Ant Palace

1. Bridge

[Story, first entrance]

Maki: Oh, if it isn't Eetl. Vi and Kabbu too.

Eetl: Maki! Perfect timing!

Maki: The news spread quickly. So, you two succeeded? You conquered Snakemouth?

Maki: You've made a friend, even…

(minibubble) Leif:...

Vi: You bet we did! You were all worried for nothing!

Maki: It seems my intuition was correct. I'm quite relieved…

Maki: I have arranged a meeting with the Queen for you. She is expecting us right now.

Eetl: Well, since Maki is going with you, I guess it's back to work for me.

Kabbu: Thank you for accompanying us, Eetl.

Maki: No problem. Stay out of trouble, alright?

Maki: Well then, let us go. Lead the way!

[Overworld spy, with Maki]

Kabbu: What an impressive view.

Maki: The Ant Kingdom was built with hard work and loyalty to the Queen.

Maki: This castle truly embodies that, if you ask me.

Kabbu: Indeed. It's an honor to be standing here.

[Spy Ant, with Maki]

Kabbu: What is this Ant doing?

Maki: She is always staring at the castle. Leave her be.

Ant: The castle is amazing... Isn't it?

Ant: Our antcestors built it, but I can't imagine where we would start if we needed another anthill...

[Spy Ant]

Kabbu: This Ant is always here, looking at the palace.

Vi: Doesn't she have anything better to do?

Leif: You're one to talk.

Right Ant Guard: …

Kabbu: Greetings, fellow guard!

Right Ant Guard: …

Kabbu: Not one for words, I see…

Left Ant Guard: I know I'm keeping the castle safe, but I hope my friend isn't too bored waiting for me…

[Spy either Ant Guard]

Leif: Standing watch over the castle every day…

Vi: Must get super boring, right? Right?

Kabbu: Now, you two. All honest work is good work.

Leif: Easy for you to say. You spend the whole day exploring.

Vi: Yeah. I'd like to see you try being a receptionist!

Kabbu: I-If it is to make ends meet...I would endure...!

[Overworld Spy, regular]

Kabbu: What an impressive view. I am glad we are enjoying it together.

Leif: It's impressive how well the palace stood the test of time.

Vi: ...I wonder if the Hive's been remodeled, or something…

[first wasp invasion]

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: Oh no! The palace!

Kabbu: We must hurry!!!

Ant Guard: I couldn't...protect...

Ant Guard: ...

Kabbu: Save your strength! We'll take care of this!

[post-first wasp invasion]

Left Ant Guard: I was a fool... I haven't been taking my duties seriously.

Guard: I'm so glad my friend wasn't harmed...

[ch5, returning from Wasp Kingdom]

Left Ant Guard: Team Snakemouth!

Guard: Please hurry!

[ch6]

Left Ant Guard: I can't believe the Wasps attacked again! Argh!

Guard: Just...Just what am I good for...!? What am I guarding for!?

[Ending]

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: Everyone here has supported our journey…

Leif: We couldn't have done it alone, that's for sure.

Vi: And that's ok! When you work together you can do cooler stuff!

Leif: ...You've matured, Vi.

Kabbu: Four bees' worth!

Vi: ...Thanks.

Neo: The Roaches live!? I've got so much research to do!

Mayor: Kabbu, everyone...I've always known you would do great things!

Aria: Venus insisted on coming to thank you...I must keep her hidden!

Venus: Aria worries too much! ...Thanks for helping everyone out!

Mothiva:…

Kabbu: Mothiva, thank you for helping us!

Mothiva: ...! O- Ohohoho! It was nothing!

Mothiva: ...............

Mothiva: Thanks.

Zasp: Let's relax, shall we? There's a good mood today.

[haven’t finished Requesting Assistance]

Levi: The kingdom is safe. What a relief!

Celia: We, uh, couldn't have done it without you...Thanks.

[finished Requesting Assistance]

Celia: We did it! ...I think we all need a vacation.

Levi: Hahah! Nonsense. We must work together to keep the peace!

[haven’t finished Explorer Check]

Gen: You really did it!

Eri: Sorry we couldn't help more... We owe you!

[finished Explorer Check]

Gen: We really did it, Team Snakemouth!

Eri: I think we're like, better explorers thanks to you!

[haven’t finished Leif’s Request]

H.B.: Not surprising you'd help us, after the factory.

[finished Leif’s request]

H.B.: Say, Leif. With the factory and this solved, need an examination?

Leif: Let's, uh...let's say we figured it out.

[haven’t done Card Masters of Bugaria]

Crow: The professor's being really nice today! Phew...

[did Card Masters of Bugaria]

Crow: ...The professor didn't let me play Spy Cards with the others…

Crow: Being professional sucks sometimes...I-I mean! Thank you so much for everything!

[haven’t finished Leif’s Request]

Hawk: The Bee Kingdom...all kingdoms owe you. Please accept my humble thanks.

[finished Leif’s Request]

Hawk: All kingdoms...and my family are safe thanks to you. Words aren't enough.

Honeycomb: ...I feel quite calm. Thanks, runts.

Honeycomb: Honestly, at my age it feels like it's not my problem...but it's nice to see things turn out fine.

[finished Leif’s Request]

Muze: You should've told us you were protecting all of us!

Muze: Hehehe...I'll bake you a cake later. Make sure to come eat it!

Leif: ...Hehe. Yeah, Muze. That sounds great.

Tod: Woah! My uncle's SO COOL! EXPLORERS ARE AWESOME!

Leif: Ah, um...thanks.

Grandpa: Greatness runs in the family, eh?

Grandpa: You gotta tell us about yer adventures sometime! How about over our next dinner?

Leif: You got it, pops. Hope you're ready for a long one.

Rebecca: Ellie's so happy today! It's all thanks to you nice kids!

[finished Vi’s request]

Jaune: Vi...you're the best explorer ever, you know that?

Vi: I'm gonna need a huge painting! From the most talented artist in the Bee Kingdom!

Vi: When can you start making it?

Jaune: Ahahaha! Oh gosh, Vi! Go to your ceremony already!

Bianca: Vi, Kabbu, Leif. The Bee Kingdom extends its utmost honor and gratitude.

Bianca: Vi...you've made me so proud! You've opened new frontiers for all Bees!

Vi: A-Ahahaha...Yeah! I really did!

Bianca: I hope you'll come visit more often, my dear child.

Hector: We couldn't quite transport Layra to the ceremony…

Hector: But she sends her regards. I do, as well!

Vanessa: My people are free...I will never be able to thank you enough.

Leif: You don't need to, it was the right thing to do.

Vanessa: So humble! Please, I hope you'll visit our Kingdom now that the dust's settled.

Kabbu: ...Umm…

Fuff: ...Let us start anew after the ceremony, yes?

[go through door to palace]

Textbox: Are you ready for the ceremony?

[postgame]

Left Ant Guard: This has been a great learning experience.

Left Ant Guard: For the sake of my friend, I'll become an even stronger guard!

[Quest: Confidential]

[Spy before talking]

Kabbu: Sir Maki, Kina and Yin!

Leif: Yup. Let's see what's up.

Maki: Team Snakemouth. I was hoping you would be the ones to take my request.

Vi: What's up with Yin?

Leif: She's become a pupa?

Kina: Ugh, yeah. After the ceremony she just...woke up like this.

Kabbu: She should mature soon, then!

Maki: I doubt it. You see, I've been researching Yin…

Maki: In the first place, she shouldn't have been a caterpillar for so long.

Leif: Are you worried she'll get stuck as a pupa?

(minibubble) Kina: I wish.

Maki: Yeah. But I've got a theory.

Maki: After you enter the Far Grasslands, head west and then keep walking north.

Maki: I'll explain everything there.

Vi: Gotcha. We'll meet up there!

Kina: *Sigh* Don't keep us waiting, okay?

[after completing quest]

Yin: Go...Good morning! Thanks...for h-help!

[Spy Yin]

Kabbu: Yin's such a good girl! ...Must we fight her?

Vi: She's gotta learn somewhere!

Leif: She radiates magic, too. She won't be a pushover.

Kabbu: Even though she's so young...?

Kina: Yin's not that annoying when you can understand her…

Kina: D-Don't tell her I said that!!!

[Spy Kina]

Leif: Seems Kina and Maki finally stopped splitting up.

