[They arrive on the boat and go into Fargo's room.] Fargo: It's been quite some time, Irenes... You've grown up... Irenes: Fargo... You have not changed at all... You are still here drowning in memories of the past... Fargo: What do you know...!? I lost everything when I lost Zelbess... Irenes: Dat ist untrue... My sister left hope... A treasure that may one day bring humans and demi-humans together... Fargo: You mean Nikki...? Irenes: Ja... And his sister... Marcy. Fargo: ......!? That child died with Zelbess when Luccia... Irenes: You do not know anyt'ing, do you...? Or you refuse to know. You only remember the past which ist favorable for you. Luccia tried to save my sister Zelbess... But she was only able to save the baby... Marcy... Luccia felt responsible and has supported Marcy from a distance throughout her life. Look at you now... Where ist the old you, who had the passion and desire to build a new world with my sister? Fargo: I told you... The old me is dead...! Now what do you want!? I don't need to be lectured by you! Irenes: ...... Understood. Let me get to the point. You have taken away the "song" of the demi-humans. In otter words, we would like you to free the sage... Fargo: I see... But why? You know that song, too, don't you? Irenes: Do not feign ignorance, Fargo. You should know better... Only when the song is sung by one with special power can the effects be brought into full play. My sister, Zelbess, ist dead, and you have taken away the sage. Marbule no longer hast its true power without dat song... Marbule is not a nesting ground for evil dream spirits... Fargo: Interesting... But so what? I don't want outsiders in Marbule... That suits me just fine. Irenes: How much longer are you going to be stubborn? The Marbule you once knew ist no longer there...! You will only find a nightmare. Open your eyes to reality... Fargo: I'm not releasing the sage no matter what you say. Irenes: ...... Fine... I will not beseech you. I will not give up on the resignation of Marbule. I will continue to strive to make my sister's dream come true... [She leaves.] Fargo: ...... [They leave and head downstairs. They enter a room with many demi-humans inside...] [A familiar looking man with a mop walks up to them.] Old Man: Excuse me, but I need to get to work... Please let me through. (Serge): Let him through. [He leaves.] [In the hall...] Old Man: I have to mop the floors. Let me through. Pirate: Alright, go. Don't slack off! [He walks through.] Pirate: That old man used to be the leader of Marbule. But now he's down in the dumps, moppin' the floors of the Zelbess. Through this door is the "Grand Slam," a world where the weak are victims of the strong! Power is justice! Just what the captain preaches! Anyway, I'll let you through if you get the captain's permission! [They go and see a magic show.] Sneff: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Sneff's ffantastic magic show!!! Is there anyone in the audience who would like to volunteer ffor this next trick? How about you, young lady? Lady: Who, me? Well... It does seem like fun... but... You're not going to slice me in two, or stick knives in me, are you? Sneff: Noffing to worry about, young lady... You're in good hands wiff Sneff. Now, please step up to the stage. Lady: Here goes nothing...! [She goes up to the stage.] Sneff: Now, what is your name? Lady: Jill... Sneff: Well, let's start off wiff someffing simple. Jill, you are going to walk on air! You're ffeeling lighter, Jill... Very... light... One! Two! Free! [He casts a spell, she floats.] Jill: Eeeek! [Everyone claps.] Sneff: And now, ffor the main event! Jill... You will now become a chair. You will be able to wiffstand any weight! One! Two! Free! [A pirate swipes the air above and below her.] Sneff: See... No strings! [The pirate sits on her.] Sneff: She's even able to support a ffatso like him! OK then, it's about time we brought Jill back! One! Two! Free! [She goes back to normal.] Sneff: So... How was it, Jill? Jill: Ummm... It felt like I had no control over my body... But it didn't hurt me one bit! It was very strange...! Sneff: Fank you very much ffor your assistance. Spectator: You're a phony!!! You