Listen in on Oleg and Seele's conversation

📍 Jarilo-VI Boulder Town

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Oleg

Aren't you going to go watch the fight, Seele? He's defending his championship title.

Seele

...Nah, I'll pass. It's not like anyone else has a chance with him around.

Oleg

Hahaha, you're right about that! I get it if you don't wanna join in the fun. It's all the same after a while.

Oleg

Ahh, what a rare moment of rest... Maybe I should find a spot to stretch my legs a bit, too.

{NICKNAME}

(Seele and Oleg... I wonder what they're talking about?)

{NICKNAME}

(I'll go ask them.)

Oleg

Hey, isn't that the trailblazer? It's been a while since I've seen you around. How you doing?

Seele

Hey! How have your travels been? Thanks to you, things are pretty peaceful around here. The chief and I are getting restless!

Oleg

Hahaha, silly girl! Just a few days of hard-earned rest, and you're already making it sound like jail time!

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What were you two chatting about?

I'm kinda missing Boulder Town's homey feeling.

Oleg

Oh, you heard us?

Oleg

We were talking about my student, Luka.

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Oleg

You've probably met him before, right? Yep, it's that boy with the mechanical arm. He was also doing work for Wildfire before, just not in this town.

Oleg

Oh, you probably haven't met him yet. In short, he's a top-tier fighter in the Underworld. He was also doing work for Wildfire before, just not in this town.

Oleg

Oh, right — {F#she}{M#he} hasn't seen Luka defend his championship title before, right? Seele, why don't you take our hero and swing by the Fight Club to show {F#her}{M#him} the match?

Seele

Uh...

Oleg

What? You don't want to?

Seele

...No, it's just... I'm worried Luka might do something stupid again.

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...Again?

Come on! Take me! I wanna go! Pleaaase~

Seele

Ugh... How old are you again?

Oleg

Oh, I remember now... Luka was defending his title once, and Seele was watching in the audience.

Oleg

The opponent for that fight was too weak. They went down with just a few punches. I don't know what got into Luka after that, but he said out loud that he wanted Seele to come up and fight him right there and then...

Seele

...Why don't we stop there, chief. I'd rather not relive the moment.

Oleg

Hahaha, okay, I'll stop. Anyway, that's what Luka's like. He forgets about himself once he's in the mood.

Oleg

...But I trust Luka not to make the same mistake again. So back to the original suggestion — are you good to take {NICKNAME} to the Fight Club, Seele?

Seele

...Fine. I'll take you there.

Oleg

That's more like it. The more friends the merrier! I hope you can get along with my favorite student.

Seele

...Homey? Sheesh, you must've gone through a lot since leaving here...

Oleg

Sounds like our rustic and friendly community left a good impression on the visitors, hahaha.

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What were you two chatting about?

Oleg

Oh, you heard us?

Oleg

We were talking about my student, Luka.

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Oleg

You've probably met him before, right? Yep, it's that boy with the mechanical arm. He was also doing work for Wildfire before, just not in this town.

Oleg

Oh, you probably haven't met him yet. In short, he's a top-tier fighter in the Underworld. He was also doing work for Wildfire before, just not in this town.

Seele

Why does Luka always come sneaking back into town like this?

Seele

I haven't seen him for a while... I hope he's grown up a bit since then.

Head to the Fight Club to watch Luka defend his title

📍 Jarilo-VI Fight Club

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Seele

Another title defended — congrats, Luka.

Luka

Thanks, Seele! And who might... Oh, it's {NICKNAME}! I remember you.

Luka

Hey! Seele! And, um, you are...?

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{NICKNAME}. Pleasure to meet you.

(Look at Seele)

Seele

...Oh, I forgot to introduce {F#her}{M#him}. This is the trailblazer. You must have heard of {F#her}{M#him} before.

Seele

...Oh, I forgot to introduce {F#her}{M#him}. This is the trailblazer. You must have heard of {F#her}{M#him} before.

Luka

...So this is the trailblazer who helped reunite the Overworld with the Underworld? It's truly a pleasure to meet you!

