Dang-o, it's been a while. Way too long, even- it's been almost half-a-year since the last update! But the show must go on, so let's continue.
Trog makes his decision.
Okay, as great as being a king might sound...
?
I'm going to have to decline.
But you should experience it all. I won't be able to help you if you change your mind. This is your one and only chance to become a king.
Yeah, I realize that, and it's really tempting and all, but, uh... I've got this quest, you know, to avenge my father and defeat the Demon Lord Baramos, so it's important that I continue my adventure. Right, guys?
Indeed.
Yep!
I wish I could be king... What was that, Gamb?
I said, ah, you're doing the right thing.
Um, I'm still not going to change my mind.
Sheesh, this guy must really hate the responsibility of being a king.
I'm impressed that you stand by your convictions!
Oh, good, you understand. Can we leave n-
You are truly worthy of becoming King, I tell you! So what do you say?
...I take it that's another no?
So what do you say?
N. O. Spells.
NO! What? You rebuff me again? Hmm... fine, I understand!
FINALLY. Come on, guys, let's go.
But, but what about our reward?
That waste of time
was our reward. Now let's leave this place before I totally lose it.
Blast... I was hoping to get a huge chest of gold out of this...
Trog, now that we've returned the crown... where will we go next?
...Erm. Didn't think of that.
Let's go mushroom hunting!
That's a geat idea, Anna! And after that we can go frolic in the fairy forest, and drink tea with the centaurs.
Yeah!!
I was being sarcastic.
...Awww...
Any bright ideas, Gambit?
Well, we could always check out the pub. I've learned from experience that if you ever need a lead in life, you just have to stop by the local pub. We all met at Ruida's Tavern, after all.
Good idea! But since I can't stand to stick around Romaly any longer, let's go back to Kazave. And I know just how to do it...
Stop, lad!
Eh?
Remember what happened last time?
...Oh, right. I guess we're walking.
And so, our brave heroes walked all the way back to Kazave to avoid any further vomit-related incidents.
Hey, Trog. Look over there.
What is-- oh no.
Oh no. ...You know, it wouldn't hurt to make a detou-
NEVER AGAIN.
Before long the party reached their destination, and made their way to the local tavern.
Thanks, I can see that.
Join us for a few.
Sounds great!
We can't. You and Anna are too young.
Aw, come onnnn!
But I'm thirsty!
It's water or nothing. Maybe when you're older.
Heh. It's like you're their mother.
Shut up, you.
Then, the group overhears an interesting conversation.
Huh?
Elves are real?!
Excuse me, sir. What was that your friend was saying?
Oh, the elf thing? They say there's a sleeping village somewhere. That's farfetched, don't you think?
...So it's not real?
It's all too real! I've seen it with my own eyes! The village's not too far from here, even.
Guys, I think we've got our lead.
Chapter 5: Our Elves Are Different
After taking a brief rest at the inn, our intrepid band of adventurers head north, since they haven't gone that way at all yet.
Aha, here's the place! The sleeping village!
Do you think we'll see any elves?
Probably not, lass. I'd be amazed if we even see any sleeping people.
There's only one way to find out. Let's go in.
...Well, that didn't take long.
Eh, he's probably just tired and fell asleep standing up. Hey! Wake up, you!
It's not working...
I guess those rumors proved to be true after all.
Nah, this is just one guy. Let's keep looking around.
But the more they looked, the clearer it became that the entire village was asleep.
Oh no, and the women all think they're snakes, too!
Trog.
Yes?
That was terrible.
...Sorry.
Even the children...
This is more serious than I imagined it would be.
You didn't even think it was real.
Well, yeah, but if it was I didn't think it would literally be the entire village.
Zzzz...
Anna! Not you, too!
Zzzrwhat?
...Nevermind.
...Oho. I just had a thought. Trog, if everyone's asleep, nobody will notice if we do a little treasure hunt.
That's a terrible idea.
That's a great idea! Now let's start loot- I mean, looking!
...
I think we're done treasure hunting.
I agree.
Hm, this door's locked.
It's no match for the master of unlocking! Let's see what's inside...
Look! That guy's awake!
See? I knew there'd be at least one person awake. That story was bogus.
Gamb, I am going to punch you so hard your ancestors will feel it.
What's up, old man?
Please find and return the Dream Ruby to the elves.
Dream Ruby? What?
Elves are real! Yaaay!
If it isn't given back, they won't lift the curse on this village.
Well there you go, Gamb. The curse is real.
Hrmph.
One problem: I don't even know where to find the elves.
Elvenham, the hidden home of the elves, is near the cave in the west. It is said to be in a forest.
A forest? Sounds like elves to me. All right, old man, we'll see what we can do. But first...
A collection of depressing poetry. Huh.
Oh, you can have that. I don't want it anymore.
I don't think I want it, either.
Just take it. We can sell it somewhere later.
Sounds good to me. Now shall we get going?
Yay! Let's go see the elves!
Once again the party sets out, this time off to find the hidden elf village of Elvenham. But will they succeed in their quest to find the Dream Ruby? And why exactly was it taken in the first place? Stay tuned, and maybe you'll find out before next year on the next episode of Let's Play Dagron Warjor III!Okay, for the next update I was thinking of trying something different, and presenting it as a letter/journal entry from one of the characters' perspectives. So which character would you prefer to serve as the narrator?
