Brave Story Page #2

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Well, aren't you lucky.

This is corkscrew-wolf territory.

A giant lizard!

Relax. This is a Dalbaba.

Never seen one before?

No.

He's tame as can be.

How about you?

He loves to have his ears rubbed.

Ouch!

Well, you're a real sight. I take it

you've fled from the Ildan Empire?

The what?

Don't know the Empire?

How's that possible?

Wait, are you a...?

A what?

Hey! You're not... a traveler,

are you?

Uh, yes. I believe I am.

Low ranking, I'm afraid.

Woo-hoo!

I had a good feeling about today

when I woke up this morning.

We Water Tribesmen regard

travelers as good luck.

My father spent half his life

looking for one.

He never found one.

But I have! Yippee!

I'm Kee Keema of the Water Tribe...

accent on the first "Kee."

Otherwise, it's a girl's name.

What's yours?

Wataru...

Wataru Mitani!

Magnificent name!

Sand-whale filets, Mbara jerky,

Tears of heaven honey...

Okay, go on in.

Much obliged.

Welcome, welcome!

Everything's on sale today!

What a busy place.

Gasala's a major trading post,

full of all walks of life...

Dalbaba drivers,

windsail vendors, astrologers...

I see.

Hey Aunt Yuna!

Prepare a table for two!

Gotcha!

Soon after meeting a traveler,

he married a beautiful Sarkawan.

And Gan Karon, the Talbaban King...

won the throne after dining with

a traveler.

My own granddad discovered a gold

mine after just passing a traveler.

Truth is that travelers are rare.

Aren't you eating?

Um... yeah.

This restaurant only opens when

they get really good ingredients.

So eat up!

It's on me.

Thank you.

I've got to go deliver my load.

Aunt Yuna can be pretty scary

if you leave food on your plate.

I'll leave the money here, Aunt Yuna!

Gotcha.

Now don't run off, my little

good luck charm.

Do you like the food?

Oh... uh, very much.

Delicious.

Ashikawa?

Hey, Ashikawa!

Wait!

Ashikawa, wait!

Finish your food!

Take your seat.

Thanks for the food!

You're welcome!

Please tell Kee Keema

I'll be right back.

Gotcha.

Which way?

I know.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Welcome to the Spectacle

Machine Circus!

Ashikawa?

What is this place?

And now, ladies and gentlemen,

for our main attraction...

Meena on her high-flying trapeze!

Huh?

What's going on?

Hey!

What're you doing?

Stop causing trouble!

Don't just stand there!

Hurry and muzzle it!

Okay.

Okay. Let's split.

Ashikawa?

Oops. Sorry to disturb you.

Hey, what're you doing?

None of your business, kid.

Looks suspicious.

Stay out of this!

Yeah, buzz off!

You're hurting him!

What's going on?

These guys were...

Who's in there?

Who are you?

Me? I was just...

What's going on here?

There were these two

suspicious-looking men...

Right?

No. I didn't see anybody.

I've brought our culprit, Kattsu.

The thief from the circus?

No, I'm innocent!

You tried to kidnap the

dragon child, didn't you?

It wasn't me, I swear.

Well, we'll soon get to

the bottom of this.

I'm new to this world.

To "Vision"?

So then you're a...?

A traveler. See?

That's my hero's sword!

Traveler or imperial envoy,

a crime is a crime.

We Highlanders fight crime.

No, wait!

Let me out of here!

I'm innocent!

I swear!

Thank goodness you're safe.

He planned to make off with Jozo

while everyone was out.

The coward. I'd like to tear

him apart myself.

Like you could.

What's wrong, Meena?

Huh? Oh... nothing.

Ow!

It's no use. At this rate,

I'll surely be found guilty.

Wataru...

That voice... from before!

Where are you?

You can't see me, I'm afraid.

But I have something else

to show you.

Hey!

Mom?

Forgive me... Wataru.

Mom...

Poor thing.

Who are you?

How are you doing this?

Go to the abandoned chapel.

Why are you helping me?

Because I like you.

Now don't forget...

the abandoned chapel.

Wait! I've got a question.

We'll meet again... as long as you

continue on your journey.

Get back here, boy!

No way!

You're one heck of a

nuisance, traveler.

Don't worry.

You're being released.

Huh?

Last night, the dragon child

was kidnapped.

You couldn't have done it from jail.

Can you stand?

Yes.

But don't relax yet.

You could be a co-conspirator.

You're not leaving town.

But I've got to find five gems.

And the Goddess of Fortune.

We have a suspect.

I can help.

You can?

Yes. Tell me where the suspect is.

Wataru, first you go missing.

Now this?

You know what's below that church?

It's the "Cave of No Return."

Once you're in there,

there's no coming back.

There it is!

That's their hideout...

an abandoned chapel.

What?

Go to the abandoned chapel, Wataru.

Uh-oh, they call this the "Cave of

No Return" you know.

I smell water.

Water?

Shush. They'll hear us.

Shh.

Suddenly, I'm thirsty.

I thought you were scared,

Kee Keema.

But the water smells delicious!

Yes! An underground lake!

Here we go!

I haven't drunk for a while.

Water is life for a Water Tribesman.

Can't help myself.

No, you can't!

- Let me go!

- Kee Keema!

Let's hurry and stuff this beast.

His fiery breath is dangerous.

Who's there?

What do you want?

You'll be sorry.

I knew it was you guys.

Now hand over the dragon child!

Dragon?

What dragon?

Liars!

You said he was just going

to be someone's pet.

You betraying us?

You promised you'd take me

to my father.

Let her go!

No!

That was quite a scare.

It's gone! My sword is gone!

I have to find it!

Wataru!

Wait! Don't go back in!

Wataru!

Wataru!

Way to go, Wataru!

You still alive?

Wataru!

You all right, Wataru?

I think so.

I have that girl's voice

to thank for this.

Even our Highlander ran off

when that beast appeared.

Weren't you scared?

I was! I thought I'd be

eaten for sure!

I like you, traveler.

Torone, the box.

Yes.

What is it?

A Highlander's band. Only true

protectors of justice can wear it.

Protector of justice?

Wear this and it might help you

find the gems you seek.

But now you have to carry out

the duties of a Highlander as well.

I'm a Highlander?

No matter how strong your foe,

no matter what losses you suffer.

Can you handle it?

I'll do my best.

I won't disappoint you, Kattsu.

Then swear on your bracelet.

How?

Put it on your left arm.

It's a little big.

Now clink your bracelet

against mine twice.

Congratulations.

You're now a Highlander.

Okay!

Come up here!

Kattsu told you to "take care of

the new Highlander," remember?

Yeah and look, this guy

has tagged along, too.

But...

Come on.

Okay.

I'm Wataru. You are?

Meena.

That's a fire-breathing

baby dragon, Jozo.

Wataru's our good luck charm.

I'm sure you'll see your father.

Care for one of these, Wataru?

Wataru? Wataru!

Meena! Kee Keema!

Have you been separated from

your party, young Highlander?

What?

Perhaps my people can help you

find what you're looking for?

Who are you?

I am Daimon, governor of Lilith.

You needn't go to such trouble.

Don't be silly. Feel free to

indulge yourself.

Thanks to you Highlanders...

we of Lilith live in peace.

Really?

I wish I could treat you to

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