[They head to Opassa Beach where the portal is.] Radius: So this is the dimensional gate... Harle: Zen let'z get going! [They transport into the other world.] Boy: A-Ahhhh! Ahhhh!!!!!!! [3 odd shadow like cats surround a boy.] Boy: G-Go away! Shoo!!! Leave me alone! ......!? [Seeing Lynx, they leave.] Boy: ......? W-W-What's... going on...? Y-Y-Yikes! O-O-Over here is a scary lookin' cat man!!! Boy, am I in a major FIX! Radius: Begone, if you wish to live... Harle: Get out of our way. [The shadow cats leave.] Boy: Pheeew...! YOu saved me! I thought you were bad guys, too, from the way you look. I was lookin' for rainbow shells when those things started harassing me. But look! I got the shells alright! I better head back and give 'em to Kiki! Thanks a lot for saving me! Bye! [He pauses.] Hey, mister, you should be careful, too. Lots of monsters are running loose nowadays. All the grown-ups say it's a rebellion led by Serge. And I heard this Serge is trying to kill everyone on the island!!! I can't believe someone would want to do that! I wonder what's gonna happen to us...? [He leaves.] Radius: It looks like there is much chaos going on here. Harle: An uprizing led by Serge? So, Serge has become ze enemy of ze people... [They go to Termina and head to the bar.] Bartender: W-Who is it? Y-You are... J-Just wait right there! I'll unlock it for you. [They enter.] Guile: You are alive...!? But that body of yours will not return to normal, eh... Unfortunately, I will not be able to help you at this time... Please understand. [They go in back and meet Zoah and Karsh.] Karsh: It's been a while, Lynx... Or is it Serge? After we fought you guys, we also entered Fort Dragonia too... [They flash back to finding Viper] Karsh: General!!! !!! You're...!? [He sees Serge and Kid vanish.] Karsh: He disappeared!? ......! Damn! This is bad... General! Are you alright!? Viper: U-Ughhh... Riddel... Karsh: ...... Don't just stand around! Help the general!!! ZOAH: I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO THE GENERAL... Marcy: Like... I can't believe it... ZOAH: WHAT IN DRAGOON'S NAME HAPPENED HERE...? Marcy: So, like, what are all these shiny shards...? Karsh: Not now! We have to stop the bleeding! Marcy, you pick up those broken pieces! [Back to the present...] Karsh: We brought the general to Hermit's Hideaway and prayed for his recovery. He was able to escape death, but he still needs rest. However, we can't leave the manor for too long... So we came back here, leaving Marcy behind to take care of him, only to find... ZOAH: THE PORRE MILITARY HAD TAKEN CONTROL OF TERMINA... Karsh: DAMMIT! What a shame!!! ZOAH: WE KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON: THE GENERAL TALKS IN HIS SLEEP. LYNX IS BEHIND THIS, CORRECT? Karsh: That bastard. He's not gonna get away with this! We've got some fault in all of this, so we gotta do something about it. But first, we've gotta rescue Lady Riddel. She's being held captive at the manor, which the Porre military has converted into their headquarters... Hey, with your uniform, you can enter undetected, right? Let's join forces for the time being! It's not too late to go after him! ZOAH: ONE OF US WILL REMAIN HERE TO COLLECT INFO. THE OTHER WILL ENTER THE MANOR. LET US MEET AFTERWARDS. Karsh: Oh yeah. The shards on the ground must've been the Dragon Tear... We've gathered as many as possible, but we don't have any use for it. You can have them. [They choose Karsh to come with them.] [On the way outta town, Norris is talking to some soldiers.] Norris: Then bring this boy Serge to me, as soon as you find him. Porre Soldiers: Yes, sir! Norris: Why, Sir Lyns!!! Sir Lynx, where have you been all this time? We heard that you headed to Fort Dragonia with the general. Exactly what happened back there? There have been many strange occurrences since then. Perhaps you know of a boy named Serge? Soldier: Commander Norris, there is an urgent message from command! Norris: What is it? Soldier: Umm, sir, it is a level 2 security message... Norris: Go ahead, take no heed. This man is one of us. Soldier: Yes, sir! Grobyc has just arrived at the manor, sir. Norris: Hmm... He is quite ahead of schedule. Understood, I will return ASAP. Soldier: Yes, sir! Norris: Sir Lynx, forgive me, but I must return to the manor at once. Please come to the manor a little later. We will discuss this in more detail there. [They head to Viper Manor.] Soldier: Sir Lynx, please go on through. [The gate opens. They head inside.] [Meanwhile, downstairs, the Porre soldiers hold Riddel captive.] Porre Officer: Being stubborn, eh? I'm going to ask you one more