Metal Lake

1. Bugaria Pier

[Overworld spy]

Vi: Woah. I'd never actually seen the pier up close before!

Leif: Up close, Vi?

Vi: Mhm. You can kinda see it from all the way up in the Hive…

Kabbu: It must be exciting to see those far off lands!

Vi: I mean, kinda... But after Snakemouth, I ain't too fond of the water.

Leif: Say the word, and we'll freeze the whole ocean.

Kabbu: N-Now, it's enough to just tread carefully…

[Inspect wheel, first time]

Leif: What's this...uh... We don't really know how to describe it.

Kabbu: It's a steering wheel, Leif!

Leif: ...A what?

Vi: It's to drive boats around in the water!

Leif: ...Hmm. Even when you explain it, it's hard to imagine how it works.

Leif: Back then, boats were way simpler.

Vi: Well, you DO have to study a lot to drive a boat…

Leif: We feel quite outdated…

Kabbu: Keep your head high, Leif! There's so much to discover in this pier!

Vi: Yay...learning...

[Inspect wheel, subsequent times]

Textbox: The complex gadget used to control a boat's direction.

Sign: Come in! Eat the best seafood at the Pier Stop! Now serving Roasted Berries!

Dan: It's a shame, but they've run out of tea. Oh, the flavor a leaf and some water can bring forth…

[Spy Dan]

Leif: We meet again…

Vi: He really is everywhere!

Leif: Hope you won't mind if we stay for a snack.

Server: What can I get for you today? There's a Roasted Berries special, and some freshly squeezed juice too!

Textbox: Roasted Berries - 10 Berries

Berry Juice - 8 Berries

Nothing, thanks!

[Spy Server]

Leif: Pier food's got a certain something.

Vi: It's, uh, saltier?

Kabbu: It must be something in the area's water, perhaps?

Leif: As long as we don't get food poisoning, it's fine.

Sign: BUGARIA PIER SPECIAL OFFER: Metal Island Round Trip!

Sign: Previously 500 berries per bug, now only 100 berries per bug! LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Red ant: With these gadgets, I can put my face underwater and look around. Someday, I'll see the sea's hidden mysteries!

[Spy Ant]

Vi: These ants are nuts! Who even wants to go into the water!?

Leif: Agreed. It's nuts.

Kabbu: I'm not saying I want to swim, but... Isn't there a thrill to overcoming our insect limitations?

Kabbu: To break through the limit, to explore frontiers we never dreamed of reaching!?

Vi: Nuh-uh! I wanna stay dry!

Leif: There, there. It's gonna be okay, Kabbu.

Kabbu: Siiiiiiigh.

Div: I've tailored my very own floatation device! Now I won't sink, even if it rains!

[Spy Div]

Kabbu: That device looks quite fascinating! I won't lie, I feel the need to try it on…

Leif: It looks like it'd fit you just fine. Maybe you should ask.

Vi: No way! His horn would slice through it!

Kabbu: ...! I didn't consider that…

Leif: You sliced through his hopes, Vi.

(minibubble) Vi: Oops...

[Quest: Parts Delivery]

Leif: That gear... Are you by chance Eetl's friend?

Div: Hm? Aye. Why? Somethin' happen?

Kabbu: Heheh. Surprise! Sir Eetl's got something for you!

[End of quest]

[talk after quest]

Div: Thanks for dat aye, good luck out there!

Eyepatch bug: Bugs be thinking of the sea as some vacation nowadays. They best watch out, cuz it don't play around…

[Spy Eyepatch]

Kabbu: That poor sailor…

Leif: What do you reckon happened to him?

Vi: Dunno... It's just the sea.

Kabbu: I feel like it'd be best if we didn't try to figure it out. It could be most unpleasant.

Blue Bug: Running the quest board's so boring. I miss staring at the sea from our boat!

[Spy Blue]

Leif: This bug's fashion sense is impeccable.

Vi: What about me?

Leif: You're doing just fine.

Vi: Oi, just say I look good!

[Check request board]

Blue: Yer feel like taking that request?

Textbox: Yar

Nay

Textbox: Let's go!

That's too expensive!

[Spy Captain]

Vi: Grr…

Kabbu: Err, Vi?

Vi: How can they charge so many berries for a boat ride? It's insane!

Leif: We thought you hated the water, Vi.

Vi: You don't get tired on a boat. And it's way less tiring than flying to an island!

Kabbu: The boat must be quite expensive to maintain…

Vi: I don't care! It's too many berries!

Kabbu: Guess we'll have to save up, or wait for a better deal.

[ride his boat back from Metal Island]

Captain: Well, here we are. If you ever want to head back, you know where to find me.

