Giant's Lair

1. Entrance

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: What is this feeling? It's as if I was carrying many boulders…

Leif: Yeah. It's some sort of violent aura.

Vi: I'm fine. Aren't you guys overthinking it?

Vi: B-But it IS kinda creepy in here...

[Story, walk towards next room]

Venus: Wait!

Venus: I've been keeping track of your travels through my buds…

Venus: But this is my limit. I can't help you past here. You'll be on your own!

Leif: We can feel some strong bloodlust coming from the area ahead…

Venus: Yes... This is where the Dead Lands start.

Venus: Disgusting, heinous creatures roam that area where giants lived…

Venus: They are stronger than anything you will find in Bugaria. I can't fathom why they've never tried crossing over.

Kabbu: The Roaches braved such horrors just to hide the Everlasting Sapling!?

Vi: Makes sense, right? It's the ultimate challenge!

Venus: This isn't a game, I'm serious!

Vi: We're serious too! This ain't just about treasure anymore!

Kabbu: The Wasp King seems determined to go on ahead, beyond reason.

Venus: Even though it's dangerous, we can't risk him succeeding in his quest.

Leif: Yeah. We can't let him roam around. For everyone's sake.

Venus: Oh, please be careful. I've grown so fond of you all…

Venus: If you need any healing, just ask me. I really won't be able to help later.

Vi: Thanks! Alright team, we're going after that jerk!

Venus Bud

[Let’s talk]

2. Deadlands 1

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: E-Eeep! What the HECK is THAT!?

Leif: It's monitoring the area. Looking for things to...devour?

Kabbu: I would prefer if we never learn what will happen if it sees us...

3. Deadlands 2

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: We're just gonna keep ignoring those giant eyes, right?

Vi: It's not just the eye! They're super massive!

Kabbu: It's a good plan, Leif. We're ignoring them...preferably forever.

4. Fridge Outside

[Overworld Spy, pre-battle]

Vi: Look, there's light over there!

Kabbu: Civilization? We must check it out!

[story]

Mothiva: This place is absolutely DREADFUL! I've sung in worn down pubs fancier than this.

Kina: Those Dead Landers aren't anything to mess with, either.

Elizant: I pray we won't run into too many of them climbing this behemoth.

Zasp: It seems to be a machine. The giants handled power at such a large scale...

Kabbu: A-And it's a bit chilly near it!

Leif: It reminds us of the Lost Sands' Castle.

Vi: Well, whatever. It can be as tall and as cold as it wants. We're gonna climb it!

Mothiva: Such a simple mind…

(minibubble) Yin: Muh muh muh!

Maki: Let's go in, then...! Wait!

Elizant: What is it?

Maki: Everyone, we've been surrounded!

Vi: E-Eep! What the heck!? When!?

Leif: We should fall back!

Zasp: There's no way out. They've completely pincered us!

Kabbu: Everyone, there is no choice! We fight as one!

Elizant: Well spoken, my knight. I shall assist thee as well!

[post-battle]

Zasp: Good thing the others stayed back. That was close…

Mothiva: N-Not at all…

(minibubble) Mothiva: Phew...

Maki: Everyone, you did splendidly. The coast is clear!

Kina: Well, duh. You were with us!

Elizant: Let's press forward. We need to find a way to get the others to come over.

Leif: We were fortunate to have help…

Kabbu: The Dead Landers must be slowing the Wasp King down as well. Let's catch up!

[Overworld Spy, post-battle]

Kabbu: By Venus, if we'd been ambushed alone…

Vi: We woulda been fine!

Leif: It's fine to admit we needed help, Vi.

Vi: ...I know, but I don't wanna think we woulda lost!

Mothiva: Z-Zasp, comb my fluff! I must look dashing when we take down that tyrant!

Leif: Are you, uh, nervous?

Mothiva: N-No! It's gonna be fine! It's gonna be fine…

Kabbu: ...It will. I promise. We will protect you!

Mothiva: We...we don't need it! Seriously!

Vi: Heheh. We're gonna do it anyways!

Kabbu: Say, Zasp... Where are the other explorers?

Zasp: They stayed behind. The Dead Landers were too tough for them.

Leif: Maybe we can open a path for them to come over?

Zasp: Maybe. But this place is...something else. For once, I fear for our safety.

Vi: It's gonna be fine! We've all gotten super strong!

Zasp: ...Thanks.

Yin: ...Muh! Muh muh muh!

