Snakemouth Way

1. Entrance

[Overworld Spy]

Kabbu: I've grown quite fond of this area. It's just so scenic!

Vi: Well, at least when it's not raining.

Kabbu: It's a good thing rain is so uncommon. It gives us ample time to prepare.

Kabbu: Let's enjoy the view while we're here.

Sign: Hey! Like attacking up close? Annoyed when an enemy is out of reach?

Sign: Ask a friend who can fly or toss something at it to bring it down! Press |button,6| to switch positions in battle and attack!

2. Outside Chuck’s

[Story, ch1, Walking up to Chuck]

Kabbu: Excuse me, bug of old complexion. Is everything alright?

Vi: Hey! Kabbu! We're supposed to be adventuring! Snakemouth Den? Endless riches?

Kabbu: Sorry, Vi. I cannot ignore an old bug in distress.

Chuck: First of all, name's Chuck. And I bet I'm younger than both of ya! But if you've gotta know...

Chuck: I'm almost done arranging my cozy rest space for travelers going to Snakemouth Den. I just can't pull out this darn weed!

Vi: You call this cozy?

Kabbu: Chuck, Snakemouth Den is more dangerous than rain on a wedding day. Shouldn't you be warning travelers?

Chuck:...Look, will you help me or not?

Vi: I'm not doing any pulling. At least not for free.

Kabbu: Hm. Watch this, Vi. If I press |button,5| near small bushes or rocks...

Vi: Woah! Nice.

Kabbu: Something like this is no match for my horn!

Chuck: I'll be! You actually helped me! This made my week!

Vi: You've got a reward ready, right?

Kabbu: But Vi! Helping others is already its own reward.

(minibubble) Kabbu: And you didn't do anything.

Vi: It's really, really not.

Chuck: Hohohoh. No worries. Helpful bugs deserve gratitude! I ain't got much, but please take this.

Vi: Berries, so many berries!

Chuck: Use 'em to buy something nice later, alright?

Kabbu: Thank you, we surely will. We'll be going now. Make sure to warn others of the danger!

Textbox: If you are near something that can be interacted with using the horn, a ! will show up over the party leader’s head.

[Talk again]

Chuck: Good luck, ye two!

[Ch 1, trying to go through to Chuck’s Abode or back the way you came]

Kabbu: Where are you going? Snakemouth is through the north west!

Vi: Uh, yeah. I knew that.

[Overworld spy, pre-snakemouth completion]

Kabbu: This is one of the Ant Kingdom's outskirts.

Vi: You know what it's not? Snakemouth Den. Let's go!

[Overworld spy, post-Snakemouth]

Kabbu: Ah, this is where we met Chuck.

Vi: Oh yeah. Where did he go anyways?

Leif: Well, he couldn't have gone far?

Kabbu: He mentioned building a "cozy" space for explorers. He must be nearby!

[After chapter 1]

Sign: As of the latest decree, the path to Snakemouth Den is closed off by the Queen's orders.

Sign: If you have any complaints please direct it to the Ant Kingdom Safety Committee.

Ant Guard: Ugh. This post is so boring. No one comes here now that the artifact has been found…

Guard: At least that old bug that lives nearby says hi sometimes.

[Spy Guard]

Vi: Hey, isn't this the Ant we met at the gate near the association?

Kabbu: Indeed. It seems she was reassigned here after we found the artifact.

Vi: She looks so bored. I guess nothing really happens here.

3. Corridor

[Overworld spy]

Kabbu: There are spiked bushes everywhere.

Kabbu: I should be able to cut through these with ease.

Vi: Just watch yourself. I don't want to patch you up if you get hurt!

Sign: Want to know more about the enemies you're fighting? Don't forget you can Spy using the Strategies menu during battle!

4. Outside Snakemouth

[Story, first entrance]

Kabbu: This is it. Snakemouth Den.

Vi: It doesn't look that scary, you know?

Kabbu: According to rumors I have heard, it is the grave of a thousand explorers.

Kabbu: Having ended countless journeys, many a song have been written about its dangers.

Vi: F-For real?

Kabbu: Its interior must be absolutely riddled with monsters and death traps. We must be extremely cautious.

Vi: Geez, way to sell it to me, Kabbu.

Vi: But the higher the danger, the better the treasure!

Kabbu: Hm. It's true that the artifact is likely to be inside. But are simple riches worth such a risk to you?

Vi: Stop trying to scare me off. Let's get in there!

Kabbu: (...I must make sure she stays safe.)

[Overworld spy]

Kabbu: Snakemouth Den... The grave of a thousand explorers. Ender of…

Vi: Look, I get that it's scary.

Vi: You don't have to say the whole thing every time.

Kabbu: Yes, I must! Anyone going in must be aware of the danger!

Vi: Just get a move on.

5. Chuck’s Abode

[Overworld Spy]

Leif: Hmm. So this is Chuck's Abode?

Vi: Uh huh. I think he calls it a hut though.

Kabbu: Is there really any difference?

Leif: For someone so well spoken to make such a basic mistake…

Kabbu: W-What?

Leif: It's just such a shame.

Kabbu: Stop playing games, Leif. Tell me the difference. I demand it!

Leif: Eh, there's no time. We'll tell you later.

