Marine Resort Crisis Episode 2 Part 2 (Abridged)

Masanori: Yoshito, what are you looking at?
Yoshito: An old friend I couldn't bring myself to talk to.
Masanori: Such depressing thoughts in such sunny weather. We're supposed to look like we're having fun.
Yoshito: (code switch!) You are correct, Masanori! Let's go have fun!
Masanori: OH GOD it still freaks me out when you do that! ...anyways let's investigate that new thing here in AndvaResort.
Yoshito: Yes that facility that might threaten us in the future, that thing.
Masanori: What was it made for? Maybe we should destroy it. Kotarou works there, maybe we can hire him to--
Rando: (SCREAMS BLOODY MURDER)
Masanori: WHAT

Canaan 2.0
Rando: SHARK
The party runs over to the voice!
MC: Damn, Reprobus didn't think twice about ditching us. (follows after)
Reprobus: SECURITY! Tell us what happened!
This is Canaan 2.0's rest area.
MC: Where's the shark!?
A rando points a sharkbot outside the walls.
Behemoth: Oh good we're safe, right?
Arslan: Hey you guys, come to check out the screaming too? We should be totally fine! That shark's far away and we're behind perfectly safe glass walls. It's probably nothing.
Gullinbursti: Right, maybe we should lead people outside just in case. Reprobus?
Reprobus: ...I'm staying on alert, just in case.
Dagon: How commendable. (starts handing out emergency evac maps and sends a data copy to Reprobus's phone)

Arslan: I guess that boss shark really is out there making new sharkbot types, huh?
Behemoth: Could it like not and just come at us so we can end this early?
Gullinbursti: ...Master, is that shark coming this way?
MC looks over.
MC: It is! ...doesn't it look different?
Pompadour sharkbot!
Party: wat
MC: Dammit Tvastar
Arslan: ...so this is unnatural, right Professor Sealab?
Dagon: ...I-I can't deny that. If it's natural, I'll have to write a discovery report on it. I'm doubting that, though.
Dagon's been informed of the first shark attack the other day.

Dagon: This is probably another sharkbot.
Behemoth: Looks different tho. Did it change shape?
Gullinbursti: What have the Crafters done!? ...maybe I should ask them to mod me too.
Behemoth starts looking around.
Behemoth: ...hey, are the ninja guys okay?
Kotarou: (poit) Yep!
Behemoth: AAAAAA
Kotarou: Wow sharks are big these days. And I can't believe my men kept going until I said get out!
MC: So pro? / Such leadership they have / Is Tadatomo okay!?
(B) Kotarou: I guess. We all gotta work together to make enough to eat, but now they're all uppity about employee welfare and safety. Watch out for yourselves!
Tadatomo: Kotarou, everyone has retreated.
Kotarou: Thanks!
(C) Tadatomo: Yes Milord! All employees outside have retreated!
Kotarou: Ooh, trying hard in front of MC?
Tadatomo: N-no!? I mean, I'm just not cutting corners at work and...
Kotarou: Yeah sure whatever. Thanks for that!
Tadatomo: how dare you take that tone with me

Kotarou: So we should probably send everyone up while it's still safe, yeah? And before people panic?
Dagon: Do land dwellers fear sharks that much? Well alright then. Reprobus, split the team up and guide the guests out.
Reprobus: Okay. We'll work from the bottom up and--
THUNK
The sharkbot is headbanging on the wall!
Arslan: WHAT
MC: Oh no!
Dagon: It will be okay! Now calmly exit the premises.
Behemoth: Y-yeah! I got a bad feeling about this! It's just like a movie I saw!
Dagon: That's just for plot dramatization. In real life that--
BONK
The wall is starting to crack!

Dagon: What!?
Reprobus: Go! I'll protect Dagon!
Gullinbursti: I'll check for stragglers!
Behemoth: Arslan, let's go help Ryouta and Moritaka lead visitors out!
Arslan: Okay. Time to go, people!
Dagon: >:(
He seems oddly fascinated with watching the place start to flood.
MC: Dagon, let's go! (grab his hand)
And so everyone leads the visitors out with Gullinbursti carrying out anyone who can't walk.

Later, on the surface
Moritaka: All the random nobodies are safe! Now we're waiting on MC, Reprobus, and Dagon!
Ryouta: I hope they're okay!
Behemoth: I'll go swim down to look for them!
Arslan: No, the place is flooded and the sharkbot might have got in. And what if you pass by them? It's time for me to play my King Solomon's Sword card and--WHAT
Sudden water pillar blowing up!
Dagon: HA HA HA HA HA
Party: WHAT
Giant Dagon on a cruiser!
Dagon: Such interesting evolution! You destroyed a part of my R'lyeh II, so come at me now. Okay stop the boat, Reprobus!
Reprobus slows the boat down and runs out on deck with MC.
MC: Okay wow you pulled up close to the ground! / Heeey you guuuys!
Arslan: It's everyone!
Behemoth: Where'd that boat come from!?

Flashback!
Dagon: MC, Reprobus, help me with my work? I have an...experiment to run.
Reprobus: !?!?!?
MC: We should run! / Okay / Experiment on me too!
---
(A) Reprobus: MC is right.
(B) Dagon: Ha, how reliable of you!
Reprobus: Guys we should run!
(C) Dagon: Ooh, I can make some time for that later.
---
Dagon: But yes that shark is probably breaking in. Fighting a shark underwater would be a terrible idea normally, but I am Dagon, baby.
Dagon clears the way with his tentacles!
Dagon: Follow me. Reprobus, you got your Riding skills certified by Ahab, yes?
Reprobus: Y-yes, I've sailed a boat before and have my license. But aren't we underwater?
Dagon: Heh. How little faith you have in me.

Present
Reprobus: Who keeps a hangar underwater!?
Dagon: I didn't see this coming, but such is how technology progresses. Now face me, sea creature!
Dagon shrinks to a more manageable size and jumps back on deck!
Dagon: Reprobus, start the ship again on my signal, will you? MC, ready to shoot some sharks? Yes, I said plural.
MC: They did it again!? / I'm sorry for my little boy / Bonus pay time!
---
(A) Dagon: You can jump into my chest if you're scared.
(B) Dagon: What? Oh right, one of the Crafters calls you Mommy. Can I be your little boy too? ...kidding. Unless...? Well not now anyways.
(C) Dagon: Are you all that desperate for money? I can give you an allowance if you like.
---
Dagon: Here come the invaders! (spreads tentacles over the ship) Behold the true ruler of the sea!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Dagon (narrating): There's someone I want to meet more than anyone else sealed beneath the sunken city of R'lyeh, so I started studying other worlds when I came to Tokyo. I used the memories of my other self from a lost world to recreate an underwater city with the combined knowledge of otherworlders. But try as I might, the recreation was hollow. But it was still a step forward! But the road to achieving my dream is endless, and the journey continues.
Present
Dagon catches sharkbots with his tentacles and MC beats them with their sword!
MC: Last one!
Surprise! One more! Except Dagon catches that one just as it hits MC.
MC: Nice catch! / Whoa thanks / Wait shouldn't that have hurt?
(A) Dagon: And you did well. Reprobus saved you too.
(B) Dagon: I'm glad you're okay. Remember to thank Reprobus later.
(C) Dagon: Must be Reprobus's power.

Reprobus walks onto the deck having turned on autopilot.
Reprobus: You guys are okay. I mean I knew since I have the power to bring people aboard to safety.
MC: That your artifact? Your power? / It's the Reprobus Shield!
---
(C) Reprobus: It's not a literal shield but okay whatever.
---
Reprobus: So like I just said, my artifact's power is the safe delivery of whatever I carry. Or whoever I see as carrying. Dagon already knows, so he made me driver.
Dagon: ...I suppose that's enough for the quick and dirty version.
Reprobus: But I don't understand why you're happy things are destroyed. Like when the shark broke your wall.
Dagon: Well okay, as a pro teacher I'll tell you.
Reprobus: ???
Dagon: Progress comes from failures, not successes. This is a learning opportunity! I want to go past the knowns where not even a savior can reach. And I might need your power for that one day. Now let's go cage these sharks up.
Reprobus seems shaky as he goes back inside for some reason.

Later
Dagon calls ahead to get the cages ready, then the sharks get thrown in. MC goes over to the flooded entrance to Dagon's sunken city after.
Dagon: Oh, did you still business over here MC?
MC: I came to see you. I was worried about you. / Sucks about the flooding and stuff.
---
(AB) MC noticed Dagon walking off alone earlier while everyone relaxed.
(C) Dagon: Oh, did you like it that much?
---
Dagon: Everything breaks. We just need to remake it, and I'll remake this. Come again then.
MC: Looking forward to it / Maybe when this is all done / A date?
---
(C) Dagon: Sure, we can sink together.
---
Dagon: I guess I'll have to make some calls later. (puts hand around MC's waist) But for now, I'm keeping you to myself. Once this is over, we could...actually hold that thought. Can't go tripping death flags now, haha.
Dagon and MC walk down the beach. Gullinbursti watches.
Gullinbursti: I can't believe Reprobus had such skills and a power like that! I'm falling victim to character overlap! Now how do I fix that...? Hmm...

