Honey Factory
1. Entrance
[Story, first entrance]
Tuvi: Wow! So many tourists! This is the famous Honey Factory!
Tuvi: Amazing, right? Here's where we produce all of Bugaria's honey!
Tuvi: Oh, um. Ignore this pile of scrap. Some explorer left it here and walked out…
(minibubble) Mothiva: Boring. Let's go, Zasp!
Tuvi: Anyway! I'm Tuvi, your delightful tour guide. While the incredible Doctor builds our new core, I'll show you around to lots of fun!
Gen: Yeehaw! Can't wait!
H.B.: Sounds like a good opportunity, doesn't it? Science is incredible, but not the best spectator sport.
H.B.: By the time the tour is done, I'll have assembled everything.
H.B.: So go on, have fun!
Kabbu: Thank you, Doctor. We will enjoy this for sure!
Leif: Knowing how the honey is made... This is an opportunity we cannot miss.
Vi: It's seriously nothing that cool…
Kabbu: Maybe for a bee. For us, it's a great experience!
Vi: Alright, alright. Geez... It'll be fun, I guess.
Tuvi: Uh... What?
Textbox: Warning! Warning!
Textbox: Factory has been compromised! Alert Code 32 Engaged!
Textbox: Complete Factory Lockdown in Effect!
Tuvi: W-w-w-w-w-w-w-what!?
H.B.: What...? But Code 32 is…
Vi: Doc! What's going on?!
H.B.: Code 32 means... The factory has been attacked by hostile forces!
H.B.: But how? We didn't see anyone on our way here…
Kabbu: Doctor, we must leave! We can retrieve the artifact later!
H.B.: Indeed. It's not just us, tourists and workers need to evacuate too.
H.B.: Guide, do you know where the Overseer is?
Tuvi: N-no! It's routine checkup time... She could be anywhere!
H.B.: ...Tch. Without the Overseer, we're stuck.
Vi: What!?
H.B.: Code 32 will lock down the entire factory for a week.
H.B.: That is, unless the Overseer enters the disarm code.
Leif: We suggest turning our trip around the factory into a rescue mission.
H.B.: ...Great idea! Finding her will fix all our problems, really.
Gen: A-Alright. We'll help!
H.B.: With such a capable group of explorers here, we should be okay.
H.B.: For now I will work on the core's replacement... You should focus on the rescue mission.
Eri: Let's do this!
Vi: You heard that, Mothiva? Let's-
Vi: Wait, where is she? Where's Zasp?
Gen: Huh, he's gone too…
Vi: I bet they have something to do with this...!
Leif: For this once, probably not... Guess we'll have to search for them too.
Vi: Cuz we didn't have enough to do... Let's go, team!
[Overworld Spy, during lockdown]
Kabbu: This trip didn't go as I'd hoped…
Vi: That's what I get for doing the Queen a favor…
Leif: It's just another mission. Let's stay focused, and take in the sights.
Guard: N-no one panic... It...it will be alright!
Guard: Dr. H.B. is with us... She will figure something out...!
Sign: This way to the Core.
Guard: This is the way to the factory core, but only the overseer can open the door.
Guard: ...I've never actually seen the core itself before. Wonder how it looks like.
H.B.: Find the overseer. Meanwhile, I will be working on the replacement key.
Crow: ...This looks so complicated... B-but I can do it...
[Spy H.B. or Crow]
Leif: Look at 'em go.
Kabbu: Goodness... They're assembling the pieces at an unbelievable pace!
Vi: Looks like a bunch of junk. Is this really going to make a new core?
Kabbu: I can't wait to see the end result!
Sign: This way to the Honey Processing area.
Gen: Hmmm... Maybe the overseer's through here?
Eri: Door's locked. Needs a card or something... Where could it be?
[Spy other explorers]
Kabbu: It's a relief to have other teams here with us…
Vi: THEY should be relieved we decided to come along!
Leif: Why not both? We'll have to work together to get through this.
Vi: Meh. If you say so...
[Story, opening door to Processing]
Eri: Ah! The door! Thanks, Team Snakemouth!
Gen: Heheh. It's our time to shine, Eri! Can't let them do everything, right?
Eri: Y-You sure we won't get in the way?
Gen: Relax. It's just a factory! Let's go in and do what we can!
Vi: Uh oh... The factory's super dangerous! It's full of sentry bots!
Kabbu: W-What!? Team, we must give chase!
Sign: This way to the Honey Storage.
Worker: Oh no! The overseer's stuck in the storage! We can't gain access to the core without her!
