Path to the Future/Story

Path to the Future - Opening

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Sharenaシャロン	Great job, everyone! Not only did we finish our mission, but no one was hurt! I'm so glad.		みなさん、今日はお疲れさまでした！ ケガなく任務を終えることができて なによりです！
You kidding? Come on, like those bandits had half a chance against the Fiana Freeblades!		へへっ、盗賊相手に後れをとる フィアナ義勇軍じゃないってね！		Osianオーシン
Tanyaタニア	Oh yeah? They looked like they had better odds than that against you... At least until Mareeta bailed you out.		オーシンったら調子に乗って... さっきもマリータに危ないところを 助けられてたじゃないの。
That was nothing. Credit my mother's tactics for putting me in position.		いえ、それはエーヴェルお母様の 指示が的確だったので...		Mareetaマリータ
Eyvelエーヴェル	The credit goes to our teamwork most of all. But let's delay the celebration until we've reached the castle. Another ambush could find us at any time.		今日の勝利はみんなの 力がうまくかみ合った結果よ。 だけど、城に戻るまで気を抜かないでね。 このあたりは盗賊が出没するらしいから。
...		......		Tanyaタニア
Alfonseアルフォンス	What is it, Tanya? Have you spotted something in the wilderness?		タニア、どうかしたのかい？ 向こうの荒れ地をじっと見つめて。
No, nothing like that. I'm just noticing that this land looks...worked.		この土地...今は荒れて見えるけど どことなく人の手が入った形跡が あるような気がして...		Tanyaタニア
Eyvelエーヴェル	Good eye. The slope of that hill there does look man-made.		そうね。あの丘は自然に出来たというより 造形されたような形をしているわね。
Now that you mention it, I do believe this area was plotted for farmland. It seems that banditry and a flooding river have put those plans on hold for the time being, however.		たしか...この土地は農地として 開墾する予定だったと聞いているね。 だけど、戦乱や川の氾濫のおかげで その計画は頓挫したみたいなんだ。		Alfonseアルフォンス
Mareetaマリータ	That explains why it's abandoned.		だから、少しだけ人の手が入った 跡が残っているんですね。
Shame to let all this good sunlight and fresh water go to waste.		日当りもいいし、水はけもよさそうだ。 せっかくいい土地なのにもったいないな...		Osianオーシン
Tanyaタニア	You know... That's a great point! Prince Alfonse! Why don't we handle this place ourselves?		そうだ、アルフォンス王子！ この土地をあたしたちに 開拓させてくれない？
You want to use the Heroes...to clear the land?		えっ？　英雄の君たちが この土地を切り拓くというのかい？		Alfonseアルフォンス
Tanyaタニア	Think of what we could build... Not just a farm—a whole village!		農地にするだけじゃなく ここなら村だって作れそうだよ。 どうかな？
She's right. With proper irrigation and logging, a village here could thrive.		そうね...川の治水をしっかりやって 丘の下に広がる森を伐採できれば 村の用地も確保できそうね。		Eyvelエーヴェル
Osianオーシン	Somebody say logging? Stand back! These arms are made for chopping!		おっ、力仕事が必要なら 俺に任せといてくれよ！
I'd be happy to help with some good, wholesome work like this.		私もお母様の手伝いができるなら 喜んで協力します。		Mareetaマリータ
Sharenaシャロン	Are you sure? There's no shortage of important work for Heroes.		でも、いいんでしょうか。 英雄のみなさんにそんなお仕事まで お願いしてしまって...
This is important too! And we're happy to do it.		大丈夫！　任せてよ！ うまくやってみせるからさ。		Tanyaタニア
Alfonseアルフォンス	Then that settles it. Don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything you need, all right?		それでは、お願いしてもいいだろうか。 なにか必要なものがあれば 遠慮なく言ってほしい。
You got it! Don't worry—we'll have this place bustling in no time!		よーし！ この荒れ地を見違えるような 立派な村にしてみせるよ...！		Tanyaタニア

Path to the Future - C

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Osianオーシン	We've got tons of strong Heroes helping out now. This is gonna be a breeze!
Here are my mother's schematics for the canal.				Mareetaマリータ
Tanyaタニア	Oh, wow. These are really detailed! Guess it shouldn't surprise me she's more meticulous than my dad.
Here I am! Ready to lend a hand!				Sharenaシャロン
Tanyaタニア	Just in time, Princess Sharena! We're grateful for the help.
So much progress already? This village is practically up and running! You must have a good deal of past experience with this sort of endeavor.				Sharenaシャロン
Tanyaタニア	You could say that! My dad and I helped develop Mt. Violdrake, between Thracia and Munster.
That does explain why this project is coming along so smoothly.				Sharenaシャロン
Mareetaマリータ	We may have been summoned to Askr to fight, but I see work like this as equally important. We should support the people however we can.
Of course! Any assistance the Heroes can provide will no doubt help the people of Askr flourish! You may find more action than you expect to, however. Remember, there are still bandits in the area.				Sharenaシャロン
Tanyaタニア	Don't worry. We've put way too much effort into this to let it be ruined by a few brigands!
Agreed—but stay sharp, nevertheless.				Mareetaマリータ
Sharenaシャロン	We'll deploy some more troops to the perimeter, just to be safe. Let's all be on our guard!

