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Tartarus
| Here's Tartarus, then. The Phantom containment facility... Did they drill under the seabed to build this? It's so deep, I can't see the bottom. All the high-density blot blowing up is stopping us from using flight magic. I wonder how many stairs we'll have to go down to reach the Underworld. |
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I can see my breath... It must be rather chilly here. I'm no stranger to the cold, but I suggest you take care to avoid hypothermia, Riddle... ...Wait, Riddle? Where'd he... Hey! He's way ahead of me! Hold on! You can't just run off on your own! |
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Me, running off? I believe you were the one who slowed down. We're not here to sightsee, and we don't have time for a leisurely chat. |
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I'm not making small talk, you know. It's a reasonable first step to try and get a grasp of our situation. |
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Two sayings come to mind: "the early bird catches the worm" and "you snooze, you lose." Acting before others gives us the initiative. THAT is a reasonable first step. |
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Ahh, classic Riddle, charging ahead. Typical of someone who became housewarden a week after enrolling. There is another saying, you know: "haste makes waste." But it's no matter. You're the leader here, so I'll follow what you say. |
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According to the map we received, there should be an elevator nearby... Ah, that must be it there. |
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Riddle, wait! What if it's a trap— |
Azul & Riddle |
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Nothing's happening. |
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All of Styx's tech is under Ortho's control right now. I'd be surprised if the elevator WASN'T offline. |
Azul & Riddle |
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The door opened. |
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Heh. What kind of idiot would willingly walk into such an obvious trap? |
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The enemy's just offering us a way into their stronghold? How very brazen. Very well. I accept their challenge! |
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Wha... Are you even listening to me?! This is clearly a trap! |
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Yes, I'm aware. Now do keep up or I'll leave you behind. |
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Oh, for crying out loud! |
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Hey, guys! Welcome to Tower 3 of Tartarus, the cursed containment facility! |
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You see? What did I tell you? A trap. |
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Nonetheless, it's the quickest way forward. |
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I'm just crossing my fingers it's not the quickest way to our demise! |
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Oho, what's this? Are you two already fighting? I don't know if you'll be able to get through all the trials if you keep that up. |
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What trials? |
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Heh heh. Adventures come with trials, right? And your first one is...this! |
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Why, isn't that Legend of the Underworld? The game Riddle got obsessed with beating? |
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It's the perfect choice for people making their way down to the Underworld! |
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Wait, the video game is the trial? |
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Yup! Ah, but this may be harder for you than fighting Phantoms, Riddle Rosehearts. |
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Excuse me?! I don't need to beat this stupid game. I can just use the full power of my magic and blast right through this door— |
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Hold it, Riddle! Using your magic like that inside an elevator would be a recipe for disaster! Going down in flames is NOT part of my plan. I'll beat the game. Fire it up, Ortho. |
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Okay-dokey! Let's get this game started! |
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