Hero's Journal

Steps

1. Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge
2. Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge
3. Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge
4. Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge

Dialogue

 Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge

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Complete "Hero's Journal (I)" and "Hero's Journal (II)".

Suibian Temple

(Start "Hero's Journal (I)")

I want to write an adventure story... How did my seniors do it?

"Facing evil enemies, the heroes fearlessly embark on their adventurous journey..."

"...The Demon Lord was defeated by the heroes, and everyone lived happily ever after."

Lucia: Now that's what I call a perfect ending!

Lucia: But is this where... the story ends?

Lucia: Hmm... (‍I should ask Wise. He knows a thing or two!I should ask Wise. He knows a thing or two!Text for Wise / I should ask Belle about this. She knows everything!I should ask Belle about this. She knows everything!Text for Belle‍)

 Complete the story with Lucia

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All the plot points gathered, it's time to write the ending for this story.

Suibian Temple

(Talk to (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍))

Lucia: Hey, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), I'm about to write a spooky story — wanna join me?

Writing a story...

Like co-writing?

Lucia: Yep.

Lucia: Where this story goes in the end — that's totally up to you!

Lucia: Stories... they usually start like this, right?

Lucia: "Once upon a time..."

Lucia: "...The blood-thirsty Demon Lord descended upon the peaceful village, harming the once-settled villagers; those who remained fell into a state of fear and unrest."

Lucia: "Witnessing this tragic scene, a brave Thiren hero decided to step up and rid the villagers of this menace!"

Lucia: "But finding the Demon Lord wasn't easy — it was holed up deep in the wilderness with countless followers, waiting to strike."

So it's an adventure story.

So it's a Thiren hero.

Lucia: Ssh...

Lucia: Do you think this Thiren hero can defeat the Demon Lord and restore peace to the village?

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(Start "Hero's Journal (II)")

"To make sure he could defeat the Demon Lord, the hero checked his weapon."

"He had no sharp spear, no gleaming sword... but he got the fangs and claws given by heaven to the Thirens, and a brave heart."

Manato glances at the massive weapon in his hand.

Lucia: ...Don't sweat the small stuff. Stories are always different from what's in real life!

Lucia: "Besides that, he got an awesome friend — one who was ready to join him on the quest to defeat the Demon Lord!"

Komano Manato: Who's that?

Lucia: The role of this loyal friend will be played by me!

Komano Manato: Alright then. When would the brave hero and his loyal friend be ready to hit the road?

Lucia: Hmm, it's kinda urgent — let's say, now!

(Open tutorial (Character Intro) Lucia)

(Defeat all enemies)

Lucia: "The Thiren, with his valor, was unstoppable! After fighting through countless brutal battles, he finally stood before the Demon Lord."

Lucia: "Even the fearsome Demon Lord was no match for him. Facing his defeated enemy, he raised his weapon without hesitation..."

Lucia: "But in his final moments, the dying Demon Lord suddenly cursed..."

Lucia: "Look at your eyes, your fangs, your claws... You think you've beaten me — but one day, you'll meet the same fate as mine!"

Lucia: "The resolute hero, unfazed by the Demon Lord's words, instantly accomplished the heroic feat of slaying it."

Lucia: "But that eerie smile on the Demon Lord's face before submitting to execution... it filled him with unease..."

Komano Manato: ...Got any plot twists?

Lucia: "...One day not long after, the hero discovered he was gradually transforming into the appearance of that Demon Lord."

Lucia: "Despite his best efforts to explain, the once-grateful villagers now went out of their way to avoid him; wherever he went, he could hear whispered speculations and the sounds of people fleeing in terror..."

Lucia: "In the midst of turmoil, he found himself growing increasingly agitated and short-tempered, as if his soul was gradually slipping away... His companion, heartbroken by his condition, became determined to find a way to break this curse."

Komano Manato: Lucia, should I... uh, play along with your story? Like, give you some roars... or do something?

Lucia: Nope, no need — there won't be any hero scenes for a while, and you'll get your turn to shine later!

Komano Manato: ...Alright, I get it. So, the newly crowned "Demon Lord"... should go hang out somewhere deserted for now?

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 Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge

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Complete "Hero's Journal (III)".

Suibian Temple

(Start "Hero's Journal (III)")

Lucia and Yuzuha are huddling together discussing the plot.

Lucia: ...And that's how the last chapter went down. Now, the hero's friend is off to find a way to break this curse!

Yuzuha: So, what character do I need to play?

Lucia: Yuzuha, ever heard about those tasty but poisonous mushrooms that make people trip when they eat them by mistake...?

Yuzuha: Yeah, I've heard about that. Speaking of which, Kama is really good at identifying different mushrooms...

Lucia: "There was this legend among the tanuki clan — deep in the wilderness, there was this rare and mysterious mushroom that was supposed to be super delicious... and they said if you eat it, you'd become smart and clear-headed!"

Lucia: "And so, the hero's friend invited the girl of the spirit tanuki clan to set off together in search of the delicious mushrooms..."

Yuzuha: Ah, I get it now...

Yuzuha: Rare and mysterious mushrooms, huh? Bet there's some beast guarding them... Time for the thrilling fight scene!

(Open tutorial (Character Intro) Yidhari)

(Defeat all enemies)

Lucia: "After quite a journey, the hero's friend managed to recover the precious mushroom for him."

Yuzuha: Of course — that "girl of the spirit tanuki clan" was a super reliable partner!