[ch6]

Ant Guard: We had just received reports that the Wasps were sinking ships. But by the time we arrived they'd left.

Guard: At least there were no casualties.

Red Ant: Well, I suppose the sea mysteries will have to be left to another time.

Ant: There are Wasps all around Metal Lake. They all headed towards Rubber Prison.

Ant: I hope Metal Island is fine.

Div: Darn...I was just about to test my new flotation device... but I am not going in the water with the Wasps around!

Eyepatch: These blasted Wasps... thinkin' they own the sea…

Eyepatch: The sea never forgives.

Blue: I'd rather be out at sea than here, but now is one of the few times I actually want to stay here.

Captain: M-my boat…

Captain: The Wasps sunk it…

[Spy Captain, never rode on ship]

Vi: Yikes, they really did sink his ship.

Leif: We have some regrets. It would've been nice to ride on it.

Kabbu: We must take down the Wasp King in the name of everyone, even this poor sailor!

[Spy Captain, rode on ship before]

Leif: It seems they really did sink his ship.

Vi: Even if it was super overpriced, it was an awesome ride! It didn't deserve this!

Kabbu: We must take down the Wasp King in the name of everyone, even this poor sailor!

[Story, ch6]

Ant Guard: Y-your Majesty! You have returned!

Elizant: Indeed. That was an experience like no other…

Kabbu: I-I'm glad we've all made it.

(minibubble) Vi: S-Same...

Leif: It was surprisingly sturdy.

Wedge: So this is Bugaria. It's greener than I'd heard of.

Twin: The sunlight is so warm…

(minibubble) Twin: Too warm, though...

Tiver: And the breeze so heavenly!

Elizant: It is my pleasure to welcome you to our land.

Leif: What's our next step, then?

Elizant: I will escort our allies to the city, as part of our deal.

Elizant: Wedge, was it?

Wedge: Yes, Queen?

Elizant: I trust the royals have briefed you on your task.

Wedge: Yeah. I'll try to fix the sunken ship! Guess I'll sightsee later…

Elizant: Team Snakemouth!

Vi: Ready to go!

Elizant: You are to take the Subaquatic Maritime Neotransport, and head towards Rubber Prison immediately.

Leif: By ourselves?

Elizant: When the ship is fixed, we'll send reinforcements. But we're at risk of being sunk again. We have no time anyway.

Elizant: Please, wreak as much havoc as you can. Clear a path for us.

Kabbu: Very well! My horn's eager to deliver justice to those rascals!

Elizant: Err, yes. Deliver as much justice as possible.

Elizant: I have a small gift for you.

Elizant: I believe this will help you gather supplies.

(minibubble) Vi: Yahoo!

Leif: It's more than enough. Thanks.

Elizant: We're at the crux of this long chapter of history. Spare no dime in your preparations.

Kabbu: Leave it to us! Together we'll triumph!

Wedge: I'm all fired up too! I'll start work right away!

Elizant: We're all counting on you.

Elizant: ...Good luck, my friends.

Wedge: Well... No time to lose! I'll fix the ship and bring reinforcements to Rubber Prison ASAP.

Wedge: Go on ahead, and soften them up before we get there!

[Spy Wedge]

Kabbu: How fortunate that Wedge's so efficient!

Leif: And enamored with Bugaria.

Vi: And super fired up!

Leif: Oh, he's blushing. He must have heard us...

Div: Heyo! Nice ship you got there! Never saw one like it.

Div: Guess this means you can get to Metal Island for free, eh?

Red ant: Woah! That crazy ship is yours?

Ant: Looks a bit weird but pretty sturdy, it should be able to survive the Wasps!

[ch7]

Captain: Hmph. Might as well take this opportunity to retire...

Wedge: Phew. Managed to rebuild the ships. Hope everything goes well in Rubber Prison.

[postgame]

Red ant: Woah! That crazy ship is yours? I hope I can board one of them someday!

Eyepatch: The sea's claimed vengeance on those darn Wasps. Now we can sail again.

Leif: (The sea didn't do anything...)

Blue: Now that there's peace, I can say it again! I want to go out into the sea!

Captain: I...I can't abandon the sea. Retirement was too boring…

Captain: Someday...Someday I'll rebuild my dear ship!

[Spy Captain]

Leif: The Wasp King's been toppled, but it won't bring his boat back…

Kabbu: That is the reality of conflict...but he hasn't given up!

Vi: If it's his dream, he'll get to sail again!

2. Metal Lake

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: W-We're really underwater...

Vi: Y-Yep...!

Leif: At least we're, um, safe as long as we are in the submarine. Let's keep going.

[try to go to Rubber Prison with Elizant on board]

Kabbu: Rubber Prison...

