Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:6-2

[Translated by Kukuru]

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Location: Desert

Wherever they went - the 4 people walked in the desert that seems to go on forever.

A high spirited boy is humming a tune while walking up front. Although the scaffold is sand, he skips than walk on the sand.

Nin nin nin nin~, nin nin nin~, niginiginigi~.

3 options (Same Response)
You're in a good mood, Goku.	Are you making up that tune?	Nin nin nin~

I heard it from an anime Tsathoggua-dono and I saw together.

I vaguely remember it, but it has a good rhythm, so I taken a liking to it!

Oh, I agree! Caravan corps and nomadic people often sing it as well.

Songs are your best friend on a long journey. Heck, I could even become the next singer.

But, I didn't consider about a musical instrument. Biwa...... Yeah, no. I would rather try the guitar, heck, even the piano!

This is another scheme to talk to your beautiful ladies about, eh? You're gonna get smacked.

Wh- Heeeey!! Don't go and destroy my bud of hope like that!!

Sheesh..... You're gonna share your lot in life with me, right? Brother.

Haha, I'm gonna pass. I don't take fights I know I can't win.

Buheehee, say your prayers. I'm gonna be successful next time and surprise you!

Big Brother Seth and Bajie-dono! What about me? What instrument should I play? I hope it's something cool!

But, I broke the big drums in school once. I wasn't allowed to do anything aside from clapping and the jingle thingy.

You don't need to put so much force into things. How about picking up something like a percussion, a stringed instrument or a flute?

Y-Yeah......! Alright! When we get back to Tokyo, I'm gonna practice hard with the recorder!

Bwahaha, not a bad idea! Do your best, Goku-chan!

3 options
You're completely out of it.	You're all relaxed despite the final battle coming up.	It's good to see you're doing okay, Seth.
		Hrm? What's up, Xuanzang-sama? Do I have something on my face?

The companions laughed and chatted while walking.

At the beginning of their journey, their pacing was all over the place.

Gathering together as a group that one day, they were now able to build one long path together.

Bajie's big feet frantically chased after the restless Goku.

Seth, who's familiar with travel, mimicks their fast pacing; his own pace fills the gap.

The great adventure will soon be carved into the sea of sand.

3 options
Don't go too far out, Goku.	Need a break, Bajie?	Thanks for sticking with us, Seth.
Got it. Acting on my own is not allowed in a desert! Not only because we're a caravan, but because we're all friends! I won't forget about Big Brother Seth's lessons, ever!	Thanks for worrying about me. To be honest, traveling around in a desert is pretty rough. If I'm with a cutie like you, Xuanzang, then I'd be willing to go anywhere. Better yet, I might actually make it to India...... I'm kidding, buhehehe.	Honestly, I wondered what would've happened to you guys at first. You guys were such amateurs. Especially you, Xuanzang-sama. You were always swinging your sword one-handed. Maybe you should just stay back and attack from a distance. ...... I'm kidding. Don't get mad at me. You are a nice and reliable person, Teacher-sama.

[Transitioning...]

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Location: Flaming Mountains

Not before long, everyone fell silent as face towards a huge structure, right in front of their very eyes.

A tower with an astonishingly tall gate lies there. The sounds of the wind blowing echoed as there's no one here.

[Player] and the others have finally reached the foot of Flaming Mountains.

So this is Flaming Mountains huh......? It has a lot of impact!

Hey, this is really the right place? Well, the manager of Kochuuten did tell us to go here.

But, the name itself is "Flaming Mountains." I was expecting it to be a mountain of fire......

3 options
It sure is a huge castle.	It feels like a dungeon in a mountain.	It's not as hot as I imagined.
This mountain feels like one huge castle. The building is most likely up at the summit. If that's the case, I'd hate to work in a place like this. I'd be dropping dead just from going up and down the place.	Hmhmhm, this is definitely the final boss' dungeon! My yokai senses are tingling! But, a mid-boss should be waiting here at the entrance, that's standard procedure! But, it's too quiet here......	Before you go claiming it's hot, there's nothing here that suggests it's on fire. Rather, it's windy and cold out here. It's right in the middle of a desert too......