[Spy Worker]
Kabbu: Seems at least one is frazzled…
Leif: It'd be weird if everyone stuck to protocol.
[before rescuing Zasp and Mothiva]
Worker: Mothiva and that wasp guy entered the storage just before the lockdown…
Worker: Maybe they had something to do with it?
[after rescuing Zasp and Mothiva]
Worker: Mothiva and the other dude are back! They seem a bit upset though. And drenched in honey.
Tuvi: M-my training didn't cover this…
[Spy Tuvi]
Vi: Poor Tuvi…
Kabbu: It must be rough, being a tour guide.
Leif: What about us? We're the one cleaning up the mess...
[before Processing]
Worker: The path on the right leads to the overseer's office.
Worker: Maybe you can find something to help there?
[after completing Processing]
Worker: Man. This lockdown is going to make me miss my favorite show...
[Spy Claire, before talking]
Kabbu: This poor bee is distressed! We simply must-
Vi: Yeah, yeah. Let's talk to her.
Claire: Oh nooooooooooooo...
Claire: I just got the job, and everything's already ruined. Ruined!
Claire: Why does this always have to happen to meeeeeeee?!
Claire: With the factory closed, I can't sell stuff to fill up my quota, and I'll get fired! Nooooooo!
Vi: Err, management doesn't have quotas during emergencies…
Claire: Huuu...
Kabbu: Some make believe won't hurt, Vi. Miss, we'd love to shop here, if you'd have us.
Claire: Y-you will...?
Claire: A-Alright. If there's customers, I can't mope around! I'll set the shop up!
[Spy Amber]
Kabbu: Poor miss Amber's been trapped as well!
Leif: Thankfully. It'll be handy to take our items from storage.
Kabbu: Think about her feelings!
Vi: I dunno. She seems fine to me... Does she even know there's a lockdown going on?
Leif: If she doesn't, we better not tell her.
[Spy Claire, in shop]
Vi: Yikes... Why'd you have to say that, Kabbu? Now we HAVE to buy things.
Kabbu: Vi, we cannot leave until we complete our mission. More supplies will be helpful!
Vi: I mean, it's not like we walked in here with our pockets empty.
Leif: And if we run out of berries, it will be hard to get more.
Kabbu: Let's just be very responsible with our exploration funds, then.
Claire: Heya. This is the famous Factory Gift Shop!
Claire: If you want a delicious honey treat, stand next to it and press |button,4| to call me.
[Examine item]
Claire: That genuine, Bee Kingdom produced |string,0| costs |currency,var,1|! Interested?
Textbox: We will take one!
Just lookin'
[We will take one!]
Claire: Thanks for your purchase!
[Insufficient Funds]
Claire: S-Sorry. If I give it away, I'll get fired!
[Full Inventory]
Claire: Hey, you need some space for that!
[Just lookin']
Claire: Well, looking's free...
Overseer Hologram: Welcome to the trendiest shop in all of Bugaria!
[After completing Processing]
Eri: You didn't hear it from me, but Gen doesn't like honey much.
Eri: Guess this lockdown isn't going that great for her...
Gen: I'm glad we could help! If only we knew where the Overseer was…
[after rescuing Zasp and Mothiva]
Eri: Oh, you found Mothiva! Would you know why she looks so angry?
Gen: Uhh, Zasp and Mothiva... Did we upset them somehow?
Zasp: ...We owe you nothing.
Mothiva: Hmph. How long until we can go home!? Find the overseer already!
[post-rescuing Overseer]
Mothiva: Took you long enough! Let's finish this dumb trip!
[Overworld Spy, post-lockdown]
Kabbu: Phew. Glad the lockdown's over.
Leif: Now we can learn the honey making process at our leisure.
Vi: Eh. It's better if we get going.
Guard: Oof... That lockdown really scared me. I feel like it took a few years of my life away...
Guard: That was the first time I've seen the core!
Guard: ...It's nothing special, really. Bummer...
Tuvi: What a scare... I hope that Code 32 doesn't happen again.
[Spy Tuvi, post-lockdown]
Kabbu: Tuvi's in high spirits!
Leif: We're surprised. She looks although nothing's happened.
Vi: I'm surprised she didn't quit...
Worker: I went into the storage to check if everything was alright, but there's honey everywhere!
Worker: Do you know how long it'll take to clean that up!?
Worker: I'll catch my show just in time! Thanks, Vi.
Worker: Just a few minutes longer, and I woulda missed it. I'm super in your debt!
[Spy Amber, post-lockdown]
Kabbu: I'm glad Lady Amber is here to help.