Luka

Were you here just to see my fight? Well, I'm flattered.

Luka

I just won a little fight in the cage — what you did was much bigger than that. We...

Passionate Spectators

Luka — Luka — Luka —

Seele

...The crowd never gets tired, do they?

Luka

Do you wanna head outside? It's a bit loud for talking in here.

Luka

See you next time, everyone...

Luka

...there are sparks yet to fly!

📍 Jarilo-VI Boulder Town

Luka

Finally, I think we lost them... Let's chat here!

Seele

You're popular as ever, "champion."

Luka

...Are you still angry at me over that one time, Seele? I just got a bit carried away...

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So, you two had a fight?

What are you two talking about...?

Seele

Of course not. Two senior members of Wildfire duking it out in the Fight Club? That would be bad form.

Seele

...Nothing. Just that thing Chief Oleg mentioned before.

Seele

It's not like we actually fought. Two senior members of Wildfire duking it out in the Fight Club? That would be bad form.

Luka

The mood was on fire that day, but the final match was over in just a few swings — everyone wanted more. So, in the heat of the moment, I just... Come on — don't hold that against me, Seele.

Luka

I've always been impressed by you — I've wanted to spar with you for ages.

Seele

...I don't fight for fun. Stop getting your hopes up.

Seele

Anyway, now that you've dragged us out here, what did you wanna talk about?

Luka

Ah, yes! So, I'm trying to get a plan going...

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Plan?

Anything to do with me?

Luka

Yes — more accurately, my personal training plan.

Luka

Hm? Not really. It's my personal training plan.

Luka

I want you to join me in witnessing the next steps in the development of Luka, the Boulder Town fighting champion!

Seele

...

Seele

Whoa, whoa, hold your horses. Chief Oleg wanted us to come and cheer for you, he didn't say anything about becoming your sparring partners.

Seele

We haven't got the time...

Luka

Hahaha, you can't hide anything on that face of yours. Oleg already told me that things in the Underworld are pretty peaceful now, and even Wildfire is running out of things to do.

Luka

Besides, look at {NICKNAME}! You want in, right?

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You got me...

I do have plenty of time...

Protagonist, at your service...

Luka

I knew it!

Luka

I knew it!

Seele

...That might be the weirdest thing you've ever said.

Luka

So that's a yes, right? I knew it!

Seele

*sigh* There's no stopping you once you've made up your mind. Fine. Since {NICKNAME} agreed, count me in too.

Luka

Great! That's settled then! The training is on Svarog's turf. I heard about your achievements — you probably know that place like the back of your hand, right?

Luka

Just lemme know when you're ready and we can head over together!

📍 Jarilo-VI Natasha's Clinic

Natasha

Luka... can you hear me?

Luka

...

Seele

Hey... Hey! Luka, you're up!

Luka

Ugh... I...

Seele

Ha, you're finally awake! You've been out for the whole day. We were really worried!

Natasha

Don't worry, Seele. Like I said, it was just the exhaustion. Svarog was deliberately holding back.

Luka

Seele... {NICKNAME}... and... Nat? I'm in... the clinic?

Seele

...Where else? You think we'd leave you on Svarog's turf?

Luka

Ha... thank you all. I feel much better now. Sorry, Nat... I must have wasted your time.

Natasha

Don't be ridiculous, Luka. Still, whatever your motivation was, I hope you can find a different outlet for it.

Seele

...I'm not gonna let you off the hook that easy — there's more to this story. You need to explain what the heck got into you today.

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Svarog hit pretty hard.

That victory slogan of yours...

Why did you insist on fighting Svarog?

Seele

Like I said, he's a robot... No matter how good his calculations are, he's not designed to pull punches.

Seele

The one good thing about you losing is that we didn't have to hear it again.

Seele

That's on me too... I should've refused him straightaway. I had a bad feeling from the start.

Luka

Hahaha... you're always so serious. I've said it before — this is my train— *coughing*

Natasha

...Slow down — you haven't completely recovered. Seele, don't pressure him... let him rest.

