The Beginning
Caerleon forms an alliance with New Almekia
Merriot and Cai talk about Cai's love life
Merriot meets her friend Millia
Merriot wonders about her brother's relationship to her
Merriot questions BeauArte about whether Cai is related to her
Merriot and Cai learn the truth about themselves
Dinadan speaks with Cai about Merriot
Cai speaks with Merriot about each other

Extra Game Events:

Millia finds Eloute
Millia and Eloute find Gush
Schulteis joins
Cierra and Merriot compete for Cai's attention
Bilcock introduces his new inventions
Bilcock and his Magic Knight

Merriot: Hey Cai, wake up! Wake up, Cai!!! WAKE UUUUPPPP!!!
Cai: …What..is it, Merriot? It’s…still early…
Merriot: Cai, Mom used to say that the King should be the role model for the people. You’re the last one to get up in this castle. You’re the KING!
Cai: It was not my choice to become King.
Merriot: There you go again! Now is not the time to be joking! Do you know what has happened?
Cai: Did something happen in Almekia?
Merriot: Yes, but how did you know that it was in Almekia? We just heard the news a little while ago.
Cai: I’ll tell you about that later. Anyway, go get everyone. I need to talk to them.

Castle Linnuis, Meeting Room

BeauArte: So, you were expecting this to happen?
Cai: Yes. Almekia owes a lot to Zemekis for its success. But as the saying goes, “the hunting dog with nothing left to hunt will hunt its master.” With no enemies left, Almekia only had one fear… Zemeckis himself. I was only a matter of tme before the King and Zemeckis got into a situation like this.
Dinadan: You’re not called the “Quiet-Wise King of Caerleon” for nothing.
Merriot: I wonder how he manages to maintain that good reputation. It seems to me that he is always sleeping. He should be called “Sleeping King of Caerleon”.
Cai: Give me a break, Merriot.
BeauArte: Well, what should we do next, your majesty?
Cai: I’m sure Zemeckis will try to expand his Empire. He won’t e satisfied with just Almekia. He received his status and fame through fighting. He will try to prove that he is the King by fighting.
Dinadan: The path to total domination.
Cai: Exactly. In the meantime, I heard that Prince Lance of Almekia made it through and was taken in by Padstow. Padstow will fight for the restoration of Almekia.
BeauArte: King Coel of Padstow is loyal to the Almekia Royal Family.
Cai: Vaynard, who became the King of Norgard, will not miss this opportunity. He has been waiting for the right time to strike back and this is the perfect chance for him.
Dinadan: So, the war is going to involve the entire continent one way or another…
Cai: That is what I’m saying.
BeauArte: Really? Is Caerleon going to be alright?
Merriot: Of course it’s going to be all right!We have great soldiers like Dinadan, a Knight Master, and my brother.
Dinadan: Well, as a Knight, how can I betray the expectations of a beautiful princess?
Merriot: Did he just call me a beautiful princess? I’m delighted.
Cai: OK, Merriot. As you all know, we border both the Esgares Empire led by Zemeckis and Iscalio, led by King Dryst.They will be eager to invade our country and we should be prepared.
BeauArte: Your Majesty, we all agree with you. Let’s prepare for war!
Cai: I’m afraid the war will go on until someone brings a new order to this continent.We must do our best to be that someone. (Zemeckis may be a strong fighter, but he lacks in strategy. It seems that there is someone else behind the rebellion. Someone who wants to bring chaos to this continent.)

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BeauArte: Did you call me, your majesty?
Cai: Yes, BeauArte. I’m thinking about going to New Almekia.I would like you and Dinadan to stay here and take care of things.
Dinadan: New Almekia? Are you going to confirm the alliance?
Cai: Yes, I am. Look after things here while I’m gone.

New Almekia, Lance’s castle

Cai: It’s good to see you again, Prince Lance. It has been a long time.
Merriot: It is very nice to meet you, Prince Lance. I’m King Cai’s sister, Merriot.
Lance: It’s nice to see you again, King Cai. It’s nice to meet you, Princess Merriot.
Cai: Prince Lance, you know very well that Caerleon has always been loyal to Almekia.And that has not changed even in this time of war. We are here to just let you know that.
Lance: Thank you so much, Wise King. I;m so glad to hear that.
Cai: Of course this war was ignited by Esgares, but the movement has spread throughout the land. Esgares is the main threat for the time being, but it’s a matter of time before Norgard from the north and Iscalio from the southwest would begin their invasion. You should be aware of what they would do.
Lance: Norgard…that’s right. Esgares is not the only enemy we have. Thanks for your advice, we’ll keep that in mind.
Cai: Prince Lance, it was really nice to meet you again.
Lance: You too. Thank you for ocming to see me.
Cai: I’ll fight the Empire in my own way. I wish you good luck.
Merriot: Prince Lance, please come and visit Caerleon when the war is over. We have great seafood and delicious fruits.
Lance: Thank you. I’ll look forward to it.
Cai: We’d better get going. Again, good luck!
Merriot: Prince Lance, promise me you’ll take care of yourself.
(Caerleon and New Almekia have formed an alliance)

