Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:8-2

[Translated by Kukuru]

Chapter 7: And the Journey Continues On

Location: Flaming Mountains

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RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

The 2 boys with twin-like appearances, clash on the ground where a sandstorm rages.

Already, there is nothing that can assist them in their battle.

The Sand Soldiers all decayed and crumbled away. Additionally, the traveling comrades put their faiths into their companion.

The lonely shadow fights with the one who is no longer lonely in a one-to-one fight.

You little......! Vanish, vanish, vaniiiiiiiiiiiish!!

A weakling such as you, Ash, is not fit to be "Seth"!!

A weakling like you got rejected - Now, I have declared myself the "true Seth"!!

YOU'RE WRONG!!

I...... No, we can't become the "older brother"!

.......!!

But, even so......!! I will still live on as "Seth"!!

I don't want to act on behalf of him, I don't want to paint over regret -

I will show proof of my "brother's" life, everything that I received from my "brother"!

Until my life comes to an end, I will continue to demonstrate it!

Seth's shout becomes a force like a tempest, swelling up completely.

The Sacred Artifact that he wields shoots a bright light, piercing through the shadow.

...... I see. Then, that is good enough.

When you accepted the "Sacred Artifact" that was entrusted to your brother, you've begun to walk the path to become a true "hero" like Seth.

You finally understood it, the "true self" ......

You...... Didn't you want to steal it from me?

From a cowardly "Ash" to a "strong man" called Seth.

...... I certainly intended on doing that. If you stayed as a fool, you would've lost to the likes of me.

But, you emerged victorious. For that, I have decided to acknowledge you as "Seth."

Go and inherit this name, "New Seth" ......

The "cowardly Ash" you used to be...... Now, "you" will take me along.

...... Ahh. Farewell, "cowardly Ash," my former self.

But, I won't forget you, Ash. "This shadow" will...... always be a part of myself.

...... Such a selfish guy. That's why you're "Seth" ......

A farewell tears the world. A surge of energy engulfs everything.

Visibility dissolves into the light, and everything loses their features.

This is a tale from long ago. A tale of a lonesome boy.

3 options (Same Response)
Narrator-san...... When did you get here?	Where am I?	Where's Seth and the others?

He was protecting a small oasis, yet he was alone for such a long time.

With nobody to talk with, with nobody to connect his heart with, He was destined to be alone.

Christine (Mysterious Narrator?):( face) One day, he came across something. He found a young man who collapsed in the desert.

During the narration, Seth isn't actually saying anything but rather makes faces.

Providing the young man with water, the young man gave the boy his thanks with a smile.

Ash:( face) ...... Please, think nothing of it. Really, it's not that big of a deal.

That was what the boy said. A drop of water from a desert is equivalent to a drop of blood.

The deed of giving that blood, is a great debt of gratitude that can never compensate for that treasure.

The lonely boy saw that man at first glance and became attached to him.

Someone who was completely different from himself - He who holds a noble and beautiful heart.

Christine (Mysterious Narrator?):( face) And interacting with each other many times, the day where their bonds have deepened -

Seth asked Ash, if there was anything he wanted.

He was noble in name only...... All he could do by himself was take everything that he could with his own efforts while smiling.

Ash:( face) ...... There is nothing that I want. Because I've been alone here for a long time.

Ash:( face) Just being with you, Seth-sama..... is good enough for me.

Seth wanted Ash to stop formally referring to him as "sama," while looking at Ash, muttering something.

There are no other siblings and parents for them to rely on, it's only those two that have each other in the desert......

At that moment, something flashed into Seth's mind, his eyes sparkled and asked Ash -

That if he was fine with it, he would become "brothers" with him.

Seth also had no relatives, the same with Ash. And so, Ash responded to his proposal.

Like being drawn to those words, light shines into the world of darkness.

When they came to, they were in the middle of the desert where the sand flutters.

3 options (Same Response)
Narrator-san -	You knew -	about Seth's past.

That I do...... Frankly, I am the same as you, in a certain point of view.

I am the one, that bears the fragments of lost memories.

