Call of the Wanderer

Cloudless skies... White beaches... And the deep blue sea...

This is perfect!

Aldo! I'm impressed you know of such a place!

I'm glad you like it. The master who taught me how to fish often comes here. He's called the master angler...

Master angler? That's a pretty a provocative name! I'll go and see just how good he is, as a representative of all fish folk!

You might get caught if you try and approach him, Minchy.

Hmph! Just who do you think I am?!

So is this master angler here today?

Hmm... Usually he'd be right over there...

Ack... Umf... Gaaaaaaah!

H-Here it comes! It's been decades since I snagged a big 'un like this!

M-Master! You've hooked the biggest one in decades you say?!

That's the master angler? He's just some old man! And he's wobblin'! Is he gonna be okay?!

That's no ordinary rod... Whew! I'm gettin' all fired up!

Aldo, Milsha! Come take a closer look!

Y-You're right... Looking at the rod up close, it looks like he's caught something big!

Wow! Looks like whatever he hooked is really strong! What do you think it is?!

Y-You there! Ack! With these spectators here, I've really gotta give it my all and show 'em my exquisite skill!

Feast your eyes on this! My... HIDDEN POWER! AUUUGGHHHH!

Huh...? Whooaaahh?!

......

Nagi?!

Wh-What the?!

I-It kind of just dripped out of the mouth of that fish he just caught, didn't it?!

Were you inside the stomach of that giant fish?!

Huh?

Ah... Finally out. Feels nice...

H-Hey... Are you all right?!

Hm...? I was daydreaming... Ah... I'm hungry...

Nagi... Just as strange as always, I see...

Aren't you bein' a little cold, Aldo?! Is she part of your crew?

My crew? Not sure what you're talking about...

But Nagi's a friend.

We worked together to overcome some trouble before.

I see. That's great!

I'm Milsha. Nice to meet you, Nagichi!

Yeah... Nice to meet you.

Th-This is no time for idle banter! You just...came out of that fish's stomach! I'll call a doctor!

Doctor... *aggressive drooling*

Doctors aren't for eating!

So why were you inside that fish, Nagichi? Did you get eaten because you look tasty?!

No... It's all the earthquake's fault.

Earthquake?

Yes... There have been a lot of earthquakes recently. That's why everyone's on edge.

I was swimming around looking for food again today, when the sea suddenly started to shake... I was already surprised, when he went *chomp* and swallowed me whole. He's usually not a bad fish.

I see...

But we didn't feel any earthquakes today...

Yeah... You're right.

The earthquakes aren't above ground... They're under the sea... Near Dragon Palace.

Dragon...Palace?

Wh-What's that?! It sounds like a fun place!

Hey, Nagichi! What kind of place is it?!

It's where we live... Like a big castle on the floor of the sea.

Huh?! That sounds a whole lot like Atlantica!

Speaking of which, you all and Nagi share living in the sea in common. There are fish around Dragon Palace, too.

You've been, Aldo?! I'm so jealous!

Hey! Let's all go to this Dragon Palace together! Pretty please, Aldo!

Me too! I wanna go too!

Right now?!

Hmm... I am curious about these undersea earthquakes.

Yeah. Let's go.

Yay! You're the best, Aldo!

Will you come along, Nagi?

I'm going to catch some food.

If I don't... I'm so hungry I might eat everything here... *aggressive drooling*

Eeek! D-Don't look at me like that!

A-Anyway! We're going to head to Dragon Palace. If you see master angler, tell him we'll be back.

Right.

We need to ask the tortoises on this beach to take us to Dragon Palace.

Okay! I wonder what Dragon Palace is like...

Wow! So this is Dragon Palace...

It's totally different from Atlantica!

Milsha, look! Not just the architecture, but the people livin' here are totally different too!

Huh?

I thought an undersea volcano was causing the earthquakes, but...

Doesn't seem like that's the case.

If we can't find the cause...

I've got a bad feeling about this.

Are those the fishfolk of Dragon Palace?! You're right... They're totally different from the inhabitants of Atlantica!

Huh? Over there, could it be?

If it isn't the savior of Dragon Palace.

