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Mummer's Wish
You rescued a weak Aria Mummer near Septimont City. It entrusts you with four Melody Boxes, each carrying a piece of music. What story might they tell?
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Tertia:
Hello, {Male=mister;Female=miss}! Are you the Champion of the Great Agon?!
Tertia:
Hooray! A Champion like you can definitely save it!
Tertia:
I saw a bunch of TDs bullying a poor Aria Mummer just outside the city gates!
Tertia:
Please, can you help it? I'll pay you!
Tertia:
Really?! Thank you so much! I'll be cheering for you by the gates!
The Aria Mummer you rescued seems rather weak, but it greets you nonetheless.
Rover:
What are you doing out here alone? Where's your master?
Aria Mummer:
...
Rover:
Need your help here, Abby.
Abby:
Roger. Whatcha doing here all by yourself? How come your master's not around?
Abby:
Mm-hmm... Gotcha. It says it's on a delivery run from the Hunter's Den.
Abby:
Its frequency is already weak, and those TDs coming at it only made things worse... Also, our Mummer friend here is set on delivering these Melody Boxes before heading back to the Resonance Nexus.
Abby:
…It's its last wish. Whaddya say we lend a hand, Rover?
Abby:
Alright then. We'll be with you till the very end, don't you worry!
Abby:
All four Melody Boxes are marked with different sigils… Know what they mean, Rover?
Rover:
No. They don't look like they belong to any of the nobles either.
???:
Well, well, if it isn't Rover, the famous Champion and Laureate!
???:
Got yourself into some trouble?
Pierrot:
Hello there! It's been a while!
Pierrot:
Haha, didn't expect the Laureate to still remember me after our short encounter.
Pierrot:
Back in Maroonwood, I was busy encouraging those two young Gladiators into a friendly duel. Didn't notice it was you passing by until it was too late.
Pierrot:
Guess I'm lucky to bump into you again today. Otherwise, I'd have lived the rest of my life with regret.
Pierrot:
Right. I'm not sure why you'd go through all this trouble helping an Echo, but you're stuck and need clues, yes?
Pierrot:
Not many Septimontians recognize these sigils… Except me, that is. I can help you in exchange for a tiny favor.
Pierrot:
Relax, it's nothing over-the-top. An exclusive interview with you will do.
Pierrot:
I won't take too much of your time, and we can do the interview after solving your Echo problem first. How's that sound?
Pierrot:
Decisive! As expected from the Champion and Laureate!
Pierrot:
Alright, let's take care of that delivery of yours first. Trust me, I know Rinascita like the back of my hand.
Pierrot takes the Melody Boxes from the Aria Mummer and points at the sigils.
Pierrot:
These sigils refer to four different locations. But since Septimont City relocated uphill a while back, so too did the people who used to live there.
Pierrot:
Don't worry, I'll help you locate these Melody Box recipients.
Pierrot:
They should have all moved close to the hilltop Resonance Beacon. It'll be easy. Shall we?
Sorrowful Boy:
Hello... Can I help you?
Sorrowful Boy:
Wait... Aren't you the Champion of the Great Agon? I'm a huge fan!
Sorrowful Boy:
Are you really here to see me?
The Aria Mummer hands the sorrowful boy a Melody Box and begins to play a song.
Sorrowful Boy:
I've never heard this one before... The melody sounds fresh, and it's got strong drumbeats... I like it.
Rover:
This Melody Box is for the person who lives here.
Sorrowful Boy:
The person... who lives here?
Sorrowful Boy:
Oh... Maybe it's for my big brother.
Sorrowful Boy:
…He passed away during the recent High Tide. His team was hit hard. They didn't even find his weapon.
Sorrowful Boy:
Oh, don't be… I-I'm not that sad about it, really!
Sorrowful Boy:
My brother… He was a great man, becoming a Gladiator at a very young age. I've always been proud of him.
