Putting the trivia Mer[line 2]I mean, that mysterious man taught us aside...
[k]
＠Siegfried
It looks like all the guests here are quite wealthy. I hope we don't stand out too much.
[k]
[charaFadeout B 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk D]
[charaFace D 8]
[charaFadein D 0.1 1]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Ahh, don't sweat it.
[k]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
We ain't here for gambling like they are. We're just here for the Swimsuit Swordmaster, wherever they might be.
[k]
[charaFadeout D 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 0]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
Of course, we'll also need a letter of challenge before we can fight them. I wonder where we can get that?
[k]
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk C]
[charaFace C 9]
[charaFadein C 0.1 1]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
Master, do you see that counter over there?
[k]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
It looks like you can exchange the chips you earn through gambling here for prizes.
[k]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
And one of those prizes is[line 2]
[k]
？1：A voucher for taking a picture with Medjed!
[charaFace C 15]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
Um, yes, that's true, Master, but I was talking about the letter of challenge next to it!
[k]
？2：A letter of challenge!
？！
[charaFadeout C 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk E]
[charaFace E 12]
[charaFadein E 0.1 1]
＠Miyamoto Iori
Hmm, so that's how many chips you need for it, huh? If we convert that to QP...
[k]
[charaFace E 13]
＠Miyamoto Iori
T[messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.3]hat much!?
[k]
[charaFadeout E 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 4]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
There's no way we can afford that with the QP we have on us. I guess we'll just have to try and make more by gambling...
[k]
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk B]
[charaFace B 0]
[charaFadein B 0.1 1]
＠Siegfried
I'm afraid it's not that simple. Look.
[k]
＠Siegfried
Even at the lowest rollers' poker table, there's more money changing hands than most people see in a lifetime.
[k]
＠Siegfried
I can't even imagine what kind of sums are being bet at the highest rollers' table...
[k]
[charaFadeout B 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk C]
[charaFace C 12]
[charaFadein C 0.1 1]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
Honestly, I'm not even sure we can afford the ante for the low rollers' table, never mind actually betting.
[k]
[charaFace C 9]
＠Fuuma Kotarou
Of course, if you need me to obtain more money, Master, I would be happy to offer myself up as collateral for a loan!
[k]
？1：There's no way I'm literally gambling with someone's life!
？！
[charaFadeout C 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[bgmStop BGM_EVENT_109 1.0]
＠???
Hohoho! It seems we have some adorable commoners here too ignorant to realize they don't belong.
[k]
[messageOff]
[wt 0.1]
[se ad7]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 1]
[charaFadein G 0.1 0,-15]
[charaMove G 1 0.3]
[wt 0.8]
[charaFace G 4]
＠Cleopatra
But seriously, are you all right? [bgm BGM_EVENT_39 0.1]Are you sure you didn't wind up here by mistake?
[k]
＠Cleopatra
There's no shame in partaking in the courtesy ultra first-class welcome drinks, enjoying the sights and sounds, and going on your merry way, you know.
[k]
[charaFace G 1]
＠Cleopatra
Oh yes, I haven't introduced myself, have I? I'm Cleopatra VII Philopator, assistant manager of this casino!
[k]
＠Cleopatra
Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need any help!
[k]
[messageOff]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 4]
[charaFadein H 0.4 -386,0]
[charaMove H -350,0 0.4]
[wt 0.4]
＠Scheherazade
And I'm Scheherazade, this casino's head of security...
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 4]
[charaFadein H 0.1 1]
＠Scheherazade
I usually stay away from positions like this, but there were, um, extenuating circumstances that forced my hand...
[k]
[charaFace H 0]
＠Scheherazade
So, um, I would so very grateful if you didn't cause any trouble or make unreasonable complaints...
[k]
＠Scheherazade
...as I'd very much like not to die from exhaustion...
[k]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 0]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
So these are the people in charge of this casino. I'm glad they aren't one of the more, um, volatile personalities.
[k]
？1：I had a feeling we might run into them once I saw the pyramid.
？2：That just leaves one last mystery...
[charaFace A 8]
＠Mash
Right. The identity of this casino's manager. Though I think I've also started to figure it out...
[k]
？！
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[bgmStop BGM_EVENT_39 1.0]
[charaTalk D]
[charaFace D 12]
[charaFadein D 0.1 1]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Good timin'! Maybe now you can tell us what kinda bull you're tryin' to pull here!