Savior?

He's the man who saved Dragon Palace...

Just when we were on the brink of destruction.

Huh?! That's amazing, Aldo!

They're giving me more credit than I deserve. I only helped out the people here.

Aldo, you're always so modest!

And, that girl beside him...

She has fins, but they're shaped kind of funny.

Milsha, didn't you also say that the fishfolk here are different from the fishfolk of Atlantica? Just how are they different?

That's obvious, Aldo!

The fishfolk of Dragon Palace, as you can see, look basically like fish that have just grown bigger.

The special characteristics of the fishfolk of Atlantica, on the other hand...

Just look at Milsha and it should be obvious!

Wait a sec...

Stop that, Minchy! Don't call me a fishfolk!

S-Sorry Milsha!

I've been wondering since I first heard about Atlantica...

What exactly is the difference between merfolk and fishfolk?

Ooh...

I'll just say it just this once, okay? The difference between merfolk and fishfolk is...

They're the same creatures! They're just called different names!

What?!

The term "fishfolk" isn't cute at all. It just sounds kind of fishy.

That's why I call myself a mermaid! Understand?!

I-I see...

But... I still don't get why merfolk and fishfolk look so different, despite both living in the sea.

I don't know what you're getting so worked up about. After all...

We're just fish.

Huh? Really?!

Thanks to the power of the Otohime, who once built this Dragon Palace...

Our ancestors who were once normal fish are said to have eventually taken this shape.

Wow, so it was Otohime...

Now I understand! So the origins of the fishfolk of Atlantica are totally different!

What do you mean?

The fishfolk of Atlantica were originally a race who had legs like mine...

Wah! Wh-What's goin' on?! It's shakin' like crazy!

I-Is this one of the earthquakes Nagi was talking about?!

This feels like a big one! Miilllshaaaa! Hide under me!

Don't be ridiculous, Minchy. You're way too small! You should get under me...

Eeek!

Th-The color of the water?!

That shaking just now... And the water changing color... Could it be?!

Do you know somethin' we don't, Aldo?!

Yeah... There's a chance something very bad is about to happen to Dragon Palace.

That's terrible!

Hey, isn't there anythin' we can do?!

First we've got to go and check what's going on here.

There should be someone we can count on in the Central Keep here! Let's hurry!

It's all happening just like before. Just what is causing this?!

Sheila!

Aldo?! What are you doing here?!

I'm here with my friends. Milsha and Minchy the fish.

Milsha. This is the Otohime of Dragon Palace, Sheila.

The Otohime who created the fishfolk?

That was the first Otohime. I am a different generation. Since the first Otohime, all who govern Dragon Palace are called Otohime.

I see...

Sheila. The waters turned blood red after that last earthquake. It's just like before...

It's not just the color of the sea that's the same...

Wh-What is that?!

There's a fissure formin' in the sea?!

Even that fissure is just the same as before...

Why?!

H-Hey... There's somethin' I don't understand. You keep sayin' "before," but just what do you mean by that?!

This Dragon Palace... In the past, the 29th Otohime went on a rampage and destroyed it.

No... Not just the Dragon Palace. That man tried to sink the entire world into the ocean. He wanted to unleash the Disaster sealed away in the Jewel Casket...

During that time, the sea turned blood red, and a great fissure appeared in exactly the same location.

F-For real?! So if we don't do somethin', Dragon Palace and the whole world will get swallowed up into the sea?!

If it is indeed the same as before, yes.

But why would this be happening again?

The power of Leviathan, which that man absorbed, is being amplified at the other side of the fissure.

Are you serious?!

W-Wait... Wait a sec! Levia...than?

That's the name of the Disaster that was sealed within the Jewel Casket.

How?!

His obsession was...unparalleled. He was willing to give up everything to get revenge on the western sea...

He may have disappeared from our gaze, but he surely hasn't given up his burning desire for vengeance... What will we do if he has become able to harness the full power of Leviathan?

That would be bad!

If he appears out of this fissure and starts wreaking havoc... We're finished. I have to hurry and seal him away with this trident of mine!

Yeah... You're right!

Hey, Milsha... We can't just leave this be!

