Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 4: Borderland Infection
17. Freakish
Yulia's brainwashing only seems to be affecting more and more people... We don't have much time.
3 scenes, 35 lines
1. Freakish
5 lines
Boohoo. I didn't expect us to be hiding in the village. I thought we would just leave...
The way out is the path down from the snowy mountains. It can be very dangerous to leave in a hurry at night.
Those people act in groups. We are safe as long as we avoid their route in the village.
But... why did everyone become so vicious? They didn't even try to talk. D-did I do something wrong?
No, I think this has nothing to do with us. Anyway, you stay here and let me go investigate the situation before we make plans.
2. Stage 17-3, after the battle
14 lines...Well...
What's wrong? Are you worried? I'll only be gone for a while. Don't worry!
Uh... Can... I investigate with you?
Oh? ...But your voice is still shaking, Camelia. Don't force yourself if you're scared.
I-I am very scared.
But!... I-I can't just leave my trading partners alone, who are clearly in trouble.
M-maybe we can even find a way to get everyone back to normal.
Why? This is the first time you've met these people, right?
To finish what you begin is a principle of us as n-nobles.
We haven't started trading yet, so I have the responsibility to help everyone fix any issues that affect the trade!
Wow... I apologize for underestimating you, Camelia. Please investigate with me, my employer.
B-by the way, there's something that bothers me... Is there any reason for those people to gather in that square at the start?
(This kid has surprisingly keen eyes...)
It bothers me too. Maybe that place has what causes the abnormalities in the village. Let's start our investigation there then.
3. Stage 17-10, after the battle
16 linesWe have gotten rid of most of them after going around so many times. Now is the time to go and check out the square.
Eek...! It feels like a Demon City again! I really can't cope with being in this place!
(Camelia might have some outstanding qualities, but she really is still a kid.)
Don't be nervous, or you may cause a commotion.
But... the buildings here are similar to other Bifrost villages. There are no special magic devices or weapons... Did we get it wrong?
The strangest thing is probably the loudspeaker in the middle of the square... Hmm, what is it there for?
At this moment, the loudspeaker is turned on, followed by some metallic noise. Soon enough, a person seemed to clear their throat at the other end.
Whoooooaaa!!! I-It's making noises?!
Is someone playing something on this loudspeaker?!
...Fight! Fight this inhumane country! Fight! Fight all the heretics standing against our beliefs! I will be your support and honor you for your bravery to fight!
I will be your support and honor you for your bravery to fight!
...Who is this? No, what is she talking about?!
Grab the nearest weapon. Arm yourself with it, even if it's a bat dripping with molten iron or a sharp steel plate!
Howl! Tear down the enemy's defenses with your intimidating courage! Push your comrades to victory with your lives!
Urghhh!!! My head... hurts! Like it's being scratched... Mmm... Aaaaaaahhhhh...
...Oh, no! It's a sound wave magic attack! It interferes with the mind... No, and it provokes emotions and destroys sanity... It's standard brainwashing magic!