Heavenly People

**Heavenly People** is the 20th chapter of the game. Brown has an epiphany regarding Castle Ferdan, which he finds out was constructed by the mystic Niebel people in the distant past. Curious of what royal treasures may still reside within the deepest chambers, he and Chabo go to investigate.

## Transcript

### The Treasure of Niebel

*[Chabo, Robin, Sepia, Marigold, and Harushiro are all gathered in front of Chabo's house. As they all talk amongst themselves with joy, Brown rushes in.]*

**Brown:** Ah, everyone's here. Great timing then.

**Robin:** Why, did something happen, Brown?

**Brown:** Okay, think back to that Niebel Egg, and the giant castle within it, Castle Ferdan.

**Sepia:** All right, thinking back to it. The castle where we searched for that throne, right?

**Brown:** Remember we were talking about who built the castle? I've got the answer.

**Sepia:** You do?!

*[Brown nods.]*

**Brown:** I tried asking Puck when I met him last. He's curious about various things that relate to worldly matters. Well it turns out that a race called the Niebel built it as their headquarters! So, are you shocked or what?

**Harushiro:** The Niebel... Headquarters?

**Robin:** ...Sounds like it.

**Brown:** What, you don't find it shocking, Robin?

**Robin:** Not really...

**Sepia:** The Niebel are the ones who live above the clouds, in the heavens, yes?

**Brown:** The Misty World, I believe it is called. They're different from us, kind of like nobility. As such, they live in a world separate from us. Considering how fancy that castle was, it stands to reason that there must be some treasure lying there.

**Sepia:** Treasure, huh? We did only find the throne last time we went, then came straight back out.

**Brown:** So, why not go back and have a proper look? We might find some good treasure. Right, Robin?

**Robin:** I'm good, thank you. But you should go if you're interested.

**Brown:** Robin, is everything all right? You're not in your usual adventure-faring mood. Well, if not, we'll go instead then, right, Harushiro?

**Harushiro:** ...I'm goings to pass.

**Brown:** What?! You're always on fire, ready for the dangers of a new adventure!

**Harushiro:** Niebel are the enemy. Going to their castle would makes me feel ill.

**Brown:** What's wrong with you all? Is there some illness going around?

*[He tilts his hat downward in sorrow.]*

**Sepia:** I'll go with you, brother. Sounds fun.

**Brown:** As expected, my sister is always trustworthy. We'll get their treasure and make this town rich! Right, Chabo!

**>**[Right on!]

**Brown:** That's the spirit! Unusual for you admittedly. Anyway, what are you hoping to come across? Maybe there's a certain someone you want to give a present to?

*[Sepia gets flustered.]*

**Sepia:** OI! Let's go already!

**Brown:** Why the red face, Sepia? Surely not because...

**Sepia:** Brown, close your mouth!

**Brown:** It's a shame Robin can't be with us. Maybe I can find something nice. What about a tiara? Maybe that's nice?

**Sepia:** What about Harushiro? Helmet? I'll bring it back if I can find a cool one.

**Harushiro:** No thanks, I don't needs any Niebel stuff!

**Brown:** Now now, Harushiro, she meant well. Right then, let's head off! Farewell, Robin!

*[Chabo, Brown, and Sepia leave.]*

**Marigold:** You sure you're okay with not going, Harushiro?

**Harushiro:** It'll reeks of Niebel. I'm good.

*[The crabby goblin runs off.]*

**Marigold:** Well that's not like Harushiro at all. Normally he's blunt and excitable.

**Robin:** Sure sounds like Harushiro.

**Marigold:** It's not like there's any treasure in the castle anyway.

**Robin:** Who knows what they might find in that castle there.

**Marigold:** Hopefully they won't bring back anything strange...

### Brave Geckos

*[The trio sets foot in Castle Ferdan. Before arriving, they convinced Nikkel to explore with them.]*

**Brown:** I always forget how wide this castle is! And can't you just smell treasure in the air?

**Nikkel:** You know, you could have at least told me what you were going to do here, instead of just dragging me along clueless...

**Brown:** We're depending on you, Nikkel. You're our best treasure hunter!

**Nikkel:** You know my specialty is coins. Any other kind of treasure? Yawn.

**Brown:** We'll take the coins! Just help us sniff it out, and we'll do the rest.

**Nikkel:** I'll take the coins, thank you very much. Besides, you've got high expectations, haven't you?

**Sepia:** You bet we do. That's why we're entrusting you with this very important job.

**Nikkel:** First time for everything, I guess. Let's do this!

**Brown:** That, and you're brave among the brave, Nikkel. Couldn't turn to anyone else!

**Nikkel:** Enough with the flattery, thank you. I've suddenly lost all appetite to help you out.

**Brown:** Ugh, don't be annoying. Okay, fine, "brave among the brave" was taking it a bit too far. How about "A brave gecko"?!

