Event Quest:GoGo! Remote Island Expedition:VN:8-1

[Translated by Kukuru]

Location: Mysterious Island

On this island – There is a secret ceremony that is passed down through generations.

One is chosen among the many tribes to be approved and undergo the inheritance ritual of the Shellfish Dragon, Tangaroa.

In the secret ceremony, I have accepted “Tangaroa” from the predecessor, and learned the original significance of all the body and the five senses.

“To become Tangaroa” – It was literally meaningful.

When I received the cane decorated with bones, I am sure I saw a vision.

A brilliant shellfish was drifting in the empty sky; a dragon was dwelling in it. And that was the beginning of the Lumia Kanaloa.

The history of the gentle dragon began flowing in. Life was unexpectedly born in this world, my flesh and blood and above all, the blessings of nature.

Yes, the cane which I believed was just ordinary jewelry, was the remains of the “original Tangaroa.”

It was Tangaroa’s last moments left behind, a legacy to us.

Those who can draw out the knowledge from Tangaroa can “inherit Tangaroa” for generations.

The quantity was vast and excessive. The experience built up over the generations made me feel like rubbish.

I will satisfy those who live on the island including myself, with inexhaustible love.

In addition to this, I believe there is nothing to believe in. I thought about dedicating everything for my own flesh and blood.

I, under the name of “Tangaroa” will follow the voices of the great father, and teach the people of the island.

Everyone depended on me as their father. I praised myself as the predecessor of the previous generations.

However, “I” have been called “Tangaroa.” This “me” was a “puppet of the past.”

With the invasion of Dagon, he has trampled me down. The world will be devoured.

I could not use any of “Tangaroa’s knowledge.” That was my first experience.

For the Lumia Kanaloa to be invaded from an outside world, it was due to lack of experience as “Tangaroa.”

The voices of the “great father” resonated from the cane held in my hand to “my” mind – It was sorrowful.

This “me” is like the “Tangaroa” of the last generation, as the “father” gently said as I closed my eyes.

However – they do not have a body to do as they please. I finally realized the foolish “me.”

Now, only this “me” can protect my beloved children.

Fathers, I will leave you to protect them and for them to live.

I followed the path you opened and stepped across the corpse. This is where I am now.

Therefore – It will be my turn next. “I” spoke that to the bone cane that I hold.

Now is the time for “me” to be the father of this island. I will look after your children here with my life.

Please give me your blessing. Your children will open your peaceful cradle and let you depart.

Now, this “me” will be the only “Tangaroa.” Not the name of the great father, but of wisdom –

And not blood. That “grief” will be the one to succeed.

A strict but warm voice can be heard from the cane – It felt like it was laughing for the first time.

Episode 8: [The Island’s Collapse]

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Tribesmen:( face) Everyone! Be wary of the black tentacles! We must not let them take over the land!

You all are so foolish. You should just wait quietly for your destruction.

Perish? Are you not going to rule this world? What is your objective……?

Tangaroa, I am very grateful to you. So…… This is a thank you from him.

…… This world will be destroyed along with you. That is his decision, and it cannot be overturned.

It is not for domination but rather to destroy it – What will you gain from doing this?!

That is…… It is for you all. He is doing this to make you all happy.

Everything and the people living in this world will be “destroyed.” His mercy will stop their lamentations.

It is an “eternal paradise.” If the world was destroyed, you would not have to worry about perishing forever, no?

What you are saying is illogical. However – “I do believe it is truly mercy.”

You are a lunatic – No, Dagon is –

Ohoho…… Ahahaha! How dare you tell us that we are insane.

Everything in the world is like a bamboo ship drifting out in the stormy sea. It is impossible to tell that it would be short-lived.

- What?

Knowing that, everyone will become mad. - We have talked for far too long.

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…… Sheesh, you are hard to deal with. Just listen to what Dagon-sensei says!

E-Everyone and [Player] – Why are you doing this? S-Stop doing this….. C-Come back with us.

2 options (Same Response)
Asterius! Nomad!	You have to remember!

It’s useless, Junior! Those two…… They’re being manipulated by the black tentacles.

The others have been manipulated the same way – You can’t afford to get reckless and hurt them.

But there is way too many of them! How are we supposed to not hurt them?

Why not I use my “Sacred Artifact” to take them down in a skillful manner instead of hurting them?! That’s –

Fall back, my children.

1 option
Tangaroa-san!

The countless warriors, manipulated by the tentacles, were led by the black merpeople. Tangaroa went to the front-lines alone before them.

Kurogane, Robinson, and [Player]. Please take care of Asterius and Nomad.

This Tangaroa – I will take care of the rest who are being manipulated.

2 options (Same Response)
How are you going to take them on?	Don’t be absurd!

My beloved children live on this island; they were born here on this island.

Because thou are visiting the island…… Thou are also my beloved child. A father should protect his children from danger.

[Player], Kurogane, Robinson. Asterius and Nomad also.