[k]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
You're a couple of vultures, that's what ya are! This whole place is a scam!
[k]
[charaFadeout D 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 4]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
Huh?[sr]...Oh, is this about the letter of challenge?
[k]
[bgm BGM_EVENT_70 0.1]
[charaFace G 0]
＠Cleopatra
What do you expect? This is an ultra high-class casino. Originally, it was only supposed to serve other pharaohs.
[k]
＠Cleopatra
Setting the price any lower would be an affront to this institution's dignity!
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk D]
[charaFace D 9]
[charaFadein D 0.1 1]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Don't gimme that! There's no way anyone could actually trade for that thing, and you know it!
[k]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
You're just usin' it as a way to squeeze every last cent outta us, right!?
[k]
[charaFadeout D 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 5]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
Speaking on her behalf...that is a ridiculous, insolent notion. You have the wrong idea entirely.
[k]
＠Cleopatra
The letter's asking price has been carefully chosen to be well within the means of anyone who's spent an evening winning big at the high rollers' table.
[k]
[charaFace G 1]
＠Cleopatra
In fact, I just remembered. If I'm not mistaken, I believe someone has already traded for it.
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 0]
[charaFadein H 0.1 1]
＠Scheherazade
Yes, that's right. May I suggest you take a closer look at the prize case?
[k]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk B]
[charaFace B 4]
[charaFadein B 0.1 1]
＠Siegfried
I see. I didn't notice that little sign before...
[k]
[charaFadeout B 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 15]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
It says “(Sample) Sold Out. Next shipment TBD”!
[k]
＠Mash
So, does this mean someone else has the real letter of challenge?
[k]
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 0]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
I don't remember who it was that traded for it, but as far as I know, they have yet to challenge the manager.
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 0]
[charaFadein H 0.1 1]
＠Scheherazade
Yes, I don't believe they have. Perhaps they mean to take it with them to their grave...
[k]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 3]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
Maybe. They certainly wouldn't be the first wealthy person to buy something they don't need and keep it in storage.
[k]
＠Cleopatra
I know I've done that plenty of times myself.
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk D]
[charaFace D 11]
[charaFadein D 0.1 1]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Sold out? Now what're you on about?
[k]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
I need that letter if I'm ever gonna be the best swordmaster in all of Japan.
[k]
[bgmStop BGM_EVENT_70 1.0]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
If I don't get it, I'm just gonna challenge this casino's Swimsuit Swordmaster right here and now.
[k]
[charaFace D 12]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Maybe instead of a letter, I'll just let my swords here do all the talkin'!
[k]
[messageOff]
[wt 0.1]
[se ad51]
[charaMove D 0,-10 0.2]
[wt 1.4]
[charaFadeout D 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk off]
[charaTalk depthOff]
[charaDepth H 2]
[charaDepth G 1]
[charaFace H 5]
[charaFadein H 0.1 0]
[charaFace G 5]
[charaFadein G 0.1 2]
[wt 2.0]
＠F：???
...What's going on here?
[k]
[messageOff]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.2]
[se adm19]
[charaPut J 0,0]
[charaEffect J bit_talk_diremond_dust]
[charaFace F 0]
[charaFadein F 0.7 0,200]
[charaMove F 0,-200 4.0]
[wt 3.5]
[seStop adm19 0.8]
[charaEffectStop J bit_talk_diremond_dust]
[wt 1.5]
[charaPut J 2000,2000]
[wt 0.5]
？1：There's the other shoe dropping!
？2：Saw that coming!
？！
[charaFadeout F 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaSet F 6028000 1 MEDJED]
[bgm BGM_EVENT_79 0.1]
[charaTalk on]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 3]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
Ahh, that divine heavenly form! Every time I see it, I feel as though my eyes are going to pop out of their sockets!
[k]
[charaFace G 1]
＠Cleopatra
Hehe, but then, if I, a pharaoh, were ever to serve another, what else could you expect?
[k]
[charaFace G 0]
＠Cleopatra
Yes, this is none other than our fine casino's manager... No, our godager!
[k]
[charaFace G 2]
＠Cleopatra
Behold their glorious, crystal clear eyes; how they shine with love, mercy, and fury towards insolent fools!
[k]
＠Cleopatra
Yes, this is our great and fabulous godager...[sr]Swimsuit Swordmaster MEDJED!
[k]
？1：Swimsuit Swordmaster...MEDJED?
？2：MEDJED...?
