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==Character Table==
00 - [space]

01 - 0

02 - 1

03 - 2

04 - 3

05 - 4

06 - 5

07 - 6

08 - 7

09 - 8

0A - 9

0B - +

0C - -

0D - A

0E - B 

0F - C 

10 - D 

11 - E

12 - F

13 - G

14 - H

15 - I

16 - J

17 - K

18 - L

19 - M 

1A - N

1B - O

1C - P

1D - Q

1E - R

1F - S

20 - T

21 - U

22 - V

23 - W

24 - X

25 - Y

26 - Z

27 - [Chest (icon)]

28 - [Sword (icon)]

29 - [Ring (icon)]

2A - [Arrow (icon)]

2B - [Herb (icon)]

2C - [Shield (icon)]

2D - [Axe (icon)]

2E - [Staff (icon)]

2F - [Scroll (icon)] ???

30 - la

31 - ge

32 - on

33 - ld

34 - su

35 - un

36 - ch

37 - or

38 - th

39 - of

3A - li

3B - vi

3C - ag

3D - ke

3E - [water drop shaped character]

3F - べ

40 - ぺ

41 - ce

42 - ba

43 - fa

44 - ly

45 - ed

46 - re

47 - st

48 - te

49 - nt

4A - al

4B - po

4C - lo

4D - ne

4E - na

4F - ng

50 - mi

51 - ..

52 - ,

53 - "

54 - \t ???

55 - [' but lower]

56 - '

57 - [lower half of the character よ]

58 - あ

59 - い

5A - う

5B - え

5C - お

5D - a

5E - b

5F - c

60 - an

61 - [weird character that looks like a d]

62 - e

63 - f

64 - d

65 - g

66 - ai

67 - h

68 - ie

69 - i

6A - il?

6B - j

6C - ee

6D - k

6E - io

6F - l

70 - oi

71 - m

72 - ti

73 - n

74 - ri

75 - o

76 - in

77 - p

78 - ea

79 - q

7A - eo

7B - r

7C - is

7D - s

7E - it

7F - t

80 - ic

81 - u

82 - v

83 - w

84 - x

85 - y

86 - z

87 - oa

88 - oo

89 - ou

8A - 't

8B - 's

8C - 'd

8D - 'd

8E - ss

8F - へ

90 - へ

91 - ぺ

92 - ll

93 - er

94 - es

95 - tt

96 - ni

97 - ck

98 - sh

99 - at

9A - nd

9B - ユ

9C - ヨ

9D - op

9E - he

9F - ut

A0 - ha

A1 - [square character with a hole in the bottom right]

A2 - bi

A3 - to

A4 - : 

A5 - [

A6 - ]

A7 - *

A8 - [Seed (icon)]

A9 - ア

AA - イ

AB - ウ

AC - エ

AD - オ

AE - ~

AF - ー

B0 - ＊

B1 - 、

B2 - ＋

B3 - .

B4 - !

B5 - 「

B6 - ?

B7 - i

B8 - I

B9 - 思

BA - 見

BC - 大

BD - [kanji]

BE - 王

BF - 私

C0 - [kanji]

C1 - 」

C2 - 人

C3 - [kanji]

C4 - B

C5 - N

C6 - 今

C7 - [kanji]

C8 - [kanji]

C9 - 一

CA - 時

CB - 不

CC - [kanji]

CD - [kanji]

CE - [kanji]

CF - [kanji]

D0 - [kanji]

D1 - 子

D2 - [kanji]

D3 - 何

D4 - [kanji]

D5 - [kanji]

D6 - [kanji]

D7 - [kanji]

D8 - 下

D9 - 力

DA - 目

DB - 分

DC - [kanji]

DD - [kanji]

DE - [kanji]

DF - [kanji]

E0 - [kanji]

E1 - [kanji]

E2 - [kanji]

E3 - H

E4 - P

E5 - 村

E6 - 手

E7 - [kanji]

E8 - [kanji]

E9 - [kanji]

EA - [kanji]

EB - [kanji]

EC - [kanji]

ED - [kanji]

EE - [kanji]

EF - 行

F0 - [kanji]

F1 - 

F2 - 

F3 - 

F4 - 

F5 - 

F6 - 

F7 - [new text box?]

F8 - [new line?]

F9 - 

FA - 

FB - 

FC - 

FD - 

FE - [new line?]

FF - 

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<blockquote>
Used ic.

  warped.[Herb (icon)]-

  is confused.[Chest (icon)]2

Earned la experience.

Took D damage.

Inflicted D damage.

Points up by D.

Points down by D.

ic dodged
ic's attack.

Couldn't break the
curse on ic.O .

defeated by ic.

The ic is
vibrating!

ic.

Z+41ic frequency
increased D points.

Didn't pick up ic ...

ic hit
 .

Z541ic
turned into Big Bread.

The ic landed on
the ground.

The dropped ic
was lost!

ic was used...

Equipped x.[Ring (icon)] ..

Read ic ...

Put on ic.[Ring (icon)]1..

Picked up ic [Sword (icon)]  ...

Picked up ic [Sword (icon)]0 ... 

The ic was
dropped at your feet.

  attacked!

 .

The   has a death grip
on Taloon's leg!

  status fully recovered.

The fire burned  ...

  swung and missed!

  missed!

  is glowing...

The   danced a
strange jig...

  ic?

  fired ic

  ate ic...

The   robbed  's
ic  !!

  whomped  !

     grabbed Taloon's leg!

 .

  cast Warp!

  cast Sleep!

  has poisoned you!

  slimed your shield!

  is confused.[Chest (icon)]2

  is now Level D.

  is now Level D.Q 

  perished.

  fell asleep.[Chest (icon)]5

  died!

...still asleep...

HP decreased by D.

HP increased by D.[Chest (icon)] 

Recovers a lot of HP!

Recovers a little HP.

HP and Strength down.

Your belly's full!

Your belly's rumbling...

Your belly's full!

The Curse was broken! P 

What is this!?

You can't put it there!

1Move towards the enemy
to diffuse its attack.

This will repel poison!

This is ic.

