[Hammet] We can't stay another minute in a dangerous place like this. We return to Kalay immediately!
[Servant] Master Hammet! This is terrible! The bridge has been destroyed... We cannot continue southward!
[Hammet] What...? The bridge?
[Hammet] This is awful... How are we going to get to Kalay now?
[Servant] ...Master Hammet, I'm worried about leaving Ivan behind...
[Hammet] As fond as I am of Ivan, it is his fault my rod was stolen...
[Hammet] And his strange powers will aid him in search of the rod.
[Servant] Ivan has strange powers?
[Hammet] We must leave this treacherous place immediately!
[Servant] But to where? Where can we go?
[Hammet] We have no choice. We're heading north.
[Servant] We'll wind up in Lunpa if we go north...
[Hammet] Well, it's better than being smashed by falling rocks here, isn't it?
Welcome to Vault, the town at the heart of Angara.
Wasn't the eruption of Mt. Aleph incredible?
I was so stricken with terror that I couldn't sleep for days!
Aren't you courageous! Not even an erupting volcano scares you!
Master Hammet, a wealthy landowner and merchant from Kalay, had his precious rod stolen from him. He was quite upset.
I guess some folks got robbed during the chaos of the volcanic eruption.
Master Hammet's servant can't return to Kalay until he recovers the rod.
Those travelers left in a big hurry. They looked like they were on the run. Did you see them coming in?
No, not Master Hammet... It was a group of two women and four men. They were quite strange. The young girl and the old man didn't look too happy to be there.
Oh, maybe they left earlier than I thought.
That poor guy, Ivan. They left him at the mayor's to look for the stolen rod.
Master Hammet's caravan left town as soon as the eruption stopped... I guess that volcano really shook him up!
Nobody's stealing anything on my watch! We know the thieves must be from out of town. They must be! No one living here would break the law!
Are you accusing us of stealing Hammet's treasured Shaman's Rod?
Hey, just because we're new in town doesn't mean we're a bunch of thieves! Besides, you can't prove anything!
Ha! Sure! I knew you were too smart to listen to rumors. But it wasn't us. Heck, we don't even know what was stolen!
Hmm, off on an adventure, are you?
It's impressive to see youngsters like you going on a dangerous journey.
Oh, well. Stop in and see our Sanctum while you're here.
Ruff! Rrruff!!
I suppose these children can't go anywhere since Mt. Aleph erupted?
Mt. Aleph's eruption was beyond description. It was so frightening... We're lucky we survived.
Why does a wealthy man like Hammet make such a fuss over losing one rod? He has more than enough money. He could just buy a replacement.
No man should steal from another during the panic of an eruption. It's unforgivable!
Poor Ivan... But the rod may never turn up. In that case, he can stay here forever.
That group of travelers was a strange bunch, weren't they? They seemed to be heading to the northeastern parts of the Goma Range...
I bet it was those three creeps at the inn who stole the rod.
I suppose it doesn't matter how rich you are... if it can't save you from an erupting volcano.
Everyone knows those three at the inn stole the rod. Tch! It's just so... so frustrating!!!
Hmph! It looks like they're onto us. We'd better leave town as soon as possible.
I was just about to leave this town behind me when the volcano erupted.
Stealing in the midst of a volcanic eruption... Humans value money more than they value their own lives.
This rock was blown here all the way from the volcano! It looks odd, doesn't it? It sparkles so much, it looks like a gem.
If only these rocks were gems. We'd be wealthy!
The other sparkling rocks all crumbled to bits... But this one I found on the roof is perfect. I must be lucky!
OK, mister... Let me see that rock!
My neighbor creeps me out. He always has that smug smirk on his face.
Hey, mister! Is it fun to see strange new places?
When I grow up, I wanna be an adventurer and sleep in a tent...
Oh... If it's not fun, then why bother?
Hey... Maybe my neighbor is the thief... Yeah...
I wonder what the outside world is like...
Is it just me, or am I missing something?
Ever since the eruption, Grandpa keeps wondering if anything was stolen. He doesn't realize we don't even have anything worth stealing!
Could they be thieves? This is no good! I don't know who I can trust anymore!
You never bought me anything worth stealing!
