Event Quest:Year of the Wildest Boar:VN:4-1

[Translated by Kukuru]

Chapter 3: Calamity! Within the Underground Temple of the Tokyo Casino

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Location: ??? (Gullinbursti's Thoughts)

Chief, why did you...... Why did you leave for the final battlefield and leave me behind?

I chased after the Chief who left their sword in my hands. Unfortunately...... I couldn't make it in time, as the battle had already started.

The Chief had fallen on the long, distant bridge that spans the Heavens.

The Radiant Chief was defeated due to the black flames of Muspelheim, and disappeared from the world of Yggdrasil.

...... Why? Despite not carrying the sword that brings victory, You wouldn't have met your end if I was there with you.

This body was forged in the flames that burn brightly inside a Dwarf's furnace. "A thing that cannot be burned," no matter what kind of fire it is.

And this body was covered in golden fur. I was mistaken for the Chief by everyone, as the Chief shined brilliantly in gold.

This body was aligned with the hammer of Thor, a body that holds the "Rule" of plentiful fertility. If there were to be any misfortunes, "another body will soon be born."

If I were given some of the Chief's body information, I could blend it with that of a boar, and things from a distance would appear closer.

In the twilight of the near future, it will become a "substitute" for the Chief.

Gullinbursti was the chariot of his master, and their defender. Also, it was the name of the Chief's double.

Odin, the world pillar of Yggdrasil was aware of this. Loki, the dweller that resides in the shadows knew as well.

The Twilight arrived, and the most radiant one, Freyr, was defeated by the black flames of Surtr. The Golden Boar, Gullinbursti, was expected to be made as the substitute.

And yet - Why did you go and leave me? Chief... Oh Chief...!

There was no possiblity of winning, no chance of survival because of a substitute, why did you go alone to a battlefield with no chance of winning?

Gullinbursti had no doubts regarding his own "Role." It would truly be an honor to be a substitute for his master, whom he loved and respected.

When he ran with his Chief placed on his back, the heart of a wild boar was filled with nothing but joy.

Running straight without any doubts. If he could march towards his death, then that would be his "victory."

...... There was that look, when his master fell into the heavens, that look, They seemed to be angry towards him.

Ah, it must be because I was weak. That's why you left me all alone. I wanted you to acknowledge me. Only the radiant Chief, nobody else.

A sword-in-hand, shining in the Chief's gaze. I don't know what the light was telling me.

However, the Chief that responded to that wish is no longer there. A wild boar that lost their way stops in their tracks on a bridge.

Somebody... Anybody, please give me an answer. I will believe in where you will take me; I'll be fine wherever I go!

The name of the bridge is Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge. A rainbow light forwards a voice that calls him from a new world.

[Final Episode]: Calamity! Tokyo Casino Underground Temple

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Location: Deepest Part of the Tokyo Casino

In the way, in the way!

Bah... My bad, everyone, I can't just directly teleport into the rooooom.

There's waaaaay too many of those Dust Slimes. We will be surroundeeed if we directly goooo in there.

2 options
They would scatter all over the place if we leave them alone.	I'm worried about Agyou...
Bah... We shouldn't let them multiply then.	Yeah... I'm worried too, [Player]...

Leaving behind a companion who should be protected... brings regrets of the past into my mind...!

Unable to contain himself, Gullinbursti makes it clear he's impatient and proceeds to throw down the Dust Slimes.

On the other hand, the Dust Slimes materialized one after another, and proceeds to stand in [Player] and the other's path.

When the wild boar loses sight of its allies on the battleground, the worst has already happened.

Fixing an arrow towards Slimes, Temujin nonchalantly speaks while he scatters the Dust Slimes.

......!

2 options (Same Response)
It's gonna be alright, Gullinbursti.	Temujin, you shouldn't threaten him.

Optimism is a sweet-poison, Sworn Ally. I was merely taught that as I lived on, ever since my infancy.

Numbers are strength. Because of the sheer number of Dust Slimes, that lone whelp of a lion cannot put his hands or legs out.

Agyou is young child. A child with a frail body and displays little physical strength. On the contrary, these Dust Slimes are not strong creatures as they think.

Getting engulfed by a lot of dust is not a pleasant thing for instance. Losing your life through suffocation is such an unpleasant fate.

