Rald

'Don't let your life be a part of someone else's plan.'

*Rald - Full Service Spa Masseur.*

*Traverser from an alien world.*

*A hard worker with a passion for massage. Owns the Full Service Spa.*

## Intro

Rald was the President of the Schwarz Bank, and also the only son of the Head of the Schwarz Corporation. Like most other family successors, he walked the path arranged for him by his family.

During the day, he's dressed in a suit, wearing an expensive watch. Always maintaining his composed and calm smile. He keeps his distance from everyone, neither too close or too far. He never dines with his subordinates, as if to stress that only professional relationships exist between them.

At night, he takes off his glasses, removes his suit, and transforms into the masseur of Morning Wood's 'Full Service' Spa. Only then, can he reveal his honest and truthful smile. He loves this job. It lets him distance himself from the pressures of reality, and also brings relaxation and happiness to others.

One day, when Rald was performing massage for a client with his colleague Kovit, he suddenly felt faint and dizzy, then a bright and colorful flash appeared before his eyes...

When the light fades, he finds himself in the middle of a forest, surrounded by a group of strangely dressed people who looked like medieval priests...

### Forming a Pact

**Rald's rarity:** SSR

**Max Epiphany without Illumination:** Level 6

The player can form a pact with Rald by the following methods:

* Starter Summon
	+ Use 28 Heart Stones to add this Gyee to the Starter Summon pool.
* Limited Summon
	+ You can form a pact with Rald by summoning him on his limited-time banner.

## Skills

### Basic

**Skill Level**
1. 77%
2. 84%
3. 91%
4. 98%
	+ Increases Cross Slash's DMG by 30%.

*Unlock with Rainbow Skin*
* '*Light Blade Warrior*
	+ In PvE battles, when battle begins, gains 100 Rage; After casting Ring of Light Blade for the first time, grants self [Charged Light Blade]; enhances [Fire Hot], increases damage dealt by 25%; enhances [Ice Cold], increases damage dealt by 15%. For the first 3 rounds of each battle, reduces self's Hatred caused by DMG and healing effects by 100%. Removes upon defeat.
		- [Charged Light Blade]: while the effect is active, cast additional Cross Slash to the target of normal attack or advanced skill, and cast additional Critical Cross Slash to the ultimate skill's main target and the targets beside. The additional attack recovers 15 Rage. Lasts until battle ends. Cannot be stacked up. Cannot be dispelled.

### Advanced

* [Ice & Fire]: While the effect is active, the character's DMG cannot be blocked. If the character is controlled before taking action, consumes 1 stack of [Ice & Fire] to dispel all the control effects. Stacks up to 2 times, lasts until the end of the battle and can be dispelled.

**Skill Level**
1. 176%
2. 192%
3. 208%
4. 224%
	+ Increases Flame Ring's DMG by 20%.
* **Ice Pose**
	+ When Flame Ring is cast, if the character has [Ice Cold], gains 1 stack of [Ice & Fire]; if the character has [Fire Hot], gains 10 extra Rage.

### Ultimate

**Skill Level**
1. 444%
2. 483%
3. 522%
4. 561%
	+ Increases Light Blade Slashes's DMG by 15%.
* **Light Sweep**
	+ Increases Light Blade Slashes's DMG by 10% and inflicts [Delay] on enemies beside the main target.
		- [Delay]: Ignores the action order and acts as the last unit, lasting 2 rounds. Can be purified.
* **Killer Instinct**
	+ If Light Blade Slashes's target survives, gains [Killer Instinct].
		- [Killer Instinct]: While the effect is active, definitely launches critical hits. When the character is healed, gains 5 Rage. When the character uses Light Blade Slashes, deals true DMG equal to P.ATK\*450% and removes [Killer Instinct] ([Killer Instinct] will not be gained again even if the target survives this time). Lasts until the end of the battle and cannot be dispelled.

### Mastery

* [Ice Cold]: While the effect is active, reduces DMG taken by 15% and becomes immune to [Paralysis], [Sleep] and [Resurrection Ban] (P.S. These effects will not be dispelled when [Ice Cold] is gained). Removes [Fire Hot] when this effect is gained. Lasts until the end of the battle, cannot be dispelled and will not be removed even when the character dies.
* [Fire Hot]: While the effect is active, reduces natural Rage cost by 100%. Removes [Ice Cold] when this effect is gained. Lasts until the end of the battle, cannot be dispelled and will not be removed even when the character dies.
* [FullService Courage]: each stack increases DMG by 10%; before taking action each round, each stack grants 5 Rage. Lasts till the end of the battle and cannot be dispelled.

## Imprint

### Basic Engraving

* Valor Engraving (MaxHP +1.92% per Engraving level)
	+ Each engraving level requires I.N. Flux - Arcana x120 and Gold x25,000

### Imprint Skill

The following Imprint Skill can be equipped on other Gyees and Avatars once unlocked.

* Boss Aura lasts 22 rounds and cannot be dispelled. Removed when defeated.
	+ Self immune to Sleep
	+ If self HP is full before taking action, increases this round's DMG by 15%
	+ If self HP is not full, grants 5 Rage/5 Mana/10 Focus.

## Intimacy

### Date Choices

Dates will give either 500, 700, or 900 intimacy points depending on the choice selected.

* **Best Massage - Since you haven't had a massage for so long, Rald generously offered to give you a massage for free.**
	+ **Cue:** Since you have time today, pick the massage you like.
		- Deep tissue massage.
		*700 Intimacy*
		- 'Happy ending'
		*500 Intimacy*
		- The best massage doesn't need a name.
		*900 Intimacy*

* **Fencing - Rald who is a student of the art of swordsmanship has hit a bottleneck... What he needs to practice the most is…**
	+ **Cue:** What should be the focus of my training?
		- Flux.
		*900 Intimacy*
		- Body movement.
		*700 Intimacy*
		- Training hard.
		*500 Intimacy*

* **Equipment - Someone said Rald's massage tool is too obscene, this is making Rald feel upset and confused.**
	+ **Cue:** Is it really that obscene?
		- It's normal for people to think that.
		*700 Intimacy*
		- Everyone thinks differently.
		*900 Intimacy*
		- This is what everyone likes.
		*500 Intimacy*

### Intimacy Blocks

To reach Intimacy levels 7 and 11, Rald needs mementos (found in Darkflux Raid), reiki (found in Extreme Fight or Arcana Tracker), and the following block item:

* **Intimacy Level 7**
	+ S. Library Card
		- Never Isle Arcana Academy Library Card, non-students must hold library card to borrow books.
		For intimacy breakthrough with Rald, can be obtained from Darkflux Raid.
* **Intimacy Level 11**
	+ Tickets to Morning Wood Festival
		- Rald and Kovit are about to host the Morning Wood Festival. Rald gives you the entry tickets.
		Used for intimacy breakthrough with Rald, can be obtained from Darkflux Raid.

### Basic Drink Preferences

 25% bonus

 No bonus

 50% bonus

 50% bonus

*Note: All blended drinks have a base preference bonus of 25% that can be modified by the drink's attributes.*

### Gift Preferences

**50% bonus**

**25% bonus**

**No bonus**

### Views

Unlock views by leveling the intimacy of other gyees.

* **Vundo**: Rald, he shows a lot of interest towards everything that's new to him in Luxium, especially those related to arcana and flux, he has a curious mind! Oh, if only my students are like that...
*Vundo's Intimacy reaches Lv.2 to unlock*
* **Priapus**: I'd looked into him already. He shouldn't be a threat to our world... and his massage technique is phenomenal.
*Priapus's Intimacy reaches Lv.4 to unlock*
* **Jonas**: Mr. Rald has a profound understanding in the study of economics, and has extensive experience in finance. Together we could've taken the economic development of Luxium to new heights... Unfortunately, his interests are elsewhere.
*Jonas's Intimacy reaches Lv.6 to unlock*
* **Kovit**: I am so jealous and so impressed by Rald. He can adapt quickly, no matter how foreign the environment. And he can keep an optimistic mindset no matter what happens! Ah, when am I going to be like that...!
*Kovit's Intimacy reaches Lv.8 to unlock*
* **Oathblade Captain**: Brothers, don't underestimate this guy! That massage he gave me hurt like hell! But man, it felt good, it felt so good!
* **Shadow Soldier**: Damn it... Back then, if we had lured him back with us, then we could be enjoying his massage right now!
* **Sex Shop Owner**: I saw him in a fight once. He's a handsome fellow, but... the handle of his glow saber seem so familiar to me somehow. Why do I feel like I've seen it somewhere before?

## Scripts

### Consolation Letter

Dear:

Thanks to you, I've been doing very well since coming to Never Isle.

To show my appreciation, I would like to give a massage to you. Although this is the first time I give a massage since I've arrived in Luxium, my technique might have gone rusty... But trust me, after all, massage is what I do best. I will make you feel very comfortable.

### Bath Drama

* There's nothing better than a nice massage after a bath or sauna. Do you want to try out my techniques?
* The water is perfect, I want to bath a little longer, is that okay?
* I heard the heating devices here are powered by flux... That's very interesting, can I have a look?

### Fave Hottie Slogan

Feel free to vote according to your preferences and feelings, but I promise you that I can satisfy you.

### Intimacy Breakthrough

**This section contains spoilers for Intimacy Breakthrough scenes.**

**-Intimacy Level 4**

**Rald**: Player, thanks for your help last time, I haven't had a chance to thank you properly.
**Rald**: Let's have dinner together, it's my treat.
**Rald**: By the way I have some questions for you.
**Player**: Sure, what is it?
**Rald**: Since Kovit and I have decided to settle down in Never Isle and start our own business here...
**Rald**: We would like to know more about Never Isle.
**Rald**: Please tell us more about it.
**Player**: Sure, let's talk more during the meal.
**Player**: But, my introduction is fairly limited, after all I only came to this world not long ago.
**Rald**: So you're a traverser too...
**Rald**: It's admirable how you've made so many friends and blend in so well here in Never Isle.
**Player**: Hahaha, I'm flattered.
**Rald**: No, you deserve it.

**-Intimacy Level 5**

**Rald**: Player, thank you for your introductions earlier, I've made a lot of new friends.
**Rald**: Eddie who arranged our accommodation in Never Isle, is very nice to us and told us a lot.
**Rald**: There's also Ms. Mira and Master Lan from Defense Force, lately I've been learning fencing from them.
**Rald**: After all, in order to settle down in Luxium and to deal with the Shadows, we must learn to defend ourselves.
**Rald**: The people here are really nice, they make us feel very welcomed.
**Rald**: More interestingly, every person we meet here is constantly praising you.
**Rald**: I guess it's not a coincidence that I'm attracted to you.

**-Intimacy Level 6**

*You are lying on the bed, Rald is on top of you, massaging your back with his elbow.*
**Player**: So comfortable... ah... but it hurts a little.
**Rald**: Pain is normal. It means your muscles are injured to some extent.
**Rald**: Try to relax, and give yourself to me.
**Player**: Okay...
*Rald massages you for a long time...*
**Rald**: It's done, how do you feel now?
**Player**: Ah, it hurts... but in a nice way.
**Player**: I feel so much lighter!
**Player**: Incredible!
**Rald**: Haha, thank you.
**Player**: Oh that's right, are you planning to open a Full-Service Spa branch here in Never Isle?
**Player**: When are you going to open?
**Rald**: We don't know yet.
**Rald**: Both Kovit and I have just traversed here, we don't have any money.
**Rald**: Capital is our biggest issue, that's why we still haven't opened.
**Rald**: So I'm doing some market research.
**Rald**: Based on the spa industry in Never Isle, I would like to have a prospect forecast, collect some information and make an analysis report.
**Rald**: But a world without Microsoft Office makes this job so much harder.
**Player**: Why do you need to do all these?
**Rald**: Because I need to attract investors.
**Rald**: Only with sufficient data support, would investors have faith in the prospect of this project, would they believe that there'll be return on their investment.
**Player**: I see, you're very serious about this...
**Rald**: Haha, I'm just trying to build an exquisite massage parlor, so that my customers can have a better experience.
**Rald**: It won't work without capital support.
**Player**: Go for it, I'm sure you'll succeed!
**Player**: Let me know if you need anything!
**Rald**: Thanks.

