Carina 4F dialogue

Huh... you've really pimped out your Demonica.

But don't go acting all superior just because you got to the Schwarzwelt first.

Our equipment, technology, and facilities are all more advanced than yours.

It's only a matter of time before our Demonicas are too.

I like this squad. There's no one hassling me all the time.

You get results, and no one complains. There's not even any reprimands for hardly anything.

The money's good, too. Best job I ever had, man.

Hmm? A human? How rare. I've never seen anyone other than the Lady this deep in.

You can hear a voice from the door behind the demon.

What's the matter, ma'am?

The demon went inside the door.

You can hear the demon and a female voice from within...

Ma'am...? What is it? Huh...!? Ask... that human...?

Huh...? M-Me...? My duty as an attendant? Come on...

The demon emerged from the door with a dubious expression.

If this is how it has to be... Hey, you! Listen!

My name is Goblin. I'm the Lady's attendant.

The Lady is mother to the famous hound of Culann, Cu Chulainn.

You're a human like her, right?

• Yes
• No

As another human, can you do her a favor?

Incredible...! Even a fellow demon like me mistook you for a human.

And why wouldn't I? No matter how you slice it, you're human!

Quit fooling around and listen to me!

The Lady came to this world to see Master Cu Chulainn...

But we can't find him.

I heard that Master Cu Chulainn was invited to Mitra's palace, but...

The Lady is a human, and it puts a lot of stress on her to move around in this world.

So I want you to look for Master Cu Chulainn on her behalf.

Have you changed your mind?

Master Cu Chulainn hasn't returned from Mitra's palace, so I want you to look for him...

Will you accept the Lady's request?

• Yes
• No

I knew the Lady has a good eye. We're depending on you.

Oh, there's one thing I forgot to tell you.

Master Cu Chulainn trained in the land of shadows, so he's very skilled at stealth.

He might be hard to find, so luck be with you.

Th-The Lady asks, and you dare refuse?

...Suit yourself. I'll wait.

Hello there, human.

The Lady saw her son, thanks to you. We owe you.

Now then, with that taken care of, I think it's time I had a little vacation.

Oh, and Master Cu Chulainn wanted to thank you, so go inside and talk with him.

Be seeing you.

Goblin left...

So you haven't found Master Cu Chulainn yet, have you?

I thought you could track him for sure with that machine of yours, but... eh.

Ah, it's you. Have you come to see me?

I was able to meet Mother here. Thanks for that.

I never thought Mother would come to this world, though...

Though a human, she crossed space and time to see me...

What an ingrate I've been!

Thanks to you, though, I was able to see her, if only for a brief moment.

Will you accept this as thanks?

This Gae Bolg is a powerful spear given to me by my mentor.

It can cause the utter obliteration of your foes.

In fact, it's so powerful that I've come to overrely on it.

That's why I'd like you to hold onto it for a while.

You should master it in no time, I'm certain.

I must be on my way... I've been thinking of returning to the land where Mother resides.

I hear it's embroiled in some war or another.

And I'd like to do something for Mother, since I couldn't do much for her during her visit.

If I return alive, I'll lend you my power.

Let this be the proof of my vow.

And now, I must be going.

Warning. Powerful demon detected...

...You produce things until they become unmanageable. That is the folly of humans.

Even beasts know their keep... You are less than they.

And do not compare yourselves to we noble demons...

You humans, who have forgotten your great debt to the earth, are fated to die.

Devouring all your pointless goods is a sign of my love!

You disagree?

You dare claim humans, who covered the earth with products of their desire, can handle this matter?

How will you deal with such excess?

• We'll learn to control it.
• We need those products.
• Humans can destroy, too.

So overconfident. Humans lack the means to control themselves.

Humans could never choose the pain of self-sacrifice, of sublimating their urges deliberately.

Finding joy in order... Only those foolish angels can do that!

Once one's hunger is sated, one's appetite is for taste and quantity. Human "need" is infinite.

Of course, humans will not hesitate to eat others of their kind when their needs dictate it...

Directly or indirectly, humanity swallows itself whole and drowns in luxury.

Aha... so you plan on filling our role?

It is best to destroy; to remove what is unnecessary. Your true nature is beginning to show.

A shame I must extinguish that flame here...

(your name), use the Horkos Buster!

You aimed the Horkos Buster.

*gasp* Buooooono!

Horkos knocked the Horkos Buster out of your hands!

What!? It's not working!?

Your weapon cannot affect this body! Buono!

