Chapter 4: Blitz Tactics

The following morning, another student rushes into the room to wake up Ellie and Lena. Ellie thanks her, then wakes up the heavier sleeper Lena. Head downstairs now. Upon entering, Dadis asks (again) who you are, and Lena answers (again). Dadis informs you that you'll be taking a test: you must find ingredients for a facial lotion he needs to make, located in the cave just behind the laboratory (the extra dialogue is from Dadis constantly forgetting where the ingredients are or what he needs); after gathering the ingredients, he'll show you how to make 'crimson'. Dadis continues that you'll need to separate into groups of three for the test. The three boys are obviously going together, so speak with the girl you just met; she introduces herself as Senia, and the professor continues.

Lena reminds Dadis what he was talking about, and he goes on. He says that you'll need the following ingredients: "Ballast Stone", "Pale Water", and "Cosk Flower". After retrieving those, you should return to the laboratory. Ant and his friends decide that they're going to gather all three and run on ahead. Head outside; the cave's entrance is in the small shack next to the laboratory. But don't go just yet!

Before entering the cave, speak with all the professors at the academy. As I explained before, the only way to learn new spells is to speak with professors after gaining levels. Because this is your first time, Ellie, Lena, and Senia all will have spells they can learn. The different professors who will actually give you spells are: Terena, Iason, Emma, Ralph, Steel, and Glen (see the Academy and Characters page to see where and who they are, and the Magic Spells page to see what they'll teach). Right now, you should be able to gain spells from Terena (in her school), Iason (in the dojo), and Emma (in the office building, first floor).

Now then, go through the cave entrance behind Dadis's Laboratory. It's a bit cold and windy inside, and any treasure chests have already been raided by Ant and his boys. Also, get used to using magic in most of your regular battles; Senia's spells are usually area-attacks, and so turn out being real useful at this stage. Also, you regain MP as you stand still in the dungeon, so don't worry about conservation. Go all the way north, along the wall to your left. Eventually you'll reach a door with a flame image on it. Open / "Talk" to it, and after attempting to open it manually, Senia notices a note on the door--which then speaks: "If you wish to open this door, then answer my question! What is my name?" It's your professor's voice, and the three answers that come up are: 1) Dadis / 2) Sadis / 3) Idis. Pick the right one and move on; pick the wrong one and fight a few enemies. After progressing, go up then west to exit the floor. On the second floor, head east and you'll run into Ant and his friends in a daze. Talk with them. They recover quickly and run off, leaving the Ballast Stone--the first item you need to pick up. Continue after them. When the path forks, take the upper path and go east to find a treasure chest with the Cosk Flower, another ingredient you need for Dadis. Continue west then all the way south from here to find another door. This time the question is: "What is my specialty?" The answers: 1) Study / 2) Scripture / 3) Makeup. Pick the right one and move on. Continue along the path, pick up the treasure chest with a Cure Herb, and go south from here to the stairs to the next floor. As you enter the third floor, a minor quake occurs. Lena supposes that it might be due to Senia's use of lightning magic. Head a little bit west, then up around the curve to find another Cure Herb. Go back and head all the way west to the wall. Go north all the way, then go east all the way to find a Calm Herb. Take the other path that continues south from here and continue until you reach the staircase. When you get to the fouth floor, go all the way east then directly north to find the last door. This one just opens without a question. Go up and grab the third and final item, the Pale Water, inside the completely non-suspicious chest. The teleporters around you will summon up a set of Masks, but Senia's magic should make those easy to defeat. After the first wave, in comes a second wave. And after the second wave, in comes a third wave--but lightning knocks those three out (Senia swears it wasn't her). But then, the ground starts quaking and gets stronger until the three girls run from the cave.

Upon reaching the surface, it appears the earthquake wasn't an earthquake, but an explosion. Dadis rushes out and... asks who the three of you are. After being reminded, Dadis says that the makeup he was working on has been ruined. Lena says that it was mostly Senia's doing, and Dadis takes the three items and drags Senia away. The curtain closes.