That night in Kamata
Hephaestus: This is that hammerhead piece Tvastar took off! Did the shark remake it from its records? Oh no, it's evolving! I have to finish the gear for Mommy quick!
Narration Zone
Solomon: God I wish I was Dagon along and together with you, Master! Oh, but the sharks are getting freakier! Next time on Marine Resort Crisis Episode 3 "Training! Flirting! And Refilling!" See you then!
End of Episode

Marine Resort Crisis Episode 2 Part 1 (Abridged)

Reprobus (narrating): I have Monstrous Strength, which meant I can carry anything and smash anything into little pieces. I used it to serve my father, who taught me about this great king, and that guy freaked me out so then I served a demon. And then I ended up a freelancer shuffling from job to job. THEN my demon master told me to smash everyone and everything I loved, but I found out about some church nobody could ever destroy. It was built for some dude who died for all the world's sins that nobody else could bear. He sounds awesome, so I quit working for a demon to look for this savior. My Monstrous Strength totally had to be meant for carrying him!

Present
It's the next day since last time, and Dagon's new lab thing is in the middle of preopening. Ryouta and Moritaka are outside getting ready to greet people.
Moritaka: Welcome. Too hot.
Ryouta: Maybe you should sit down inside?
Moritak: No! I am not hot or anything! ...but the forecast said today's the hottest day of the year.
Ryouta: Yeah, it really sucks. Shade doesn't help much. Lemme wipe off your sweat!
Moritaka: Oh thank you Ryo--
Totally Not Yoshito (further away): Moritaka Moritaka Moritaka weeeh our lost friendshiiiip
Moritaka: What's that sound? Ryouta, is something wrong?
Ryouta: I sense murder vibes?
The party comes by.
MC: Don't push yourself Moritaka, this heat is killer on furries. / Look, we brought water!
(AB) Reprobus: I brought water.
Ryouta: Thanks Reprobus! We drank what we had already!
(C) Ryouta: Thanks MC! We drank what we had already!

Moritaka: I'm alive again! Thank you, MC, Reprobus, and everyone else! It must be awful walking out in this heat.
Ryouta: Are you guys here because it's time to open up?
Behemoth: Yeah I'm surprised Dagon invited us for that.
Gullinbursti: I'm glad to be with my Master, wherever it is we're going!
Arslan: Well it's nice to go somewhere shady!
Reprobus: I need to learn the layout for work.
MC: Oh so that's why we're all here / Thanks for explaining Reprobus
(C) Reprobus: I'm smart, so you can rely on me more. Hehehe...wait stop staring at me.

Moritaka: Gullinbursti, Reprobus, how can you two not be sweating out here?
Reprobus: I'm used to it.
Gullinbursti: Well I can handle any summer heat!
MC: why so competitive / dying / wow Gullinbursti!
---
(C) Gullinbursti: O-oh, thank you Master.
---
Behemoth: Oh. Wait, why are your backs shining?
Ryouta: Oh my god your sweat evaporated into salt!? Don't just put up with it!
MC: Yeah! Hydrate yourselves! / Muscle salt? I can sell that for big bucks!
(AB) Reprobus and Gullinbursti: NO WE'RE NOT
Behemoth: riiiight
(C) Reprobus and Gullinbursti: !?
Reprobus and Gullinbursti: YOU CAN!?
Ryouta: Sorry, MC can be weird like that sometimes, please understand

Reprobus: Oops
Reprobus pops a goddamn CANTEEN into little pieces!
MC: HOLY CRAP / you okay? / whoa
---
(AC) Reprobus: yeah that happens a lot
(B) Reprobus: I'm okay, thanks. It happens a lot.
---
MC: That sucks
Reprobus: Yeah, but I'm after a forever job so it's not all bad.
MC: what
Ryouta: Hey it's almost time for Dagon's other guests to get here.
Moritaka: Let's keep it up!
The party waits with Ryouta and Moritaka.

Ryouta: ...I think that's them! Hey! (waves)
Moritaka: Welcome! We thank you for coming and--!?
Crowd of dying furries and a happy fairy!
MC: Oh my god get in! / hell / What kind of freak smiles at a time like this
Moritaka: Oh no! Please get inside with the shade!
Reprobus: Wait, I'll carry them in.
Gullinbursti: Me too!
Ryouta: I'll grab water!
Tomte: I wanna help too!
Ryouta: Do you think this is a sauna or something? Is that how you're okay!?
Arslan: ...well then. We should help too, Behemoth.
Behemoth: Yeah! Heat strokes are bad!

Later
The furries are better! Dagon is apologetic.
Dagon: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting in this terrible heat.
Jambavan: It's okay! Leib dumped the invite sent me out in his place to thank you for inviting us!
Goemon: I worked here and I can't believe I went down like that.
Tomte: It's okay! I don't care how stupid you look because it makes taking care of you all the more worth it!
Goemon: WEIRDO
Jambavan: You're rather...unique, even without needing to deal with fur in this heat, Tomte.
Tomte: Sweat is forever!
MC: Damn, Jambavan / Hey Goemon! / It's weird seeing you in summer, Tomte
(A) Jambavan: Oh my goodness MC, listen! We get a real invite from a Toyosu professor and Leib said he didn't want to leave his ACed lab so he made me go instead! Dagon even wrote that the facility would be perfect for furries in the summer!
(B) Goemon: Hey MC, I'm good! Oh wait I need to be more kabuki dramatic. Whatever, I'm here as Nakano Academy's representative! More inspiration!
(C) Tomte: Hi MC, been a while! Need someone to look after you? Ded sent me to represent Santa School.

Behemoth: Jambavan! I haven't seen you since that time I went to Ueno.
Jambavan: Hi Behemoth, how's your artifact?
Behemoth: Awesome! I can taste now!
Ryouta: Oh, you were talking about Jambavan back in class the other day?
Behemoth: Yep! Ueno has these peeps researching, uh, In Clothes Air Eels.
MC: What? Enclosed Areas? Was that Jambavan's specialty?
Jambavan: Yes, Transient Biology in Enclosed Areas. Basically, research on how Transient powers work in the app's enclosed areas.
Behemoth: Yeah he taught me how to control my artifact. Thanks Jambavan! I'd also thank Leib if he were here.
Jambavan: Want to visit our dorms then? We could eat together too!
Behemoth: Hooray!
Reprobus stares as MC greets everyone.

Dagon: Okay everyone, it's time to check out R'hyleh II by the diving area. Ryouta, Moritaka, take care of everyone.
Dagon walks ahead. Ryouta and Moritaka start leading everyone down a sea tunnel with reinforced glass windows.
Gullinbursti: Amazing. I've never been down this deep even in my home world.
Reprobus: Same. Dagon made something like all this?
Dagon: Heh, you haven't seen anything yet.
Mass Effect elevator time! Ninjas are doing a swim show outside!
MC: WHAT / oh right that's a thing / (omgyay!)
Arslan: Wow. So that's how you advertise the diving activities here?
Dagon: Yes, uh...Elias. It was Andvari's idea.
Arslan: Nobody from Aoyama is here, so we can stop pretending. Thanks though. But wow Andvari's business game is on point!
Tadatomo notices MC in the elevator in surprise. Kotaro swims up to the glass to wave at MC.
Gullinbursti: You know them, MC!?
Ryouta: MC knows like everyone.
Reprobus: (stares)
MC: I'm glad to have so many friends / not really / don't you have more friends?

Reprobus: MC, how do you manage to have so many servants and be so unqualified for kingship at the same time?
MC: What? They're friends, not servants.
Reprobus: But they all like and want to talk to y--WAIT is this what friends are???
Behemoth: what
Reprobus: I mean I know what friends are but they always break! I'm from Kitezh where even the emperor breaks! So I want a Master even I can't break, which means they can't be friends.
Dagon: Huh. I didn't know you were like that. You worked together well enough with your classmates.
Reprobus: Because that's what people want from me and I didn't feel like saying no.
Gullinbursti: (Tanngrisnir flashback!)
Gullinbursti: I reject your thinking! Good servants have good frenemies!|
Reprobus: Pffft. Work over friends because I have to carry lives on my back...do you think I'm sad, MC?
MC: Yes / No / So pro
(C) Surprised and happy Reprobus!