1This food will not go bad!

1This is medicine!

1This is for waving.

1This is for reading...

But nothing happened.

Your belly is full!

The Speed Seed has worn off.

You're about to collapse!

Stumbled!

Remember where the items are.

Check the dungeon's layout.

1The ic is actually a

What!?  

What!? The item is really
a Mimic![Herb (icon)]3

Energy level is up![Chest (icon)]7

Can't walk straight![Chest (icon)]2

Can walk straight again!

The monsters around you
are numbed!Z2

The monsters have
surrounded you!

Sleeping...[Chest (icon)]5

The items are
camouflaged![Chest (icon)]3

The items are no longer
camouflaged.

Finally awake!

You can see again!

You're finally freed!

Finally awake!

Z-41The monster transformed
into an item.

You know where the items are!Z4

Z-41The item's effects,

Find your path through
the dungeon!Z4

Getting really hungry...!

Z-41All monsters have
transformed into items!

Z-All of the monsters
have been killed!

See the location of monsters
on the floor.Z4

The monster warped.

The monsters can use
ranged attacks.

A monster!

A monster!!Z3

The monster divided.

The monster transformed.

The monster fell asleep.

Entered a warp zone!

Caught in a tiger trap![Axe (icon)]3

Hidden trap!

Z-Go down to Floor F10T.

You are starving to death!

But you can't see the
Invisible Item!

Can see clearly now![Chest (icon)]6

You will breathe fire!!

Your mouth is sealed!Z7

The monster's mouth is sealed!

Maximum HP down D points.

Maximum HP up D points.[Chest (icon)]0

Your inventory is full.

Time has reversed!Z8

That item is cursed!!O 

Your shield is corroded!

Watch out for floor traps!Z9

Eat some Bread quickly...

Z041x
is now gold plated!

P 41The curse on x
has been lifted!

Using certain items will
break the curse!

Raises stats on some shields.

Raises stats on some weapons.

Creates a big explosion!

There is hot acid on the floor!

There is gas on the floor!

You clumsy oaf!

You stepped on a mine!

You were struck by
poison arrows!

Warped!

Able to warp!

You stepped on a switch![Axe (icon)]4

S 41The monster woke up!

Awake!

Your vision is obscured.[Chest (icon)]4

You are blind!!

You cannot see very well!

A flying arrow!

Damn! A pitfall!

Strength went down D point!

Strength went down D![Chest (icon)]1

Strength went up D point.[Chest (icon)]+

Recovered strength.[Chest (icon)]-

Recover lost strength.

Strength up.

Max strength went down
D point.[Chest (icon)]1

Max strength went up D.[Chest (icon)]+.

...but it didn't work.

...but escaped.

...but didn't warp.

...but didn't trigger it.

...but dodged the attack.

...but it didn't go off!

...but you you held
onto your items.

...but the ring neutralized
the special attack!

...but the ring's magic...

...but the ring negated
the effect.

...but the plating resisted
the corrosion.

...but the ic didn't
corrode.

Z 41Equipped x.

Reinforced ic.

Unequipped x.[Ring (icon)]0 ...

Unequipped x.[Ring (icon)]2 ...

Not...now...

......Nene...

  is resting.

Oh, no...!  An earthquake!

...The tremors stopped.

Wow!  That was a big one!
Where's the exit!?

The ground split!!

  fell into the crack!

A monster lair!!

1All right! The Identify[Scroll (icon)]
identified all of the items!

You are out of arrows.

Press Reset...
1To continue a saved game,
select "Continue".

Press Reset...
To continue a saved game,
select "Continue".

What!  The stairs were
a Mimic![Herb (icon)]3

...but now you're blinded.

Equip to attack from afar...
Fire with the L button.

...but the Scale[Shield (icon)] repelled
the poison.

[Chest (icon)]441  was blinded.

ic hit  .

Know the monsters' positions.

Bread will fill your belly.

Weapons raise attack power!

Armor raises your defense!

Z-41Not all monsters wear metal.

Z-Status fully recovered.

1But the Box of Happiness
blocked the Outside [Scroll (icon)]!

The ic is frozen
to the ground!

1What is this? ic.

...but the Mimic vanished!

1Throw it at the monster,
then run away.

Nothing on the ground.

Talked to Taloon!

You can sell la for gold.

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Popolo:   Good luck, Papa!

It's the length!

It's the width!

It's random!

Affirmed!

Dear, what will you
place in safekeeping?

Dear, what will you take
with you?

Have a nice day, Dear!

Bring D back here.

Nene:   Here's your lunch.

Nene:   Do your best, Dear.

Nene:   We'll work hard
and make our shop grow.

Nene:   Off so soon, Dear?

Nene:   Remember, don't try to
do the impossible, okay!?

Hi 1 1 1Score 1 1
ly Village, 
N 
times underground
Floor, 
Floor, 
Located the Chest.
Acquired the Box of Happiness! 
 Returned safely.
v.
Taloon died without fulfilling the king's wishes.
Returned the king's Jewel Chest!
Got the Box of Happiness!
Grabbed the Mystery Chest!
Gained the Mystery Chest!
Returned safely with an Outside Scroll...
In the Trial Dungeon...
Deep into the Mysterious Dungeon...
Very deep into the Mysterious Dungeon...
Nene:   Wheee...!!
Hey, everyone, I'm so
excited...!

Finally... our new life is set
to begin!  *Sigh!*

Popolo:   Oh, Papa...!
What is this strange place
called?

Nene:   Hmmm... a good point...
Oh, Dear!  I don't think it even
has a name!

Here's an idea...
Why don't we let Popolo name
our new home?

Popolo:   Oh, goody, goody!
Hey, I've got it!  How about
u Village?

Nene:   That's a fine name, Son!

Now, Taloon, my Dearest...
You should go meet the King!
We'll wait for you right here!

Meanwhile, I'll start setting
up shop.  We'll need some place
to sell our new merchandise,
right?

Good luck, Dear!
on Kiss! on

King:   Hmmm...
I heard there was someone new
roaming around outside my
castle...

