Error 47: Long Live the Queen!

[rk47]

A rare show of determination, Princess.
I just feel it's time I take charge of my own affairs.
How do you plan on getting in to the Treasury, though?
Umm...I should probably to fake a Treasury-related duty I need to perform...
Fu fu~ Very well.
 
Week 9 - The End of Trials approaches...

 
There's a slight Willful bump for the Princess, but Loneliness still prevails.
+3 Lonely
+2 Willful
+2 Afraid
+1 Cheerful
 

 
What class pairing should Elodie go for to achieve her goals?

[rk47]

I actually have the full game and have played it to completion, so I know how many ways there are to die

Without spoiling too much, do you think this game offers a 'fair challenge'?
I really can't see how one would 'achieve victory' within a single play since the game doesn't even hint at what is the correct choice to make.

[rk47]

Wow, I suppose financial matters are quite important, after all...
Surely you jest, Your Highness, it is the MOST important thing.
 
Week 9, Friday Evening

Thank you.
However, I must call for your aid.The Ixionite occupation of the country of Imbrium has gone on for too long. Now is the time to push back.
Oh dear... such matters should be brought to the King. The Princess is too young to understand such matters!

Our troops may be sufficient to deal with this matter... if Your Highness wishes.

There must be a peaceful way to settle this. I will send for diplomats from Ixion and try to come to some arrangement.
 
A sense of helplessness overwhelms young Elodie. +1 Yielding
 
Thank you, Your Highness. If I may ask... That necklace you're wearing. Where did it come from?
It was a gift from the Duke of Sedna.
Then, you have made arrangements with him?
WHAT?


You MUST deny this, Princess! Your father will never agree to this!

[rk47]

WHAT!


Kusooooo~
 
Weekend arrives...
Hmm...where is he? Ah, no matter. Let's plan my weekend properly! This time I shall...

[rk47]

The Royal Treasury
It's the Princess! Your Highness, what brings you here?
I wish to inspect the financial reports of the kingdom. Please let me pass.
But Princess, with all due respect - we've received no such instructions from His Majesty. This is highly unusual.
But- but I'm the Royal Princess! Don't I have the right to check?

I'm sorry, Princess. Perhaps if you wait here while I check with His Majesty?
Oh no!
That will not be necessary.
Sir?
I'm afraid there's a slight misunderstanding. Stand by your post while I clarify matters with Her Highness and the King. Come, Your Highess.
Ah..alright.

Later...
That was too close! What were you thinking?! His Majesty would be very furious if he discovers this!
I'm sorry. I really want to get my Lumen Crystal...
You've a much bigger concern, Princess.
Ah? What do you mean?
Have you forgotten about THIS?

Oh dear.
The negotiations will take place next week! Please be mentally prepared!

Week 10

What should I do?

You'll be fine.
That's not what you said last weekend!
Sigh. Here, put on these new clothes. They might help.

Wha-
I heard you graduated half way in economics. Went to buy these over the weekend. Try it on.

It's...nice.
Well. You best prepare for the negotiations this Friday evening. Don't let your father down, and more importantly, the Kingdom.
I - I'll try my best.
But first, what would be your two classes for this week?

[JWIV]

If we're about to have to negotiate - time for a crash course I'd say.

Social skills + Foreign Intelligence + Military?

[Azuredream]

Without spoiling too much, do you think this game offers a 'fair challenge'?
I really can't see how one would 'achieve victory' within a single play since the game doesn't even hint at what is the correct choice to make.

It doesn't. I got the impression you're supposed to make liberal use of saving and backtracking.

Also, Flattery+Accounting.

[Paelos]

I played the demo and I know what you're up to with accounting now. That's dark side accounting!

NOT PLEASED! 

I choose Public Speaking and Flattery

[JWIV]

I played the demo and I know what you're up to with accounting now. That's dark side accounting!

NOT PLEASED! 

I choose Public Speaking and Flattery

Wait?  Do we get to finance a military coup against our father through the use of CDO's and derivatives?  If so, then all my votes to accounting!