Gullinbursti: To Hel with your ideas! There are things even you can't break! Come at me bro!
MC: Stop / Ryouta, you're up / No Gullinbursti!
---
(B) Ryouta: I have opinions but I'll let Behemoth do it. He's good at making friends!
Behemoth: WHAT? I mean...I guess that's true? Especially with animals?
(C) Gullinbursti: But Mast--actually I'll stop I can't put it into words yet.
---
Behemoth: So uh, maybe things are different here in Tokyo, you know? Give it a try, bro!
Big smiles with Ryouta!
Reprobus: ...so you're saying experience is more important than formal learning?
Behemoth: what???
Dagon: How academic of you. But yes, that's what he means.
Reprobus: I'll do it then. I'm a pro, I can multitask if I'm ordered to. I'll stick pick work over friends though. You okay with that, you guys?
MC: Yep / You don't have to be THAT sure
Reprobus: ...I've said what I wanted to say.
Arslan: You have weird ideas.
Dagon: Let's just keep watching.

Later
The elevator arrives to what looks like a whole new world!
Dagon: Okay, I'll take over guiding from here. Ryouta, Moritaka, go check the visitors please.
Ryouta: Okay bye guys!
Moritaka: Enjoy!
Gullinbursti: This looks just like Aegir's palace!
Behemoth: Whoa!
Reprobus: ...wow.
Arslan: What is all this!?
Dagon: Haha, thank you all. Let's head further in.
MC: Pretty! / Where'd the idea come from? / Deja vu...
(A) Dagon: I'm glad you like it because I made R'lyeh II for you.
(B) Dagon: Oh, I just KNEW it already.
(C) Dagon: MC, stop gazing at the abyss.

Dagon plays tour guide.
Dagon: This is R'lyeh II, designed after a memory of a lost city. Tokyo summers are really hot and I understand how Therians feel, so I thought this undersea place would be a good idea. Andvari agreed when I went to talk to him about it.
Behemoth: You just casually built all this!?
Gullinbursti: How wealthy ARE you...?
Reprobus: (stares)
Dagon: Haha, flattery will get you...some fresh bread now that I think about it. I sell them in my gift shop, have some. Go on, explore.
Arslan: Okay! Adventure time!
Behemoth: Shopping! Reprobus, let's get that bread and then--
Reprobus: Friendship thing, got it. But first, I need a moment.

Reprobus throws himself at Dagon!
Reprobus: You must be my Master! Maybe! Your engineering skills! Your deepsea knowledge! Your beach date popularity at school!
Behemoth and Gullinburst: WHAT
MC: Does he even hear himself / Questionable standards / I know that feel
Dagon: !?
Dagon: Hmm, you want to sink into the abyss of knowledge? Well okay, if that's what you really want.
Creator/Deep Sea Ruler Dagon!

Dagon: Reprobus, why do you want a Master so much anyway?
Reprobus: (surprised)
Reprobus: Because that's my role.
Dagon: So you'd take any Master then?
Reprobus: No. I want to serve the best Master in every world.
Dagon: Huh. So it's because that's what you want, and not because you have to?
Reprobus: (stares)
Dagon: Why do you want a forever job anyway?
Reprobus: ...so I can always help Master.
Dagon: A Master you haven't met yet and don't even know if you're of any help yet? A Master whose wants you don't even know either? Is it that work is the only time you don't think about your anxieties? I know how it is.
Emotional damage! Random flashback!

MC: Reprobus? / Dagon, stop! / Criminal taking advantage!
Dagon shrugs.
Dagon: ...okay sorry for getting into your business like that, Reprobus. You're interesting though. Guess we'll see if I'm your Master soon?
Gullinbursti: (frowns)
Gullinbursti is getting uncomfortable flashbacks to his summoning and starting event. And now for a plot twist!
Rando: OH NO SHARK
End of Episode part

Live A Hero Special Episode: Third Anniversary Celebration (Abridged)

One day at Parallel Flight
Huckle, Ryekie, and Crowne are sitting on a couch.
Huckle: MC, why are we here?
MC: It's a surprise!
Crowne: I bet you've guessed what's up unlike Ryekie by now.
Ryekie: Not a clue here!
MC: We're good, guys! Akashi?
Akashi: Screen's up! Sui?
Sui: Ready here. Mokdai.
Mokdai: Thanks guys! Roll the video!

From Neo-Axis
Cerastium: Hello, how have you all been doing since we last met?
Rexer: MC asked us to get together for a video message.
Shaft: And MC got us into our variant suits while they were at it.
Toshu: Wouldn't visiting in person or writing be better for this?
Rexer: Aww, don't be like that. I'm glad we're all together again! I've gotten better, so call me if you need me!
Shaft: Yeah my job means I might see Parallel Flight more often. Thanks for always calling on me!
Toshu: Let's all do our best together. Also don't forget your summer homework, Tamamura.
Rexer: Mokdai, thanks for your comment on my stream the other day!
Cerastium: Justice, I'll show you my own path next time!
Team Virtual Fest waves before the video cuts out.
Parallel Flight
Ryekie: Wow, Ceras is doing great! Can't wait to meet everyone again!

Next video feed from Somewhere
Sensettia: Hey MC, Crowne! How're you guys? I'm still alright!
Viscunam: Are you watching, MC? The girlie seems strangely excited to see you.
Sensettia: SHUT UP you're like that too when you're inventing!
Viscunam: Ha, what else do you expect!? My image recorder will make me famous if it works out! What do you think of it, MC? It--
static
Sensettia: Viscunam the projector is on fire!
Viscunam: Oh, output limits. Okay, time to make it quick girlie!
Sensettia: Stop being so calm! I guess that's it for us here, see you next time!
Viscunam: I'll show you even better inventions when we meet again!
click
Crowne: Welp, good to see them doing alright. Is that ship Viscunam's invention too? Are they gonna be okay...?

Procy's bar
Anna: Haiiii, we're calling in from Pro-Pro's bar!
Procy: Why are you going first? Oh whatever. We're together because MC asked us to put a message together for you guys.
Gomeisa: Yay, cheering messages so fun!
Anna: Inorite!? I perk up too when I'm cheering people on!
Phein: You people are strangely into this. Hmm. Cheering isn't really my forte... well how about I send candy to MC's agency later, Procyon?
Procy: ...that sounds like you alright. Anyways, keep supporting your kouhais, Huckle and Ryekie!
Phein: Right. Ahem, call me if you need a mercenary to protect you.
Anna: Phinny, like chillax! Gomei-mei, ready to do our dance?
Gomeisa: Okay!
Anna and Gomeisa dance. Procy and Phein smile as they watch.
click
Ryekie: Oh my god Huckle, Procy SMILED! That's kind of awesome!
Huckle: Right, he seems kinder than before.

Suhail's ship
Suhail: S'up losers, you got a lot of people now I see! Here's a special cheer from me to you guys: take ALL the things you're after!
Purple: Oh my god Boss you're so cool!
Suhail: I am, aren't I? And I can't believe you actually asked me to make a video message, so I just had to do it! Keep at it and maybe we'll face off, it'll be great! *(fist pumps towards the camera)*
click
Huckle: MC, that seemed more like a challenge than a show of support.
Ryekie: It's cool! They can bring it!

Shinraku
Kouki: Hey Parallel Flight, thanks for everything you've done!
Sirius: bark bark!
Gammei: Making a video in virtual space feels WEIRD.
Kouki: What'd you expect? It's hard enough as it is to do this with my schedule!
Tsuneaki: Yeah, being that famous is hard.
Gammei: ...I guess.
Tsuneaki: Thanks for calling me, MC. And to everyone else I'm Tsuneaki Toshuku, nice to meet you!
Gammei: How do you manage to make an introduction sound so sus?
Tsuneaki: RUDE
Kouki: Hey wait you're wasting call time and I still have to talk!
Sirius: Bark!
Gammei: Whoops, gotta go. Here's to working with you in the future.
Team Shinraku bows and waves. Click.
Ryekie: I'm glad Kouki and Gammei are doing okay!
Crowne: Tsuneaki seems interesting. His talismans aren't mechanical, are they?

Sui brings out Phein's candy. Akashi brings out coffee.
Some café, maybe
Esperdica: Hello, did my coffee blend make it?
Raizi: Perdy worked hard on it, so it should be good.
Tabit: Beep boop, this unit and friends have rebuilt the Stella Campanella. Guild Eagle Eyes contract established. Will work hard!
Raizi: Uh, you can chill.
Esperdica: Actually we got Yoshiori to taste test too.
Yoshiori: Do I have to do this? This is WEIRD. Fine, but I'm not repeating myself! MC, thanks for listening to me back then. Tell me if you need anything. But only because the bodyguard/client relationship needs trust!
Esperdica: Come visit my café sometimes!
Raizi: Damn you don't miss a beat. But I'll be there too.
Tabit: Meeting with MC's friends requested. Repayment of services will be rendered!
Raizi and Esperdica are chill. Tabit waves really hard. Yoshiori looks embarrassed. Click.
Crowne: Welp, guess I should go to Esperdica's café sometime.
Ryekie: Let's all go soon then!
Huckle: Thanks Akashi, Sui. Looks like you two practiced making coffee.
Akashi and Sui blush.