Vi: And she doesn't make the scary faces anymore!

Kabbu: I'm still relieved nothing happened to Maki in the Far Grasslands…

Kabbu: The massive guilt aside, Kina would've...*Gulp*

[Spy Maki]

Kabbu: Getting to fight Sir Maki is the greatest of honors!

Vi: Heheh. Especially after that test of his!

Leif: We missed that test. What was it?

Kabbu: Sir Maki took both Vi and I on his own, without breaking a sweat!

Vi: ...And then he just said "you pass". Grr!

Leif: Hm. It's payback time, then. We'll support you.

[first talk]

Maki: Ah, you came. Let me thank you for your help once more.

Leif: You've helped us plenty. Let's say we're even.

Kabbu: You mentioned sparring back in the Far Grasslands…

(minibubble) Vi :...

Maki: One must face worthy opponents, or become rusty.

Maki: It'd be an honor to face Team Snakemouth's might.

Vi: Heh. You sure you wanna fight!? We took down the Wasp King, y'know!?

(minibubble) Kina: So what!?

Maki: It's true that I wasn't lucky enough to hold a Flame Brooch.

Leif: Hmph. Did she hurt your ego?

Kabbu: E-Everyone, this is a friendly sparring match…

Maki: ...Yes. A "friendly sparring match". Let me know when you're prepared for it.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Gulp...

[subsequent talks]

Maki: Would you like to spar? Be careful, though. We won't hold back.

Textbox: Yes

No

[if you beat Kina then Yin]

Kina: W-WHAT!? You're powering up 'cuz YIN went down!?

Kina: WHAT ABOUT ME!? GRRRRRR...!

Maki: I-It's not like that, Kina... Yin's barely an adult!

[before their dual attack]

Maki: Kina! With me!

[lose]

Maki: A fair effort, Team Snakemouth.

Leif: Unbelievable…

Maki: You can challenge us again...when you feel you're up to par.

[win, first time]

Maki: Incredible...I must admit it, you're all incredibly strong.

Kina: Bleh...I couldn't impress Maki…

Yin: You di...did good, K-Kina!

(minibubble) Kina: ...

Vi: Y-You're strong too, wow!

Leif: It was our honor.

Kabbu: I...I feel like we're truly equal explorers now!

Maki: That's one way to look at it.

Maki: You probably spent a lot of items in that battle...use this to replenish your inventory.

Maki: If you ever want to spar again, let us know. We've learned quite a bit.

Vi: You got it!

[win again]

Maki: Tch. We were so close…

Kabbu: It will be an honor to let you try again, Sir Maki!

Leif: Heh, Kabbu can be savage without noticing…

Maki: ...Here, this is for all the items you've spent.

2. Main Room

[Overworld Spy, with Maki]

Kabbu: What an imposing atmosphere... The castle is stunning.

Maki: There will be time for awe later. Let us go.

Left Door Guard: Halt. Only palace dwellers are allowed beyond this point. Have a good day.

Vi: Geez. I wanted to get mad, but she was way too polite!

Right Door Guard: Only palace dwellers are allowed beyond this point. Get out.

Vi: What's her problem!?

[Spy either door guard, with Maki]

Kabbu: That's a big door.

Maki: That's an area only Ants can enter. Not even I know what is beyond that door.

Kabbu: Hm...such mystery.

Maki: We should head for the throne room, though.

Kabbu: Yes, I apologize. Let's get back on track.

[trying to go into the Library or War Room with Maki]

Maki: Stay focused. That is not the right place to go.

[Story, walking in with Maki]

Ant Lieutenant: Maki. There you are. You know the Queen hates waiting.

Kabbu: Please forgive us for the delay.

Vi: We're ready, though!

Maki: Then you wouldn't mind if we stepped right in?

Leif: No objections. The sooner we answer our doubts, the better.

Guard: That'll do. Let us proceed, then.

[Story, ch2 walking out of throne room]

Vi: Alright! We did it! Look at all these berries! Heheh…

Kabbu: Hehe. I got a big scare earlier, but I have to admit... We did really well!

Vi: We've got to celebrate! Maybe in the Golden Hills festival!

Kabbu: T-That's right! How fortunate that our expedition would line up with such an occasion!

Leif: …

Vi: Uh, Leif? You could pretend to be happy or something.

Leif: Vi...Kabbu... May we confess something?

Kabbu: Hm?

Leif: When our team left for Snakemouth…

Leif: The Queen was Elizant the First.

Vi: WHAT!?

Kabbu: W-What!? Leif, that is not possible!

Vi: Y-Yeah! I wasn't even born when the new Queen took the throne!

Leif: It's… it's the truth.

Leif: The plaza has changed, there's a new Queen, we can't find our team anywhere…

Leif: We've been trapped for...decades? We don't even know.

Leif: We hoped we were just fuzzy, but walking around has confirmed it.

Kabbu: Leif...!

Leif: And this new Queen, she rubs us the wrong wa-

Vi: S-Shh! You can't just say that in here!

Leif: Elizant the First was kind and understanding... This new Queen doesn't quite live up to her.

(minibubble) Vi: ...

(minibubble) Kabbu: ...

Leif: ...Sorry. Too much has happened. We didn't get a chance to ask anything, either.

Vi: Yikes, what should we do? This isn't normal at all…

Kabbu: Leif...

(minibubble) Leif: ...

Kabbu: I cannot understand the pain you are feeling. Probably there is no one who can.

Kabbu: But come with us. Maybe as we explore, we'll find the truth behind what has happened to you!

(minibubble) Leif: The truth...

Vi: Uh, yeah! Maybe there's clues around, or something…

Leif: ...Alright. Once again, we're left with little choice. You're fun to be around, at least.

Vi: Well, yeah!

Kabbu: Thank you, Leif. Together, we conquered Snakemouth…

Kabbu: And together, we will figure this out!

Leif: For now, let's focus on this mission. We'll be okay.

Vi: Alright! Let's head on south, for clues and glory!

(minibubble) Kabbu: (Leif...)

[Overworld spy, regular]

Kabbu: The palace... I was fortunate to be born in a time when explorers can visit it.

Leif: True. Back then, the Queen had to personally extend an invite…

Vi: Oooh. Did you get to visit, Leif?

Leif: Yeah. We were one of the first non-Ant teams willing to explore…

Leif: Although we all know how that turned out.

Kabbu: S-Sorry.

Leif: It's okay. Shall we go?

[Spy either door guard]

Leif: Now that's a big door.

Vi: I bet there's huge treasure on the other side!

Kabbu: Hmm...not quite. Ants have their own society isolated within this anthill.

Kabbu: There are probably housings and other structures for them to come back to after a hard day of work.

Leif: There's probably a lot of hoarded food, too.

Vi: Not listening. I'm not giving up on my big treasure dreams!

Ant Lieutenant: Please, let me thank you. In the name of many good bugs lost to Snakemouth... it's a relief to know others won't venture in anymore.

Kabbu: Indeed... Our search for the artifact has helped others. I am truly glad.

Leif: (If only we had bested it back then...)

[Spy Ant Lieutenant]

Vi: The laiu... lieu... the ant captain's really cool!

Kabbu: Lieutenant, Vi.

Vi: ...As I was saying, pretty cool!

Kabbu: Maki, Zaryant... The Queen has quite a dependable ensemble.

Leif: We just hope they follow out of more than obligation.

Miner Ant: Hey, explorers. I'd come visit the mines if I were you! It's a work in progress, but it's only going to improve!

[Spy Miner Ant]

Vi: Hmmmmmmm…

Kabbu: Um, what is it, Vi?

Vi: This is a miner ant, right?

Leif: Seems like it.

Vi: But she's not mining at all! She's just guiding people to the mine!

Vi: It's like studying to be a chef, but having to work at the bank!

Leif: You've made us feel a bit sorry for her…

Kabbu: Don't be like that, you two. Maybe she doesn't even like mining, and this is her dream job! Guess we'll never know...

[bringing back second artifact]

[Spy Kina, Gen, or Eri]

Kabbu: We should head to the audience...

Kina: Oh no... Maki is still not back! And we have to meet the Queen... Ugh.

Eri: I wonder why the Queen called all of us…

Gen: Whatever it was, it wasn't me!