Say, are you that fellow who's
contemplating opening a new
shop in u Village...?

You are...?
Well, splendid, my dear chap!
This will be quite convenient
for my subjects!

Other than that...  Are there
any other reasons why you've
journeyed so far from Endor
to u Village?

What...!?
You also hope to exploit the
treasures in our Mysterious
Dungeon!?

Hmmm...
Well, it's true...
There ARE many fabulous
treasures to be found...

However...
We don't call it the Mysterious
Dungeon for nothing...
Ho! Ho! Ho!

Problem is... nobody has brought
any real booty out of there in
quite a number of years!

So, aren't you just a little
bit afraid to put your life
on the line in our Mysterious
Dungeon?

A wise decision...  But you DO
give up rather easily, I see!
Ho! Ho! Ho!

What!?  You really want to
test your mettle?

Hmmmm...  Just as I thought...
You're NOT a man who gives up
easily, are you!?

Alrighty then, let me explain
how it all works...

Ahh... You don't give up
so easily...

Our legends have predicted
that a special adventurer
might come forward someday...

The trick is to grab the
treasures, then scurry back to
the surface in one piece!

There are literally SWARMS of
enemies lurking in there, so
try to be sneaky or you'll be
pulverized, for sure! 

Furthermore, if the monsters
beat you, they'll toss you out
like a sack of grain. You'll end
up looking like a total idiot!!

Ho!!  Your treasures will be
stripped, and you'll return
to Level One!

On top of that, the dungeon
will be altered drastically the
next time you go down!

So, do you STILL wish to try
your luck in our Mysterious
Dungeon?

Ho! You remind me of the way I
used to be when I was much
younger!

Soooo, I guess I'll give you an
opportunity...

In addition to the main
caverns, we also have a
much smaller Trial Dungeon.

Tell you what...
If you pass the preliminary
test, I'll let you explore the big
dungeon.

Here's what I want you to do
first...

A long time ago I lost my Jewel
Chest on the the 10th floor of
the small dungeon.

I was sipping wine and having a
good ole time, when suddenly, I
tripped over a sleeping Slime
and dropped it!

First, check your pack, and
take note of the three items
I have donated to help you get
started, Taloon...

Then, go down to the 10th
floor and retrieve my lost
Jewel Chest.

After you've returned to
ground level, come to the
castle immediately and bring
me my Jewel Chest!

Once you find my chest, I'll
let you have a go at the main
dungeon, okay!?

I get it...
You're the kind of guy who
likes to jest, right!?

King:   Are you ready to get
started now, Taloon...?

King:   Be sure to talk to all of
these fine people in the room.
I realize that you may have
met them already...

Talk to them AGAIN...
...before you leave for the
Mysterious Dungeon!

...

King:   Oh, Taloon...!
I see you were beaten!
Let me give you a few good
pieces of advice...

If you attack or take a step,
the monsters will follow suit.
In other words, whenever you
act, so will the monsters!

So, try to stand still until
you've worked out a better
battle plan, okay?

If you take a little time to
think, instead of just running
off half-cocked, you'll stand
a better chance of success!

King:   Oh my, Taloon...!
Beaten again...!
Well, here are some more
good tips...

You must explore the dungeon
smartly and be prepared for
anything!

If you are poisoned, look for
an antidote!
And always keep facing the
monster you're attacking!

King:   Ah, Taloon...!
Beaten again, eh...?
Well, consider this...

The monsters can both move
and attack diagonally, very
critical to remember!!

In some cases, you should
retreat and counterattack
diagonally, too.

In other words, you should
use whatever moves are
effective in positioning
yourself best for battles!

King:   Oh, Taloon...
Do you still feel like you need
assistance...?

Okay, fight the weakest foes
first, and always conserve
your healing herbs...

Try to rebuild your HP as much
as possible by simply walking
around.

Monsters can't recover HP
through movement, so return
to the fight after your HP
has gone back up.

King:  Still struggling...?
Here's some more good advice
that might help you out...

Monsters can re-generate in
the dungeons, so move onward
to the next level and try to
keep your belly full!

Always avoid sleeping enemies
whenever you're weak and
hungry...

And definitely remember this...
Increase your strength levels
significantly before you try
to take on those Magicians!

King:   Do you know how to use
your map...?

Before you enter a room, stop
in the corridor and consider
what your various battle
options might be...

If after entering the room,
you find yourself surrounded
by monsters, the first thing
you should do is stop walking!

Then, check your map to see
exactly how many monsters
are lurking in the room!

If there are more than two,
retreat to the corridor, turn
around, and fight them one at
a time from the entrance.  

King:   Oh!?  Again...?
Are you using the items you
find along the way?

For example, a "Return[Herb (icon)]" will
warp you to a safer area...
If you have one, use it when
you're hopelessly surrounded!

A Confusion[Herb (icon)] may be thrown
at enemies, too, to help you
out of a jam...

You'll be safe until their
effects wear off, but use
them judiciously!

King:   Keep trying your best,
Taloon...!
I'm always here, willing to help
you out!

You must take advantage of
the features found in magic
staffs...
For example...

The "Thunder[Staff (icon)]" will vanquish
many enemies in one blow!
The "Expel[Staff (icon)]" will banish
an enemy...

The "Change[Staff (icon)]" will transform
your adversary into a weaker
monster... and...

The "Confuse[Staff (icon)]" emits a Chaos
Spell.
Use an "Identify[Scroll (icon)]" to discern
the  various Staff functions.

Finally, you may discharge a
staff's energy from afar, but
always make sure you're facing
in the right direction!

King:   Oh, Taloon...!
I'm always here to advise you
on the best dungeon fighting
tactics!

Poisonous Toadstools can sap
your strength until you're as
weak as a baby Slug...!

And the damage you inflict on
your enemies will decrease
while you're poisoned...

So, use an Antidote Herb as
quickly as possible!

Using a "Strength Seed" will
raise your striking power
by one point...

Raising your level will also
strengthen your attack power
in battles.

King:   Wow, Taloon...!
You are really struggling!
I guess I should tell you about
the "Medical[Herb (icon)]"...

