Go, Geniemons!

Little Minion! BIG NEWS! I mean, like, really, really big!

I haven't seen it yet, but just thinking about it, ooh, I'm getting goosebumps already!

Calm down and take a breath. What's going on?

No time to breathe! Listen, someone spotted a GIGANTIC pig outside Icelake! And it's taller than you, with a head the size of a van. And if it stomps its hoof, Bam! The city walls will come down!

What are you talking about? Are you thinking with your stomach again?

...Of course it's more than that. As the mighty Demon King, I don't just freak out over a big pig.

Anyway, I'm really curious! Come on, let's go check it out! You weren't doing anything important, right?

Here we are! South of Lamenting Lake, by the big slope! This is where people said they saw the giant pig!

I don't see anything...

Well, it can't be here all the time, right? Maybe it just wandered off somewhere.

Alright, I'm leaving...

Wait, wait! Look over there! See those two? They've been standing there. Maybe they're waiting for the giant pig too! Let's go ask them!

Come on~ If they're not, we'll head back.

Hello, may I ask...

Shhh! Keep it down. Can't you see we're expecting something?

Oh! My bad! Soooo... you're also here for...

Yep. What, you guys too? First come, first served! No cutting in line!

Huh? There's even a queue for this...? I mean, it's huge... There's enough for everyone! But fine, we'll just watch from the sidelines. Once you're done, we'll take a closer look.

Why do I feel like you're not talking about the same thing...

What else would it be? Anyone who comes here is obviously for...

NOW! Pull the rope!

Not bad this time! Got one we haven't seen before, let's take 'em all back.

Huh? Wait, What are you doing?

Berry, I...

Ssh...

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Get some more sleep. I won't leave, I'll be right here when you wake up.

It's okay. We should get down the mountain and head to the village.

You wanna go back? There've been roars coming from there for days...

I was thinking, if we could make it home and grab our weapons...

And with your strength, you'll find a way out.

No one's going to save us no matter how long we stay here anyway.

...Let's go then.

Take it easy.

Watch your step.

You're not fully recovered. Are you sure you can do this?

I'm okay. It's just a few scratches.

Don't push yourself too hard. We still have to save some strength for those Filthoids.

Take that sword with you. It might be helpful one day.

Keep yourself safe. I'll take care of these Filthoids.

Is this place... a temple?

...Yes.

Someone once left that flying ship here.

And... a "key."

Listen, thrust your sword right in there.

Like this?

Is this your idea of "accurate intel," Randy? You gave me your word.

The soldiers did their best with the Filthoids. These are indeed unforeseen circumstances. But we did find something valuable on this island today...

Alchemical tools she has used and an airship with a Legion serial number on it.

You realise we're looking for "No. 0," not this useless junk, right?

We've been searching for over a decade... But our maritime unit intercepted several of the villagers' vessels. They might be able to dig up some...

Were those gunshots?

Randy.

Yes, ma'am!

...That's how it happened.

The Filthoids attacked you "for no reason" after you came here, and you managed to open the hidden path "by chance"... Is that really your story?

We're telling the truth! Let her go!

...!

Chief Sibylle, we've checked her spinal structure and confirmed that...

She's the "No. 0" we've been looking for.

...!

Fortune has finally smiled upon me.

Take her back.

As for her...

Remember... Vita, you must remember...

Your power... the power of Resonance...

If you wish to save all this...

Hang in there! I got you...

Berry!

Give it up, No. 0. Even the toughest blade has its breaking point.

Come back with me, and you'll live, so will this kid you care so much about.

Otherwise, she will...

...Give me your word.

Hmm?

I'll go back with you, but you have to promise to let her go.

Give me your word! Or, you can take two corpses back!

Perhaps I wasn't clear, This is not a negotiation, it's an order.

...Berry.

...?! You...!

Get out of here, and live.

No...!!

Quick question, Vita. The "three quick blinks" means...

I've got this, Berry. Three quick blinks means...

"Even if left all alone, you should be brave and live on."

"Until the day we meet again."

Run!

You can't get away!

Quest failed. Try again

Quest failed. Try again

This is my first time in the Cocytus Province. Is this how the people here show their hospitality?

I don't want to bother you, I just want to... strike a small "bargain."

I'll pay you whatever you want, and all you have to do, well, it will be a piece of cake.

The ship is at the mountaintop. After a short break, we'll push on.

...Can't believe we'll be saying goodbye to Purgatorio Island soon.

...You creatures just can't give us a break, can you?

But up until now, there has been no answer. Only endless flowing quicksand covering my vision, and...

him.

No...

Don't... take her...

No chance we're leaving by sea. Guess we'll have to count on that thing...

Listen, there's actually another "ship" on this island, up in the mountain ruins.

A ship... on the mountain?

Yes, a "ship" that flies. Now follow me.

Remem▇▇... ▇▇, you must ▇▇▇...

Your ▇▇... the power of ▇▇...

▇▇▇ wish to ▇ all this...

Wait, I can't hear you...

This is my first time in Cocytus Province. Is this how the people here show their hospitality?

I don't want to bother you, I just want to... strike a small "bargain."

I'll pay you whatever you want, and all you have to do, well, it will be a piece of cake.

Oof, they ran so fast and disappeared in a flash! Should we chase them?

They bolted like they knew every shortcut in this place. There's no way we're catching up. Besides, let's not forget why we're here.

So... this is the giant pig that's "taller than me" and has "a head the size of a van"? You were taken in by exaggerated words, Snow.

Well... okay, maybe it's not exactly as big as I said, but it's still pretty big! And don't forget, it TALKS! That's got to be worth looking into!

Oink, oink...

Yeah, except it doesn't seem like it actually talks...

That was me!