[Story, ch3, walking out of the throne room][Quest: Leif’s Request]

Kabbu: Heh. I've never been to the Hive! This is a good opportunity.

Vi: Uh huh…

Kabbu: Vi, are you okay? I know you're not on the best terms, but-

Vi: Look, I don't wanna talk about it right now. Okay?

Kabbu: Ah…

Leif: Well, if you don't want to talk about it... There's something we want to discuss.

Vi: What's up?

Leif: Venus mentioned that our...our team got away from Snakemouth's depths.

Leif: Given the passage of time, they're most likely gone. But, we can't help but think…

Leif: Maybe their children are around. Do you follow?

Vi: Oh. Oh! That's right! Your team can be around in spirit!

Kabbu: Leif, you'd like to go look for them?

Leif: We're in the middle of a mission, so there's no rush. But if we ever find the time…

Vi: No problem! We'll just find them as we go along!

Kabbu: Indeed. We'll keep our eyes open.

Leif: ...Thank you. That's all. Let's get on with the mission.

Vi: Uh, right... Yeah. Let's go.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Oh dear...

[first wasp invasion]

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: We're almost at the throne room! We must hurry!

Ant Lieutenant: Guh... the Queen... Rebecca…

Lieutenant: Save them...

Ant Guard: ...

[post-first invasion]

Ant Lieutenant: The Wasps...just left.

Lieutenant: Yet I feel they will return... We must prepare!

Lieutenant: At least Rebecca is safe. She doesn't even seem to have noticed what happened...

Miner Ant: With the Wasps gone we managed to clear out most blockades already.

Miner: That's Ant Efficiency for you!

[ch5, returning from Wasp Kingdom]

Miner Ant: ...I feel like something is happening in the throne room…

Miner Ant: But I am too afraid to check it out.

Ant Lieutenant: ...Team Snakemouth...!

Ant Lieutenant: Hurry!

[Spy Ant Lieutenant]

Kabbu: ...! Something is wrong!

Yin: M-Muh muh!

[Spy Yin]

Kabbu: Yin is shaking badly…

Leif: Something is going on at the throne room...

[Story, ch6, walking out of throne room]

Mothiva: What's going on? What's the big ruckus?

Kabbu: Well, you see...

Zasp: What!? To think this would happen behind our backs…

Mothiva: This is your fault! How dare you all lose!

Maki: We did what we could. At least we can say we were present.

Mothiva: Why you…

Kina: Mothiva... You've gotta learn to shut up sometimes!

Zasp: Watch your mouth, pink freak.

Maki: Watch your mouth, lest it suffers an unfortunate strike.

(minibubble) Kina: Hehe, Maki~!

Mothiva: Shut it! Or we'll take you all on right now!

Leif: We can't afford to waste any time. We can argue when the kingdom's safe.

Maki: Hmph. It's good to see some have their priorities straight. We'll go ahead on our task now. Try not to beat each other up.

(minibubble) Yin: Muh muh!

Kabbu: Must we always have these quarrels?

Mothiva: Well, duh! Do you know how frustrating it is to live in your short, meager shadow!?

Vi: Come on! We've beat you once already! Shut up!

(minibubble) Leif: Take a hint.

Zasp: As if you're the only team who's grown.

Mothiva: Whatever. We'll settle this later. Can't get too agitated before my show today.

Leif: You're a paragon of chivalry... Anyways, we're off to the Termite Kingdom, so don't bother us.

(minibubble) Zasp: (The Termite Kingdom? ...Interesting.)

Mothiva: Don't care. See you, dorks!

Kabbu: Sigh… Let's uh, prepare and head to the meeting point…

Ant Lieutenant: ...I can't believe it. This is the second time the Wasps attacked us.

Lieutenant: We really need to revise our security.

[Spy Ant Lieutenant]

Vi: The laiu... lieu... the ant captain's ok! Phew!

Kabbu: Lieutenant, Vi.

Leif: Is this the time to correct her grammar?

Kabbu: ...You're right. I'm glad she's okay as well.

[postgame]

Ant Lieutenant: The sapling's chapter is finally closed. It's a shame we could not obtain it.

Ant Lieutenant: Even so, the Queen seems more determined than ever. Under her rule, prosperity awaits the Ant Kingdom!

3. Throne Room

[Story, First entrance]

Lieutenant: You now stand before Your Majesty, Queen Elizant II.

Leif: (So it's true.)

Elizant: Hmm. So you're the brave ones who've found the Snakemouth Artifact?

Elizant:...Wonderful. So very wonderful!

Elizant: Lieutenant, you are dismissed. You have your own business to attend to.

(minibubble) Lieutenant: As you wish, my Queen.

Elizant: Time is precious. Let us not waste it. The artifact. You may hand it over.

Textbox: Reward first!

Meh. Fine.

Elizant: Ah... A clue into the Everlasting Sapling my mother spent her life looking for…

Elizant: Such beauty. Beauty which should belong to the Ant Kingdom...

Zaryant: Here, you've earned this.

Vi: W-Woah! This is a ton!

Elizant: Brave explorers! You've performed a valiant task. Your place in the history of our kingdom is assured.

Maki: Congratulations. It is praise well-earned!

Kabbu: O-Of course! Thank you, Your Highness!

Vi: Heheh. First bee in the hall of fame!

Leif: Uh. Thanks. Could we ask something, though?

Elizant: I suppose we could afford time for one question. What would it be?

Ant Guard: YOUR HIGHNESS!!!

Zaryant: What? What is this fuss about!?

Ant Guard: U-urgent news! Confidential information! It's about... that!

Elizant: That, you say? Come hither.

Elizant: !!! I see...

Elizant: Maki. I leave you to your mission. While you're at it, inform Artis that the next expedition is confirmed.

Maki: Of course. I shall move out at once, Your Highness.

Elizant: You three...I'll bless you with a head start. Zaryant, brief them about the Golden Hills expedition.

Zaryant: Heed me. Reports state that an ancient artifact lurks in the Golden Hills.

Zaryant: This is a small rural settlement behind our kingdom. It can be reached through a tunnel south from the Explorers' Association.

Vi: Uh, isn't that Bee Kingdom territory?

Elizant: Do not dare interrupt us again, child.

Elizant: The Bee Kingdom is our close ally. They are, of course, aware of our expedition.

Elizant: Now... Talk to the locals, obtain information, and seize the artifact. No matter the cost.

Elizant: Have you understood my command?

Textbox: Of course!

Can you repeat that?

[Of course!]

Zaryant: Alright then. Take this map, just in case. Although, I'd hope you know how to head south...

Leif: Err, thanks. So, about our question…

Elizant: Whatever it was, I am sure it can wait. This is of utmost importance. Head out!

(minibubble) Leif: Tch...

Zaryant: Do not make Your Majesty repeat herself. Move out!

Vi: Geez, alright. Let's go!

Kabbu: Indeed. It'd be unwise to anger our Queen...

Textbox: Chapter 2: Sacred Golden Hills

[Overworld Spy, post-first meeting]

Leif: ...Team, could we step out? We need to share something.

Leif: …

Zaryant: You three! Stop bothering the Queen and go!

(minibubble) Vi: Geez…

[Spy Elizant, post-first meeting]

Leif: ...Elizant II…

Vi: You probably shouldn't keep staring.

Kabbu: It was a long briefing. You'll have a chance to speak to her later!

Zaryant: Mind your manners. You may be explorers of high caliber, but we are all in service of the Queen.

(minibubble) Leif:...

[Spy Zaryant]

Kabbu: Zaryant... The royal guard is truly an imposing figure.

Leif: With a name like that, it's like it was decided from birth…

Vi: I mean, wasn't it? Ants are weird…

Kabbu: I'm not an expert, but she does seem quite different. Maybe it's genetics?

Leif: We're probably better off not knowing.

[Inspect Bianca window]

Textbox: A glass window of Bianca, Queen of the Bees.

[Inspect Elizant window]

Textbox: A glass window of Elizant II, Queen of the Ants.

Ant Guard: Do not loiter for too long. Be done with your business and leave.

[Spy Ant Guard]

Kabbu: It seems this ant guards the throne room's entrance.

Vi: Woah, she looks grumpy!

Leif: Looks like she's never had any fun in her life.

Kabbu: Y-You're both being too harsh...