Lucia: "The hero's friend shoved the mushroom into his — for now, 'its' — mouth.
The former hero calmed down from his rage and agitation... but his gaze remained cold, like that of a wild beast."

Lucia: "Just this mushroom alone didn't seem enough to fully awaken the hero..."

Yuzuha: So, for everything else... we'll need some other friends to help out?

Yuzuha: But Manato with that "cold gaze"... Hahaha! Feels like I haven't seen that in forever!

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 Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge

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Complete "Hero's Journal (IV)".

Suibian Temple

(Start "Hero's Journal (IV)")

Facing Lucia's eloquent speech, Yidhari is visibly confused.

Lucia: For this part of the story, I need a "sea monster" to help me tell it!

Yidhari: I'm no sea monster. You though...

Lucia: Strawberry Parfait~ Listen to me!

Yidhari: Alright. Keep going...

Lucia: "Facing the hero's cold gaze, the friend came up with a new idea."

Lucia: "'The Demon Lord has no emotions... If we can help the hero find his emotions again, maybe we can break the curse!'"

Yidhari: ...I see. So what should we do?

Lucia: "All denizens of the ocean know — the tears of sea monsters are precious ingredients for magical potions; legend has it that sea monsters are cold and distant because they've locked away their emotions in their abandoned tears."

Lucia: "All their experiences — the joy of roaming and leaping in the sunlight, the fear of storms and undercurrents, the pain of parting with loved ones on shore... all of it was sealed within."

Lucia: "And so, the hero's friend invited a beautiful sea monster to help search for the fallen teardrops..."

Yidhari: Alright. Let's move out~

(Defeat all enemies)

Lucia: "After quite a journey, the hero's friend managed to retrieve the sea monster's tears for him."

Yidhari: Hmm, that went pretty smoothly?

Lucia: "The hero's friend forced the tears into his mouth... His gaze grew gentle, yet blank and childlike."

Lucia: "Even after recovering his emotions and sanity, the hero still couldn't remember his past experiences — as well forgetting his courage and adventures."

Yidhari: Looks like this friend needs another helping hand to help the hero recover his memories?

Yidhari: Well then, time for me to head out~

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 Complete Lucia's "Hero's Journal" challenge

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Complete "Hero's Journal (V)" and "Hero's Journal (VI)".

Suibian Temple

(Start "Hero's Journal (V)")

Lucia: Good day, m'lady~

Alice: Pfft... stop joking, Lucia.

Alice: I've heard Yuzuha's story about the hero... So, what can I do for him?

Lucia: "To awaken the hero's memories, his friend searched everywhere for a solution."

Lucia: "After spending countless hours and meeting countless people, she finally learned from an elderly man..."

Lucia: "In the nobles' old manor, they kept the nectar of the seven-colored flower; drink the nectar, and your memories will return."

Lucia: "Although the manor was abandoned, luck was on our side — a kind-hearted noble young lady heard the hero's tale and offered to guide the hero's friend back to the manor ruins to search for the nectar."

Alice: I'm guessing... things didn't go so smoothly? Like, maybe the manor's former glory attracted some greedy gangs...

Alice: Now, the young lady's blade will be drawn for her friends!

(Defeat all enemies)

Lucia: "Just like the last two times, the hero's friend successfully obtained that magical nectar."

Lucia: "The hero took the flower nectar and downed it in one gulp..."

Alice: ...Hmm, that must be super sweet, huh? Need some water?

Lucia: Right...

Lucia: "The hero took the honey water that his friend carefully prepared using the precious nectar, and drank it in one gulp..."

Alice: Hmm, that's more like it! Isn't it time we wrapped up this story?

Lucia: Do you think the story will end in a way that makes everyone happy?

Alice: Lucia!

Lucia: Alright, alright!

Lucia: "Luckily, the hero finally regained his sanity, emotions, and memories, and returned to his former self."

Lucia: "After all, there are Demon Lords lurking in other places, harming innocent people — now, the hero can once again embark on a righteous journey to vanquish evil!"

Alice: Phew... That's good.

Alice: Lucia's story seems to be going pretty smoothly this time, quite different from those unsettling plots we've seen before.

Lucia: Everyone loves a happy ending, and I'm no exception~

Alice: Really...

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(Start "Hero's Journal (VI)")

Lucia's story has come to its end.
...Everyone at the Spook Shack has really gone above and beyond to help her out.

Still, I can't shake the feeling she's hinting at something...

Lucia: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / Hey, BelleHey, BelleText for Belle‍) — what do you think of this story?

Even if the hero became a Demon Lord...

With the help of his friends...

...He could still return to the mortal realm...

Lucia: Ahem, what brought the hero back to himself was reason, emotion, and memories — that's what the story's about.

Lucia: But you seem more interested in the friend part?

Only friends can help you find those back.

Friends do the magic.

Lucia: ...Hmm. But...

Lucia: ...The hero and Demon Lords are pretty similar, right? Courage and danger — they're really just a step apart.

Lucia: Perhaps one day, the protagonist will once again fall into the abyss...

But you have a lot of friends, Lucia.

With us here, you won't fall.

Lucia: ...Is that so?

Lucia: Alright. If that's what you think, I'll believe so, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍).

Lucia: The protagonist of this story will, with the help of their friends... forever and ever continue their adventurous journey as a "hero", carrying justice and courage in their heart!

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