Ax of Misfortune

So... I guess I'll start by gathering information. Huh...?

Ugh, what to do... This is bad...

Is something wrong?

A beast is running amok along the Serena Coast.

A beast?

And it's no ordinary beast. It grunts loudly as it swings its nasty-looking weapon about... It sometimes appears at the Serena Coast and is really hideous and terrifying... It's a huge problem for me because I really need to get to Unigan... *sigh*

This nasty-looking weapon... It might by the Ax of Misfortune I'm looking for.

All right! I'll fix this for you!

R-Really?! It'd be a huge help if you did!

You can count on me!

Listen up. A beast is causing problems along the Serena Coast again. And it's grunting and wielding that nasty- looking weapon again... I'm afraid to go anywhere near it. Is there anything you can do?

Of course there is. I just happened to be looking for the Ax of Misfortune... You can count on me to take care of that beast for you.

A beast running amok with a nasty- looking weapon... It must be that one again!

Ight...

Huh? It keeps grunting about something. What is it trying to say?

Fight... Win... Fight... Win...

Tch! Anyway, I can't just leave it be. I've got no choice but to fight!

There! That's it, isn't it?!

Fight... Win... Fight... Win...!

Same as before. It just keeps grunting about something...

Guess I've got no choice... I'm going to have to take it down!

Take...this!

Guwoooh...

It was pretty strong. It was almost as if it were possessed or something...

Huh? Did it drop something? Maybe the Ax of Misfortune?

Wait! Don't touch that!

Huh?!

Unless ya're its Ogre Rancorem owner, that thing is way too dangerous to touch.

Ewan! If you're here, does it mean that you're looking for the Ax of Misfortune, too?

Indeed. I received word that there was a dangerous weapon around here. I came to see what it was and ended up findin' ya here.

But if ya carelessly touch that weapon, a terrible fate will befall ya.

Who're you?

Just a lowly arms dealer. I received word that there was a dangerous weapon around here and came to see what it was... But it looks like ya beat me to it.

That aside, ya said somethin' about thinkin' the beast to be possessed, didn't ya?

That aside, ya said somethin' about thinkin' the beast to be possessed, didn't ya?

Yeah. This beast... Something felt wrong from the start. It kept grunting about fighting and winning, and its eyes... They looked empty.

I see. Then it's possible that... Huh?

I see. Then it's possible that... Huh?

Whaaa?! And I was sure it was dead!

More... Fight more...!

Ugh, damn!

It just as I thought.

It just as I thought.

And what do you mean by that?

The weapon can possess most of an unbridled soul and took over the beast's consciousness.

The weapon can possess most of an unbridled soul and took over the beast's consciousness.

So that beast is nothing more than a possessed victim of the Ax of Misfortune!

That's one way to put it.

That's one way to put it.

That's terrible! How can we return it to normal?

Didn't it already tell ya? Fight more...is what it said. The only way is to keep fightin' it until its unbridled soul is satiated...

Didn't it already tell ya? Fight more...is what it said. The only way is to keep fightin' it until its unbridled soul is satiated...

Then I'll keep it busy. And I'll return the beast to normal before it can hurt anyone else.

If ya want to do it, then go right ahead. I leave it all to ya.

That sword... I see. Ya're quite skilled, aren't ya? I think ya'll be able to handle this.

The monster went to a cliff overlookin' the sea. Chase it before ya lose sight of it. Like I said before, the beast is possessed by that axe. Fightin' it until it's satisfied is likely the only way to pacify it. Ya'll want to prepare for it.

The monster went to a cliff overlookin' the sea. Chase it before ya lose sight of it. Like I said before, the beast is possessed by that axe. Fightin' it until it's satisfied is likely the only way to pacify it. Ya'll want to prepare for it.

Thanks for the heads up! I'll head to that cliff right away!

Guwoooh...

Phew... I managed to win again... Is the beast still possessed by the Ax of Misfortune...?

Hey there, did you find it?

Huh? That voice just now!

I knew it! We meet again!

I was about to say the same thing. As usual, I came after receivin' word of a dangerous weapon and found ya of all people here again. So that must mean that the weapon has taken possession of a beast's unbridled soul again.

I was about to say the same thing. As usual, I came after receivin' word of a dangerous weapon and found ya of all people here again. So that must mean that the weapon has taken possession of a beast's unbridled soul again.

Yeah. It was grunting, its eyes empty. It's unconscious at the moment...

More... Fight more...!

Ah! D-Dammit!

*sigh* It's the same as before. Ya're here for that axe again, too, aren't ya?

*sigh* It's the same as before. Ya're here for that axe again, too, aren't ya?

Yep.

Then do the same as before. Fight it until the unbridled soul possessed by the axe is satiated.

Then do the same as before. Fight it until the unbridled soul possessed by the axe is satiated.

Got it. The beast was headed for the cliff. I'll get to it before it can hurt anyone else.

Yeah. So be prepared like always.

Yeah. So be prepared like always.

I found it! Now, I have to fight it to pacify its possessed soul... Huh?

A-A monster is approaching?! Does it have something to do with the axe?

What to do? Fight it now or after I've prepared first?

This is no time to hesitate. I've gotta fight!

Here goes nothing!

I think I'll fall back for now and make sure I'm prepared!

Fight... More... Fight... Win...!

Its soul still isn't satisfied?!

Did it summon the monster, because it wanted to fight?

At this point, I've got no choice to finish this! Let's go!

*groan*

Is it in pain? Perhaps the axe's hold on its soul has weakened?

It's back! And it looks stronger than before! This must be the last ditch effort of that unbridled soul...

Then I won't hold back! I'm gonna give it everything I've got!

Did I finally finish this?!

Urrgh... Urrggghhhh... Urrrggggghhhhh!

Fought... Satisfied...

Ah... Huh?

You still have some fight in you?!

Huh? What? Wh-What am I doing? Ouch! M-My body hurts?! But why?! This... This... This is scary!

It appears that the soul has risen and that the beast has returned to its old self. It seems to have lost its memory while it was possessed. I can't help but feel pity... But I'm also relieved.

So this is the Ax of Misfortune... It no longer appears to be possessed by an evil soul. It's in great shape without a scratch on it!

So this is the Ax of Misfortune... It no longer appears to be possessed by an evil soul. It's got a few scratches on it, but is in otherwise good shape!