[Overworld spy]

Leif: The throne room hasn't changed, but the atmosphere's completely different.

Vi: What d'ya mean?

Leif: It's a bit somber. They've covered some of the other Queens, too…

Kabbu: Bugaria's history isn't perfect. It's a shame that there have been issues between the kingdoms.

Vi: That'd be weird. Going from full peace to nowadays.

Leif: (History can prove cruel…)

[Spy Elizant, between leaving the first meeting and ch6]

Leif: ...Elizant II…

Vi: You probably shouldn't keep staring.

Kabbu: Leif, she may not be perfect, but she's trying.

Leif: Our respect is something she must earn, as did the late Queen.

Vi: Okay, okay. But stop staring, before they jail us!

Leif: (It's that fear which separates them...)

[just before turning in artifact]

Guard: Team Snakemouth? The Queen waits for you.

Guard: Don't leave her waiting if you know what's best for you.

[Spy Levi or Celia]

Kabbu: We should talk to the Queen.

Levi: Ah, you're here.

Levi: Come now, the Queen's waiting for us.

Celia: It's one thing to make the Queen wait. But us as well?

[Story, ch3, coming back with the Tablet]

Neo: Oh! You've all come! I must say, you're just in time.

Leif: (It's really crowded… those questions will have to wait.)

Elizant: Tell us without further ado, Team Snakemouth. Have you found the artifact hidden in the Golden Hills?

Vi: Yup! We're ready for that reward!

Elizant: Wonderful! This timing is simply impeccable.

Elizant: I must congratulate you, for bringing this artifact to my care.

Elizant: This must be sign of even more good things to come. For the Ant Kingdom and Bugaria.

Kabbu: It was our honor, Your Highness!

Elizant: Zaryant, please collect the artifact and hand them their rewards.

Zaryant: As you command, my Queen.

Zaryant: You have earned this, Team Snakemouth.

Vi: Heheh. Thanks again! The Vi Bank keeps filling!

Neo: Oh! M-may I take a look, as we discussed?

Elizant: Yes. Make haste, Zaryant.

Zaryant: Handle it with care, Professor.

Neo: O-Of course!

Neo: Yes...YES! My research held true!

Neo: This tablet must contain information on how to find the Everlasting Sapling!

Vi: What? But that's just a bunch of blue lines!

Neo: Oho, Vi! That's where that mask you found in Snakemouth comes in!

Kina: I-It really was a mask!? I thought it was just a weird rock…

Kabbu: Heheh, so I was right!

Leif: Don't boast, Kabbu.

Neo: Listen now, the mask is an interpreter! Through it, these lines morph into the Roach Alphabet!

(minibubble) Kina: (Who cares...)

Neo: I cannot tell how it actually works, but the Roaches had such marvelous technology! I'm smitten!

Elizant: Wonderful... Very, very wonderful...!

Elizant: We are making progress in finding the sapling. Finally.

Leif: What do you need the Everlasting Sapling for?

Elizant: ...That is not for you to know.

Leif: Tch…

Elizant: Just know, that with it my mother's dream will come true at last.

Leif: (Elizant's dream?)

Elizant: Professor. How long will it take you to decipher this tablet?

Neo: Oh, um...it will be some time. Even with the mask, the runes are still in Roach Script. S-Sorry.

Elizant: I see. Fret not, that leaves us with time to retrieve the other artifact.

Celia: There's another one?

Neo: Mhm. My research indicates there are three artifacts.

Neo: With the missing key, we can "unlock" the Everlasting Sapling!

Levi: Then...we're almost at the finish line!

Neo: YES! And given what we know, the key should be in the Bee Kingdom!

Vi: R-Really?

Neo: Long ago, before knowing of its real nature, they used it when building the Honey Factory's Core.

Neo: But I'm not sure if they will give it to us, because taking it out will shut down the whole thing…

Vi: It'll shut down the factory? B-But...

Zaryant: Do not worry, both of you.

Zaryant: We have sent our envoys to the Bee Kingdom ever since you told us about the key.

Zaryant: Finally, they have agreed to let us take it, in exchange for materials to build a replacement.

Kabbu: That is wonderful!

Neo: Oh, joy! Then it won't cause them any trouble!

Kina: So the job's trading these materials for the artifact?

Elizant: Precisely. That is your next mission.

Elizant: And luckily, a young Bee joined your ranks recently. She will be of great help in this mission.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Vi...

Vi: …

(minibubble) Leif: Oh right...

Celia: Geez. Team Snakemouth is on a roll, aren't they?

Levi: It's all fair game, Celia. We have our own tasks to excel at.

Elizant: With that, you are all dismissed.

Elizant: Except Team Snakemouth and Team Celia. I wish to have a word with you.

Kina: Well, guess we'll be going now…

(minibubble) Kina: I wish Maki was here...

Elizant: Now, I've kept you here to ask about the wasp situation.

Elizant: The professor has mentioned you all helped him when he was attacked. For that, you have my gratitude.

(minibubble) Neo: ...

Levi: We are unworthy, Your Highness. We only did what any explorer ought to.

(minibubble) Kabbu: S-So cool...

Celia: It was worrying, though. They seem to know about the artifacts somehow…

Elizant: Then it is as I feared. We are running out of time.

Elizant: You must all remain on guard, and avoid the northern border with the Wasp Kingdom at all costs.

Levi: As you wish, Your Highness.

Elizant: To reach the Bee Kingdom, you must travel southeast from the Association, and take the first north exit.

Elizant: With my permission, explorers may now cross the passage to the Lost Sands.

Zaryant: Be wary, however. The number of bandits in the Lost Sands has been increasing lately.

Zaryant: Head straight to Defiant Root as soon as possible, to enter the Bee Hive.

(minibubble) Vi: ...

Kabbu: We will get it done, Your Highness!

(minibubble) Leif: Uh huh...

Zaryant: Dismissed!

Textbox: Chapter 3: Factory Inspection

Levi: That being said, we do have some things to take care of first.

Levi: If you have time, perhaps you could check out the Quest Board in the Plaza...?

Celia: Try not to clear the mission too quickly, so we may catch up!

Leif: No promises.

Neo: Kabbu, Leif, Vi... Thank you. I'll stay here and do my part.

Neo: I hope it will be smooth sailing for you! Having Vi on your team must be a big help.

Vi: Uh. Yeah. Definitely.

[Spy Neo]

Kabbu: I'm so proud of Neo! The Queen's own trusted researcher!

Leif: Kabbu, you're making Neo blush over there.

(minibubble) Kabbu: O-Oh...

Zaryant: Head to the Bee Kingdom through the Lost Sands. The passage is on the east side of the Association.

Guard: You heard the Queen. Head to the Bee Kingdom.

Guard: Do it on the double. Don't keep Her Highness waiting.

[Story, post-ch3]

Elizant: Team Snakemouth, it is my joy to see you return with good news once more.

Leif: We've brought the artifact, Elizant.

Mothiva: And by WE he means all of us, isn't that right?

Vi: Nah-

Kabbu: Indeed. Without Zasp, Mothiva, Gen and Eri we might have not succeeded.

(minibubble) Vi: Oi!

Neo: Heheh. It's nice to see you all working as a team!

Elizant: Today marks a historic day. We have finally found all the artifacts! If only words could show my gratitude.

Elizant: Zaryant, please hand them their reward. I can only hope it's enough to mark this wonderful day.

(minibubble) Zaryant: As you command!

Mothiva: My, this might have been worth the trouble. A new brooch is coming!

(minibubble) Vi: Woohoo!

Neo: M-May I?

Elizant: Inspect it, professor. Mark the end of this long search!

Neo: Oh, crud. Ah heck. Splinters.

Elizant: ...Speak. Now.

Neo: This...isn't the whole artifact!

Everyone: WHAT!?

Elizant: Explain yourself! NOW! Was this not in your notes!?

Neo: L-Look, this artifact has a small mechanism at the bottom… It's missing a half!

Kabbu: A half? Curses! Where would we even start to look?

Elizant: We were so close! Time is running out…

Leif: What do you mean?

Zaryant: The Wasp Kingdom grows bolder each day. We hoped we could gather them all before they made their move.

Vi: T-Their move? Are they going to invade or something?

Zasp: Calm yourselves down. We just need to find the other half quickly.

Delilah: Is that so? You're gonna love this, then!

