C*mplications in the Captial

"C\*mplications in the Captial" serves as the final arc in the first Funbag Fantasy game, marking the culmination of the story immediately following the 'A Treacherous Affair' events. This concluding arc presents two possible endings that hinge on a pivotal player choice.

Within this arc, Lute assumes the role of High Commander in Edelland. The narrative delves into Bernstein's relentless efforts to eliminate Lute, employing methods such as poisoned wine, draining his vitality through Emeralia's magic, and leveraging Princess Luceria's unique vitality-draining abilities as a Human/Nymph hybrid. Lute finds himself placed in close proximity to Luceria, posing as her combat instructor, a scheme orchestrated by Bernstein and Emeralia to encourage a romantic relationship between Lute and Luceria, an affair that typically leads to the death of those involved. As their schemes prove ineffective against Lute and only strengthen his position as the future ruler, Bernstein's actions vary based on the player's decision.

Should the player opt to terminate Lute's tutorship of Luceria prematurely, Bernstein will instruct Emeralia to assassinate King Hagel and frame Lute for the crime. However, their plot is interrupted when Hagel discusses abdicating the throne to Lute but finds Lute with Luceria, resulting in Lute's anointment as a prince. Subsequently, all of Lute's previous lovers outside Luceria are compelled to move on and forget about him.

In the event that the player chooses to continue Lute's tutorship of Luceria, the True Route unfolds. Bernstein personally takes it upon himself to end Lute's victorious streak by assassinating the King. Lute is falsely accused of the crime and incarcerated by Motaire, while Prince Bobon returns to the capital, despite being officially reported to be vacationing in Lingobard. Unbeknownst to many, Bobon was exiled from Edelland after his failed attempt to seize the throne from King Hagel. Bobon's return triggers chaos within the castle, as he demands the attention and admiration of women and relegation of anyone involved with Lute. Bernstein supports Bobon, who is seen as an easily manipulable, power-hungry individual. Shamisel discloses her identity to Lute's other lovers and collaborates to devise a plan to rescue him. Shamisel flies Luceria to Inland to secure Gladys' assistance in preventing Lute's imminent execution, while Roxanne, who came to visit Lute in the capital, acts as a body double for Luceria. Motaire and Emeralia grapple with their conscience over Lute's condemnation, with Emeralia even making an attempt to rescue him, resulting in her inclusion on the list of those sentenced to execution. With Gladys' intervention and Emeralia's public confession, Lute's name is cleared, and the tide turns against Bobon and Bernstein. Lute's allies successfully eliminate Bobon and Bernstein, culminating in Lute's ascension to the throne as the ruler of Edelland. The epilogue provides a glimpse into Lute's daily life as king, and although his romantic involvement in the optional 'The Depths of Desire' arc and ending is limited to Isis, it is implied that his relationship with her deepened offscreen."