Could someone please help Ivan?
My husband, the mayor, can't believe anyone from Vault could be the thief. But unless we find who stole the rod, Ivan can't return home to Kalay.
I could help Ivan if I were just a little older.
Ivan has great powers. Wouldn't you like to know what they are?
No way! It's our secret!
Don't say it if you don't mean it, 'cause Ivan can tell in an instant.
[Ivan] Yes. I... I do possess strange powers.
[Ivan] You have them, too, don't you?
[Ivan] What? My power... It's called Psynergy? I had no idea!
[Ivan] We have so much in common... I feel I can trust you with this.
[Ivan] I am quite troubled—Master Hammet's rod was stolen.
[Ivan] Would you please help me get my master's rod back?
[Ivan] I see. I suppose it's a lot to ask of a total stranger...
[Ivan] Would you really? Would you help me find the rod?
[Ivan] I'm sorry. I shouldn't impose on your kindness.
[Ivan] Thank you. With your help, I believe we can recover the rod.
[Ivan] Your names are...
[Ivan] Isaac and Garet. I am Ivan. Pleased to meet you.
[Ivan] My ability to read people's minds frightens you, doesn't it?
[Ivan] Am I really... Is my Mind Read so frightening?
[Narration] Ivan and Isaac clasped their hands together.
[Garet] Ahh! My mind... Stop reading my mind, Ivan!!!
[Ivan] So, Isaac... Could you read Garet's mind?
[Ivan] Just as I thought.
[Garet] What? You read my mind, too, Isaac?
[Ivan] I guessed that I could help you read minds if we shared our Psynergy.
[Garet] Hey, that's not fair! Why do you get to read my mind?
[Ivan] You're right... It's not fair to read one-way.
[Narration] Ivan and Garet clasped their hands together.
[Garet] Whoa! I did it! I read your mind, Isaac!
[Ivan] Let's use Mind Read to find the thieves!
[Garet] Wait a second... Won't people know that we're using Mind Read?
[Ivan] Oh, I see... You two can tell when I am using Psynergy?
[Ivan] Isaac, both you and Garet are Adepts... Maybe that's why you can tell when I'm reading your minds.
[Ivan] Ordinary people can't see anything. There's nothing to worry about.
[Ivan] Don't worry... I will not read your minds again.
[Narration] Ivan joined your party!
[Ivan] Let me read the minds of the townspeople to find the rod.
Oh? You're going to help Ivan?
Thank you.
Please look after Ivan.
Really? You're going to help Ivan in his search for the rod? I'm so relieved to hear that.
You're helping Ivan? You don't look very reliable, but at least he won't be alone.
Since you're helping Ivan, I'll tell you a secret... Ivan has the power to talk with animals! ...Isn't that neat?
Hey! That tickles... Being tickled by a boy isn't so fun.
Maybe they'll find our stolen family heirloom while they're looking. I miss that old urn.
These guys look reliable, I guess. Ivan's pretty lucky!
I wonder what sort of thing an animal would say. I wish I had that power!
Master Hammet isn't the only one who had things stolen. We lost a lot of expensive goods.
All our best weapons were stolen... I'm sorry I've only got these cheap weapons to sell right now.
The thieves didn't hit our house during the eruption, but I'm still angry. Once we find those thieves, we're going to make them pay.
I wonder if they left us alone because we don't carry any valuable armor?
Did you just arrive in town today?
Then I suppose you're not the thieves.
Hmm... Something's fishy... You thieves...
Hahh... We're sure to see a drop in business after this eruption.
We will help you anytime, as long as you are pure of heart.
The healer must be worried about... Oh, never mind. It's not your problem.
If you can ease your anxieties like that, then go right ahead...
I wonder if we'll ever see our stolen gold statue again...
The guests upstairs weren't in their room during the eruption. We searched the room afterwards, but we couldn't find anything.
Everyone thinks our guests are the thieves, but I think it's unfair to accuse them without any evidence. Sure, they look suspicious, but they've been quite polite. And they paid cash!
Those three strangers sure have fooled the innkeeper and his wife. They're the type of people who think they can get away with anything.
A fiery rock burnt a hole through the roof. Sheesh! It's always me who has to take care of these things!