Right after giving their impressions, there was no warning in advance as the ground rumbled.

W-Whoa, hey! You gotta be kidding me! An earthquake in a desert!? There's nothing to hold onto!

We'd have to hide under a desk...... but there's no desks around! Akyaaaa!

This is bad! Look, over there! The edge of the desert!

In the direction where Seth is pointing, there is a something like a dark wall rising up.

Like a swarm of winged insects, the wall of sand quivered like a thick fog.

It stands high, surrounding Flaming Mountains.

A sandstorm...... that is a big problem.

We're gonna head into Flaming Mountains. I'm getting a bit nervous.

There's no chance of escaping, is there? This leaves a bad taste in my mouth......

I just pray it blows over after the heated battle's over.

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

3 options (Same Response)
What's wrong, Seth?	You don't look so good.	Do you need to rest a bit?

I-It's nothing...... It's just that, watching the sandstorm......

No...... I'll be fine! Seth-sama is not afraid of anything!

Come on, let's go, Xuanzang-sama! We're gonna take down the boss that owns this castle!

Pardon me. You are the Xuanzang Party, I presume?

G-Gyaaaaaaaaa!! Wh...... Where did you guys come from!?

Aha, you must be the bad guys! Are we going to have a gatekeeper battle here?

We were ordered to wait for you here under Gyumao-sama's command.

Our job is to then guide you to the throne room, that is all.

Please stay calm, we will not hurt you. Please, come this way.

The well-mannered servants put themselves in a single file line and started walking.

H-Hey! You expect us to come with you because we can't run away!?

Tch, what are these guys talking about..... They're not going to attack but rather "guide" us? Sounds fishy to me.

Come on now. They don't seem to be lying, since they're not gonna fight us. It would be wise to just follow them, yeah?

This Gyumao guy is probably a gentleman too.

Who knows, maybe we'll just chat and sort everything out that way.

That sounds good! Games are enough of a fight for me!

You guys need to be a little more serious! ...... Then again, this is how you usually are.

Following the Black Suits, they went to the top - At the summit, there lies a grand hall.

The location seems big enough to hold a small building. Such luxurious decorations were laid out along with a tall ceiling.

In the middle of the extravagant room, there is a man sitting on a huge throne.

You finally arrived, Xuanzang and their followers.

How long has it been - No, it has been decades since I last said your name, hasn't it!?

The man in armor glared intently at them with a sharp look full of anger.

3 options (Same Response)
Uh, Gyumao's the CEO isn't he?	Um...... I'm not the real Xuanzang.	Are you mistaking me for someone else?

Graaah, silence!! You do not understand what it means to choose that name!

Though your face is slightly different, I will not be bothered by such trivial matters!

It is my destiny to eliminate you! I am determined to do so!!

Whoa, hey come on!! This is insane! We're just using alias -

Hmm? The pig there, you are...... I remember that appearance.

Bweeh!? A warm welcome from a lovely lady is great, but from you......

No, I don't remember who you are....... I feel like I do remember, but I don't!

And you, the monkey! You are as incorrigible as ever!

The one who gave me a scar on my nose, the thought of seeing you again makes my blood boil......!

That's right! That posture, those features! You resemble the traitor that was my sworn brother!!

Eeeeeeh!? I don't get it! What are you talking about all the sudden?!

Sure, my name is Goku right now, but my real name is actually Hanuman!

Hmmmmmm? Wait, did I get myself mixed up? Is this really our first meeting together? Are you perhaps...... a neighbor?

3 options (Same Response)
He's confusing himself......	Are you mistaking him for another person?	Well -

???:( face) Oh yes. Keeping things under control, "Husband"?

