MONGIL: STAR DIVE story · Main Quest, Episode 5: Dark Clouds Over the Orchard
Episode 5, Chapter 2: Trouble in Wolha
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Whoa! This place has a totally different vibe from Naksan!
You found my pack for me and escorted me all the way back...
Thank you so much.
I promise to return the favor when we meet again!
Meow meow!
You didn't even do anything, $CAT_NAME$...
One moment, everyone.
Oh no, that's terrible.
You can't even get close to the valley now.
Do you think this could threaten Wolha too?
This is bad. This is bad...
Is there something going on?
What's happening?
Huh? Haven't you heard?
Bandits have the town surrounded!
There's no way out of town with them out there!
This is so so so so so so bad...
Should we ask what's going on...?
Oh... I need to go to the valley, too...
What's the name of the valley?
Why can't you go to the valley?
Why do you need to go to the valley?
It's called Mooncloud Valley... but why do you ask?
Cause... I-I-I didn't know. But, eh, I guess it doesn't matter. Ha.
I heard the bandits took up camp in Mooncloud Valley.
They say they're all beastkin...
Beastkin bandits?
Yes, and now the beastkin living in town are nervous.
To play in the water!
There's nothing quite like soaking in a valley stream! Pure bliss!
Ahaha... of course... Maybe I should ask another question.
At this rate, they might even try raiding Wolha...
Wolha is in danger?
Who knows? The bandits could attack the village.
Before, Lord Sangun would've stepped in...
We can't hope for that now. He's been silent for years.
The new Divine Maiden is beautiful.... but she's not yet...
Ahem, forget I said that.
Headmistress, I'm glad you're here. I was awaiting your arrival.
Is everything quiet here, Hwaryeon? I heard the news about bandits.
The garden is uneventful as ever. I was waiting because of those beastkin, actually.
There are more and more refugees arriving from Muwon in east Baek-Ah.
Then... it seems those refugees, with nowhere to turn, have become bandits.
Do you have any details on the situation?
I have something important to report regarding that matter.
Nice, student.
...*Sigh* Be quiet.
*Laugh* Yeonhwa, have you been doing alright?
I was off on business.
Your business is my business.
I didn't intend to leave you.
What exactly do you need from me?
Our guests could use a guide like yourself. To go to Sangun's Altar.
Okay.
That would mean going through Mooncloud Valley.
You'll run into the bandits.
I'll be going with them, so... fear not!
I'm sure you'll be a huge help.
What?!
You not coming with us?
My apologies, there's something I must tend to.
Yeonhwa will be a bigger help than I would be.
She's among the most exceptional fourth-rate gisaengs in our garden.
The gate to the valley has been closed.
Closed?
Mooncloud Valley has been taken over by bandits.
It's for your own safety, so stand back!
...Okay.
Everybody, follow me.
Something's weird.
There should be a human soldier stationed at the gate today.
How do you know that?
I have their schedule memorized.
There are times I have to slip out of the village quietly...
And it gets tricky if there's a beastkin on duty. They have good noses.
Then why is that soldier there?
It's the gate duty schedule. It's got all the officers' personal info listed.
Names aside... the guard today should've definitely been human.
How about this piece of cloth...?
It's from a soldier's uniform.
It's a coded log. Only state officers can read it.
How do you know that?
You probably don't know this, but I'm actually the Naksan branch master.
Tch... You suck.
Hm? Are you still here?
Schedule
Torn piece of cloth
Coded log
Isn't a human supposed to be on duty today? You don't look human to me.
Ugh... That's it? The shifts were changed, how is that any of your business?
Yeah, that's right... So what?
It's torn off.
We're surrounded by blades here. There's even one in your hand.
It's easy to accidentally rip things.
What's this? Some kind of code...? Why do you want me to read this?
Can't you read it? I thought they went over this cypher in basic training.
Wha-what what...?
You're not a soldier.
...Tch, busted.
Ah well. Everyone!
Take everything!
Hmph, I knew it.
Ack!
Huh? That's it? Boring.
What happened to the real soldiers?
It's open!
Thank you for saving us.
What happened to the bandits?
We've secured the area.
Thank goodness...!
I heard the road is closed right now.
Oh yes, that- that's right.
But, you're the Monster Tamers' branch master Leeho, so go on through.
What? You know me?
Of course!
Alright. We're going to the valley, then.
Yes sir! Please go kick their bandit butts!
If there's time!
Stay alert. They can jump out from anywhere.
*Yawn.* If I've got to fight, at least let it be someone worthwhile.
They got through?!
I didn't hear anything about a group like them...!
This isn't good. Run!
It's over if you get caught!
B-block the road! Stop them!
Excuse me...?
Who are you? Hm, are you with those other guys?
I am... but...
Really? I should kill...
No, I'm not! I-I am, but I'm not!
...You are, but you're not?
I-I I was against it! Even though we were hungry, I was against stealing...!
But Onsae said...
Onsae?
A red fox... He's our boss.
He took care of us the whole journey here.
So he's the leader of the bandits.
Onsae is really strong... We have no choice but to follow him...
Hmm... I don't think you can be trusted.
I-I know a different path. We made a path just for ourselves!
That's such an obvious trap.
It's not a trap. I need somebody to stop Onsae... to stop our boss!
Are you betraying him?
You can call it that. I don't care.
I just want to live with my head held high!
Follow me!
...There are quite a few of them.
Can we just sneak past them? They're all my friends...
We just need to persuade Onsae and everything will be alright!
Hide under this box.
We can sneak past them!
We can just stop moving when they're about to notice.
Trust me. This is how I got out before, too!
Ahhh, they're gonna see us...!
Wait, something's off. Don't move.
It's okay now. Move.
Wait. Let's avoid the grass. The rustling will blow our cover.
Oop, they caught us.
Oh no...
Aah! We've been caught!
We're almost there!
See? There's the waterfall!
Waterfall...?
Wow, it sure is a cool waterfall, but... this is the path?
It's said the Red Foxes once lived in Mooncloud Valley...
Does that man named Onsae know a secret path, then?
You should go hide now.
Why?!
If they catch you with us, you'll be branded a traitor.
I'm prepared for that!
That's all well and good, but we need someone to smooth things over once we're done.
You being seen with us might make things worse.
Oh...! Okay. Thank you...!
Try adjusting those devices on each side.
Turning the device will move the pillar.
The drawings next to the waterfall are clues.
Compare the pillar to the drawing.
You can't just match one side.
Alright! It's opening up!
Humans? Are they from Wolha?
Wh-what should we do...?
Go back to the camp, Toru.
Wait there until I return.
Okay!
...Hmph. They're probably here to drive us out.
You speak as if you're doing me a favor, human.
I have no intention of having any discussions with you.
Well, that makes things easier for me. Let's not beat around the bush.
Come at me! I'll light you all up!
Back then, you did nothing to help us!
My home, my family are already gone!
Uh...
You...
Now...? Why only now...?!
You must stop. This isn't right.
Argh, shut up! I'll burn you all to ashes!
I'm sorry.
(...Divine Maiden...)
Forget everything. For a moment...
You okay...?
Ah?!
Wh-what?