Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:4-2

[Translation by Kukuru]

Location: Daikanyama Academy

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Heaven's Light:( face) Where... in the world am I...? [Player]-sama? Why are you here...!

Those who are injured, fall back! Second team fall back! Third team, move!

Heaven's Light:( face) A-Arslan-sama! What are you doing! You're acting as if this is a battlefield...!

Heaven's Light:( face) I am in your debt, [Player]-sama! Arslan-sama! Please put away your blade-

Zabaniya! I'll buy some time! Back me up! I'm countin' on ya!

Leave it to me, Arslan-sama. I'll be watching your back!

My love bullets... won't miss its mark! *Shoom* *Shoom* *Shoom*!!

Heaven's Light:( face) Z-Z-Z-Zabaniya-samaaaa?!? What in God's name is going on...? Is this a bad dream...?

You've done well in holding out this long, Cubs. But, this ends here. Third team, front and center!

Now, battle formations!

My beloved vegetables, please lend me your strength! Here goes!! Baroda Volsatiyaaaaaaa!!!

Volos, who suddenly barged in the middle of things, holds a basket that is a "Sacred Artifact" and directs its mouth at the enemy.

Various kinds of vegetables start jumping out of the basket including Pumpkins.

Guuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

Large quantities of vegetables wash Arslan and the others away like a tsunami.

3 options (Same Response)
Volos!?	Weren't you injured by the flames of love?	You had that kind of "Sacred Artifact"??

The truth is this "Sacred Artifact" isn't used this way- Dah, I'll explain everything later!

Please, [Player]! Only you can do something about this situation-

Deplorable! If you've managed to do this much to me...!

Uwawawaaaaaaa!!

Volos gets ambushed by Arslan who sprang at him, resulting in both of them tumbling together.

A-Arslan-sama! Please release that young bear!

Zabaniya is distracted by Arslan, leaving an opening for the first time.

1 option
Ignorant!

Ku! I figured you do that, [Player]-sama!

1 option
You're not getting away!

Heaven's Light:( face) We won't let you!

Heaven's Light:( face) Know that you will absolutely not approach Zabaniya-sama with that blade!

2 options (Same Response)
Back off for a minute!	As flexible as ever...

Angels:( face) All hands, charge! SEIZE THEEEEEEEEM!!

Outnumbered. You can't move when attacks come in from all directions.

Angels:( face) Prepare yourself! Receive judgement under the law!

2 options (Same Response)
Tch!	There are a lot of them..!

???:( face) Please wait. There is something I want to discuss with them.

Please excuse their rudeness. I've always known your blade had such power even with just a scratch.

Because of that, I've regained composure, more or less. I would like to take the time to talk with them. Just for a minute.

Heaven's Light:( face) Zabaniya-sama!? Are you sure about this? They have a sword with them.

It won't be an issue. Please stand down and leave this place to me. For the time being, go and help Arslan-sama who was swept away by the vegetables.

After getting the Angels under control, Zabaniya then turns to face you.

Now then. It seems there's a misunderstanding here. Allow me to clear things up for you.

Who I am now... It's everything I wanted to be.

It's different from being deceieved by others, being forced to do something. I... wanted to change myself.

That time... Those strange children with pumpkin heads revealed themselves to me.

1 option
Did you hate yourself that much?

.........

Have you ever thought about this before? That is, can people truly change themselves?

Arslan-sama and your honest friends drew openhearted images of themselves.

They have such an easy way of life. And their brilliance is remarkably strong, above anything else.

Although I am still young, I have since overcome my doubts.

Even so, I am still obstinate. Despite having earned an opportunity to change by your guidance.

2 options (Same Response)
You did what you could.	You're always lost about yourself.

But, you're still moving on. You'll continue to do so afterwards.

But, what about myself? Even with a good example... My progress is lagging.

I'm sure this is what's called, "impatience." Thats why I wanted to seek change.

My heart is now very vibrant. My behavior has changed, just like changing clothes.

Also, take a good look! The angels, the students!

I am more sociable than when I was stubborn and formal. I make them happy.

People choose peace and class than seriousness. People choose to be lighthearted than heavy anguish!

I myself wanted to be like this! Everything's been granted now, so why do you find fault in this?

3 options
That may be so, but...	Can you say this is different?	You didn't come to after all!
You can be whatever you want to be. Is that not what everyone wants? Please give me your blessing too. It will be a new beginning for me...	You may be right. But, I wanted to change myself for the better. To deny it means you can't do it for yourself.

???:( face) Then, I'll dare say this. My answer is... "No"!

A tone of voice invigorating like a clear, autumn sky.

Then, a large mass flies towards Zabaniya, causing him to groan.

Oof!

Who's there!? Who threw this at me!? This is not a blunt weapon? It's... a vegetable?

Beyond the fragments of broken vegetable roots was one figure standing on the other side.

I shall appear when someone calls out for me! I am Rutabaga Knight, messenger of love and justice!

2 options (Same Response)
Knight of Rutabaga-sama!?	I have been waiting for you!

Fufufu. Seems you are in a tough spot, [Player].

He who suffers from one's potential, listen to my words well, Serious Warrior!

We call home cooking that cooks together adzuki beans and pumpkins as "vegetables boiled in miso."

