At Victoria's suggestion, we have unlocked all the dungeon cells. So far, there seems to be no harmful consequences, such as monsters being unleashed, but there were more cells than we expected, so we were just in time to escape. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I think we managed to get everyone out safely." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"The flooding made it more difficult than I thought. My legs don't move as much as I'd like, the bars are heavy and Putra had to swim." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Good work, the big people. Us mini-mums gave up so quickly that we took refuge on the stairs, so we're not so wet from the hips up." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"I am completely soaked! Your butt and tail bounced me right off and I fell into it!" |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Yakky-tan stays by Yoshino's butt day and night." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"The problem lies ahead. Did Anna go to the top of this stone tower instead of going out into the Hole?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I think the former. I hope we will soon find another tower with a small room." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"Then there's also the weather. Even if it's raining, it's not convenient if it's Nacht time." |
??? |
"Oh, really? Then I'll make it Nacht for you." |
Versailles |
"The lights!" |
Queensway |
"That was...." |
??? |
"Geheheheheh..." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Haaaaaiii~ Long time no see, all of you from the SSS. Canaria, the very dangerous canary, yeah~~" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Canaria!" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Vache, I thought you were trapped in the interstellar worlds..." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"That did happen to me, didn't it? That bloody bitch hurt me to death so much." |
Canaria appeared from the darkness. She is a member of the Resistance and a dangerous individual with a different agenda to Queenrose and Ricardo. |
We had a lot of questions to ask her, but first and foremost we had to solve the problem of rescuing Paddington, who was being held hostage by Canaria. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Hawawa! What are you doing! I don't taste good!" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"You villain! Let go of my Lady Paddington!" |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Dear dear dear, don't move from where you are, okay? I might accidentally let slip my knife in the wrong place." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"What do you want? There are no toys in this castle that you want." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Yes, there are. It's where you are about to go." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"What do you mean? Are you saying that there are ancient mechanical parts and weapons in this castle that you want?" |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"I wished there were. Unfortunately, it's not toys I want, but a convenient tool." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"A convenient tool?" |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Yes, a tool to make it rain. Someone who failed to be the Giant Tree Guardian." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"A tool to make it rain! You're calling the daughter of the lord of this castle a tool!?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Miss Versailles, stay where you are. She has a hostage." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"...I'm sorry." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"What are you all doing here in Metro? You didn't come after me, did you?" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Of course not. You are talking in your sleep." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"We have come in search of the Guardians of the Giant Trees. The four remaining guardians may be suffering from the same Poison as Ricardo." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"So what? If they are suffering from the Poison?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"We will release them, with the help of Sir Conductor." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Oh I see, you all still have such a strong sense of justice. I'm so dazzled, my eyes are about to melt." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"But be careful, you might just kill the Giant Trees Guardians and create big trouble you know? The number of 'failures' with incomplete powers is increasing rapidly thus." |
Conductor |
What do you mean by failures with incomplete powers? Are you talking about the Divine Children? Or do you mean the Train Knights? |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"The losers that are not that big of a deal. Just monsters who think they're human beings. I'm talking about the cute monsters from the otherworlds that don't live here. They are trying to protect the Giant Trees in place of the Guardians." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Trying to protect the Giant Tree instead of the Guardian? The Giant Tree in St. Iris has been purified, right?" |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"With Ricardo gone, it's no longer immune. Some people might make the mistake of thinking that." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Considered perhaps the Giant Tree is subconsciously inviting them? Maybe that's why there are more and more 'failures' all over the world. You know what they say, 'Put a lid on the trash'." |
Conductor |
But that's a contradiction. St. Iris is the only country that doesn't have a Giant Tree Guardian. Where are the guardians of the other countries? |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"The four Guardians are alive, you know? But they've escaped because of you all." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Wait a minute. So you're saying that the four remaining Giant Trees are defenceless against the Poison?" |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"That's what it would mean. It means that not all Guardians are as stupid as Ricardo." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Raindrop Princess in this castle here has strong powers. Add a drop of Poison to her imperfect state and she should transform into something interesting." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"So it is Anna's mistress you are after, after all." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Anna? You mean the little rat that the Raindrop Princess loved so much?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"She's not a rat. She is a maid who works in this castle. She served the mistress and was loved by her more than anyone else." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"We know that this castle appeared with the Phantom Mist. We know that Anna is no longer of this world, as well as the poor mistress who makes it rain brings misfortune to this land. We will have to avenge Anna's mistress." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"But she does not deserve to be insulted by evil people like you. Please begone, for you have called Anna a rat." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"The lord of the castle here used to fight against humans. He might be more evil than I am, you know?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I am not asking if the people who lived in the castle here were evil. I am asking you to withdraw your insults against Anna!" |
Conductor |