Space Rome
Alphecca: Akashi, Huckle! We just destroyed a fiend nest at Aques the other day!
Obsidius: It was kinda tricky but MC's operating was great!
Rakta: And MC asked us to make a video message for you all.
Alphecca: Camaraderie is so delightful!
Rakta: Take care of your health! And don't overeat!
Quick aside
Mokdai: (looks away)
Huckle: (looks away)
Sui: (sighs)
Space Rome
Obsidius: Call me if you need any walls pounded down!
Theoreol: earth seems interesting. call me if you need an alchemist. i will be sure to come within a century if needed!
Obsidius: You could hurry up with that, you know.
Alphecca: But anyways, thank you all for everything! I swear to come running if ever needed!
Team Space Rome waves, splashing water. Click.

Akashi: Now that I think about it, a space king making a video message is weird.
Huckle: There are new things to see even at my age.
Mokdai: Welp, that was everything!
Huckle: Yes, thank you. It must have been hard getting so many people together.
Akashi: Yeah. Damn MC, do you know like literally everyone?
Sui: It's amazing considering how you haven't been at this that long.
Crowne: It's cool! Operators fight with the power of social networking!
Huckle: I guess, but didn't the video include villains...?
Ryekie: Whatever! That's just how much attention we have!
Huckle: No, that's kind of a big deal though? But it's true MC brought us a lot more work.
Crowne: Yep, especially compared to when Ryekie was handling the business.
Huckle: I'm glad to see you've all worked so hard to reach so far. And I suppose it's MC's nature to draw people to them.
Everyone looks at MC.

Sui: I want to thank you and President Huckle too. I wouldn't be working here helping people otherwise...this feels awkward.
Mokdai: Yeah MC, I stepped up because of you. Thanks for saying I'm cool!
Akashi: You've grown as an operator. It's great fighting with you. I'll get stronger so I can better protect you...stop smiling like that!
MC: Thanks guys! Here's to the future!
Huckle: Akashi, don't forget about your school work.
Akashi: Oof, balancing hero work and school work is my biggest issue...
Everyone laughs.
Ryekie: Let's eat, guys!
Huckle: But first, a speech. Ryekie, you do it.
Crowne: Right, you always make Huckle do it every other time.
Ryekie: OOF. But I must then, because I'm a hero! (ahem)
Ryekie: It feels like forever ago since you all joined us, but Huckle and I are happy to see how you've all grown! Let's make it to Year 4!
The Gang: YEAH
End of Episode

Marine Resort Crisis Episode 1 Part 2 (Abridged)

Shark: REEEE
The party is trying to catch the sharks! Except they're huge and heavy so that's not going too well.
Arslan: Whoa, I don't think I was this feisty when I was younger.
MC: lies / You're pretty feisty NOW / (ignore)
Arslan: Time to get rough!
Arslan coats himself in oil and charges! The shark's attacks slide off!
Arslan: Turkish oil wrestling, go!
Arslan grabs the shark by the tail and starts swinging it around!
MC: Giant Swing! / how is he doing that while oily / I don't think this is a thing in Turkish oil wrestling
Arslan: Super Mario 64 Bowser Throw!
Arslan throws the shark into the cliffs! The shark stops moving!

Arslan: Hit them on the nose! Follow me, boys!
Juugo, Heracles, and Shiva: YEEEAH
The party and Kudan students surround the sharks!
MC: (help Reprobus) / (help Gullinbursti) / (help Behemoth)
(A) Reprobus: Dagon tells me you're used to this. Stay with me! I can't let an amateur get into danger!
Reprobus activates his artifact! Nothing seems to happen, but he charges in anyway.
(B) Gullinbursti: Oh, Master! Ride me!
Gullinbursti: ...why are you running!?
(C) Behemoth activates his artifact and sucks up water!
Behemoth: Okay, sharks can't push me back now! Let's go shark hunting!

The party split work with the Kudan students to catch the sharks. Kengo and Touji come back when all's done.
Reprobus: Don't get close, the sharks can still be dangerou--who?
Hephaestus and Talos come over.
Talos: Shark bots discovered, partial match with designated search target.
Hephaestus: w-wait what? Investigate closer... huh? A-AH!
MC: Hephaestus and Talos? It doesn't look like they came to play. / My boys!
Hephaestus is shocked when MC waves!
Hephaestus: Mommy!? But Shinjuku's seaside school event is supposed to be later!
Hephaestus thinks. Then he runs over and grabs MC's leg crying and screaming.
Hephaestus: MOMMY I'VE BEEN A BAD BOY SPANK MEEEEE
Scandalized crowd of witnesses!
MC: Hephaestus what / OMG WE ARE IN PUBLIC / Okay!
---
(A) Talos: No wait, I'm supposed to be Hephaestus! I'm sorry about my Creator. I mean, Friend.
(B) Juugo: MC, what are you two!?
Heracles: Calm down, there must be an explanation.
(C) Kengo: Don't play along, god!
Talos: I'm so sorry, my Creator--I mean, I, Hephaestus, think my friend here really wants to be scolded.
---
Shiva: WHOOOORE! And such indecency in front of so many people! HNNNGH (flops out of jealousy and shame)
Wrestler A: OMG the strongest dude at school actually passed out!
Wrestler B: What did they doooo!?
Wrestler C: Uh, why does Shiva-senpai look so at peace?
Mobs gog, someone else says they want to be spanked too, and Touji disapproves at the voice. So much for peace and calm.

Later
The party head back to the swimming area while Kengo and Touji go back to helping the Kudan students. Hephaestus brought special cages for the sharks, which everyone is carrying as they go to Andvari's office.
Andvari: Wait are those the sharks causing this mess!?
Reprobus: Apparently. Everything went okay, aside from one person passing out.
MC: That was easier than I thought / Yes, seaside school! / There was more than one of them
Hephaestus: W-wait, this isn't over yet!
Talos: Yes, there's supposed to be only one shark with a special marking.
Behemoth: You mean that white stuff on the fin? But all of these ones do!
Gullinbursti: There's suddenly more of them now?
Hephaestus: I-I'll explain. A-also, sorry Andvari.

One explanation later
MC: Oh, that sucks. Well at least things didn't get worse. Also we need to punish Tvastar later.
Andvari: Ohh, so that's why you said there's only supposed to be the one shark. Is it just a coincidental resemblance?
Hephaestus: N-no, the marking is supposed to say Kamata.
MC: So what's going on?
Hephaestus: These robots are made of materials approaching the limit of organic mats, s-so if there's any damage they can make more of themselves.
MC: What has science done!?
Hephaestus: Dammit, this happened because Tvastar and I made the specs too OP!
Reprobus: Okay, so what you're saying is that there might be more.
Gullinbursti: Our job remains unchanged then!
Behemoth: You're so cool Gullinbursti! ...but how many sharks are there? What if they're spawning like infinitely or something?
Arslan: He's right...any way to wipe them all out at once?

Hephaestus: T-the original shark bot we made has a control system built into it. If you send a stop order through that, it should stop all the new sharks too. M-Mommy, I'm going back to Kamata to make anti-shark tools. I-I'll try to get it done ASAP, so meanwhile can you deal with them with the shark cages?
Arslan: Ooh, what's it like in them?
Hephaestus: D-don't get into them! Watch!
Hephaestus pushes a button on the cage that fries the shark bot with electricity!
Behemoth: Oh no you just burned the fish!
Arslan: OH GOD WHAT
Hephaestus: It takes apart the organic bots and takes the dark matter they have out. Also dammit, they had some put in too? The disassembly program only works on stuff I made, but there's still the electricity thing to watch out for!
MC: This'll be useful! / Okay, shark goes in, we good. Got it. / Okay, so now we just have to find the sharks...

Hephaestus: S-sorry to leave you in danger, Mommy...
Andvari: It'll be cool, I hired tons of security to help here so get on with your tinkering!
Hephaestus leaves with Talos.
Arslan: Okay, so no going into the water today.
Andvari: Yeah, safety first now that we had a real shark attack. We still have that new facility to open up, but it'll work out I guess. Good job guys, you caught a huge shark!
MC: We all did it! Thanks to Arslan! ...oops / Let's talk about special bonus pay
(C) Andvari: You'll get one, no worries! Also I refunded the Kudan students a little for their help! I can make it all back later after we solve this thing.

Behemoth: Everyone was awesome! I helped, but we cleaned up quick after we figured out their weakness!
Gullinbursti: Yes, Arslan showed us how to win against the sharks!
Arslan: Yep, this Arslan fellow must be real good to show me, Elias, how to fight! He never fought sharks before, but he's got so much experience through all his adventures! Probably!
Reprobus: (stares at Arslan) That bravery, that strength and judgment, that Charisma... (throws himself at Arslan's feet)
Arslan: wait WHAT
Reprobus: Elias! LORD Elias! Please ride me!
MC: what / why / I wanna ride you too!
(C) Gullinbursti: B-but Master, you have me!