Maki: Such a massive machine...for us. The legends say the giants were huge, so these machines must've been normal sized for them.

Maki: Handling such great power, how could they have vanished?

Maki: And with the state this place is, how could it happen in such a terrible way?

Kina: Even though it's super old, that machine's still working. The giants made pretty sturdy stuff!

Elizant: We must press on! We cannot let the Wasp King get to the sapling before us!

Kabbu: (Climbing that thing will be a monumental task, however…)

[Spy anyone]

Kabbu: At least with everyone here, this place feels less oppressive.

Leif: It's only getting more dangerous as we go.

Vi: We can't stop! If the Wasp King can, we totally can too!

[Quest: A New Hope]

Roy: After so much work... We may yet live to see crops in these plains.

Leif: Don't let us hold you up. We're pretty excited too.

Vi: Yeah! And don't forget th-

Kabbu: W-Why are these beasts here!?

Roy: D-Do they want these seeds...!?

Vi: N-Never! Let's beat 'em up!

Leif: Good plan.

[post-battle]

Kabbu: Huff... Huff...

Roy: It was wise to test outside of the village…

Roy: Will...more come?

Leif: ...We don't know.

Roy: Perhaps, as you said, this is a terrible idea…

Vi: You can't give up NOW! You've gotta try!

Kabbu: Roy. Even if it's risky... It's your dream, isn't it?

Roy: …

Roy: Here goes nothing...!

Roy: ...Haha. Well, they do take time to grow, you know?

Leif: All we can do now is pray.

Vi: I'm sure it'll work!

Kabbu: And if it doesn't we'll try again!

Leif: You can't lose hope, not here.

Roy: ...Thank you.

Roy: The Queen gave me this, but I truly wish to give it to you.

Roy: I'll stay here, overseeing their growth.

Roy: I promise to run if there's any danger.

Vi: You can do it!

Roy: Thank you... The future seems much brighter now.

[talk again]

Roy: I'll stay here, overseeing their growth.

Roy: I promise to run if there's any danger.

[Spy Roy]

Kabbu: "You can't lose hope, not here." ...How inspiring, Leif!

Leif: Shh…

Vi: Heheh, you're blushing!

Leif: ...Just pray for the crops, Vi.

[end of quest-related dialogue]

5. Fridge Inside

[Overworld Spy]

Vi: I-I-It's c-c-coold...!

Kabbu: Jump and stretch, Vi! You must keep your body warm!

Leif: You seem fine, Kabbu. The chub must be helping.

Kabbu: It's muscle!

6. Roach Village

[Overworld Spy, before first encountering roaches]

Kabbu: This place…

Leif: Is this...?

[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…

[Overworld Spy, after first Roach encounter]

Kabbu: So some Roaches were alive after all…

Leif: It's surreal, they're just like the ones from our time.

Vi: ...How long have they had to deal with Dead Landers?

[Spy Roaches]

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…

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.

[Spy Roach]

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.

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

Celia: Whew. I'm glad I've met Levi. He's saved me so many times…

Celia: We've got to get through this!

Levi: I believe myself an able fighter! But this land is brutal…

Levi: I will entrust the Ant Kingdom's future to you, Team Snakemouth.

Mothiva: This place is a bit of a drab... But I've been to worse places.

Mothiva: Maybe I should tour here sometime to try to liven things up!

Zasp: Even though it's safe here, we cannot relax. Can I protect Mothiva from what's ahead...?

Gen: H-Hey…

Eri: We...We somehow made it through! But it's too much!

Gen: We believe in you! You can do it!

[Spy any explorer]

Kabbu: Our comrades are hurt…

Leif: Without them, we'd be even more hurt, as well…

Vi: Grr...That dumb Wasp King's the reason everyone got hurt! I'll show him!

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

[Spy Roach]

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

Kabbu: The Wasp King will answer for this!

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...!

[Spy Roach]

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

Kabbu: The Wasp King will answer for this!

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

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

Common amber dialogue

[examine item]

Amber: T-That |string,0| is only |currency,var,1|! W-Will you take it?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Spy Amber]

Leif: When in blazes did Ms. Amber follow us here!?

Vi: H-Hey, that's right! How did she cross!?

Leif: This commitment to her job has turned absurd!

Kabbu: E-Even though she's acting strong, she's shaking...

Rina: It's hard to trust outsiders, but... Do you need to rest?