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Cai: Merriot, that’s a lot of rags. What are you cleaning?
Merriot: Hi, Cai. What am I cleaning? Those are your dirty clothes. I gathered them from your room. They need to be washed.
Cai: Oh, you’re doing my laundry?
Merriot: I can’t stand seeing dirty clothes lying around like that. You’ve got to be more tidy or else no one will marry you!
Cai: Oh, I wouldn’t want that.
Merriot: I’ve made up my mind. I’ll live with you forever and take care of you. How can I leave you alone? You don’t know how to take care of yourself!
Cai: That’s not a good idea… You should move out when you get married.
Merriot: Well, do I have a choice? You should be glad that a pretty sister like myself is offering to stay with you.
Cai: Well… but…
BeauArte: Hmmmmmm….
Dinadan: What are you doing behind the pillar, BeauArte?
BeauArte: Hello Knight Master. I was just watching King Cai and Princess Merriot. They’re very close… It is nice to see them get along.
Dinadan: Huh?
BeauArte: Well, I’d better get going… Hua, hua, hua…
Dinadan: What was that about?

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Millia: Princess Merriot!
Merriot: Millia, you’re back!
Millia: Yes, I’m back, Princess Merriot.
Merriot: I told you not to call me Princess! Just call me Merriot.
Millia: That’s right, I’m sorry, Merriot. By the way, I heard about what Zemeckis did. Is it true that Almekia was overthrown?
Merriot: Yes, that is true…Cai has been busy because of that. He hasn’t spent any time with me lately.
Millia: I see… Is Caerleon affected by this in any way?
Merriot: We’re in need of more soldiers…
Millia: Do you think I can help you in any way?
Merriot: What?! You!?
Millia: I didn’t tell you this, but I’m protected by the Magical Power of Rune. I kept it a secret because if I become a Rune Knight, then I would have to give up painting…
Merriot: I didn’t know… Is it OK for you to become a Knight now?
Millia: I can’t jus sit around while you’re fighting. I happen to know a few strong people who may be able to help…
Merriot: Really!? That’s great! Welcome to the team, Millia!
Millia: Don’t you have to talk to Cai about this first?
Merriot: He won’t say no to anything I want.
Millia: You’re some sister, aren’t you?
(Millia has joined)

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Merriot: ……
Cai: Is there something on my face?
Merriot: Cai, you and I don’t look alike, huh?
Cai: Hmm… I’ve never paid attention to that.
Merriot: We don’t look alike, do we, Dinadan?
Dinadan: You two are the Caerleon versions of “Beauty and the Beast”. Actually, It’s more like “Beauty and the Sloth”.
Merriot: You certainly have good taste in women, Dinadan.
Dinadan: You think so..?
Cai: Hey, I don’t have time for this…
Merriot: I was trying to get you to take a break. Well, maybe I should go now. I think I’ll see what Bilcock is up to. I’ll see you later Cai, don’t work too hard.
Dinadan: The princess is always full of energy.
Cai: She is, isn’t she? Merriot brightens up everyone’s day. I wish we had a stronger army, so we wouldn’t have to send her into battle.
Dinadan: Are you worried about her?
Cai: Yes, I am. We must put an end to this war as soon as possible.

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Castle Linnuis Corridor

BeauArte: Princess Merriot, what are you doing in a place like this?
Merriot: Hi, BeauArte. I was just admiring the paintings.
BeauArte: These are the portraits of the ancestors of the Caerleon Royal Family.
Merriot: I know, but I found something that bothers me. See how there are two portraits of one person placed next to each other? One of them has babies in the arms of their mothers and the other painting has them when they’re grown. I noticed that the baby picture of Cai is missing…
BeauArte: …Ah… Y…yes… That’s true…
Merriot: My baby picture is here… Isn’t that strange? ….. I was actually thinking of my brother.
BeauArte: About King Cai?
Merriot: Lately, I have not been able to stop thinking about him. Thinking about things like what he’s doing, where he’s at, why he does the things he does… The weird thing is I don’t know why…
BeauArte: Princess…
Merriot: Don’t get me wrong. I know how he is… He doesn’t know how to take care of himself… Maybe that’s why I’m constantly thinking about him… Oh, never mind what I just said…
BeauArte: …Ah… Princess Merriot… There’s something I must tell you.
Merriot: Never mind… It’s not your responsibility to counsel me.
BeauArte: No, no… There is something…
Merriot: Thank you, BeauArte. You’re so kind. Well, I’d better go. See you later.
BeauArte: …Could it be that Princess Merriot is in love with the King..? Should I tell her the truth now, or… Sire… Your daughter has grown up to be a beautiful lady…