Leif: Do you think the Bee Kingdom pays her to be here?
Vi: I wonder if we could get paid to make Kabbu carry bags...
[Spy Claire, post-lockdown]
Vi: Bleh, the store prices are so high!
Leif: If we want honey, we could grab some ourselves.
Kabbu: That's theft! Cease and desist!
[Quest: Helpers Needed At Once!]
Worker: Malbee? I think she's chatting with the Overseer.
2. Worker Rooms
[Overworld Spy]
Kabbu: So many beds! Are these needed with the Hive close by?
Vi: Workers don't really leave the factory until their shift's over. Sometimes its days long…
Leif: That sounds suffocating. And illegal.
Vi: Pays super well, though! And then they go on a huge holiday!
Kabbu: How come you didn't become a worker, then? It'd get you all the berries you want.
Vi: No way! It's so boring! Once was enough for a lifetime!
Vi: I wanted to fall asleep every second of it! I'd rather be poor!
Leif: Alrighty then...
[During lockdown]
Worker: Psst. Vi. I know we're stuck, but if you need any Magic Seeds...Fork over 25 berries…
Textbox: Hand it over!
No way!
[No way!]
Worker: If you need them just come see me.
[Insufficient funds]
Worker: Sorry, can't make the deal any cheaper. Not even for you, Vi.
[Full Inventory]
Worker: Oops. Seems you can't carry anything else.
[Hand it over!]
Worker: Alright then... Here it is.
Worker: Watch out with the honey! It's super-sticky, and the machines here charge it with numbing electricity!
Worker: If some turret shoots it at you, make sure to block!
[During lockdown]
Worker: Hey, normally tourists can't sleep here... But it's an emergency. Care for a nap?
Textbox: Yes.
No.
[No.]
Worker: Do be careful.
[Yes.]
Worker: Alright, I'll wake you if something happens.
[talk again after resting]
Worker: Had a good rest? Hopefully we'll get out soon...
Common lockdown spy on all three
[Post-lockdown]
Worker: Phew, Glad the lockdown's over! Thought we were going to be stuck here forever…
Worker: What? Magic Seeds? No idea what you're talking about, Vi. H-Hahaha!
Worker: Lockdown's over... Back to work we go!
Worker: Sorry, tourists can't sleep in here. If you get hired back, Vi, I'll make sure to save a bed for you.
Vi: Fat chance.
Common post-lockdown spy on all three
3. Overseer’s Office
[Overworld Spy]
Leif: Call it a hunch, but we think this is the Overseer's office.
Vi: Mhm.
Kabbu: Incredible! How did you figure it out!?
Leif: ...A hunch.
Kabbu: ...Oh. Ahem. Vi, there's no way the Overseer would be hiding in here, right?
Vi: I sure hope so. Would make our life way easier.
Leif: Then she's definitely not here. But let's look around anyways.
[Examine Portrait, first time]
Leif: A portrait of the overseer? A bit narcissistic…
Vi: It's not like that. This is the honored employee portrait!
Vi: Bees that work really hard get to be put up there for a few days.
Kabbu: Is there no hall of fame for all the honored employees?
Vi: Yup. It's inside the Hive though, so you two can't see em.
Leif: So in our team, Kabbu would be the honored employee?
Kabbu: I-I would?
Vi: No way, it'd be me!
Leif: (...Awaiting nomination...)
[Subsequent Examinations]
Textbox: A portrait of the Overseer.
[Examine computer]
Textbox: This machine is too complex for us...
[post-lockdown]
[Overworld Spy]
Vi: We found the Overseer, so...can we leave?
Leif: Don't like the office much?
Vi: Yeah. Seriously bums me out...
Overseer: I'll revise the protocols so that lockdowns won't happen on important days...
[Spy Overseer]
Vi: That's the overseer!
Leif: Yeah, we saved her, remember?
[Quest: Helpers Needed At Once!]
[Spy Malbee]
Vi: Bleh. Taking her posting is like working for her again…
Leif: We can charge her extra, if it makes you happy.
Vi: Great idea!
(minibubble) Kabbu: You two...
[first talk]
Overseer: Oh, Vi! You've come back!
Vi: This might pay well, so…
Leif: The robot things are having issues, yeah?
Malbee: Indeed. The Code 32 incident caused plenty of trouble, and I had to fix all of them.
Malbee: The Menders are durable and reliable, but some of them went haywire despite my efforts.
Malbee: I don't have time to look for all of them, so I need you to go in my stead.
Kabbu: We're not qualified engineers, so... How do we fix the Menders?
