Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:5-1

[Translated by Kukuru]

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Good evening. It's good to see you again, [Player]-sama.

3 options (Same Response)
Huh, Narrator-san?	What do you mean by evening?	Did I fall asleep?
(Giggle)...... It seems you want to say something to me. I only happened to stop by this evening.	Correct. When the morning star shines, you will also achieve things as you did yesterday.	Hmm. I will always remain beside you, even if my body is not there...... Nevertheless, your success yesterday caught my attention.

I have stopped by this evening to continue where I left off last night.

I will be telling you a bedtime story...... A continuation of the story about the foreign brothers.

When she sat down near [Player]'s pillow, she opened the book which then slowly emitted a light then began narrating.

The eldest brother grew to become the hero of this world. His behavior never changed.

Power is everything to him. It is the only way for him to show his worth......

It was reasonable for the people to antagonize him for that.

The younger brother saw this and tried to advise against his older brother. The older brother did not change his way.

Then an incident happened so suddenly. The king who governed this world was killed.

3 options (Same Response)
You might be foreshadowing the future.	Was the older brother the criminal?	A lot of kings fell into that role.

The people was shocked, miserable and mourned for him. The king was someone whom the people idiolized.

The people resorted to bloodshed in attempt to find the culprit. Unfortunately, they could not find any clues.

A lone fortuneteller then stepped forward to the people.

"The hero was the murderous monster that killed the king. In his room lies a blade stained with blood."

The people followed that testimony and found the weapon that slain the king in the eldest brother's room.

3 options (Same Response)
You know, those people were so stuck-up!	I assume the fortuneteller was a cohort.	The older brother didn't explain himself, did he?

Similar to what you've asked, the people interrogated the older brother about the truth.

He did not deny it however. He spoke as if he saw everything as foolish.

Well...... That is it for the evening. Another continuation will soon to come.

3 options (Same Response)
You cut it short at the worst time.	I wish you would at least finish the story.	See you later.

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It's unknown if she paid attention to what [Player] said. The Narrator fades into the darkness.

A shift then came for the current moment. There was a presence of an early morning and an outline of a familiar friend.

Location: Oasis Camp

Oh. Looks like the princess didn't need a kiss to wake up.

Just kidding, buhehehe. Good morning. Nice weather we're havin' huh?

3 options
Morning. You're up early.	Do you have a fever......?	You wanted to wake me up with a kiss huh?
Whoa hey, you thought I usually stay up late, didn't ya? I gotta wake up early and get things ready. We gotta reach our next destination, ya know......	Did I say something I wouldn't normally say!? Is that what you think of me!! Well, I don't mind. I have to be good-looking for the paradise waiting for us ahead, buhehe......	Oh, that's what you want, eh? Gosh, Teacher-san is acting like an adult...... Buhehe. Unfortunately, we'll have to put off for later. Those 2 are waiting for you over there, buhee.

How is your body doing though? That slide sure was a rough experience.

I thought we would be there already but, I recall there being a sign saying "go straight for 30 kilometers" if we were to leave right away for the next "trial" ......

My body aches all over, Seth's in pretty bad shape, Goku...... Well, he's energetic as ever.

Not even this small oasis is a relay point. I just want to hurry up and get to the next "trial" already.

3 options (Same Response)
The next "trial" -	Wasn't it something along the lines of Kochuuten?	I wonder what it's like.

I overheard that conversation...... Yeah, it's connected to another world - it was a grand vessel.

A government official jumped in and described it as a perfect paradise. It's an old folktale born from the word "Kochuuten."

The old fart we just fought yesterday said that. Can't believe they deliberately picked that for the name.

Good food and a fine selection of cute babes. Buhehehe, this is gonna be fun......

Hurry up and change and get something to eat! Seth and Goku are already finished with preparations.

We're gonna travel towards the west today too, Xuanzang-sama!

[Chapter 4: Seth and Ganglie's Love Rumors Spread in Kochuuten]

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...... I see, I appreciate the business report. You may return to your assigned duties.

After receiving a report from his subordinate, Gyumao leans back onto his chair.

With a pondering look on his face, a faint sense of anxiety and passion came to be.

Those young traveling monks...... They're truly a strange group of disciples.

This is a serious incident. It's just like a repeating of that one time......!

Good to see you, my dear "husband." Why the long face?

...... Oh, it's you, my dear wife-

Okay, stop. I'm just barely okay with "Milord," but haven't I told you to not call me that?

The reasoning for calling you "husband" is because of the role I'm playing here-

That is the relationship between you and me. No more, no less.

My apologies, client...... I thoughtlessly called you so while I was thinking over something.

Even if you're "similar," it's unacceptable for me say that...... Goodness me.

What's this? You don't have your usual spirit. Did you hear something about that Xuanzang group?