Sorrowful Boy:
*Uncontrollable sobs*
You comfort the sorrowful boy. It took some time for him to regain his composure.
Sorrowful Boy:
Thank you for this song.
Sorrowful Boy:
Do you know its composer? I'd like to tell them thank you...
Rover:
It was composed by the master of this Aria Mummer, but we don't know who they are. All we know is this Echo came from the Hunter's Den.
Sorrowful Boy:
Hmm… It's hard to find an Aria Mummer in Septimont, especially in the Den. I only see the Ragunnesi with them. Gladiators don't take Echoes that can't fight.
Sorrowful Boy:
Buuuuttt… I remember seeing a bard with an Aria Mummer a few years ago, back when my brother was about to go to the Hunter's Den.
Sorrowful Boy:
She sang many songs. There was a lullaby that was all right, as for the others… well…
Sorrowful Boy:
They were so bad. I could make better music by blowing on a leaf.
Rover:
...Do you think she could compose a song like this?
Sorrowful Boy:
Not likely. I still remember how terrible her music was.
Rover:
I see. Thank you.
Sorrowful Boy:
No, thank you... and the unknown composer of this song.
Sorrowful Boy:
Because of you, I now know I'm not the only one who still remembers my brother.
Sorrowful Boy:
When I get older, I'll become a brave Gladiator just like him and protect Septimont!
Abby:
That's the spirit. You'll definitely make it!
Sorrowful Boy:
Eh? A talking Echo?
Pierrot:
Wha-?! Stop joking around, you can't be serious.
Pierrot:
Whoa! I thought you were just mumbling to yourself. You have a talking Echo with you. No wonder you took on this Aria Mummer's request.
Rover:
Why do you sound so surprised? I thought Echoes are respected here in Rinascita.
Pierrot:
Well, to me, Echoes are like home appliances gifted by the Sentinel... You wouldn't really know what they're saying even if they have a mind of their own, would you?
Abby:
I'm not an appliance. Here, witness my SUPER SMASH!
Pierrot:
No, please, go easy on me—
Sorrowful Boy:
Hehe... cause of you, I feel better now.
Rover:
Glad to hear it. Till we meet again.
Stubborn Girl:
You're… the Champion? Looking for my Ma? She just passed away recently.
Stubborn Girl:
It's nothing... I don't really care anyway...
Stubborn Girl:
What the...? Did this Echo just pat me on the head? How rude!
Rover:
Sorry. We're just helping it deliver a song to someone who lives here.
Stubborn Girl:
A song? Heh, weird. Well, since I'm the only one left in my family, I guess I'll give it a listen.
The Aria Mummer hands the stubborn girl a Melody Box and begins to play a song. She falls silent after the last note fades.
Stubborn Girl:
…Did my Ma ask you to bring this here?
Rover:
Is your mother the master of this Aria Mummer?
Stubborn Girl:
No. I've never seen her with an Echo like this before.
Stubborn Girl:
This song must be for her. I heard an accordion. Ma used to love playing the accordion.
Stubborn Girl:
I... I don't know.
Stubborn Girl:
She barely came home, and whenever she did, she'd yell at me for not living right and for not preserving her glory by becoming a Gladiator.
Stubborn Girl:
But this song… she used to play stuff like this for me. Songs that made me want to be a musician.
Stubborn Girl:
I know. It's just...
Stubborn Girl:
I wish we hadn't had that argument that day… I… I should have wished her "Happy Hunting"…
Stubborn Girl:
...I'm not crying! I just want to know who wrote this song.
Rover:
Do you have any idea?
Stubborn Girl:
There are plenty of Gladiators who enjoy music, but none would carry an Aria Mummer around.
Stubborn Girl:
But… I remember Ma once mentioned a musician friend she met at the Hunter's Den. Maybe that's who you're looking for.
Rover:
Got it.
Stubborn Girl:
Thank you for bringing me this song. I'll... treasure it forever.
Pierrot:
The third recipient lives here.
