Shining Force III Scenario 3 Translation - Chapter 2: Betrayal of Mageron

Section 2) The Great Cave ~ Translated by Lineage


Scholar :
I have been waiting for you, Julian...Now, come here.

Bresby :
Scholar, where is the escape route?

Scholar :
This is the entrance to the escape route.

Bresby :
This...where does it lead to?

Scholar :
I'm sure you have heard about Ohora Hole located on the eastern mountain range. Long ago, a huge earthquake made cracks all over the ground, and the Ohora Hole was created by such effects.

Donhort :
Long ago...such extraordinary events were happening on the Destonia continent?

Bresby :
It is said long ago, when the gods usurped the ocean and created the ground, a huge earthquake occured shortly thereafter. It is the story when there wasn't any living organisms existing yet.

Scholar :
Those cracks have branches all over...You do know those cracks continued underground, right?

Bresby :
They are like a maze... It doesn't seem like we can search out every branch. Is there anything you've researched, Scholar?

Scholar :
If you go through this way, you can exit to the continental coast, without having to fight Steel's army!

Gracia :
Sir Scholar, you've said there is danger present before...What kind of danger is it?

Scholar :
Of course... there is a evil spirit inside the cave. If you wander further, there is also a graveyard of dragons. If you get lost...I can't guarantee your lives. You don't have to worry though. That's why...I'm sending Cyclops, the Mandragon, with you!

Donhort :
Mandragon race is something I've never heard of...

Scholar :
Mandragons have inherited the blood of both dragons and humans. They are said to be a legendary race in whom the dragon's power awakens within them when they are facing a sacred battle.

Bresby :
He's just the right young man for our future fights. So, you are sending him to join us?

Scholar :
It's not me. It's Cyclops' will. I still want him to stay with me. However...he says he's going...

Cyclops :
I'm sorry, Sir Scholar... but something inside me tells me to go with Julian battalion.

Scholar :
Cyclops has an ability to speak with dragons. If he defeats dragons, those dragons can join you.

Gracia :
Julian, it seems we have got another trustworthy ally.

(If Isabella has joined the force)

Scholar :
Now, about Isabella...

Isabella :
Father Scholar, are you telling me not to go...?

Bridget :
Lady Isabella feels responsible for the Empire's treatment of the Julian battalion.

Isabella :
Even though Destonia is saved because of the Julian battalion, they are driving them away. At least...take me as a compensation...

Scholar :
I knew this was going to happen, that's why I was reluctant to let you go. Isabella...what should I do...?

Cyclops :
Lady Isabella...I, Cyclops...will protect her with my life, Father!

Scholar :
God, please forgive this immature self. I could not stop Isabella. Go, Isabella...

Isabella :
Then, my selfishness... will you forgive me, Father?

Scholar :
I don't know how to stop you...even though I am aware this is wrong.

(If Isabella did not join the force)

Scholar :
Now, about Bridget... Isabella is feeling responsible for the prince's treatment to Julian battalion. To compensate, she would like to participate with Julian battalion, but...

Isabella :
Brother Mageron and General Steel's attitudes towards the rescuers of the Empire..it's too...too much.

Scholar :
I could have stopped Isabella to participate Julian battalion. Instead, I'll let Bridget go with you.

Donhort :
She is a valuable existance as a wizard to us. It's very thankful she's with our battalion.


Bresby :
Now, let's hurry Julian. Before Steel's army reaches here, we have to head to the continental coast!

Cyclops :
It should be safe here. This place is where the continental crack crosses over with the ocean, and that's why there is ocean water flowing in here.

Kate :
Look at that! That light coming from there must be from the ocean...It truly is really beautiful scenery to behold...!

Donhort :
My, there are fishes over there...It seems like a peaceful view...

Cyclops :
It's regrettable to say...but it's not really peaceful. The fishes near here are vicious towards humans. Whenever humans or animals cross the water, they come near, and attack with sharp teeth...

Bresby :
It seems we have to pay enough caution when crossing the waters to get through here.

Gracia :
I don't think that's the only danger here.

Kate :
What do you mean?

Gracia :
This cave...I've been feeling something for awhile, but the deeper we go in, I feel some bad intention...Is there something you are hiding from us?

Cyclops :
Is it something to ask, Sir Gracia? From here all the way to dragon's graveyard, revengeful spirits wander about. Ever since long ago, thieves have headed to the dragon's graveyard for expensive dragon scale...and they ended up that way.

Donhort :
I see. It's not a story I like...

Cyclops :
Julian battalion...we will reach two caves inside here. As long as we enter the left cave, we will be safe.

Bresby :
Now, then it's settled, Julian. Go to the entrance to the cave. Don't let your guard down.

(During the battle)

Bresby :
This isn't what I have heard, Cyclops. What is that giant monster?

Cyclops :
I...I don't know. Until now, I've never seen anything like that.

Bresby :
...Then, unless we defeat it, we can't advance to the inside of the cave, right?

Cyclops :
Yes, that's the only way. There is no other way.

Bresby :
We can't help it, Julian. Let's prepare ourselves and defeat him!

(After the battle)

Bresby :
Alright, we've defeated him!

Kate :
But, Sir Bresby...He is still moving!

Donhort :
It's ok...Kate. He doesn't have the strength to fight anymore.

Cyclops :
It can't be...the cave...

Kate :
If you say that, that must have been the left one. It was the way towards our destination, right...?

Donhort :
Yes. There is dragon graveyard to the left... Didn't Priest Scholar say dragon graveyard is absolutely dangerous?

Cyclops :
Why, why did this happen?!...Now it can't be reversed!

Gracia :
This is nobody's fault, Cyclops. This must be the gods' plan as well... Let's go, to the dragon graveyard. Is it ok with you, Julian?

YES

Bresby :
There is no other way to escape except here. Let's get brave, Julian!

Gracia :
Since this is the leader's decision, noone would disagree.


NO

Gracia :
I know it's harsh to let the leader face the danger in front...However, we must get out no matter what.