Argh, I can't help but feel worried. The worst possible case is that they're the "original" group......

I...... No, "I" would not be able to hold myself back.

As Gyumao said that, his face was slowly stained with anger.

He was overwhelmed with emotion, similar to an outraged military commander.

I once laid the heavens to waste with my sworn brother. "My real nature" made its name down to Earth-

With these powers, I will not stop until I turn you into a pile of rubble......!!

.......................

Sorry, I need to cool myself off. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to step outside.

After she watches Gyumao leave the room, Hakumen then talks to herself as if she's addressing something.

I feel you are effusive. I have no idea what's going on however......

It's merely a "business" after all. It would be shame if you were to forget that, hm? Mr. Demon King.

[Transitioning...]

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Location: Desert

After using the menacing means of transportation, the Xuanzang party headed towards the west.

Not before long, a large field of water appeared right in front of them.

Streets can be seen on the shores; It had aspects of a "harbor town" and the "sea" itself.

I'm surprised. There really is a wonderful oasis in this desert.

It's just like a harbor facing the ocean, wow......! This is really an oasis?

Deserts may be desolate, but not all of them are. For instance, there are deserts with a river flow right in the middle.

There would a large waterfront, thus many people would gather there. This oasis developed in the same way as those places.

A sea of water suspended in a sea of sand! What a stunning scene!

A "sea of water" with a "sea of sand"? Haha, I guess that's a nice way of putting it.

That is pretty strange though. A sand castle piled up on a water pit would get soaked up and crumble in the wind-

How can there be a town like this one? How can it not be buried under the sand?

Well, it's common for them to be buried and disappear completely. If you can't maintain them properly, then it will sink to the bottom of the sand.

You see, there aren't that many places that are comprised only of sand.

Generally there's rocks and pebbles scattered about. Oases can also appear in these locations.

Oases can change depending on the season too.

3 options (Same Response)
You sure know a lot for a native of the desert.	You seem pretty happy.	Do you love oases?

There is something to keep in mind for living in a desert. If there's no water available, then everyone would die.

An oasis is what maintains life. A drop of water is equivalent to a drop of blood.

It's for that reason the people can live on happily...... We must defend it with great care.

As shown from Seth's profile (side view of the face), he had a miserable look on his face.

2 options (Same Response)
.......?	Seth...?

As expected of Big Brother Seth! You are really knowledgable!

Goku is seriously listening to what I said. That's kinda surprising.

It's because I love adventure! I'd like to hear more stories about places I've never been to before!

Sheesh...... You're acting like a child.

Well, it's good to kill time with. I'll tell you all kinds of things that I know of.

Yaaaaaay!!

3 options
He's starting to grow on you, eh?	You're back to your old self.	I wanna hear Seth's stories myself.
Hehe, come now. I'm his "Big Brother" after all. He loves me like a "brother" ...... If I don't care for him, I'll get punished for it.	Don't worry about me...... I'm still the same ol' Seth as before. I can't stay uncool forever. I need to make my decisions next time without hesitation.	R-Really......!? Well, if you want to listen - It's not like I won't tell you or anything......

Oooh, there's something that looks like a gate! It has to be an entrance to a town!

Buhehehe, the inside of Kochuuten...... So that's my paradise, eh?

No more dillydallying, let's get going already! I don't even know what kind of "trial" this is, but -

Delicious food, all the cute babes! A delicious victory awaits me there!

Wah, Bajie-dono!? You can't go on ahead of us!!

Having approached the entrance to town, Bajie and Goku started running, as if they're having a foot race.

H-Hey, you guys!! Well...... It should be fine being so close to town.

Gosh. Those guys are so self-interested.

Watching those two gave Seth a gentle smile on his face.

3 options
So you can make that face, eh?	You should be more honest about your feelings.	That smile is cute too.
Eh? W-What? I'm making a weird face? No, I...... I should be more honest with myself. Wearing myself out worrying will make me stupid, but it's somehow relaxing.	Honest...... In that sense, I'm jealous of them. I don't have that way of living - I live my life by pride, because it's ingrained in my constitution.	Huh!? D-Dumbass!! Why did you say that all the sudden.....!? W-What do you mean by "again"?! Y-You should at least call me "cool" by the very least...... *Ahem*.

Goku and Bajie are such free and uncontrolled guys.

They don't listen to people's stories carefully, and they make people worry -

Goku and Bajie:( face) Ouaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!?

O-Oi!? What was that voice!?

3 options (Same Response)
Get moving!	What happened?	You're kidding me......

Ugh! Let's go help them -

Come on, Xuanzang-sama! They probably stumbled into a trap!!

[Transitioning...]

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Location: Kochuuten

Chasing after the two who went on ahead to the town, Seth and [Player] arrived at the gate.

What awaited them there, was a stunning sight.