Pierrot:
They're quite a renowned family in Septimont. Their eldest son, Galba, is a veteran of the Hunter's Den.
Pierrot:
I sent them a message to let them know we were coming, but they never replied… Please don't tell me this is going to be like the last two recipients...
Abby:
You know, that big mouth of yours is gonna get you in trouble sooner or later.
Pierrot:
Don't you worry. Journalists move fast and are hard to hit.
Pierrot:
Wait, the door's opening. A medic. I'll go talk to her and see what I can find.
Battered Gladiator:
Ha... thank you so much for saving me.
Battered Gladiator:
Ohh! You're the Champion!
Battered Gladiator:
May applause greet you! I'm Cratus. You here to hunt TDs as well?
The Aria Mummer hands Cratus a Melody Box and begins to play a song.
Cratus:
The melody is bold. The trombone, bright. This must be a song for my brother.
Cratus:
My brother was like the trombone in this song: proper, forthright, and admired.
Cratus:
Thank you for bringing us this beautiful song. Did you compose this?
Rover:
I'm just carrying out someone's request.
Pierrot:
So far, it seems the recipients are all members of your brother's team…
Cratus:
Could it be Pulkara? I remember she loved playing the accordion.
Pierrot:
Based on what we know, the composer is likely a Ragunnesi lady who enjoys singing and has an Aria Mummer companion…
Pierrot:
She sent a song to Ms. Pulkara as well.
Cratus:
My brother once mentioned in a letter that his team had a member from Ragunna who loved to sing and dance.
Pierrot:
Aha! At last, a clue. Do you know her name? Was it a woman?
Cratus:
A woman, yes. But my brother never mentioned her name.
Cratus:
There was also another survivor on the team besides my brother, called Aleus.
Cratus:
Maybe he knows something about her.
Pierrot:
Aleus? Hmm, he's actually the next person on the list.
Rover:
Thank you. Looks like we're getting closer to the answer.
Cratus:
You're welcome, {Male=Mr.;Female=Ms.} Champion! I still have much to learn, but I'll meet you in a duel in the arena someday!
Aleus:
This Aria Mummer... Are you Grisoni?
Aleus:
So... you made it out.
Aleus:
Haha… other than our comatose Captain, it's just you and me now.
Aleus:
Are you here to reprimand me? I failed Strozzia. If you want to punch me, go ahead. I deserve it.
Pierrot:
Strozzia? That's a Ragunnesi name.
Pierrot:
Seems like we've got our answer, Rover!
Aleus:
…I was in Galba's team. We were stationed near the Hunter's Den, keeping tabs on TD activity during the High Tide.
Aleus:
We wrapped up a hunt that day and held a celebration feast at camp.
Aleus:
But something was nagging our Captain. After the feast, he ordered us to patrol the camp's perimeter. I had too many drinks, so I stayed behind.
Aleus:
When I heard the alarm go off, I rushed out, only to see waves of TDs rushing toward camp...
Aleus:
I ran to my team as fast as I could... I only found Strozzia, severely wounded and shielding the Captain with her own body…
Aleus:
She said she couldn't make it and told me to get the Captain out.
Aleus:
Why did I drink so much that day? I should've been out there with them… revelling in that glorious last stand.
Aleus:
But if I'd gone with them… maybe… maybe they'd all still be here…
Pierrot:
Wait, Strozzia sounds like someone who couldn't fight. Why was she on your team?
Aleus:
She was our support. The Captain approved it himself.
Aleus:
They say she was from Ragunna. Her story was that she couldn't make a name for herself there, so she came to Septimont for inspiration to create songs no Ragunnesi had ever heard before.
Aleus:
She couldn't even play a proper tune when she first got here.
Aleus:
Honestly, I thought she just wanted to act out some romantic story of sacrifice. Typical Ragunnesi.
Pierrot:
Hey, watch your... Forget it. Go on.
Aleus:
Over time, Gattuso, the cheery one on the team, started helping her, told her all about Septimont. Even invited her over to his place while off duty and introduced his little brother to her.