The Elixir and Medical[Herb (icon)] can
restore your HP, and even
increase it, a little!

But it's best to save these
restorative herbs for when
your HP is dangerously low.

King:   Would you like for
me to repeat my tips?

King:   Oh no, not again!
Here's some more advice,
Taloon...

King:   Hey, Taloon...
Listen carefully... This is
my final advice...

To make it to the 10th floor,
you may need...
...a Metal Babble[Sword (icon)]and... and
...a Metal Babble[Shield (icon)].

So, take these items...!
They should help you beat our
Trial Dungeon.

King:   Be sure you put my
sword and shield to good use...
... and good luck!

King:   Taloon, I really
admire your spunk!
Be careful while exploring the
Mysterious Dungeon!

Did you forget all about my
Jewel Box...?
Don't strain yourself, Taloon!
Ho! Ho! Ho!

King:   Well, Taloon...
Don't forget your goal of
becoming the world's top arms
merchant!

Just keep trying!
I'm sure you'll be able to pass
my test, eventually!

King:   Oh, my goodness...!
This is most certainly my lost
Jewel Chest!

Wow, Taloon...!
You've finally passed my test!

Now, I grant you leave to
search for treasure in the
big dungeon, to your heart's
content...

However...!

The "real" Mysterious
Dungeon is truly foreboding!!

Therefore, I will give you a
book of tips that contains the
best advice for exploring...

This is my final present
to you!

I suggest that you read this
book at home, perhaps during
the evenings while you're
relaxing with Nene!

Also - before you go - be sure
to speak to all of the members
of my court once again.

Fare-thee-well, friend,
Taloon!

King:   Oh, Taloon...!
Please report to me on your
progress from time-to-time,
okay!?

I'll certainly be looking
forward to hearing some
exciting tales about your
exploits!

...

Minister:   Mister Taloon...!
You don't look like the sort of
fellow who would back down
from a challenge!

Minister:   If you'll talk to
the king again, I'm pretty
sure he'll still allow you to go,
Mister Taloon.

Yes!  Ask the king again...
I believe it's still possible!

Minister:   Let me explain how
the king's gifts can help you...
I'll start with the "Medical[Herb (icon)]"...

This is a natural remedy for
curing your wounds and
restoring your HP.

Use it in battle, just before
you are about to die.

Next is the "Big Bread"...
Eat this whenever you become
hungry.

Once you are starving, you'll
lose a single HP with every
step you take!

When you are near death...
Eating Bread will stop you
from losing any more HP!

Finally, the "Identify[Scroll (icon)]"...
Use it to determine the magical
properties of staffs made from
materials like bamboo and iron.

This scroll will also reveal the
magical characteristics of
weapons and shields.

I surely hope this helps you!
Be sure to speak to the Prince
and our soldiers before you
go, and heed their words!

...

Minister:   Eventually,
it'll disappear!

Minister:  There are many
fabulous treasures in the
Mysterious Dungeon, but also
many traps...

Swinging your sword into the
"empty" air in front of you
will force those traps to
become visible!

Whenever you're low on HP,
always be leery of traps!

...

Soldier:  What!? The man who
aspires to be the world's top
trader gives up so easily!?

Soldier:   Even while the king is
agreeing it's NOT wise to go,
I'm curious how he came to know
so much about the dungeons...

Hmmm... if you keep talking to
the king, I wonder...  Might
he change his mind?

Soldier:   When you find a
better weapon or shield in the
dungeon, be sure to equip it
immediately!

So... always be on the lookout
for better equipment!

And... whether barehanded
or armed, always face the
enemy you're fighting!

And don't forget to turn
around whenever you're
attacked from the rear!

Arrows may be fired one of
two different ways...

First, you may equip your
arrows for firing ranged
attacks...

Or you may simply fling them
from your quiver!

I would suggest that you save
your arrows for attacking
powerful foes, like Magicians!

...

Soldier:  Eventually,
it will disappear.

Soldier:  There's cursed
equipment in the dungeon, too.
Once you equip it, you'll be
unable to remove it!

Your statistics may not be
adversely affected, but
you'll be unable to equip new
weapons and shields.

There are also many types of
rings, but if you put on a
cursed ring, beware!!

If you become cursed by the
equipment you find, try to
locate an Uncurse Scroll, then
use it!

Soldier:   Oh, Mister Taloon,
Sir...
I'm really disappointed in you!

Soldier:  Ah, Mister Taloon...
I never figured you for a
coward!

Guard:   Let me explain how a
Gold Sword +1 works...

Since a sword has a basic
strength of 2, then a Gold
Sword +1 will give you a total
attack power of 3!

This formula applies to shields,
too...!

If your base defense is 4, and
you find a "Scale[Shield (icon)]+2", then
your total defense becomes 6!

Staffs include weapons like
the "Thunder[Staff (icon)] [6]".
The value [6] indicates that it
contains six total charges!

Weapons and Shields may be
strengthened further by using
the Upper and Bikill Scrolls!
Neato, huh...!?

Soldier:   Eventually, it will
disappear!

Soldier:   There are foes in the
big dungeon who can corrode
your shield!  If this happens,
its value will decrease...

Bronze[Shield (icon)]+1,
Bronze[Shield (icon)]+0
Bronze[Shield (icon)]-1
Bronze[Shield (icon)]-2

And finally...
Bronze[Shield (icon)]-3!
This last one really sucks!!

A Bronze Shield may have an
initial strength of +3, but
after corroding, it will drop
to a useless +0!

However, you may gild your
shield by reading a Plating
Scroll. This will make it
corrosion proof!

Otherwise, you must replace a
ruined shield.

Oh, by the way, some special
shields are impervious to
corrosion!

Guard:   Seems like a lot
of adventurers have been
attracted to the Mysterious
Dungeon!

So listen carefully to my
instructions...

To move diagonally, hold down
the R button, then use the
D-pad.

To change your direction
without moving, use the Y
button and D-pad together.

These are awfully good
procedures to remember...

Some adventurers even write
them down, and convert key
letters to Gravis colors!

