Proto:Shining Force II/Chapter 13

Creed's Basement
Deep below Creed's mansion, and thankfully above the lava below said mansion, Creed chants in front of a large altar-like structure.

A giant, golden-eyed blue head with bushy eyebrows appears above the altar.

'Evil Spirit asks what Creed wants, exactly. It's Zeon.'

Evil Spirit concentrates hard, channeling his mind into the nature of all things.

Peter mentions that Bowie has the Jewel of Evil.

Creed, believing he can remove the jewel, approaches Bowie, only to be greeted by a blinding light from the second jewel.

'Evil Spirit tries again, bathing the entire area in sepia tones. He imparts to Creed that Arc Valley was reopened, Zeon was revived, and Zeon's devils are coming from the sky.'

North Parmecia, the spirit says.

Evil Spirit can't actually see Zeon, as he's still in Arc Valley, gathering strength.

'Evil Spirit's speech slows down as his image flickers out and is replaced with a demonic head. More demonic.'

Zeon tells Bowie to bring the Jewel of Evil to Arc Valley.

'Zeon promises to exchanges Princess Elis for the Jewel of Evil. And, after giving out his order...'

A dejected Creed exits the area, the force following quickly behind.

Creed's Mansion
Bowie talks to Creed again before leaving.

Okay, now he can leave...oh, right, the Fairy.

'The fairy tags along with the force. Now it's really time to leave...oh wait, the servant is here with the four important people from the Desktop Kingdom / Floor World. Only one of them can join the force. The choices are Eric, Randolf...'

...Tyrin...

...and Karna.

If the force chooses to pass on Karna...

'...but why would they do that? It's Karna. The choice is always Karna. NOW it's time to leave...without Oddler, who decides to stay with Creed, though even he isn't sure why.'

Dwarven Mine
Before heading back to New Granseal, Bowie and the fairy visit the dwarven mine to see the sick dwarf.

The fairy casts a healing spell on the dwarf.

The sick dwarf rises!

The dwarves ask the fairy how they can repay her.

'As thanks, the dwarves give Bowie a large Cannon. Nice!'

And dig they did.

New Granseal
'Finally coming back to town, Bowie and the rest of the force receive a hero's welcome. Well, one guard welcomes them, anyway.'

The soldiers asks the force to come to the castle.

New Granseal Castle
Astral (remember him?) welcomes Bowie back.

''Bedoe has informed Astral and the king of the goings-on.'

The minister asks what this means for Princess Elis. Peter informs them that she's alive.'

'Bowie nods. He and Peter explain in detail what they've come to know.'

The minister doesn't think this is possible, but Astral agrees with the king.

The minister is confused by the "we" part of this conversation.

'Astral joins the force! As an adviser, not a fighter, but still, he's here for the long haul now.'

New Granseal
After visiting the local dwarf to get some dynamite for the cannon, and just before exiting the town, Bowie & company are stopped by an off-screen voice.

An elf, cloaked similarly to Elric but with a pink twist, approaches the group.

The elf explains that she doesn't want to take him away, she wants to join him in combat.

She still wants to go.

Janet joins the force!

North Cliff
'There's another battle here. It's not important.'

Setting up the cannon in front of the North Cliff cave entrance, Astral asks Rohde to assist.

Rohde, who's successfully operated an ancient vehicle that's able to shrink people, says he'll try to get the cannon working.

With a mighty blast, the cluster of rocks clogging the entrance is completely cleared out.

After asking if the cannon is needed for anything else, Rohde gets giddy.

'Yes, even Rohde joins the force! Will wonders never cease!'

Creed's Mansion
Another update, another library check.

After Oddler decides to stay with Creed, the servant wonders how he's doing.

New Granseal
The young boy from the entrance knows what's up.

While this young boy bemoans his current situation.

One sailor in town foreshadows an upcoming story point.

The town's expanding trade is good news for the local shopkeeps.

If Bowie tries to get dynamite before going to the castle, he's not getting it.

New Granseal Castle
Breaking: Guard promises to keep guarding.

As Bowie and the rest have gained fighting experience, the soldiers have been practicing at home.

The soldier assigned to the castle's small library has a valid question.