**Nikkel:** I'll take that. All right, I'm back on board.

**Brown:** Right then! Let's go while we're still good, you brave gecko, you.

**Nikkel:** Let's do this!

### Treasure Hunters

**Brown:** These rooms all look the same, you could easily get lost here... There doesn't seem to be any treasure here either. How's it going on your end, Nikkel?

**Nikkel:** I found a couple of coins! Ooh!

**Brown:** Surely you can't get a whiff of something much bigger than a couple of coins?

**Nikkel:** You mean treasure? I'm not interested in treasure, so how am I meant to get a whiff of something I neither know nor care about?

**Brown:** Well, we're kind of counting on you, so hop to it!

**Sepia:** Do you think there are any Niebel treasures here?

**Brown:** There surely has to be something here! We're just not in the right frame of mind; something we can't even imagine! Surely. No, most definitely!

**Sepia:** Not inspiring confidence there.

**Brown:** There hasn't been much time to extract it since we unlocked the Egg and unsealed the castle, so something must be here. Right, Chabo?

**>**[What treasure could they have left behind?]

**Brown:** This is the same race that built The Floating Gardens. They surely have something wonderful!

**Sepia:** For example?

**Brown:** For example... Tiaras for Robin, a necklace for Robin...

**Sepia:** Does Robin want that? And why just Robin?

**Brown:** I'm just giving examples like you asked! Fine, for you and Harushiro, maybe some gold candies.

**Sepia:** Gold candy? I'll pass, thanks!

**Brown:** We're here now, so let's go deeper!

**Sepia:** Sounds good.

**Nikkel:** You have no idea what you're searching for, do you? And here you are, dragging me along...

**Brown:** And that we will continue to do. Let's go, people!

*[Chabo and Sepia cheer while Nikkel watches them uninthusiastically.]*

### The Niebel Gods?

*[The group takes a break to admire Castle Ferdan's interior design. Sepia does not participate, as she is too busy staring into space.]*

**Brown:** Say what you want, but those Niebel sure had some nifty building techniques up their sleeves.

**Sepia:** Perhaps.

**Brown:** What's wrong?

**Sepia:** You said before that these Niebel live in the Misty World, in the heavens. Are they gods?

**Brown:** Gods? Can't say, I've never met one.

**Sepia:** If they were gods... Well, say they weren't gods, even. Why did they bother to go to war against the redcaps? Shamo despised the Niebel. Did something happen between the two races?

**Brown:** Who knows? I mean, in the beginning, weren't various groups arguing with each other? But it was only the Niebel that were belligerent to the redcaps, no?

**Sepia:** Perhaps... Maybe why the redcaps hated them was based on a misunderstanding?

**Brown:** Neither Shamo nor the Niebel are here, so we're never going to know.

**Nikkel:** Sorry to interrupt, but can I go back?

**Brown:** You've made it this far! Can't you make it until the very end?

**Nikkel:** Last I checked, friendship was about listening to others. But ho-hum, fine then.

### Gods & Devils

*[The group enters a large hall, and to their dismay, there are no treasures in sight.]*

**Brown:** And in the end, what did we find? Absolutely nothing...

**Sepia:** For all we know, the Niebel may consider gems and jewelry as having little to no value at all.

**Nikkel:** Even I don't know the value of coins. I just like picking them up.

**Sepia:** If the Niebel really are gods, then they would have no use for treasure. Finding none here would make a ton of sense.

**Brown:** Does that mean Chabo and Shamo were fighting against a god then?

**Sepia:** Perhaps so.

**Brown:** So Chabo is some kind of god-killing machine. For some people, you might be calling Chabo the devil...

*[Nikkel starts trembling with fear.]*

**Nikkel:** I'm sorry, but I have just remembered that I'm needed back in town. I'm going to take off.

**Brown:** Oi! Nikkel! At least tell us whether you think Chabo is the devil or not!

**Nikkel:** I'm going to say not. Because unlike you, he's a proper friend.

**Brown:** Tsch... Anyway, do you think you're the devil, Chabo?

**>**[No.]

**Brown:** I thought so. I mean, the devil works for no one, and you do a lot for us.

**Sepia:** It doesn't matter, Brown. We're friends, and that's all that's important.

**Brown:** Hearing it makes sense. Let's search a little bit longer, and if there's still nothing, we'll head back.

*[Everyone nods.]*

### Offering Prayers

**Nikkel:** I think they chapel is up ahead.

**Brown:** Well well, Sepia. How can they be gods if they're performing worship themselves? And if they were gods, surely they could wipe out redcaps.

