Rollett's Story

Ah, so that's what you were up to, eh? Hehehe...

I'll gladly let you use me for your plan.

It's fine. If it will be of help to you, I do not mind. S'il vous plaît.

But before we get into it... Would you mind telling me about what happened the other day?

*Scarf, nom, nom*

*Munch, nom, nom*

Gra...nola? You like that stuff?

I'm... still hungry!

What?! Only half?! Urgh... I could eat more, though... Oh, well, I guess I'll stop now for your sake, Master.

I can eat the rest tomorrow! Let's go to a dessert shop tomorrow! I have a place in mind!

Hehe. Their cakes are super delicious, and they also have other baked sweets!

Wh-What in the...? Master, what's wrong with you?

H-Huh?

Huh? Really? You'll buy me everything I want?

Yay! No takesies-backsies, okay, Master?! Wahoo!

Show yourself, Master! I am here!

Hope your wallet's stacked... What the...???

You... You're...!

Hehe, nice to see you, mademoiselle...

Being invited to teatime with Master is such an honor! I'm so happy!

Finally, my feelings for the Sprite Queen can be—

Eeek! Why are you here?!

Oh my, you reveal my feelings before I even get the chance to do it myself... What espièglerie!

Now, now, don't just stand there, mademoiselle, and come sit here.

I... I'm...

I love it when you get all shy, but it's teatime! Let's sit and talk.

I'm not eating! Forget this!

Urgh... But I want to eat... The desserts here are delicious...

Oh, don't decline. Come, sit with us.

But... but...

Ah! Takeout! I'll get it to go and eat elsewhere!

Hey, baker! I'll take everything from there to there! To go!

Sure! I'll get that ready for you right away!

U-Urgh. Waaaah. Master, you're awful! I'm telling Ner! Waaah!

Oh no, my door!!!

It seems the Sprite Queen still finds me difficult.

I'm glad I could be of help to you.

Some tea will do for me. You've managed to save your allowance, so don't splurge on me.

Call me again the next time you do something this exciting, hehehe!

If it's something I can answer, by all means!

Ah...

I suppose... a bad first impression? Something like that.

No. It's personal, so I'd like to handle it myself.

I appreciate the offer, Master. Now then, let's enjoy this tea, shall we?

Thanks for understanding.

Because it wasn't fun there.

Hm? You heard me just fine.

Right.

Really.

Is it that strange?

Everyone has their own idea of fun.

Besides, Sprite Kingdom is a lot more fun than you think, you know.

I'm being serious. I really left because it wasn't fun there.

Lately, Witch Kingdom has felt... How should I put it...?

Stale? There's nothing new, and things are always the same.

Compared to that, Sprite Kingdom has tons of new things going on.

Fun things you can't see in Witch Kingdom.

For instance...

The Sprite Queen.

Hehe... She would, wouldn't she?

So let's keep it our little secret.

And... if you keep this between us, I'll give you some candy?

Geez... you're quite persistent, aren't you, Master.

It's okay. Hmm... let's see... What else is fun...?

For starters, there's you, Master... someone who is not at all from any of the Elias races.

Yes. You are a bit different from the other races.

That makes you difficult to predict... Well, maybe 60% predictable, but 40% unpredictable?

So the more I watch you, the more amusing you become.

Hehe.

.........

Who knows? If I said I don't, would you believe me?

If the Sprite Queen heard that, she would lose her mind.

Don't worry. I'll keep that between us.

I suppose that's also up to you...

What's with that weird sound? Why are you startled again?

I've got business here. Why else?

Honestly, Master, do you ever think before you speak?

Anyway, you should think harder before you speak—What? Rollett?

Well, well, if it isn't the busy aide to the Witch Queen! I see you've come all the way to Sprite Kingdom?

Long time no see... Have you been well?

.........

.........

So, you're so happy to see me that you're at a loss for words?

Is it because it has been so long? Or... Were you upset that I disappeared all of a sudden?

Were you THAT worried about me...? Aww, you're so cute, Fricle, really.

Wh-What...?!

Oh, of course. What's there to say? We've always gotten along, haven't we?

Who? You and me?

Don't be so shy, mon amie.

Wh-What?!

Mon amie, you are the same as ever! You still get so shy and embarrassed.

Such nonsense!

You were always like that. Hey, don't you remember back when we were young...

Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you talking about?! What about you and me?!

Oh... don't get so worked up, mon amie.

Just look at how your thorns are turning pink!

No need to express your feelings like that. I understand how you feel completely.

Wha...? Ugh!

*Sigh* This is pointless. I have nothing more to say to you.

I'm busy, and I have no intention of wasting my time.

There's something I need your help with next time, Master. I'll come find you then.

When THAT jerk isn't around.

Aww, don't say it like that. That hurts.

I'll see you next time.

Join me for teatime someday, mon amie!

It'll probably take a day or two. I guess I'll see you then.

Hehehe... that's part of Fricle's charm.

Hmm... Fricle and I were childhood friends.

We grew up studying magic together.

Perhaps that is why, but at some point, she began to see me as a rival. Little by little, she started putting distance between us.

I thought that made her as cute as a bunny!

Hm? What do you mean? We were indispensable to each other's growth. We kept each other on our toes, and that's how we always stayed at the top.

Fricle and I... we became stronger because we were together.

What's with that look on your face?

There are two sides to everyone.

Right?

Ah... Welcome, Master.

Hi, Master.

Oh, wow! Master's here too!

