Shangri-La V

Shangri-La V (also known as Page 59: The Final Battle and Page 60: Saying Goodbye) is the fifth checkpoint in Shangri-La.
==Dialogue==
===Start===
Vermilion
: "I can sense a menacing power nearby... It's strong... and very close!"
Insidius
: "Aha... you again, you little pest! The first time I ever saw you, you ran from me like a cowardly dog, with your tail between your legs, and now you return with a merry band of sniveling followers... How incredibly valiant."
Rama
: "Enough of this nonsense! Where is Theda?#br# Give her back to me! Give her back!" Rama clenches his fists in anger.
Insidius
: "Ha! I would, perhaps—if I still had her! I lost her somewhere in the wilderness of Shangri-La, but don't you fret. I'm sure she's been found by someone... or something... Most likely a ferocious beast in need of a good dinner..." Insidius shrugs, feigning indifference, though he clearly enjoys taunting Rama.
Rama
: "How... how DARE you!" Rama nearly flings himself at Insidius in rage, but Vermilion holds him back firmly.
Vermilion
: "No, Rama! He is deliberately trying to provoke you! Don't listen to him! Don't do something that you may later regret..."
Insidius
: "Hmmm, I like you, you pretty feathered thing! Interested in teaming up with me? All things are possible with me at your side; that's what they say about me..."
: "All you would have to do is sacrifice the souls of these puny humans. Do this, and supreme power will be at your fingertips, along with wealth beyond your wildest dreams! That's worth your while, is it not?"
Vermilion
: "My wildest dream is to save the world, not rule it! I yearn for the day when every person in the world is smiling..."
Insidius
: "Guess we don't exactly see eye to eye, then, sweet pea! As you wish—it's your loss, not mine. This world only needs one king, anyway... and that would be me, of course!"
===Against <Seat of Judgment> Nalani===
===Finish===
Vermilion
: The Demon King is badly injured and unable to continue fighting. Vermilion halts her attack.
Insidius
: "Impossible... This cannot be... I am invincible! I cannot lose!"
: The Demon King lets out a blood-curdling shriek before disintegrating into a pile of sand, slowly blowing away in the wind.
Vermilion
: "What's happening? Everything around us seems to be disappearing!" With the Demon King's demise, the surrounding scenery melts away.
Southern Star
: "This was all a realm of illusion created by the Demon King. A simple spell, yet effective for his purposes. And now, there is nothing here at all!" Southern Star notes the barrenness surrounding them.
Rama
: "Theda! Theda, are you all right?" Once the illusion has completely faded away, Rama sees his true wife standing before him.
Theda
: "My love! It's really you! Don't worry about me - what about you? Are you injured?!" Though Theda is the one who needs urgent care, she thinks only of her husband.
Rama
: "It's minor, I assure you! It looks much worse than it actually is. I want to apologize, my love, for how long it took me to reach you and bring this nightmare to an end..." Reunited with his wife at long last, Rama couldn't be happier.
Vermilion
: "I still don't understand how the Demon King vanished... Why did he turn into a pile of sand? Is he truly defeated...?" Now that Rama is in good spirits, Vermilion senses that this may be the right time to ask for an explanation of what's occurred.
Rama
: "All demons crumble into nothingness once they die. With their powers destroyed, they cannot retain their physical form any longer."
Vermilion
: "To sell your soul for power... It is a sad decision to make, and I pity those who would make it."
Southern Star
: "Those who are blinded by desire and power are truly reprehensible, but also pitiable. Remember that lesson, my dear girl!"
Theda
: "I want to thank both of you for your help... You risked your lives, going against the Demon King like that. And you saved us all by ridding the world of his tyranny." Theda gives a passionate speech, thanking them wholeheartedly.
Rama
: "If it weren't for both of you, I wouldn't have been able to protect my country or succeed in rescuing Theda... So, what's in the cards for the two of you?"
Vermilion
: "I know—I want to keep traveling! To see the world, and to save it..."
Rama
: "Well, wherever you decide to go, you will always be remembered as the saviors of our country. Kosala shall never forget." Rama sweeps into a low and formal bow, saluting his companions.
: After bidding Rama and Theda a fond farewell, Vermilion and Southern Star carry on with their quest to save the world.
Vermilion
: "Dry the tears of the people... and the world shall be saved. Now, I understand what that means!" Having gained precious experience from her past adventures, Vermilion has developed a greater wisdom.
Southern Star
: "I am very proud of you, little one. Your understanding signifies your growth and maturity. You still have plenty learn, though, and there is a whole wide world out there, waiting for you to discover it!"
Vermilion
: "Yes, Master! I look forward to experiencing more of the world with you as my teacher!"
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