Vi: Let's come back after we drop off Elizant!

[try to go to mystery island, metal island, fishing village with Elizant on board]

Kabbu: We need to drop Elizant at the Outskirts Pier!

3. Metal Island

[Overworld spy]

Kabbu: Goodness! They've truly created an artificial island!

Leif: Is that...safe?

Kabbu: Well, everyone seems quite calm, so…

Vi: Sorry guys. If it sinks I'm flying away!

Leif: No you're not. You're drowning with us.

(minibubble) Vi: Nooo!

[arrive on boat]

Captain: Well, here we are. If you ever want to head back, you know where to find me.

Captain: What's it? Want to go back to the mainland?

Textbox: Aye aye!

Not yet.

Stacker: Bleh. This island is a symbol of empty consumerism...But it has good food.

[Spy Stacker]

Leif: Hmph. If you're going to complain, you should stay firm and skip the food.

Kabbu: ...Well, have you TASTED Master Slice's food!? It's...it's exquisite!

Vi: I thought you were the one with like, dignity and stuff, Kabbu.

Kabbu: E-Err... I-It's just food…

Ant Guard: Rails haven't been built yet, so please be careful while walking on the pier!

Ant Guard: Welcome to Metal Island. The safest, fanciest area in all of Bugaria!

[Spy Ant Guards]

Leif: Hmm. Does a place like this truly need guards?

Leif: Feels like the price of the ferry weeds out troublemakers already.

Kabbu: They're insurance. If a rich evildoer came along, who would protect Metal Island!?

Vi: ...Us! We'd get rich!

Ant Guard: Team Snakemouth, fancy meeting you here. If you are interested in taking any requests, check out the board.

[select request]

Guard: Taking that request?

Textbox: Yes

No

[Spy Guard]

Kabbu: Hm. Would explorers truly take requests in such a place?

Leif: You're eyeing up the board. Don't act like you're not going to.

Kabbu: I-I've been caught...!

Jug: Hello! I've got the coolest merch of all!

Kabbu: No Bug Rangers... hard pass from me.

[Spy Jug]

Vi: That's a lot of Mothiva dolls. Ew.

Leif: ...What's that other plush? Looks a bit like Venus.

Kabbu: Perhaps it is another culture's harvest Goddess!

Vi: Huh. Wonder if this one's real, too...

Tee: Welcome, to the Tea Heaven.

Tee: Are you fellow tea lovers? While tea is easy to make from boiling leaves…

Tee: You have to mix them properly to bring out their true flavor.

Tee: Would you fancy some? Press |button,4| near a brew to let me know.

[examine tea]

Tee: Want a cup of |string,0|? That will cost you |currency,var,10|.

Textbox: Yes

No

[Spy Tee]

Leif: The smell's nice. We don't come across tea this high quality often.

Kabbu: Ah...it's true. A nice, relaxing brew would do wonders for my wings!

Vi: I want a super spicy one! To get me all pumped up!

Bumble: I haven't seen sis since... W-Wait, don't tell me...

[Spy Bumble]

Leif: She's a bit stressed for someone in a vacation island.

Kabbu: Something must be troubling her... Are we able to help?

Skirby: Yar, landlubbers! Skirby here's got some high quality Tangy Berries, straight from the eastern lands!

Skirby: It is 40 berries for each! Want some?

Textbox: Aye aye!

Nay Mate.

[Spy Skirby]

Vi: That's a very round Beetle! Kinda looks like a big Tangy Berry!

Kabbu: I heard that to the far east there is a land where bugs are shaped like fruit, perhaps he came from over there.

Leif: We must visit that land sometime, do you think they have bug shaped fruits there?

Kabbu: I'd rather not find out…

Samira

[Spy Samira]

Vi: Woah! Samira's here!? Did she get a discount!?

Kabbu: She must be doing incredibly well!

Leif: These are really high profile clients. It's thanks to you, Vi.

Vi: Nah. It's all 'cuz she worked hard!

Jerry: I came ALL THE WAY here to make it BIG in the tournament.

Jerry: ...They're saying I'm missing a "boss card"!? Hello!? My "Spuder" card's legit!

Jerry: All a conspiracy, I tell ya. Everyone's trying to keep Jerry down!

Jerry: Bleh...time to eat the rage away...

[Spy Jerry]

Kabbu: "Spuder"? Did he mean...the Spider boss card!?

Leif: No way, that card's got the wrong colors. It's a fake.

Vi: People care enough to make fakes of these...?

Textbox: Master Slice is ignoring you. He's completely focused in his cooking!

[Spy Slice]

Leif: That slicing technique...it's like Kut's.

Vi: They look alike too. He's probably like, his master!