...To be born, then eaten. To be made, then consumed. That was the rhythm of the planet.

But humans upset that rhythm and have joined the ranks of the eaten, the consumed.

I, Horkos, am the proof!

First, I will eat you!

Then I will eat that iron ship!

And for the finale, I will devour all the humans of the Earth!

Urgh! Urrrrrgh...

I am disappearing...? My body is being digested...?

No... One day... flow... disappear...

......

A strange energy cluster is sitting where Horkos was!

Very good to see a negotiation with such discernment. I trust our talks will go smoothly.

A giant ship is sitting in front of you.

That's the ship, eh...?

It's just sitting there. Looks like an easy mission for a change.

So long as that hog doesn't pop back out, right?

This is Ops. We see you've reached the destination without incident. Good work.

From what we can see of the Gigantic on our end, there's no damage to it...

Hm...? Hold on, that identifying code's...

This... isn't the Gigantic...?

Looks a lot like the Red Sprite, actually. That's not it?

There can't be that many ships like ours in a completely depopulated world...

I have deduced the identity of the ship from its ID code and the pictures we have received.

This ship is not the Gigantic.

It is a prototype model of the Red Sprite.

It is called the Lightning.

The Lightning...?

You mean... another ship went into the Schwarzwelt!?

We weren't informed of this! No one mentioned another ship going in!

Who are they? Are they here to rescue us!?

This ship is not the property of any government body, but rather a private foundation.

From that perspective, it is outside the jurisdiction of the Schwarzwelt Joint Project.

Its purposes for entering the Schwarzwelt are unknown. Investigation is necessary.

This is starting to smell funny...

I'm not quite getting the vibe that they're here to save the day, y'know...?

So what do you want us to do? Barge in and fire a few warning shots into the air!?

...For a cadre of elite soldiers, you official investigators are proving to be rather vulgar.

Someone radioed in.

What the... Who said that!?

We haven't come to fight, I assure you. Best you refrain from such uncouth assumptions, mm?

I presume you are a member of the Lightning's crew.

This is the Red Sprite, of the Schwarzwelt investigative team.

We're quite aware. I am speaking to the command unit Arthur, yes?

Gentlemen, let me get straight to the point.

We would rather not have our system infiltrated.

You have my permission to board our ship. Send a couple of your people as envoys, if you wish.

And may I just say...

We are sympathetic to your situation. At least, as much as the Joint Project is.

Relax, and enter.

The Lightning signed off.

How should we proceed, Arthur?

They claim not to be hostile, but we should remain cautious.

We will attempt to contact the Lightning using crew trained to handle high-risk situations.

Crewman (your name), Crewman Jimenez.

Board the Lightning and make contact with its crew.

...Figured it'd spell trouble for us.

They don't seem like enemies... In fact, they don't seem to care much about us one way or the other.

Well, c'mon, (your name). Let's go hear their story.

You boarded the Lightning along with Jimenez...

Alright, stop! Not another move!

Captain! I've brought two of the Red Sprite crew!

Fine work.

You were taken to a man wearing a black Demonica...

Welcome to the Lightning.

For us to meet in this hellish place, so far from home... Perhaps we knew each other in a past life.

...You the boss here?

You're certainly blunt for a man sent to negotiate... though my men are the same way. It's all right.

Yes, I am the leader of our small band known as Jack's Squad.

My name, as you perhaps have guessed, is Captain Jack.

Pleasure meetin' you, Jack. I, uh... thanks for inviting us in.

I'm Jimenez, and this here's (your name). We came on behalf of the investigative team.

...Boo! Buga, boo! Jimenez!

No one asked you, Bugaboo! You don't need to introduce yourself! Just stay quiet!

Excuse the li'l guy. He's a demon I use in combat.

He won't hurt you, and he's housebroken too. Don't worry.

To fight demons... you use demons. Very well, then.

I apologize for calling you here in the midst of a difficult mission for you.

And when you're so close to escaping, at that...

...How much do you know?

Why, I said as much before.

You should assume we know as much as the Joint Project you stay in contact with does.

Your crew being stranded, using demons to fight demons, your progress in the Schwarzwelt...

You won't take offense if we pluck what information there is to be had from the ether, I hope?

......

Well... least it saves us time explaining it all.

It's thanks to your information that we've been able to infiltrate the Schwarzwelt without incident.

So on that point, you have my sincerest gratitude.

But as to whether we form a united front...

Well, you may as well know that is what you are here to discuss.

Okay. While we're following your lead, why don't you tell us what you want?