and her probably had this all planned out! Sneff: ......!? You don't believe in magic...? Looks like I have someffing to prove to you. Step up to the stage! [He does.] Spectator: Yeah... Go ahead and do what you want. I know there's a trick!!! Sneff: You're a real live wire! What's your name? Spectator: It's Jack! Sneff: Seeing as how restless and irritated you are, here's one of my ffavorite tricks! I will turn you into a cat...! I call it... "Cat on a Hot Tin Rooff!" One! Two! Free! [He changes into a cat.] Sneff: So, what do you fink? Don't be affraid. I'll change you back to normal. One! Two! Free! [He changes back to normal.] Sneff: Do you believe me now, Jack? Jack: ...... [He steps down.] Sneff: Fank you very much ffor your assistance. I hope everyone enjoyed the show. That's about it ffor today... Until next time! [He leaves.] [They visit Fargo upstairs.] Radius: We'd like to get through the Grand Slam... Fargo: Oh? The Grand Slam, eh...? So you're out for blood... Tell me, where did you folks come from? Radius: Marbule. Fargo: What...? Marbule...? What are you doing here, anyway? Radius: We're looking for the sage of Marbule. Fargo: Well, well, well... I'm sorry, but there's no one of that sort aboard the Zelbess. Plus, I don't want strangers ruining my fun on my ship. Sorry... I can't grant you access. [He smokes.] Fargo: But that wouldn't be fun now, would it? The foundation of the Zelbess is entertainment. What do you say you try your luck? Radius: Try our luck...? Fargo: That's right. There's a casino down below. If you win, I'll give you access to the Grand Slam. But if you lose, how about you give me your boat docked by the entrance? Well, what do you say? (Serge): Let's do it! Fargo: Good. That's the spirit! I'll meet you down at the casino! Don't chicken out now... Hah hahahaha! [They go there.] [Sneff is gambling.] Sneff: Noooooo...! Not again...!!! Fargo: Give it up, old man Sneff. You don't have what it takes. Just keep doing your shows, that's all. Sneff: Nuff...!!! One of these days, I'm gonna slap your dirty fface wiff a wad of cash and get the hell offa this ship! [He leaves.] Fargo: Well, well, well... Look who's here. That old man has built up quite a debt from this casino. So now, I own him. I suggest you don't let the same happen to you! Excuse me, everyone... May I have your attention please... I need to have a private game with these folks. Would you mind leaving us alone for a while? I'll clear any debts you may have. Man: Are you serious, Captain? Fargo: Did I stutter? Man: Alright! [He leaves.] Guy: The captain is G-O-O-D! Better watch it! [He leaves.] Gambler: Take it easy on 'em, Captain. Fargo: Hah hahahahah! [He leaves.] Fargo: Thanks everyone. I'll be done soon. OK then, let's begin. Dealer: The usual, Captain? Fargo: Yes, "Sudden Death." The rules are simple. Press the X Button after the dealer spins the compass. We'll alternate turns. The pointer will stop on north, east, south, or west. Should the pointer stop on south, where it stands now, you lose. Simple game, isn't it? Just don't make the pointer stop on south. It's a game of luck rather than skill. OK then, I'll go first... [He goes and gets a west.] Fargo: Heh heh... You're up. [You go and get a south.] Fargo: Hah hahahah! You've got a ways to go before you can beat me!!! Well then, it looks like you owe me your boat. Don't hold a grudge. I won that game fair and square. I guess that means you'll have to swim back! Hah hahahaha! [He leaves.] [They go to the inn.] Owner: Ohhh... Sorry about that! ...Didn't realize I had a customer. Please excuse me, hehe... So, what can I do for you? [His cat goes up the ladder behind the counter.] Owner: HEY! Don't go up there!!! [It crawls back down.] Radius: Right above this inn is... Harle: The casino where we played Fargo... Radius: Something's fishy... If only we could move around freely, like that cat... [They return to the magic show.] [Sneff comes out.] Sneff: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sneff's ffantastic magic show!!! How about we start offf wiff my "Cat on a Hot Tin Rooff," today!? Do I have a volunteer ffrom the audience? You ffolks must be new around