**-Intimacy Level 7**

**Player**: Rald, how's your Full-Service Spa, when is it going to open?
**Rald**: Thanks to you, I have enough initial capital and it's undergoing renovation!
**Rald**: It should open in a month.
**Player**: Wow, that's quick, I can take my friends for a massage in one month.
**Rald**: Haha, yes.
**Rald**: Actually I'm under a lot of stress, I've only got a little more than a month.
**Player**: What kind of pressure?
**Rald**: First of all I'm concerned about the massage business.
**Rald**: Through my research, I found out that in this world, spa is mostly for the wealthy population.
**Rald**: Normal people don't know much about spa, neither are they interested or passionate about it.
**Rald**: While the wealthy people are already loyal patrons of other massage parlors.
**Player**: ... Hm that's true.
**Rald**: That's fine, after all I'm not especially concerned about my revenue.
**Rald**: I'm more concerned about the materials and decorations.
**Rald**: There are some essential oil I used quite often back in Morning Wood, I couldn't get hold of them here.
**Rald**: So I thought maybe I could buy the raw materials and make them myself.
**Rald**: And then I realized, the materials here are different from my original world.
**Rald**: The spices and herbs I was familiar with, couldn't be found here either.
**Player**: Oh... so what did you do?
**Rald**: I studied.
**Rald**: Acquiring new knowledge is never hard for me.
**Rald**: Through studying other massage parlors, I found many materials which are unheard of in my original world.
**Rald**: New information like these are so interesting to me.
**Rald**: I want to understand the things here which are different to my world, especially the plants.
**Rald**: It's not just for my massage parlor, it's also useful for everyday life in this world.
**Rald**: I heard there is a huge library in the Arcana Academy in Never Isle.
**Rald**: That library should have all the answers that I need.
**Rald**: Do you know how I can get in?
**Player**: Sure, you can use my library card for now.
**Player**: Here you go.
*Scene transition*
**Rald**: Haha, I knew you'd have a solution for everything.
**Rald**: So, with this library card I can borrow any books, right?
**Player**: Exactly.
**Rald**: And if I want to make one for myself, who should I go to?
**Player**: If you're not a student from the Arcana Academy, you must go to Principle Vundo if you need a library card.
**Rald**: Vundo, the Principle of the Arcana Academy, right?
**Rald**: I have heard about him.
**Player**: Yes, he's very nice and amiable.
**Player**: I know him quite well, I can introduce him to you.
**Rald**: Great!
**Rald**: I've been practicing flux fencing, this is the Glow Saber.
**Rald**: I also have thousands of questions about arcana that I need answers to.
**Player**: In fact, arcana can be used in various ways, other than fighting.
**Player**: I'm not sure if you have thought about this before...
**Player**: Now that you've learnt arcana, maybe you can try using arcana and flux in your massage.
**Rald**: Arcana... massage?
**Rald**: That sounds like a great idea!
**Rald**: The more I talk to you, the further I can see my way ahead!
**Rald**: I should go to the library now and check out related books.
**Rald**: When I learn how to do arcana massage, as usual...
**Rald**: You'll be the first one I serve!
**Player**: ...
*Player smiles*

**-Intimacy Level 8**

**Player**: Rald, are you going to spend a whole day inside the library again?
**Rald**: Haha, no way, I'll go check out the Arcana Tower later.
**Rald**: After talking to you last time, I felt very enlightened so I learnt some new arcana from Principle Vundo...
**Rald**: And I've read a lot of related books.
**Rald**: We've came to the same conclusion, arcana indeed can be used in massage.
**Rald**: Although no one has ever tried, but I think that's just because people who study arcana are not really interested in being a masseur.
**Rald**: It doesn't mean it won't work.
**Player**: So, are you going to become the pioneer of arcana massage?
**Rald**: Hahaha, sort of, even Principle Vundo thinks it is a refreshing idea.
**Rald**: But I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants.
**Rald**: In the history of Luxium, many predecessors have studied the impact of flux on the human body.
**Rald**: Including the Kaism hierophants, and the mages who're proficient in pharmacy.
**Rald**: I've read a lot of books on this subject here, I've learnt a lot.
**Player**: But aren't you bored of reading essays everyday?
**Rald**: Haha, of course not!
**Rald**: Sure, back when I used to read essays about economics, I got bored and tired easily.
**Rald**: Because it wasn't my choice, I was forced to do it...
**Rald**: But now, this is my choice, it's the career I love.
**Rald**: So, if I could spend so much time studying economics papers, then let alone something I truly love?
**Rald**: And those books are very vivid, they even describe experimental examples...
**Rald**: For instance, I like this book very much...
**Rald**: It not only talks about the flux's impact on the human body, it uses people living under different flux conditions in the long run in their analysis.
**Rald**: Because the author was based in Azria when he wrote the book, I can even get a taste of how people live in Azria.
**Rald**: It was truly a prosperous city, no wonder everyone here misses Azria so much.
**Player**: Let me have a look...
**Player**: 'A Discussion on Various Flux Conditions Impacts on the Human Body'
**Player**: ... by Re... Rehoboam?
**Rald**: What's wrong?
**Player**: Nothing...
**Player**: Rehoboam was indeed a famous scholar in Azria once, who'd made many great contributions to Azria...
**Player**: Just that... he's gotten into some shady business now... he became the leader of the cult organization 'Nirvanians'.
**Rald**: Ah, I see.
**Rald**: I guess his love for Azria and his obsession with arcana had led him down the wrong paths...
**Player**: But, he's not a bad person by nature, if you want to meet him, I can introduce you.
**Rald**: Haha, thank you.
**Rald**: I'm just interested in his theories.
**Rald**: If I have any questions I can go to Principle Vundo, who can totally answer all my questions related to arcana.
**Rald**: Besides, the reason I'm learning arcana is for me to do arcana massage in the future.
**Rald**: A hardcore scholar like Rehoboam, probably thinks I am just wasting time.
*Rald looks at his watch.*
*The watch is obviously one of Turing's creations, Rald must be getting familiar with Never Isle already.*
**Rald**: Ah, I was enjoying our chat so much that I'm running out of time.
**Rald**: I still need to do massage for Bernard after I finish my training at the Arcana Tower today.
**Rald**: Not only am I studying arcana massage, but I'm also learning how to give massage to Gyees in different beast forms.
**Player**: Wow, that's impressive!
**Rald**: Hahaha, it's easy to work hard on something you love, isn't it?
**Rald**: I'm enjoying myself!
**Rald**: I'd better go, let's have a drink at night after I finish!
**Player**: Got it!

**-Intimacy Level 9**

**Player**: Here you go, this is your Light of Light.
**Rald**: Thank you, the colors are gorgeous!
**Rald**: It's done with arcana, isn't it?
**Player**: I suppose so, I'm not sure how it works though.
**Rald**: ... Hm!
**Rald**: This is delicious!
**Player**: I'm glad you like it.
**Player**: Speaking of which, is your Full-Service Spa open yet?
**Player**: How is the business?
**Rald**: It was quite slow at first, although still better than expected.
**Rald**: Then gradually thanks to our customers' word-of-mouth promotion, we've built a good reputation, and now...
**Rald**: We have a continuous stream of customers and our business is doing great. We've hired a few apprentices to help us.
**Player**: Wow...
**Rald**: It does give me happiness and a sense of achievement...
**Rald**: But I'm worried about something.
**Rald**: Kovit is a sentimental guy, he misses Morning Wood and our friends there.
**Rald**: It's the opposite for me, I'd always been under my father's control, I didn't have much personal life over there...
**Rald**: I had very few friends, only Tomoki and my colleagues at the massage parlor...
**Rald**: But ever since I came to Never Isle, I have made a lot more friends than before.
**Rald**: What worries me is...
**Rald**: I actually haven't been doing massage for very long, it's only been 2 years since I first started.
**Player**: Really?!
**Rald**: No!
**Rald**: I can only say, as an apprentice I'm doing quite well.
**Rald**: But I'm after all still an apprentice, I still have a lot to learn.
**Rald**: I'm just an apprentice myself but I'm hiring others to be my apprentice, I'm worried that there's not much I can teach them.
**Rald**: And if I get too busy, I won't have time to hang out with my friends.
**Rald**: Like, I would have less time drinking and chatting with you...
**Rald**: But my worries are nothing compared to Kovit's.
**Rald**: I'm more worried about him.
**Rald**: He always likes to bury his troubles and pretend everything's fine in front of others. That makes me feel bad.
**Rald**: Especially after he tried to organize the Morning Wood Festival but failed...
**Rald**: I could feel he's getting more and more depressed.
**Rald**: That's why I have an idea, I might need your help later.
**Player**: What is it?
**Rald**: I told Kovit, the failure was not because of the Morning Wood Festival.
**Rald**: The Morning Wood Festival is about people splashing water on each other to keep away the evil spirits.
**Rald**: Although in Luxium there's no such a tradition, but people here also enjoy partying, they also love receiving kind wishes.
**Rald**: If the festival is well planned, I believe we can succeed!
**Rald**: Under my encouragement, he's agreed to plan the festival together with me.
**Rald**: We'll officially be holding the Morning Wood Festival in Never Isle!
**Player**: Sure, sounds fun, how can I help?
**Rald**: Haha, I might need you to help me with the promotion, I'll keep you posted.
**Player**: Okay!

**-Intimacy Level 10**

**Rald**: Player, good news, the Never Isle parliament has approved my festival proposal.
**Rald**: The Order of Equality has agreed to help with the promotion, and they have designated a water splashing area for the Morning Wood Festival.
**Rald**: Kovit is purchasing materials and preparing the venue.
**Rald**: If nothing goes wrong, I can already see that this is going to be a success.
**Player**: Wow, then what do you need from me?
**Player**: I feel like you've done everything already.
**Rald**: Haha, I've talk about this with Kovit.
**Rald**: Since we arrived in Luxium, we've been owing you too many favors.
**Rald**: You saved us from the Shadows, brought us to Never Isle, helped us look for investors for our business...
**Player**: That's okay, I'm willing to help you guys.
**Rald**: I know that you are willing to, but I shouldn't have troubled you so much.
**Rald**: So, please just do us a small favor this time.
**Rald**: Can you please help us find them?
**Rald**: And please hand them out to your friends, so they can enter with the vouchers.
**Rald**: Trust me, everyone's going to have a great time.
**Player**: Sure, I can do that.