Kabbu: N-Noooooooo!

[Spy Chuck]

Leif: It's some old bug.

Vi: Yeah, whoever that is.

Kabbu: Vi, you know fully well that's Chuck!

Kabbu: His hut has been coming along well, we should say hi.

Vi: Before he takes a nap.

Leif: Or he croaks.

Kabbu: *Grumble.*

[First discussion with Chuck]

Chuck: Hey. It's good to see ya again. You've made a friend, too!

Leif: We're friends?

Vi: Of course we are!

Kabbu: Indeed. After all we've been through, we can trust and depend on each other.

Leif: ...We can get used to that.

Chuck: Hohoho. I'm only glad that you didn't get hurt exploring. Found any treasure?

Vi: Yup! As expected from me!

Chuck: Now nobody can tell ya you're just a little rookie. Stay proud!

Kabbu: Thank you, Chuck. Your hut is progressing nicely as well.

Leif: The hammock looks nice to sleep in.

Chuck: Drop by anytime, and you can sleep for free!

[Talk again]

Chuck: Hello there! Come for a nap?

Textbox: You bet.

Maybe later.

[Quest: I Want a New Taste]

Chuck: *Grumble...*

Kabbu: Chuck, we saw your posting on the quest board.

Chuck: Oh! It's you guys. Ya did? Any luck? I'm starving!

[give something else]

Chuck: This isn't a hearty breakfast at all! That's meant to be cooked mushrooms and eggs!

Chuck: Go visit Fry in the commercial plaza. I can't wait much longer!

[exit out]

Chuck: Well? Where is it? Don't leave a hungry bug waiting!

[give]

Chuck: Oh, my dear goodness. It's beautiful!

Chuck: *chomp chomp*

Chuck: Whew. Thanks, you all. Yer always helping me out.

Chuck: I was so desperate I ate a raw Mushroom. Never really liked them…

Leif: No problem. The breakfast platter is one of our favorites.

Vi: A bit too savoury for me…

Chuck: I've got a better reward for ya this time!

Chuck: That might look like a plain rock, but it packs a punch!

Chuck: Just like me when I don't have food…

Kabbu: Thank you, Chuck. It was nice to see you again.

Chuck: Be safe, now! If you ever feel tired, I'd be glad to lend my place to you!

[End quest]

[Quest: Card Masters of Bugaria]

[Talk with Card Masters Quest but not having picked up I Want A New Taste quest]

Chuck: Hm! Spy Cards, huh?

Leif: You know about them?

Chuck: I sure do! But I'm starvin'... Can we duel after ye do me a favor?

Chuck: I posted a request in the old board in the city... Get that sorted out, and we can talk cards.

Chuck: Scratch my back, and I will scratch yours!

Chuck: Hey hey! Are those Spy Cards you have there?

Leif: Indeed. We are looking for the Card Masters.

Chuck: Ho ho! Been a while since someone came by to challenge me.

Kabbu: Wait, really? You're a card master?

Vi: Carmina did call him old…

Chuck: She best get her eyes checked! I fight like a young champ!

Chuck: Back in the day, they called me the Flash Summoner!

Leif: We're eager to see the "Flash Summoner" duel.

Chuck: Really? Are you ready to face an old champ?

Textbox: Indeed we are!

Not yet.

[lose]

Chuck: Oho! I've still got it!

Vi: Come on, Leif! Just try again!

(minibubble) Kabbu: You can do it!

[win]

Chuck: Oof. Could I actually be getting old...?

Kabbu: Nonsense, you fought like the best of them!

Chuck: It was good. Best I've had for a long time. I wouldn't give this to just anybody!

[at least one Master remaining]

Chuck: You've still got some Card Masters to go though, don't ya?

Vi: Got any good hints?

Chuck: Patience, ye lot! Here's a good hint for sure: "Happy, in a bountiful village."

Leif: Um, anything more specific?

Chuck: Card Master protocol! I'm sure ye'll find her, though.

Kabbu: Thank you, Chuck.

Chuck: No problem, yer always helping me out! Come back for a rematch, will ya?

Leif: When we settle this business. For now, we must go.

[All Masters beaten]

Chuck: Look at that, folks! You defeated all of us masters!

Leif: Mhm. It was pretty fun.

Chuck: Show that card I gave ya to the gent at the pier. You'll get a good price to travel to Metal Island.

(minibubble) Vi: Discount!

Chuck: Come back for a rematch, ye hear? Gets a bit lonely here…

Leif: When we settle this business. For now, we must go.

Chuck: Back so soon? What can this fellow help you with?

Textbox: We've come to rest.

Card rematch!

Just saying hi.

[end of quest-related dialogue]

6. Seedling Haven

[Overworld Spy, pre-battle]

Kabbu: What a nice clearing! Perfect for a picn… T-Team! Up ahead!

Vi: Woah! That's a huge Seedling!

Leif: We should think real hard before pressing forward…

[Overworld Spy, post-battle]

Vi: Alright! We took their king down!

Vi: Are Seedlings gonna stop showing up?

Kabbu: If only...There are sure to be more Seedling Kings, hiding from explorers.

Leif: It's not all that bad, Vi. We can keep looking for Golden Seedlings.

Vi: Bleh...