???:( face) Being worked up about personal grudges is fine and all, but this is this, and that is that. But never mind that -

Such brave warriors have come this far...... You should at least give them proper hospitality.

2 options (Same Response)
Hakumen-chan's involved too!?	Is this all Hakumen-chan's doing?

Oh? Is that who I think it is? Milord?

I'll give an explanation later. I suppose you could play along with the situation for now?

Pull yourself toget- Eh? There's no spotlight? Oh my......

Ahem. I will humbly introduce myself. My name is Gyokumen. I am happy to make your acquiantance.

I am the temporary "lover" of this man - I am his second wife so to speak.

And this here is my son...... Hey! Drop the cue cards right now!

Hya, hyaaaaaaaa!? I am so sorry!!

Forgive me, Haku-...... Wait, no! Gyokumen, my step mother!

I'm, I'm Red Boy! Gyumao's eldest son and successor!!

3 options
Gyokumen -	and Red Boy?!	But, Gyokumen is the princess who.....
		Milord, stop!! I know what you want to say, but I worry a lot about it!

I-I don't get what's going on, but in the end, you're the mastermind behind all this, aren't you?

...... Oh, how right you are. I am not the Super CEO at the moment.

I am...... Yes, I am.....!

The Bull Beastman "Transient" stands from the throne and stretched his chest. Then -

His body swells up in a blink of an eye.

GRAAAAAAaaaaaah!!

2 options (Same Response)
W-What the hell is going on!?	He suddenly got bigger!?

Gwaaaaaaah!? Gyumao-dono's body got huge!

W-What the hell......!? A giant...... No, a giant bull!?

This is crazy, you can't be taller than 10 meters tall! Please tell me this is some kind of joke!!

The distant people hearing noises! Come closer and see with your own eyes!!

I am the Master of Flaming Mountains, Great Sage who Pacifies Heaven, Gyumao!!

Xuanzang and their disciples!! Regrets from the past, I will destroy you here!!

Wife of the Master of Flaming Mountains, Gyokumen! I will everything I can to help with my Husband's matters!

I'm, I'm a matchless roughneck! I will assist as weeeell!!

2 options (Same Response)
2 powerful opponents -	How can we defeat them!?

Keep a cool head, Xuanzang-sama! Don't be intimidated by his power!

Yeah! If we want to defeat the big boss, then we should aim for the any possible weakness he has!

Targetting his weakness and throwing him off balance, I think they may be the best possible action.

Aim for the legs! Give him a strong attack and knock him over!

3 options (Same Response)
Got it!	I hope it works......!	Attack his weak points!

Wait, Xuanzang-sama! Give a super-duper cool speech first! Please!

That will get us fired up. This is the last fight after all!

Yep yep. That's all we're asking for, Teacher-san!

2 options (Same Response)
Hear me!	King of Monsters, Gyumao!

2 options (Same Response)
We are Xuanzang -	And the 3 disciples!

2 options (Same Response)
In the name of the Heavens -	We will punish you!

2 options (Same Response)
Everyone, let's go!	We're all coming back to Tokyo!

Hoh yeah!

You got it!!

Leave it to me, Xuanzang-sama! Teacher-sama!

Interesting!! Go on, show me your strength!!

[Battle Start]

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Nuaaah......!? Guaaaaaah!!

[Player], Seth, Bajie, Goku -

Each of them attacks Gyumao with their strongest attacks and pierces through Gyumao's vital points.

Those attacks......! They surely broke through me!!

I, Gyumao, have lost once agaaaaaain!!

Gyumao's body stands to become as tall as the mountain.

His imposing figure however, shrinks abruptly due to the attacks he received from before.

Ultimately, he kneels and collapses on the spot, returning to his original size.

2 options (Same Response)
We......	We won......!

Wooooooo!! We won! We defeated the final boss, Xuanzang-sama!!