Yeah... It sort of just happened.

You did come to hang out, right?

Then, come and have a seat.

I've made some tea as well.

We were having a good conversation.

I'd say I met some true friends today! It's my first time meeting these phantoms, but I can already tell we'll get along wonderfully.

Urugh... *Waah* Thank goodness you're here, Master.

This has been really painful...

Okay, let's start over.

Sounds good. Now that Master's here, we'll begin again.

BigWood told me a secret. Guess what I said back to her!

.........

Oh... This is too easy!

You told her you "wooden" tell anyone, right?!

...Pfft! That's right! Wow... Impressive as always!

It's far too early to be impressed by something like that, mademoiselle.

Okay, now it's your turn.

Bana is too busy at the forge today to do anything. How is she feeling?

Heh. Too easy. She's feeling mice-olated.

Ugh... Urrrrghhhh...

M-Master... P-Please look after my tarot cards...

Is it my turn now?

Why can't ice cream ever become a singer?

Ice cream...? Scream? Wait... maybe something with "scoop"...? Hmm. I don't know.

It's because...

It always gets a cold reception!

Ugh... Argh...! Gak!

Pffft! A cold... A cold reception! Hahaha!

You win. *Sigh* What a vast place this world is...

Oh dear... Alice really needs to toughen up a bit.

Which means we have no choice but to put her through even more special training!

Special training...! That's right, more special training...!

Hehe. That was quite enjoyable. I shall look forward to next time, mon amie.

Sure! Next time, I won't lose!

S-Stop... Please stop...!

Cutting through the shadows!

Saving the world from darkness!

Returned from the Light and Dark Divide!

It is I, xXionx!

And, introducing my companion...

It's me, Rollett!

Hurry up and welcome me! It is I! I have returned from the Light and Dark Divide!

Ah, yes, yes. As expected.

Indeed. Just as you predicted, Magic Bullet Slinger.

H-Huh? You're actually calling me that?

Hmm... The title does fall a bit short in doing you justice...

But no other title fits you better, mademoiselle.

Th-That's so moving!

Oh, don't get so angry, Master.

Yeah! If one kick is enough to bring it down, might as well just leave it wide open like this!

Nuh-uh!!!

Oh, Master... You seem to really be underestimating the Magic Bullet Slinger's kick!

Aw... Rollett...!

Now, now, everyone. Let's stop fighting. Why don't we all move there and sit down, so we can talk things through?

While I'd love to chat with you here, my legs are a bit sore.

Heads up, your package!

It's wide open today! Nice!

Hehehe! Go, go Shoupabolt...!

Looks like she's long gone already.

Sounds like crickets. *Chirp, chirp*

A wall... A wall appeared!

And the light is fading! Th-This must be the coming of darkness...!

Calm down, mon amie. Look carefully.

You're the Magic Bullet Slinger. Your eyes are sharper than anyone's. You should be able to see through the darkness and make out who it is easily.

Master, BigWood here.

Gah. I can't believe I made such a mistake.

If you hadn't stopped me, I would have mistaken her for darkness. I would've shot an innocent citizen. Thank you.

Oh, stop. No apologies necessary. I am your companion, remember?

Rollett...! *Sniff*

Tsk, tsk... What a hurtful thing to say.

Just as a broken wall can sometimes be useful, our presence here might help you too, you know?

Yes, absolutely.

Wow! That's super amazing.

Is she using witch magic?

Maybe it's an invisible chair!

Eeeek! What's with that creepy statue?!

Oh, it's Her Majesty!

A statue?

Of course it's a statue! There's no way a sprite could sit like that!

But she's not a sprite. She's a witch...

Sprite or witch, how could anyone sit like that?!

You really think that witch can do something I can't?!

*Sigh* I'll prove it's a statue for all of you!

How?

Like this!

See?! It doesn't even move when I hit it!

That witch would have said something for sure! See? I'm telling you, it's a—

Ouch. Next time, I'd appreciate a gentler, more affectionate slap.

AAAAAAAAAHHHH!

Bonjour, what lovely weather today!

AAAAAAAAAHHHH! The statue is talking!!!

*Cough, cough* Your pretty little hand packs quite a punch today... *Cough!*

Wh-Wh-What the heck?! You're not a statue?!

Master! It looks like the witch is headed for the Weekend Farm!

Her Majesty personally sent the witch flying to the Weekend Farm!

Y-You're wrong! She hasn't gone to the Weekend Farm yet, okay?!

...Oof.

I... I...

Hmph! Why are you yelling at me?!

The witch startled me! My hands just moved before I could think!

*Sniff, sniff* *Sob, sob*

*Cough, cough!* I'm fine, Master.

Sprite Queen, I apologize for startling you.

When I lose myself in a performance, I sometimes startle folks.

S-See?! She says it's not my fault!

Ouch!!! What was that for?!

...Hmph. You're mean! I hate you, Master!

Waaaah!

Oh dear. Seems the Sprite Queen hates me again. *Cough*

I thought we were finally getting along, too. What a shame.

Why, yes. Even though she mistook me for a statue, you saw how she got close to me!

Before, she used to avoid me even if she only saw my shadow.

Oh well, I suppose I'll have to keep working towards getting close to her.

Taming a wild beast is never easy, after all.

Hm? About what? Hahaha.

It's not like you're the reason she hates me now. I'm to blame here.

So, don't worry about it.

Now then, dear sprites. What shall I perform for you next?