That kid Ivan... He creeps me out... He just came and grabbed my arm... I shook him off because he made me uncomfortable.
We haven't done anything. You're a terrible person if you start accusing people for no good reason.
It would be awful if our guests turned out to be the thieves!
That volcano cost us a lot of business, and now this robbery! Those three are paying us a lot of money. I'll stick up for them if there's any trouble.
The master and his wife are blinded by money. They'll be in trouble if they don't help search for the thieves.
Fix the roof...? Why pay for a carpenter when I can just hammer it a bit myself?
[Bandit] What do you want?
[Thief] It looks like that weird kid is with them!
[Bandit] I can't stand him. Don't let him near me!
[Ivan] They're acting suspicious. Something's not right...
[Garet] But you can't use Mind Read if they keep running away, can you?
[Garet] Isn't there any way I can catch them?
[Garet] There should be a way to read them, but how?
[Ivan] Maybe the three of us can surround one of them.
[Ivan] Don't worry! This is going to work!
[Garet] Isaac, you take the lead.
[Bandit] Hey, they're back!
[Thief] Uh-oh! They're comin' for us one-on-one!
[Bandit] Do whatever it takes... Just keep away from them, like before!
[Bandit] There's nowhere to run!
[Thief] Uh-oh! I'm surrounded!
[Garet] Now, Ivan!
[Ivan] A-All right!
[Bandit] Wha-What is this? What is he doing?!
[Thief] He shut his eyes... What's he doin'?
[Garet] Are you done, Ivan?
You creepy freaks... You'll never come near me again!
Scram! Get outta here!
Ow! Stop it!
No! Leave me alone!
[Garet] What did you learn, Ivan?
[Ivan] It's them, all right. I think they took a lot of other things, too.
[Ivan] It looks like they're hiding it all somewhere in this inn...
[Ivan] But they won't let me near them again.
[Garet] Then, I guess we have no other choice—we have to search the inn...
[Garet] It's a lot to cover, but we're the only ones who can do it, right?
[Ivan] Please, Isaac... I beg you...
[Ivan] It cannot be done...?
[Garet] Don't worry, Ivan.
[Garet] He's just saying no because he doesn't feel confident...
[Garet] But when it really comes down to it, he'll help. It's just the way he is.
[Garet] I trust your sense of duty!
[Garet] Well, if that's the case, then let's go, Ivan.
We don't have time for that, Isaac!
[Garet] Leave it to us!
[Garet] Isaac always comes through!
[Garet] I trust your sense of duty!
[Garet] Well, it's decided. Let's go, Ivan.
He should be fixing the roof now, but I can't find him anywhere... He's probably in back, slacking off again.
That sneak... He's just wasting time instead of fixing the roof!
Wow! Isaac's Psynergy can move things, huh? That's incredible...
[Villager] Uhnn... Uhnn...
Ahh! Help me...
[Narration] Isaac cut him free from the ropes.
[Villager] I came into this loft while I was fixing the roof...
[Villager] But I found I couldn't get all the way to the back of the loft... So I was looking into it when WHAM!
[Villager] Someone whacked me in the head from behind! When I came to, I was all tied up.
[Villager] Strange... I don't remember all these crates being up here before!
[Ivan] Maybe all that stolen stuff is in these crates...
[Voice] Looks like we've been found out!
[Bandit] You're pretty persistent for one of Hammet's whelps, kid!
[Thief 1] Why are you working so hard for Hammet? What's it to you?
[Thief 2] Anyway, Hammet's already been caught by a worse bunch of thieves than us!
[Bandit] I hear Hammet fled to Lunpa after the eruption.
[Villager] Did you say Lunpa!?
[Villager] A man with Master Hammet's money shouldn't go anywhere NEAR Lunpa!
[Garet] What kind of place is Lunpa?
[Villager] The town was named after its founder, Lunpa, the noble thief...
[Bandit] That family of thieves remained noble even when his son, Donpa, took over.
[Thief 1] But Donpa's son, Dodonpa, is an evil thief.
[Thief 2] The man has no morals. I've heard he's truly vicious.
[Bandit] See, we're not so bad. How about it? Will you let us go?