......

To protect Dragon Palace... And all that live here...

With all my strength, I will close this fissure and seal that man away for good!

Wha, ?!

Milsha!

Just what do you think you're doing with my trident all the sudden?!

Hey... What kind of person is this 29th Otohime?

What kind of person? Um...

What's come over you all the sudden?! This is no time to be talking of that man's characteristics...

Answer me!

Milsha!

He was an arrogant man! Riding Hippocampus... He attacked Dragon Palace and became the Otohime through force. After that, he opened the Jewel Casket...

I see...

Hippocampus... I knew it...

You...knew it?

Aldo... I finally found him. The person I've been lookin' for all this time... Poseichi...

Posei...chi?!

You remember, don't you Aldo?

Poseichi is... Milsha's little brother.

Wait a sec, Milsha... You mean to tell me the 29th Otohime is your brother?!

Ah! And that means the western sea he wants revenge on is...

Atlantica... He was called an unwanted child... and was banished. And Hippocampus is... A sacred beast he took away from Atlantica.

This is all so sudden I can hardly believe it... Are you telling me you're that Otohime's sister?

That's right.

No way!

Is that why...you want to stop me from sealing him away?

I...just want you to wait! I know my cute little Poseichi caused Dragon Palace a lot of trouble and is really makin' a mess of things, but...

And I know why he's so obsessed with gettin' revenge on Atlantica, but... I still... I still want you to hold off on sealin' him away. Because he's...

Because... He's not just actin' of his own free will!

What do you mean?

The one controllin' Poseichi is... The god of the sea... Leviathan!

Leviathan? The monstrosity who resided in the Jewel Casket? But that is no god...

In my homeland, there's a god of the sea who's also called Leviathan... I have no idea why they have the same name, but...

All I know is...somehow it's come to control my little Poseichi. I know that must be why he's ravagin' the seas here...

I'm sorry... I believe Leviathan's primary aim is Atlantica... I think Poseichi is lashin' out at everyone and everythin' because he has no place to go. Ventin' his anger on everyone like this is...wrong.

Family is irreplaceable... I know the feeling well.

But as Otohime... I can't just leave that man to his own devices.

I know... So, please... Just give me a chance.

I haven't seen him even once since we were separated. I want to speak to him. I want to ask him how lonely he's been since bein' thrown out. How isolated and miserable he's felt harborin' all that anger... I know he must have wanted to be saved. I want to hear his feelings while standin' beside him.

That's why... I want to take this chance to talk to him again. I want to talk...and if he still insists on actin' up, I'll give him a proper scoldin'.

Because... That's what a big sister should do!

Milsha...

......

Very well. I'll leave it to you.

Huh...? Seriously?! Sheila!

But if your words have no effect on him... I will personally go and punish you both! I trust you'll take care of it quickly!

Yeah... Fo' sho'! Thank you so much!

Heh... How strange. What language is that?

Well then... I suppose now is the time to open this rift.

Milsha, Aldo. I'm leaving the fate of this world...and Dragon Palace in your hands!

Aldo... Minchy!

Right. Let's go meet your brother, Milsha!

As his future brother, I've gotta go make a good impression!

Where could he be?!

Huh...? Did you hear a voice?!

Where's it comin' from?!

That's!

No mistakin' it!

It's gotta be Poseichi! That cute little adorable face has got to be him!

But... This is some crazy power!

Just as Sheila said, has he mastered control of Leviathan's power?!

Wait!

I don't think he's mastered anythin'! This power is unmistakable, but Poseichi's state is...

Is he...suffering?!

I think so... He's been swallowed up by that evil power and can't control himself!

This is wild! Even I can feel the immense power comin' from him. I feel like it's goin' to drive me insane!

Ack... This definitely doesn't look like the time for discussion!

Poseichiiii!

Poseichi, can you hear me?! It's your big sis!

I'm so sorry for not comin' to see you sooner...

Let's go home together this time!

Once we get away from here, we can go apologize to Sheila together, and then...

I'll give you a big hug and never leave you again!

Milsha...