Malbee: Easy. Just whack them until their system resets.
Kabbu: What? H-Hit them? What about their feelings!?
Leif: Kabbu, machines don't have feelings.
(minibubble) Kabbu: And if they do...?
Malbee: They don't indeed. Just go and reset them, no matter how many whacks it takes.
Malbee: There should be 3 around the processing areas of the factory.
Vi: You better have a reward ready! Let's move, team!
[talk again]
Malbee: There are 3 broken Menders in the factory's processing area. Trust me, one look and you'll know which ones broke.
Overseer: The Menders normally just follow their programming, but sometimes they can go a bit... crazy.
Overseer: Pay no mind to their babbling while in that state.
[talk after fixing]
Malbee: You've fixed them, haven't you? My radar's confirmed it.
Kabbu: It was emotionally draining…
Overseer: The Menders weren't made to fight, only to do simple tasks.
Overseer: Thank you. H.B.'s inventions have been going way out of control recently.
Malbee: Well, I must congratulate you, Vi. I really want you to come back and work for us.
Vi: In your dreams!
Vi: Exploring's right where I belong.
Malbee: ...Regardless of my bias, it's good to see you've found your calling.
Malbee: You've earned this. Thanks for helping us again.
Vi: Woah! This one's really rare!
Overseer: It would really be nice to have you back with us, Vi. But I know you'd hate it…
Overseer: Good luck on your adventures!
Vi: Thanks, chief!
Leif: Well, we're out. Stay safe.
[Talk Again]
Malbee: I do think you've got a future here, Vi.
Vi: I'll live. Exploring's way more fun!
Overseer: Thank you. That's one less problem to worry about!
[end of quest dialogue]
4. Processing, First Room
[Overworld spy, pre-Malbee rescue]
Vi: Alrighty. We're officially in the worker zone! We can just catch the tram and…
Kabbu: Doesn't seem to be working, does it?
Vi: Argh! Everything's going wrong!
Leif: Wouldn't be a mission if it was easy. We'll have to walk around normally.
[pre-malbee rescue]
Mender: Beep beep. Tram System Status: Offline.
Mender: Contact Malbee for repairs.
[Story]
System: Due to lockdown protocol, some platforms will be routinely shocked. Bee workers, please hover to evade the shock and evacuate safely!
Kabbu: S-Shocked!?
Vi: Whew, good thing I can fly...
Kabbu: There's no choice, Vi. You will have to leave us behind!
Vi: No way. What if I need to cut or freeze something?
Kabbu: Leif! Have you gone MAD!?
Kabbu: Impressive! W-wait, come back!
Vi: You did the weird thing again!
Leif: We took some time to think about it... And we can control it.
Leif: If we hold down |button,5|, we should be able to all cross safely.
Leif: Can't really jump or walk fast while doing it, though…
Kabbu: Incredible! Leif, you may have just saved us a lot of trouble!
(minibubble) Vi: No flying needed!
Leif: Eh, if Gen and Eri got through, we would have found a way. Let's go.
Textbox: Leif can now use the Bubble Shield! Hold |button,5| to protect the party from hazards!
Textbox: You can also move while using it to push away enemies!
Textbox: Leif can also use the Bubble Shield skill in battle!
[Overworld Spy, post-Malbee rescue]
Kabbu: Catching the tram is the best!
(minibubble) Vi: I know!
Kabbu: A seat that moves itself...incredible!
Leif: We almost got a bit dizzy... We've got to catch up to the newest technologies.
[Post-Malbee rescue]
Mender: Beep beep. Tram System Status: Online. Destination: Pump Room.
Textbox: Board Tram?
Textbox: Yes.
No.
5. Processing, Second Room
[Overworld Spy]
Leif: This is the most honey we've ever seen…
Vi: Heh. It only gets better as you go.
Kabbu: This factory's design is quite...unorthodox. Moving about is quite difficult.
Vi: It's made for bees. We just fly around.
Leif: Can't you carry us?
Vi: Not if there's another way! Now shield up!
Leif: This power-up was a mistake…
6. Processing, Pump
[Overworld Spy, Pre-Malbee Rescue]
Vi: This is the Connecting Room! But...the pump seems to be broken. Uh oh.
Leif: The factory must've shut it down.
Kabbu: How could you tell, Vi?
Vi: The Honey levels are a bit weird. It's pooling up.
Vi: ...If it keeps up, honey's gonna pile up in the basement! Abomihoneys can come out!
Leif: We still don't get why that happens.
Vi: It's dangerous, okay? Be careful!