**-Intimacy Level 11**

**Player**: Rald, we are here!
**Rald**: Hahaha, you brought so many people with you!
**Vundo**: You picked the perfect day, there're no classes today!
**Eddie**: I specifically took a day off for this!
**Kovit**: Haha, thank you everyone for your support!
**Miles**: I'm not here to support, I'm here to make a challenge!
**Miles**: I heard you are quite good with the water gun, come try me!
**Kovit**: Haha, come on, I'm not afraid of you!
**Eddie**: Kovit, let me help you!
**Miles**: Yo, little Eddie, do you want to eat my shot?
**Eddie**: Your victory is not certain yet, go ahead, make my day!
**Vundo**: Those two... at it again?
**Rald**: Water is a sign of blessing, I think he's trying to bless Miles.
**Eddie**: No... I...
**Eddie**: Who's there?!
**Miles**: Hahaha, I got you!
**Eddie**: Damn it, you ambushed me!
**Eddie**: You're done! Miles!
**Sig**: Haha, looks fun, count me in!
**Yang**: Hey, which side should we join?
**Chang**: I... am not good at water fights.
**Yang**: Then go be a cheerleader, I'll join Miles.
*Everyone plays together happily...*
*Scene transition*
**Rald**: Haha, look, Kovit is having a great time.
**Player**: Yeah, everyone's enjoying themselves.
**Player**: This Morning Wood Festival is so popular, I would call it a big success!
**Rald**: Hahaha, thank you for inviting all these people!
**Rald**: But actually, I don't usually like being in such a crowded place.
**Rald**: I prefer being alone with my intimate friends.
**Player**: Oh, so do you want to go somewhere else?
**Rald**: Sure.
*Player and Rald go to a secluded corner on Never Isle*
**Rald**: Hey, are there any festivals on Earth? If there's a festival you like, we can celebrate it here as well.
**Rald**: I'll write the proposal for you and take care of the logistics.
**Rald**: This is great for helping us feel familiar, and it is also a novelty for the local people here in Never Isle.
**Rald**: I think it's not a bad idea.
**Player**: Hm... I couldn't think of any at the moment.
**Player**: But I think you're very impressive, not only did you manage to adapt to the new environment so quickly, you're even able to make changes to it.
**Player**: Your learning ability is incredible, whether it's about massage, investment, swordsmanship or arcana, you mastered all these very quickly
**Rald**: ...
**Rald**: Thanks.
**Rald**: Indeed, how ever much I dislike my father, I can't deny that...
**Rald**: The reason I possess all these abilities is because I was trained under a high pressure environment created by my father.
**Player**: I see...
**Player**: I'm curious about your father.
**Rald**: Are you sure... you want to spoil this joyous occasion by talking about him?
**Rald**: I've been developing a special massage, which could help people release their stress and make them feel happy...
**Rald**: Do you... want to try?
**Player**: I...
*Rald walks towards you with a serious look on his face.*
**Rald**: Why do you look so panicked?
**Rald**: Although you do look super cute when you're panicked.
*Rald approaches you and slowly goes down...*
**Rald**: Relax, it's going to feel great.
*...*
*...*

**-Intimacy Level 12**

**Rald**: Heh...
**Rald**: Is there any more wine, can I have some please?
**Player**: Hmm...
**Rald**: Earlier at the Morning Wood Festival...
**Rald**: You asked me about my father, didn't you?
**Rald**: After arriving in this world, I had decided to let go of my past and not talk about it.
**Rald**: But since you are curious, I'm willing to tell you.
**Player**: ...
**Rald**: My name is Rald Schwartz.
**Rald**: Schwartz is my last name, and also the name of a conglomerate.
**Rald**: My father is the founder.
**Rald**: Since young I'd been leading a life according to his strict plan, learning all kinds of knowledge to get into business school, and become the president of the bank...
**Rald**: Even my marriage was arranged.
**Rald**: My whole life had been planned by him.
**Rald**: I admit that a lot of my likeable attributes came from my background.
**Rald**: I became a very outstanding person because of my background, I had to.
**Rald**: But this is my life, it's not just a part of his plan.
**Player**: Well, have you tried talking to him?
**Rald**: I've tried multiple times, he wouldn't listen no matter what.
**Rald**: He always thinks his plans are the best, and the most perfect path.
**Rald**: But that's not what I want.
**Rald**: I want to prove that I can be outstanding on my own, I don't need to depend on my father all my life.
**Rald**: Not just to prove to my father and the world, but also to myself.
**Rald**: I want to see what I'm capable of without him.
**Rald**: Like massage, it's something that I enjoy but my father despises.
**Rald**: I know I will do well in this profession.
**Rald**: I know he can't see it, but I can.
**Rald**: Coming up there is going to be an important massage competition.
**Rald**: In Elysiann, Felix is going to host an Ocean Blue Massage Competition.
**Rald**: I want to prove myself by winning a gold medal!
**Player**: I'm sure you can.
**Player**: At least I've been charmed by your massage technique.
**Rald**: Haha, if you like it.
**Rald**: I would like to give you another massage. This time I'm going to do it with my latest invention, flux massage.
**Rald**: If you want, I'm going to give you...
**Rald**: ... The 'Perfect Ending'.
**Player**: ...
*Player smiles*
*You spent a wonderful time with Rald...*

**-Intimacy Level 13**

*Elysiann, Felix's seaside mansion.*
*The Ocean Blue Massage Competition is currently on-going...*
*Due to the generous prizes and effective promotion, almost all the top masseurs in Luxium have attended.*
*Felix has built several massage rooms for the competition, each with its unique views and atmosphere.*
*Contestants are free to choose their own room, and they'll do massage for five judges on a rotational basis.*
*After five judges give their ratings, according to the scores, only five masseurs will make it to the finals...*
*Currently, both Rald and Kovit have advanced to the final round, they are going to give massage to Felix one by one...*
*Their ranking will be decided by Felix's final ratings, and also the votes by judges and audiences.*
*At last, the ceremony party will be held at the hall of Felix's house, which is already full of guests and audiences...*
*The audiences watch the arcana mirroring by the projection crystals, busy deciding whom they should vote for.*
*Without doubt, you give your vote to Rald.*
*...*
*At night, the massage competition is coming to an end...*
*Everyone is waiting anxiously at their seat for Felix and the masseurs to show up.*
*Moments later, Felix appears on stage with 5 masseurs.*
**Felix**: Good evening, I am...
**Felix**: The eldest son of the Chief Executive Officer of the city of blue ocean Elysiann, and Honorary Vice Chairman of the Elysiann Trade Union...
**Felix**: The investor and instructor of Elysiann Sergeant Academy, and the Curator and Director of the Luxium Art Museum.
**Felix**: ... Felix!
**Felix**: It's time for the Ocean Blue Massage Competition award party to begin!
**Felix**: Sorry to keep you waiting, the tally keeper is counting the votes now.
**Felix**: Now let me announce, my vote!
**Felix**: Mr. Philip...
**Felix**: Mr. Philip has done a great job, he's also my personal masseur. In Elysiann, no one could rival his technique.
**Felix**: But sadly, there's a dark horse in the competition this time.
**Felix**: I'm sorry, Philip.
**Felix**: Under the principle of justice, I'm going to vote for...
**Felix**: ... from the 'Full-service' Spa...
**Player**: Is it going to be Rald, or Kovit?
**Felix**: Mr. Rald!
**Rald**: Thanks.
**Some Audience**: Wow, I knew it'd be Rald, he's super cute!
**Some Audience**: I already knew it was him when I was watching the mirroring, Felix looked overwhelmed.
**Some Audience**: I've been to the Full-Service Spa in Never Isle, Rald deserves it!
**Some Audience**: I think I'd prefer Kovit...
**Felix**: Everyone, be quiet, let me explain.
**Felix**: Long time ago, before the Full-Service Spa was even opened, I'd already tried Mr. Rald's massage.
**Felix**: Back then his massage technique was impeccable, he was at a very similar level to Mr. Philip.
**Felix**: But today, I'm totally captivated!
**Felix**: He's mastered the arcana massage technique...
**Felix**: He can even create a sensational territory with arcana...
**Felix**: Wherever we are, he can create the atmosphere I need with arcana!
**Felix**: Aroma, fragrance... melody... even magnificent landscape... he can give me everything I want!
**Felix**: Sometimes I feel like I'm bathing in an ocean of flowers, enjoying a gentle massage...
**Felix**: Sometimes I feel like I'm floating among stars, flux being injected into me, stimulating every inch of my body...
**Felix**: Oh my god, the tingling sensation of pleasure strikes me all at once, creating a resonance within my head!
**Felix**: Hence, I would say, he's no longer just a masseur...
**Felix**: He, is a great architect, he, is the creator of heaven!
*There is loud applauses from the audience...*
*Coming up, it's time to count the votes from our audiences and other judges...*
*The first place goes to Kovit, Rald comes second with 3 votes behind.*
*However, Felix's vote carries more weight, finally, Rald becomes the champion over all other masseurs.*
*Kovit comes second place.*
*After the competition... you meet with Rald...*
**Player**: Congratulations, you are the champion!
**Rald**: It was a close call, everyone was very strong.
**Rald**: Just that my flux massage is more of a novelty.
**Rald**: And I didn't even think of using arcana in giving massage, it was your suggestion!
**Rald**: Speaking of which, I should really thank you!
**Player**: Haha, we are buddies, you don't have to.
**Player**: It was just a random suggestion.
**Player**: You invented this massage technique and mastered it in such a short period of time! That's impressive!
**Player**: Now, you have finally proved yourself!
**Rald**: Hahaha, you're right.
**Rald**: I think we should celebrate!
**Player**: How should we celebrate?
**Rald**: Were you satisfied... with the 'Perfect Ending'... last time?
*Choice 1.1 - So satisfied, that I want even more... of your flux!*
**Rald**: As you wish.
*Rald comes close to you, his hands drift towards your collar and buttons...*
*Next to your ear, you can feel the warmth of his breath...*
*Slowly...*
*...*
*...*
*Scene ends*
*Choice 1.2 - It's fine, I'm happy with the regular massage.*
**Rald**: Ok, got it...
**Rald**: Please lie down.
*Rald does the 'Deep tissue massage' for you.*
*...*
*...*
*Scene ends*
*Choice 1.3 - How about I give you a 'Happy Ending'?*
**Rald**: Oh? The client massaging the masseur?
**Rald**: Interesting, I would love to.
*Rald takes off his clothes and lies on the bed.*
*As you get closer, you can feel butterflies in your stomach...*
*...*
*...*
*Scene ends*
*Choice 1.4 - (Kiss him without saying anything)*
*He holds you tight and moves with you passionately...*
*You kiss for a long time...*
*Suddenly he picks you up and puts you on the bed...*
*...*
*...*
*Scene ends*

**-Intimacy Level 14**

**Player**: You haven't been here for days.
**Player**: Have you lost your feelings for me?
**Rald**: Haha, of course not, how's that possible?
**Rald**: You know I've been busy lately...
**Rald**: Ever since the Ocean Blue competition we became famous, we are seeing more and more customers and people are willing to invest with us.
**Rald**: The Full-Service Spa has already opened branches...in BlackFlame City, Elysiann and Eversun...
**Rald**: Even one at the Shadowhunters headquarter in Loong Mountains, servicing the Shadowhunters exclusively.
**Rald**: We've sent many masseurs who are specialized in giving massage to humanoids to serve them.
**Rald**: I'm too occupied with management and masseur training that I have very little time to do massage myself...
**Rald**: After all the hassle, it's like everything is back square one.
**Player**: Haha, you are simply destined to be a boss, aren't you?
**Rald**: Please don't make fun of me.
**Rald**: Although, once the business becomes more stable, I'll have a lot more free time.
**Rald**: At least I can promise to come and see you every day.
**Player**: I'm not asking you to come everyday, I was just joking.
**Player**: Your career is very important. It's impressive to see what Full-Service Spa has achieved so far!
**Rald**: No, none of this would have happened without your help.
**Rald**: From the very beginning, you helped us find investors...
**Rald**: And then you introduced me to Principle Vundo, who inspired me to use arcana and flux to give massage...
**Rald**: You helped Kovit and I resolve our problems and confusions...
**Rald**: You encouraged me to participate in the Ocean Blue competition...
**Rald**: Every step of the way, from the beginning till now, you've always been with me, supporting me.
**Player**: Err... why did you say this all of a sudden...
**Rald**: That's because...
**Rald**: Most importantly, I have been deeply drawn to you the entire time.
**Player**: ...
**Rald**: Our relationship has long surpassed friendship.
**Rald**: My feelings for you are much more than just as a friend.
**Player**: They're...
**Rald**: Today I came here to confirm your answer.
*Using arcana, Rald fetches a bouquet of roses from the storage crystal...*
*And a beautiful diamond ring.*
*He goes down on one knee, looks up at you fondly.*
**Rald**: Player, let's get married.
**Rald**: From today on, I will keep you company and give you massage, everyday.
**Rald**: Even if you go back to Earth, I'll go with you.
**Rald**: From now on, my hands belong to you only.
**Rald**: No, not just my hands, all my organs, every inch of my skin...
**Rald**: ... They all belong to you, forever!
**Rald**: Will you marry me?
*You're still in shock and don't know how to respond, you receive the bouquet from him, dazed...*
*And then, Rald holds your hand, and puts on the ring for you...*
*Followed with a kiss.*
*While he's kissing you, he hugs you from behind...*
*The flux from his hand surrounds your entire body...*
*You feel overwhelmed by pleasure, slowly your clothes falls off...*
*...*
*...*