[Bandit] Seriously? If we return all the stolen goods and repent, you'll let us go?
[Thief 1] You must be joking! We stole this stuff fair and square!
[Thief 2] We'll just have to keep you quiet!
[Bandit] And there's only one way to do that! Get 'em!!!
[Bandit] What? You mean, even if we return everything we stole and apologize, it's still a crime?
[Bandit] These kids are nothing to worry about.
[Defeated party] Uhnn... Ohh...
[Thief 1] You'll stay here as our hostages!
[Thief 2] Keep your mouth shut if you want to help him!
[Thief 1] They won't go away, will they? They're back!
[Thief 2] We'll just have to punish them again!
[Bandit] We'll make you sorry you were ever born! Get em!!
[Bandit] They... They got us...
[Villager] Actually, for a second there, I thought we were goners...
[Villager] Wow! We won!
[Villager] I... I'll get the mayor!
[Bandit] After all the trouble we went to, stealing all this stuff...
[Garet] Haven't you heard? Stealing from others is wrong!
[Thief 2] Sheesh! I told you... I told you we should have skipped town...
[Garet] Evil never prevails!
[Ivan] If you'll give me Master Hammet's rod, I'll head to Lunpa now.
[Ivan] What will you two be doing, Isaac?
[Garet] I suppose we have to go after Felix and the others...
[Garet] He's reading our minds again! Shouldn't we stop him?
[Garet] It's too late, Isaac. He's already done.
[Garet] If you say so, Isaac...
[Ivan] I see... So that's what happened...
[Villager] These are the thieves, Mayor...
[Mayor] What you did was horrid. Stealing? In the middle of a disaster!?!
[Bandit] Hey, you're the ones who left all your doors open! You were practically begging us to—OUCH!
[Bandit] Sorry... I couldn't help myself...
[Man 1] What should we do with them?
[Mayor] We're going to lock them up for a long, long time.
[Man 1] Hey, wake up!
[Man 2] Let's go—get up! Get up!
[Man 1] Hey, can you help me tie them up?
[Bandit] Hey, you! Isaac, right? I won't forget this!
[Mayor] Take them away!
[Mayor] Thank you for catching the thieves! You have our sincerest gratitude.
[Man 1] Really, you were a big help!
[Mayor] Let's take a look at what they stole.
[Narration] Found the mayor's precious urn.
[Man 1] Mayor... Isn't that your family's urn?
[Mayor] My precious urn has been returned.
[Narration] Found a gold statue.
[Man 1] Hey, that belongs in the... They stole from our Sanctum? Those monsters!
[Mayor] The town's treasures... They're back at last.
[Man 1] Mayor, we found another chest over here, you see?
[Mayor] Ivan, isn't this what you were looking for?
[Mayor] Now, you can return to Master Hammet!
[Mayor] That's right! I heard that Master Hammet was seen heading toward Lunpa!
[Ivan] Oh no... Dodonpa wouldn't miss an opportunity like that...
[Mayor] I'm certain that your master has been kidnapped.
[Ivan] How can I rescue Master Hammet?
[Mayor] No one can enter once the gates are closed.
[Ivan] What will happen to Master Hammet?
[Mayor] Calm down, Ivan. Master Hammet is probably still alive and unharmed.
[Mayor] Dodonpa knows that he can use Hammet to extort a ransom from Kalay.
[Mayor] We can't do much until Dodonpa makes his move, but at least we know Hammet's safe...for now.
[Mayor] Your name is Isaac, right?
[Mayor] And you are...
[Garet] It's Garet.
[Mayor] Thank you both. You have my deepest gratitude.
[Mayor] Well. Let's go then.
[Mayor] Before you leave town, please come see me. I have something for you.
[Garet] What a mess... We finally get the rod back, and now this.
[Garet] I wish I could cheer you up... You look so depressed...
[Ivan] I just want to rescue Master Hammet... That's all...
[Ivan] But I couldn't ask you two to help me.
[Ivan] You have a very... important mission, right?
[Ivan] That's right. I saw it in your minds.
[Ivan] I had no idea that the volcano's eruption held such a secret!
[Garet] Yes, we have to find Felix and his gang, or we'll all be in trouble.