[Pre-rescue]
Mender: Beep beep. Pump Status: Offline. Honey stability critical.
Mender: Contact Malbee for repairs.
[Let’s talk]
Venus: A factory inside a tree? You Bees sure know how to impress!
Venus: It is a bit tricky to get my roots out here, but I'm here to heal you up if you need it!
[Overworld Spy, post-rescue]
Kabbu: The pump is fixed! It feels good to help.
Vi: Heheh. Malbee was super impressed! Honey won't pool up anymore, too.
Leif: Don't let it get to your head...
[post-rescue]
Mender: Beep beep. Pump Status: Online. Honey path to storage working normally.
Quest: Helpers Needed At Once!
7. Processing, Puzzle
[Overworld Spy, before rescuing Gen and Eri]
Kabbu: Are those Gen and Eri?
Leif: They seem to be in trouble. We should check it out.
[Story, approach Gen and Eri]
Eri: Eek! Team Snakemouth!
Gen: H-Help! Please!
Gen: Phew... We owe you one, again.
Vi: We may have to start charging 'em…
Kabbu: Nonsense, Vi.
Leif: What did you do to get rushed by Bee-Boops?
Eri: Oh yeah! We were, like, trying this switch out?
Eri: I was gonna stay here controlling it while Eri crossed, but then they went crazy!
Vi: This place is too dangerous, you shouldn't split up!
Kabbu: You should return to a safe place. We will take care of this.
Eri: W-Wait! We can help! Seriously!
Gen: We can stay here and press the switch, right? Then all of you can cross!
Leif: That's a fantastic idea, we're impressed.
Eri: It'll settle our debt with Vi, too!
Kabbu: She was just kidding, do not worry.
(minibubble) Vi: Right. Kidding.
Kabbu: But will you be ok? What if you get ambushed again?
Leif: Eh, doesn't seem to be anything dangerous left around.
Gen: Trust us, okay? Just go get a move on! Press |button,9| to give us a holler, and we'll press the switch!
Eri: Just tell us when to switch and we will do it!
Gen: Press |button,9| if you want us to switch the platforms!
[Press button]
Gen: Switching up!
[Overworld Spy, Gen and Eri still there, leave and come back]
Kabbu: We can't really move here without Gen and Eri, now can we?
Leif: Vi could carry us around, or something.
Vi: They're still here, right? Let's just ask for help!
[leave and come back]
Gen or Eri: Hey! Wanna try again? Just press |button,9| to tell us when to swap the platforms!
[Overworld Spy, Gen and Eri gone]
Kabbu: We can't really move here without Gen and Eri, now can we?
Leif: Vi could carry us around, or something.
Vi: There's nothing here! Just get out!
8. Processing, Obstacle
[Overworld Spy]
Leif: What's this room even supposed to be?
Vi: The training obstacle course!
Kabbu: An obstacle course...?
Vi: They make the platforms fly around everywhere, and whoever grabs more honey off the trams wins!
Leif: We're glad the platforms are stuck to the ground, then…
Sign: TRAINING GROUNDS NOTICE! Remember that the doors only stay open for a while, so crank it up and run for it!
Quest: Helpers Needed At Once!
9. Processing, Puzzle 2
[Overworld Spy]
Vi: Hmm... So the gate closes when the geyser rises.
Leif: We can only control so many ice cubes. Let's use that to our advantage.
10. Processing, Malbee
[Overworld Spy. pre-rescue]
Kabbu: Hm? Something's going on up ahead.
Vi: M-Malbee? We've gotta help!
[Story]
Malbee: Away! Away with you!
Vi: Malbee! Hang in there!
Kabbu: We'll keep you safe!
Malbee: Vi? What are YOU doing here!?
Leif: Talk later. We're getting rid of these pests.
[post-battle]
Malbee: Watch it! You almost splattered that honey on me!
Vi: Ugh. I don't even get a thank you?
Malbee: You don't deserve it, Vi.
Kabbu: We, um...are glad to see you're okay.
Leif: Vi, who is this?
Vi: This is Malbee, the maintenance chief.
Malbee: That I am! Glad you still remember that.
Malbee: Who are those two with you?
Leif: Vi's exploration team.
Kabbu: At your service!
Malbee: So you did go and build up a team instead of doing your shift here, didn't ya?
Vi: Anything is better than here! Bet you never saw it coming either!
Malbee: I didn't. The Vi from back then wouldn't have managed.
Vi: HEY!
Malbee: Guess something changed, though…
Malbee: It seems that I owe ya in the end. So thanks. Who knows what could've happened.
Vi: You're...welcome?