Arslan: (stares)
Behemoth: Is there something on your back or whatever?
Reprobus: My role is...to carry the greatest master and carry them forth. So if someone gets on my back, I can tell if they're the master I'm looking for. Maybe.
Behemoth: ...so, it's just Instinct?
Reprobus is still kneeling there.
Reprobus: My master MUST be Elias.
Arslan: wait what we literally just met today
Reprobus: You still might be! Let me serve you for a day! Half a day! Even an hour! You'll see how comfy my back is!
MC: such escalation / this is kinda funny / you don't have to force yourself, Reprobus

Gullinbursti: I REALLY know how Reprobus feels in wanting his Master to acknowledge him, but...
Arslan: Calm down, Reprobus! Okay, yes, I used to be called a king and savior.
Reprobus: Then...!
Arslan: I bet you could tell by my posture that I had a lot of servants before, but now I don't. I retired from that.
Reprobus: Oh...so it's not you?
Reprobus looks depressed.
Arslan: You got good eyes though if you saw my greatness, ha ha! I bet you'll find your Master soon. Right, cub?
Reprobus: ...huh. MC?
Reprobus gets in MC's face and sniffs.
Reprobus: Weird...I can't get a handle on you. You smell like a native and someone from my home world. Am I imagining it...?
MC: How about I help you look for your Master? / What if I became your Master? / (chin scritch)
(AB) Reprobus doesn't seem totally against the idea.
(C) Reprobus: !? No wait stop! I shouldn't be doing this with anyone not my Master! Bark!
Investigation inconclusive.

Reprobus: Hmm. It seems you can't save this world already here and you don't have the qualifications for a good king, but...hmm? ...you're intersting. I don't think of you as master, but I'm still interested in you. Since a teacher recommended it, we can do a temp contract.
MC: Okay, just for this event. / Let's start as friends
---
(AB) Arslan: Okay wow, you got on board fast!
Reprobus: I didn't! I'm just a nice servant who doesn't just refuse any requests.
(C) Reprobus: Friends? I don't get it. But we're contracting so it's okay.
---
MC and Reprobus shake hands. Contract established!
Behemoth: I'll help you look too! But first, shark problem solving!
Anvari: He's right! My business depends on it!
Gullinbursti: W-wait, this may be temporary but...MC became Reprobus's Master!? Rivalry and character overlap! I need differentiation!
Narration Zone
Solomon: Huh. Is this where the rollercoaster drama starts? Also waaah, I'M your best servant! Next time on Marine Resort Crisis Episode 2! "Their! Heads! Are Evolving!" See you then!
End of Episode

Marine Resort Crisis Episode 1 Part 1 (Abridged)

Arslan: Hey, guys I think I've seen before!
MC: Arslan? Huh. Bumming around again?
Arslan: Ha ha, oh you, cub. How are you, Shinjuku folks?
Ryouta: Wow, fancy meeting you here, Arslan!
Moritaka: Did Andvari hire you too?
Arslan: What? No, I'm here for personal business.
Shirou: Huh. Is it about the shark att--
Arslan: YES! The shark must be captured, for world peace!
Kengo: Cool, shark fight buddy!
Touji: Andvari hired us to help with security and capturing the shark.
Arslan: Ahh, the spirit of adventure. Man I wish the Daikanyama people would be more like y--
Gullinbursti: What? What's your relationship to my Master?
Arslan: Wow, another tough cub huh? Reminds me of old times.
MC: Oh right, you never met Gullinbursti before. (introduce the two)

MC also introduces Arslan to Behemoth. He already knows Ziz.
Ziz: Hello Arslan. I'm here to guide MC and everyone, though this isn't a school thing.
Behemoth: You know him?
Ziz: That's Arslan, one of Daikanyama's leaders.
Behemoth: Oh! So is Daikanyama here for the seaside school thingy too?
Arslan: We WERE, but everyone else wanted to cancel so I came here by myself.
MC: Soooo, you snuck out again? / Calling Maria!
---
(C) Arslan: NO WAIT STOP
---
Arslan: No, I didn't sneak out or anything! I am totally here on a mission to handle things while everyone else focuses on safety!
Ziz, Behemoth, and Gullibursti: WHAT
MC: Wow! / And do they know that? / Sus
(A) Shirou: ...I'm not going to question if the others at Daikanyama know.
Arslan: You're just like Zabaniya and Dark Angel!
(B) Arslan: Y-y-yup! Uh, Zen Buddhism Transmission!
Kengo: what
Moritaka: A tacit unspoken understanding. But then--
Touji: That means you told no one?
Arslan: Hey, the understanding part is important too!
(C) Ryouta: ...it oughta be fine! Arslan skips out on adventures alone all the time and gives Maria and everyone a heart attack, but it's all cool because he's doing it for the school.
Arslan: OOF! An understand as vast as the Holy Grail!

Gullinbursti: Um, I guess we have the same goals then?
Ziz: True. We have our own circumstances, but I understand how Arslan feels. I want to keep everyone safe and do something about this incident!
Behemoth: Welp, Ziz has gone into Mommy Mode.
MC: There she goes... / Sorry for everything / I'm surprised you okayed us going to deal with the shark
Ziz: It's okay, I think this is a great idea! And actually I think you should be more of a troublemaker to me! It reminds me of old times...!
Arslan: Okay wow you're passionate about this.
Ziz: A shark is a Beast of the Sea, so if Behemoth and I are here, it shouldn't be too bad.
Kengo: what
Arslan: Hmm. Maybe I should join you guys on your job. That way I can have a cover story an easier time solving this problem.

Hey look, Andvari.
Andvari: Hey MC and friends, welcome to my resort!
MC: Hi, we brought an extra...wait, who's that?
Andvari: All in due time! First, the specialist from Toyosu Dagon! He's built a new attraction facility here and is my business partner.
Dagon: Hello to everyone I haven't met before, and hello again to the people I have.
MC: Long time no see! / You built a new place!? / wow you're actually outside
(B) Dagon: We're still opening it up, but it's a spot out of the sun for everyone. I'll show you around tomorrow. Anyways...
(C) Dagon: Tokyo is so hot and I'm still not used to it. I'd never have left my lab if Andvari didn't ask me to build something in the sea. Anyways...

Dagon: Fate must have brought us here together, MC. Like Andvari has said, we'll need as many hands as we can for the new building.
MC: A sea lab! Shark movie classic! Except hopefully it won't turn out that way.
Andvari: And this here is Reprobus, Toyosu Marine Safety department student! He's a pro!
Reprobus: (stares)
Andvari: ...what?
MC: ...something wrong? / He's not a teacher!? / desperation vibes
Reprobus: I'm Reprobus. Are any of you pro saviors?
MC: what
Reprobus: ...never mind. Anyways, I'll keep you all safe. Ask me for help whenever.
MC: (introduce yourself) / You're kinda awkward to approach / CAN I TOUCH YOUR PECS
(B) Reprobus: I'm okay now, because I currently have a job.
Kengo: MC, I don't think we're talking about the same things as this dude.
(C) Reprobus: You have a good eye to see how well I've trained to carry my master.
Touji: He wasn't bothered by that at all!?
Shirou: U-uh, Reprobus, you can just say no. It's okay.

Reprobus: It's time to show my safekeeping skills. My friends are taking shifts to watch the sea tomorrow while you guys and I will patrol the resort and beach...SO I CAN GET A FOREVER JOB!
Moritaka: W-what?
Reprobus: I can't stay at school anymore, I need to find a job. Everyone else has already found something except me since I haven't found my one true master yet.
Andvari: ...uh, he's just like that but he's good at his thing!
Reprobus: Right, I'm top of the class, and I guarantee I can do anything involving safety in places with water.
MC: Cool. Dagon and Andvari chose you, so it should be fine.
Reprobus: (stares) ...looking forward to working with you.

Andvari: Okay, time to split up the jobs! Kengo, Touji, take the beach sports area. It's a bit far and higher than the beach, but it should also have a good view of things. Pay attention to the whole beach while you work wiht customers.
Kengo: Cool!
Touji: Having a good viewpoint is welcome.
Kengo: Later partner!
Andvari: Next is the swim area's beach house. Ziz, Shirou, you two go there. You can handle the paperwork for since I haven't been able to get to them this incident!
Shirou: Inventory control and data entry? I see, that does fall to the backburners when something happens.
Ziz: Oh, I can help with that!
Shirou: MC, stop by if you come around. See you later.

Andvari: Now the new areas! Moritaka, Ryouta, you guys are on the diving area. We need more people and publicity there!
Moritaka: That's where Tadatomo is working! I must focus...
Ryouta: I can't wait to see what we'll have for the staff lunch!
Dagon: I'll show you two to the new location.
Ryouta: Okay! Good luck, MC!
Andvari: And for the rest of you...I want you guys to patrol the resort together, see if anything comes up. If the shark shows up, you guys handle it first.
Behemoth: I have to fight the Beast of the Sea!? PTSD flashback!
Gullinbursti: It's okay, my Master and I are here too.
Reprobus: I'll show you guys my skills.
Behemoth: O-oh, thanks. I wanna enjoy the seaside school too, and--
Behemoth looks MC in the eyes and shuts up.
MC: Let's do our best / What's wrong? / ...?
(A) Behemoth: Y-yeah!
(C) Behemoth: N-nothing!