We completed our objective! We can go home now!

All that's left is the ending. Show the ending then conclude the movie!

Buheheheee, it's over, it's finally oveeeeer. Give me all the beautiful ladies and a nice cold drink please......

Hakum-...... No, "step mom."

No, I'm just good ol' "Hakumen" again, Xolotl.

Gyuu-chan, the game is over. Milord and their friends beautifully cleared the game.

2 options (Same Response)
What......?	"Game"......?

...... Ah. That appears so......

Gyumao, who's collapsed, slowly stands back up.

Whaaa......!? D-Do we need to fight him a 2nd time!?

No, doesn't it seem off to you? Look.

Gyumao kneels on one knee before [Player], and fixed his gaze on the Xuanzang Party's faces.

Then, with a huge smile on his face, he opened his big mouth and says -

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Following those words, the throne room is engulfed completely in light.

2 options (Same Response)
Huh!?	W-What is going on!?

The room changes into a luxurious decorated party hall, filled with loud cheering and a storm of clapping.

Congratulations, gentlemen! And thank you!!

You did a great job defeating the Master of Flaming Mountains! That honor will be respected here!

You all - your title of being the first people who successfully cleared this attraction will be engraved here!!

2 options (Same Response)
At...... Attraction!?	Cleared......!?

Congratulations!! You guys were great!!

Drinks, food, we will prepare anything you want! Please, come this way!

Black Suits that were acting in private came one after another, hanging floral decorations in a line.

Changing from gloomy ambience from earlier, it is now a completely welcoming mood.

Wha...... Huuh?! Wow, no, what is going on here!?

Everyone pretty much goes back to using their original names at this point.

B-But we just defeated him, and there's this weird light going on...... Wait, is this his second form!?

Come on, let's just play along...... Oh, I think I'll grab a plate of fried rice over there.

3 options (Same Response)
Up until now -	All of it is for an attraction!?	This was all some kind of drama!?

That's correct! Your abductive reasoning is incredible!

What you just experienced was a next-generation attraction for the TSL.

It is called "Defeat the Desert King Gyumao!"

Seth, Gouryou, Hanuman:(shocked face) W-WHAAAAT!?

What, HEEEEEEEY!! We've gone through so many life-threatening situations -

There's no sense of an attraction in that!! That's a huge issue for safety!

What's this? The Roller Coaster, the Haunted House -

You're saying those aren't thrill attractions, is that right?

For this event, the TSL and Underground Casino dramatically remodeled into an artificial desert world!

We bring wonderful entertainment and give the guests thrills and excitement!

Stunning reality that surpasses virtual reality! That is what this attraction is!

Unfortunately...... The main cast all were in a bad state of health......

In a hurry, Gyuu-chan, the figures of the TSL and myself took the roles. My, it was so wonderful.

3 options (Same Response)
The head architect, Dokkakuji, was part of it?	So the company president is the Demon King.	Was Thunderbird-san...... being himself?

We reviewed the guests' responses to the attraction. It was all wonderful!

3 options (Same Response)
Then, you -	The way you were glaring at us menacingly -	It was all an act?

...... It's a bottleneck from myself. To be frank, I'd be lying if there weren't any grudges involved.

Xuanzang Sanzang and myself... and the names of the attendants too of course, our very existence are connected slightly.

You all called yourself those names, and I was also surprised that you participated in this event.

I am the president of the company however. I am not the type of man to involve my grudges with you, the customers.

Causing an incident about my personal feelings would influence the compliance of my company!

Dear me...... I'm a slave for such a rough company. You'll have to pay a workers' compensation if I have problems with my job.

But, it's as you expect of Milord! That beautiful victory mesmerizes me......

H-How was my acting......!? The key thing was all an act, yet I still got punished......

And who's the idiot who actually left it behind! Be thankful I went easy on the whipping!

3 options (Same Response)
How can this attraction be a thing?!	I'm exhausted......	Can I go home already......?