Guard:   I have some good
words of advice for an
adventurer heading into the
dungeons...

Holding B and A buttons down
at the same time will quicken
HP recovery, but may also
attract terrifying monsters!

There's also something called
the "Miracle Keys Prophecy",
but unfortunately I don't
have any further details...

Elder:  Ummm...

Elder:  Mmmm...?

Elder:   Yes!  Congratulations!
Since you're not a knight, or
a professional fighter...

I think merchants should fight
with their brains, and NOT
just rely on brute strength...
Don't you agree?

Well, there's a type of grass
or herb called "Blaze[Herb (icon)]"!

If brute strength fails, face
the monster hordes and swallow
the Blaze[Herb (icon)]!

There's also an item called
"Bang[Scroll (icon)]"!

When you're about to be
overwhelmed by rampaging
monsters in one room...
READ THIS SCROLL!!

Pant! Pant! Pant...!
Ah... having trouble...
breathing...
Too tense... I guess...

Got to... stop running...
in circles... Anyhow...
Don't forget... to use...
your found items... wisely!

...

...

Elder:  There are many useful
items lying around loose in the
Mysterious Dungeon, but be
careful...!

Some can disorient you, like
the "Confuse[Herb (icon)]"...

This herb will make you stagger
around stupidly, like a drunken
sailor!

But... BUT... now listen up!
Throw it at a monster... and...
it...  becomes... DIZZY!!

Pant! Pant! Pant...
Got it...?  Use your items well,
but use your head, too!

...

Prince:   Ah, Mister Taloon...!
I've heard about Nene...

She sounds like a fine wife,
an asset that would make
any man proud!

Ummm...  I feel a little
awkward saying this, but...

Since you've travelled all of
this great distance, don't
you think Nene will be a little
bit disappointed?

I've heard that Nene is very
anxious to open a new shop in
the village.

Hmmm... Just curious...
What do you suppose she'll use
for merchandise!?

Prince:   Let me tell you about
some really useful items...
...such as herbs...

Many herbs have medicinal
value.

Some herbs you eat...
Others come in extracts that
you can drink...
Whatever, just wolf it down!!

Using these helpful herbs can
affect your body in various
ways, both good and bad...

But don't forget...
Monsters can also swallow
these special herbs!

Be sure to read your scrolls.
If surrounded by enemies,
certain scrolls may save you
from impending doom!

Also, try to vanquish your
enemies by using the powers
contained in magic staffs.

Herbs and scrolls can be used
only once, but a magic staff
may be re-used several times.

Well, that's all I know...
Wish you luck!

...

...

Prince:   There are many more
types of monsters and items
in the Mysterious Dungeon,
than in the Trial Dungeon.

You'll find various types of
rings lying about, too...

When you put on a ring, its
effect will continue until you
remove it.

However, like staffs, you won't
know which ring you have when
you first pick it up...

Therefore, I think it would be
wise not to wear any ring
until you read an Identify
Scroll and discern its effects.

Nene:   Congratulations, my
darling!

Popolo:   Oh, Papa...
I'm really proud of you!

Nene:   Now, you can go
treasure hunting to your
heart's content, just like
you've always dreamed! 

Look, Dear...! 
This is our new store!

Popolo:   YES, Papa...!
We have a store!
We have a store!
We built it just for you!!

Nene:   Just like Endor, I'll
sell all the goods you bring
back to our store!

It'll be a great success,
you'll see!

And I'll also save up all the
gold you bring back and use
it to expand our business...

I can't wait to see how far we
can go with this!  The sky's
the limit, right!?

Hey, you look tired...
Come have yourself a nice,
well-deserved rest, Darling!

Nene:   Today will be your first
day to explore the Mysterious
Dungeon, right?

Before you go...
If you want to speak to the
customers, just face them
across the counter, okay?

I'll bet the townspeople know
quite a bit about the
Mysterious Dungeon!

Also, if you want to see how
much gold we have in the bank,
I left our account book by
the bed...

Darling...
Aren't you itching to get
started on your adventure?
I'll bet you forgot something!

Nene:   Tee-hee-hee...
Just as I suspected...
Chomping at the bit!
Are you leaving right away?

Well, let me know when you're
ready, and I'll pack you a
sack lunch!
Just like old times!!

Popolo:   Papa, can you read
tough books like this one?
Wow...!  You're so smart!

Popolo:   Hurry back, Papa!
I promise I'll be a good boy
while you're gone!

Nice Old Man:   Oh, Master...
I hear you're heading off to
the Mysterious Dungeon...

Yep, everybody knows the
stories...  They say there
are some amazing treasures
hidden in there...

However, they won't be easy
to come by.  You'll need to
penetrate the most extreme
depths to find 'em!

Old Woman:   Everyone claims
that cave is SO mysterious...

Well, I think you're even
stranger than the dungeon,
Mister, prowling around in a
frightening place like that! 

Anyway...  I'll take an Antidote
Herb...

Dealer from the Next Town:   I
heard that a new shop had been
built here, so I came over here
to check it out...

Haw...!  You call this a store,
all this cheap and shoddy
construction...!?

Surely, you don't expect
serious profits out of a
slipshod operation such as
this!

Hee-hee... I'll bet the next
big gust of wind sends this
whole contraption flying
off, right over your ears!

Savvy Doctor:  Grandma Maggy 
seems to know something about
the treasures hidden in the
Mysterious Dungeon!

You should ask her about them
as soon as possible!

Straight-ahead Old Man:   Boy,
do I hate turning...! 

In fact, I'm satisfied to just
walk in a straight line until I
run smack-dab into something!

Now, some folks may think it's
a good idea to go diagonally
occasionally, but I could just
never get used to it...

Me?  I'm just an old timer who
knows only the straight path,
and I'll keep going that way
until I hit something!

Hmmm... I wonder if that's why
I'm constantly hungry...!?
I guess it uses up more of my
energy and time!!

Gwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...!

Customer:   Excuse me...
I'll take one Medical Herb,
please...

Customer:   If you're defeated
in the cave, half of your Gold
will be stolen by those dirty,
rotten Trick Bags!