First, we must know where we stand vis-a-vis one another.

So you've come to this hellish place on a mission to save mankind!

Wonderful! Bravo! Just the sort of selflessness that warrants praise!

We, though... differ somewhat.

I regret to say that we were simply dispatched by our patrons.

You might call us a caravan traversing the black desert known as the Schwarzwelt.

Our role here is as... businessmen, of sorts.

Our priorities: profit and wealth.

So long as we retrieve items that prove profitable to our patrons, we may do as we wish.

You're here to save mankind, whereas we're here with an eye toward development.

Our footing is, shall we say, somewhat inequal. However...

Our objectives are not mutually exclusive. Coexistence is very much possible, I should think.

Acknowledging one another's goals and basing our interactions on a mutual nonaggression pact...

I'd like us to be good neighbors, the sort who help each other in times of need. What say you?

Ah, but of course...

You regularly make contracts with demons. An agreement with a human should be child's play for you.

Can we establish cordial relations?

• Humans should help each other.
• I'd sooner trust the demons.
• I don't trust anyone easily.

Very good to see a negotiation with such discernment. I trust our talks will go smoothly.

...Quite an answer. I don't expect this will be an easy negotiation.

I do hope we can make compromises for each other's sake.

That's certainly one way of living one's life. If one never lets down one's guard, one can never lose.

I do hope we can work together, though. Fellow humans are a rare thing in this world...

Well, I'd rather not rile the only other humans we've met so far...

But just to be sure, I want your whole squad's consent. Let's hold off on a firm answer just yet.

Though I gotta say, it's refreshing to see a guy so honest about his job. In it for the money, huh?

I'm not judging or anything, but... Isn't that kinda dicey with mankind on the brink of destruction?

It may not be easy for ones so noble to hear, but... Earth has nothing more to believe in.

God... Queen and country... Wealth... I find there to be no difference.

We and our patrons are quite comfortable siding with wealth.

The capitalist world economy is broken. It will be replaced by the pure hoarding of wealth.

We believe our greatest chance at that wealth is the power lying within the Schwarzwelt.

So you're after a brand new kind of resource to make some cash.

Hah... In layman's terms, yes.

Wealth is what supports people, keeps them off the streets and in their healthy, happy homes.

Human society would simply collapse without it.

Well... engaging though all this philosophical talk may be, perhaps we should move on.

As I said, I would like our two camps to be good neighbors.

And as far as I know... both of us neighbors have our own problems.

If we can solve these problems by cooperating, I believe there may be harmony between us.

For our part, we will support your escape efforts.

We're willing to lend a hand with your problem of finding the Vanishing Point.

Though of course, we benefit from finding it as well, haha.

And what do you want in return, good neighbor?

While you've already been an excellent source of useful information...

The boffins in the lab have been wanting a high-performance version of the Forma Search.

If your Forma Search routine is superior to ours, perhaps we could have a look...?

Heh... I think this deal's gonna go pretty smooth.

Well, the sticky part is that we can't tell whether it's superior just by examining it.

So I'd like you to deliver a forma that's been beyond our grasp, as proof of its capabilities.

As plainly as I can...

When you find this new forma, I want both the Forma Search that found it and the forma itself.

Forgive my brazenness, but...

Needless to say, you will be handsomely compensated.

Well, aren't you quite the negotiator...? Your demands are steep, but it's hard to argue.

But look, we can't decide on the spot, so why don't you give us some details to bring back?

Very well. Regarding the forma we hope you'll retrieve for us...

Ryan! What was it we're missing?

Sir, Captain, sir! We are missing the following forma, sir!

One Hydro Apple! One Ice-10! One X Metal!

Those are the three the lab's requested, sir!

Only those three, then? All right.

There you have it. For us to sign a mutual non-aggression pact and enter a cooperative relationship...

Those are the three items we'll require from you.

If you can retrieve them, we'll assist in your search for the Vanishing Point.

Our projections indicate that the three forma in question can be found in sector Eridanus.

I hope that tidbit of information proves useful.

My demon was posted as a guard at the teleporter, so our squad could move undisturbed...

But I'll relieve him of his duty. You should have no trouble passing through.

Well, we have your terms, so what we'll do now is go back to our ship and discuss them with our crew.

Should we give you a ring once we have an answer?

No... Dreadfully sorry for the inconvenience, but... I'd prefer if you delivered an answer in person.

We're keeping our radio use to an absolute minimum. Someone was trying to hack our system earlier.