Stop it, Victoria. She is not a decent person. It's not a good idea to provoke her any further. |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"He's right, you know? If you shout too loudly, my fingers might slip." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"What are your demands? You wouldn't take hostages if you didn't have any." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"You have the key, don't you? Give it to me." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"......" |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"You can't hide it. You have it around your neck. I can see it." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I have no choice... Lady Paddington's life is more important than these keys." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Why don't you just give me that bunch of keys now?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"You have to let Lady Paddington go first. I promise you that you will get the keys. So put down your weapon first and bring Lady Paddington over here." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Very well, but if you're lying, I'll really kill her, okay?" |
Victoria |
"Paddy!" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Hawawa! Victoriaaaa~!" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"It's all right. I'll never let you go." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Now now, give me the keys quickly." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I know. I'll keep my word." |
After confirming that Paddington is safe, Victoria removed the bundle of keys from around her neck and throws it towards Canaria. |
But we all must have noticed. |
The keys are for opening the dungeon. It is not the keys to the tower that Canaria is trying to open. |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"It has numbers on it. Which key will open the small room in the tower?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"It cannot be opened with just one key. Anna told me that the door to the tower has a special mechanism that requires a combination of keys to open it." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"Victoria, is that..." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"It's all right, Versailles. This is not the place to be reckless." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
(I know what you mean. I'll take care of this.) |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"I understand... That's the best way to do it." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I am glad you understand. Canaria is such a strong enemy that we would struggle against her even if we gave it our all. She seems to be more powerful than when you've previously met her, so we don't want to fight her under such adverse conditions." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"So? How do I open the lock?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"The keys are numbered. It is unlocked by passing three odd-numbered keys in quick succession through the keyhole." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Interesting, but not a key one wants to use when they're in a hurry. There are many odd numbers, though." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"The first number is changed depending on the day of the week. I don't even know which number today starts with. I'd have to actually try it out on the keyhole." |
![Story Canaria.png](/images/e/e5/Story_Canaria.png) Canaria |
"Tsk, what a pain in the ass. Well, whatever. You all can stay here and play in the water." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"She created a Metro Hole by herself!" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"That's Gate magic. It's the kind of a teleportation magic Mary uses." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"What horrible magic. It looks like a Metro Hole, but the power I can feel that black door is very different." |
Conductor |
Canaria used Gate magic to leave this place. Victoria's tact will probably buy us some time. |
Conductor |
But we can't rest easy yet. We... still have to think of a way to get out of here. |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"The door won't budge. It's sealed with magic." |
Queensway |
"It's Canaria's work. She must have done some sabotage when she left." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"By any chance... is the big door back to the Hole also blocked too? |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Canaria told us to play in the water together." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Yes, I do like playing in the water? I don't get it, could you make it a bit clearer for me?" |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Then Yoshino will try to explain it better." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"She wants Yoshino and friends to drown." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I see what she meant~" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"You still have time to crack a joooke!? We have to hurry back to check that big door." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Sure, but I'm probably the only one left who can do that now." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Why?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Because the water is just right below our feet." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"......" |
Conductor |
Putra is right. Most of the stone tower is already submerged. The flooding of the dungeons was not caused by the rain, but by a curse placed on this castle. |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I can dive underwater. I can probably go check and come back. Bit difficult to do anything else though. If that big door is closed, I won't be able to open it anyway." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"It's better not to go. It's not always a case to just go and come back, and even if you can get out into the Hole, if the front door is blocked you're out of luck." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I suppose. I have to consider that the Hole is also flooded..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Let's break the wall with magic. Even if we can't open the door, we can break the tower, can't we?" |
-That's not necessary. We've unlocked the door. |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"What... was that voice?" |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"That's not Anna's voice." |
-We are the ones who have been watching over Anna for many years.
-Please help those two.
-Please help them before that monster takes our mistress! |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"I don't know who you all are, but thank you." |
Victoria put her hand on the door without hesitation. Without using either tools or her feet, she grabbed the door handle and slowly pushed it open. |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"It's open!" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Now we have a clear path out." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"No, not yet. We haven't saved Anna and the young lady yet." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"Miss Victoria..." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"That's the other tower we can see over there. There is no sign of Canaria. It's now or never if we want to go." |
![Story Victoria.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Victoria.png) Victoria |
"If we don't save those two, this place will sink to the bottom. Let's go. I am sure we can open the door." |
No one objected to Victoria's suggestion. |