The Memory Lamp

Huh? Is that...

Hmm... Sorry. I'm afraid we're all out at the moment. You'll have to try some place else.

Oh... Okay.

Wait, was that just... Aldo! We have to chase after that woman!

What's wrong? A crime?

No! But we have to catch up to her!

Aha! I knew it! Mirina! Long time no see!

...Bivette? No way! Is that really you?

Oh. You're one of Bivette's friends?

Yeah! Oh, introductions! This is Mirina. She used to live next door to us when I was younger!

It's been a long time. Bivette, didn't you go on a journey to study magic?

Um, yeah, something like that. How about you, Mirina? What are you up to?

Well, actually I'm getting married. I've moved away from my parents.

Really?! Congratulations! Wow, Mirina's getting married!

Thanks. Also... Bivette, do you remember this?

Ah! The Spirit Lamp! I haven't seen this in ages!

Spirit lamp?

Yes! When we were little, we used to play with this lamp.

Yes. This lamp is full of memories of us as children. It's my most prized possession. I hope to clean it up and bring it with me to my new home.

Eheheh, I think I'm blushing. But I'm glad you kept our memories safe!

Of course. Bivette, you were my closest friend growing up. So I'm hoping to repair the lamp. But I don't have the materials to do it...

Oh, I know! We can help you out! We'll do it as a wedding present for you and your lucky husband!

Right, Aldo?

Sure. We'll help you out. So what do you need?

Thank you so much, both of you! To properly polish it, I need sand from the Rucyana Sands. Once you have that, take it to the lamp maker in Baruoki. He'll polish it.

Okay! I'll take the lamp then. Once we have the sand, we'll get it nice and shiny and bring it right back! Come on, let's go Aldo! To the Rucyana Sands!

Hey! Bivette! Wait up!

That voice...there's no doubt! That young girl... Now it's time to dispel that old grudge!

Hmm, polishing sand... Is it different to normal sand? There's sand everywhere. What to do...

Meow!

Ah! Rumino, wait! Where are you going?!

Rumino! Wait! You shouldn't run off like that!

Meow!

Wait, are you saying, that these are the sands we need?

Eheheh. Okay. So Rumino, you want to congratulate her, too?

This sand is really fine. And feels good. I'm sure it'll be good for polishing the lamp.

Okay, mission accomplished! I'm sure we can get the Spirit Lamp nice and clean now!

By the way... Why do you call it the Spirit lamp?

Oh, that? Well we used to play with the spirits that live in the lamp. If we asked the fire spirit, he'd give us more light. If we had tea parties, we'd ask the water spirit and he'd give us hot water.

What?! So the spirits are still in there?

Hmm... We could never see them, but I can sense that the spirits are in there. I don't know why, but ever since I was little I could sense the spirits. They speak to me.

I'm not sure I follow, but I guess it would make sense for you to have a special power like that.

Special? I never thought about it like that. But, I suppose... I am pretty handy with magic.

Hahah! Maybe you're a magical genius! Anyway, let's get going to the Baruoki Lamp Artisan!

You played with the lamp? This is no toy, you know! Who knows what could have happened! Bivette, I can't let you get away with this! Ugh...just a little more... A little more and this despicable seal will...

...Oh. You're Mirina's friend? She said you'd come.

Here's the lamp. We need you to polish it!

Okay! Just leave it with me! I'll make it nice and shiny for you! ...Ugh! Ugggh! Agggh!

Huh? Is something wrong?

My...my heart... When I touched this lamp...I got... a pain in my chest!

H-Hey! Are you okay?! Hold on! I'll get a doctor!

I'll never forgive you...Bivette!

Huh?! Who is that? Who just said my name?! Huh? That voice... I feel like I've heard it before...

That... It's coming from the lamp!

If you don't remember, let me remind you! Bivette, the debt from long ago... I'm here to be repaid!

Waaagh! I'm free! Finally free! The seal is lifted!

Wh-What?! Why is there a monster in the lamp?!

Oh! Now I remember! That voice, it's the spirit we played with as a child! Hey there!

Huh? You played with...this monster? When you were younger?

Yeah. He used to teach me magic! He's an old dear friend!

Wh-What are you talking about?! I am not your friend!

But... There seems to be a difference of opinion here.

When you were younger you bound me with your magic and used me for target practice! And when you got bored you sealed me within that lamp! You used to laugh at me with that girl, Mirina!

Hahaha! Oh yeah! It was always so much fun when you came out!

Hey...Bivette... No wonder this guy has it out for you.

Eheheh... Sorry, mister spirit! You see, we were kids, we did cruel things without thinking about it.

I will never forgive you! It's time you reap what you sowed all those years ago! Have a taste of my powers, honed after countless hours of training in the lamp!

Aha! That's the spirit! Aldo, watch out!

This whole situation seems off. But if I don't do something, the village might be at risk, so I guess I have no choice.

Mister spirit... Looks like he's gone for now. Oh well, he'll be back!

For someone not evil, you really cause a lot of trouble.

Huh? The pain, it's gone... Oh, yes, the lamp! Just hold on a moment. I just need another go with the sand.

Wow, it's so shiny! Thank you! Okay! Now let's get back to Unigan and give this to Mirina!

Wow, it looks brand new! Thank you so much, Bivette! You too, Aldo!

Eheheh! I'm glad you like it. You know, I met the spirit earlier!

What?! The spirit?

N-Nothing. Don't worry about it.

See you around, Mirina. I hope I'm invited to the wedding! I could do wonderful decorations for you with my magic!

Ahahah! Okay! I look forward to seeing them. Really, thank you both so much!

Hey, Bivette. There aren't any more monsters waiting to get their revenge on you, are there?

Hmm, I wonder? It was all so long ago, I've completely forgotten. Oh, but! I had a lot of friends back then besides that mister spirit.

Oh, I'm not so sure they're your friends...

Don't say that! Of course they're friends!

...... Anyway, if you remember any of them, let me know, okay? They may be monsters, but I feel a bit bad for them.

Okay! If I remember where any of them are, let's go get 'em!

Not get 'em, help them!