[Azuredream]

I just gave in to the dark side other forum, I mean, if our math skills are this far we might as well take the plunge.

Paelos is talking about making Elodie a magical girl, you can get the crystal by talking your way into the treasury with facts and figures. We only had a partial success so we're pretty close to having enough skill to do it.

[rk47]

 
At last, the fateful day arrives...
 




I'm sure we will.
Let bygones be bygones, no? We will forget about your unprovoked attacks on us, and you will transfer the rights to this little province.
 
Test - Foreign Affairs: FAILED
 
Test - Foreign Intelligence: FAILED
 
 
(Did we really carry out those 'unprovoked attacks'?)
(Don't look at me! I don't know anything!)
We can be good neighbors again, without any lives being lost.
(What should I do? I don't even know anything about this conflict...)
(Shouldn't you've thought about this BEFORE going to the negotiations?!)
Princess, what is your decision?

[Azuredream]

The choice seems rather obvious with our skills, offer him money.

[Paelos]

Yep, make an economic deal.

[Phry]

Off with his head!!!

[rk47]

Thanks for the tying vote, Phyr. 
Took a few hours before another dude broke the deadlock.
 
After hours of deliberations...

Phew.
We are willing to offer some payment in exchange for the inconvenience you have suffered, but nothing more.
I believe we could settle the matter for 8,000 golden lassi.
Is that a lot?


Something wrong, Your Highness?
The amount is too high. I will make a counter-offer.

Then we accept your generosity.
(Phew. At least that's over with.)
I'm not sure if that piece of land is worth that much, but at least you haggled the price down.
And no lives were lost.
Well done, Your Highness.
 
Weekend approaches...

[Trippy]

What are the choices?

[rk47]

Attend Court
+2 Yielding
+1 Depressed
+1 Pressured

Special Event: Visit the Treasury
Re-attempt access to the Royal Treasury

Explore the Castle
+1 Lonely
+1 Afraid

Attend Service
-1 Cheerful

Walk in the Gardens
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful

Visit Dungeons
+1 Willful
+1 Angry

Play with Toys
+1 Yielding
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful

Sneak Out
+2 Willful
+1 Lonely

@ Paelos, no special events will be triggered for the weekend picks that affect moods (At least, I think so) so just pay attention to what mood you are actually aiming for next week.

I nearly forgot, a poster from another forum provided me with this:

[rk47]

I'm glad you've finally taken your court duties very seriously, Your Highness. It seems the people are starting to look up to you...
Re-really?
Don't take my word for it...
I think I'm not ready yet.
No one's forcing you, but when the time comes, it's best to be prepared. Come, Princess. Everyone's waiting.

 
Weekend passes quickly, and it's now week 11...

 
The Crown Palace

 
The Princess broke free from her depression finally, and gain some measure of determination, it won't be long now...
 
Which dress do you wish to wear for this week, milady?
I have more than two?
Why, yes? A proper decorum must be accompanied with matching dress, don't you think?

I'll think about it...
Very well. Here is your class list. Choose carefully which class to attend this week...


Vote on a dress and her classes this week.

[rk47]

Princess. My Emotions are Engaged.
...I'm so embarassed.

You will do just fine! Come. That majestic hat is perfect! I detect an over-abundance of sweet particles in my simulated blood stream circuitry. I may become the first construct to suffer diabetes.
Le-let's just go already!


 
The classes pass without an incident. Friday evening...
 

So the rumored monster is true?

A beast with the body of an enormous golden cat, a sharp beak, and spikes on its back.
Eek! Scary!
I shall protect thee, my Queen.
Several disappearances in southern Caloris are already thought to be the work of this creature.
What do we do? Should we send hunters?
Your Majesty! We should dispatch the royal guards to investigate!
The traditional policy on stray beasts is to hope that they return to the forest and stay there.
Your Majesty, this is a very grave concern. Perhaps we should listen to the Princess' suggestion.
Hunters are no match for such creatures. You would only make it angry and waste more lives.
So... we just let it eat people?
Everyone dies in the end.
Just like your wife.
...
 
