{KINGDOM OF VALKYRIA - RANSEI REGION}

Shadecleaver: “When did this kingdom appear…?”

???: “Shadecleaver! There you are!”

Shadecleaver: “Hang on…was that…?”

Lady Gracia: “It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other back at Nixtorm, huh?”

Shadecleaver: “…Gracia? What are you doing here? And what’s up with this place’s fantasy-like aura?”

Lady Gracia: “I’m this place’s warlord now, Shadecleaver!”

Shadecleaver: “Wait, you’re a warlord now? That’s…unexpected.”

Lady Gracia: “Yes, after leaving Nixtorm, I found myself drawn to the mystical energy of Valkyria. I trained with the local warriors and eventually earned their respect, becoming their warlord.”

Shadecleaver: “Impressive. But what brings you here? Is there some sort of conflict?”

Lady Gracia: “Yes, there’s trouble brewing in the Ransei region. It seems that other warlords from different kingdoms have been disappearing mysteriously…even my dad.”

(With their resolve firm, Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia gather a team of skilled warriors from Valkyria. Together, they journey to Violight.)

{KINGDOM OF VIOLIGHT - RANSEI REGION}

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo! Lady Ginchiyo!?”

Lady Gracia: “Lady Ginchiyo, are you there?! We need to warn you of something!”

Shadecleaver: “Hmm…we need to ask around Violight.”

(Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia start asking the residents of Violight. They learn that Lady Ginchiyo, the current warlord of Violight, hasn’t left her castle at all - and her screams of pain seem to be coming from her room.)

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo seems to be in trouble. We have to go to her immediately.”

Lady Gracia: “Agreed. We can’t waste any time. Let’s go.”

(Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia rush to Lady Ginchiyo’s castle and make their way to her room. But when they try to open the door, they find it’s been locked.)

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo, it’s Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia! Are you alright? Open the door!”

Lady Ginchiyo: (momentarily stops screaming) “Shadecleaver, Lady Gracia…help me…AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!”

(Shadecleaver manages to break down the door and sees Lady Ginchiyo screaming in pain - her belly was round and swollen, and she was clutching it.)

Shadecleaver: “What…what happened to you, Lady Ginchiyo?”

Lady Gracia: “Hang on, let me examine her belly.”{KINGDOM OF VALKYRIA - RANSEI REGION}

Shadecleaver: “When did this kingdom appear…?”

???: “Shadecleaver! There you are!”

Shadecleaver: “Hang on…was that…?”

Lady Gracia: “It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other back at Nixtorm, huh?”

Shadecleaver: “…Gracia? What are you doing here? And what’s up with this place’s fantasy-like aura?”

Lady Gracia: “I’m this place’s warlord now, Shadecleaver!”

Shadecleaver: “Wait, you’re a warlord now? That’s…unexpected.”

Lady Gracia: “Yes, after leaving Nixtorm, I found myself drawn to the mystical energy of Valkyria. I trained with the local warriors and eventually earned their respect, becoming their warlord.”

Shadecleaver: “Impressive. But what brings you here? Is there some sort of conflict?”

Lady Gracia: “Yes, there’s trouble brewing in the Ransei region. It seems that other warlords from different kingdoms have been disappearing mysteriously…even my dad.”

(With their resolve firm, Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia gather a team of skilled warriors from Valkyria. Together, they journey to Violight.)

{KINGDOM OF VIOLIGHT - RANSEI REGION}

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo! Lady Ginchiyo!?”

Lady Gracia: “Lady Ginchiyo, are you there?! We need to warn you of something!”

Shadecleaver: “Hmm…we need to ask around Violight.”

(Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia start asking the residents of Violight. They learn that Lady Ginchiyo, the current warlord of Violight, hasn’t left her castle at all - and her screams of pain seem to be coming from her room.)

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo seems to be in trouble. We have to go to her immediately.”

Lady Gracia: “Agreed. We can’t waste any time. Let’s go.”

(Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia rush to Lady Ginchiyo’s castle and make their way to her room. But when they try to open the door, they find it’s been locked.)

Shadecleaver: “Lady Ginchiyo, it’s Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia! Are you alright? Open the door!”

Lady Ginchiyo: (momentarily stops screaming) “Shadecleaver, Lady Gracia…help me…AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!”

(Shadecleaver manages to break down the door and sees Lady Ginchiyo screaming in pain - her belly was round and swollen, making it look like she was 9 months pregnant.)

Shadecleaver: “What…what happened to you, Lady Ginchiyo?”

Lady Gracia: “Hang on, let me examine her belly.”

(Lady Gracia carefully examines Lady Ginchiyo’s swollen belly, her expression growing increasingly concerned.)

Lady Gracia: “She…she’s gone into labor. Her baby’s about to be born.”

Shadecleaver: “What?! Nobody even knew she was pregnant!”

Lady Gracia: “It seems that Lady Ginchiyo kept it a secret from everyone. But now, we need to focus on delivering this baby. And we need to deliver it right now - she’s in the final stages of labor!”

Shadecleaver: “Okay, let’s do this. Lady Ginchiyo, when you feel a contraction, push as hard as you can!”

(Lady Ginchiyo nods, sweat pouring down her face as another contraction hits her. Shadecleaver and Lady Gracia spring into action, assisting Lady Ginchiyo with her labor.)

Shadecleaver: “You’re doing great, Lady Ginchiyo! Just a little bit more, keep pushing!”

Lady Gracia: “I’ve called for a midwife to come assist us. We need to make sure everything goes smoothly.”

(Time seems to stand still as Lady Ginchiyo continues to labor, her cries of pain mixed with determination filling the room.)

Shadecleaver: “This is it, Lady Ginchiyo! One last push!”