Oh, I don't suspect you, perish the thought. You didn't even know we were here, but...

I'd like to eliminate any potential source of trouble. In this world, one wrong move can lead to death.

There may be a demon capable of infiltrating the radio waves.

No radio, huh? Alright, I'll let our guys know.

Then I'll look forward to your answer.

We've risked our lives to come here. I'd hate to go home empty- handed.

New life... resources... peace... accomplishment... friends... truth...

Hope... or even supremacy. Anything, really.

Well, on your way, then. Here's to good relations, eh neighbor?

I commend you for your hard work in negotiating. We now know the truth behind our readings.

Mission "Signal Investigation" is confirmed complete.

Those guys are shady like an oak tree, but... at least it looks like they're not hostile.

So where do we go from here? The first thing they demanded was a "mutual non-aggression" pact.

We can't force them to cooperate, so I think we should be nice to them.

Just so you guys know, if it comes down to a fight, we don't stand a chance.

Their ship's capabilities are miles beyond ours.

The Red Sprite's that different from the Lightning...?

Put it this way: they're the same model car, but one's had some serious aftermarket tuning done.

Ours was outfitted with investigation in mind. Theirs was made for combat.

We'd lose hands down in a fight.

Then we must accept the terms of their mutual non-aggression pact.

I will attempt to contact the Joint Project to secure an advantageous position...

However, it is highly likely that they will refuse to accept it.

So... what about these "gifts" they're asking for?

On that subject, the chances are low that Jack's Squad will become a threat to us.

Their level of technology indicates that they will prove effective in finding the Vanishing Point.

There is no reason not to supply the materials and Forma Search they have requested.

Assuming this "cooperation" Jack talked about wasn't a lie...

If there are no strong objections, I will incorporate Jack's request into our mission.

I am issuing a new official mission, designated "Jack's Bargain."

You may confirm the items they have requested in the Mission Log.

Strange mission we've got lined up for us, huh (your name)?

Jack's Squad... honestly, I don't like them, but we've gotta work with them for now...

Hello, (your name). I see you've escaped death at the hands of the demons for another day.

Now then, what brings you here?

Did you bring the items we asked?

• Yes
• No

Ahhh, splendid! If you'll just allow me to confirm that...

......

Everything seems to be in order. One Hydro Apple, one Ice-10, and one X Metal.

And these are for us to keep, yes? Ahh, very kind of you.

Get these to the lab!

Sir, yes sir!

I'll take those. Hand 'em over.

You handed Jack's Squad the Hydro Apple.

You also handed over the Ice-10.

You also handed over the X Metal.

You did well... You'll go far in life.

If memory serves, there was one other component to the trade, yes?

Your superior Forma Search that located these formas.

I'll take that now as well.

Transmit it to my Demonica, won't you?

You opened a link to Jack's Demonica and uploaded the Forma Search B program.

And you're now... paid in full. Excellent.

We have what we asked for, so it's time we upheld our end.

I've ordered my men to coordinate with yours in the search for the Vanishing Point.

What was it you called the place? Sector Eridanus...?

I'll notify my men there.

The details will be explained on-site.

Best of luck, gentlemen.

It seems that the negotiations went well.

Mission "Jack's Bargain" is confirmed complete.

Jack's Squad has indicated that they will participate in our search for the Vanishing Point.

The extent of their support is unknown, but any would be appreciated.

You must rendezvous with our contact from Jack's squad at sector Eridanus.

They want us gone so they can have the Schwarzwelt's resources all to themselves, I assume.

Rather shameless of them, at a time when the world may be ending...

I dunno how far we can trust those vatos, but...

We'll put 'em to work, never fear. Right, (your name)?

Hmm... I believe you're mistaken.

This isn't everything we requested.

Remind them, if you will.

...Sir, Captain, sir!

One Hydro Apple! One Ice-10! One X Metal!

Those are the three our lab requested!

One Hydro Apple! One Ice-10! One X Metal!

I repeated it so even a bucket- head can understand!

...Forgive his rudeness, please.

But I'm afraid you will have to come again with the rest of the materials.

Despite your present difficulties, I have high hopes.

Alas, I have nothing else to say to you for now.

Spare time is a rare commodity here, one I doubt either of us possesses.

Show them out, won't you?

Sir, yes sir!

C'mon, I'll show you guys out.

And don't come back unless you've got the stuff! I got enough to do around here without you jokers!

Got it!?

You're from the Red Sprite? I don't have any orders to let you through.

So go home!

No one is here...

No one is here...