[Ivan] Then, I suppose this is good-bye, then.
[Garet] Isaac said he would help you, Ivan...
[Ivan] No, you've already done so much for me. I couldn't impose on you any further.
[Narration] Ivan got the Shaman's Rod.
[Ivan] I shall never forget this town's hospitality... I wish you all the best.
[Garet] Well, I guess we'd better get moving, too.
Are you leaving? I'm still worried about the rod, so I'll just wait here until you two return.
Welcome back, you two! Let's go find the rod!
What? It's still a crime, even if we return everything... AND we're really, really sorry?
Oh, wait, I don't want to take your Djinni. I'll just leave it with Isaac. Hurry back!
Did you see something strange over there? I fought it, but it fled. When I returned, I saw it again... I wonder if it likes this place.
Hmmm... It must be hiding somewhere again...
It just whacked me in the head and then ran away... Next time I see it, I'll be the one doing the whacking.
I knowits kind... It'll be back, sooner or later.
You got it? Wow, that's pretty impressive! Keep your eyes peeled for others like it.
So, you're hitting the road again?
Well, you'll always be welcome here in Vault!
Ha! You say that now, but you'll leave anyway, right?
Smoke is still rising from Mt. Aleph... I think it might erupt again.
Master Hammet, the wealthy merchant... I hear he never reached Kalay.
It's great that you caught those thieves!
Are you talking about Hammet's servant, Ivan? He went out to Lunpa.
I see, Ivan... I guess it was impossible to rescue Master Hammet.
The eruption devastated roads throughout Angara... When the southern bridge is repaired, you can head toward Kalay...
Ivan didn't go to Lunpa all alone, did he?
Heh heh... I shouldn't have worried about Ivan... When did he join up with you, Isaac?
Everyone is very grateful that you captured the thieves!
Those men you captured... They're in jail now?
It's been a long time since we had to use our prison.
They're just upset, saying all kinds of nasty things. It's sad, really... Maybe you should go see them.
Are you the ones who captured the thieves?
I just wish more young people had your sense of honor.
So brave, and yet so humble! I wish all young people would learn from your humility.
Ruff! Rrruff!!
You've made our town peaceful at last... I wish you could stay here forever.
Now Mt. Aleph has calmed down a little, I'm going to climb up into the crater!
Of all the places... Why would Master Hammet go to a town like Lunpa? I can't understand how rich people think...
How should we punish our prisoners? Public humiliation? Or perhaps a beating!
Nobody gets into Lunpa except for thieves and their victims. You should just give up on rescuing Hammet.
With the road out, the only way out is through the cave in Goma Range.
Where did Ivan go all by himself? I'm so worried...
But when did they join Ivan?
You must be stronger than you look to have captured those thieves.
I feel much better now that those thieves are behind bars!
There is always a fight when capturing thieves. I don't really care for danger like that...
If you bring me a bone, I'll tell you something useful.
Awwww!!
Ruff ruff ruff!!!
How did you know I wanted one of these?
I can sleep well, now that the thieves have been locked up. I kept worrying that they would take my gem.
Thank goodness those thieves were captured before they stole our gem.
Everybody's after my rock! They want it for themselves! I can't let my guard down for a second!
What if that rock is worthless? Maybe that's why they didn't steal it.
Did those thieves come from Lunpa?
The town's master is Dodonpa, the grandson of Lunpa himself! He's an awful man, and capturing his thieves can only mean trouble.
The Lunpans were noble thieves under the rule of Lunpa's son, Donpa. It's all Dodonpa's fault that they turned bad!
My father is so worried about those prisoners from Lunpa. You'll protect us if Dodonpa and his men come to attack us, right?
The reason Lunpa turned bad is because Donpa spoiled his son, Dodonpa.
Father looks so sad, worrying like that.
The thieves hid the stolen treasure in the hotel's loft... and they hid other stolen goods in the cemetery.
Just as I thought, nothing was stolen from our house.
I guess nothing in our house was valuable enough to steal. I have mixed feelings about that...
I wish I had something worth stealing!
You were such a great help, Isaac.
Allow us to show you our gratitude, like we promised.
Received [item].
Oh no, Isaac and his friends have too many items! Please come back when you organize your things.