Shit... If only I was stronger, I wouldn't have been a complete failure -

Hahahaha... Words fitting of a foolhardy warrior, Gullinbursti.

... What was that?

A blind belief says strength solves everything. Intermixing my methods and motives to carry out my deeds...

It appears I am dwelling in the foolish past, how unfortunate. A certain someone once taught me the feeling of defeat.

Temujin turns and fixes his gaze at [Player].

It was someone that built their path by taking "defeat," that "weakness," to reach the place they are meant to be.

They recognized the limits of their weapon, the ends of the world, then saw beyond those "limits." Therefore, it was not necessary to kill your enemy, nor the need for self-protection...

Killing your enemy... Own protection...?

Come now, Gullinbursti. What you see now, is that of a future outlook.

I...

Is strength to easily slaughter the Dust Slimes? Or rather, is it to take them down?

I was mistaken... Thanks, Temujin.

I am a defender... I need to protect Agyou - Yeah, I don't need to kill them if there's "another way" of doing this!

I will forge a new path... Everyone, follow my lead!

Gullinbursti draws out his blade, and without hesitation, he turns back towards the group of Dust Slimes.

Then, with all his strength he penetrates the sides of the walls. Together with a thunderous noise, he opened a big hole on the walls.

The floor and walls were buried under the Dust Slimes, and another path was made in the corridor where you cannot walk as well.

2 options (Same Response)
You alright, Gullinbursti!?	If you were to break a body part -

Don't you worry about a thing, [Player].

While he shouts that, Gullinbursti who runs on ahead had his injuries healed little by little.

My forged body bears the "Role" of abundant fertility. Even if I were to break, it will create a new life, supplement it and regenerate!

Hahaha, how amusing...! Such fitting words from a headstrong daredevil such as yourself!

Temujin sneers while he fires arrows towards the Dust Slimes that passed through the hole.

(Sniff sniff)... Agyou's scent is getting closer. This boar's sense of smell is telling me... it's this way!

You and the others followed behind Gullinbursti.

... Suddenly -

Agyou's voice:( face) WAAAAAAAH! Let me go! LET ME GOOO! Grandpa, save me!!

A cry for help was heard from deep underground. Everyone's expressions looked reassured because of that voice.

He's still alive. It appears he's still energetic based on how loud he raised his voice, at the very least.

You and the others instinctively stopped where you are. Above your heads are the Dust Slimes raining down on you.

The Dust Slimes peel off from the ceiling onto you, thanks to the assault from Gullinbursti.

......! Get down, Sworn ally!

You got down following Temujin's quick instructions.

Temujin then shoots an arrow that pierced through the Dust Slimes. The Dust Slimes that got split up ran away.

You okay, [Player]?! I gotta thank you for that, Temujin...

That is what it means to broaden the vantage point. Gullinbursti, this is not the time to be crying up an apology.

A wild boar that does not pay attention to their surroundings is unreliable. I will take some distance and provide cover from the rear.

Make haste, daredevil. Life is short and fleeting. But... Run for what you have set your eyes on!

Gullinbursti cried about not being good enough for his former Chief. He recalled that his former Chief died a noble death.

... Right!

Advance quickly, without looking back. You will be allowed the first honor on my battleground!

Temujin's longbow "Sacred Artifact" shines, as it shoots arrows at the Dust Slimes with extreme precision.

2 options (Same Response)
I'm counting on you, Temujin!	Let's go, Gullinbursti!

You started running off together with Gullinbursti.

Temujin's voice:( face) Gahah... *Cough Cough*...!

Within seconds, Temujin falls to his knees, coughing violently. Tsathoggua's underlings then propped up Temujin, who had just collapsed.

I was wondering when you'd collaaaapse. I'm surprised you held out for this loooong.

Acting as Temujin's substitute, Tsathoggua's underlings protected them from the Dust Slimes.

You little... You noticed that this would...

Eh... Haven't you noticed it by now? I tend to hang in the back because of my lazineeeess.

It's like what you said. I can see a lot more from my viewpoint.

...... Just drop it and go. I'll make up for this loss eventually. To be disgraced by accepting pity from you is...

I'm not exactly showing you sympaaaaathy, It's more like being lazy to get things going.

If I have feel the Dust Slimes dropped in number, it'll be easier for me to jump through spaaaaace.

...... I say it's not big of a difference. Temujin is surprised to have his own remarks thrown back at him.