### Dates

**This section contains spoilers for Date scenes.**

**Best Massage**

**-Intro**

**Rald**: Player, it's been a long time since I last gave you a massage.
**Rald**: If you need a massage, just let me know anytime.
**Player**: Sure, please come!
*Scene transition*
**Rald**: Hey, when was the last time I gave you a massage? I can't remember.
**Rald**: Was it a month ago? Or even longer?
**Player**: Hmm... I think it was almost two months ago.
**Rald**: Player, it's best to have a massage 2 to 3 times per month.
**Rald**: It's been too long since your last massage, plus you've been travelling so much, your muscles are probably suffering from strain.
**Rald**: Sorry, it was my negligence.
**Rald**: I've been so busy lately, I didn't pay enough attention to your body's condition.
**Rald**: Last time I saw you, you would massage your own back from time to time...
**Rald**: Anyway.
**Rald**: Since you have time today, pick the massage you like.
**Rald**: Let me give you a massage.
**Player**: Thank you, I'll have a...

**-Deep tissue massage. - 700 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Hmm, wise choice.
**Rald**: The Deep tissue massage can help realign the muscles and tendons near your joints...
**Rald**: And help you completely relax.
**Rald**: Now, take off your clothes and lie down.
**Rald**: I'll take care of the rest.
**Player**: ...

**-'Happy ending' - 500 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Oh?
**Rald**: So this is what you want.
**Rald**: 'Happy Ending' helps you relax mentally and physically...
**Rald**: But it can't treat your fatigue and muscle strains.
**Rald**: It's just a little something extra after the massage.
**Rald**: But if that's what you want, I won't say no.
**Rald**: Let me give you a regular massage first, then I'll give you whatever you want.
**Rald**: Now, take off your clothes and lie down.
**Rald**: I'll take care of the rest.
**Player**: ...

**-The best massage doesn't need a name. - 900 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Oh?
**Player**: Because I trust you, my whole body is at your disposal.
**Player**: I believe, you as an outstanding masseur, would know your customer's body even better than himself.
**Rald**: Hahaha, I'm flattered.
**Rald**: But, I understand what you mean.
**Rald**: I know your body well, so that I can adjust my hand movements according to the condition of your body.
**Rald**: This kind of tailor-made massage doesn't need a name.
**Player**: Correct.
**Rald**: Well said, I agree with you completely.
**Rald**: Now, take off your clothes and lie down.
**Rald**: Leave your body to me...
**Rald**: Let me show you, the full service by an outstanding masseur!
**Player**: ...

**Fencing**

**-Intro**

**Rald**: Player, although I have a dinner appointment with you...
**Rald**: But I've come across some difficulties in my swordsmanship, I want to practice some more.
**Rald**: It's not a problem, go ahead and eat first if you're hungry...
**Rald**: If you're not hungry, please wait for me a little longer.
**Player**: I'll go watch you practice on the training field.
*Scene transition*
**Rald**: Player, you're here!
**Rald**: Let's go get something to eat.
**Player**: Oh? I thought you were doing sword practice.
**Rald**: You are here already, I shouldn't keep you waiting.
**Rald**: I don't like to waste other people's time.
**Player**: It's fine, I like watching sword practice. Maybe I can even help you spot the issues.
**Rald**: Haha, even Ms. Mira and Master Lan couldn't spot anything wrong.
**Rald**: They think, I've reached a plateau...
**Rald**: Only through intensive training can I break through the plateau...
**Rald**: Apparently, everyone who trains with sword comes across the same issue.
**Rald**: And the only solution is to train harder.
**Player**: It makes sense...
**Rald**: I'm not afraid of training, neither am I lazy.
**Rald**: Just that, swordsmanship is only for my self-protection, it's not my main profession.
**Rald**: As a professional masseur, I'd rather focus my time on improving my massage techniques...
**Rald**: Rather than on swordsmanship.
**Rald**: So I am not going to avoid training, but I also don't want to put the cart before the horse.
**Rald**: Plus... there must be a focus to your training.
**Rald**: Training can be much more efficient if it is back up by a sound theory.
**Rald**: On the contrary, practicing aimlessly is often ineffective...
**Rald**: The thing that I am confused about right now, is the direction...
**Rald**: What should be the focus of my training?

**-Flux. - 900 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Flux?
**Rald**: I've reached a plateau in swordsmanship, not flux or arcana study.
**Rald**: They are complete different things, aren't they?
**Player**: Not necessarily, both Master Lan and Ms. Mira use flux in their fencing techniques.
**Player**: Even Master Ranmaru, who's been studying kendo for decades, started a style of swordsmanship called 'Way of Arcana'.
**Rald**: That's true.
**Player**: I guess your original world is very similar to Earth...
**Player**: A world without arcana or flux.
**Player**: Back home, have you ever heard of kendo masters who can kill beasts effortlessly...
**Player**: Or even Shadow beasts which have been zombified and strengthened?
**Rald**: Things like that are near impossible, because the power of the sword will never exceed that of the gun.
**Player**: But in Luxium, one can use the power of flux to enhance your strikes, to strengthen your blows.
**Player**: Furthermore, they are using actual physical swords...
**Player**: But your sword, is already flux itself.
**Player**: Traditional swordsmanship techniques can be useful for you but don't limit yourself.
**Player**: Their swords need to be brandished...
**Player**: And you, you can control the flux, to let your sword brandish itself.
**Rald**: To let my sword brandish itself...
**Rald**: I see.
**Player**: Moreover, you can even let your sword...
**Rald**: Brandish with me.
**Player**: Wow, how did you know what I was about to say?
**Rald**: Haha, I've never thought of that before. But now that you mentioned it, I feel enlightened!
**Rald**: I know how I should train now...
**Rald**: As long as I practice that way, my fencing will become swifter, stronger, more agile, and harder to be defended.
**Rald**: It's getting late, let's go get something to eat, it's on me!
**Player**: Yeah!

**-Body movement. - 700 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Why body movement?
**Player**: The sword and your body are a whole.
**Player**: When your body is flexible, your fencing can be flexible.
**Player**: Speed is power, it means more opportunities, less weaknesses.
**Rald**: I see, I'm enlightened
**Rald**: Through speed training, my fencing will become swift and agile...
**Rald**: Great, this is the focus for my practice from tomorrow on.
**Rald**: It's getting late, let's go get something to eat, it's on me!
**Player**: Yeah.

**-Training hard. - 500 Intimacy**

**Rald**: I knew it, even you said that.
**Rald**: I get it. I guess I'll have to give up fencing for now.
**Player**: Huh? Why?
**Rald**: As I said, my focus is being a masseur.
**Rald**: Wait till I become accomplished with my massage technique...
**Rald**: I'll work hard to break through the plateau in my fencing later.
**Player**: I see, I guess that's the way it goes.
**Player**: After all people pursue different things.
**Rald**: Yeah.
**Rald**: It's getting late, let's go get something to eat, it's on me!
**Player**: Yeah.

**Equipment**

**-Intro**

**Rald**: Player, I'm feeling confused about something lately, I want to talk to you.
**Rald**: Do you have time, can I come over and have a drink?
**Player**: Sure, you're welcome!
*Scene transition*
**Player**: What's wrong? What happened?
**Rald**: It's nothing, just something to do with massage.
**Rald**: Some clients think my massage tool is too dirty and obscene.
**Rald**: It makes me confused.
**Rald**: If your inner needs are suppressed, and you don't have an outlet to release...
**Rald**: It can lead to significant negative impact mentally and physically.
**Rald**: This massage tool is effective for stress release and health enhancement.
**Rald**: I don't understand why it is obscene and dirty.
**Rald**: What confuses me even more is that more than one customer said so.
**Rald**: Is it really that obscene?
**Rald**: Player, I want to hear your opinion.

**-It's normal for people to think that. - 700 Intimacy**

**Rald**: ...
**Player**: ...
**Rald**: Oh so that's what you think...
**Rald**: So, that's what you like, is it?
**Player**: Erh, I...
**Rald**: It's okay, we're all human beings after all.
**Rald**: But, if that's what you think...
**Rald**: In consideration of my old customers, I shouldn't change my way of massaging.
**Rald**: Thank you for letting me know your point of view so honestly.
**Rald**: I'm a bit tired, I should go back now, see you tomorrow.
**Rald**: Good night, Player.
**Player**: ... Good night.

**-Everyone thinks differently. - 900 Intimacy**

**Player**: Although it's not what I think.
**Player**: And I know you don't mean that.
**Player**: But I can understand why a lot of customers would think so.
**Player**: A lot of them come and get massage from you because of your charm...
**Rald**: ...
**Rald**: It does appear to be the case.
**Rald**: But that is also part of their needs, and it does help them relax...
**Rald**: It is a fact.
**Player**: So if there are pros and cons, and it is unavoidable anyway, I don't see the need to change.
**Rald**: Hmm, I see.
**Rald**: I think many people, including my friends have noticed this point.
**Rald**: But you, you are the only one who's honest with me.
**Rald**: Whether I change the style of my massage or not...
**Rald**: I must thank you, my most sincere friend!
**Player**: ...

**-This is what everyone likes. - 500 Intimacy**

**Player**: Different people hold different views even regarding the same thing.
**Player**: Most of the time, people only judge from their own perspective.
**Rald**: Haha, so you're saying, people who think like that...
**Rald**: Are the ones with the dirty mind, right?
**Player**: Although, people who are truly dirty wouldn't need that.
**Player**: They need something more stimulating.
**Player**: And it's quite unlikely they would call someone else dirty.
**Player**: I think...
**Player**: Those are the people who really need to let off some steam.
**Rald**: Oh?
**Player**: People whose needs are satisfied, are usually more open to these things...
**Player**: And people who try to avoid it, would easily end up having nowhere to release their stress.
**Player**: Criticizing others is also their way of releasing stress.
**Player**: In my point of view, maybe with your outstanding massage technique...
**Player**: You can bring them health and pleasure...
**Player**: Make them fall in love with your massage tools.
**Rald**: Haha, I see.
**Rald**: You have a good point
**Rald**: If I notice any customer who's stressed but trying to avoid it...
**Rald**: I'll be extra careful.
**Rald**: Every time I ask you for help, your analysis is always spot on.
**Rald**: You can always find angles I couldn't think of.
**Player**: Haha, I'm flattered.

### Trifle

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**Attracting Investors**

Rald and Kovit decides to open a branch of Full Service Spa on Never Isle, but...