Aleus:
Pulkara was all tough at first, but she eventually warmed up to her. I often saw them playing the accordion together, with Grisoni as accompaniment.
Aleus:
Strozzia's music changed. I could tell she's grown to truly love Septimont.
Aleus:
So when she asked to stay on the team as our support, I voted yes. She earned it.
Aleus:
I taught her how to hold a sword and the skills needed to defend herself. She said she wanted to write a song for each of us, not for fame, but to commemorate our time together...
Aleus:
…She must've followed the Captain out of camp in search of inspiration that day.
Rover:
If you hadn't taught her how to hold a sword, she might not have been able to bring Galba back.
Aleus:
…Is this the song she wrote for me? That clarinet… Such a clear and elegant melody…
Aleus:
Is this how she saw me? Was I ever like that?
Pierrot:
I'll be honest with you, brother, drowning yourself in remorse isn't a good look.
Aleus:
I...
Aleus:
…You're right. There are things I must do.
Aleus:
I need to recover the weapons of my comrades. I'm the only one left who still recognizes them.
Aleus:
Thank you all. And thank you, Grisoni. The melody of this song will forever be engraved in my heart, as a reminder of the person I am meant to be.
Grisoni:
...
Abby:
That makes the final box. Anything else you wanna do? Let us know.
Abby:
...
Abby:
Hmm… It says it wants to go back to its master's home and meet her brother, Rover.
Abby:
But its travelled with its master for so long, it's not sure if its master's family moved some place else or not…
Pierrot:
Strozzia… Strozzia… Now that we have her name, it makes things easy. I know basically everyone in Ragunna.
Abby:
You're smarter than you look. Shocker!
Pierrot:
Excuse me?! Does this Echo of yours specialize in words that inflict emotional damage, Rover?
Abby:
Hey! I'm right here, you know? Show this Echo some respect!
Pierrot:
My apologies, I don't usually talk to coffee machines or phonographs.
Pierrot:
Give me a second. My colleague in Ragunna just replied! They've found the address of the Strozzia residence. They never moved.
Abby:
When did you even send that message?!
Pierrot:
Journalist's hidden ability. A trade secret. Anyway, let's go visit Ms. Strozzia's family.
Pierrot:
If we waste any more time, the Aria Mummer will be sent back to the Resonance Nexus.
Rover:
(Given Grisoni's current frequency strength, I wouldn't be surprised if it returns to the Nexus right this moment… It's holding on through willpower, like a human.)
Rover:
To Ragunna.
Julio:
Ah, you're the Laureate! What an honor to receive your visit!
Julio:
Is there something I can help you with?
Julio:
...
Julio:
It's been five or six years since I last saw my sister. I thought she'd eventually come back to the family business after realizing that being a musician was nothing but a pipe dream.
Julio:
But it seems I underestimated her resolve. Perhaps from the day she left me that letter, she was no longer the little sister who would hide behind me, while our parents scolded us.
Julio:
No, maybe it was even before that, when she refused to attend the same school as I did.
Julio:
If I had talked to her sooner, or given her more support, she might not have traveled to Septimont all by herself… I should have reached out to her, asked about her life there…
Julio:
Sigh... I can't imagine how much she hated me...
Julio starts to cry. At that moment, the Aria Mummer begins playing a song.
Pierrot:
This tune… is a Ragunnesi lullaby. It was quite popular twenty years ago.
Julio:
Ah… this… this is the one I used to sing for her.
Julio:
I'm ten years older than her, so I pretty much raised her with our parents. Even when she was in middle school, she would come to my room to hide from the storms.
Julio:
But… how does Grisoni know this lullaby? It wasn't part of our family back then.
Julio:
So... She'd often play it...
Pierrot:
I don't suppose anyone would keep playing a song sung by someone they hate, would they? Your sister never hated you. She just wanted a life of her own.