time. What happened at Fort Dragonia!? Where is General Viper!? And where is the Frozen Flame!? Riddel: I do not know. And even if I did, I would never tell you! Porre Officer: Damn this goody-two-shoes... Listen up, missy, do you know what kind of predicament you're in!? Norris: Please, sir, this woman has done nothing wrong. Porre Officer: She is a prisoner of the Porre military. This is a legitimate interrogation! Norris: I do not believe that, Sir. There has to be a better way to go about this! Just give it a little more time and... Porre Officer: We don't have the time, Norris! I have no time to be listening to your idealistic theories. Now, missy... Let's have you go down to the basement. Norris: No, please wait... Porre Officer: Norris!!! I've had enough of you for today. I want you to stay out of this! Norris: ...... Porre Officer: Take her away! Soldier: Yes sir! Soldier: Hah! [They escort her away.] Porre Officer: You disappoint me... Remain on standby in the parlor! I can't hear you! Norris: Please, wait. Think of what you are doing. Can you live with that? Porre Officer: He won't talk to you. He has no interest other than fighting. Norris: This cannot be... Is he the one from the lab...? Porre Officer: That's right. This is the Killing Machine Grobyc. Groybc: ...... Grobyc-only-takes-orders from-those-who-are-stronger. [He leaves.] Porre Officer: Hah...! Another soldier who won't listen... Dismissed! [Norris leaves. Another soldier comes in.] Porre Officer: Call in the cook! The "hell" one, of course... Soldier: Yes, sir! [You enter the manor and head to see Norris.] Norris: Sir Lynx! Please excuse these squalid conditions. Sir... This has been bothering me since we met up in Termina. You seem to be different from what I last remember... You just seem... different... Harle: Zis man'z not Lynx. Norris: What? Harle: He may look like Lynx on ze outside but hiz spirit iz zat of Serge. Norris: Is it true? Sir Lynx... What has happened? [They explain. Later...] Norris: I see... So the Serge commanding the insurgent troops is the real Lynx... Everything is starting to make sense. We were wrong all along. We never should have joined forces with Lynx... And what brings you here? Karsh: Riddel!!! Where is Lady Riddel!!!? Bring her out, NOW!!! You lay one filthy finger on her and you die! ARGHHHHHH! Norris: I see... Then you are here to rescue her. Understood. I would like to help. Riddel should be in the basement prison. Please, take this. [He gives you a key.] Norris: There is a sewage system below the prison. You should be able to break into the prison by making your way through the sewers. Use the hatch downstairs. The sewers are full of monsters. Please be alert, I have heard of one particularly frightful monster. I will be in the 1F main hall. Please meet me there once you rescue Riddel. [Downstairs...] Soldier: Hi, Orcha. It's that time again! Orcha: CHA!? WhatCHA talkin' about? Soldier: You know... This... [He rings a bell.] Orcha: CHAAAAAAAAA! [He transforms into a demonized version of himself.] Hell Orcha: ACHA-CHA-CHA-CHA! Soldier: Your guest is waiting in the basement. Hell Orcha: ACHA! [He leaves with the soldier.] [They go through the sewers. The current pushes them down to a low area.] Harle: Ze water's flow iz too fast... We should be able to stop it somewhere. [They continue on. Suddenly, a huge beetle like creature falls from the ceiling and attacks. It is defeated.] [They climb the ladder upstairs. Above is Fargo, in a cell.] Fargo: Arg...! What the hell am I doin' here...? I miss the smell o' the sea... ARG! [The bed shakes.] Fargo: Somethin' down below!? [He gets off the bed] Harle: Iz anybody zere? Fargo: Aye! Hold on a bit. Heave HOOOOOO!!! [He moves the bed over, they come out.] Fargo: Shiver me timbers! LYNX!? Harle: Just calm down... Do you really t'ink Lynx would be here? Fargo: He's right before me eyes, ain't he!? Harle: Zis izn't Lynx. He'z Serge on ze inside. Fargo: You're pullin' me leg! Hmmm... It is strange that he'd be here... But I'm honored that you would come save me. I owe ya one. Harle: We're not here to rescue you. We're here to rescue General Viper'z daughter. Fargo: Oh, is that so. Well, you ended up savin' me anyway. Let me help. Harle: Do you know where General Viper'z daughter iz? Fargo: Aye...! A young lass was taken to the cell next door. Well, how do we get outta here? Harle: Here'z ze key to ze prison. Fargo: Oh, great. [He unlocks the door.] Fargo: I'm gonna go free the others and make me escape. Good luck to ya. [He leaves.] [They go in the room next door, where Riddel is.] Porre Officer: This man is