？！
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 14]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
Are you all right, Senpai!? Please, get ahold of yourself! Your eyes are starting to resemble theirs!
[k]
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaScale F 1.0]
[charaTalk F]
[charaFace F 0]
[charaFadein F 0.1 1]
＠MEDJED
My casino is meant for pharaohs. Every aspect of it must reflect that purpose.
[k]
＠MEDJED
Noisemaking and uncouth behavior are out of the question. Customers must demonstrate composure at all times.
[k]
[charaFace F 8]
＠MEDJED
If they do not...
[k]
[charaFadeout F 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk A]
[charaFace A 15]
[charaFadein A 0.1 1]
＠Mash
Um... I don't think I can keep up this pretense anymore, so I'm just going to use her real name...
[k]
＠Mash
...but it seems to me like Nitocris isn't quite her usual self somehow?
[k]
[charaFace A 0]
＠Mash
And I don't just mean because she has that sheet draped over herself again.
[k]
＠Mash
It feels like she's using that version of herself as a base for something more.
[k]
[charaFadeout A 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk E]
[charaFace E 7]
[charaFadein E 0.1 1]
＠Miyamoto Iori
I've only seen Nitocris around Chal[line 2]I mean, here and there, so I've never talked to her in person before, but yeah, I'd agree with that.
[k]
[charaFace E 8]
＠Miyamoto Iori
This might be kind of blasphemous, but it kind of seems like she's more godlike than usual, don't you think?
[k]
[charaFadeout E 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 7]
[charaFadein H 0.1 1]
＠Scheherazade
This is Nitocris's third summer here. In other words, her third time being Medjed.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
Her excitement at discovering a pyramid-shaped casino... Her confusion at being appointed a Swimsuit Swordmaster, something she had previously never heard of...
[k]
＠Scheherazade
All these emotions swirled together, pushing her already earnest nature into overdrive.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
This caused her Divinity to overflow...
[k]
[charaFace H 4]
＠Scheherazade
...and now, the Medjed side of her has become a bit stronger than usual.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
I suspect her personality has become more, um, divine, as a result...and the original Nitocris is probably asleep, most likely in a dream state.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
My guess is she won't recover until the summer ends, or until she suffers a powerful shock to her system.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
Since there's no telling what could happen to her like this, and I'd hate for her to die in an unfortunate accident...
[k]
＠Scheherazade
The least I can do is help her while working by her side.
[k]
？1：That sounds rough...
？2：My condolences...
？！
[charaSet F 1098180000 1 MEDJED]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[bgmStop BGM_EVENT_79 1.0]
[charaTalk D]
[charaFace D 0]
[charaFadein D 0.1 1]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
So...basically, you're sayin' this teru teru baldy here's the Swimsuit Swordmaster in charge of this casino?
[k]
[charaFace D 26]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
Hehe, well that's perfect! Saves me the trouble of trackin' her down!
[k]
＠Katsushika Hokusai
If I don't get a letter of challenge, [bgm BGM_EVENT_24 0.1]I'll just hafta challenge her to a match here an' now!
[k]
[charaFadeout D 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 5]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
＠Cleopatra
And I'm telling you, you can't just go around challenging the great MEDJED like this!
[k]
[charaFace G 2]
＠Cleopatra
There, you see? She's furious!
[k]
[charaFadeout G 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk F]
[charaFace F 2]
[charaFadein F 0.1 1]
＠MEDJED
Violence! Entitlement! Unacceptable!
[k]
？1：Is she glowing now!?
？2：Since when is she able to glow!?
？！
[charaFadeout F 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk H]
[charaFace H 0]
[charaFadein H 0.1 1]
＠Scheherazade
Speaking in terms of stats, she has gone from B-rank Divinity to EX-rank Medjed.
[k]
＠Scheherazade
She may differ from the real Medjed in numerous ways, but the key takeaway...
[k]
＠Scheherazade
...is that she has become this casino's guardian god, devoting all of her power to keeping it safe.
[k]
[charaFace H 6]
＠Scheherazade
And so, her eyes glow now. Though I'll admit, I'm not quite sure how that follows either.
[k]
[charaFadeout H 0.1]
[wt 0.1]
[charaTalk B]
[charaFace B 4]
[charaFadein B 0.1 1]
＠Siegfried
I don't know what's going to happen to us without a letter of challenge...but I can see that Hokusai's already on the move.
[k]
[charaFace B 2]
＠Siegfried
We'll just have to back her up as best we can, Master!