Also, the pesky Demonites will
relieve you of ALL your
hard-earned items!

Well, I guess the Trick Bags
are the kinder of the two...
Like, they COULD rip off
ALL your Gold!

Those Demonites are also called
Baby Satans...  I mean, they
aren't frightening like Satan,
just huge pains-in-the-butt!!

Nene:   Oh look, Darling...!
I've expanded our shop some!
Now we can display our goods!

Popolo:   And look at our living
space, Papa...
It's small, but cozy!  Don't you
think so, too, Papa!?

Nene:   Popolo has been helping
me a lot, Dear...
He's been such a good boy!

Oh, Darling...!
Today, I heard something
interesting from one of our
customers...

He said that if you find an
"Outside" Scroll, you can use
it to escape the dungeon
safely!

That way, you can bring home
all of the hard-earned items
and gold you've collected!

It'll be your decision as to
when to continue exploring and
when to return home...

But if you want our store to
grow quickly, find an Outside
Scroll, then use it to come
home safely.

Popolo:   Yes, Papa...!
Try not to get hurt!
Come back and see us often!

Nene:   This is our day off,
Dear...!
Let's all just relax a little
bit today!


Nene:   Ah, there's something
I need to tell you...
This is the money left over
after we enlarged the store...

Use it for the good of all
of us... and the store.
Don't waste it!

Popolo:   Oh, Papa...!
A little while ago, when I was
out playing...!
This strange old man came by!

He said, "Hey, boy, do you know
this?  With a Torch Scroll, one
can see all of the traps on a
floor, as stories of a building!"

What does that mean, Papa?
Do you understand?

Grandma Maggy:   Hello,
Taloon...
I've got a hot tip for you...
Literally!

Every night, my husband drinks
these special herbal potions.

Last night, just as he was
finishing a new one, suddenly
he breathed fire from his
mouth!

Do you believe what I'm telling
you?  It's true!!

I can hardly believe I'm a
hundred-years-old!
Ah, to be youthful again!
Oho-ho-ho...

Ah yes, you wanted to talk
about treasure...
My husband told me... 
If I remember correctly...

An iron safe was once seen
on the 10th floor....

Supposedly, if you have an
iron safe in your possession
when you're defeated, you
won't lose half your gold!

I wonder if it's true...

Grandma Maggy:   If I'm not
mistaken, someone abandoned
an iron safe on the 10th floor
of the Mysterious Dungeon.

Supposedly, if the iron safe
is in your possession at the
time you're defeated by
monsters...

You won't lose half your
gold!
I wonder if it's true...

Good Ole Boy:   Hey, Guy...!
I've been thinking...
Could the treasure in the cave
be super-delicious brandy?

You may be asking yourself
where I would come up with
such a notion...
Gwa-ha-ha-ha...

Ooooh... Well...
I guess it's because I love
brandy!
Gwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Customer:   No, these shields
are far too nice...!
I want only corroded shields
for my collection.

Are these the only kind of
shields you sell here!?
Huh...? What do I do...?
I'm an antique dealer.

Creepy Kid:   "Medicines" are
my hobby, Man...  Hee-hee...
Every day I experiment with
various herbs.  Whee...!

The Elixir Herb is bitter,
and the Eyedrop plant is
spicy....

The Luck Seed... well, it's
just... plain...
...heavenly...!!  *Sigh...!*

Not to disrespect you or
anything, Man... but you do
look a little on the heavy side,
don't you think?

Just eat or drink about twenty
of these herbs or herbal
potions, Man, and you'll be
all healthy and happy!

What!?  Am I worried about
brain damage from excessive
experimentation...?
Well, Man...

Hey, it's my brain!!
I mean, what do I need it for,
anyway...?

Besides, life is certainly much
easier this way... more fun,
too...
Hee-hee-hee...

Woman:   I'm scared to death
of monsters!

If I had to go into those
awful dungeons, I wouldn't
dream of going without a
Re-charge Scroll.

Postman:   I have absolutely no
sense of direction...
In a new place, I always end up
going in circles!

Some people believe the
dungeons are easier to
negotiate if you follow a
circular route...

Not too many warriors see the
applicability, but I make my
deliveries by following a similar
circular route.

Am I making any sense here...?
If not, go ahead and try it
your way, then.

Dealer:   I heard you expanded
your shop a bit, so I came over
here again to check it out...

Hah!  All you did was extend
the sides out!
Don't make me laugh!
Unbelievable!!

Knowledgeable Local:   Some
sleeping monsters wake up
quickly, while others slumber
for a long time.

A few of them will begin
moving as soon as you exit
the room...

Others will sleep until you
strike them...
But generally, they'll wake up
whenever you brush by them!

Nene:   Look, Dear...!
Now we have a bedroom and a
little privacy, hee-hee...
Even a flower bed outside!

In the shop section, our
customers may now browse
freely through our goods...

Popolo:   Yeah! All we need now
is a roof!

Taloon:   ...!!

Nene:   ...!!

Nene:   Ah, but Darling...
About the Iron safe that
Grandma Maggy mentioned...

You had such a safe once.
If you can locate a new one,
you can bring back all of
your Gold...

And later on...
Maybe you can even save
valuable items like those
critical Outside Scrolls!

Darling, since you're always
pushing so hard, and winding
up hurt, please make a
special effort to locate it!

I haven't heard anything
about the Outside Scrolls,
but the Iron safe is said
to be on the 10th floor...

Popolo:   Oh look, Mama...
There goes a flock of geese,
flying south!

Nene:   Really...
That means that winter is
right around the corner!

Look how the leaves are
turning so many bright
colors...

Let's take the rest of the
afternoon off and listen to
the forest sounds...  We'll
finish our work tomorrow!

Nene:   Wow!  You got it...!
The Iron Safe!
Keep on going, Darling...
I'll take care of the store.

Popolo:   Yo, Papa...!
I was out playing, and that
weird old guy came by again!

He said, "Hey, Boy, do you
know this?  The damage you
do when you fire an arrow
increases with your level!"

What does that mean...?
Do you know, Papa?