Hello, I'm Truffle. I came from really far away. And this big sweetheart here is Filbert, my best friend and most trusted partner. Thank you for helping us save the Geniemons and drive away those Geniemon hunters!

Geniemon hunters...?

Yep, those guys back there, they go by the name "Geniemon Hunters," which sounds not cool at all, because they've been running around catching every Geniemon they can find.

Do you know about Geniemons? They're the ones, Though coming in all sorts of different species, they're all actually Geniemons.

Exactly! You figured that out so fast! You must be really smart!

Yeah, kind of like that. You must be really good at fighting to think of a weapon analogy first.

Uhhh... I think I get what you mean, but something about it feels off...

Anyway, I read about it in a book that Geniemons tap into the power of Phoxene and become various forms to adapt to different environments.

Like, if they hang around fire too close, they turn into toasty, fluffy "Zippyro"; while staying in the dark long enough, they go all shadowy and become "Equinex" to blend in. Most people don't understand how it works, so they think it's evil magic and get scared of them.

But because they can use the power of Phoxene, they've attracted the attention of a group intent on capturing them. I don't know what they're up to, but I know it's nothing good...

So I've been hanging around for the past few days, waiting to make them regret their actions.

Ohhh, I get it! They hunt Geniemons, and you hunt them! That makes you a "Geniemon Hunter Hunter"!

Geniemon Hunter Hunter...? That's a bit of a mouthful... but I guess it fits! Hehe, those guys run off the second they see me!

Alright, let me know if you run into those bad guys again. And little ones, now go home and stay safe. Don't let those mean hunters catch you again.

Hmm? Why's this one still sitting here? Is it injured? Hmm... I'm always out in the wild, and I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of it... Miss, could you help me out?

Here, take the Yum Treat! Geniemons love it. If you're lucky, open one and they'll follow you right away! If not, just give them a few more.

Illustrated tutorial for capturing a Geniemon. Dialog continues after successfully capturing one.

Da da...?

Yes, that's how it works! You're amazing, Miss! Look at that, the little guy perked right up! I think it really likes you!

Da da! Da da da!

What is it, chirpy?

Uh, it's talking to her.

This little one says you feel familiar, like someone it can trust, and it wants to go with you! You take care of it, and it could come through for you in a pinch!

Da da da da!

Da da...!

Yep! Actually, even though Filbert's way bigger, she's a Geniemon too.

So if you ever run into a lost Geniemon, try treating it to a Yum Treat to get it to follow you. That way, it won't end up in the hands of those bad Geniemon hunters.

Alright! If the Geniemon Hunter Hunter says so, I'll make sure Little Minion collects tons of her own little minions!

Oof, they ran so fast and disappeared in a flash! Should we chase them?

They bolted like they knew every shortcut in this place. There's no way we're catching up. Besides, let's not forget why we're here.

So... this is the giant pig that's "taller than me" and has "a head the size of a van"? You were taken in by exaggerated words, Snow.

Well... okay, maybe it's not exactly as big as I said, but it's still pretty big! And don't forget, it TALKS! That's got to be worth looking into!

Oink, oink...

Yeah, except it doesn't seem like it actually talks...

That was me!

Hello, I'm Truffle. I came from really far away. And this big sweetheart here is Filbert, my best friend and most trusted partner. Thank you for helping us save the Geniemons and drive away those Geniemon hunters!

Geniemon hunters...?

Yep, those guys back there, they go by the name "Geniemon Hunters," which sounds not cool at all, because they've been running around catching every Geniemon they can find.

Do you know about Geniemons? They're the ones, Though coming in all sorts of different species, they're all actually Geniemons.

Exactly! You figured that out so fast! You must be really smart!

Yeah, kind of like that. You must be really good at fighting to think of a weapon analogy first.

Uhhh... I think I get what you mean, but something about it feels off...

Anyway, I read about it in a book that Geniemons tap into the power of Phoxene and become various forms to adapt to different environments.

Like, if they hang around fire too close, they turn into toasty, fluffy "Zippyro"; while staying in the dark long enough, they go all shadowy and become "Equinex" to blend in. Most people don't understand how it works, so they think it's evil magic and get scared of them.

But because they can use the power of Phoxene, they've attracted the attention of a group intent on capturing them. I don't know what they're up to, but I know it's nothing good...

So I've been hanging around for the past few days, waiting to make them regret their actions.

Ohhh, I get it! They hunt Geniemons, and you hunt them! That makes you a "Geniemon Hunter Hunter"!

Geniemon Hunter Hunter...? That's a bit of a mouthful... but I guess it fits! Hehe, those guys run off the second they see me!

Alright, let me know if you run into those bad guys again. And little ones, now go home and stay safe. Don't let those mean hunters catch you again.

Hmm? Why's this one still sitting here? Is it injured? Hmm... I'm always out in the wild, and I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of it... Miss, could you help me out?

Here, take the Yum Treat! Geniemons love it. If you're lucky, open one and they'll follow you right away! If not, just give them a few more.

Illustrated tutorial for capturing a Geniemon. Dialog continues after successfully capturing one.

Da da...?

Yes, that's how it works! You're amazing, Miss! Look at that, the little guy perked right up! I think it really likes you!

Da da! Da da da!

What is it, chirpy?

Uh, it's talking to her.

This little one says you feel familiar, like someone it can trust, and it wants to go with you! You take care of it, and it could come through for you in a pinch!

Da da da da!

Da da...!

Yep! Actually, even though Filbert's way bigger, she's a Geniemon too.

So if you ever run into a lost Geniemon, try treating it to a Yum Treat to get it to follow you. That way, it won't end up in the hands of those bad Geniemon hunters.

Alright! If the Geniemon Hunter Hunter says so, I'll make sure Little Minion collects tons of her own little minions!