Kabbu: I heard Kut and his master got into a fight…

Kabbu: There's many things I'd love to ask him, but he seems quite focused. Let's let him cook peacefully!

John: Howdy y'all. John here's enjoying Master Slice's food.

John: I may be far from the ol' Golden Hills, but I still thank good Venus before each meal!

[Spy John]

Vi: Howdy, y'all! Heheheh.

Leif: Oh dear. Are you going to start speaking like that?

Vi: Maybe.

Kabbu: It's not like I mind, but...it'd be a bit weird?

Vi: Y'all don't know nothing 'bout what you're discussin'!

Leif: Stop.

Dan: Everyone on this island always goes on about the rare cherries.

Dan: But here I am, pondering how they would taste mixed with other rare berries, or even rare seeds.

Dan: Maybe they can be mixed with some explosives to really blow out the flavor!

[Spy Dan]

Leif: He's here, too? Now we know he's a true gourmet.

Vi: What, just 'cuz he spends money to eat?

Leif: Many people boast being refined, but wouldn't make the sacrifice to travel here.

Kabbu: Truth be told, I do believe I enjoy eating…

Kabbu: But if our travels hadn't brought us here, I wouldn't have tried to eat Master Slice's food!

Vi: You two think about this way too hard...

[first talk]

Yel: Incredible! Amazing! I'm so lucky to have lived until today!

Leif: Someone's happy.

Yel: Who wouldn't after eating Master Slice's food!

Vi: It's pretty good!

Yel: It's only natural, having taught 5-star chefs such as Kut…

Yel: Now I can blog his recipes for the common folk!

Kabbu: ...Err, won't he get upset?

Yel: "None can cook like me, anyways!" ...Is what he said.

Leif: And he's probably not wrong.

Yel: I've collected many recipes while blogging.

Yel: If you want any, I can share them with you! ...For a price.

Vi: It's always for a price…

(minibubble) Kabbu: You're talking!?

[Spy Yel]

Leif: Figures a food blogger would visit Metal Island.

Vi: A food what?

Kabbu: Yel's a critic who judges others' food, choosing to recommend or warn against establishments.

Vi: WOAH! That sounds like Leif's dream job!

Leif: We're probably too picky for that...

[subsequent talks, have unlearned recipes]

Yel: Oh, it's you. Feeling like buying a recipe from my blog?

Textbox: Hand one over! (5 berries)

Give us EVERYTHING!

Nah. Just saying hi.

[talk having all recipes]

Yel: Oh, it's you. I don't really have anything to teach you anymore…

Kabbu: W-We just wanted to say hi…

Yel: You...you did? ...*sniff*

Vi: You were supposed to feel happy!

Ant: WOOOOAH! I-It is my first time here on Metal Island!

Ant: I never thought I'd see the day! Everything is GREAT!

[Spy Ant]

Kabbu: Heheh. It's nice to meet other first time visitors!

Leif: Yeah. Everyone else seems used to the glamour.

Vi: I don't think I'll ever get tired of eating fancy stuff! ...You think she will?

Drew: My mom said that I could spend these Dark Cherries on whatever I want! I wonder what I should try next...

[Spy Drew]

Vi: Woah! Dark Cherries are super expensive, y'know!? And he's got tons!

Leif: He doesn't seem too excited about it.

Vi: Bleh...rich kids don't know how good they have it.

Statue: "To Mothington X, who dreamed of making this haven a reality."

Ego: Hmph. You look like you have light pockets.

Ego: You won't get much enjoyment here unless you have many berries to spare.

[during ch6 & 7]

Ego: Wasps are attacking? It doesn't really concern me. We pay the guards well here.

[Spy Ego]

Kabbu: This Beetle exudes...a business aura. Importance!

Vi: Hey, those medals he's wearing..."VIP"!

Leif: You seem to be right, Kabbu. This must be a very influential bug.

Vi: Heheh. Hope he posts a quest. Think of the reward!

[Quest: Bounty: Peacock Spider]

[after talking to Doppel]

Common Stratos and Delilah bounty spy

[first talk]

Stratos: Oh, Team Snakemouth. Taking a short break?

Leif: It's doing us much good. Are you vacationing as well?

Delilah: Nah. We're trying to get a boat!

Kabbu: A-A boat? What for?

Stratos: There is more to Metal Lake than this resort.

Stratos: We've heard a powerful monster lies hidden in a nearby island's cave.

Delilah: Anyone who's gone after it ended up missing!

Vi: Woah... As if lakes weren't bad enough already.

Leif: Thanks. We'll keep it in mind while traveling.

Kabbu: If you find a boat, please be safe!

Stratos: That we will. If you find a boat, be safe as well.