Arlsan: Hey, I can help with the cubs, right? Right?
Andvari: Arslan? Didn't Daikanyama cancel their--
Arslan: Arslan? Who is that? I'm Elias, a totally random stray!
MC: Yep / Wait wh--(mouth glomped) / You suck at this!
---
(B) Arslan: Dunno who Arslan is, but he sounds handsome!
(C) Arslan: (Please play along, I'm trying to keep this as down low as I can!)
---
Arslan: I've done sea monster hunting before!
Andvari: ...okay whatever, as long as you're helping. Work hard, Alias or Elias or whatever!
Arslan: Yep!
Andvari walks off, and the party starts heading off.

Gullinbusti: So, where do we even start with this?
Reprobus: The beach sports area. Kudan Martial Arts Academy should be there today. There aren't many people out swimming because of the shark attack, so we should go where there's people.
Behemoth: Wow, you sound just like a resort staff member!
Reprobus: Heh, I've already memorized where guests will go.
He's trying to play it cool, but it's not working. He's clearly happy to be seen as good and is gearing up to show himself off even more.
Reprobus: I'll find my one true master soon! Let's go you guys! AAAAAHHHH
Behemoth: wait why'd he start running!?
MC: Wait! ...damn he's that far already / weren't we supposed to go together!?
Gullinbursti: I will not be outsped! RAAAAAAHH
Arslan: WHAT
MC: Oh no, death flags everywhere! ...and I already can't see him anymore!
Arslan: Yep, that was fast.
MC: Don't forget your Master, Gullinbursti... / Don't be like them, Arslan / Let's just take it slow, Behemoth
---
(A) Arslan: Well his passion is commendable, haha!
(B) Arslan: You could tell what I was thinking? Haha!
(C) Behemoth: Yeah, I'll never catch up even at full speed.
---
Arslan: Let's go! Good thing we decided where we're all going already.

Later
The party regroups. Reprobus and Gullinbursti look suitably awkward.
Reprobus: Sorry, I'm bad at teamwork. I didn't realize I left you guys behind until after.
Gullinbursti: Sorry friend and Master. I can't believe I forgot I was your mount and left you...
MC: It was fun watching you guys / you stupid jocks
Behemoth: Wow you guys are fast!
Arslan: Impressive running forms!
Behemoth: Sorry to keep you guys waiting, let's get back to it.
Gullinbursti: R-right...let's go talk to Kengo and Touji then.
Reprobus: Okay so, this place is...
Reprobus explains the area. No staff is around.
MC: No visitors either. Where'd Kengo and Touji go? Did a shark show up?
Behemoth: What, all the way here!? Wait, didn't I see a movie with a flying shark earlier?
Gullinbursti: No, I see no signs of attack or blood.
Reprobus notices something.
Reprobus: ...I hear something. Past those rocks.
Arslan: Maybe everyone went over there for some reason. Let's go.

The party walks over to a slightly lower elevation area with high rock walls surrounding the place. A bunch of martial arts students are practicing. Also Shiva is standing under a waterfall.
MC: Juugo and Heracles! / Kengo, Touji, what are you guys doing!? / Business as usual for Shiva
(A) Heracles: What a coincidence meeting you here, MC! You here training too?
Juugo: Probably not. Most other schools do seaside school events when they come here. MC, long time no see. Mizuchi's throwing a fit at you being here. We at Kudan come here for summer training.
(B) Kengo: Hey partner, let's fight!
Touji: Oh no, I got caught up in helping guests train after being asked to! Apparently this is what they do at Kudan during the summer.
(C) Shiva (offscreen): I hear the beautiful INSIPID voice of a thot approaching! (jumps)
Shiva: MC! You will not corrupt me, you temptation you!
Arslan: Oh, he's one of THOSE kinds of people. You can be happy that MC's here, it's okay. Ahh, to be young that you get distracted with your object of affection comes by! I too followed someone I fell in love with to another country!
Shiva: I demand to know how many milliseconds ago I said I was in love with MC! S-such thoughts are unnecessary at Kudan's summer training period!

MC: Training, all the way at the beach!? / I guess that makes sense for a martial arts school / damn
Behemoth: Whoa, there's all kinds in Tokyo, huh? I can't believe you guys still came after the shark attack!
Juugo: We have even scarier guys at school.
MC: Right, Yamatano Orochi's Seal / Hindu Space Destruction Beam / Monster Slaying Hero
Juugo: Temujin's the only one out because he was barfing blood again.
Heracles: The road to self improvement waits for no one. Our school actually thinks having a shark appear could be an opportunity.
Reprobus: (steps forward) The water's more dangerous than you think. I can't let you guys (re: amateurs) put yourselves in danger out of stupidity.
Shiva steps foward. So does the rest of Kudan. So many buff guys.
MC: Yeah you guys do look strong but-- / Reprobus, try putting it more polite-- / (watch)
(AB) Reprobus cuts MC off.

Reprobus: I know you guys are strong, but safety is a different story.
Arslan: Yeah, our job is to make sure you guys can use the resort with no problems!
Shiva: I accept that we are outranked by you. We can train elsewhere, but--Kengo and Touji was it? Those two will come with us to train.
Kengo: I'm down with that!
Touji: Is that part of our job? Well okay then.
Behemoth: Oh god, I thought there was gonna be a fight! Good thing it there wasn't.
Gullinbursti: Kengo and Touji are good fighters, so they'll be helpful!
MC: Thanks guys! / Wow that actually worked out / Did Andvari see this coming?
The Kudan students are packing up.
Reprobus: Okay, we should head over to the next--
Something pops out of the water!
Sharks: REEEEE
Mobs: WHAT
Kengo: Really!? ...wait, they stopped moving after they jumped onto land.
Touji: Well they are ocean animals.
Arslan: They're stupid? Well let's catch them now while--
Shark: REEEEE
Arslan: WHOA
MC: OH NO

Reprobus: Kengo, Touji, take the guests to safety!
Juugo: We'll be fine, but could you take the lower level students out?
Heracle: We should help keep you guys safe. Right Shiva?
Shiva: W-what!? I'm not concerned about MC at all! T-this is just training, fool!
Reprobus: Wait you guys! Urgh... okay fine, I'm a pro and all.
The party squares up.
Gullinbursti: Please step back Master. I will protect you!
Behemoth: I wanna eat the sharks!
Arslan: Don't let your guard down. But this feels so exciting!
MC: Let's do this! / is this really happening / Don't damage the fins!
Reprobus: Forever job, here I come!
BATTLE START

Marine Resort Crisis Prologue Part 2 (Abridged)

Hephaestus: WHAT THE HELL MAN
Hephaestus's workshop. There's a robot shark down there he was working on that's now modded to all hell.
Tvastar: Welcome back Hephaestus! Wow that's weird of me to say.
Hephaestus: W-what have you done!? I just asked you to finish this, not reinvent the thing!
Tvastar: Uh, I finished it up? I just added something to keep it from wearing out as fast one sec and then here I was with it.
Shark and Pompadour Shark!
Tvastar: Look! This one's a hammerhead now! It's got a jet engine! And that's not all I--
Hephaestus: W-wait, wait! Okay I can't fault you for the finishing up, but this is still overkill for a help bot! UGH I should have just done it all myself...this isn't just creative differences, this is a total left field creation!
Tvastar: Uh, isn't that a good thing?

Hephaestus: Haven't you ever heard of too much of a good thing? Fine, I'll start from the beginning again! This is SUPPOSED to be an automatic daily life supporter assistant shark bot! I made it fish shaped so it could move freely like Otohime can when I grabbed her memories from dark matter.
Tvastar: Oh yeah, you wanted to make it as a present for MC, right?
Hephaestus: R-right, since Mommy's busy with school and guild work. And then you talked me into making it even better with a new model, me programming and you building.
Tvastar: Yep, and now the shark bot can think like people. For better supporting! We really made an awesome collab product.
Hephaestus: And for SOME REASON you added more armor and jet engines! I can't give Mommy something this dangerous! We're going back to this blueprint, so start taking out all those add-ons!
Tvastar: Nooo, at least leave the bio jet!
Talos: It is possible that MC may be overwhelmed if there are too many functions to start with. Perhaps you could add on new parts after it is given to MC and they ask for it?
Tvastar: Oh! That'd be nice
Hephaestus: REEEE you gave the perfect suggestion without backing either side and even thought of Mommy!
Tvastar: Wait maybe I should modify MC inste--
Hephaestus: NO! Let's strip the bot back down already!