So, please... Wake up, Poseichi! If you don't do somethin' now, your whole bein' will belong to Leviathan!

All your feelings and memories will disappear, and you'll become a monster!

That's right, Little Bro! Be a man and wake up!

C'mon... Listen to them!

Watch out, Milsha!

Eeek!

Dammit... It's no good!

Poseichi...

Even if it doesn't work...I have to keep calling out to him! If he's going to attack us, we've got to give him a proper scolding. Listen to your big sister!

Aldo...

Right there with you!

It'll be okay, Poseichi. Your sister will never give up!

...... Wanted to go...home...

Huh?

I just... That day... That place...

Poseichi...?! Did you hear me callin' out to you?!

Great! If you can just keep talking to him!

Whoaaaaah! This is gettin' bad!

Why?! Didn't you hear my voice?!

Gr...rr...

Poseichi...?!

This power of the Disaster that would swallow me up... I can no longer be rid of it... My very core has fused with it... If I let it go now, Dragon Palace will come to great harm this very instant...

Otohime...

W-Wait! I'll do...whatever I can to help you, Poseichi!

Hmph... What a troublesome little girl.

Huh?! Little girl?!

Wait a minute, Poseichi! Just what do you think you're sayin' to your big sister?!

Fwahaha... Don't make me laugh! I am no brother to some little girl such as you... Thus I have no reason to show you mercy! Little girl. Hurry and close this rift. Seal me in this space!

Huh?!

I must now teach you who is the true master of this power. Your meddling and that of the Dragon Palace is too irritating! I only wish to fully enjoy taming this wild horse.

Hey now, Poseichi! If you say somethin' like that...

Eeek!

FWAHAHA...! THIS is a power worth taming. Come, little girl! Do not make me repeat myself again!

Ngh...!

......

I understand now... This is...

What they call your "rebellious phase" isn't it?! Next time I see you I'm gonna give you such a spankin'!

Hmph! Who are you to think you could "spank" someone of my power?!

Your Big Sis, that's who! You know Big Sister always wins!

Don't give up, Poseichi... Let's see each other again soon. I may have to leave to the outside for a bit, but... I will definitely find a way to save you!

......

Are you sure, Milsha?!

Yes... Let's go, Aldo, Minchy!

Ack...

......

Farewell... Sister...

Sheila...! Close the rift!

Huh?! Are you sure?

Hurry!

Understood!

The earthquakes have subsided, and the sea has returned to normal...

That's good...

Nagi, you made it back to Dragon Palace?

Yes... I got full.

Did you speak with Otohime?

......

Yes... Poseichi is...

That's good... Otohime... He was able to express his feelings.

Yeah... I was finally able to listen to him... I believe in him. I know he'll learn to control Leviathan's power, and return here.

If anyone can do it... Otohime can.

Thanks, Nagichi... I'll continue travellin' the world with Aldo... And find a way to save him.

I'll do whatever I can to help.

Aldo, you really are the best! Let's do our best together!

And...

Sheila... Thank you for believin' in me before, and givin' me a chance. I was prepared to steal your trident, and go by force if I had to...

Oh, that?

Just so you know... I haven't forgiven you.

Huh?!

Sh-Sheila! Please forgive her! Take your anger towards her out on me!

Wait, Minchy! This is my problem...

If I can help out the girl I love with this body of mine, it would be the highest honor! Make me into sushi if you have to!

Minchy!

Hmph, I see. If that's the case, I will hold both you and Milsha accountable...

W-Wait... Sheila?!

Otohime Dragon Palace Special...

Hospitality Attack!

Wha, ? Ahahaha...?! That's got to be the worst joke I ever heard!

Whoaa! My body... I'll be turned into a fish patty!

Huh?! What was that just now?!

There's still more where that came from!

Dragon Palace Special Feast Full Course and Dragon Palace Special Super Soft Bed still await!

I can't let the saviors of Dragon Palace leave without treating them to our full hospitality.

Sheila...

*sniff* Sheila, you're such an amazin' woman!

I think we could even be best friends!

Special Feast Full Course... I'm hungry...

Didn't you just say you were full?!

No time to loiter, everyone! A grand banquet awaits!