Kabbu: Oh! Stratos! Delilah!

Elizant: My esteemed scout team. You have something to share?

Stratos: If we overheard right, a half is missing. Yes?

Delilah: We're super sure it's within the Lost Sands! There's this peculiar area we have staked out for days.

Neo: The sands hide more secrets still? Incredible!

Stratos: In the most plain of corners, a Sand Castle hides.

Stratos: But only with two special keys will the winds uncover it.

(minibubble) Zasp: Tch. More keys...

Delilah: We suspect the missing artifact is there.

Delilah: It used to be an area previously inhabited by the roaches, according to my notes.

Elizant: A Sand Castle, you say? Where would its keys be?

Stratos: The mayor of Defiant Root holds this secret. But he asked that we told everyone here first.

Elizant: This is great news! We have a lead again.

Elizant: Zaryant! Reward them. They have prevented this day from being an utmost disaster.

Delilah: Oh, it was nothing my Queen. We live to find secrets!

Delilah: We'll head out ahead to investigate further, just reward us later. Tah tah!

(minibubble) Stratos: Stay safe.

Elizant: I would send Maki, but he has yet to return from his mission.

Elizant: Team Mothiva, Team Snakemouth…

Mothiva: Leave it to me, my Queen. That key will be yours before you realize we've gone.

Vi: You bet! And we'll be the ones to bring it!

Kabbu: C-Can't we cooperat-

(minibubble) Vi, Mothiva: NO!

Zasp: Some healthy competition won't be the worst.

Leif: Suit yourselves. We'll finish this search.

Neo: Best of luck, everyone!

Elizant: Your orders are clear. Speak to the mayor of Defiant Root, and begin your search!

Textbox: Chapter 4: Mysterious Lost Sands

Mothiva: Although honestly, the sand gets all over my fluff! And I've got errands to run.

Mothiva: Being a star and an explorer is so taxing!

Vi: Aw. Boohoo.

Zasp: Go, Mothiva. I will manage until your return.

Mothiva: Heheh. This is why you're my partner! See ya, Snakemouth losers!

Zasp: Who knows? Without her there, we might actually help each other.

(minibubble) Kabbu: Zasp…!

Leif: Let's make sure to finish any of our business before departing.

Kabbu: Stocking up on some items would be wise, as well.

Vi: There's some spikes in the desert, right? If we could cross 'em, we could search a bunch more places!

Leif: Spikes aren't much compared to electric shocks. Our Bubble Shield should be able to get us across.

Kabbu: Excellent! Let's prepare and see what new paths we can explore!

Neo: Hey, Kabbu?

Kabbu: Yes, Neo? May I be of service?

Neo: I found this during my research, but the Queen has been too involved in the artifacts to take notice.

Kabbu: What's this? I can't discern its purpose.

Neo: I can't say for sure, but I think it's the key for somewhere. I'm quite tied up researching but…

Neo: The last lead I got was in the outskirts, east of the association.

Kabbu: We'll look into it, Neo. You have my word!

[talk again]

Neo: You're always helping me out. Thank you so much!

Zaryant: Find the missing artifact! Ask around Defiant Root for hints.

Guard: Don't dwaddle. Find the missing artifact before the Queen loses her patience.

[Story, ch5, first invasion]

Zaryant: Y-You... Ngh...!

Hoaxe: Hm. You can still speak after bearing my Slayer.

Elizant: Give it up, you Wasp scum! You know nothing of what I can do.

Hoaxe: If your troops were trained by you, I know more than enough.

Leif: Elizant!

Hoaxe: I will say it is impressive...how many vermin care for your pathetic rule.

Elizant: Those "vermin" are of my most trusted explorers. They can dispatch you with ease!

Hoaxe: Spare me your names. I'll forget soon after I get rid of you.

Vi: S-Shut up! You messed up the whole town!

Kabbu: We won't let you continue unchecked!

Leif: Elizant, stand back. We'll show this clown the door.

[battle]

Hoaxe: Hm. Impressive. But I tire of this game...

Hoaxe: AWAY WITH YOU!

[post-battle]

Kabbu: T-Too...strong...

Vi: ...Leif...! C-Can't you freeze him?!

Leif: He's...too powerful.

(minibubble) Leif: Gah!

(minibubble) Vi: The artifact!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Leif!

Elizant: Give it back, fiend!

Hoaxe: As if. Give me the other artifacts before I take them off you!

Hoaxe: !!!

Maki: My Queen!

Elizant: Maki! You are LATE!

Maki: Forgive me, Your Majesty. It seems my mission took way longer than expected.

Hoaxe: ...Hmph. At least I managed to snag one artifact.

Elizant: You will return it, with or without your head. And I won't spare you the time to weigh the odds!

Hoaxe: Taunt as you may. You cannot stop me!

Hoaxe: Take care of your vault, you pathetic Ant. I'll come for it soon enough.

Maki: It seems I arrived just in time. I am glad to see you safe.

Kina: MAKI!!

Kina: Maki! MAKI!! There you are!!!

Kina: Are you safe?! What happened?!

Maki: I got sidetracked. Thankfully it seems everything is resolved.

Elizant: Thankfully? Your delay nearly ruined us!

Maki: There are no words to apologize for my fault.

Kina: I-It wasn't your fault, Maki...

Zaryant: I'm...too glad this is over...to be upset…

Leif: Thank you, Maki. We truly owe you one.

Vi: Thought that was it for a while…

Elizant: This is NOT over, Zaryant. That lowlife has taken the artifact.

Kabbu: Indeed. We're at fault as well…

Neo: W-What matters is we're all okay.

Elizant: No. We MUST recover the artifact!

Leif: We still hold the others. Should we rush into this?

Maki: We could hold down the castle, and-

Elizant: SILENCE.

(minibubble) Vi: Eep!

Zaryant: M-My Queen…

Vi: W-What's the rush anyways?

Elizant: That artifact is the other half of the Ancient Key.

Elizant: Do you not remember where its partner was procured from?

Kabbu: ...! The Honey Factory's Core! Then that half has incredible energy!

Neo: Would they even know how to, um, harness it?

Elizant: We cannot afford to find out. You must pursue.

Elizant: They have surely gone north, back to the Far Grasslands.

Kabbu: WHAT!? Are...are you sure of this!?

Leif: Woah. Take it easy.

Elizant: I take it there's no objections?

Kabbu: No! We will handle this task! We'll go right away!

(minibubble) Vi: Huh?

Elizant: The border is east of Defiant Root, so our tunnels should let us catch up.

Leif: Can we win, however?

Vi: That magic was really strong... Almost burnt my fur!

Maki: We'll accompany them, my Queen. Together we should be more than a match.

Zaryant: I'll, ngh...work with the others to bring the town to normal.

Zaryant: You'll need some war funds, right? ...I've got this on me. Please take it.

Leif: Looks like it's settled. We'll prepare and move out.

Elizant: Go, Team Maki. Team Snakemouth. Retrieve the artifact with haste!

Kabbu: (I'm...I'm ready to return!)

Textbox: Chapter 5: The Far Wildlands

Maki: Kina, Yin and I will meet you at the Wasp border. Make haste, Team Snakemouth.

Kabbu: ...Oh! Uhm, who is this Yin? I have not heard this name before…

Kina: Sigh. Long story. Let's do this mission first, okay?

Kabbu: (If we're with Maki, I'll have even better chances!)

Vi: Oi, Kabbu. Are you okay?

Leif: You'd normally be telling us to be careful and stuff.

Kabbu: I...I don't want to speak of it yet. Give me some time to think…

Kina: Are you done chatting? Don't keep Maki waiting!

[Quest: Leif’s Request]

Leif: Neo, this is the worst time, but…

Neo: Not at all! I've got my fair share of debts to repay you for!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Nonsense!

(minibubble) Vi: Nah!

Leif: Would you know anything about this? It's a stone we found in the desert.

Neo: ...! Yes! Yes I do!

(minibubble) Vi: You do?

Neo: This is an ancient Roach power source!

Leif: It's always the Roaches, isn't it?

Neo: Where exactly did you find this? I thought I'd never see one!

Kabbu: We procured it from the Lost Sands. Could that hold any meaning?

Neo: Weird. Really? My research points to this being the key to an ancient lab.

Neo: They say it's somewhere in Snakemouth Den, but no one's found it.