here... Would you like to volunteer? (Serge): Sure Sneff: Excellent! Please step up to the stage. [They do.] Sneff: Are you ready!? One! Two! Free! [They change into cats and run away.] Sneff: Nuff! Where do you think you're going!? [They go up the ladder in the inn to a hidden room. There stands the inn owner.] Owner: Hehehe... Pop's at it again... [He turns the handle from below, causing Sneff to lose.] Sneff: Nooooo! Why me!? This happens to me every time I start winning big!!! Fargo: Hah hahaha!!! Too bad, old man! You have to learn when to quit! Sneff: Nuff... I wanted to buy some cat ffood ffor those ffolks... Fargo: Cat food...? For whom? Sneff: Nuff...! None of your beeswax! O-O-Ouch...!!! M-My back... [below...] Owner:!!! Phew... Don't scare me like that... [He sits, you steal the handle.] [They visit Sneff in his room.] Sneff: You had me worried sick...!!! I had to lie down a bit because I stained my back running... Ffinally... I'm able to stand up. I'm not 100% better yet, but... I fink I can change you back... Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sneff's ffantastic magic show!!! Uhhh... I have to start offf like that to concentrate. Anyway, here we go... One! Two! Free! [You change back.] Sneff: Ffew... That's a load off my shoulders... I better stop using that magic. Listen, I'm very sorry you had to put up wiff being a cat. Iff there's anything I can do to make it up to you... I would like to help but... Due to unfforeseen circumstances, I'm fforced to stay on this ship... Please do come by again iff you're ever around. The least I can do is offfer you a cup of tea... [You go visit Fargo, who's talking to Nikki.] Fargo: I can't allow you to see the Grand Slam. Nikki: But why? I really need to talk to the sage about teaching me the song...! Or else... that beautiful island, Marbule, will be gone forever! I can't just stand here and do nothing...! Fargo: You don't understand... True beauty if found within a dying entity. Therefore, I will watch over Marbule when its time comes... Furthermore, you and I have a contract. For the time being, you are in my possession. What am I supposed to do should anything happen to you? That would be a great financial loss for me... Nikki: So you're saying I'm nothing but a mere object... Fargo: ...... If that is what you think, so be it. [He turns.] Nikki:!!! Th-That dressing table... It looks exactly like my mother's...! There's even that scratch I made when I was a child...! Wait a minute...!? Could it be that you are my... Father...!? Fargo: ...... Nikki: The gentle and caring father I used to know!? You're my father, aren't you!? But why aren't you participating in such dubious acts!? Fargo: I am no longer the father you once knew... I lost everything when your mother, Zelbess passed away... Including myself... Laugh at me all you want. Pity me if you wish... But remember this, Nikki, man is not as strong as you think. Nikki: ......Father... ...I...... [He leaves.] Fargo: Do you folks want to challenge me again? You know you can't beat me. (Serge): Let's do it! Fargo: Oh really!? You folks never learn... I'll meet you down there. [They go to the gambling room.] Fargo: I thought you might have chickened out. OK then, I'll go first... [He gets a south.] Fargo: WHAT...!? Impossible! ......!!! Interesting little item you have there... So I guess you found me out. I lose... heh heh... As promised, I'll give you access to the Grand Slam. Of course, you'll get your boat back as well. But how did you get a hold of that handle? [He leaves.] [They go to the Grand Slam area.] Old Man: Yes, what is it? Why are you following me? As you can see, I am quite busy. I do not have the time for a game of tag. (Serge): Where's the Dead Sea? Sage: The Dead Sea...? Why do you wish to enter the Dead Sea? Do you realize humans have stolen our land along with our legendary treasure? Humans will do anything for profit, no matter what the cost. The demi-humans aboard this ship are living proof. We have lost all sense of pride, with no dreams for tomorrow. We just cling to the mercy of humans every day. Why must we demi-humans lend a hand to humans? What will you do if I refuse...? Will