??? (2 Mermen and 1 Mermaid):( face) Welcome, Guests!!

W-Whaaa?! Who are you people!?

Where are our comrades!? Give me a straight answer -

???:( face) Oh, there you are, my friends. You mustn't scare our dear guests like that.

The game refers to Thunderbird as a "Dandy Birdman?"

These fellows are passionate guests. I have been hearing rumors about you, the Xuanzang party.

3 options
It's the Bartender from before!	What's your name again......?	S-Still cool as ever......
My, it's you from that other day. It must be fate to meet you in a place such as this, eh?	I cannot go as far as to reveal my name. As I've said before, I am just a Bartender. Rather than a name, I want you to remember the taste of a cocktail - That is the kind of man I am.	Thank you, it's my honor and pleasure. My heart is about to burst too. I am glad to meet your expectations, noble Xuanzang-sama! There will no doubt be a "Transient" as happy as I am in this world, hahaha.

I am in charge of this oasis, Kochuuten. Welcome, my darling babes.

I see, then you are Gyumao's subornate. Perfect. We'll take you on here!

Hey now, you're getting the wrong idea here. I am not planning to show any hostility here.

My Kochuuten is simply a resort town residing in this vast desert. Boorish fights are strictly prohibited here.

I've been told not to lay a hand on you either. I have no intention of quarrelling with you here.

Big Brother! The people here aren't bad people at all! The juice I got was very delicious!

Aw come on!! You can't get yourself tempted by a cup of juice so nonchalantly!!

But, I asked about the "trial" that was waiting for us here -

If they're not willing to fight us, then what are we here for?

Naturally as the owner, I want to console the people who've gone astray in this desert.

You were deluded by this vast desert, you were quite fortunate to come here to receive such nice hospitality, baby.

W-Who is this guy......! How can he be so smug saying stuff like that?!

Now then, hold onto the guests' belongings, and show them to their rooms.

Right. Everyone, you can leave your belongings with us.

H-Hey......! Xuanzang-sama! Are you sure we can trust them?

3 options (Same Response)
They don't seem to be bad people.	We're in their debt.	Bartender-san is a hunk~.

Y-You idiot!! How can you be so negligent!

First of all, all of Gyumao's subordinates are - Bwaaah!?

Come on, shouldn't we accept their generosity? Don't be so crabby about it, Big Bro Seth.

You......! How can you be so naive?! Don't you give me any of your lip!!

Bajie looking over his shoulder, he makes a shaky smile for a second.

Look...... If they don't want to pick a fight with us, then you should keep your intentions to yourself too.

There's no need to put up a bold side. Even with a guaranteed kill move, the exhausted side will be sharp.

...............

Stepping away from Seth's body, Bajie followed after the employees with light footsteps.

Hey, the cute babes over there. You should take care of my belongings too, buhehehe......

Even so, you are quite lovely. How about it? When you're done, how about a drink with me~?

I-I feel dumb for thinking he was a cool for a second......

3 options (Same Response)
Now now......	You'll lose if you respect him.	That's part of Bajie's charm......

Bajie, who was completely familiar with the air of the town, looked around the town, humming a tune.

In his line of sight, Bajie couldn't take his eyes off the artificial beach which seemed to be properly maintained.

Hey, Big Bro Seth. Look over there for a sec.

Over there...... The people in swimsuits playing? What about them?

You didn't forget what I said, did you? What I said when we went to the first town?

Big Bro and I - There was a contest between us, remember?

Co... Contest!? What?! I agreed to that!?

Hohoh, don't play dumb with me. Are you... chickening out by any chance?

Not a chance!! Fine, if that's what you want......

I can't back down from a fight! I accept your challenge!

If you're so inclined about it, I'll do whatever it takes to nab one......

Hoh? What are you talking about? You didn't think we would hold a contest here, did you?

Even so, we should have a waiter to help us out.

What you said just now...... What does a waiter have to do with this?

3 options (Same Response)
You two aren't speaking on the same wavelength.	I get what Bajie's talking about.	You don't remember, Seth?

You said it youself. Aren't you confident in both fights and love affairs?

We came to the perfect place, there can be only one thing to do.

Making a kinky smile, Bajie dubiously entwined his fingers.

Flirting! Flir-ting! We're gonna hit on the beautiful babes of this resort!

Wh...... What the......? Erm...... We're going to find a lover, is that it?

I-I...... Am I supposed to compete with you with physical strength......?

Who would be impressed by that. We did come to this generous resort for -

One summer adventure! You can't have enough of it!

I feel so jittery right now! Aaaah, this is gonna be a blast~! Buhehehe......

Rough nasal breathing, Bajie was running in excitement. Meanwhile, Seth was observing his stature -

F-Flirting...... One summer adventure......

Until he couldn't see him anymore, Seth was at his wit's end.