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This is...
Oliver! Over here!
O... Okay.
Shizuku, wait up!
So, what do you think? This is Ninokuni.
This place is entirely different from the one you know.
This is no second Earth.
Ninokuni...
You seem surprised!
Y... Yeah.
Well, just staring at the place like that isn't going to help.
Let's start by going to the North Woods!
Oh, look! It's a 'Monyu' ['Monument'].
'Monyu'?
They've been around for ages. They're intriguing stones with magical powers.
Even 'Jabo' himself doesn't have the wherewithal to mess with them.
Hm… What kind of power do they have?
Well, they look after travelers.
They can also memorise your path and will save what you've already done at any time.
Oh, cool!
Just remember, when you're out in the wild or inside a dungeon
you can't use your 'Backpack Menu' to 'Save'.
So, you'd better check every 'Monyu' you find, just in case!
Okay, got it!
Good answer! Well, time to get started.
Alright. Let's head for the North Woods.
"All of your HP and MP has been restored!"
"Would you like to save?" "Yes / No"
"The North Woods"
Alright, off we go, Oliver.
Ah, okay! But where are we going…?
First of all we have to go and get you a magic wand.
I have one of those though…
Are you stupid?! This is why I can't stand amateurs! That's a temporary wand—derr.
There's a limit to the amount of magic you can get out of that thing.
Sure, you could summon a gate to Ninokuni, but any other high level magic is out of the question for now. C'mon dude, this stuff is easy.
Ah… I see…
South of these woods is the 'Colonial Kingdom'.
If you're lucky, maybe we'll be able to find you a wand there.
Are magic wands really that rare?
Well, there used to be a lot of them.
When 'Jabo' appeared magic itself started fading away.
'Jabo' forbid people to use magic under the penalty of exile.
Everyone abandoned their magic out of fear.
Is 'Jabo' really that scary?
Dude, he turned me into a doll; his power is unmatched.
Now that I think about it, being cursed and turned into a doll wasn't so bad.
If 'Jabo' really wanted to he could take away part of your soul and turn you into a 'Nukegarabito' [A shell of one's former self].
A 'Nukegarabito'… What happens to these people?
Man… I can't think of anything worse...
Afterwards you can barely tell if the 'Nukegarabito' are alive or dead—like weeds on the side of the road.
If that happens there's no hope left for recovery.
So that's why everyone sounds so petrified of 'Jabo'… What he did is unforgivable.
Well, such talk changes nothing. If we want to change things we'll need to act.
And that's why I brought you here. You might have a shot at defeating 'Jabo'.
Me?
Yeah. You're the one with a pure heart.
The legend goes that the one with a pure heart will negate the darkness.
So you'll need to learn some real legit magic if you want to stand a chance against 'Jabo', okay?
Got it. I'll do my best!
You're going to need a wand for that though.
So let's set our sights for the Colonial Kingdom!
Alright!
Once you're a ways through the woods you'll come across a cloistered waterfall.
We'll need to pass through it and make our way down to the plains on the other side.
The Colonial Kingdom is just a short walk from there!
Okay, let's go!
I almost forgot!
What is it?
I want to introduce you to someone. This way!
Wait up!
Over here, over here! Hurry up!
Phew… Wait up!
Wait up, Shizuku!
Yippie!
Up, we, go!
This way, this way!
Woah!
That hurt!
What the...
This is the 'Tree of Antiquity'...
And who might this be?...
Sir, it's been a while!
Ahh, it must be Shizuku… What do you want now?
No, no, no. I've brought a guest from Ichinokuni.
And, well, I guess there are a few things we'd like to discuss with you.
You only ever arrive at my trunk when you're in trouble, you cheeky little...
Sincerest apologies, and all that jazz. I'm greatly appreciative of all your help...
Hm…
…Shizuku. It seems as though your friend has possession of a 'Magic Master'...
There are lots of monsters around these parts; can he use magic to defend himself.
Crap! I completely forgot about the monsters!
For crying out loud…
Alright, Oliver, just in case you see a monster I'm going to explain how to handle yourself in battle.
M.. Monsters?! I haven't heard of those before!
Monsters are bad news. But don't worry. With magic they won't stand a chance against you!
First up, let's see how you handle a 'Fireball'.
Find the Fireball rune in your Magic Master, just like you did for the Gate rune.
Okay… I'll give it a shot!
"Please remove your stylus."
Is this… is this right?
Good stuff, Oliver.
Next up, try out the 'Heal' spell. Think you can handle that one too?
Yeah!
"Please remove your stylus."
Alrighty. That'll do it for now. Thank you very much, Sir.
Oi, Shizuku. Why don't you make yourself useful for a change, instead of always thinking about yourself.
Huh? What are you talking about?
While I was asleep, it seems as though 'something' took up residence in my trunk.
No matter how many times I try to get rid of the thing it just comes straight back. Can you take a look for me?
Something settled into your trunk? What the hell?
Wait a moment...
Holy crap! A monster!
Woah! What are we gonna do?
Chill, chill! It's time to fight!
"Let's do this, everyone!"
Okay. Let's start with the basics: the 'Fight' button.
First of all, you need to select the character you want to fight with.
After you've decided on everyone's actions, it's go time!
Looking good, Oliver! Next up, try using your 'Magic' for a change.
Even weak little monsters like this one aren't phased by that little stick of yours.
So, I recommend sticking with your 'Fireball' spell for now.
Using your magic is just like attacking normally: select which spell you'd like to cast using the 'Magic' icon, then target who you'd like to attack.
Your MP drains every time you cast magic though, so be careful!
"We did it!"
Alright!
Phew! Don't scare me like that. I was afraid I'd get hurt for a second there! Anyway, that was our very first win!
Yeah!
Oh! You got rid of it of the little critter! Good stuff.
Yes!
Piece of cake.
There's something about this boy...
You can sense it too?
The one with a pure heart... The one with a pure heart will defeat the darkness. Shizuku, are you seriously…
Yep! We're going to take on 'Jabo'!
What! Ha… Ha ha ha… You're stupider than I thought.
Very well then. I'll guess I should lend a hand.
In the mean time, we have to do something about this kid's 'Imajen' ['Persona'].
Oh, yeah. You're right. That totally slipped my mind.
There's something that we need to discuss.
This might all seem kind of sudden but I'm going to teach you how to draw out your 'Imajen'.
'Imajen'?
Yes, 'Imajen'. In Ninokuni, one's mind can manifest in reality in the form of a warrior.
And we call this one's 'Imajen'.
From here on in we're sure to face much stronger monsters.
We should draw out your 'Imajen' now and see if it'll fight along side us.
I'm not sure I can do it...
This isn't a matter of can or can't. You have to. You want to save your mum, right?
Ah! Of course!
You ready? Open up your Magic Master and find the 'Imajen' rune.
Think you can handle that?
Check the book, find the rune and write it like last time—I'll do my best.
You got it.
"Please remove your stylus."
What the...
That's it! You're doing great!
This is your 'Imajen', the warrior from your mind.
Warrior from my mind?
Yeah.
The strength within your mind has materialised
and has become a warrior!
Can he really fight?
Ouch!
What was that for...
Ha!
As your senses grow more vigorous
your 'Imajen' will follow suit.
Huh...