[talk again]

Stratos: The sea may be dangerous, but something about it is so alluring...

Delilah: Maybe we should finish a quest or two sometimes. Then we could buy the boat...

Yale: Ooooh... Oh, hm. Hello. Can I interest you in some wares?

Yale: Right now...I have this [fancy trinket/weird berry/last item] for sale. That will be |currency,var,0|!

Textbox: Gimme!

No way!

[talk again after buying last item]

Yale: Ooooh... Oh, hm. Hello.

Yale: I don't have anything else to sell, but you lot remind me of this fly lad I met once.

Yale: Poor boy went crazy over an old crown I fished out of the lake. Paid me hundreds of berries for that junk.

Yale: I wonder what became of him after that... Last I heard he headed north or something…

Yale: Oh, don't mind me. Just going back to my memories! Go on, you lot! Have fun with all that stuff!

[Spy Yale]

Vi: You can't sell items with vague descriptions! It's bad business!

Kabbu: B-But what could they be!? Are you not curious!?

Leif: Hand over your berries, Kabbu. We'll handle the funds.

Kabbu: N-NO! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HE SELLS!

[Quest: Vi’s Request]

Jug: Hello! I've got the coolest merch of all!

Vi: Hey! This must be the place!

Leif: If you sell any toys, we demand you show them to us.

Jug: What a cute little trio! This one's just for you all!

Kabbu: Hmm, well. It's no Bug Ranger merchandise, but…

Vi: Shut it, Kabbu. It's perfect! How much is it?

Jug: This is an exotic toy that took four moons to weave, using rare materials from the eastern border.

Jug: It's at half price today, for 400 berries.

Vi: Four... hundred...

Kabbu: ...V-Vi…

Leif: You've got uh, anything more accessible?

Jug: This one's on sale! My prices start at 600, you know.

Leif: Welp. We've hit a dead end.

Kabbu: There must be some other merchant…

Jug: None as good as I, I assure you!

Vi: ...…

Kabbu: Y-You tried, Vi. It's going to be okay.

Leif: We'll figure something out.

Vi: I'll take it.

Vi: Here. 400 berries. Just take them before I regret it!

Jug: This is one purchase you won't regret!

Jug: Pleasure doing business!

Leif: You... had that many berries on you?

Kabbu: Our funds are fine, so…

Vi: It's my savings.

Vi: I wanna be rich, okay? So I can travel, eat well, buy cool stuff…

Vi: So no one can say I can't do something!

Vi: But it takes a really long time…

Kabbu: And you've taken such a great chunk of them for this?

Vi: Jaune's dumb. She doesn't get me at all!

Vi: But I've known her all my life, so...I want to fix things.

Vi: We're an awesome team! So I'll raise the berries again.

Leif: But friendship is priceless, right? We're impressed.

Kabbu: I'm...I'm moved to tears…

Vi: Let's get back to Ann so we can do all the trades!

[talk again]

Jug: Pleasure doing business!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[Quest: They Took Her…!]

Vi: Heya! Are you the lost sister's uh, sister?

Bumble: I...I…

Leif: Have some tact, Vi.

Kabbu: Pardon her. We're explorers who took your request.

Bumble: Ah...I get it now. Thank you!

Vi: ...So what happened exactly?

Bumble: Um, my sis is super strong and brave. She's always taking care of me…

Bumble: I saw her taking a walk with this Wasp…

Bumble: I trust her, so I didn't get worried. B-But…

Bumble: She hasn't come back! S-She must've been kidnapped!

Leif: How did a Wasp make it here...? This place hasn't been a target at all.

Kabbu: It matters not! We have someone to rescue!

Bumble: I overheard them mention the Wasp Kingdom...They've gotta be near it!

Bumble: I-It's my turn to be brave for sis. I'll meet you in the Far Grasslands entrance!

Vi: Wait, you're going too!?

Kabbu: We'll be right there, please be careful!

[post-quest]

[Spy Bumble, Rebelle, or Voi]

Leif: Seems our intruding didn't hurt their relationship.

Kabbu: I'm so relieved! If I was the cause for a breakup, I…

Vi: ...'d apologize a lot. Right?

Kabbu: ...Yes.

Rebelle: Metal Island's nice, but...I wish we could get a house in the Wasp Kingdom...

Bumble: Mmm...I'm glad sis is doing fine.

Bumble: I gotta start thinking of moving, though. Can't be a third wing forever!

Voi: Let's be patient, Rebelle. We'll live together soon!

[end of quest-related dialogue]

[postgame]

Bub: Whew. It's nice to finally be back home! That trip through Bugaria had its issues, but it was fun in the end!

Rob: Did you hear? Elizant II's lifting the ban soon!