**-Part 1**

*Scene - Never Isle*
**Rald**: Player, you know how I told you about finding investors?
**Rald**: I've come across a little problem, just wondering if you can help me out.
**Player**: Yeah I remember, tell me, what's the problem?
**Rald**: I've finished the market research and the analysis report.
**Rald**: But now, I can't decide who to approach to be my investor.
**Rald**: I hear there are two powerful organizations in Never Isle...
**Rald**: The Order of Equality and the Oathblades.
**Rald**: Which do you think I should approach?
**Rald**: Or which do you think is the better option.
**Player**: Investing in a massage parlor... I think you should ask...
*Choice 1.1 - Order of Equality.*
*Go to Part 2*
*Choice 1.2 - Oathblades.*
*Go to Part 3*
*Choice 1.3 - Someone outside Never Isle.*
*Go to Part 4*

**-Part 2**

**Player**: The order of Equality has deep pockets, and a massage parlor in Never Isle will be mainly servicing Gyees...
**Player**: The Order of Equality should be willing to invest.
**Rald**: Order of Equality, I agree with you.
**Rald**: Then, who should I talk to about this?

**-Choice 1.1 - Talk to Eddie.**

**Player**: It's Eddie's day off today, I think he's wandering around Never Isle, let's go find him!
**Rald**: All right.
*Player and Rald find Eddie on the isle*
*Rald told Eddie about his situation.*
**Eddie**: ... Open a full service Spa on Never Isle?
**Eddie**: I like your idea, and I think the people of Never Isle would like it too.
**Eddie**: But, I don't have the authority to divert the Order of Equality's funds.
**Eddie**: And my own funds have all been put into factory construction for the Order...
**Eddie**: I am sorry to say I cannot help you.
**Rald**: Don't say that Eddie, You've helped me plenty already.
**Eddie**: Haha, those were just little things.
**Eddie**: But, although I can't make the investment myself, I can pass this on to President Jonas for you.
**Eddie**: I think the President would be happy to invest.
**Player**: That's great!
**Eddie**: Yeah, you guys wait for the good news.
**Eddie**: Once I set up a meeting for you with the President, I'll let you know.
**Rald**: Thank you
*Next day, Eddie contacts you and Rald. He has made an appointment with President Jonas.*
**Player**: (Meet Jonas with Rald?)
*Choice 1.1.1 - Yes. - 8 Intimacy*
*Go to Choice 1.3*
*Choice 1.1.2 - No.*
**Rald**: Never mind, I can handle it, thanks.
**Player**: Okay, good luck!
*Scene ends*

**-Choice 1.2 - Talk to General Will.**

**Player**: I know General Will quite well, let's go together?
**Rald**: Great, Thanks.
*Player and Rald find Will on the isle*
*Rald tells Will about his situation.*
**Will**: Investing in a massage parlor?
**Will**: Nope.
**Rald**: ...
**Will**: The Light of Purity's funds can only be used on the military.
**Rald**: The soldiers spend a lot of time in trainings and battles. They need something to help them relax their muscles, like massages.
**Will**: Then I will hire a massager or a therapist, not investing in a shop.
**Rald**: Sure... I understand your decision
**Will**: Young man, I know your shop will definitely make money.
**Will**: I had a look at your report, it was very well presented.
**Will**: Even the best clerks in the Light of Purity would not be as professional as you.
**Will**: Although I don't know why you chose to become a masseur...
**Will**: But I believe that with your professional attitude, you will succeed in what ever field you choose.
**Rald**: Thanks... But?
**Will**: Haha, but...
**Will**: The light of Purity is a military organization, we're not in charge of making money. I do not get involved in business investments.
**Will**: Of course, I can take you to see President Jonas.
**Player**: Really, thank you very much!
**Will**: Haha, Player, you don't need to be courteous with me.
**Will**: Besides, you've helped the Order of Equality a lot.
**Will**: Although personally I can't help you with the investment, but I can take this analysis report to President Jonas.
**Will**: I think he'd be willing to invest.
**Rald**: Thank you very much, General!
**Will**: You're welcome, wait a moment please.
*Moments later, Will returns.*
**Will**: Come on, President Jonas is waiting for you.
**Player**: (Meet Jonas with Rald?)
*Choice 1.2.1 - Yes. - 8 Intimacy*
*Go to Choice 1.3*
*Choice 1.2.2 - No.*
**Rald**: Never mind, I can handle it, thanks.
**Player**: Okay, good luck!

**-Choice 1.3 - Go straight to President Jonas. - 8 Intimacy**

*Scene - Outside the Order of Equality headquarters*
*Rald tells Jonas about his situation.*
**Jonas**: Hmm... a massage parlor...
**Jonas**: Mr. Rald, is it?
**Rald**: Yes.
**Jonas**: I hear in your home world, you were a banker?
**Rald**: Something like that, I was a bank manager, I did massage therapy as a part-time job.
**Jonas**: Your report is very well presented.
**Jonas**: I can see that the investment industry must be very well established in your home world, is that right?
**Rald**: Indeed.
**Rald**: In my home world, both technology and economy are more developed than Luxium.
**Jonas**: Well, just like Earth, it is like Luxium in the future.
**Jonas**: In Luxium, both the finance and banking industry are new entities...
**Jonas**: No, or should I say, they are not even industries yet, merely beginnings.
**Jonas**: So can you understand how valuable your experience in this industry is to the Order of Equality?
**Rald**: ...
*Rald has a shocked look on his face*
**Jonas**: Mr. Rald, you will become a pioneer in this field.
**Rald**: ... President Jonas, right now I just want to become a Masseur.
**Jonas**: Hmm, okay.
**Jonas**: In your report, you estimate that your shop will break even from the fourth quarter...
**Jonas**: and even with 10 staff members, your stable quarterly revenue...
**Jonas**: Though optimistic, but it is not high.
**Jonas**: I am willing to pay you triple your estimated quarterly revenue...
**Jonas**: as your salary.
**Player**: Salary? 3 times of the quarterly revenue?!
**Jonas**: That's right, Player, I think your friend is worth this price.
**Rald**: That indeed is a handsome salary.
**Rald**: However... President Jonas, I am not opening a massage parlor to make money.
**Jonas**: Mr. Rald, I think you may have misunderstood my meaning.
**Jonas**: I will not interfere with you opening a massage parlor, plus, I am willing to contribute twice the amount you need as investment to the massage parlor.
**Jonas**: However...
**Rald**: However I can only operate the massage parlor in my spare time, and focus on finance as my main duty, is that right?
**Jonas**: That's right, the Order of Equality needs someone with your talent.
**Jonas**: You can spend the money on renovation and employing better masseurs...
**Jonas**: Let the reputation of the Full Service Spa be known all over Luxium.
**Jonas**: Isn't that even better?
**Rald**: ...
**Rald**: Thank you for your generous offer, President Jonas.
**Jonas**: Every one has their own decisions.
**Jonas**: Mr. Rald, in this world, there are not many who don't like money.
**Jonas**: These people generally fall into two categories.
**Jonas**: First are those who are no good at making money, Second are those with a profound understanding of money.
**Jonas**: I think, you are the latter.
**Rald**: You flatter me President Jonas.
**Jonas**: Ha.
**Jonas**: Can I try your massage?
**Jonas**: I want to know, what makes you choose this profession.
**Rald**: Of course, what kind of massage would you like, President?
**Jonas**: I hear massages are good for relieving fatigue and repairing muscle strains. So I'll try something effective.
**Rald**: 'Deep tissue massage' should be able to do that, it is also one of my specialty massages.
**Rald**: However, this kind of massage can be quite painful, is that okay for you?
**Jonas**: Good medicine is often bitter. If this pain is good for my body, then I am willing to endure it.
**Jonas**: Mr. Rald, Please come with me.
**Rald**: Yes.
**Rald**: Player, please wait for me here, this shouldn't take long.
**Player**: Okay, good luck!
**Rald**: Thank you!
*Rald and Jonas enter the headquarters*
*You wait at the door. You can hear sounds of their conversation.*
*...*
**Rald**: President Jonas, please relax, your muscles are quite tense.
**Jonas**: Sorry, maybe the pain...sss... is making my muscles tense up.
**Jonas**: Hmm... phew...
*Jonas breathes heavily, seemingly in a lot of pain, but trying desperately to not yell out.*
**Jonas**: ... Hmm... Ho ho, this really is quite painful.
**Rald**: President, the condition of your body is worrying.
**Rald**: Knots and bad circulation... and serious muscles fatigue.
**Rald**: Especially here at back of your shoulders and the base of your neck.
**Rald**: It must get sore here quite often.
**Jonas**: Yes, indeed.
**Jonas**: ... Hmm... what's the cause?
**Rald**: Sitting in the same position for too long, plus lack of sleep and stress, can all contribute to this condition.
**Rald**: This massage targets deeper soft tissue structures, especially the muscles and tendons near your joints.
**Rald**: It realigns your muscles, it is good for repairing strains and spasms.
**Jonas**: Oh... I see... sss...
**Jonas**: Indeed, I have been busy with work, sitting for long periods of time, dealing with documents... sss...
**Jonas**: The more assets we accumulate, the more problems ... sss... ahh...
**Jonas**: ... More problems we face, further more, many of those new problems... have not been experienced before...
**Jonas**: I heard from Player... and Yan Shu-Chi, that economics is already an established field of knowledge on Earth...
**Jonas**: ... Oww!!
**Player**: (Who would've thought President Jonas could make such a sound...)
**Player**: (It sounds very painful...)
**Jonas**: Sorry, I lost my composure.
**Rald**: No problem, if you feel pain, you should yell out.
**Rald**: It can help you release some of the stress.
**Jonas**: Right... Advisor Yan Su-chi and Player had both told me about... Ooo...
**Jonas**: ... About some... basic economic theories... I think...
**Jonas**: sss... ooo...
**Rald**: President Jonas, please don't think about work during the massage. Otherwise you won't be able to relax.
**Jonas**: Phuu... I understand... thank you...
*Rald continues to massage Jonas*
*...*
*A few moments later...*
*Rald and Jonas return to Player*
**Jonas**: Your massage is very painful, but after the massage, I feel much more relaxed.
**Rald**: However, this pain will continue until tomorrow or the day after.
**Rald**: President, you should put some ice on the painful areas at home.
**Rald**: Also, massage is no substitute for medical treatment and rest.
**Rald**: President Jonas, you should consider seeing a doctor about your condition.
**Jonas**: Hmm, I see.
**Jonas**: Your skills are worthy of my investment.
**Jonas**: And your original price was too low, I am willing to invest double.
**Rald**: Really, thank you very much!
**Jonas**: You're welcome.
**Jonas**: Well... let's discuss your position here...
**Jonas**: If you like being a masseur so much, I wouldn't force you to give it up.
**Jonas**: We can change our approach, for instance, you can be my financial consultant.
**Jonas**: You can continue to work as a masseur, and in your spare time, you can give me advise and assistance...
**Jonas**: How does that sound?
**Jonas**: Of course, your salary would not be as high as a full time position.
**Rald**: That's fine, I accept.
**Rald**: The Order of Equality has provided me with a place to live since coming to Never Isle.
**Rald**: If there's anyway I can help, as long as it's within my ability, I am more than happy to oblige.
**Jonas**: Excellent.
**Jonas**: I will arrange someone to contact you about the investment and the consultant position.
**Jonas**: If you have other needs, such as difficulty with renovation and promotion, you can ask him too.
**Jonas**: You have the Order of Equality's full support.
**Rald**: Thank you President Jonas.
**Jonas**: Yes.
**Jonas**: I have something to attend to, please excuse me.
**Jonas**: Consultant Rald, Mr. Player, goodbye.
**Player**: Yes, goodbye President.
*Jonas leaves*
**Rald**: ...
**Player**: What happened?
**Rald**: Nothing, I am just a little in shock. Didn't think it would be so easy to find an investor.
**Rald**: All thanks to you!
*Choice 1.3.1 - I felt like he wasn't very interested in the massage. - 11 Intimacy*
**Rald**: Yes, I had the same feeling...
**Rald**: He's not someone who knows how to enjoy life.
**Rald**: Maybe to him, massage is a waste of time, and not as effective as medicine.
**Player**: Yes, he didn't say it out loud, but he could have thought that.
**Player**: During the massage, Jonas could only think about work.
**Player**: I think he's interested in your knowledge in finance, so he's using the massage as an opportunity to chat to you.
**Player**: And he is investing because he wants to hire you.
**Rald**: Haha, I agree with your views.
**Rald**: But it's okay, I really do need a part time job to make some money.
**Rald**: I don't mind President Jonas, I think he's a nice guy.
**Rald**: You may have heard about my past in Morning Wood city...
**Rald**: I didn't enter this industry willingly, it was arranged by my family.
**Rald**: That's why I can't help getting sentimental.
**Rald**: Never would I have thought, this profession that I resent so much, could be so helpful to me at a critical moment.
**Player**: ... What happened... with your family?
**Rald**: Hahaha, nothing important!
**Rald**: Today you helped me find an investor, it's a day for celebration, let's not talk about those things!
*Choice 1.3.2 - Great, you will surely succeed! - 5 Intimacy*
**Rald**: Ha! Thanks for that.
**Rald**: Today you helped me find an investor, it's a day for celebration!
*Conversation continues after choices*
**Rald**: Let's go, come and feast with Kovit and I, and then we'll give you a massage together, how's that sound?
**Player**: Great!
**Rald**: Haha, let's go!
*Scene ends*

**-Part 3**

**Player**: The soldiers of the Oathblades are always in battle, their bodies are often battered and injured.
**Player**: They need a masseur to help them rehabilitate and relax.
**Player**: So the Oathblades will probably be willing to invest in a massage parlor.
**Rald**: Yes, I have considered this as well.
**Rald**: Then, who should I talk to about this?