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BeauArte: Your majesty... Princess... There is something I would like to tell you.
Merriot: Hi, BeauArte.
BeauArte: I have a confession to make. I have kept a secret from you two for all these years. I would like to beg your forgiveness.
Cai: Secret? What secret?
BearArte: This was the last will of the late King.
Dinadan: I'll wait outside.
BeauArte: No, please... I would like you to hear this as well... To make a long story short, King Cai and Princess Merriot are not really related. King Cai, you were adopted when you were a baby... Princess Merriot, you're the real descendent of the Royal Family.
Merriot: What did you say?!
BeauArte: The late King didn't have any luck having children... That's when he decided to adopt a child to maintain the Royal Family... He chose a child with great potential for magic... Who is now the King of Caerleon.
Cai: Then Merriot was born...
BeauArte: The late King loved you both very much. When I was alone with him on his deathbed, he tols me that it would be in the best interest of Caerleon that the two of you got married and maintained the Royal Family...
Merriot: Father...
Cai: Is that what Father said?
BeauArte: It was not really his wish. Now that King Cai has made Caerleon a very strong country and it will become even more stable if you two get married. I personally think that it would be best for all.
Dinadan: I knw you were up to something. There was always something strange about the way you were behaving around them. But don't you think that's a little too much for them? They have been brother and sister all their lives and now you are telling them to get married?
Cai: I... don't know how I should feel...
Merriot: I don't either...
BeauArte: Please forgive me, Princess Merriot.
Merriot: I feel like I'm going to faint... Is it all right if I go back to my room?
Cai: Dinadan, please take her to her room.
Merriot: No, It;s OK. I woudl rather be alone. Please excuse me...
Cai: ...Merriot.
Dinadan: I don't like this, BeauArte. They're not tools of the Royal Family.
BeauArte: I have thought about this and decided that it was time they knew the truth.

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Cai: .....
Dinadan: You look distressed, your majesty.
Cai: Oh, Dinadan.
Dinadan: Have you made yo ypur mind about what to do?
Cai: If I had, I wouldn't be here being lost in my thoughts, right?
Dinadan: Certainly.
Cai: I'm not sure about a girl not being able to choose the way she wants to live her life because of her obligation to the country or to the family...
Dinadan: I see. You feel distressed because you think your sister is going to be forced to marry you. A man who used to be her brother. And you feel sorry for her, right?
Cai: Wouldn't you feel the same?
Dinadan: Not at all... I don't think she thinks of it that way. I know she really likes you.
Cai: Yesm as her brother.
Dinadan: Hmmm... Well, what about you? How do you feel about her?
Cai: What do you mean, Dinadan? She's my sister.
Dinadan: She used to be...
Cai: What do you want me to do about it? Anyway, I don't think she will be happy being with me. There's got to be someone else who is meant for her.
Dinadan: I guess you don't like her that much, huh?
Cai: That's not what I'm saying! I do like her... But I thought you were against this marriage...
Dinadan: I believe all women should be happy. I just want to see Merriot be happy.
Cai: What I must do as King is to end the war... That needs to be done in order for people to be happy. That is my responsibility...
Dinadan: How can you talk about the happiness of a country when you can't even make one person happy?
Cai: Come on... Please don't pick on me... Alright, I guess I should talk to Merriot.

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Cai: Hello Merriot.
Merriot: Cai...
Cai: Can we talk...?
Merriot: Sure...
Cai: It looks like BeauArte wants us to get married. However, I don't want you to sacrifice yourself for the country. I'm not attached to the throne. If someone else becomes King, that's fine by me. I'll be glad to help out. I just want my little sister to be happy. I want you to marry someone because you love him, not because you have to.
Merriot: But what about Father's will? Doesn't that mean anything to you? I don't mind doin as Father wished. I'm used to taking care of you anyway. And... I... I mean you don't seem to attract women. I would feel bad if my brother had to live the rest of his life single.
Cai: Remember, I'm the Wise King... I'll think of a way to get any girl I wish... Don't worry about me or the country. Father must have wished for your happiness the most... Well, I'm late for the meeting. I have to go...
Merriot: W... wait... I... Damn you!...

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