Hrm... Is that so...? Well, I figured as muuuuuch.

The two of us will need to get a move on theeen. If one of us falls behind, it'll be easier to make up an excuse.

Going as far as making jokes wherever, I cannot interpret it as being truthful. A fellow that cannot support himself, no less.

It's far more to handle than my own Ordu... Fascinating. The vast things found in this world -

Is this strange "bond" with you for my Ordu? And, this new world...

Huhuh... Hahaha!

1 option
Agyou! !

[Player]! Gullinbursti!

H-H-Help meeeee! I'm really scared of heights!!

You and Gullinbursti cut through the vanguard and reached the closed room of the temple. An unbelievable scene unexpectedly takes place in the room you just entered.

Within the vicinity of Tsathoggua's temple, all the objects were free of gravity or abilities, thus hanging in the air.

Due to the lack of restriction of gravity, there was no need for thinking rationally, thus they can grow large in size.

As of right now, the Dust Slimes filled up the entirety of Tsathoggua's temple.

Already the room has become a zero-gravity area, and calling it an unknown life-form is no exaggeration.

W... What the...!? How should we handle this...?!

If we were to attack this giant directly, it will split up and regenerate itself.

[Player], I will launch a kamikaze. If I risk my entire life into an assault, I can get through those slimes.

Gullinbursti calmly asserts that plan, despite having not healed completely yet and being worn-out.

2 options (Same Response)
... Huh!?	What... are you even suggesting?

Don't worry, I was built this way solely for that. A piece of my body will still be left behind, and I'll eventually be reborn.

Although a specimen like myself will be lost, another Gullinbursti will be born, and they will ultimately inherit the "Role" from me.

Therefore, I -

2 options (Same Response)
No joking around!	Out of the question!

... Huh!? Those... eyes...

Gullinbursti remembers the feeling of anger that resides in your eyes. For a moment, the Sword of Victory held in hand shined the same way.

3 options (Same Response)
There is only one of you...	That's why you shouldn't say things like that.	It's for your own sake... or mines.

This is... It can't be... Could it be...?

Before your very eyes, he glances intently at his sword.

... This... Is this yours...?

Gullinbursti nervously presents the sword to you like he's returning it to the original owner. However -

2 options (Same Response)
That sword belongs to you.	(Shake your head in denial)

Are you agitated with me? Or could it be...

... I am not alone, even now. But, I tried to throw away my own body...

... Understood. By your command, I'll change my definition of what "victory" is.

My new definition of "victory" is -

The giant slime attacks the both of you, without letting Gullinbursti finishing his sentence.

3 options (Same Response)
Gullinbursti's got this.	Use that sword.	I'll stay back, go save Agyou!

[Player]...!

You're placing your trust in me? You're entrusting your friend's life... to me?

You... Yeah... You're giving me your trust.

After all, this is different than with my former Chief. But...!

[Player]! From now on, I'm declaring you as the new Chief!

And the new definition of victory, includes only one Gullinbursti!

I will protect you, my companions, and myself as well! That is my definition of winning, [Player]!

Awaiting orders! I will follow your every command! I will be your shield, your sword!

Whatever to take down, whatever to take, whatever to save you from - Anything that you desire, Chief!

3 options (Same Response)
Take down the Dust Slimes!	Save Agyou!	Let's fight... together!

RIGHT!!

Gullinbursti accepts your command in delight.

He feels that he learned how to use that sword in his hand now. He was confident that he can now skillfully wield that sword.

Gullinbursti thought of his former master. The meaning behind the sword being left behind, and being unable to use that sword efficiently.

Gullinbursti was built and trained to be a defender. When there is something to protect, he'll display his power to do so.

It's not to defeat his enemies nor to boost himself, but rather to protect.

H-Hey, hey, hey!! Wait a minute, wait a minute!!

I'm still stuck to this thing!! Are you planning to kill it with me still in it!?

(Sigh)... Agyou, quit your whining and hold onto meeee. I'll drop you off somewhere saaaafe.

Eh? Tsathoggua, how'd you get here? How, how? Did you teleport here?

No time for chit-chat. Come on, let's get out of here.

Aaaaah! W-Wait for a second! I-need-to-brace-myself-first!!

I, Gullinbursti, will protect everything, as per the Chief's command!

A mad dash like my recklessness, can you endure what I can endure!?