Even though you have forgotten – We spent a long time together.

Triton and Kijimuna also – As a mentor and leader, he has shown ye spirit and protected you well.

That is why you’re here. [Player], please leave this to your father.

Hahaha…… Despite being outnumbered, you are still courageous. I think I will implant the tentacles onto you again.

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When Tangaroa raised his cane made of bone high in the air, shining seashells began to appear.

You are trying to protect yourself with those lovely seashells? Heehee, how cute.

Let’s see…… How about we break through it with tentacles?

…… As you know, you broke into this world from the outside.

An Octopus uses its suckers to pry open a seashell to devour the contents. Yet – Have you tried doing it from the “inside”?

How do you mean?

It is all that wraps around thee. Our flesh and blood will perish.

Yes. Ye are already on the palm of Tangaroa’s hands –

Lumia Kanaloa!

……?! This can’t be!

The black merpeople, and those being manipulated, were confined within the huge shining seashell that appeared.

The inside of the combined seashells is that of a completely closed space. Your ringleader, Dagon’s powers will not reach you.

It is a matter of time before the connection with the power of the “Demon” is cut off. Until it wears off, you will stay quiet in there –

Voice resounding within the Seashell:( face) Oouuuuuuuuuugh! Let us out, let us ouuuut!!

Sounds of lashing out within the seashell can be heard. To their dismay, it was a rather sturdy seashell.

Nice one, Tangaroa-san! You have kept them trapped in an orb –

The seashell certainly cannot be broken into. However, Tangaroa’s body is the practitioner –

…… Guhuh……!

Tangaroa’s entire body has wounds; blood was gushing out of those wounds.

Tangaroa-san?! Why do you have wounds all the sudden……!

That seashell was once the form of Lumia Kanaloa. That is, “Tangaroa” is the living flesh and blood of itself.

Therefore, attacks on that seashell will also harm my own body –

If you knew about that, why did you do it?!

Even if we have ten people including [Player] with their sword, we cannot cut a hundred people at the same time.

So…… to not injure my beloved children, I had no choice but to do it.

I know that a “father” is a “child’s guardian.”

…… Is that what everyone considers a “father”?

…… I don’t get it, I just don’t get a father’s feelings. It’s like I was “thrown away by my own father.”

...... Robinson

…… Haha. I may not be aware that I was cast away from the other side. I haven’t even met him yet.

…… Robinson. Do you truly hate your own father?

Robinson hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

It’s pride, I think. That’s who I am…… I guess it’s like an “evil influence” tying me up in the end.

But, surely my own father doesn’t love me. After all, I was always lonely.

Robinson. Even if the things you say are of truth – Thou are not alone.

There is [Player]. Thou are living together with everyone. Also, there is a father that loves you, right here.

…… Idiot. I don’t understand what you mean. A father who isn’t even related by blood –

Whether everyone forgot, thou and I still remember. We lived together, hunted game, ate and slept together.

Robinson, thou are part of the island; “Tangaroa” raised you here as his flesh and blood. So –

That flesh and blood, it is the same as the people living on this island.

Robinson, if this father loses his life trying to protect thou, I have no regrets or fears.

It may be the end to the struggle. The sounds of the attacks on the seashell became louder and more violent. Also, more wounds began to appear.

…… G-Guhaah……!

Tangaroa-san! Stop…… Just stop it already!

…… Please say “keep at it,” my beloved son. With those words, this father will not submit.

I learned that I was kept alive by my father’s love. Now as a father, I will not hesitate in keeping my son alive.

Tangaroa…… san. …… Okay! Keep at it!

…… That…… Tangaroa…… Father!

…… Ah.

Tangaroa laughed. The brilliant seashell shined strongly in response to it –

OOOOOOOOOOOOOUGH!!

2 options (Same Response)
The black tentacles are coming……! !	Kurogane-senpai, this is bad!

This is……! Those tentacles are really persistent!

Eh? W-What the……? The branch we got from Kijimuna is glowi- oh!

2 options (Same Response)
It’s driving away the tentacles! !	Kijimuna’s protecting us……!

What the hell was that……?! The hand of our great lord…… It can’t get through?!

That was…… Kiji…… Muna……? Why……? Why is that?!

The two were disturbed by the power from the branch of the gajumaru. Seeing it as a good opportunity, [Player] approached them.

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Ignoring Nomad and Asterius, they took aim at the tentacles on their backs. Then –

2 options (Same Response)
I, [Player] shall “inscribe” thy name here -	Come, Yakumo no Chigiri!

OOOOOOUGH?!

…… T-Thanks. You…… really helped us……

S-Sorry…… Thank you…… Everyone……

The tentacles that were planted onto the pair were detached by [Player]’s blow.

Just like puppets with threads, they fell to the ground.

…… Magnificent, [Player].

Nomad and Asterius are both alright! It looks like they just fainted. That’s good……!

Let us put them on the bed over and let them rest. They should wake soon.

It’s not over yet. Father Tangaroa look! The seashell is diminishing fast!