Leif: Snakemouth!?

Kabbu: Leif, you were right! This has to be...

Vi: A super clue to your weird stuff!

Leif: Thank you, Neo. We'll check it out when we can.

Neo: No problemo. You've gotta tell me what you find out! For SCIENCE!

[talk again]

Neo: Please be careful...

[end quest dialogue]

Zaryant: That's that. You know what to do. Meet the other explorers at the Wasp Kingdom to the far north.

Zaryant: ...I wish you the best of luck.

Ant Guard: ...Good luck.

[Spy Ant Guard]

Kabbu: It seems this Ant guards the throne room's entrance.

Vi: Woah, she looks grumpy!

Leif: Looks like she's never had any fun in her life.

Kabbu: Can you blame her after the invasion!? So harsh, you two...

[Story, ch6, returning from Wasp Kingdom]

Kabbu: You vile filth! Step away from the Queen!

Maki: T-Team Snakemouth...I'm sorry. My injury…

(minibubble) Elizant: Nghgh..

Vanessa: You blasted usurper! Will you burn all of Bugaria to the ground to reach your foolish ambitions!?

Hoaxe: Hmph. You're all so pathetic. Pitiable.

Hoaxe: A King holds absolute power over his people. He is not meant to serve... He is to be served!

Hoaxe: To command! To possess! To enjoy! That is the privilege of royalty! And it shall all be mine!

Hoaxe: You haven't learned your lesson? Shall I thaw out your ice in flame once and for all?

Vi: Like we'd fall for the same trick twice!

Hoaxe: You WOULD!

Kina: Team Snakemouth!

Neo: Kabbu!

Hoaxe: MOVE!

Maki: KINA!!!

Elizant: Stop! You will hurt my people no longer!

Hoaxe: Hand them over. All of them.

Hoaxe: Or I will pry them from your carcass!

Elizant: …

Zaryant: N-No! If we do, he'll…

Hoaxe: You have until my axe swings... To say YES!

Elizant: ...

Hoaxe: It'll be all the same, when I come back with the power of the Everlasting Sapling.

Hoaxe: You shall all bow to me once more - but you shall keep breathing.

Hoaxe: Enjoy your last days of peace, lowlives!

Elizant: Grrr...…curse it all...!

Leif: We lost... That's no way to end a show…

Maki: My Queen, all I've done is fail you…

Kina: Stay still, Maki... You're even more hurt than me.

Neo: It's okay. A-At least we're all safe…

Vi: It's not! He's just gonna get the sapling and come back!

Kabbu: What could be the source of his power…

Leif: Elizant…

Leif: No, Queen. Thank you. For choosing to save us.

Elizant: ...

Elizant: I do not deserve your gratitude. I've failed everyone. You, my loyal people. My mother, the Queen…

Elizant: It would be folly to pretend I deserve this royal mask.

(minibubble) Leif: ...

Zaryant: My Queen... That's not true! We couldn't ask for one better!

Zaryant: You are our mother! Our beacon of hope!

Elizant: Thank you, Zaryant. But now all has been taken away from us. The Wasp King possesses the keys to find the sapling.

Elizant: I have failed as both your Queen and mother of our people.

Zaryant: N-No…

Vanessa: ...I know I am an outsider to all this, but may I speak?

Vanessa: When the King usurped my people, I cowered and hid. I have never raised a blade…

Vanessa: I simply believed my subjects would always follow me, no matter what.

Vanessa: I don't know how, but he turned them all on me just like that…

Vanessa: If you are not a Queen, I am but a peasant.

Maki: I would never serve one without conviction and integrity.

Kabbu: You've given us all the chance to thrive in your city!

Elizant: …

Elizant: Your words are kind, but I cannot accept them.

Elizant: As we speak, the Wasp King must be heading towards the Everlasting Sapling…

Elizant: Yet we have no way to pursue…

Leif: Elizant, please answer us finally. Why do you desire the sapling? Why go through all this?

Kabbu: I assumed it would be to keep yourself young and fit to rule…

Vi: Uh, right. No one wants to get old!

Elizant: ...Fair assumptions. But no, it was never something for my own gain.

Elizant: I might as well tell you, then. The reason for my search.

Elizant: The true Queen, Elizant I... My mother, she yet lives.

Elizant: She was put in a deep slumber, using crystal energy. A sort of stasis.

Elizant: It was her dream to get the sapling so she could continue to rule Bugaria for years to come.

Elizant: ...I wished only to bring her back with it.

Elizant: A graceful Queen, loved by all. A diplomatic genius, who ended wars without combat.

Elizant: I longed for her return... So that I may concede my throne to her.

Elizant: For she is so much more than I have ever been.

Leif: …

Leif: We truly thought wrong of your intentions. But the truth sounds even more insane…

Vi: Wow! That's awesome!

(minibubble) Maki: ...

(minibubble) Kina: ...

(minibubble) Leif: ...

Kabbu: Um, I'm not sure if that would be my reaction…

Vi: We need to go beat up the King! Whatever he wants isn't any better!

Kabbu: If we knew where he was going, we would have some chance, but…

Neo: A-Actually! I do know where! Probably!

Kina: Were you ever gonna tell us? Speak up!

Neo: R-Right. I was, uh, waiting for the right moment. The King is certainly going for the sapling, yeah?

Neo: Analyzing everything we know so far, my conclusion is the sapling must be in the Giant's Lair!

(minibubble) Elizant: ...

Vi: You mean that giant wall we can see from the big tree? The haunted place?! THAT Giant's Lair?!?!

Elizant: A towering behemoth of steel and wood, said to have housed the previous rulers of these lands. The so called giants.

Elizant: It is forbidden to go there. None who enter have come back.

Maki: ...In hindsight, it makes sense it'd be there. Even if we needed the artifacts to enter.

Kina: We need a boat to get there though. Doubt the Wasps will let us sail in fine and dandy.

Zaryant: Tch. They were one step ahead of us. We had just received reports that the ships at the pier were sunk by the Wasps!

Vi: W-What do we do, then? Bees can't build boats or anything...

Vanessa: ...! If you'd allow me to suggest something, why not ask the Termite Kingdom?

Vi: There's a Termite Kingdom?

Kabbu: They are an isolationist yet advanced society that lives just outside Bugaria…

Kabbu: They hate daylight so they don't make much contact.

Kabbu: Some species go for a visit, but they forbid entrance to all Ants.

Leif: ...Or that's how they used to be. Right, our Queen?

Elizant: When my mother went into her sleep, I was not...skilled enough to maintain her level of diplomacy. And our alliance fell apart.

(minibubble) Zaryant: My Queen...

Elizant: But they are our only hope. I will go, injured though I may be. I shall request an audience and do what it takes.

Zaryant: I must oppose! The Termites live deep in the Forsaken Lands! That area is teeming with dangerous beasts!

Zaryant: You must NOT put yourself in such danger! I will prepare envoys at once!

Elizant: If this was any other time, I would agree with you... But there is no choice!

Elizant: We are only in dire straits because of me. I will go myself, and that is final.

Zaryant: Hnngh…

Maki: If only I was strong as you, my Queen. Injured as I am…

Elizant: Maki, Zaryant, you two rally up all explorers. Do not let rumors and panic spread.

Elizant: When we return, we shall strike the Wasps.

Elizant: They most certainly have seized the Rubber Prison as we speak.

Elizant: That is the only known way inside the Giant's Lair from Bugaria.

Elizant: But right now we will move to the Forsaken Lands. I will need an escort to ensure I arrive at the Termite Kingdom.

Elizant: Team Snakemouth, I shall wait for you in the Golden Path Tunnel. The old entrance to the Forsaken Lands is located there.

Elizant: Also, Vanessa, please feel free to stay at our palace.

Elizant: We do not have much to offer, but we will make sure to treat you as you deserve.

Vanessa: Why, you have my gratitude Elizant. It seems you misjudge your ability to impress and court!

Vanessa: Our mothers may have had trouble in the past, but we can change the relationship between Ants and Wasps for generations to come.

Elizant: ...Is that so? Then let us share a meal when this is all dealt with.

Elizant: Team Snakemouth, we must hurry. Do not keep me waiting.

Zaryant: Team Snakemouth... Please protect the Queen.

Leif: You can count on us.

