Title: Members Assemble! - Compete with All Their Might in the Merciless Race
Characters: Jade, Epel, Sebek, MC/Yuu, Grim
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Compete with All Their Might in the Merciless Race
Cafeteria
Epel
Okay, Grim, I understand. No point trying to force you, so let's go find people who look like they'd be willing to participate.
Oh right, you should come along, too, Yuu.
Since Grim's already tagging along, why don't you come and have some fun, as well?
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Epel
Make sure you eat loads of yummy apples, as well, okay?
Epel
Of course! You gotta come!
Epel
Ah, although, I should note…it's a shame, but I don't think you can move the sled.
Magic is required to move the sleds used in this race.
Grim
What's with that?! That's such a weird sled.
Epel
I was asked to bring my schoolmates with me precisely because the students here can use magic.
Grim
I see, no wonder you chose to invite the future great mage himself. Quite the eye for talent you got there, Epel.
Although, I won't be racing with ya, alright!
Epel
Okay, okay, I got it already.
The race consists of teams of four so…I still need to find three more people to join me.
But…is there really anyone who'd be willing to go on a trip on such short notice?
Grim
Why didn'tcha just ask Vil and Rook from your dorm?
Epel
I mean, I could, but…
(Being at home would make me so relaxed, I'd probably be way more likely to slip back into my dialect)
(If Vil and Rook were there, I'd have to play cute in front of the family, too…)
…Nope, nope, there's no way!
Isn't there anyone else?
Grim
I mean, you can just invite anyone who catches your eye willy-nilly right?
Epel
Willy-nilly…like how so?
Grim
Isn't there anyone out and about? …Ah! Hey, Sebek!
Epel
Huh? Sebek?!
Sebek
What is it?
Epel
Ah, hello Sebek… I didn't notice you were sitting there.
Uhhhmm, sorry for the abrupt request, but uh, you see…
Grim
C'mon Sebek! Join the sled race!
Sebek
I refuse.
Epel
Oof…but I haven't even gotten to the details yet…
Sebek
I overheard your conversation. I was thinking it's unusual for someone to return home in the middle of the term.
But, too bad for you! I have no interest in little festival races which only serve to entertain.
Epel
…Oh my, Sebek. Underestimating the Kelkkarotu, are we?
Sebek
Wh-What's with you? Why are you sneering like that?
Epel
Kelkkarotu isn't just some leisurely entertainment.
Participants compete with all their might in the merciless race by sledding down the Mount Moln race course all night long
Sebek
All night long, you say?!
Epel
Yeah, that's why just being able to use magic won't cut it. You also need the stamina to make it to the end.
Sebek
Oh ho…?
Epel
Plus, it's already tough enough just getting the sled to move in the first place, so beginners have a lot of trouble with it.
It's not like some average Joe from NRC will do. They need to have the athletic ability to take part, as well.
Sebek
I…see?
Epel
Winning such a race is a super incredible honor. You'd absolutely wanna boast about it. And I'm sure…
…your friends and family would praise you for it, as well. They'd tell you, "Well done!" and be really, really, proud of you.
Sebek
……
Epel
……
Epel
Ahhhh, woe is me.
Is there truly no one out there who can come to my aid?
Is there no one who's not only good at magic, but also really good at sports, and super unbelievably duper buff who could help me?
Sebek
BUT OF COURSE THERE IS!
Epel
Huh? What? But where?
Sebek
RIGHT HERE!!
If I show up for the race, I will easily dominate the rest of the competition and emerge victorious!
Epel
Aw yeah!
Got him!
Sebek
If the race is as merciless as you say, then that changes things. It sounds like it would make for good training anyway!
Epel
Thank you, Sebek!
…Although, I'm still short two people like this. I wonder who else could join us.
Sebek
Such an obscure festival would not attract many willing participants, I imagine. Is this Mount Moln of yours even that famous in the first place?
Epel
Of course it is. You see, Mount Moln is…
???
…a mountain situated near Harveston, a village located in the mountain ranges of the northern Shaftlands.
Epel
Huh?
Jade
It has been revered and sanctified as a sacred mountain by the villagers since time immemorial.
Epel
J-Jade?!
Grim
Oh, it's you. Were you sitting behind us this whole time?
Jade
Apologies, I heard mention of Mount Moln and instinctively barged in on your conversation as a result.
Mount Moln… I have heard that its mystical beauty enamoured the hearts of many mountaineers.
The foot of the mountain is also said to be widely admired by artists and photographers alike for its ever-evolving yet consistently beautiful natural scenery across the seasons…
Epel
Wow, Jade… You really know a lot about it.
Jade
Yes. It had actually piqued my curiosity before now, so I already did research into it previously.
…Epel.
If it is of no inconvenience to you, as I am interested in visiting Harveston myself, may I join you on your journey?
Epel
Huh?!
Jade
I wish to make at least one visit as a member of the Mountain Lovers' Club, you see.
Epel
Sure, please do join us!
Sebek
Oi, Epel, are you sure you can skip discussing the sled race with him?
Epel
Ah, right.
Um, Jade, so there's actually a sled race called Mount Moln Kelkkarotu, and…
Jade
Ah, I am aware. While it was impolite of me to do so, I overheard everything you were discussing.
It seems that you're in quite the bind, Epel. If I would make a satisfactory candidate, I would be more than happy to lend a helping hand.
Bearing witness to Mount Moln at night while riding down it on a sled… I can only imagine how it would look. I am genuinely curious to see the sight.
Epel
The sled race is the bonus to Mount Moln for him…? B-But, thank you truly!
Alright, just one more to go!