Luka

Thanks, Nat — but I'm almost recovered.

Luka

I have... some things to do... Ah...

Seele

Hey, where do you think you're—

Natasha

...Let him go, Seele.

Seele

I really don't get him...

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Bro is just being a bit of a weeb.

I don't get the whole thing, either.

Maybe he has his reasons.

Seele

What's that supposed to mean?

Seele

...I don't think anybody gets it.

Seele

...Well whatever they are, they're not good enough.

Seele

If he never intended to explain anything to us, why did he drag us along? No, this is too weird — I'm gonna follow him and see what he's up to.

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...Is that really necessary?

Keep me updated.

Seele

...I can't just let it go. Luka didn't use to be like this.

Seele

...You're not too busy these days, right? I'll give you a shout if I need help.

Seele

Of course. You're not too busy these days, right? I'll give you a shout if I need help.

Seele

Luka didn't use to be like this... I can't just let it go.

Natasha

If you must, Seele. Try not to worry... I don't want to see you two fighting.

Seele

Don't worry, Nat.

Natasha

...{NICKNAME}, now that they've left, I have a favor to ask you.

Natasha

It's easy for Luka to get ahead of himself sometimes... but I've never seen him this headstrong. It does make me wonder...

Natasha

Could you ask Oleg how Luka's been recently? I haven't seen much of him lately — it's hard for me to get the full picture.

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Since you asked...

I was planning on doing just that.

Natasha

Thank you. Regardless of what's really going on, I hope none of you let small things get in the way of your friendship. See you, {NICKNAME}.

Talk to Oleg and ask about Luka

📍 Jarilo-VI Boulder Town

I wanna ask you some things about Luka.

Oleg

...Oh? My student? Did something happen recently?

Oleg

I was wondering why he didn't come and see me after the championship match ended. Come, tell me about it.

System

You tell Oleg about everything that happened with Luka and Seele...

Oleg

Mm... that does sound a little strange. Luka usually doesn't push himself so far...

Oleg

...Huh, he may be a tough guy on the surface, but he's got his secrets. Did he tell you about the origins of his mechanical arm?

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He mentioned something before he fought Svarog.

I don't remember.

Oleg

Ah, then he probably didn't describe the scene in detail.

Oleg

Well, let me tell you about it.

Oleg

That was... six? Seven years ago? I was patrolling with some comrades in the neighboring town of Moltammerville — we passed an ordinary mechanics shop.

Oleg

There was a serious-looking fella looking after the shop. He was probably a few years younger than me, but his hair and beard were white as snow. There was a young lad doing odd jobs — he looked pretty exhausted.

Oleg

Anyway, I convinced the shopkeeper to let him come with me.

Oleg

Luka was a fast learner. At first, I couldn't figure out if he liked what I was teaching him — fighting, weapons, strategy, etc. He didn't talk a lot — just kept his head down.

Oleg

Then... about a year after I took him in, Luka lost one of his arms while rescuing townsfolk from the Fragmentum in Moltammerville.

Oleg

...He almost didn't make it — he was unconscious for two or three days. I sat next to his bed, anxious and guilty. Guess what he said to me after he woke up?

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...Go on.

Oleg

"Master, I feel great!"

Oleg

He had bandages all over his body — most of his wounds hadn't healed yet... But, it was the first time he'd ever smiled at me. I still remember that expression.

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And the moral of the story is...?

Guess that kind of sums him up, huh...

Oleg

Oh, sorry, I get a little carried away when I tell this story, hahaha.

Oleg

Can't tell from looking at him, right?

Oleg

What I'm trying to say is: Luka views other people's lives as more important than his own. That's how he's always been.

Oleg

So when he says stuff like "this is for training" — that's probably a lie. He's hiding something from you alright.

Oleg

Anyway, I'm too old to be getting involved in this stuff. I'm sure you and Seele can sort this by yourselves.

Oleg

One thing I will ask — please try not to embarrass him too much, okay? He's the fighting champion of Boulder Town, after all — an idol for all the children. He needs to keep up that image, haha.