Rover:
Strozzia's teammate, Pulkara, has a daughter who wants to be a musician because of her mother's love for the accordion.
Rover:
I'm sure Grisoni risked everything to come back to Ragunna and tell you that its master became a musician because of her love for her older brother.
Rover:
Even in her final moments, she was thinking of you.
Julio:
...Is that true, Grisoni?
Grisoni embraces Julio as the beautiful melody echoes from its chest.
Julio:
I see, I will carry my sister's love in my heart.
Julio:
If she never hated me, then that's one more reason to live a happy life…
Julio:
Maybe when the time comes, somewhere out there, our souls will meet again…
In the glow of Julio's tearful smile, Grisoni's body dissolves into countless specks of light, flowing like a river of stars toward the Resonance Nexus.
Pierrot:
The Echo wasn't following orders from its master. It acted on its own, traveling from the Hunter's Den to Septimont City to make the deliveries, then back to Ragunna…
Pierrot:
It's remarkable. I wonder if Echoes really have feelings of their own.
Rover:
I can't say for sure, but I can share with you a true story...
Pierrot:
Echoes that the Blessed Maiden grew up with still worried about her even after being corrupted by the Dark Tide… Incredible, indeed.
Pierrot:
Well, I'm not saying I don't believe your story. I've even seen a talking Echo with my own eyes, after all.
Pierrot:
It's just… I suddenly get this feeling that this vast world I see might only be a tiny corner of an infinite universe.
Pierrot:
I'm planning to write an article about Strozzia and her team. And, of course, about her Echo.
Pierrot:
It'll take some time, so you'd better not forget the exclusive interview you promised me!
Pierrot:
Great. I knew our Laureate wouldn't go back on {Male=his;Female=her} word.
Pierrot:
I've got work on this article now. Until next time! Don't forget to fit me into your busy schedule!
Tertia:
You're back, {Male=mister;Female=miss}!
Tertia:
Where's the Aria Mummer? How come it's not here with you?
Tell Tertia the story of Grisoni and Strozzia.
Tertia:
Whoa, so Grisoni fulfilled Strozzia's wish and its own in the end…
Tertia:
Do you think it'll have a sweet dream inside the Resonance Nexus?
Tertia:
I hope it can reunite with its master in its dream!
Tertia:
Thank you for telling me this story. I'll share it with my little Drake after I get home.
Rover:
You have a Drake...?
Tertia:
Yes! It's so cool! One day, when I become a Gladiator, I'll have it come with me and watch it grow into a huge Drake!
Tertia:
Oh, I almost forgot… Here, take these, {Male=mister;Female=miss}! Mom said I should always thank people for their help.
Tertia:
See ya, {Male=mister;Female=miss}!
Pierrot:
Greetings. Is Mr. Galba home?
Medical Personnel:
Oh... you're here to see him?
Pierrot:
Yes. He's an old friend. I came by to visit him.
Medical Personnel:
I'm sure you're aware of the recent unusual High Tide. His team came under devastating attack by Tacet Discords.
Medical Personnel:
Galba was seriously injured, and he barely made it out alive. He's currently in a coma...
Pierrot:
That's terrible… May the Sentinel bless... Ahem, may fortune favor him and bring him back to us.
Pierrot:
What about his family?
Medical Personnel:
You mean Mr. Cratus? He's probably hunting Tacet Discords outside the city.
Pierrot:
Thank you. That's where we'll be going, then.
Actor No. 1:
Oh no, what should I do... Can anyone help me?
Actor No. 1:
Maybe I should move next to the harbor after selling this house...
Rover:
Aria Mummers aren't built for fights… Better find it fast.
Rover:
Let me know if you spot anything, Abby.
Rover:
The Aria Mummer's frequency is fading… We need to find Cratus quickly.
Pierrot:
On it… Hold on. Is that a person in the middle of that group of TDs?
Tacet Discord:
Roarrrrrrr!!
Abby:
I see it! Right over there!