Textbox: Chapter 6: Assault on Rubber Prison

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: The throne room has seen better days…

Leif: We shall not forgive the Wasp King. Let's put a stop to his reign of terror.

[Inspect Elizant's window]

Textbox: The Elizant II glass window is completely destroyed.

Zaryant: You remember how to get to the Golden Path Tunnel, right? It is just south of the Association.

Zaryant: Please be careful, the Forsaken Lands are always shrouded in fog, and many dangerous beasts lurk within.

Kabbu: Leave it to us!

Neo: So this is it... The artifacts have been all rounded up.

Kabbu: Indeed. The sapling is finally within reach.

Vi: Of the Wasp King!

Neo: Be careful, everyone! I'll be rooting for you!

Ant Guards: ........

[Spy Ant Guards]

Kabbu: The King will not be forgiven!

Vi: Let's go after him!

[Examine Termite Window]

Textbox: A glass window of Queen Layra II and King Hector IV, Rulers of the Termites.

[Examine Vanessa's Window]

Textbox: A glass window of Vanessa I, Former Queen of the Wasps.

[after getting to Termite Kingdom]

Zaryant: So the Queen reached the Termite City safely…

Zaryant: All of the Ant Kingdom is in your debt.

Leif: Just doing our job.

Ant Guard: Team Snakemouth! Please protect the Queen!

[after bringing Elizant to Bugaria Pier]

Elizant: We are all counting on you, Team Snakemouth.

[Spy Elizant]

Leif: Elizant II…

Kabbu: Team, we've got to finish this!

Zaryant: The Queen is back, and she seems to be safe... Good job, Team Snakemouth.

Zaryant: If she was hurt... I'd never forgive you!

Ant Guard: ...Thanks for protecting the Queen. We are in your debt.

[after defeating the Ultimax Tank]

Zaryant: Ugh. The Queen departed once more.

Zaryant: Please defeat the Wasp King quickly so she can return soon!

[ending]

Elizant: We congregate to celebrate the brave efforts of all the explorers who protected our land.

Elizant: Many of them are here today, and I can't thank you enough.

Elizant: But there is so, so much more to be joyful for.

Elizant: The assistance of those who believed in us.

Elizant: The freedom of the Wasps from their tyrant.

Elizant: The promise of reconciliation with the Termites.

Elizant: And the closing of the Everlasting Sapling's chapter.

Elizant: A new future for Bugaria and the Ant Kingdom!

Everyone: Wooooooooo!

Elizant: Team Snakemouth.

Elizant: Even though this is only possible due to the efforts of many…

Elizant: None can deny the great part you played in this campaign.

Vi: Heheheh, you know it!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Vi, not now!

Elizant: ...Anyhow, it is my absolute honor and privilege...

Elizant: To knight the three of you as Royal Blades for the service to our kingdom.

Elizant: May fame and glory come to you, for your brave efforts!

Everyone: WOOOOOOOO!!

Elizant: Everyone! Tomorrow, we work to become better than we are today.

Elizant: But today! WE! FEAST!

Everyone: YEAAAAAAAH!!

Leif: All's well that ends well.

Vi: We did it! We're like, super famous now!

Kabbu: Heheheh... Let us face this feast with pride! Team Snakemouth, move out!

[postgame]

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: It finally feels good to visit this throne again.

Vi: The Queen was cool in the end!

Kabbu: Here's to many more missions in her name!

Neo: Phew. I'm glad peace's back!

Kabbu: It's a shame you couldn't study the sapling…

Neo: I won't say I'm not disappointed... But just proving its existence is a great discovery!

Neo: Thanks for everything, Team Snakemouth!

Zaryant: Team Snakemouth. You have earned my respect.

Zaryant: May your explorations always bear fruit!

[first talk]

Elizant: Leif... Was my mother as great of a queen as I remember?

Leif: ...Yeah. But we dare say you've come close to matching her grace.

Elizant: ...Thank you. I will take those words to heart.

Elizant: Mother has earned her rest. I pray she will always watch over us.

Leif: We hope you'll watch over Bugaria for years to come, too.

[subsequent talks]

Elizant: Team Snakemouth... Thank you for everything. You can always count on our kingdom's support in the future.

[Spy Elizant]

Leif: After everything, we feel kind of bad for misjudging the Queen.

Kabbu: It was understandable. You woke up in such a different world!

Vi: And she earned your respect anyways, so it's fine!

Leif: ...We suppose. We'll make up for those doubts with our service.

Leif: (Still, Elizant I...We will miss you.)

[examine Vanessa's window]

Textbox: A glass window of Vanessa I, Queen of the Wasps.

4. Library

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: This is the Library! A sea of knowledge! History in page form!

Vi: Meeeeeeeeeh…

Leif: We have a lot of catching up to do. Wonder if there's magic books, too…

[Spy Libren or Brooke]

Vi: These two are like night and day, huh.

Leif: We can relate to Brooke's angry power reading aura.

Kabbu: Oh, then I'm Libren's joyful search for new stories!

Vi: You're both just nerds.

[First talk]

Libren: Hey, explorers! It's so good that you've dropped by!

Leif: Uh huh. We're looking for this book - "The 20 Ways of-

Libren: W-Wait! That's Brooke's job!

Libren: I'm the head of the Explorer Fact Hunt!

Vi: You...hunt facts? You can't smack facts…

Libren: …

Kabbu: Please tell us more!

Libren: Right. Yay! Look, it's simple. This world is filled with "Discoveries"!

Libren: I'm sure you've seen at least one already. Super special places!

Libren: If you donate Discovery info to the library, we'll reward you!

Vi: Deal. How much info do you want?

Libren: The library will reward you for every 5 Discoveries you find. It includes berries, Medals and other goodies!

Libren: So it's good to drop by often!

Kabbu: It's like a fun school game! I'm in!

Leif: ...Sure, we're in. But could you help us find that book now?

Libren: Nope.

(minibubble) Leif: Tch...

[talk again]

Libren: Hey there! Came in to turn in some Discoveries? Let's see how you've done!

[talk again]

Libren: The Explorer Fact Hunt program's complete! Thank you for helping us out so much!

[Quest: Lost Books]

[First talk]

Brooke: Hey. What's your business?

Leif: We'd like to read some history books, if possible.

Brooke: Tch. They've...gotten lost.

Kabbu: Lost? How is that possible?

Brooke: We lent them out to the Bee Kingdom... But blasted bandits attacked the caravan!

Brooke: Now they're just scattered across Bugaria.

Leif: So, uh, what can we do?

Brooke: If you find any, make my life easier and return them. Then you'll be able to read them!

Vi: The nerve! They just want us to do the clean up for free!

Kabbu: Still, this is important to Leif. Let's help out.

Leif: Mhm. We don't really have another choice.

[Talk again]

Brooke: Oh, hey. It's you. Did you find any books?

[turn in last lore book]

Brooke: One...ten...twenty…

Brooke: Woah. You've gone and returned all of them!

Leif: We can read in peace now.

Vi: That took way too long! Can't you give us something for it?

Brooke: ...Alright, alright. You did go through quite a bit.

Brooke: I've got this on me, I hope it helps you out.

Vi: Eh, it'll do.

Kabbu: Thank you for letting us still use the premises.

Brooke: Help yourselves. It's always nice to see others read.

[talk again, all books returned]

Brooke: Help yourselves to the books anytime. You've been a great help!

[check bookshelf, nothing on it]

Textbox: This shelf is empty.

[check bookshelf, books]

Textbox: Which book would you like to read? Press |button,5| to cancel.

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[first look at portrait]

Kabbu: What a masterful painting. It truly captures Elizant's graceful demeanor.

Vi: Grace, huh. I guess the new Queen has more of a power aura!

Leif: Mhm. Elizant was as kind as they came. Even some monsters would be friendly in her presence.

Leif: Her voice was soothing, and she saw the future in a bright light.

Kabbu: It must have been an honor. I must say I am envious of you having met her.

[subsequent examines]

Textbox: A portrait of Queen Elizant I.

[Quest: Book Return!]

[talk Libren]

Libren: Welcome to the library! How can I help you today?

Kabbu: We have a book to return.

Libren: Oh? Thank you!

Libren: It is a bit overdue...but I will forgive you as explorers are always busy.

Libren: Thanks for your patronage!