Kabbu: Uh, I'm glad we could be of help.
Kabbu: By the way, Miss Malbee. We're looking for the Overseer. Would you be able to help us?
Malbee: Oh, her? She's got to be trapped in the Storage.
Malbee: With the security in place, the vents shut down... Honey's heating up, and those Abomihoneys are popping up.
Malbee: She won't last long by herself.
Leif: What do we do? The storage is locked.
Malbee: That's because the pump shut down. I was about to fix it, when I got jumped…
Vi: Can you fix it now?
Malbee: Yup. Hang on tight for a few minutes.
Vi: Is it done?
Malbee: Yep! Good as new. Processing's back to full power! Storage should be open, too.
Kabbu: Thank you! Now we've just got to walk back…
Vi: Oh, you're gonna like this Kabbu.
Malbee: With the machines working again, you can catch the tram back.
Leif: Will it bring us back to the entrance?
Malbee: Yeah. Saves a lot of time. And you get to see the factory from a whole new angle.
Kabbu: That is fantastic! We do get to tour around after all!
Vi: Thanks, Malbee. We're gonna go do our mission and stuff.
Malbee: Hmph. Vi, if you don't think you're cut for that exploration stuff, I'll actually rehire you here.
Malbee: Could always use more folk pushing the boxes.
Vi: Never! Let's go, team!
[Overworld Spy, post-rescue]
Kabbu: The pump is a fascinating piece of technology!
Leif: It makes the Golden Settlement look way behind the times.
Vi: I dunno. It just looks weird and ugly to me.
Kabbu: What's its appearance got to do with anything...?
Mender: Beep beep. Tram System Status: Online. Destination: Processing Entrance.
Mender: Board Tram?
Textbox: Yes
No
Malbee: Don't forget my offer, Vi. I can always use more help.
Vi: Right... See you later!
[Spy Malbee]
Kabbu: So Malbee was your boss, Vi?
Vi: Yup...I hate having a boss. It sucks! Being an explorer is way better!
Leif: But isn't the Queen our boss now?
Vi: At least it doesn't really feel like it…
Kabbu: Indeed. Exploring sets the soul free!
Quest: Helpers Needed At Once!
11. Storage Elevator
[Overworld Spy]
Kabbu: What a grim atmosphere…
Leif: Must we always find an elevator in our travels?
Vi: This connects the fun part of the factory, with the boring storage part! Down we go!
12. Storage Maze
[Overworld Spy]
Kabbu: I have never seen so many boxes in my entire life!
Leif: We feel like all of Bugaria could fit in here...Vi, do the bees need this much honey?
Vi: You never know, right? Maybe someday we'll have to feed all of Bugaria!
Leif: Given what'd have to occur for that to happen, let's hope not.
[Let’s talk]
Venus: I feel so much honey! I wish I could eat it from here…
13. Storage Miniboss
[Overworld Spy, pre-battle]
Kabbu: I must say this storage room is somehow more grim than the last.
Leif: It's like the bees went and made their own Snakemouth.
Vi: Heheh. You'll cheer up when you see this Beemerang trick!
Sign: AHEM! Day 63 of the A.D.B.P's halt upgrade testing is progressing smoothly!
Sign: When the halt stops, it returns a bit behind its launch coordinates…
Sign: Hawk says it's a malfunction...IT'S A FEATURE!
[Story]
Kabbu: Hmm...Is there nothing here?
Vi: There's gotta be something, somewhere!
Leif: Is it that weird for there to be an empty room?
Vi: ...Yes!
Kabbu: …
Kabbu: Wait... What's this feeling...
Kabbu: T-TEAM, WATCH OUT! ABOVE US!
Vi: Eep! I wish it'd been empty after all!
Leif: Ready up, it's coming!
[post-battle]
Kabbu: Huff… That was intense!
Vi: ...W-Woah! Are those...
Mothiva: ...Don't say anything.
Kabbu: What happened?
Zasp: We found this keycard, and then…
Mothiva: DON'T say anything! This is so embarrassing! A disgrace!
Leif: A "thank you" would be enough.
Mothiva: N-Never! This NEVER happened! Argh!
Vi: What's HER problem?
Kabbu: Humbleness is hard to come by…
Zasp: Well, if she's gone... I guess I can thank you. We really owe you.
Leif: Hmph. You're welcome.
Kabbu: You must have been terrified!
Zasp: We were. We really thought that was it for us…
Zasp: Try not to bring it up, okay? Even Mothiva can get very scared.
Vi: And why shouldn't we?
Zasp: Take this.