Path to the Future - B

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Osianオーシン	Thought we were ripe for the picking, did ya? Get lost—and don't let us catch you around here again!
All clear. They're in full retreat.				Mareetaマリータ
Tanyaタニア	...
You OK, Tanya?				Osianオーシン
Tanyaタニア	Yeah. I'm not hurt. Just...thinking. At Mt. Violdrake...some of my dad's crew got greedy and turned on us. They wanted the land for themselves, and they were ready to kill us for it. Even though we'd worked together...
Dastards.				Mareetaマリータ
Tanyaタニア	They were sick of working so hard and still going hungry. It doesn't excuse their behavior, but... They were only trying to look out for themselves.
Your own crew turned on you? Man... That'd mess anyone up.				Osianオーシン
Tanyaタニア	Storms, earthquakes, floods...all that stuff can ruin a farmstead. But worse than that is how, even if nature cooperates, people can wreck the peace all on their own. Seems like that's something Thracia and Askr have in common.
Hate to say it, but you've got a point. Sometimes people are their own worst enemies.				Osianオーシン
Mareetaマリータ	That may be true, but there is an upside. Unlike natural disasters, which we're powerless to prevent... We can protect this land from people with harmful intentions.
You know what? You're right! Defending this place against other people is something we can do! Thanks, Mareeta! I hadn't thought of it that way. We're not powerless!				Tanyaタニア
Osianオーシン	That settles it, then. No matter what, we won't let this place get overrun by thieves!
Yeah! We'll run them off as many times as it takes to make sure they don't come back!				Tanyaタニア

Path to the Future - A

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Alfonseアルフォンス	Astonishing.
Isn't it?				Sharenaシャロン
Alfonseアルフォンス	To think that where this beautiful village stands, there was nothing but wilderness a short while ago.
When you say it like that, it sounds hard to believe. I was here for the construction, and even I am doubting my own eyes.				Sharenaシャロン
Osianオーシン	Well start believing, because it was partly by your hands that this got put together!
Yeah! Thanks to you, the levee and canal are looking great. We've also got a watchtower, a granary, and a town hall! That'll do to get this place up and running.				Tanyaタニア
Eyvelエーヴェル	Yes. And once the land is cultivated, the village will sustain itself.
The Heroes come through for us in so many unexpected ways.				Sharenaシャロン
Mareetaマリータ	This was a nice change of pace.
There is more to being a Hero than simply fighting. I'm glad we were able to produce this living reminder of that fact. This is an achievement we can all be proud of.				Eyvelエーヴェル
Osianオーシン	Took the words right out of my mouth, Eyvel!
I will ask Commander Anna to recruit settlers, but something tells me we won't have to strain ourselves. This place was built by Heroes, after all. It already has a reputation.				Alfonseアルフォンス
Mareetaマリータ	Good to hear.
It still needs a name, though!				Tanyaタニア
Osianオーシン	How about the Village of Heroes?
Too vain. Oh! What if we name it after Fiana?				Tanyaタニア
Eyvelエーヴェル	I'd rather we didn't. The name of the village should be decided by the people who live in it. They will be the ones responsible for its future.
Good point. That way they'll feel like it's really theirs.				Tanyaタニア
Eyvelエーヴェル	Whatever name it receives, it will serve as a reminder of our bond with Askr...even after we're long gone.
I like that sentiment. Thanks to all of you, the people who settle here will prosper for many years to come!				Sharenaシャロン
Tanyaタニア	That reminds me...about the bandits who tried to raid us. I wonder if we might be able to sort things out with them. Maybe even offer them a place to stay. Sometimes all people like that need is a promise of a fresh start.
A fine idea. Give them something to protect, and they may yet turn their lives around.				Eyvelエーヴェル
Alfonseアルフォンス	Perhaps we can help you convince them. Peace is in all our interests.
If they give you a hard time, Vouge and I will be there to set 'em straight!				Osianオーシン
Tanyaタニア	Could you leave your axe out of this, just for once?
If the bandits and settlers can truly get along, we will have achieved something very special. People will look to them as a symbol. Proof that peace is possible.				Mareetaマリータ
Tanyaタニア	If even one person finds hope in this, it will have all been worth it!

Scenario
Mercenary Matters ←		Path to the Future		Beyond Blood →
Mareeta	Eyvel		Osian		Tanya

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