Those words hurt. Elodie looks distressed. + 1 Depressed
 
Princess. If it would put your mind at ease... I shall investigate the beast myself.
But father said we shouldn't waste lives.
I have no life, Your Highness.
...
Be safe. I shall see you in the weekend.
Elodie. Before you go, there's a letter for you.
Ah.. It's from Talarist, the Duke of Sedna, he will be arriving next week for an official visit. I better prepare myself for that. Hey, he sounds familiar. Didn't he send me a gift before?
 
Weekend arrives...

How should I spend the weekend? Hmm. He's returned from his investigation yet?
 
Attend Court
+2 Yielding
+1 Depressed
+1 Pressured
 
Explore Castle
+1 Lonely
+1 Afraid
 
Visit Tomb
+1 Depressed
+1 Afraid
 
Attend Service
-1 Afraid
 
Walk in the Gardens
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful
 
Visit Dungeons
+1 Willful
+1 Anger
 
Play with Toys
+1 Yielding
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful
 
Sneak Out
+2 Willful
+1 Lonely

[Paelos]

Go check out those dungeons!

[rk47]

Meanwhile, in the forests...

[rk47]

A lone walk in the gardens should calm me down a bit...

 
Week 12

Good morning, Princess.
You're back...how goes the search?
Unwell. A unit failed to return. But I cannot do much.
Ah. I'm just glad you return safely.
Never mind me. How about you? What classes will you take this week. And may I remind you that the Duke of Sedna is arriving this week?
What is the significance of his arrival?
If I recall correctly, Your Highness accepted a token of affection from him, and acknowledge that you are considering his proposal...
A-ah. I did that?
Considering does not mean accepting right away, you can still turn him down. Think about this carefully, Your Highness. Now, for your weekly classes.

 
Vote for:
-Classes
-Do we turn down or accept Duke of Sedna's proposal?

[Paelos]

Poisons, Herbs.

Accept the proposal.

[Azuredream]

Accounting, Public Speaking, Accept.

[Phry]

Flexibility, Flexibility, Accept 

[rk47]

Congrats. You guys made a difference. 

Morning
Flattery ||||||
Poison |
Public Speaking |
Flexibility |

Evening
Accounting |||||||
Herbs |
Flexibility |

Duke's Proposal
Refuse ||||
Accept the Proposal |||||
 

[rk47]

Ah, I'll wear the tux for this week.
You will make another attempt into the Royal Treasury this weekend?
I guess.
I suppose it is only a matter of time. Very well, Your Highness. Let's go. Shall we?
 
The classes pass without any incident...


 
Friday evening...
Announcing the arrival of Talarist, Duke of Sedna.


Kuh. Don't get too friendly now...
I was so pleased to hear that you had accepted my humble offering. A jewel for a jewel - but you are the more precious.
Your honeyed words fall on deaf ears, girly man.
I hope that this is only the beginning of a mutually beneficial relationship. A union between us would bring stability to both our people.
You make me sick.
(He really does want to marry me!)
(What do you think?! Whoever your husband is will be seated in position of power!)

I...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uh, go ahead, Your Majesty.
Your Grace, are you not aware that my daughter has only fourteen summers?
It's my decision.
Baka.
A betrothal only, of course. There is no need to hurry. You have your coronation to plan for, after all.
>_< I can't believe this!
If I might be of service in any way, please, send for me. I will be happy to offer my protection or advice.
I will, thank you.

Shall I assassinate him, Your Majesty?
No.
 
Weekend arrives...

Alright! Today is the day!
Do whatever you want.
Eh? What's wrong?
Nothing. Go away.
Hmph. Fine. I'm off to the Treasury.
Good luck. Idiot.
 
At the Royal Treasury...
Eh...it's the Princess! Ah...Good morning, Your Highness!
Listen! Due to the recently agreed upon Ixion Treaty, I am therefore authorized to do a balance check on the Royal Treasury.
I think we've gone over this before, didn't we?
Look! A sum of four thousand gold lassis were released in order to secure the disputed territories, the remaining balances need to be recalculated and taxes redrawn. This concerns the royal budget and eventually determines your pay packets as well as the taxes you and your family will pay in the future! It's VERY important that you let me in right now.
Uh- wow. I.. guess it is! Yeah. *Unlocks the Vault* Go right in, Princess.
Thank you, my good man.