Are you heading out beyond Goma Range, by any chance?
Look for a cave in the mountains of the Goma Range, northeast of us. Once you've passed it, you'll reach Bilibin.
Hmm... There's no other way to get out of here right now.
You're the person who got our urn back, aren't you? Thank you so much.
I heard you defeated those thieves!
I suppose you really can't judge people by their looks...
Really? My father said you were the ones who captured the thieves...
Ivan learned a lot by talking with animals...
The cave in the Goma Range is a dangerous place, but you'll be okay.
I'm so relieved now that we have our family urn back, safe and sound.
When I grow up, I want to be just as strong as you!
...I wish I had wings like a bird... I want to be free... to fly to the furthest reaches of the sky.
We found our stolen weapons in the cemetery, but they were all rusted. We have to sharpen them before we can sell them to anyone.
My weapons were found in the cemetery. Hey, what's that supposed to mean? Is someone trying to tell us our weapons are too old?
If you're gonna head into the cave in Goma Range, you should be prepared.
It must be snowing up in Imil, north of the Goma Range.
With the bridge out, it will be quite a while 'til we can go to Kalay again.
Why are these people so anxious to leave?
It was the hand of fate that returned the gold statue to our Sanctum.
When you stray from your worldly path, fate will guide you on your course.
Go on... if that eases the anxiety in your mind...
This child has awakened to our teachings! Guide him well.
I'm shocked! Those guests of ours turned out to be thieves!?
They hid all those stolen goods in our loft? Well, at least we nabbed the thieves and the town's peaceful again.
I have a lot of leftover bones from dinner. Here, do you want some?
Really? Take as many as you want.
Well, I don't blame you. A growing boy can't live on bones alone.
Thank you for the other day. Are you leaving town already? I'll be praying for your safety.
Who could have known they were thieves? Well, at least we got some business. That's not too bad, right?
Of course, I always suspected they were up to no good.
Gee... I always get so hungry when I'm cooking... It wouldn't kill me to taste just a little bit, would it?
Sniff... Ah... The smell of cooking meat... No one will notice if I take a little bite!
Wow, you have so many things. Aren't you a greedy lad!
What? You want more bones?
Go ahead... Take as many as you want.
I don't blame you. Only a dog would be happy eating nothing but bones.
If only we had escaped to the cave northeast of Goma Range.
Blast! I knew we should have skipped town sooner.
Shut yer yaps!
They got us this time, but next time... Oh, they'll pay for this!
Sigh... Will I ever run free again?
I wonder if this is because we stole Hammet's Shaman's Rod.
I'll be out of this jail before you know it. You'll see!
[Garet] It's no use. Our Psynergy isn't strong enough to free that stump.
[Ivan] You want to move the stump, right?
[Ivan] It looks like it's trapped in the ivy.
[Ivan] Isn't there anything we can do?
[Ivan] I know!
[Ivan] I have a great idea. Leave it to me!
[Garet] All right, Ivan!
[Ivan] I did it!
[Garet] ...Thanks for the help. But why are you here, Ivan?
[Ivan] I couldn't get into Lunpa...
[Ivan] Don't get me wrong! I didn't come here to ask for your help.
[Ivan] Your quest has been on my mind ever since I left Vault.
[Ivan] Remember? I read everything that happened in your minds.
[Ivan] I couldn't just leave, not with all these terrible things happening.
[Ivan] If I can't rescue Master Hammet, then I want to help you...
[Ivan] Please, allow me to join your quest.
[Ivan] Are you trying to get to Bilibin through this cave?
[Ivan] Then let's go!
Mother, look!! A boulder blocking the road!!
You moved that boulder!
We can go now, Mother, can't we?
How did you get locked up in here?
We came here to escape the eruption of Mt. Aleph.
When we got here, that boulder fell in a landslide, and we couldn't go any further.
Then some strange men blocked the other end with a barricade.
How did you move the boulder without touching it?
I hope we don't get trapped by another boulder!
Tell me the truth, now. Did Alchemy caused that eruption on Mt. Aleph?
A careful search will reveal a passage leading underground nearby. You might just find some treasure inside!
Bilibin lies to the east.
Far to the north, you'll find Imil.
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