**Sepia:** That is a point...

**Brown:** Seeing as we're here, shall we say a little prayer?

**Sepia:** A prayer for the happiness of everyone in Egglia sounds like something I can get on board with.

*[Nikkel spins around frustrated.]*

**Nikkel:** ...Why am I waiting around with these two...?

**Brown:** Seeing as you're our brave gecko, we'll throw in a word for you, hoping you find a lovely partner.

**Nikkel:** Finally, a sensible idea.

### The Youth From Above

*[Finally, Brown and the others enter the furthest reaches of the castle; however, it seems they are not the only ones there.]*

**Sepia:** Brown... What's that light?

*[They approach an altar surrounded by candles. Hovering above it as a swirling blue sphere of light.]*

**Brown:** Seriously, something is flickering. Maybe it's treasure?!

**Nikkel:** I don't smell any coins.

**Brown:** All right! Finally managed to get a souvenir for Robin!

*[The light grows stronger.]*

**Sepia:** Brown, it's getting bigger... It's falling towards us!!

**Brown:** Wh-what's this? It is evil?!

**Sepia:** We should get out of here!

*[Before they can run, the sphere bursts and cloaks the room in white.]*

**Brown:** WAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

*[The light dims, revealing everyone to have been knocked to the floor. Brown puts his hat back on and stands up.]*

**Brown:** Is... Is everyone safe?

*[Chabo, Sepia, and Nikkel get up as well.]*

**Sepia:** Brown, look over there!

*[Unconscious in front of the altar is a young child with green hair and blue robes. The swirling sphere is no longer there.]*

**Brown:** Is that...a child?

**Nikkel:** It looks dead...

*[The group walks up to the child. His pointed ears and pale skin make it hard to identify what faction he is from.]*

**Brown:** It doesn't look dead. But it doesn't look like any race I've seen before though...

**Sepia:** It's a boy...with such a beautiful face... Let's take him back!

**Brown:** Perhaps that's for the best. Chabo! You and Nikkel take him back to town.

**Nikkel:** Me? Seriously? I'm not strong!

**Brown:** With Chabo around, it shouldn't be a problem.

*[Sepia becomes ticked off by her brother's laziness.]*

**Sepia:** You can help too, Brown!

### Brown's Feat

*[The green-haired boy is taken back to town and put into care. In the meantime, Chabo, Brown, Sepia, Robin, Marigold, and Nikkel talk about what had happened back at the castle.]*

**Harushiro:** Robin!

*[Harushiro joins in.]*

**Harushiro:** There's no injury. Kotomio is lookings over him now.

**Robin:** That's a relief.

**Sepia:** I wonder if he's okay.

**Robin:** Nothing to worry about, Sepia. He's probably just tired.

**Brown:** We were supposed to say the least, though. Covered in light in a palace of worship, then greeted from above with that...

**Robin:** Greeted from above? You mean, come down to Egglia like Chabo did?

**Brown:** Chabo came down to Egglia from above too? From where?!

**>**[From the sky.]

**Brown:** From the sky? You're not a run-of-the-mill redcap, are you?

**Robin:** We'll ask our new friend for more details when he's feeling hearty and healthy.

**Harushiro:** Will he gets better? He looks very weak. Doesn't looks like he will wakes up soon.

**Sepia:** No problem. He'll open his eyes when he's hungry, and I'll make him some wholesome, warm soup.

**Robin:** Good plan. And if there are any problems, someone in the town will be able to help.

**Brown:** I know I wanted to give you something, Robin, but a kid was not exactly what I had in mind.

**Robin:** But who knows what would have happened to him, had you not found him? You did good.

**Brown:** Well, if that's how you think, then I'm glad too.

**Marigold:** Wow, what a coincidence that you gave up searching for treasure when this kid came along.

**Brown:** I don't know what you're saying, but I'm sure it's spiteful! We helped someone, and Robin said that was a good thing.

**Sepia:** We need to say thanks to Nikkel, a brave gecko, as well for helping us as much as he did.

**Nikkel:** I think I passed with flying colors. I did forget to pray for a partner though...

**Brown:** Wait, you actually want a partner?

**Nikkel:** Why not? I have friends, why not have a little bonus?

**Brown:** Sounds good there, Nikkel. Hope it all works out for you!

**Robin:** It'd be wonderful if you found someone just as wonderful.

**Nikkel:** Wish me luck!

## See also

* Next: The Mysterious Youth
* Previous: To Fill the Skies