Blazing Fist Frenzy

(Commission start)

Lighter: Proxy, we're running out of time.

Lighter: We have to stop those guys in the Hollow.

Lighter: I'm relying on you to find the shortest route.

(Enter combat)

Lighter: Tsk, what a drag.

Lighter: Take the shortest route, and I'll handle any enemies along the way.

(After defeating the enemies)

Lighter: Phew, that was close. I almost stepped on Eous' foot just now.

Lighter: I'd be stuck carrying Eous if I did.

(After defeating the next enemies)

Lighter: Keep going, Proxy.

(Continue along the path)

Fairy: Target enemy has entered the fissure.

Lighter: The main force should be over there.

Lighter: By the way, Proxy... Thanks for guiding me.

(Enter the fissure)

The Hyena and the Brute

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 "The Hyena and the Brute"

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Video Summary: The hyenas are ready to share the spoils, while the brutes mock the mindless beasts.

Story Description: Lighter faces the old enemy gang head-on, and seeing that he was alone, they began to mock him.

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Arrogant Old Rival: Hey, you there! Beat it! Get outta the way, we're in a hurry.

Lighter: Sorry, but I can't let you pass.

Trash-Talking Old Rival: Whoa, hold up! Red scarf and sunglasses... You're the Red Scarf from the Sons of Calydon?

Arrogant Old Rival: Huh? The Sons of Calydon really think one guy can stop us?

Lighter: If you've got a problem with the Sons of Calydon, settle it fair and square. Don't go causing trouble in Blazewood.

Arrogant Old Rival: Hahahaha... fair and square? Since when does the Outer Ring care about fair play? I must've missed the memo.

Arrogant Old Rival: In a place like this, it's all about who's got more muscle. Only the winner gets to decide what's fair.

Lighter: The Outer Ring doesn't need any more pointless fights. Calydon... that's all history now.

Lighter: Today's the last day of Settlement Days. By the rules, if you've got beef, challenge us properly.

Lighter: So, what's it gonna be?

Trash-Talking Old Rival: Rules? You guys playing house or something?

Arrogant Old Rival: Enough talk, take this—

Red Scarf

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 "Red Scarf"

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Video Summary: The Red Scarf should talk big, and never back down.

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Lighter: I, Lighter, of the Sons of Calydon—

Lighter: ...am here to issue a challenge to all of you.

Brute: All of us?

Brute: Heh, what are you putting up?

Lighter: ...my red scarf.

Brute: Fine.

Brute: We'll stake our bad blood with the Sons of Calydon.

Brute: Heh, don't quit right away.

Lighter: Challenge accepted...

Lighter: I'll take on all of you... So bring it!

(Enter side-scrolling mode)

Brute: You're unarmed. Heh, you really think you can take on all of us?

Lighter: To deal with you, fists are more than enough.

(Reach the final fight)

Brute: Tsk, you're in bad shape. Can you still put those fists up?

Lighter: Heh, you're one to talk, cowering all the way back there...

Lighter: Well, I'm done warming up—

Lighter: I hope you can make my red scarf even brighter!

(After defeating the enemy)

A Toast to The Champion

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 "A Toast to The Champion"

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Video Summary: Here's to a victory against all odds, to the unsung champion.

Story Description: Lighter tears off his red scarf, raising it high in declaration of his victory. Here's to a victory against all odds, to the unsung champion.

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With Lighter's final blow, the fight is over.

Lighter: Phew...

At dusk, Lighter's silhouette is framed by the glow of the setting sun. He shrugs off his jacket and tosses it aside.

Lighter: I, Lighter of the Sons of Calydon, have completed the challenge as promised.

Lighter: The red scarf isn't something you can take from us.

Lighter: By the rules of Settlement Days, all your old debts with Calydon are settled here and now.

Only one person witnesses this grand showdown. Lighter looks over...

Lighter: Proxy, I did it.

Lighter: Beat every last one of 'em.

Lighter: No cheers for the champion?

Perhaps no one else will ever know about this victory, but at least for now, let the sunset linger a bit longer and let the faint applause last a bit more.

Here's to a victory against all odds, to the unsung champion.