Looking at the heavily wounded Tangaroa, Robinson’s face looks like he’s about to cry.

Ah, it has released just now. Everyone, please stand down.

Ku…… You… Yoouuuu!!

When the seashell broke, only the two black merpeople were standing there.

The others have lost conscious and were knocked out. The black tentacles that were attached to them withered as if they lost its strength.

You cannot fight us any longer. It is best that you withdraw.

Shut up! KAAAAAAAAAH! –

The black mermaid screams and sends the remaining black tentacles at [Player].

[Player] sliced up the tentacles with their sword; The debris faded away into the light.

Ku……!

…… Leave.

How…… How could this happen! If our great ancestor found out, our life –

Children of Dagon, you love your own father. This Tangaroa is confident of that.

Dagon will still love you deeply.

Your father feels the same way, it is difficult for one’s children to part with sorrow. Thou should not cause more sadness for oneself.

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The black merpeople glared at Tangaroa, then disappeared into the veil of darkness.

We put the two down on a bed. They haven’t regained consciousness yet, but they’ll be fine.

That is good. Although they were manipulated, the rescue was a success.

However – It is time for the decisive battle with Dagon. We must make haste.

The power within the branch that Kijimuna left behind, I do not know how long it will last.

In addition – There are two problems.

1 option
First, we need to find a way to save Triton-sensei.

I can do something about him using my “Rule.”

1 option
You’re gonna use that rifle?

Hmm. Because of the wave of tentacles getting in the way, if I can’t maintain visibility, I don’t think I can utilize it……

2 options (Same Response)
Well, there is another way.	How about we deal with the black tentacles?

I think I have an idea about that. Do you remember what Kijimuna said?

“Without those pillars, Dagon himself will be washed away by the black waves.”

If we did something to the bedrock where the pillars stand, he won’t be able to use his tentacles, right?

If he can’t use them at least, I think he’ll get himself swept away by the waves.

Doing something to the bedrock of the island…… Kurogane-senpai, you really think it’s possible?

I was certainly told that I can “divide the island.” Since there’s nothing we can do at the current state, I guess –

If it was an ordinary one, then it can’t be done. Since “this is what the island is now,” it may be possible.

2 options (Same Response)
“This is what the island is now”?	What do you mean by that, Kurogane-senpai?

This island’s geological formation is a mess. If something is done for a moment, landslides will occur.

If the gajumaru tree that is becoming the “staple” weakens, it is likely that we can destroy the bedrock all at once.

With the use of my “right arm,” I can search for that point. Yep, you can leave that to me!

I see…… That being the case, I will “divide” that point when you figure it out!

Then you will have to dig down through the earth of the island to destroy it. The children of my tribe will go along with you.

My children are brave tribal warriors. They will certainly protect you.

After Tangaroa said that, several warriors appeared from behind the settlement.

These brave warriors escaped from the hands of Dagon.

I know of this island more than anyone else. This Tangaroa was trained well and well-educated.

Well, that’s reassuring! I’m counting on all of you.

Fire Tribesman:( face) Yes. Leave it to us. We will do our best for the others.

2 options (Same Response)
Things are starting to look up!	Let’s keep at it for a while longer!

Please forgive us…… My great lord……

The defeat merpeople reported their circumstances to Dagon.

…… Incompetent. You are no longer any use to me.

When Dagon lifted his hand, tentacles came out from the black merpeople and returned to Dagon.

Why, Why…… Aaah. Our great…… ancestor…… why……?

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Like a sewing string being pulled out, the merpeople fell apart and vanished into the empty sky.

Fah…… Do I still stand as the Role of an “imitator”?

It is a shame that you believed that I was the real deal till the end. The real one was destroyed a long time ago.

A ghost was given “tentacles” after being broken into thousands of pieces, I simply used them as a diversion……

This Dagon will secure this world with “Sacred Artifact of Pillars” ……

Existing as fragments would have been impossible.

This is good. I should have done this right from the beginning –

Recollecting many tentacles, the body of Dagon grew even more; it was enough to poke the clouds.

Ooh – Yes – Ahh – Aaaah!!

With every tentacle adding into his body, every time they were taken in, his mind shrieked. He found himself going mad.

But, it was no longer the case. He no longer remembers himself.

Dagon who was given the “Role” of the “ancestors” desired more.

…… Ah, that’s right. Soon – I will soon “destroy” ……!

The “ancestor” will soon “destroy” –

Ooough?! What is – Aaaah!?!?

Beyond the mountain was the gigantic figure of Dagon. In addition, Kurogane was at a loss for words.

2 options (Same Response)
…… Let’s go.	This is the final battle!

Yeah, you can leave this to me! Trust me, Captain [Player]!

No matter what he looks like, there is always a weak point! Don’t worry, if we join forces, we can win this!

I will demonstrate myself as Tangaroa. My children that still follow me, we shall be victorious!

Right! Now – To the final battle, everyone!