**-Choice 1.1 - Talk to Miles.**

**Rald**: To my knowledge, Captain Miles doesn't have the authority to allocate funds, right?
**Player**: General Markus often spends time in BlackFlame City, and Miles is on Never Isle now, we may as well ask him first.
**Rald**: Okay, I'll follow your lead.
*Player and Rald find Miles on the isle*
*Rald tells Miles his situation.*
**Miles**: Hold on, am I hearing right?
**Miles**: You are asking me, to make an investment?
**Miles**: Rald, you just came to Never Isle, it's understandable that you don't know what's going on.
**Miles**: But Player, how could you not know?
**Miles**: Who the hell would borrow money from the Oathblades these days?
**Miles**: We don't have any money, we are just borrowing money from others.
**Player**: Uh...
**Player**: But aren't you interested in massage?
**Rald**: The Oathblades are always on the battlefields, where strains and injuries are commonplace. You need massage to help relax and repair your bodies.
**Miles**: Yeah... I really am interested in getting massage.
**Miles**: When your shop opens, I will certainly bring my brothers to try it out.
**Miles**: But I can't help you with the funds.
**Miles**: The Oathblades really is broke, even if there is money, I don't have the power to make that decision.
**Miles**: You can go ask the Order of Equality, those guys are rolling in cash.
**Miles**: But that Eddie seems to have used all his money on producing weapons for the Order.
**Miles**: And Will is very stingy... so you're better off going straight to Jonas.
**Player**: Okay, Thanks.
**Miles**: What'd you thank me for, I didn't do anything.
**Miles**: But when you open shop remember to let me know, I'll bring my brothers along!
**Rald**: Haha. All right!
*Later...*
**Rald**: Miles suggests we should go to President Jonas of the Order of Equality...
**Rald**: So what do you think?
*Choice 1.1.1 - I agree, let's go to President Jonas. - 8 Intimacy*
*Go to Part 2, Choice 1.3*
*Choice 1.1.2 - No, we should go to General Markus. - 20 Intimacy*
*Go to Choice 1.2*

**-Choice 1.2 - Go straight to General Markus. - 20 Intimacy**

**Player**: General Markus has been operating in BlackFlame City lately, he's a bit hard to get hold of.
**Player**: Shall I take you?
**Rald**: That'd be great, but where's Blackflame City?
**Rald**: I've never heard of such a city in Luxium.
**Player**: Haha, it's understandable, because BlackFlame City is underground...
**Player**: It is completely controlled by gangs, there's no law and order there.
**Rald**: Oh I see...
**Rald**: Then why would General Markus be in a place like that?
**Rald**: Unless, he wants to build a stronghold, expand his power there?
**Player**: Yeah, pretty much...
**Player**: A lot of Gyees who can't find Never Isle go there in order to hide from the White Capes.
**Player**: So the Oathblades are recruiting there.
**Rald**: I see, so without your guidance, it'd be difficult for me to find this place.
**Rald**: Thank you so much.
**Player**: It's nothing, I'll take you by airship.
*Scene - A restuarant in BlackFlame City*
*Markus is talking to a middle-aged man*
**Markus**: So this is what you think?
**Markus**: Hmm...
**Oathblades soldier**: Boss Andrew, that masseur who's looking for investors is here, with Player.
**Markus**: With Player?
**Markus**: Fine, out of respect to Player, I'll see them.
**Oathblades soldier**: Yes sir.
**Markus**: Let me think about this, we'll discuss it later.
**Markus**: Go get some rest.
**Mid-aged Man**: Yes sir, General you too.
*The man leaves*
*One of Markus's soldiers brings Player and Rald*
**Oathblades soldier**: Boss Andrew, they're here.
**Rald**: (Whispers) Boss Andrew?
**Player**: (Whispers) Yes, that's General Markus' alias in BlackFlame City, as a gang boss.
**Rald**: (Whispers) I see...
**Markus**: Haha, Player, it's been a while!
**Player**: General, you are as formidable as ever.
**Markus**: Hahahaha, thanks.
**Markus**: So you are here to help your masseur friend find an investor, am I right?
**Markus**: What's your name brother?
**Rald**: I am Rald.
**Markus**: So, Rald, I've received your documents.
**Markus**: They do look professional.
**Markus**: But I didn't read them, because I think it's pointless.
**Rald**: ...
*Rald looks shocked*
**Markus**: Haha, brother I hope you don't mind!
**Markus**: I am a very straightforward man, so I'll be blunt.
**Markus**: Firstly, whether your massage parlor can make money or not, doesn't depend on your market analysis...
**Markus**: The main factor is, whether you're a good masseur.
**Markus**: A good masseur shouldn't need data, your skills would speak for itself.
**Rald**: That's right, I cannot agree more!
**Markus**: Oh, and one more thing, we're very tight at the moment.
**Markus**: The situation in BlackFlame City is very tense, the Oathblades doesn't have the money or the time.
**Markus**: I am afraid, I cannot help you with this.
**Rald**: I understand, it is not a problem.
**Rald**: Although I do have a suggestion.
**Rald**: Your soldiers are always on the battlefield, strains and injuries are commonplace, massage can help improve their condition.
**Rald**: It can also help them relax and boost morale.
**Rald**: I suggest you try my massage General.
**Markus**: Hmm, you have a good point.
**Markus**: But I am busy dealing with a situation at the moment, I can have one of our brothers try it out instead.
**Markus**: You, go ahead.
**Oathblades soldier**: Yes, I love massages!
**Markus**: Hahaha, when you're done, let us know how it goes!
**Markus**: If it's really worth it, an investment isn't totally out of the question!
**Rald**: Come on, where can we do the massage?
**Oathblades soldier**: Follow me.
*Rald and the soldier leave*
*Scene - Just outside the room Rald went to*
*Player and Markus's soldiers eavesdrop on the massage*
*A few moments later...*
*A loud scream comes from the room...*
**Oathblades soldier**: Arr!!! It hurts!!
**Rald**: If it hurts, it's because your muscles have undergone long periods of stress.
**Rald**: This massage is called 'deep tissue massage'.
**Rald**: It targets deeper soft tissue structures, especially tendons and muscles near your joints.
**Rald**: It helps to realign you muscles, so pain is unavoidable.
**Oathblades soldier**: Okay okay, I can stand it!
**Oathblades Soldier A**: What the hell is going on, what's that masseur doing to our brother?
**Oathblades Soldier B**: Massages can be quite painful sometimes, and to be honest, that kid has a weak body!
**Oathblades soldier**: Ouch!!! It hurts!!
**Oathblades soldier**: Sss... sorry... I couldn't help...
**Rald**: It's okay, let it out if it hurts, it's a kind of release...
**Oathblades soldier**: Ahhhhh!!!
**Rald**: ... Re... lease...
**Rald**: I'll be more gentle, okay?
**Oathblades soldier**: No, it's fine! I like it rough!
**Rald**: Haha!
*Markus walks in*
**Markus**: What happened?
**Oathblades Soldier A**: Boss Andrew, we have no idea...
**Oathblades soldier**: Ouch!!! It hurts!!
**Markus**: Are you serious! Screaming like this, over a little massage, he's embarrassing the Oathblades!
**Oathblades soldier**: Ah!!! Keep going!!!
**Markus**: ...
**Rald**: This massage is over.
**Oathblades soldier**: What?
**Rald**: When Full-Service Spa officially opens its branch in Never Isle, you're welcome anytime.
**Oathblades soldier**: Okay, I'll go for sure!
*Rald and the soldier exit the room*
**Oathblades soldier**: Boss Andrew, the massage is finished.
**Oathblades soldier**: It's wonderful, it really is!
**Markus**: It's one thing the massage is good, it's another thing you were screaming like that!
**Markus**: People could hear you out in the streets, how embarrassing!
**Oathblades soldier**: Uh...
**Markus**: As a soldier, you shouldn't make such a sound even if stricken by a sword, but you couldn't even endure a massage.
**Oathblades soldier**: ... But boss, it really hurts, although it felt amazing!
**Markus**: Really, you're making me want to try it myself!
**Rald**: General, don't worry, I'm sure you'll like it.
**Markus**: C'mon!
*Rald and Markus enter the room while everyone else eavesdrops*
*Rald starts to massage Markus...*
*A few moments later...*
**Markus**: Phew... it's comfy...
**Markus**: What did you call this massage, deep tissue massage?
**Rald**: Exactly.
**Markus**: Ha!
**Markus**: Nice!
**Markus**: It does hurt a little bit, but it's very comfortable!
**Markus**: Come on, push harder!
**Rald**: Haha! You'd better be able take it!
**Markus**: Okay!
**Markus**: Hya!
*Markus bellows out enjoyably.*
**Markus**: Sss... haha, Good!
**Oathblades Soldier A**: Wow, even during training General has never made a sound like this.
**Oathblades soldier**: General is already handling it very well, didn't you hear my screams... they were hair raising...
**Oathblades Soldier A**: How could you compare yourself to the General?
**Oathblades Soldier A**: One time you screamed when you saw a rat, coward!
**Oathblades soldier**: Hey! There are strangers here, would you stop embarrassing me... besides, that rat was crawling onto me...
**Markus**: Huu... Haha...
**Markus**: Good fellow, I can see the strength of your arms are no worse than my brothers here!
**Rald**: I do quite a lot of exercise too.
**Markus**: Phew.
**Markus**: Impressive, you're much better than those average masseurs!
**Markus**: A common issue for them is the lack of strength.
**Markus**: They are too used to doing massage for those playboys, they don't know how to give massage to us soldiers.
**Markus**: If I let my brothers do it, they have the strength but not the technique. The way they rub me is like they're trying to murder me.
**Markus**: And your massage, is the best I've ever tried!
**Rald**: Hahahaha, General, I'm flattered!
**Markus**: Haha, you shouldn't be. If you are good, I'll say you're good, if you are bad, I'll say you're bad, I never lie!
**Markus**: Ha! Comfy! That's what I need!
**Oathblades Soldier B**: Is it really so comfortable? I want to try too.
**Oathblades soldier**: It really is, trust me, absolutely amazing!
**Oathblades Soldier B**: Do you think the General would invest?
**Oathblades soldier**: Of course, he has to!
**Oathblades Advisor**: But our financial situation... is not very optimistic.
**Oathblades Soldier A**: It's just money, we can make more. And if this masseur is really that great, we can make money by investing in him!
**Player**: (We may actually have a chance to get some funding this time!)
*A few moments later...*
**Rald**: General, the massage is finished.
**Markus**: So soon?
**Markus**: I haven't had enough!
**Rald**: Hahaha, then I'll massage you some more, shall I?
**Markus**: Great, especially on my waist!
**Rald**: Yes.
*...*
*Rald and Markus exit the room*
**Rald**: How do you feel?
**Markus**: Hahaha, I feel so much more relaxed now, so soothing!
**Oathblades soldier**: Boss Andrew, doesn't it hurt for you?
**Markus**: It hurts a little bit, but you were just exaggerating!
**Rald**: General is in very good shape!
**Markus**: Haha.
**Markus**: Brother Rald, I heard you have a partner?
**Markus**: How's his strength and technique compared to yours?
**Rald**: Kovit? His skills are no worse than mine.
**Markus**: Do you have time tomorrow or the day after, if so, come and give massages to all my brothers!
**Markus**: Let's not do it today, I know you must be tired.
**Markus**: Of course, we'll pay for it, including today's!
**Markus**: I don't feel right enjoying such a good massage for free!
**Rald**: Haha, we'd agreed to a free trial!
**Rald**: I'm free tomorrow or the day after. But today, you're the first business I've done since I arrived in Luxium.
**Rald**: I can forgo the money but I can't forgo my reputation.
**Rald**: I said it was a trial, so of course I won't charge you.
**Markus**: Okay, you're the boss.
**Markus**: If that's the case, I'll increase my investment amount!
**Markus**: I didn't read your documents, I don't know how much you need.
**Markus**: Although the Oathblades are tight on money, but we can still afford to open a shop.
**Markus**: I'll double the amount you asked for!
**Rald**: ...
*Rald looks shocked*
**Markus**: Haha, but with one condition...
**Markus**: If our brothers from the Oathblades go to your shop for massages, you must give them discounts!
**Rald**: Hahahaha, of course!
**Markus**: Cool!
**Markus**: Deal, to a successful cooperation, brother Rald!
**Rald**: To a successful cooperation!
*Later...*
**Rald**: Player, thank you, I didn't expect it to go so smoothly!
**Player**: Haha, it wasn't me, General Markus wasn't going to invest.
**Player**: It was your massage technique that convinced him.
**Rald**: Hahaha!
**Rald**: Judging from his attitude, if it wasn't for you, I probably couldn't even see him!
**Rald**: But later...
**Rald**: Seeing how much General Markus and that soldier enjoyed my massage and the satisfied looks on their faces...
**Rald**: Was very satisfying for me as well.
**Rald**: To make people fall in love with my service, to make people happy because of my service, these are the purpose for me as a masseur!
**Rald**: Seeing the smiles on their faces feels even nicer than getting the initial capital to open my shop!
**Player**: I can tell you're really happy today.
**Rald**: Haha.
**Rald**: Thanks to your advice, I chose the Oathblades. Thanks for taking me to meet General Markus.
**Rald**: No matter what, it wouldn't have succeeded without you!
**Rald**: I have to thank you for your help!
**Rald**: How would you like me to show my appreciation?
**Player**: It's fine, but if you insist, just give me a massage for free!
**Rald**: No problem!
**Player**: But I think you must be tired today, we can do it another day!
**Rald**: How can I be tired when I'm doing what I like, with someone that I like!
**Rald**: Let's go, let me give you a massage in your airship's bedroom.
**Rald**: And, this is far from enough.
**Rald**: When the parlor opens, I'll give you and your friends 50% off for massage!
**Player**: Wow, is that a life time VIP membership?
**Rald**: Haha, that's right!
**Rald**: Congratulations, you are the first life time VIP member of Full-Service Spa!
**Player**: ...
*Player smiles*
*Scene ends*

