Those Who Came from Far

Hmph. The same old places and the same old faces...

Not a thing has changed since I set off on my journey.

Nothing like home, wouldn't you agree, Aldo?

Yeah, I guess so. I feel the same every time I go back to Baruoki.

These raised-floor houses are just like they were many years ago.

The dogu lined up are just as they were, too.

Those folk engaging idle banter, and those over there making lively, too...

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I-Is that the same as before?

Don't be daft, of course not! Those men don't belong in this era!

Y-You're right... What're we going to do, Cyrus?

It seems they are headed for Hokishi Forest.

Let us give chase!

We've found you!

Hmph! Rude knaves! Now you have angered me!

Wait up, Cyrus! They just said EGPD!

You guys came from the future Elzion, too, huh?

A blue light, huh... Must have been a tear in spacetime.

I guess it's natural to panic if you were suddenly thrown into a forest from the distant past.

Right, you were speaking with a Gadaro woman before, weren't you?

Well... They do not appear to be villains.

Yeah... If they just got caught up in a tear in spacetime, maybe we should send them back to their era.

Monster? What did you say? Regardless of his past, Aldo is a full-fledged human being.

I, uh... I don't think he means me, Cyrus.

What?! You speak of me?! Hehehe... Despite my appearance, I was born and raised in Gadaro!

It's hard to believe, but... He's dead serious.

A favor?

Indeed... Such a matter would be trivial for us.

Indeed, leave it to us. Aldo will show us all how good he is at getting information from the ladyfolk!

What? Me?!

It pains me to admit, but I too look suspicious.

F-Fine... I'll go try and speak with the women of Gadaro.

Um... Do you have a second?

Hm, you're an unfamiliar face. Do you have business with us?

Well, because of...reasons, I'm supposed to be asking women about what kinds of things they would want. Any info at all would be appreciated.

Things women would want...

Heh... I wouldn't want anything, if someone would just do some house chores for me.

I hear ya! My hubby just lazes around the house all day, and never looks after the kids.

Yeah! My mama got angry and said, "Don't get all pleased with yourself just because you helped a little!"

Uh, hold on! That's not what I mean. Like, if you were to get a present...

Wait, wait! When Papa gave Mama a hair ornament, she looked really happy! Even though her face is always scary!

A hair ornament?

A hair ornament made from the antenna of a moth monster found in Hokishi Forest.

When held up to the light, it shines like a rainbow. It's a famous product of Gadaro. Sometimes a ship from the West even comes to buy them.

I see... So, how would you go about obtaining one?

It's a precious item that's been sold out for ages. If you want one now, you'd probably have to make it yourself.

From a moth monster in the Hokishi Forest, right?

Yeah, that's right. But...

If it were me, I wouldn't do something that reckless just for a present.

Right. I'll let that guy know.

That guy? You're not the one who wants to give the present? Did you get involved with those two suspicious guys, by chance?

Oh no!

If they've figured me out, there's no use in hiding the truth... The one that likes to talk wants to give you a present for always helping them.

Oh, that guy wearing the funny clothes?

That talkative one seems to have really taken a liking to you!

Yeah! You got along so well!

Y-Yes... I suppose he is easy to talk to...

Well then... I'm going to head back to the Hokishi Forest and let him know. Thanks for all the help, everyone!

Oh...! He's gone... I hope this bad feeling I have turns out to be nothing...

He has the right of it! The lady insisted she wouldn't have you be reckless for a mere present!

That guy! Let's go after him, Cyrus! It's too dangerous to go alone!

On the double!

You should wait here. We will return shortly...

You?

You, lad?

Understood. Let's go! He's headed for the depths of the forest. We should still be able to catch him!

Cyrus! Let's cover them!

Consider it done. One or two moths are no match for us. They will become rust on my blade!

Phew... We made it in time.

Are you two safe?

Yes, that is probably the case.

I had a really bad feeling... And had to do something about it. I'm so glad... that you're safe!

He's gone...

Where once you fought for Elzion, now you shall fight for Gadaro.

Looks like about all we can use...

It's less than expected... And we had them come all this way.

Huh? Is something wrong?

We were sorting the materials our allies brought in just now. This time we had them go to a mountain we don't usually visit, but...

There isn't much we can use here. No idea how to use something like this weirdly shaped clay doll.

This must be junk...

Huh? That's...

A badge? Looks like something is engraved on it.

Yeah, it's nearly scraped off, but there is an engraving. Um... E...G P...D?

EGPD?! Could it be from that EGPD guy who stayed in Antiquity?!

You're interested in that badge? You can keep it.

Really?!

Yeah. We've already taken everything we can use.

Thanks. I owe you one!

It'd probably be best to go to Elzion and show this to that guy's partner.

Heeey!

Oh! I met you back in the East in Antiquity!

You've made it back to this era too, it seems. Thanks for the help back then.

This is good though. There was something I wanted to give you.

This is...?

I noticed when I got back, but I accidentally brought this back from that era. It serves no purpose for me, but I thought it might help you out somehow.

I see. Thanks. I'm sure we can use it somehow.

Still...

That guy isn't with you. I guess he really stayed in the past.

Yeah. He swore he would stay in that era and protect that woman and Gadaro.

Oh, right. There was something I wanted to show you, too.

Huh? This is... It's pretty worn out, but... This is an EGPD badge!

It was dug up in this era's eastern region.

So that means... It must be his!

Amazing, right... It was still there after thousands of years.

Is that right... Just looking at this, I know... He fought back then with the pride of the EGPD in his heart.

Your memory lives on, my friend...