Zasp: ...I trust this makes us even?
Kabbu: We were even from the start. Go, you wouldn't want to keep her waiting!
Zasp: ...See you upstairs, Team Snakemouth.
Vi: Huh.
Kabbu: What matters is we've got the card. I'm sure we can save the overseer with this!
Leif: It'll be so hard not to rub this in her face... Guess we're better than that, though. Let's go.
[Overworld Spy, post-battle]
Vi: Mothiva sure can run when she's mad.
Leif: Heheheh.
Kabbu: Don't be like this. Can you imagine the fear of being eaten alive?
Vi: They're fine! Chill out!
14. Storage Overseer
[Overworld Spy, before rescuing Overseer]
Vi: The Overseer's GOT to be in here, I can feel it!
Leif: Can bees feel each other's presences?
Vi: That's not what I meant!
[Spy Overseer]
Kabbu: We'd best calm the Overseer down...
[Story]
Overseer: Oh gods, they're here... They've learned how to climb!!!
Vi: Oi! We're here to help!
Overseer: E-Eep! Vi! What are you doing here!?
Kabbu: We've come to save you!
Leif: And have you open the core room.
Vi: Mhm. Team Snakemouth to the rescue!
Overseer: Team Snakemouth... That was you in it, huh?
Overseer: Guess your explorer gig did pay off! I feel kinda bad for not believing in you at all…
Vi: We can still leave you here, you know?
Overseer: S-Sorry! What I meant to say is, I'm impressed!
Vi: Heheheh.
Overseer: I would never expect a Code 32 to happen just on the day we would replace the core…
Overseer: The vents have shut off and the honey is becoming volatile! The abomihoneys are taking over!
Overseer: We do need to reset the core, fast! But I can't get past all these monsters…
Kabbu: Worry not. We shall escort you to the exit.
Leif: Just stick with us. We'll make sure nothing harms you.
Overseer: S-Sure hope so... Or I'll just come running back!
[run into abomihoney]
Overseer: EEK!
[story, get through room]
Overseer: Oh gods, we made it. This really wasn't in the job description…
Vi: Stuff will go back to normal when the lockdown ends, right?
Overseer: Yeah! I've just gotta restart the system, and everything should stabilize…
Overseer: We've gotta review this protocol, seriously.
Kabbu: That's a relief.
Overseer: Explorers can be pretty cool. Thank you!
Vi: Heheheh.
Overseer: I'll go to the core room. You should be able to get out then.
Overseer: When H.B.'s ready to switch the core, feel free to tag along!
Overseer: With that...I'm out!
Vi: A job well done!
Leif: Praise will get you anywhere, eh Vi?
Vi: Yup. Anywhere, anytime. Time to finish this job!
[Overworld Spy, after rescuing Overseer]
Kabbu: This place could use some endearing posters!
Vi: The storage's not really part of the tour.
Leif: And it shows. Let's get out of this place.
15. Core
[Overworld Spy, pre-rescuing the Overseer]
Vi: This is the core room.
Leif: Great. It's locked. Let's find the Overseer and get this over with.
[Overworld/Overseer Spy; Overseer rescued core not opened]
Kabbu: The Overseer's here... Let's exchange the core!
H.B.: The Overseer's here... Let's exchange the core!
Crow: My hands hurt...but we finished the core in time!
[Spy Crow or H.B.]
Leif: They built an ancient artifact replica in...like an hour? Incredible.
Kabbu: Bee scientists have truly earned their fame!
Vi: ...Yeah.
[Story]
Overseer: Alright, I will unlock the core now. Are you ready?
Textbox: We're ready.
Not yet.
[Not yet.]
Overseer: That's fine, you probably need some time to handle the majesty of it!
[We're ready.]
Overseer: Ok, here we go!
H.B.: There it is... The factory's core!
Leif: So this is the core... It's a bit unsightly.
H.B.: Heh. It was definitely designed with function over form.
Crow: This is such a big day! The core's never been replaced!
Crow: If this goes awry, the whole factory will explode...
Gen: WHAT DID YOU SAY!? EXPLODE!?
(minibubble) Eri: Seriously!
H.B.: CROW! I told you that was a 0.004718% chance! Shut up!
Crow: S-Sorry, Doctor…
Vi: Phew...I don't want to be here if it's going to blow up!
Kabbu: Oof... Please do not scare us like that.
H.B.: Sigh. We'll have a talk later, Crow.
(minibubble) Crow: Eep!
H.B.: I was going to give a speech, but the mood's ruined...I'll just replace it now.
(minibubble) Mothiva: (Finally...)