That said, the Narrator softly strokes the half of a mask with her thin finger.

...... It all began when you came across Seth-sama.

By feeling "Seth" that was lurking inside you and His soul - His memories disrupted the "past" and the "present."

"Memories of the exiled brother swayed in revenge" took shape, beckoned an "overworld shift" with the world that imitated a desert.

Moreover, for the purpose of destroying the abominable past, he sought to sink all under the sand.

Everything, because he hated the world that disapproved his brother.

On the other hand...... The world that was created was ingenious, He would not have been able to find "Seth" so easily.

That was the reason why you and the others were given strange roles, to go and find him, the Shadow.

3 options (Same Response)
Seth, you're safe!	Are you hurt anywhere?	What happened to him?
Of course I am. See? I'm still alive and well.

He is...... now here.

Seth lightly patted his own chest. It was to show that everything is in there.

Brother...... He made me, someone who had no relatives, into his younger brother.

Even though I never asked for it, I became a "family" with him.

I was so happy, to the point I nearly cried. He really became like a "family" to me.

Even though my brother is gone...... I didn't know what to do with myself.

I betrayed my own brother, who was the only "family" to me.

3 options (Same Response)
That's because -	You couldn't do anything about it.	Mourning about the past is a natural thing to do.

About what you just said, that may be it...... But, I didn't want to believe it.

I didn't want to forget about my brother. I wanted to live with him forever.

So that's why...... I will live on as a "continuation" of my brother.

I will live as "Seth," together with "Ash" tucked away in my heart, in this "new world," Tokyo.

....... [Player]. It was great being with you.

It's not only just you. Hanuman, Ganglie, Xolotl, Thunderbird, Gyumao -

Everyone. Everyone that looked out for me. Thanks to them, I was able to face my "weakness."

3 options
It's okay if you're not as strong as Seth.	The Seth you are now is strong enough.	So, it's okay to call you Ash afterwards?
Jeez, that's not something to make a fuss about. Both the "strong points" and "weak points" are all part of "me."	Thanks. But, gosh, that's not something to make a fuss about. Both the "strong points" and "weak points" are all part of "me."	I...... I will still go as Seth. I may not be as good as my brother, but my name will be the same as his.

...... My brother has been talking about it for a long time. He wanted to check out the "other world."

There are no rulers, no one who would be ruled by them, it's a vast world where you can go wherever you want.

I inherited my brother's name, to experience the things he couldn't see himself, and to go and see as far as the eye can see -

Ahhh...... I see. Starting anew is such an easy thing to do.

Then, I will start over again - The "journey" where my brother and I will see the new world.

Seth having said that, his body gradually fades away.

The desert that stretched all around also began to disappear into the wind.

It is nearly time to say your farewells, [Player]-sama.

Like a dream of dawn, as Seth-sama's heart opens up, the same for this world.

1 option
We'll meet again, right, Seth?

...... Yeah. I'm positive we'll see each other again.

I travel to all kinds of worlds. So, I'm sure I will go to the place where you are.

Give my regards to everyone. I'm sorry, that I couldn't say goodbye to them myself.

...... [Player]. You really resemble my brother.

I liked traveling with you and the others. Really, I had a ton of fun! Thanks, for everything.

3 options
We'll meet again, my dear little brother.	Stay strong, my Disciple.	See ya, Big Brother Seth.
Y-You dumbass......! Joking around like that during a time like this isn't funny......! The next time you say something like that...... I'm gonna knock you silly, ya big moron!	Hahahahahaha! The same goes for you too, Xuanzang-sama! The next time I accompany you, I can go with you anywhere, even India!	Heh, I understand, [Player]. If there's anybody trying to threaten you, give me a shout. I'll come running and give those assholes a good beating!

...... Then, I guess this is good-bye. We'll meet again, "brother" -

Seth's body and the desert that stretched out, all vanished and disappeared into the light.

With the feeling like falling into a deep slumber - [Player] temporarily lost consciousness.

Desert Journey: [Let's Meet Beyond the West!] ...... To Be Continued in the Epilogue