If I'm being honest, then I would've given an explanation for the event first, but......

For my own discretion, I asked her not to speak about it. I wanted to assess fresh responses from the clients.

If this succeeds, the TSL will increasingly prosper as a company!

Although, I didn't want try conduct for Milord......

The results were alright though! A mighty huge success! I'd like to give a modest thanks to Milord -

A permanent free passport to the TSL, an all-you-can-eat restaurant, and the free use of amenities.

Of course, your friends benefit from the free pass too! I want you to enjoy yourself to your hearts' content!

3 options (Same Response)
It's free forever!?	I-If you're willing to do that......	How generous of you, Hakumen-chan!
		Wa...... Haaaaaaaah~. Miloooooooooooooord~! That makes me happy, very happy. My, oh my, those words are just, goodness~! HAHAHAHA!! My client seems to be extremely happy!

By the way, can you give me your thoughts on this event?

It will prove useful for later operations. Of course, we'll pay for the information as per by the rules.

Ah, you are not required to fill out the survey right now. There is a postbox at the exit of the attraction -

H-Hey, wait a second! Just how do you get out of this world!?

Erm...... What on earth are you talking about? This is nothing more than the Underground Casino of Tokyo -

Ah, yes. Escape routes are essential to such events.

Nevertheless, with reference to your opinion, someone will guide those who want to escape this event -

What a load of crap! We're here cause we thought we were on a journey!

Yeah, Gyumao-dono! It's weird that this desert goes on forever!

The scorching hot weather was hell for our health! We all almost became sun-dried jerky!!

What...... What is this!? There can't be anything as absurd as that!

The desert is only one floor of the Underground Casino - If you keep walking, you should eventually hit a wall......!

Hey, what's the meaning of this, Gyuu-chan!? You almost killed Milord and their friends!!

That...... That's impossible!! The safety management of the TSL is flawless!

If there's an abnormal guest, the staff would've rushed to the scene!

Peace, safety and a thrilling 3-hour grand adventure! That is the concept of the attraction!

T-Three hours......!? That can't be right! We've been traveling for 4 days now!

4 days......!? Th-That's impossible!

Taking the time for a siesta is included, but it most certainly shouldn't have passed more than 3 hours!

3 options (Same Response)
It crossed over without us realizing it.....?	Ourselves, Gyumao and the others in this world -	It's like it went out of allignment.

Th-That could be...... No, that is......!!

...... It was that moment.

???:( face) What you see, is a vision.

Ah-AAAAAAAAAIEEEEEE!! S-Someone's appearing!!

The existence of myself showed a distorted reality, a mirage!

2 options (Same Response)
Y-You! !	The Other Seth! !

What...... the......!? A lie...... A lie! This has to be a MISTAKE!!

You...... What are you doing here!!

In the world where the sun shines, I suppose I say "nice to meet you"? One who pretends to be "An Avatar of Windstorms."

B-Big Brother Seth...... There's two of you!? What's going on here!?

Ah! This is such a chilling feeling! A memory...... It's just like what happened with Typhon!

2 options (Same Response)
That can't be......	So that is what Other Seth is! !

T-This is serious, President! I have something to report!

Such noise!! I'm in the middle of something right now, make it brief!

Th-That's.....! The desert that was part of the facility -

The desert is expanding at an alarming rate, it's going to engulf the entire TSL facility!!

The desert...... is expanding!? That's ridiculous! It's only an artificial object!

Yes, that is what it was till now. Now, it will be all different.

Flaming Mountains is the "center" of this world. Since I have arrived here, everything will change!

One with the sands and winds - The true "Emperor of the Desert"!!

Having finally reached Flaming Mountains to conclude everything, only to find an unexpected visitor waiting for them there.

The image of Seth from inside the dreams manifests in reality. What could be the truth that he speaks of?

That concludes the tale for today. We shall meet again on another night.