our secret weapon, Hell's Cook. Riddel: You are the cook, Orcha! What have you done to him!? Porre Officer: We had him eat some Quadffid seeds, found in Hydra Marshes. It has the power to release one's dark side. After that, we just ring a special bell and next thing you know, we have Hell's Cook, Orcha! Riddel: How horrible... But why, Orcha...? Porre Officer: We needed him to steal the Dragon's Tear from Guldove. Of course, his true self has no idea what he has done. Porre Officer: Now prepare yourself! Who knows what this crazy man will do! Riddel: NO! [They enter.] Karsh: Lady Riddel!!! I have come to save you! Porre Officer: You are... Sir Lynx. But why are you here? Karsh: Actually, this man ain't Lynx! Porre Officer: What...? Harle: It's too hard to explain. We're just here to take Riddel back. Orcha: Mwa-CHA-CHA-CHA-CHA! Don'tCHA go interferin' with my cookin'! Actually, you'll make a fine ingredient for my soup! Let's get cookin'! [They defeat him.] Porre Officer: S-Sir Lynx has gone mad!!! [He and the other soldiers run away.] Harle: I told you, he'z not Lynx! Orcha: Ughhh-CHA... I have a feelin' I've done somethin' terrible... They saw my gloatin' as a weakness and used me. I need more discipline... I wanna make it up to you. I wantCHA to take me with you. I wanna help... [He joins the party.] [Later, in the hallway...] Norris: I will take it upon myself to make sure Riddel leaves the premises safely. Please distract the soldiers while we make our escape. Riddel: I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. I shall be heading to Hermit's Hideaway to take care of my father. Please be sure to stop by when you get the chance. Karsh: Don't worry 'bout us. I'll make sure to wipe out all these Porre buffoons! Riddel: Thank you... Karsh. Harle: What do you plan to do after all zis? Norris: I will be returning here. Harle: Zen why don't you join us? Norris: Thank you, I am honored. However, as a soldier of the Porre military, I cannot abandon my country or my men. I will be fine. Thank you. I wish you the best of luck. We must hurry. Riddel: Good-bye.. [They leave.] [They head into the next room, where soldiers await.] Porre Officer: Where might you be off to, Sir Lynx? Harle: I guess we can't talk our way out of zis one... Porre Officer: Seize them! [They defeat the soldiers.] Porre Officer: Argh... Hmmm... Hey! You're up! [Groybc steps over to them.] Grobyc: You-are-strong. But-Groybc-is-stronger. [They defeat him.] [The soldiers run away.] Porre Officer: Hey! Where are you... Damn! [He runs to a machine near the wall.] Porre Officer: Heheheh... It's time for this baby... NOW GO! GO and destroy them! [Nothing happens. He kicks it.] Porre Officer: MOVE IT! Machine: GA-GA-HYO... GA-PI-PI... [It steps right over him.] Porre Officer: Hey! Wait... [It attacks you but is defeated.] [They start leaving,but it gets up again.] Harle: I zought we already destroyed it!? Over here! It must be a new type. [They run from it over into the library.] Harle: It'z right behind us! Prophet: Go up! Keep going! [They run up higher to the ladder.] Harle: No! We're trapped! What do we do!? We don't have time! [They fight and defeat it again.] [The Prophet come up to the balcony.] Prophet: There is a ladder that lowers the ladder inside the bookshelf. Hurry! You have little time! [They do that and climb the ladder. The thing gets up again.] Harle: It won't be able to make it up here. [It jumps on to the chandeller. Groybc heads up the ladder.] Harle: !!! Groybc: Step-aside. Harle: Don't be foolish...! [He jumps on the chandelier and cuts it down.] Harle: Unbelievable... Solder: Over there! They're up there! We got them now! Harle: Zis iz endless! Prophet: Break through the window! Do it, now! [They jump through it and land in the dragon pen.] Old Man: What the...!? Where did you come from? Sir Lynx! Sounds like you ran into some trouble up there. What are you gonna do? The Porre soldiers are all over the place. (Serge): Hehehehe... Old Man: Ohhh... That...! Hahahaha... This should be interesting... OK, leave it to me. [Outside...] Soldier: Over here! Huh? What was that noise? [The pen opens and the dragons run over all the troops. Grobyc runs up to the barn.] Harle: Zis is great! You're...!? Why did you save us? Groybc: You-oppose-the-Porre-military. Groybc-finds-that-interesting. Grobyc-only-takes- orders-from-one-who-is-stronger. Thus-Groybc-will-join-you-in-your-battle. [Groybc joins your party.] Grobyc: Call-upon-Grobyc-whenever-you-need-help. Harle: Let'z escape while we still can. Zere should be a boat ready. Let'z head to Hermit's Hideaway. [They head there.]