**-Part 4**

**Player**: Both the Order of Equality and the Oathblades are preparing for war with the Shadows. Most of their resources are for military use.
**Player**: It wouldn't be easy to get them to invest in a massage parlor.
**Player**: I suggest to look outside of Never Isle for investors.
**Rald**: Outside Never Isle...
**Rald**: The only person I know outside Never Isle... is Captain Bernard.
**Rald**: Can you recommend someone I can talk to about this?

**-Choice 1.1 - Mike, the business matchmaker. - 11 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Business match-maker?
**Player**: Haha, that's his nickname.
**Player**: Because he's a business consultant and debt... I think he calls it debt dispute arbitrator.
**Player**: That's what he calls himself.
**Player**: Actually he just goes around making business connections and solving problems to earn a fee as a middleman.
**Player**: That's why we call him the business match-maker.
**Rald**: Haha, I know this profession.
**Player**: Yes, so even if he doesn't have money to invest himself, he should be able to find someone who does.
**Rald**: That's great, so where can I find him?
**Player**: If I remember correctly, he should be in Never Isle now.
**Player**: Haha, although he was detained for owing debt...
**Player**: I'll take you to him.
**Rald**: Please.
*Scene - Outside Mike's place on the isle*
**Mike**: Wow, Player, where did you find such a handsome young man?
*Mike checks out Rald from top to bottom.*
**Mike**: He he, Handsome, what's your name?
**Rald**: Hello, I am Rald.
**Mike**: Hello, I am Mike!
**Player**: Mike Rald wants to open a massage parlor on Never Isle, he needs some capital.
**Mike**: Massage parlor?!
**Rald**: Yes.
*Rald tells Mike about his situation.*
**Mike**: Full Service'?
**Mike**: What kind of service is that, how full?
**Rald**: That... depends on the client's needs.
**Mike**: Oooh! Are you doing the massage yourself?
**Mike**: I... I... I want it!
**Rald**: What?
**Mike**: Err... haha, I meant, I want to try it, can I?
**Rald**: Sure, absolutely.
**Mike**: Wow, fantastic, then come to my room, hehe!
**Rald**: Please wait a moment for me, I won't be long.
**Player**: Yes.
*Mike and Rald enter Mike's place leaving Player outside*
*A few moments later...*
**Mike**: Argh!! It hurts!!
**Rald**: You must be exhausted, and you lack regular sleep and meals, causing obvious strains to your muscles.
**Rald**: This massage is called 'deep tissue massage'.
**Rald**: It targets deeper soft tissue structures, especially tendons and muscles near your joints.
**Rald**: It helps to realign you muscles, so pain is unavoidable.
**Mike**: Oww... hurts... sss... I think you're right...
**Mike**: But... if you don't rub it, it doesn't actually hurt...
**Rald**: Oh, you mean...
**Mike**: Haha, no no, please don't stop!
**Mike**: Although it's very painful, but it feels so good!
**Mike**: Oww!!!
**Rald**: ...
**Mike**: Hehe, maybe a little softer.
**Rald**: Okay, maybe I'll try a different technique.
**Rald**: You just relax, and trust me.
**Mike**: ... Wow, so comfortable!
**Mike**: Can you... go lower, a little...
**Rald**: No problem.
**Mike**: A little lower...
**Rald**: Lower?
**Mike**: Err... isn't this... a full service?
**Mike**: This is more complete, isn't it?
**Rald**: Hmm, I know what you mean.
**Rald**: If you want, you can turn over.
**Mike**: Wow, what's that in your hand?
**Rald**: It's a massager for clients with special needs.
**Mike**: It seems, useful...
**Mike**: Ooh... soo... so nice!
**Mike**: Ohh... soo... exhilarating... Ohh... ooh!
**Player**: What are they doing in there... why is Mike making noises like that...
**Player**: Did I make a mistake introducing Rald to Mike...
**Player**: Oh no, oh no...
*Moments later, the massage is over.*
*Rald and Mike exit Mike's place*
**Mike**: Haha, that was wonderful!
**Mike**: Mr. Rald, your technique is simply the best!
**Rald**: Haha, thanks for your compliment.
**Mike**: Right, I heard... there's a handsome red head with you ?
**Mike**: Is he a masseur too?
**Mike**: How's his technique?
**Rald**: Kovit? His skills are no worse than mine.
**Mike**: Great, can I try sometime?
**Rald**: Sure... Of course.
**Rald**: So, about the funds?
**Mike**: Of course!!
**Mike**: Err... but...
**Mike**: Haha, I need some time to turnover some cash...
**Player**: You mean you are going to borrow money?
**Mike**: Hm, sort of, but it's fine!
**Mike**: I can fix it in a week!
**Rald**: Thank you very much!
**Mike**: No worries, money is never an issue for me!
**Mike**: Wait for my good news!
**Rald**: Thanks!
*Scene - Never Isle*
**Rald**: Thanks to your referals, everything went smoothly as planned.
**Rald**: Maybe a little too smoothly, which makes me a little worried...
**Player**: Don't worry, Mike is very good with money, he'll get the funds.
**Player**: But he seems to have some strange requests.
**Rald**: I have had clients like that before.
**Rald**: I understand their needs and I know how to handle it.
**Rald**: What I am worried about is whether I can trust him? Is he really interested in investing?
**Rald**: In my experience as a banker, people like this are not always trustworthy.
**Player**: Haha, that Mike, he really makes people worried sometimes...
**Player**: But he'd never cheat a friend.
**Player**: And he doesn't want to offend a handsome young man.
**Rald**: Haha, are you calling me handsome?
**Player**: Of course you are.
**Player**: Either way, that's what Mike thinks.
**Rald**: Haha, okay, if you say so, I don't have to worry then.
**Rald**: Today you helped me find an investor, it's a day for celebration!
**Rald**: Let's go, come and have a feast with Kovit and I, and then we'll give you a massage together, how's that sound?
**Player**: Great!
**Rald**: Haha, let's go!
*Scene ends*