Grandma Maggy:   We saw you
lug home an Iron Safe...
I don't guess it's really what
you'd consider a treasure.

Don't you agree...?
I mean, have you tried to sell
it...?
And they offered very little...?

You see?  I figure a treasure
is something people will pay you
good money for, but all that
box is good for is storage!

Do you wish I'd just shut up?
Sorry, but when a person grows
older, she yaks constantly.

Grandpa Fawn:   Oh... Hi,
Taloon...
The herbs I get here always
come in handy.

Since I caught you, there's
something I wanted to say...
Ummm... well... let's see...
What was it...?

....Ah, yes...!
It's about hidden treasure!
In my childhood it was called
the Bo, bo, bosh-ob...

Eshcuse me...!
Jusht let me fix my loose
dentures... dokach...!
Ah, yes, it was called...

Yes!  I believe it was called
the Box of Happiness!
But nobody's ever seen it...

Just what you might call a
local legend, I guess...
I wish I could see it just once
before I die!

Hmmm... Which floor is it on...?
Don't rightly know...
But my old pop might know!!

He's a bit hard of hearing,
being 130-years-old, but I'll
bring him along next time.

Grandpa Fawn:   Do you want
to hear my story again...?
I'll be happy to go through
all that again.

Grandpa Fawn:   Ah, let me
see...  What did I come here
to say...?
Oh, yes!  The herbs...!

The herbs and potions I buy
here always come in handy.
But it seems like there was
something else, too...

If you do, just speak right
up, okay?

Rival warrior:   Taloon...!!
How deep into the Mysterious
Dungeon have you penetrated?

Hmm, floor number D?
I've been all the way to
floor D...  Well...
Best of luck to ya!

Sophia:   Oh, Taloon...
I've grown too fat and need to
go on a diet!

Have you found any herbs or
potions in the dungeons that
might help me?

Ah, I see...!
 If you had any, you'd probably
use them on yourself, right
Taloon!

I guess I'll just have to start
eating less...
Hee-hee-hee...

Good Ole Boy:   Hey-yo, Pal...!!
I think I have the answer!
Might the treasure be a bag
with winning lottery numbers!?

Why do I think that...!?
Well, I love to gamble!
Gwa-ha-ha-ha...!

What!?  You say it wouldn't
be gambling any more...?

Clergyman:   Ah...!!
I've been discovered...!

Please don't tell anyone that
I've been buying Uncurse
Scrolls!

Customer:   Is it just my
imagination, or is some of the
bread you sell here a little on
the stale side?

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
I've been taking a few too
many herbs lately...

Some have been making me more
lightheaded than usual...
Forgetful, too...!

What was I saying...?
Oh, it's given me the munchies
and made me gain weight!!

Well, Man, I've sworn off
"medicines" and gotten into
something new... staffs.

Like this Seal Staff I have
here, Man...!!
Hee-hee-hee...

You see, the monsters can do
all kinds of bizarre stuff
besides normal attacks!

Hey, Man, did you know the
Seal Staff negates all of
those special attacks?

It'll blow you away, Man!
Those Drakees will weird you
out when they start flying
in straight lines!

Wizards will forget how to
cast their aggravating sleep
spells!  Ha-ha-ha...!

Give it a shot, Man!! Ha-ha!

Dealer from Another Town:   I
heard you expanded your shop
again, so I came to have a
look....

Haw!  This time, you just
knocked out the front wall!
Just stretched it out like
a piece of chewing gum!

After all...
Shoddy is as shoddy does!

Savvy Doctor:   Occasionally,
in the Mysterious Dungeon,
a room jammed with monsters
will appear!

In those "Monster Lairs", a
lot of items may be found.

However, the lairs are full of
hidden traps, so creep along
carefully and swing your sword
to reveal them!

Nene:   Darling, you have
worked really hard to bring
in good merchandise and
increase our customers...

Unfortunately, the store is
too small to hold everything...
So...

Okay, Darling, close your eyes!
Take my hand...!
Ready? Hold on tight!
Don't peek!!

Nene:   Okay, you may open
your eyes now!

Popolo:   Yeah, Papa...!
Open them!!

Taloon:   ...!?

Nene:   Tee-hee-hee...
Did I surprise you!?
It's our new store!

Popolo:   It's not done yet!

Nene:   It should be finished
in the spring.  It'll just take
a little more time...
We'll do our best!

Popolo:   I'll help too!

Nene:   Darling, when the shop
is finished, we'll have a little
storage vault...

Let's save some of the weapons
and armor you bring back,
rather than selling them...

That way, you can take
something with you each time
you go adventuring.
So, work hard, Darling!

Popolo:   Yeah, Papa...
Go for it!!

Nene:   Brrrrr...!
It's getting chilly out here!
Let's go back to our room.

Nene:   The carpenter is
working on our new shop.
You should go see it too.

Popolo:   Oh, Papa...!
 When I was outside playing
earlier, that strange old man
dropped by again!

He said, "Boy, did you know
a leather shield decreases
your need for food by half?
Tell your papa, Son!"

Do you know that old guy, Papa?

Grandma Maggy:   I came here
to work today...

It would be good for business
if you offered the customers
refreshments.

Hey, is this what they call a
"part-time job"?
Oho-ho-ho-ho-ho...

Grandpa Fawn:   I brought my
old pop today...

He may know which floor the
Box of Happiness is on, but
he's really hard of hearing.

Great-grandfather:   Yes...
What...?

Hee-hee...  Yep, I'm happy...
Even though I'm 130-years-
old!

I'm fairly healthy, and my son
and his wife are well, too...
I'm a lucky man...!
My grandkids are heroes...!

They've gone to kill a dragon!

My great-granddaughter,
Lulu, is a real cutie-pie!
Yep, I'm definitely happy!

What...?
Which floor is it on...?
Yes, yes... I know...

It's recorded in the castle
archives.

Eh? You're asking if I'm
sure...?
I.... Uumm...  Let's see...
Hmmm...

Actually... your Popolo seems
like a nice boy...
...a good companion for my
great-granddaughter, Lulu...