There are many reasons as to why, but there is a theory that vegetables that are hard to cook are cooked in order.

Instead of rushing things when people say "hey hey," you should do things slowly at a time, just like boiling vegetables in miso!

2 options (Same Response)
I'm learning something new every time~	I'm one thing smarter now.

What was the point in that! That kind of trivia has nothing to do with me.

It requires time to cook vegetables.

Your life is also like vegetables boiled in miso. It's crucial to cook thorougly like such, no?

Everyone longs for rapid progress, but sudden high heat burns the soul and food.

Such... I-I... I...!!

“Process" is important. Don't skip over that part.

The face of the man who should have been cheerful warps in distress listening to the Knight's remarks.

And... It's not the Rutabaga Knight who's passing up the opportunity.

Now, [Player]! Cut away those doubts of his!

3 options
You got it, Rutabaga Knight!	Zabaniya, return to your old self!	Isn't this a surprise attack kinda?
		What the Pumpkins whispered to him are not words that push his back! They're words of temptation! If it's the matter of understanding those words, there won't be any anguish! You can't give up on the future! You must clear a path to the future!

Your drawn blade cleaves what was attached on Zabaniya.

???:( face) How cruel! We're not doing anything wrong!

???:( face) Even though you've been asking for it the whole time!

2 options (Same Response)
What was that voice...?	There's signs of someone being here even though I don't see anyone...

No shape or color, the existences of something disappears into thin air.

And the man that opened himself up falls on his knees and hangs his head in distress.

I knew that...... you should change your pace without rushing.

Still, on that summer day... my heart was unsettled by the radiance from all of you.

If only... If only I walked a different path.

But, you've already cleared away my doubts. I should be steady if I desire to change msyelf.

I support your attitude in changing yourself. But... It's extreme to say that you've been tainted the same way as everyone else.

But... I am inflexible and I'm overly serious......

2 options (Same Response)
That's Zabaniya-san for ya.	Don't deny yourself of everything.

[Player]-sama……

Change is a beautiful thing, and making the effort to change is also wonderful. You shouldn't push yourself too hard, however.

A beautiful flower will grow and develop from a sprout every day. Diligence... Don't forget that.

...... I am terribly sorry for the trouble I've caused. Noble gentleman, I would like to ask for your name.

I am Rutabaga Knight! I am someone that helps people suffering from distress. Be sure to remember that!

Now then, to the next victim in trouble! Farewell and adieu...!

...... He's such a strange gentleman, don't you think? A virtuous, somewhat friendly and a wonderful person.

Yep-yep, it seems the problem's all settled now. Waaahahahaha~!

A-Arslan-sama!? When did you return? Are you alright?

All is fine... After all, I'm still full of life, aren't I? Come on! I'm full of pep and full of spirit!

2 options (Same Response)
Seems you're free from the Pumpkin's spell too.	But you were serious a minute ago.

Oh, you mean those pumpkin kids? Nothing ever happened to me though.

W-What are you saying this time? Weren't you under that strange power?

This "treasured sword" of mine holds the "Rule" of opposing temptation and suppressing evil.

That kind of power doesn't work on me! Wahahaha!

2 options (Same Response)
That was all an act...!?	You have to draw the line when it comes to being mischievous!

And I wanted to see how you would react. It's not like I wanted you to go along with it.

An uncle that causes trouble, eh... Hardships won't die out for people that follow you.

Ohoh, aren't you a sweet little girl? Nice to meet ya. I'm Frankenstein~.

Nice to meet you, Grandpa Lion. I am Alice... Pretty Girl Detective Alice.

I feel the need to tell you this, but... Frankenstein is the name of a costume, is it not?

Hoh, is that so? My, a child shouldn't worry about the small details.

It seems the uproar here has been sorted out. I appreciate the hard work, my apprentice rabbit.

2 options
So you treat me like a rabbit after all.	Thank you kindly, Knight-dono.
Cute rabbits are a favorite, no? Even more if it's competent.	What are you talking about? I'm a pretty detective, nothing more.

Whew...... We barely made it baaaack. I pushed in with the pumpkins and got carried off farther than I expected.

Oh yeah, I managed to get Cusith-kun along the way. Hey, Cusith-kun! If you don't get up, you'll get left behind.

Mmmm..... Masteeeer~... Nnn? Huh... I was... dreaming...?

That was such a nice dream... Mmmm... I don't remember much about it though.

2 options (Same Response)
Thanks about earlier, Volos.	That was a fast recovery.

I don't remember much since I was panicking at the time, but good thing I was there. You're safe now, Bud.

Oh, looks like they’re callin' out for us. Hey, Cusith-kun, stand up straight!

Nnnn... But I'm drowsy... I'm just gonna... stay here...

Now then, shall we start interviewing the victim of this recent incident?

And perhaps, we'll learn the criminal's goals depending on the details he'll give us.

2 options (Same Response)
We’re getting closer to the truth!	That's correct, Alice-chan.

Yes. To do that, we'll have him explain everything to us.

Right, I understand. I can tell you anything you want.

Then let me ask you this. That time when the Pumpkins asked you something-

What on earth... happened?

Pretty Girl Detective Alice straightens her back to make eye contact with Zabaniya.

Staring at the girl's strong gaze, Zabaniya quietly spoke.....