Now where is it... Aha!
 
The glitter of the vault's content is dazzling, but some sixth sense draws Elodie towards one little box in particular. It must be the one! This is the crystal that will make her a Lumen.
 
I better get this to Julianna. I don't know how to use it yet.
 
Week 13


Oh, look at you, all smug and full of confidence. I mean, how many I serve you today, O Future Queen of Nova, Wife of the Duke of Sedna?
I've got it!
Yeah, I know. The bees and birds, right? I hope you're ready when he pops your cherry..it's gonna hurt.
What are you talking about? I've got the crystal! The Lumen Crystal! With this I can...
Oh, very well. Here's today's papers.

An attempted murder?
Truly horrifying. You must be more cautious. Well then, what class would you attend this week?

[Furiously]

Sense magic and weild magic!

[rk47]

Note: Magic is still locked -

[rk47]

I have a feeling the case will involve me somehow. I think it's best if I keep myself up to date with current internal affairs.
As you wish.


Like what you read?
I never knew any of this. I suppose my parents would never tell me even if I asked.
 
Friday evening, Royal Courts
 

And try not to marry Kevan. I've had enough of your nonsense of late.

Which sister?
Corisande, the Duchess of Mead.

She is unharmed. We caught the culprit in the kitchens before anyone could eat her foul spew.
Well, what do you have to say for yourself?

Lied to her, they did, when she went to see why he'd not come back. Said he'd gone for a soldier, when he never would!
I don't quite understand what she is attempting to say. My audio sensors are recording it accurately. There is no typo error on the text logs as well. What an odd manner to deliver speeches.
He weren't the only one neither. I waited ten years for my chance to get my own back. That's justice!
*shakes head* I hope you can figure out what's going on, Princess. My circuitry is not up to the task.
You see? She's completely unrepentant! Hang her and be done with it.

What should we do, Your Highness?

I suppose I should ask the Earl about her story.
Eh? Though I am inclined to slay this beast - you're welcome to do so.
Of course, I need to know if she has any justification for her actions.
Do it very carefully, Princess. I know you want the truth but...
Yes, I know my court manners.

Is it possible that a relative of this woman may have met an untimely demise at some point in the past?
That is... not impossible. However, if that were the case, it would still have nothing to do with Corisande! The person who... might have been involved is already dead and buried, and not much missed.
Well, then. As you can see, divine justice has already been carried out.
Wut? Your mom was carried out.
But Princess-
You blamed an innocent woman, one who might had sympathy for you if you had told her the truth. Not all nobles are the same.
I... I never thought.
That settles it then, guards! Ready the guillotine!
No. You will have time to think about your actions in the dungeons.
She should be hanged!
I agree with him, Your Highness! She tried to kill a noble!
She acted for the love of her sibling. Surely you can understand that? No one else needs to die.
...what the hell do you know about Love?

The Princess delivers her verdict. The convicted need not hang, but she will have to serve time in the dungeons. Was it a fair decision?
 
Weekend arrives...

 
How shall the Princess spend her weekend?
 
Attend Court
+2 Yielding
+1 Depressed
+1 Pressured
 
Visit the Treasury
+1 Willful
 
Explore the Castle
+1 Lonely
+1 Afraid
 
Attend Service
-1 Cheerful
 
Visit Dungeons
+1 Willful
+1 Angry
 
Walk in the Gardens
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful
 
Sneak Out
+2 Willful
+1 Lonely
 
Play with Toys
+1 Yielding
+1 Lonely
+1 Cheerful
 
or Visit Julianna to learn more about the Lumen.

[Paelos]

There's no point in my voting for this one.

[lamaros]

Let's all vote sneak out.

[Paelos]

Sneak out it is!

[Seraphim]

Visit Julianna to see what we can do with the crystal.
As wicked looking as she's become she hardly needs to get even more Willful...

[Mosesandstick]

Sneak out!