Later
After taking out the mods, Hephaestus, Talos, and Tvastar head to the Kamata school gate.
Hephaestus: ...phew. Was that everything, Tvastar?
Tvastar: Yeah. It's all simple now, but this is fine too.
Hephaestus: G-good. Then it's time for a trial run!
Shark Bot: Beep boop, owner data not found. Running test mode, defaulting owner to Hephaestus, bzzt. Hi, how can I help you today?
Tvastar: Okay, it's working out okay! Hovering's fine too.
Boy A: Big shark!
Boy B: Wow!
Girl C: Eek! A shark? On land?
Girl D: Must be a test. They make bots and rockets here. Also I think I saw a shark movie based on a real story the other day...
Wolf E: Oh my god is it gonna attack?
Guy F: Didn't I see a movie of a winged shark before?

People walking by are talking about the shark now.
Hephaestus: O-okay, so far so good. Better start with a simple order. Get my wrench from the tool box in the practice area.
Shark Bot: Understood. Beep boop, Kamata Technical College map downloaded. Bzzzt MoVING ouT tO--
Tvastar: Uh, something seems wrong.
Hephaestus: Maybe I need to check the radio?
Shark Bot: beeeeep
Shark Bot: REEEEE
Hephaestus, Talos, and Tvastar: OH NO
The shark bot jets off!
Hephaestus: Tvastar, didn't you take all of the jet out!?
Tvastar: I did! It'd be even faster if I didn't! Anyways we gotta catch it!
Hephaestus: R-right! Talos, after it!
The shark is already far enough that they're losing sight of it. Not even Talos can catch up.
Talos: Preparing capture net. Target entering range in...
Shark Bot: REEEEE
The shark bot jumps into a river!
Tvastar: What!? But why though!?
Hephaestus: My eye artifact can't scan it since I can't see it! But we still have to catch it! Talos, go downstream. We'll go upstream!
Talos: Understood.

Later
Spoiler alert: they didn't find it. Hephaestus looked over the blueprints and programming to try to figure out why the bot bugged out, but...
Amatsumara (offscreen): Breakfast, you guys!
Kurogane (offscreen): I made it today! Hurry before it gets cold!
No luck there!
Tvastar: Damn, pulling several all nighters sucks. Praise the stamina drinks!
Hephaestus: I just wanted to help Mommy...
Takemaru: So why y'all stayed in your workshop all day?
Hephaestus: N-nothing. I do that all the time.
Tvastar: I'm collabing with Hephaestus! And I just sorta maybe got a little too into things and--
News: Shark attack in Tokyo beach yesterday!
Hephaestus and Tvastar: PFFFFT

Kurogane: Oh my god, don't do that you guys! ...is my cooking really that bad?
Hephaestus: S-sorry, I was just surprised by the news.
Tvastar: Same. My bad, I know you worked hard on this.
News: Somehow there are like no eyewitnesses to this attack so we know, like, nothing.
Tvastar: (Hey, is this done by the shark bot we made?)
Hephaestus: (B-but it's not supposed to hurt people because of the programming...)
News: Oh wait, we heard that the shark has, like, white letters on its fin?
Dramatic flashback close up of KAMATA printed on the shark bot!

Present
Amatsumara: You guys are being weird.
Tvastar: N-n-no, we are being totally cool! Oh hey I left a lizard engine boiling in my workshop gotta go kthanksbye
Hephaestus: M-me too, I left tumbler running and I have to check that. Talos, clean up!
Talos: Yes, Creator.
Amatsumara: Hey, don't you dump the clean up work on--oh he's gone already.
Later
Hephaestus: O-oh no, this is really bad now!
Tvastar: Wow the shark really swam down the river to Tokyo Bay... Hey Hephaestus, can you go after it? I'll track down the people it attacked and apologize to them. It's apparently not so bad, so I can just throw Somas at them to recover all their HP and SP!
Hephaestus: A-alright. We have to fix this before the seaside school event Mommy was looking forward to gets cancelled!

Shinjuku
The Gang: We're gonna work at AndvaResort!?
MC: Yeah, let's make some money! We're always having budget problems, so...is AndvaResort even open?
Shirou: Yes, but...the attack happened literally yesterday. Is the government okay with keeping the beach open?
Andvari: You think fast! Yeah, things can't open like this, so at the very least we need to keep the beach area safe. Which is why I'm hiring a marine security expert!
Touji: ...so why do you need us again?
Andvari: Well I need more people if I'm gonna have the whole beach guarded. I'm also shorthanded at the beach house because of the attack, so I figured I'd hire you guys to handle those things! Oh, and bonus if you manage to catch the shark fr fr.
Kengo: Shark fight!
Gullinbursti: I agree to this plan!
Ryouta: Maybe I should sit out since I'm not buff or--
Andvari: Oh right, I'll treat you to lunch on the job!
Ryouta: I'M IN! Oh, can I ask Behemoth to join us? He's part of our beach event group now, so I think he'll say yes!
Andvari: The more the merrier!
MC: well that was quick! / business as usual for Ryouta / that food budget is gonna be dead

Andvari: Okay, that's five people in now. What about the rest of you? You can say no, it's cool, but it'd help a lot if you said yes.
Touji: Okay, I'll go. It'll be good training, and I worry about the ones already volunteering to go will cause problems.
Kengo: Eh, Gullinbursti might not be used to working a job since he's up the mountains all the time.
Touji: ...don't you go up there a lot as well?
Moritaka: N-now now, we're doing this to help. I'm not much for summer, but I can't fall behind Tadatomo if we'll be working in the same place. I will join you!
MC: Cool. What about you, Shirou?
Shirou: (Why ask us for help if Andvari has a specialist coming in? There must be...)
Shirou: ...I'm in. But can I ask Ziz to come with us too?
MC: You're asking her to work with us!? / Ohh / why?
---
(A) Shirou: No, she'll just come with us. I don't know if she'll agree, but she could sign off if Andvari's safety measures will be okay.
(BC) Moritaka: Oh! Ziz could judge whether the beach will be safe enough for the seaside school if she goes!
Shirou: Right.
---
Shirou: I'd like to do whatever we can so we can all enjoy the seaside school. Is that okay Andvari?
Andvari: Sure!
And that's how MC and the gang decided to go to AndvaResort under different circumstances than planned.

The next day
AndvaResort
Arslan: Yes, I gave everyone at school the slip! Now to solve the shark attack problem! Time to talk to people for information, starting with those people I recognize!
Andvari: Huh, what's all that noise over there? Let's go Reprobus.
Reprobus: Understood. Maybe I'll find Master there...
Dagon: Ha ha, you never change. Remember that this is supposed to be a training bit for you.
And so the event cast starts coming together...
Solomon: Oh my god, we can't go three days without you running into a disaster, Master. But it's okay! My Butler Karate Rank 3 will protect you! Next time on Marine Resort Crisis Episode 1, "The Students! Are Training! At the Beach!" See you then!
End of Episode

Marine Resort Crisis Prologue Part 1 (Abridged)

Ah, summer. The sun, the beach!
Girl A: Wooo, thanks for asking me out!
Guy B: Thanks for coming along babe. It's nice being alone on a quiet part of the beach.
Girl A: Oooh, you like me that much?
Aww, their first date...hey something's coming towards them in the water.
Girl A: Hey isn't that a shark fin?
Guy B: Huh, looks like it. I didn't know they swam up this close. (gets into the water)
Girl A: Wait what's wrong with you, we gotta get outta here!
Guy B: You're cute when you worry. It's cool!
What shark movie would be complete without dumbass kids and/or couples around to die in the name of horror movie conventions? The most thought Guy B here gives to his safety is going only knee deep into the water while trying to distress his date a little longer.
Guy B: Look! No shark could ever catch me over he--
Shark: REEEE
Guy B: OH NO
Girl A: (SCREAMS BLOODY MURDER)
Yep that is definitely a shark. RIP this relationship.

Shinjuku
Ziz: Okay everyone, have you formed your groups yet?
It's the next day, and Shinjuku Academy is getting ready for the seaside school event.
Ziz: I'll be in charge of class this time. I'll do my best! Shennong is coming too, so don't worry. Now let's finalize the groups!
MC: Welp, the gang's all here again.
Shirou: Haha, I suppose we do always group together after school and going home. It almost feels like we're fam--ahem, I just meant that we're all close.
Kengo: Pfffft, having a nerd like you in the family means you'll be nagging us to study every day. It's just gonna happen.
Shirou: Yes, because you always slack off!
Ryouta: Okay, jock/nerd dynamic established, moving on! I can't wait to go to the seaside school for the yakisoba, shaved ice, and watermelon smashing! What about you guys?
Touji: I can't help but notice those all involve food. You remember that this is a school activity, yes?
Moritaka: Touji has a point, but I still get excited at the idea of going together with everyone. Don't you agree, Behemoth?
Behemoth: Yeah! (chomp) If we're talking fun at the seaside school, it's gotta be the beach house diner! (gulp)
MC: Wow he's not even hiding that candy he's enjoying. What else is new?