Textbox: Yes

No

[talk after resting]

Rina: Everything's in order... Hope you're energized.

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

[Spy Roach]

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

Kabbu: The Wasp King will answer for this!

Yin: Muuh...

Kina: What a dumb delay... I'm ready to fight alongside Maki!

[Spy Elder]

Vi: Is the Elder like...the Roach Queen?

Leif: Doesn't seem that way. Everyone just seems to respect her very much.

Kabbu: A Queen chosen by the people... In the north, we also had such a system…

[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.

Elder: We have been protecting the sapling for generations.

Elder: Its power is too strong for any bug to handle... Because of it, we are the last Roaches in these lands.

Elder: Please destroy it once and for all. We cannot do that ourselves.

Elizant: Leif, your words were of great help. We can now finish this without needless conflict!

Maki: I'm still in awe from this village…

Maki: But we will have time for sight-seeing later. Let's go after the Wasp King.

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...

Ray: Sis tells me I missed a lot while foraging! The sapling's GONE!?

Ray: And we can finally explore other lands... I need some savings to travel around.

Ray: Your kingdom deals in "berries", right? Help me out here!

Ray: If you want to buy something, press |button,4| near it.

[examine item]

Ray: Looking at that |string,0|? I THINK it's worth |currency,var,1|. Do you agree?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Spy Ray and Rina]

Leif: Even in such a wasteland, some find a way to be fashionable.

Vi: You gotta find SOME joy with all these monsters…

Kabbu: Making the best out of these conditions is commendable. And that goes for all Roaches!

Rina: Welcome, brave outsiders. Do you need to rest?

Textbox: Yes

No

[talk after resting]

Rina: Everything's in order... Hope you're energized.

[after talking in Sapling Plains]

Elder: A world without the Sapling... I still struggle to imagine it...

7. Stove

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: A machine that can produce flames...the giants could create such dangerous things.

Leif: It could burn down all of our kingdoms in no time…

Vi: O-Oi! Focus on what we've gotta do!

[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!

[Spy Elizant and explorers]

Kabbu: Everyone's counting on us. We must turn down those flames!

Leif: Easier said than done...

Elizant: Team Snakemouth. Right until the end, I must keep asking you to place yourselves in danger…

Leif: Don't worry. It's nothing we can't handle.

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

[Spy Roach]

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!

Kina: This place sucks. But it's nice to fight with Maki, you know?

Maki: No harm will befall this Roach. Count on us.

Mothiva: It couldn't hurt the Queen to trust me more!

Vi: Yeah, yeah. Just do your job until we're back!

Zasp: Even protecting this Roach is quite the ordeal, due to the strength of these beasts…

Leif: Keep Mothiva in check. We won't take long.

[hit rightmost dial or destroy rocks to upper room without hitting dial]

Vi: ...Nothing happened!

Kabbu: There must be something else we missed…

Leif: Let's look around, then.

[try to go to next area without turning off flames]

Leif: We can't leave our comrades behind. We have to turn off this flame somehow...

[story, turn off flames]

Kabbu: W-We did it! Besting those fierce flames by hitting a switch…

Vi: Alright! Let's go meet up with the others!

Mothiva: Oh my. You didn't take as long as I expected you to.

Leif: Whatever. Queen Elizant, how is the Roach?

Elizant: We sent him home when the flames were doused.

Elizant: There were many "constructs", but we defeated all of them.

Vi: Nice job!

Kina: The Wasp King's gotta be up ahead for real now.

Maki: Hearing he crossed those flames by himself... I'm still quite shocked.

Yin: Muh!

Kabbu: Everyone, we must not falter. With our combined might, we are Bugaria's hope!

Elizant: Well spoken, Kabbu. It's time for the final battle!

Vi: Heheh. He's got no chance if we're all together!

Leif: Yeah. Even Mothiva should be able to help out a little.

Mothiva: EXCUSE ME!?

Zasp: Don't doubt it. We'll pull our weight.

Elizant: Everyone. Let's go!

[Overworld Spy, postgame]

Leif: The Wasp King may be beat, but these lands are still pretty dangerous.

Vi: We're just gonna check on the tree, right? Let's do it fast!

Leif: Yeah. We don't want the flames starting up again...

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

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

[Spy Roach]

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!

8. Before Boss

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: This room is pure chaos!

Leif: It reminds us of Snakemouth, in a weird way…

Vi: We've grown really strong since then, huh? This room's no match for us!