Leif: What is it now!?
Gen: Oh no, oh no no no no!!!
(minibubble) Zasp: Mothiva! Behind me!
Kabbu: Everyone, be on guard!
H.B.: Hohoho. Calm down. Watch this!
H.B.: Deactivation code 940906!
Drone: CORE PROTECTION PROTOCOL: AUTHORITY OVERRIDE.
Drone: CODE 32 IN EFFECT. DEACTIVATION COMMAND REJECTED.
Drone: OBJECTIVE: PROTECT CORE AT ALL COSTS!
H.B.: WHY would they ever code that in!? ...NOW YOU CAN PANIC!
Crow: Doctor! W-What do we do!?
Leif: Leave it to us. We'll knock this thing out.
Vi: Yeah! We ain't leaving without the artifact!
Zasp: Team Snakemouth, we're going to have to work together.
(minibubble) Mothiva: Think of all the fame… That we'll get for this!
Eri: We're here, too!
Kabbu: Everyone... Alright! Take care of all the Bee-Boops! We'll take care of the big one!
Mothiva: You'd give ME such a simple task?
Vi: Shut it! They're coming! Just do your job!
Mothiva: Grr... Whatever, let's go!
[post-battle]
Drone: MISSION... FAILED... SYSTEM... CRITI... CA...
Kabbu: We've done it!
Mothiva: You should have left the big one to US. And saved us a lot of time!
Vi: Shut it, Mothiva.
Zasp: Hmph. Good moves. At the very least we've accomplished our goal.
Leif: We can agree for once.
Gen: Uh... Yup! Good job, everyone!
Mothiva: You did almost NOTHING!
Eri: S-So mean…
Crow: W-Well done, teams! We can replace the core now!
H.B.: Still, what a shame... Such a beautiful machine reduced to scrap.
Crow: W-We'll fix it later, doctor. Could you replace it? I really want to leave!
Vi: No kidding... Feels like we've been here forever!
H.B.: Alright, alright. Here goes nothing. Hope it doesn't explode.
(minibubble) Leif: Now you're worried?
Textbox: Factory Core Reset Completed.
H.B.: There ya go. Bet ya can't tell the difference. I'm a genius!
Crow: Awesome, doctor!
Kabbu: Mission Complete! We can finally leave!
Mothiva: Yeah, yeah... Can we have the old core? To give to the Queen, of course.
(minibubble) Vi: Hey!
H.B.: Of course.
Mothiva: WAIT, NO, GIVE IT TO M-
Textbox: You have found the Ancient Key!
Textbox: Team Snakemouth cut across the vast Lost Sands, thwarting a gang of bandits along the way.
Despite Vi's foul mood, the team took the Defiant Root's elevator, arriving at the Bee Kingdom.
Leif had a scare, but the team learned more about what happened in Snakemouth Den.
Vi was convinced to reconcile with her sister, and faced the Queen of all bees.
Although the factory tour went a bit awry, the explorers worked together to replace the core.
Now, all pieces have been assembled. Is the Everlasting Sapling finally within reach?
End of Chapter 3.
Leif: Wusk tav hyr?
H.B.: Fascinating. Your condition... I haven't forgotten. Think about my offer, okay?
Mothiva: ARGH!
Vi: Just ambush us later for it. See how well it goes for you!
Zasp: Hm. You're growing bolder, you brat.
Kabbu: N-Now, now. We can all go home, surely that is reason to celebrate!
Gen: You got it! We're going for some Succulent Berries!
Eri: See ya at the palace!
Mothiva: Ugh... They better mention all the HELP we gave you. Or you'll see.
Zasp: Shall we go, Mothiva?
Mothiva: Yeah. Whatever. Tomorrow's a new day for glorious fame!
H.B.: Oh, right. One last thing. Pass by my lab when you have time. There's something cool I'd like to show you.
Vi: Sure thing, doc.
Crow: Ah. you're dropping by? I better ask the Queen about the shutdown real quick, then…
Crow: Um. Thanks for everything, see ya!
Kabbu: Huff... What an exhausting tour that was. But it was fun, too.
Vi: You've got a real weird idea of fun.
Leif: We should go hand over this artifact. Let's go, everyone.
[Overworld Spy, post-fight]
Kabbu: This is the core room.
Vi: We know, Kabbu.
Leif: Back in the day, we heard the factory was powered with caterpillars running to spin wheels…
Kabbu: Is that even possible?
Vi: Yep. But then the core got built a few moons after the roaches disappeared.
Kabbu: Bless science. Think of how tired those caterpillars must have been!