you go as far as using brute force? (Serge): Of course! Sage: I see... Then prepare yourselves... [They defeat him.] Sage: Hmmm... I sense that you are quite serious about entering the Dead Sea... Could it be that you are carrying the burden of fate for the human race, no, for all life-forms...? Then let me give you this... I am sure you will be able to put it go good use. But remember ...opening a new gate also brings forth a new misfortune. Do not forget. There is an area near the Dead Sea where the tides are different. Use that item there. Nature will take over from there. [Nikki comes in.] Nikki: Finally... I knew I'd find you here... You know the legendary song of Marbule, right? I want you to teach me the song... Please...! Sage: Why do humans have to be so selfish? That song only has a place in the hearts of demi-humans. Why should I teach you the song? Nikki: Irenes asked me... Sage: Heh... I see that she has not given up. Nikki: But it's not only because she asked me to. But it's only because she asked me to. I personally have a great interest in that song. A beautiful song, originating from a beautiful island... I'm not 100% sure I'll be able to pull it off... But if it means I can save someone through my song... Sage: There was once a man just like you... Nikki: ......! Who? Sage: Fargo... Nikki: ... My father!? Sage: Ahhh, so you are his son... I guess history does repeat itself. I had high hopes for that man. High hopes that he would one day tear down the wall between demi-humans and humans. But look at us now. The walls seem even higher. Nikki: Please... Don't speak badly of my father... No one understands the pain and suffering he's going through! Even though he has built up this lively place, he screams in sorrow alone, within his dark, deep self... But I can hear him! His screams of despair, which no one else can hear... or wants to hear... Sage: ...... So you can hear him, too... Nikki: I beg of you, please... I bet if my father hears that song... Sage: I am sorry, but I have other areas of the ship I must mop... Nikki: But...! Sage: ...While I hum myself a song... Nikki: Then you'll...!? I saw the way you fought back there. I've been looking for tough guys like you. It would be an honor if we could talk inside my ship. [He leaves.] [They head to get on Nikki's ship.] Guy: Nikki has told me all about you guys. Hop on! (Serge): Hop on [They get on his boat and go in Nikki's room.] Nikki: Rockin'! I knew you'd come! Well, now that we're all here, here's my idea. How would you all like to save an island with a song? Miki: Hah! Think before you speak, Nikki! You've gotta be out of your mind! Nikki: No, I'm serious. According to Irenes, the island of Marbule is infected with monsters. Their only weakness is a demi-human song that the sage knows... While we perform our gig near the island, these people will exterminate all the monsters. That's the plan. Of course you'll help out, right? (Serge): Of course! Nikki: Rockin'! I knew you'd help. Irenes: I shall gat'er all the demi humans on dis boat to play backup instruments. It will be difficult for humans to play the proper notes for our song... Miki: But don't we have to bring this ship over to Marbule? Our ship's chained to the Zelbess, you know? Guy: And plus we have a contract with that Fargo guy! We can't just leave...! Nikki: Yes, I know. I don't intend to go with our ship alone. Wouldn't want to dissappoint our fans aboard the Zelbess... The only hurdle left to clear now is how to convince my fath... I mean, Fargo. I'll leave that up to you, Irenes. We have to concentrate on setting up the gig. Miki: Hey, you know... This is starting to sound interesting... It's almost like a test to see how far we can take our show. Nikki: So you're with me on this, Miki!? Great! Let's get ready for rehearsal, everyone! Thank you for your support, Sage. Sage: Heh heh heh... I trust you will put on a good "gig!" [Everyone leaves but Irenes.] Irenes: Excuse me... We seem to have involved you in quite a task... If there ist anyt'ing at all I can do, I will be happy to join you... (Serge): Have her join your party [They leave and get to their boat. You head to Death's Door.]