9. Sapling Plains

[Overworld Spy, pre-battle]

Leif: ...Hnnk…

Kabbu: Leif! Are you ok?!

Leif: There is... Some strong magic here.

Leif: We don't know what it is, we have never felt anything like that before…

Vi: It's gotta be the sapling!

Kabbu: Let's finish this!

[story]

Elizant: Stop this instant! Your trail of violence ends here!

Vi: Yeah! Our trail of beating you up comes next!

Hoaxe: You're correct, pitiful Ant. Today, the fighting ends.

Hoaxe: For when I consume this sapling…

Hoaxe: You will have no choice but to squirm in fear and surrender to your King!

Kabbu: You think you'll rule with fear!? That you'll be happy that way!?

Leif: Or that the people will so quickly submit?

Hoaxe: Why, yes. I'm sure. Do you not see my crown?

Hoaxe: No one cared about me, until I put it on.

Hoaxe: Through power and magic, I became feared and respected!

Hoaxe: From weakling to ruler... I had never been happier!

Elizant: You're pathetic. You could never hope to be a true King!

Hoaxe: You will all perish today. Your opinion holds no significance to me.

Maki: I wouldn't be so sure of that!

Maki: Parry this, you crook!

Hoaxe: Grah!

Kabbu: Incredible, Sir Maki!

Hoaxe: ENOUGH! FIRE, TO ME!

Leif: Ngh...huh?

Hoaxe: ...What?

Vi: W-Woah, we're kinda alright!

Kabbu: C-Could it be?

Hoaxe: Hmph. I should have finished off Vanessa. To think she'd give you that…

Leif: We hope you're ready for our counterattack, tyrant!

Vi: I've been waiting all day!

Kabbu: Everyone, for our comrades! FOR BUGARIA!

[post-first battle]

Leif: Give it up, you're outmatched.

Vi: Not that tough without that fire, huh?

Hoaxe: I...I didn't come THIS far…

Hoaxe: To lose to plebeians like you!

Hoaxe: Impossible…

Vi: It's...it's wilted!

Kabbu: A-After all this...!

Leif: It wasn't that Everlasting, huh.

Hoaxe: I reject this outcome!

Hoaxe: I REFUSE TO ACCEPT IT!

Vi: Gross!

Leif: Stop being pathetic. You've lost!

Kabbu: Come here, and atone for your crimes!

Hoaxe: Hnng.....aaaAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Vi: N-No way! That actually worked!?

Hoaxe: GRAAAAAAAAH!!!

Hoaxe: ...Yes...YES!

Hoaxe: This power will suit me just fine!

Hoaxe: I will deliver you to your DOOM!

Leif: Crud.

Kabbu: We've got to stop him here! He must not grow more powerful!

Vi: Well, duh! We can't run away now!

Leif: ...Together, everyone! Let's finish this!

[first health down]

Hoaxe: ...Impressive…

Hoaxe: But with this power, I cannot fail!

Vi: What the- He healed up!

Kabbu: Team... Don't lose hope!

[second health down]

Hoaxe: U-urk…

Hoaxe: T...Try as many times as you want...! You will never defeat me!

Kabbu: Not again... We can't keep up...!

Leif: He can't keep healing forever. Keep attacking!

[third health down]

Hoaxe: It... Can't... Be...!!

Kabbu: Have...have we won!?

Hoaxe: You... How DARE you...!!!

Leif: You can't regenerate forever!

Vi: Y-Yeah! Shut up and give up already!

Hoaxe: I...I AM...ETERNAL...So what if you're STRONG?!

Hoaxe: I...AM IMMORTAL...I…

Hoaxe: I AM EVERLASTING!!!

Hoaxe: I WILL TAKE EVERYTHING! IN THIS WORLD!

Kabbu: Impossible! After such a long fight, you won't concede!?

Leif: It won't end like this!

Hoaxe: IT'S OVER, VERMIN!

Hoaxe: THIS POWER! IS… -GRUHH!?!?!

Hoaxe: NO!

Hoaxe: It... Itwasmeanttobe... INFINITE!

Hoaxe: .............…

Hoaxe: N-no... It can't…

Hoaxe: NO! I'M THE KING! I...I ORDER THIS BODY TO...

Hoaxe: AAAAAAAAH!!

Vi: W-what happened?!

Kabbu: What a pitiful end…

Leif: His greed and cruelty led him to this.

Vi: ...We got super lucky...

Zasp: ...Is it over?