Leif: Alright. Let's return to Ali and get our reward.

OR

[talk Brooke]

Brooke: Oh, hey. It's you. Did you find any books?

Brooke: Wait, that book is WAY overdue!

Kabbu: W-we apologize.

Brooke: Apologies won't cut it! Although Gen and Eri were the ones that picked it up, right?

Brooke: Ooooh… they're going to hear the END of it!

(minibubble) Vi: Eek!

Leif: Well, book's delivered. Let's go back and get our reward.

[end of quest dialogue here]

Ant: Oh! Hello! Are you explorers? You're writing down spies and team notes for everything in your library, right?

Ant: That's for the best. No need to spy the same enemy twice if you write your thoughts down, is there?

[Spy Ant]

Leif: Her reading speed's quite impressive.

Kabbu: "The Flower We Lived By." Oh dear, I'd been meaning to buy this one!

Vi: Ugh, that one's super sappy. You read that stuff?

Kabbu: It's that promising bee author's first book! Even if she hadn't polished her work yet…

Kabbu: I really want to know what her beginnings were like!

Leif: Hmm. If you vouch that hard for it, we'll give it a go.

Vi: Okay, okay. I don't like it, though.

Reeves: The Ant Kingdom's library houses the best books published in our time.

Reeves: It's a shame, isn't it? Bad books are thrown out and forgotten…

[Spy Reeves]

Leif: Mjarsks hajwbkorsu htyrlek...

(minibubble) Vi: Oi!

Kabbu: LEIF! What's wrong!?

Leif: ...Nothing. We just reacted to this guy's geek energy.

Kabbu: ...DON'T YOU TOY WITH OUR CARE FOR YOU!

(minibubble) Leif: Sorry~

[Quest: Awful’s Beauty]

Reeves: A Bee, a Beetle and a Moth? You must be explorers to enter this library.

Leif: Says the Wasp. We saw your request.

Kabbu: You're, um, searching for terrible books. Correct?

Reeves: That's right.

Vi: But why? Aren't they like, bad?

Reeves: ...Yes. But there's some sort of...angry comfort in witnessing their poorly composed narratives.

Leif: We're not here to judge, so... Any leads on these books?

Reeves: Not really. I reckon other cultured bugs with a collection have bad books lying around.

Reeves: They usually let bugs take them for free.

Vi: Yikes, you can't even sell those books…

Kabbu: We must do this job, team! This fellow is the only one who'll give them a good home!

(minibubble) Leif: Calm down.

Reeves: I've made this library my den. I'll be here if you find something.

[talk again]

Reeves: That sad glimmer in your eye... You've found a bad book?

[first]

Reeves: Hmph. "Tragedy on the Hills".

Reeves: This was supposed to be a murder mystery!

Reeves: The REAL mystery is how this got published! UGH!

Leif: Uh, are you sure you want this?

Reeves: ...Yes. It's going straight into my collection. Here's your reward.

Reeves: Two more should sate my urges...Let me know if you find more.

[second]

Reeves: Tch. "Our Twisted Summer".

Reeves: Why was so much time spent setting up all those characters!?

Reeves: There are AT LEAST three characters not mentioned post page 75. This includes the main character!!!

Vi: Uh...So it's like good bad?

Reeves: It's atrocious and disgusting. Perfect for my bookshelf. Here's your reward.

Reeves: One more should sate my urges...Let me know if you find more.

[third]

Reeves: That...THAT COVER… "Axis Invert"...!

Reeves: NO! THIS ONE'S TOO AWFUL!

Kabbu: Sir, please remain calm. This is a library!

Reeves: This book was perfect. Such a beautiful story…

Reeves: Incredible prose! Tight pacing! Amazing characters!

Leif: ...And it's a bad book?

Reeves: IT WAS ALL A DREAM! AND THEN A ROCK CRUSHES THE MAIN CHARACTER!!!

Vi: Yikes…

Reeves: This is too much, even for me. I'll destroy it later…

Reeves: Thank you for everything, explorers. Here's my last reward.

Vi: Uh, hope you enjoyed them…

Reeves: Let's say I did, shall we? I'll see you around.

[talk again]

Reeves: I've completely decimated every trace of that Axis Invert book. It's for the best...

[end of quest-related dialogue]

5. War Room

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: I've heard of this place. It's the War Room!

Vi: So what, they fight in here?

Kabbu: Err, no. This is a place to discuss strategy and missions…

Vi: Should just call it the Mission Room, then!

Leif: Vi's observations are, as always... very on point.

Vi: What's that supposed to mean!?

[Spy Rebecca, before speaking to]

Leif: ...! Could it be? We must speak to her!

[First Talk]

Rebecca: Oh dear. Ellie is so stressed nowadays!

Leif: ...Wait...you're Rebecca, right?

Rebecca: Hmm? Yes, my dear. Just a humble caretaker…

Vi: Uh, you know her?

Leif: Yes! Rebecca, do you remember us? It's Leif! We scouted Snakemouth Den…

Rebecca: Hmm…

(minibubble) Kabbu: Leif...

Rebecca: I'm truly sorry. I can't seem to remember you... We must have met very long ago.

Leif: Curses.

Rebecca: Now, dear. It's no problem! We can be friends still. Although I have little to offer.

Leif: N-No, it's not that. We'd be pleased to be friends.

Rebecca: Hohoh! Wonderful! I don't get too many visitors... This must be fate!

(minibubble) Vi: ...

Leif: We'll, um, come back. We're on a mission for now.

Rebecca: Come back soon, dear!

[talk again]

Rebecca: It's good to see you again. You bring me some peace of mind. I worry about Ellie too much!

[talk after first wasp invasion]

Rebecca: My my! Such a ruckus outside! You young ones are so full of energy!

[Spy Rebecca, after speaking to]

Kabbu: So Rebecca was around, even in the early days?

Leif: Yeah. She was taller but dressed the same.

Vi: She's really stuck around...I've never met a bug so old!

Leif: Right here.

Vi: Eep! U-Um, sorry!

Kabbu: Heheh.

Leif: Really?

Kabbu: ...I thought it was funny.

[ch6, before reaching Termite Kingdom]

Vanessa: Team Snakemouth... I apologize in behalf of my people, but right now I am powerless.

Vanessa: I shall help in any way I can, however. Please be careful, the Forsaken Lands are mysterious and a true maze.

Vanessa: Only the Termites themselves know the way through that place.

Vanessa: ...You're the ones who found all the artifacts of legend, so maybe you can do it. Good luck.

[Spy Vanessa]

Vi: She lost her people to a faker... That's gotta sting!

Leif: Very empathetic of you.

Vi: Ants, Bees and Wasps aren't that different. Most just follow whoever's in the throne.

Vi: But we love our Queen, so it just feels a bit sad…

Kabbu: You've truly grown, Vi! Your maturity shines pride on me!

Vi: Stop it! You're embarassing me!

Leif: Guess you're not THAT mature yet...

[after reaching Termite Kingdom]

Vanessa: Oh, you managed to get through the Forsaken Lands?

Vanessa: You truly are exceptional fellows... if only you were there at the Wasp Kingdom at the time…

Vanessa: This all could have been prevented…

Vanessa: Oh, don't mind me. Just thinking out aloud...

[postgame]

Rebecca: Oh dear. I missed a whole war?

Rebecca: ...You all protected Ellie, didn't you? Thank you.

[Quest: Loose Ends]

Rebecca: Oh, it's you young'uns!

Leif: Rebecca... You'll really go to the Abandoned City? For what purpose?

Rebecca: It may look a bit dreadful... But I have many great memories there.

Rebecca: Won't you come with me? I have a tale or two to share.

Ant Lieutenant: Absolutely not!

Ant Lieutenant: There is no way you're stepping outside this castle!

Ant Lieutenant: Have you forgotten your age?

Rebecca: ...Now, that's not very kind.

Rebecca: These young'uns saved the Kingdom! I have nothing to fear.

Kabbu: ...She's right about that. We promise to keep her safe.

Vi: For a good pri- Ow!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Not today!

Ant Lieutenant: ...............................…

Ant Lieutenant: ...Only if I go as well. Please, Rebecca.

Rebecca: Hoho, I'd love that! Let's get going, then.

Ant Lieutenant: ...See you there, Team Snakemouth.

[end of quest-related dialogue]