Behemoth: Well Ziz's food was the only thing I could taste when we were summoned. But then MC hooked me up with a specialist who taught me some stuff and now I can taste anything!
Ryouta: That's great! Chouji will be happy too, and you can ask him to make you something at school whenever!
Ziz: I have to thank you too, MC. And Behemoth...is now the appropriate time to be eating?
Behemoth: Oh, whoopsie I got caught. I'll save the rest for after school!
Kengo: What did you expect if you didn't even bother to try hiding that you were eating!?
Shirou: You'd know all about that trying to eat your lunch early, don't you?
Everyone else in class is getting discussions done while the gang plus Behemoth is getting sidetracked...except not really.

Touji: Why is everyone making a fuss?
Ziz: ara ara What's going on, class?
Classmates: SHARK
Shocked reaction shot of the gang! Well except for...
Behemoth and Ryouta: We talking about shark fin soup!?
MC: Yes and no / What happened? / Fishing time!
---
(C) Shirou: MC, no! You can't add a shark you fished up to shark fin so--actually never mind that!
---
Shirou: We should check the news on our phones.
MC: (look at your own phone) / (look at Shirou's) / (look at Ziz)
---
(B) Shirou: O-oh, you don't need to lean in that close, but I'm glad you're relying on me. What does my usual news site say?
(C) Ziz: We are supposed to put our phones away in class, but this time is okay since this could affect our seaside school. I need to find out what happened too...
---
News: Shark attack at the beach! Except we haven't seen the shark since after the attack so maybe it went away. Search teams are now combing through the waters.

Daikanyama
Arslan: NOOOO, not cancelling!
Emergency staff meeting!
Kimun Kamui: Well yes, we have to cancel or at least delay things if we prioritize safety. It saddens me to think of the students looking forward to this event...
Arslan: But the news said they haven't seen the shark again.
Zabaniya: Yes, but it still happened literally yesterday so it might still be around. Apparently it first happened on some small beach in Tokyo, and it's possible it went all the way to AndvaResort at Kasai Coastal Park. We should rethink heading out tomorrow or cancelling the event entirely.
The Dark Angel Really Should Get a Name Already: I'd like to suggest using the Yurakucho pools for our activities instead.
No one agrees with Arslan, and they all think going somewhere dangerous is stupid. Not like that's going to stop Arslan and him wanting to go even more than the students!
Arslan: My boy, the beach is what all students strive for in terms of summer fun! A pool just isn't the same!
Zabaniya: Um, Lord Arslan, the seaside school event is a school activity, not fun.
Dark Angel: Indeed. In fact, we could also go to a stadium for swim practice if we're talking activity planning.
Arslan: BUT IT'S JUST NOT THE SAME!

Hmm...new plan.
Arslan: Zabaniya, I think you're missing an important point. Shouldn't we be going ourselves to solve the shark problem and give it guidance in these uncertain times?
Zabaniya: Hmm! But...
Arslan: Is this incident not a trial from our Lord?
Zabaniya: (GASP) I did not think of that! Maybe we should proceed as we originally plan--
Dark Angel: Lord Zabaniya, please stop believing everything Lord Arslan tells you! Some of the students are starting to call you a sap!
Zabaniya: !?!?
Arslan: Oh no you hurt his feelings oh no
Dark Angel: I will not be party to your attempts to change the subject, Lord Arslan. I will explain things to Lord Zabaniya later, but could you give up on this crusade for the seaside school plan?
Welp, that plan was a bust.
Arslan: You stuffy jerks. At this rate, my the students' fun summer experiences are going to go down the drain!

Guess who else isn't taking the shark incident lying down!
Andvari: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY'RE CLOSING THE BEACH
Andvari: They can't do this to me, this is the money making season! And it's just one shark!
Andvari is talking to someone in the beach management department on the phone. Sure, AndvaResort is on private land, but he can't do anything about places that aren't. Tokyo Bay is public property, and if the local government says no, then no business on the beach, Andvari's objections to even a temp closing be damned.
Andvari: Suidochou, Setagaya, Kudan, and Shinjuku all made reservations to come here for seaside school! It's one thing if any of them cancelled, but you can't just shut down business ahead of me dammit! I need to think! I'm not just letting this all happen dammitall! (click)
Andvari sits on a bench.
Andvari: UGH, and we just built a new facility! Sorry Teach. I mean, not that it's my fault or anything.
Dagon: I get how you feel, but the government isn't wrong to do what they're doing either.
Andvari: Yeah. Can't really ding our safety record, but this still sucks! Can't just hunt the shark down either since we haven't seen it anywhere. Dammit, how do I have it all!?
Dagon: Well, I do have an idea and I'm open to working with you on this.
Andvari: Awesome! Lay it on me.
Dagon: Okay so Toyosu has a marine safety department, so what if we filed for help from someone there and say it's also training for them? The officials should accept that.

Toyosu Marine Academy
It's busy here. You know, because of that shark attack.
Robot A: We have to do a training drill right after a real shark attack? Damn, I'm getting nervous.
Guy B: But aren't you going somewhere else for yours?
Merman C: Reprobus is gonna be sent somewhere close to the attack. That sucks.
Guy B: Eh, Mr. Top of the Class will be fine!
Reprobus: Yeah, I got this.
Pats on the back!
Reprobus: I'm going to AndvaResort. What's it like there?
Guy B: That far!? Damn.
Reprobus: I'm (mumble mumble)
Merman C: what
Reprobus: (slightly embarrassed) I'M GONNA FIND A FOREVER JOB

Reprobus: Beach resort! Incident prevention! I'm going to find my SOULMATE there! A shark comes! Someone to save! And that person is going to be my MASTER!
Robot A: Say it louder for those of us in the back, why don't you? But yeah, summer's the perfect time to pick up an SO.
Reprobus: No, not an SO. A Master! And a full time permanent job! AAAHHH (crashes through door)
Guy B: (picks up door pieces) Man, he'd be perfect if he'd learn some self-control.
Robot A: What's up with him and looking for a forever job? Or a Master or whatever? You'd think he can get anywhere with his qualifications.
Merman C: Eh, I guess what he can do and what he wants to do are different? Reprobus told me once he's transferred through different places after getting fired while looking for the Best Master.

Shinjuku
Gullinbursti: But why won't you let me come with you, Master!?
MC: It's not me, things happened / (Shirou help me)
---
(AB) Ryouta: Oh right, Gullinbursti goes to Setagaya so he wouldn't know what happens here.
Shirou: True. I'll explain then.
(C) Shirou: Don't worry, I'll handle it. Since Gullinbursti goes to Setagaya, he wouldn't know what happens in Shinjuku.
---
Shirou: So, MC promised to go to the seaside school with you last time, but Shinjuku's looking into whether we should be going at all because of the shark attack.
Gullinbursti: WHAT
MC: Well yeah, shark and all / what about your school? / Don't you guys do seaside school stuff too?

Gullinbursti: Yeah, I mean, yes we received a notice about going to seaside school. They said we need to know how to handle damages caused by animals.
MC: Farms have to care about sharks? Never mind, not touching that. / I bet Perun wants to go to the beach.
Gullinbursti: Since our school is going, I figured Shinjuku would be too. And with the shark attack, I thought we could go together so I could fulfill my role...
MC: what else am I besides Master? / We can just go as friends / thanks for worrying about me
(AB) Gullinbursti: Oh, yes I remember. We are friends.
(C) Gullinbursti: Of course I would. I am your servant...wait, should I be saying I am your friend in this case?

Gullinbursti has thought about how he might not have anywhere to show off his abilities after coming to Tokyo and meeting with MC, so Tanngrisnir referred him to Amatsumara.
Gullinbursti: I had to redefine myself from a tool and redo our contract with you as your friend. I still want to protect you, so--
Kengo: You said your school is doing the seaside school thing, right? Can't you just go there and meet up with us to do stuff together too?
Gullinbursti: Oh! I thought the times Shinjuku and Setagaya would be there wouldn't overlap much!
Ryouta: Huh. So we really can just go together. Nice.
Moritaka: Now we must wait to see if Shinjuku can go...
Hmm...
MC: So it's up to the teachers? Anything we could do? (think)
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Touji: What!?

MC: My phone. Bad vibes... hello?
Andvari: MC, ol' buddy ol' pal! You're not busy, right? RIGHT? How about taking on a job!? Short term, big bucks, promise!
MC: I have plans / not feeling it / anything for money!
---
(A) Andvari: What!? I know Shinjuku's still looking into whether to go or not! Just listen okay?
(B) Andvari: The Shinjuku teachers called about maybe cancelling the trip, right? So I figured why not call you about something good?
(C) Andvari: Awesome!
---
Andvari has MC turn on FaceTime before moving on.
Andvari: Okay, so, I'm formally filing a job for the Shinjuku Summoners!
End of Episode Part