Rob: I can't wait to visit the Ant Plaza!

[Spy Rob or Bub]

Kabbu: These two may not be certified explorers, but I feel like they're comrades!

Vi: They saw everything, without being able to fight! It's nuts!

Leif: We hope they can hang around the Ant Plaza soon...

Ego: Now that the Wasp Kingdom is cool with the Ant Kingdom, we are getting more tourists.

Ego: Great, the more money comes in, the better!

Ant: I thought I'd get tired of Metal Island but NOPE! I just got access to the card tournament inside the hotel!

Ant: Ahh, what FUN! I can't wait to share this with my sisters when I return to the Ant Kingdom!

4. Metal Island Inn

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: I've never seen such a massive inn!

Leif: Bugs travel across the sea just to stay here... Could it be that great?

Vi: We won't know if we don't stay, right?

Hotel Clerk: ...Welcome to the Metal Hotel.

Clerk: One room for three costs 40 berries for the night. It includes a hand-made dish by the one and only Master Slice.

Clerk: Are you interested in spending a night with us?

Textbox: We'd like to stay.

No way, that's too much!

[talk after staying the night]

Clerk: We hope you had a pleasant night. Please consider staying with us once more in the future.

[Spy Clerk]

Vi: ...Bugs that look down on others...Are the worst!

Kabbu: Vi, what's gotten into you?

Vi: I can tell he only treats others nice if they've got berries! It's disgusting!

Leif: Since getting here is so expensive, he probably just thinks we're being cheap...

Common amber dialogue

[Spy Amber]

Kabbu: I wish Ms. Amber could enjoy the resort…

Vi: She's probably getting paid a billion berries to come here, it's fine!

Leif: You're sure it's not a billion berries to GET here...?

Danilla: Ohohoho! I have come from very far away to see the card tournaments held here!

Danilla: They say you need to prove yourself by defeating the four masters to enter…

Danilla: But even before challenging them, you need an invite card from someone who's already defeated them.

Danilla: It's so alluring! So exclusive! Ohohoho!

[Spy Danilla]

Leif: What's that in her hand?

Kabbu: Oh, that's a fan! They've become quite trendy lately.

Kabbu: You wave them quickly to blow refreshing air into your face!

Leif: Interesting invention…

Vi: It's not hot in here though. She's probably just showing off...

Guard: Halt! Only those who have proof that they have mastered the way of the card may enter!

Textbox: We have proof!

Proof?

S-Sorry...

[talk after showing full suit card]

Guard: You are welcome in the great hall of the Spy Card Champions! Please proceed.

[Spy Guard]

Kabbu: Is that...custom made armor? To guard a card game?

Leif: Are you implying Spy Cards does not deserve such a thing?

Kabbu: Ah, um…

Vi: Of course it doesn't! It's just a children's card game!

Leif: Tch. You're so clueless...

Sign: For Ant Kingdom Explorers Only! Head to the end of the hallway for a quick tunnel to the Ant Palace!

[Inspect door]

Textbox: It's locked from the inside.

Eluna: I've lived in luxury since birth. It's all so mundane... And others work their whole lives to be rich?

Eluna: If only they knew it's nothing special... So depressing...

[Spy Eluna]

Vi: Complaining that she has everything... There's no way I'm gonna feel sorry for her.

Leif: Her problems are...not relatable, yeah.

Kabbu: We will probably never understand how she feels, but…

Kabbu: Does that truly mean we can't try to empathize...?

Banna: Please watch yourselves. I pride myself on keeping these halls clean.

[Spy Banna]

Vi: …

Leif: What's up? Fancy a bowtie too?

Vi: I just think it's weird. Leaving the Hive just to work for someone else…

Kabbu: She seems quite proud and content. Perhaps it was her dream?

Vi: Maybe...I don't get it, though...

Miner Ant: I don't know why the Queen wants to make a tunnel here... This is a privately owned Island.

Ant: I heard she paid over a million berries to get the tunnel done here... Kinda wish they'd gone to our city.

Miner Ant: Man, digging here was a lot of work! The tunnel goes all the way under the lake!

Ant: We had to patch for leaks pretty frequently... I hope we never have to do that again!

[Spy either Miner Ant]

Leif: All this Ant Kingdom personnel disrupt things a bit, don't you think?

Vi: Yeah. They still gotta pretty up stuff around the tunnel.

Kabbu: It's a small sacrifice. Surely the guests will understand!

Diana

[break into Carmina’s room]

Carmina: What the-

Carmina: What are you doing here?! This is my room!

Carmina: Aaaah! You destroyed the wall! You think I won't mind because I'm rich!?

Carmina: How dare you! I thought you were decent bugs!