**-Choice 1.2 - Felix, the young aristocrat. - 15 Intimacy**

**Rald**: Oh? Elysiann Aristocrat
**Player**: Yes, he's the son of the Chief Executive of Elysiann, he's very wealthy and invests in many businesses.
**Player**: He loves being pampered and he even has a personal masseur.
**Rald**: Then he should know a lot about massage?
**Player**: Yes, that's why I think he'll appreciate your talent and be willing to invest.
**Rald**: In that case, how do I find him?
**Player**: Elysiann is very far, shall we take my airship?
**Rald**: Thank you very much!
**Player**: You're welcome!
*Scene - Felix's mansion*
*Rald explains his situation to Felix.*
**Felix**: Interesting, so you're going to open a massage parlor on Never Isle.
**Felix**: It reminds me of something...
**Felix**: Last time I went to Never Isle for a project with the Order of Equality, I was sitting there the whole day and my body was getting so sore...
**Felix**: I was looking for a massage parlor befitting my status, but I couldn't find anything.
**Felix**: Sigh, too bad my personal masseur is not a Gyee, it'd be too complicated to bring him to the island, so frustrating.
**Felix**: So I do agree there is good prospect for opening a massage parlor in Never Isle.
**Felix**: But the deciding factor, is neither the revenue nor the market.
**Felix**: To me, although your report is flawless, no worse than the best clerks in Elysiann...
**Felix**: But, that doesn't say anything about you.
**Rald**: You're right, the success of the massage parlor completely depends on the excellent massage technique of the masseur.
**Felix**: So, Mr. Rald, would you say you have that?
**Rald**: Of course I do.
**Felix**: Hahaha, great, I love your confidence!
**Felix**: Although I already have the top masseur in Elysiann, I'm still very interested in masseurs from alien worlds.
**Felix**: Impress me with your technique with your most signature massage.
**Felix**: As long as you can convince me with your technique, I'm willing to give you far more capital than you need.
**Rald**: Sure, I also wonder if my technique could rival a first-class masseur in this world.
**Felix**: Please, Mr. Rald.
**Rald**: Player, please wait for me.
**Player**: Yes, go for it!
*Rald follows Felix to his bedroom*
**Player**: (Felix's mansion is huge and they have very good soundproofing, I don't think I can hear them during this massage.)
**Player**: (Maybe I can find a place... to try and eavesdrop.)
*Scene - Near Felix's bedroom*
*Player eavesdrops on Felix's massage*
**Felix**: Since I always bath in milk before a massage, plus my skin is so soft and silky already.
**Felix**: You may not be accustomed to it.
**Rald**: I'll massage you with a massage towel.
**Felix**: Your towel, although it's not tailor-made for me, and I don't particularly like the color...
**Felix**: But it is made with expensive materials, soft and absorbent.
**Felix**: So, in that case, I'll accept it.
**Felix**: I don't have any other choice, do I? My personal towel is in my mansion near the sea, I couldn't get it now.
**Rald**: How do you feel?
**Felix**: Hm, great, amazing, much better!
**Felix**: ... Hm... hm... I like the strength, please...continue.
**Felix**: The focus should be... ssss... exactly, this is it, I feel some swelling over there.
**Player**: (I think I can hear something from here...)
*Felix's butler walks up behind Player*
**Butler Samuel**: Mr. Player, hello, I'm the young master Felix's butler, my name is Samuel.
**Player**: Ah, hello!
**Butler Samuel**: May I ask, what are you doing here?
**Player**: Um... I uh...
**Butler Samuel**: Young master Felix is worried that you'd get bored, he sent me to entertain you.
**Butler Samuel**: His massage schedule is very rigid, it has to be one hour, without a minute's deviation.
**Butler Samuel**: So, let me entertain you during this time.
**Butler Samuel**: Please follow me to the living room and take a seat, do you prefer tea or coffee? I'll ask the servants to get prepared.
**Player**: Ah, you don't have to, I'll just sit for awhile.
**Butler Samuel**: Follow me, please.
*Player follows Butler Samuel to the living room*
*Scene - Another part of Felix's mansion*
*About an hour later...*
**Felix**: Let's wait for Mr. Player here, my butler Samuel will bring him over.
**Rald**: Yes.
**Rald**: Well, Mr. Felix, you've been very quiet throughout the entire session.
**Rald**: Do you have any comments on my massage technique?
**Rald**: I hope you can tell me what you like or don't like about it.
**Felix**: Hmm...
**Felix**: I've been thinking about how I should comment on your massage.
**Felix**: Of course, that's not your problem.
**Felix**: Your massage technique is impeccable, although it hurts, it hurts soothingly.
**Felix**: It's like a glass of mellow spirits, it stings your throat but it warms your stomach.
**Felix**: Ah, and without noticing, one is already drunk.
**Felix**: But... Mr. Rald, many people don't like spirits.
**Felix**: For example in my case, I find it acceptable, but I don't especially like it.
**Felix**: For people who rarely receive massage and have a weaker body, your massage is just going to make them uncomfortable.
**Rald**: Indeed, I choose different massages for different customers according to their preference.
**Felix**: Haha, of course, that's where you shine.
**Felix**: I didn't say it out loud, but you adjusted your strength according to my body's reaction, making me very comfortable.
**Felix**: I'll give you that, I wouldn't question your professionalism.
**Rald**: Thanks.
*Butler Samuel brings Player to the meeting spot but sees Felix and Rald pleasantly talking*
**Player**: You...
**Butler Samuel**: Mr. Player, we'd better leave them alone.
**Player**: Yes.
**Felix**: I've said, your massage technique is impeccable.
**Felix**: My problem was that I'd underestimated your technique.
**Felix**: In such an ordinary environment, even for a beautiful massage, its beauty would be compromised.
**Felix**: My bedroom is after all not built for massage.
**Felix**: For massage it requires a nice bathing area, and special fragrant oils...
**Felix**: It also requires an attractive environment and soothing music.
**Felix**: It'd be even better with exquisite desserts and gourmet tea...
**Felix**: Sight, scents, touch, sound and taste, you cannot miss any of the 5 senses!
**Felix**: With the impact of multi-sensation reactions, the experience can be made much more profound!
**Felix**: Although I picked the location, and it's my bedroom.
**Felix**: But I have to say, this environment is too ordinary and it affects my experience too much.
**Felix**: Plus, having a massage in such an ordinary setting, is not befitting of me, and it stressed me out.
**Felix**: What a shame, that my private mansion is not in the city. It's by the sea in the eastern suburbs of Elysiann...
**Felix**: The room I had specially designed for massage is in that mansion.
**Felix**: It would be inappropriate if I ask you to give me another massage, plus, I've acknowledged your massage technique.
**Felix**: So, I think I've made my decision...
**Felix**: But, I feel the money you ask for is totally not sufficient to open a parlor that meets my standard!
**Felix**: Five times, Mr. Rald, you need to raise it at least five times!
**Rald**: Do you mean you are willing to invest?
**Felix**: Do you have to ask?
**Felix**: Not only am I going to give you five times the original budget as investment.
**Felix**: I'm also going to give you the best resources, I'm going to find the best interior designer in Elysiann and the most professional team to renovate for you.
**Player**: Oh man...
**Felix**: But, with one condition.
**Felix**: You must open your massage parlor in Elysiann.
**Rald**: ...
*Rald looks shocked*
**Rald**: I'm sorry, I can't do that.
**Felix**: It's fine, what about ten times?
**Rald**: Mr. Felix, it's not about the money.
**Rald**: The Gyees from Never Isle rescued us from the Shadows.
**Rald**: They arranged accommodation for us on the island, they take care of our everyday life.
**Rald**: Moreover, during the time I've been living in Never Isle...
**Rald**: I could feel that the people there are very kind and are all very nice to us.
**Rald**: Both Kovit and I, have decided to settle in Never Isle.
**Rald**: So, we cannot accept your condition.
**Rald**: I'm sorry.
**Felix**: Um...
**Felix**: What a shame.
**Felix**: If your shop is not in Elysiann, I would be blamed by my people and attacked by my political opponents if I invest in you.
**Rald**: It's okay, I'll try other organizations in Never Isle for investment.
**Felix**: Hm, although I cannot help you with the investment, but I wonder if you would consider being friends.
**Felix**: Very few people understand Spa, I have a feeling that we can become good friends.
**Rald**: Haha, I have the same feeling.
**Felix**: Great!
**Felix**: Next time you are free, I'll invite you to visit my private vineyard and mansion.
**Felix**: We can exchange ideas while we taste wine, just imagine that, I'm already super looking forward to it.
**Rald**: No problem, I'll see you again when I have time.
**Felix**: See you, Mr. Rald.
**Felix**: The gate of Elysiann will always be open to you!
**Rald**: See you!
*Later...*
**Player**: It was my fault. Felix will soon be running in the Elysiann election, so basically he only invests in projects that are beneficial for Elysiann...
**Player**: And indeed, his every movement will become the focus of the media...
**Player**: I should have known, it's such a waste of your time.
**Rald**: Haha, it's okay!
**Rald**: I had a good time today.
**Player**: Huh?
**Rald**: Although he's very picky, but he has good taste for massage.
**Rald**: The issues he raised like the massage environment and the five senses, also inspired me.
**Rald**: Indeed, if I'm to open a massage parlor, I should pay more attention to the environment!
**Rald**: I never thought I could meet someone who understands massage so much in this world.
**Rald**: It's already rewarding to make friends with him.
**Player**: Good, let's keep looking for investors, I'm sure we'll find some.
**Rald**: Yes, thank you for your help!
**Player**: It's nothing.
*Scene ends*

**-Choice 1.3 - Lukka, the Cannye Boss.**

**Rald**: Cannye...
**Rald**: I am only familiar with human bodies.
**Rald**: I am not sure if I can do massage for Cannyes or beast Gyees.
**Rald**: Look at it this way, if I am the boss, and I am trying to decide whether to invest in a massage parlor...
**Rald**: I would certainly try the massage for myself to test the masseur's skills.
**Rald**: If his skills are no good, then it doesn't matter how convincing he is or how good he is at management...
**Rald**: The business wouldn't last long.
**Rald**: So, if this cannye called Lukka wants me to give him a massage, then what do I do?
**Rald**: Even if he is willing to invest...
**Rald**: If he brings his Cannye friends to my shop for a massage, then what should I do?
**Rald**: Besides, if I can't give them a good service, I wouldn't feel comfortable accepting their investment.
**Rald**: I think I should go for another option.
**Player**: So...
*Choice 1.3.1 - Order of Equality.*
*Go to Part 2*
*Choice 1.3.2 - Oathblades.*
*Go to Part 3*
*Choice 1.3.3 - Someone outside Never Isle.*
*Go to Part 4*

## Audio

*Note: Skins will use the audio from the basic skin unless indicated otherwise.*

### Rald's Basic Skin

* **Butler Interactions**
	+ Before Intimacy Level 7
		- **Head**: *You look tired. Only a deep tissue massage will relax you.*
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		- **Torso**: *You shouldn't be jealous. If you work hard enough, you will be better than me.*
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		- **Waist**: *Don't be afraid. In addition to being a weapon, it can also be used in massages.*
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	+ After reaching Intimacy Level 7
		- **Head**: *Relax and lie face down on the bed. Trust me.*
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		- **Torso**: *You want to massage with that? Sure. You ask, I deliver.*
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		- **Waist**: *Come on, I'm sure you'll like it. Let me help you.*
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* **Skills**
	+ **Basic**: *Hyaa!*
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	+ **Advanced**: *Power of flames!*
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	+ **Ultimate**: *Light speed slash!*
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* **Arrival**: *Don't live for someone else. Live for yourself.*
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* **Display Voice 1**: *Massages, swordsmanship, I'm always up for new things.*
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* **Display Voice 2**: *I don't think you know what a good massage is like. Let me show you!*
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* **Display Voice 3**: *Going to a new world is just like opening another branch somewhere else. How difficult can that be?*
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* **Hit**: *Guargh!*
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* **Dying**: *Your massage... is not finished.*
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### Rald's Rainbow Skin

* **Butler Interactions**
	+ Before Intimacy Level 7
		- **Head**: *The term Igorot may sound unfamiliar, it actually refers to people living in mountains.*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 head 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 head 1.ogg
		- **Torso**: *During these days in the tribe, one should not neglect exercising!*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 chest 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 chest 1.ogg
		- **Waist**: *This dagger can not only cleave vines in the rainforest, but also carve exquisite wood carvings.*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 belly 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 1 belly 1.ogg
	+ After reaching Intimacy Level 7
		- **Head**: *I have my own cabin. Let me show you!*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 head 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 head 1.ogg
		- **Torso**: *Apply hunting techniques to massage? Have a try?*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 chest 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 chest 1.ogg
		- **Waist**: *You wanna learn carving? Okay, I'll teach you hand in hand!*
		    ENG File:ENG 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 belly 1.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 audio emo cp rald pro 2 belly 1.ogg
* **Skills**
	+ **Basic**:
	    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro skill 1 audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro skill 1 audio RS.ogg
	+ **Advanced**:
	    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro skill 2 audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro skill 2 audio RS.ogg
	+ **Ultimate**:
	    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro skill 3 audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro skill 3 audio RS.ogg
* **Arrival**:
    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro appear audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro appear audio RS.ogg
* **Display Voice 1**:
    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro interact 1 audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro interact 1 audio RS.ogg
* **Display Voice 3**:
    ENG File:ENG 301 cp rald pro interact 3 audio RS.ogg    CN     JP File:JP 301 cp rald pro interact 3 audio RS.ogg

## Notes

* Rald first appeared in the game, Full Service