Mothiva: ...You really did it! Wow.

Kina: Team Snakemouth...you've saved us all!

Elizant: I truly thought we were doomed.

Vi: ...So he's like, a tree now?

Elizant: Is this also an Everlasting Sapling?

Leif: ...No. There is no magic coming from him.

Leif: He truly is just a tree, as Vi said.

Kina: That's weird...why'd he transform?

Elizant: The Everlasting Sapling's power was said to be infinite... Was that a myth as well?

Zasp: There's nothing truly infinite, is there?

(minibubble) Mothiva: My beauty!

Vi: He was so strong, though!

Leif: Perhaps he was simply unable to control its power.

Leif: Maybe it was sealed for the safety of others…

Vi: Can we think about it later, though? It's still dangerous here and stuff.

Kabbu: Wait, Vi. What should we do with the tree?

Maki: Perhaps we should strike it down? Just in case?

Elizant: …

Elizant: Lower your blade, Maki.

Maki: Your Highness?

Elizant: It will remain as a symbol of our long struggle. Of our journey for the sapling.

Elizant: A warning to not seek its power any longer…

Vi: Can't we put like, a cooler statue here or something?

Vi: Like a Team Snakemouth statue!

Elizant: No.

(minibubble) Vi: Aw...

Kabbu: Heheheh. Vi, you've truly made this journey something else!

Leif: You too, Kabbu. We wouldn't have it any other way.

Mothiva: You're not gonna get sappy in this dreadful dumpster, are you?

Kabbu: W-Well, it's kind of emotional for me…

Mothiva: Look, the Wasp King is gone, and we have technically found the Everlasting Sapling!

Mothiva: We should celebrate with a big show!

Zasp: ...Or at least rest.

Elizant: ...Hah! Well, it does sound good.

Elizant: We've completed our mission, after all.

Elizant: But first, let us inform the Roaches of what has occurred.

Leif: ...Elizant?

Elizant: Yes, Leif?

Leif: Are you truly satisfied with this?

Leif: Your mother will remain sleeping forever…

Elizant: …

Elizant: Everything I said in the village was true.

Elizant: I...would not place that wish over my people's needs.

Elizant: But no, I'm not satisfied. It was a sacrifice, after all. It was my duty.

Leif: ...Thank you. You've grown into a fine queen. And now we can say it for sure.

Elizant: Thank you too, Leif. I can tell you served my mother and I earnestly, despite your doubts.

Elizant: Let's go. This is no place for us anymore.

Leif: Lead the way, our Queen.

[postgame]

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: ...The magic that we felt here once is now gone.

Kabbu: So the sapling and the King are truly…

Vi: ...Come on, let's look around for a bit.

[Inspect tree]

Vi: Still kinda bummed the sapling's gone. We worked really hard to find it!

Kabbu: It may be for the best, Vi. An era of searching for great power has concluded.

Vi: Uh huh... Hey Leif, you sure there's no magic in the tree at all?

(minibubble) Kabbu: Sigh.

Leif: We're sure. We felt some in the seed the King ate, but that's gone now.

Kabbu: Come, let us leave this place. There's nothing left for anyone in this cursed land.

[first talk]

Kabbu: ...Elder? Are you alright?

Elder: Yes... I was merely pondering.

Elder: Even though it was supposed to be everlasting... The sapling still wilted.

Elder: Were our ancestors wrong then? Did they not manage to create an eternal plant?

Vi: Umm... I mean, it is pretty dark here, and the sapling was stuffed inside that thingy.

Leif: Mhm. We suppose the sapling still requires sunlight despite it being undying otherwise.

Elder: I see. That does make sense.

Elder: It makes me wonder, would the King then be unstoppable if you fought him in daylight?

Elder: He did burn through the sapling's power fast, and that in the end consumed him.

Elder: But would he have been truly unstoppable outside?

Kabbu: All in all, we were lucky to have that happen.

Kabbu: If that was indeed a possibility, it is great that we managed to stop him when we could.

Elder: Still... Did our ancestors really not consider that option?

Elder: ...Sorry for keeping you around. There's so much to think about...

[subsequent talks]

Elder: Our sacred sapling... Don't mind me, I just need to think...

[Spy Elder]

Vi: Is the Elder like...the Roach Queen?

Leif: Doesn't seem that way. Everyone just seems to respect her very much.

Kabbu: A Queen chosen by the people... In the north, we also had such a system...