Kabbu: W-We're sorry! I saw a gap, and I just felt the urge to dig!

Vi: Yeah. You've really gotta complain to management.

Carmina: And you're blaming ME for the hotel's faults!?

Leif: Err, no...just…

Carmina: I'VE LOST MY TEMPER! WE'RE DUELING!

[post-battle]

Carmina: Ugh. You could've let me win, you know…

Leif: We ARE sorry, but no.

Carmina: ... *Sigh* . I'll go tell management about the gap…

Kabbu: We're...we're truly sorry!

Carmina: Whatever. Get out. I've got to prepare for the tournament.

Carmina: You seriously think I want to talk?

Carmina: *Sigh* ...Why did I teach you how to play…

[Spy Carmina]

Leif: Carmina's a pretty formidable duelist.

Vi: And she can fight well, too!

Kabbu: Team, perhaps we should discuss Carmina...outside of her room?

5. Auditorium

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: This is it. The Card Master tournament.

Vi: Bring out your strongest cards!

Kabbu: You've got our support, Leif!

Boyan: Ah, you there, green lad. You are a northerner as well, aren't you?

Boyan: I haven't been back to the homeland in decades. I wonder if life is better there nowadays.

Kabbu: ...

[Spy Boyan]

Kabbu: Someone traveled all the way from the north...to watch a card game…

Leif: Kabbu? What's wrong?

Kabbu: N-Nothing…

(minibubble) Vi: Huh...

Bu-gi: Howdy folks! New to the game? Me too!

Bu-gi: My grandpa used to be the best Spy Cards player there was! He never lost a single battle!

Bu-gi: Before he retired, he gave me his deck, something he has been building for years! And with this…

Bu-gi: Watch me, gramps! I will win using this special deck!

[Spy Bu-gi]

Leif: It seems we're not the only ones with a lot of support.

Kabbu: Everyone here fought hard for their spot. It won't be easy!

Vi: You've got this, though! No problem!

Leif: ...It seems our support may just be the best in the hall.

Vic: ...Begone.

Vic: Unless you are a champion, you and I have zero business between us.

[Spy Vic]

Leif: How rude.

Vi: Who does she think she is!?

Kabbu: We'd do well to not pay her dismissiveness any mind...

Ritchee: Oh, new players?

Ritchee: Don't get in my way then. I will win, you hear! That reward is MINE!

[Spy Ritchee]

Leif: What a poisonous aura...toxic, even.

Kabbu: I do get a feeling of condescension…

Vi: It's gonna make winning much sweeter!

Kage: ...Hmph.

[Spy Kage]

Leif: This Ladybug has suffered so much... We can feel it.

Leif: We must not let our guard down. That pain's carried over to his deck.

Vi: It's just cards!

Serene: Woah, woah! Everyone here is so serious! Can't we all just calm down and relax? It's just a game!

[Spy Serene]

Leif: We hope to match with her in the tournament. What a good aura.

Vi: Is it really ok to be so relaxed?

Kabbu: Some battle for glory... She seems to only want a good match!

Johnny: Heh. No one's going to expect THAT card in my deck!

[Spy Johnny]

Leif: We admire creativity, but...there is a beauty in playing optimally.

Vi: If you're trying to win, you can't waste time showing off!

Kabbu: This coming from you, Vi?

Vi: Oi! I always try my super best!

Nit: Ugh. What a disgrace. Even with all the money that flows here, they still haven't fixed this hole in the wall.

Nit: I can't stand this, it feels like anything can just crawl out of there!

Nit: Maybe I should take my business elsewhere.

[Spy Nit]

Vi: This guy's right to be mad! We pay way too much for the wall to be cracked!

Kabbu: Ngh...For some reason I...want to see what's under it!

Leif: Okay...?

[Spy Tourney Host]

Leif: He's got class, we'll give him that.

Kabbu: In a high-end establishment, even the staff must look the part.

Vi: I bet the outfit cost more than the ride here…

[first talk]

Tourney Host: Oh, new meat? Great. The current competition was starting to get stale.

Host: Here we hold down the Spy Cards Championship.

Host: You probably already know that since you managed to defeat the Card Masters.

Host: Let's cut to the chase. If you win the tournament, you can get many, many berries.

Host: You will have to fight 3 battles in a row with the same deck. No changing in between.

Host: Only one of you can participate, however. So decide who it will be.

Kabbu: Hm. Who should play then?

Vi: ...Uh, Leif. Duh!

Leif: Mhm. We are ready to start whenever.

Host: If you are ready, just say the word. Don't leave our sponsors waiting.

[subsequent talks]

Host: Are you ready to start the card tournament? The entry fee is 25 berries.

Textbox: Yes

No

[tournament]

Host: Welcome once more, to the Spy Cards Championship! Today, eight competitors will fight and try to reach the top!

Host: Here are today's competitors…

Host: From this side, Leif the moth, from the Ant Kingdom. Let's see who he will be facing this time...

[one of the following]

Host: From the other side... The mysterious, the charming, the one and only, Carmina!

Host: From the other side... A nomad Bee with exotic power! Ritchee!

Host: From the other side... A deckbuilding innovator! Johnny!

Host: From the other side... His bonds brought him this far! Bu-Gi!

Host: From the other side... A good sport, win or lose! Serene!

Host: From the other side... A pained soul with a battle forged deck! Kage!

Host: From the other side... Um...Janet? It's JANET!

[applicable of these]

Carmina: I brought you into the scene...But I'll crush you nonetheless!

Ritchee: Hmph. You're my opponent? A shame for the spectators...

Johnny: You better get ready! My deck's unpredictable!

Bu-gi: For grandpa... I'll defeat you!

Serene: Let's have a good match, alright?

Kage: You will feel true despair...when you face my cards!

Janet: Oh, hey. I'll do my best, so you do too.

[then]

Host: And now... Let's start the fight!

[Lose]

[applicable of these]

Carmina: Good showing. Let us play again.

Ritchee: ...As expected. Out of my sight.

Johnny: You didn't see it coming, eh?

Bu-gi: GRANDPA! I DID IT!

Serene: That was so fun! Let's go again!

Kage: You lack hatred, if you're to defeat me...

Janet: Hey, you tried. It was a good try.

[then]

Host: What a shame. If you want to try and make a comeback, you know where to come to.

[Win]

Carmina: ...The potential I saw in you was true. Good game.

Ritchee: WHAT!? HOW...HOW DARE YOU SULLY MY RECORD!!!

Johnny: Aww, that worked out better in playtesting...

Bu-gi: N-No...everyone...I…

Serene: Aww...What a good game. Shame it had to end!

Kage: ...Tch. Have I not suffered enough to earn victory?

Janet: Oh. Hey, you're pretty good. I'll try again later.

[first win]

Host: Amazing! Leif made it to the next stage!

Host: Here are the current standings...

[back to char intro and applicable line]

[second win]

Host: This is the final battle! Who will take the prize? Place your bets now!

Host: A refresher of the current standings!

[back to char intro and applicable line]

[third win]

Host: INCREDIBLE! WHAT SKILL! THE WINNER IS...LEIF!!!!

Host: You gave the crowd the show of a lifetime!

Host: Here's your prize, Spy Card champion!

Host: We hope you'll come again, and show off your skills!

Host: Show's over! Let us meet again!

Leif: We could see ourselves coming back quite a bit.

[after winning]

Johnny: I've come up with this crazy tech! You'll see next time!

Serene: Hehe, you're really good. Let's give it our all next time!

Ritchee: ...! Don't speak to me.

Ritchee: Your deck is GARBAGE. You're a FLUKE!

(minibubble) Leif: Yikes.

Kage: ...Tch...Do I not have enough hatred...!?

Bu-gi: You beat me once, but I will never give up!

Vic: Oh, champion~ Don't you want to take a seat?

Leif: Well, not really.

(minibubble) Vic: ...

[Spy Vic]

Leif: ...Hmph.

Vi: Now that you won she's all over you, huh.

Leif: ...Let's go.

6. Mystery Island

[Overworld Spy, before beating Peacock Spider]

Leif: What's that?

Vi: What's what?

Kabbu: A...beat? Music? How alluring…

Leif: Let's see if we can find its source.

Vi: I really can't hear anything…

Note: "Everyone left on the rescue ferry...but I chose to stay."

Note: "There's such a soothing beat… How could I leave this place behind?"

Note: "I've gotta find where it comes from...I've...gotta..."

[Overworld Spy, after beating Spider]

Kabbu: Such a fearsome monster hid in this cozy island…

Vi: Now that it's gone...maybe they can set up a resort here!

Leif: You don't miss a beat, huh.

Kabbu: Well, it'd be better than turning this into a graveyard...

Venus Bud

[Let’s talk]

Venus: Climbing that water's pretty rough! You sure you have the right skill?

7. Mystery Island Inside

[Overworld Spy, pre-battle]

Kabbu: The beat comes from here! We must climb to the top!

Leif: We might need a special ice move for this…

Vi: (Bleh...Why can't I hear it!?)

[Overworld Spy, post-battle]

Kabbu: If...if we weren't explorers, we might have met our end to that spider.

Leif: We were completely baited by it…

Vi: Not me. I couldn't hear it at all!

Kabbu: What matters is, no other unfortunate soul will meet its end here.