Ed:   Yikes!  I'm freezing my
royal nards off!  Gawd, I hate
winter, but I'll keep pluggin'
away 'til spring!

Boss, you should take care,
too, lest you catch yourself
a death of cold!

Mondo:   Greetings, Boss...!
That guy over there's my
good bud...
But he's a total idiot!

Any second now, I'm waiting for
him to fall into one of those
deep holes we dug for the
foundation footings.

I told him to go find a long
stick to poke the grass before
he walks ahead!

I'm just trying to look out
for him, since he's my pal...
But does he listen to me!?

If Ed falls down one of those
holes and gets hurt, it'll be
his own darn fault!
I won't have any pity!

Rival warrior:   Taloon...!!
What floor of the Mysterious
Dungeon have you reached?

Wow! Floor D already!?
I've already been to Floor
D, myself...

I still think my methods of
exploration are a little
more efficient than yours.

The Box of Happiness...?
That sounds like something I
may have stumbled onto once...

Sophia:   You won't believe this!
That warrior over there said,
"Here's a gift for you!"

Know what he gave me... some
moldy bread!  I feel sicker
than a dog!

Damn, may his bedroll be
invaded by the maggots of
a thousand Horks!!

He calls himself "Gozar", but
I've nicknamed him "Bozo"!
Crapola!  I'm infected with
"Creeping-Crud-a-la-Bozo"!

Savvy Doctor:   There's a way
to get the gold back that the
Trick Bag has stolen!

After it robs you it will warp,
but only to another place on
the same floor.  All you have
to do is track it down!

Also, Demonites are usually
holding some sort of item,
so if you've got arrows...
Let 'em have it!!

Good Ole Boy:   Hey, Bud...
I've been thinking....

Might the treasure of the
cave be a huge cake with a
luscious stripper inside?

Why do I believe that, you
might ask...?

Well, it's because I love to
watch beautiful dancing women
shed their clothes!!
Gwa-ha-ha-ha...!

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
Wanna know how to determine
a staff's function without an
Identify Scroll...?

Just wave it at a likely
monster...
If it damages the enemy, then
it's a Thunder Staff.

If the monster freezes, it's
a Sleep Staff.
If the monster wobbles off,
it's a Chaos Staff.

My favorite, the Seal Staff,
will appear to have no effect
at first glance...  Hee-hee...
That's what I like about it!

Now... Tonight, shall I fix
me a Monster Toadstool that
can't spit poison....?

Young Mother:   When my child
got lost in the woods, I was
almost ready to give up hope.

That's when I thought about
using the Eavesdrop Scroll
that I bought here...

It was a great help, and really
saved the day...
Thanks for selling it to me!

Demonite:   Ke-ke-ke...!
No one notices that I've been
transformed by the Change
Staff!

Customer:   Recently, a thief
was caught using a Numb Scroll
to paralyze his victims...!

Stupidly, he lit up the room
with a Torch Scroll, and was
promptly apprehended!
What an idiot!!

Customer:   I've met a lot of
nice people who come here to
shop, but occasionally, a real
dirt-bag shows up, right?

Like that guy over there, a
weapon dealer from the
neighboring village...

He's very unpopular at home
because he sells his goods at
ridiculously high prices.

The only reason he's here is
to fire cheap shots at you.
He's just jealous, so don't
pay him any mind, okay?

Stubborn Old Man:   I'm a
crotchety old goat!  My lecture
today is on basic fighting...
"How to take the interval"!

How 'bout that!?  The
important element in the
interval technique is to
gauge the enemy's speed!

For example, Ghosts move at
twice your speed!

In that case, don't think
you're safe just because
you've got one open space
between yourself and him!

It can get still get in close
to you and attack  before you
can act!

At that time, take a step
backward instead...!
Got it!?

Nene:   Good, you're awake!
Come quickly, Darling, our
new store is finally finished!
Everyone's waiting already!

Nene:   Oh, Darling!
Our new store is finished!

Even the king came to the
celebration!
I'm so happy...
And it's all thanks to you!

Oh, Darling...!
Please greet the king!

Nene:   Please, Hon...
Don't keep the king waiting!!!

Nene:   Darling, everyone has
gathered...
Do you want to walk around and
talk to all of our friends?

I love you, darling!  on

This will give you a chance to
relax for a while...
We're so happy to have you
home today!

Oh, have you finished
visiting...?
Good!  There's something I
wanted to tell you...!

We've built a storage vault,
Darling...!
You can now store up to ten
items you've brought back...

Also, before you leave, you
can take one item with you in
addition to your Bread.

Well, have a nice rest,
D a r l i n g.  on

Popolo:   Psst...!  Papa...!
That's the guy!
That's the strange old man I
was telling you about...!

But look... today he's wearing
a crown and some really fine
clothes!
Why he looks just like a king!

King:   Hey, Friend Taloon!
You've built quite a splendid
store here...!
Congratulations!  You did it!

By the way, we found an old
book in the castle basement...

According to the book, the Box
of Happiness is located on the
27th floor of the dungeon.

But that's not all...

There are some lyrics to a
piece of music recorded in the
book, as well...

I don't understand its
significance...
Perhaps you can make some
sense of it...

"The mysterious narrow path
Is both twisty and scary,
But whilst you proceed,
Returning's a bit more hairy!

You'll stare and try to see,
Whilst minions abound,
But you'll know for sure
When that Box is found!

For happiness it sprinkles
Like a fountain's flow,
'Though the going is hard
And the returning is slow.

But even while you're harried,
And weary to the bone,
Let nothing deter you,
Continue on, continue on!"

That's all of it, Taloon!  Wow!
That song gives me the willies!
But... but...
Has it helped you at all?

Minister:   Umm... Yes... I
knew it would be spacious!
Of course... the king knew!
It's just as he expected!

Castle Soldier:   Well done!
Now you're the king of your
own castle, so to speak...
Man, I'm jealous!

Castle soldier:   Taloon!
What an amazing achievement!
You're going to put u
Village on the map!

Elder:  Uuumu! Mmmmm! Mmmmm!
Mmmmmmu! Uuuuu...!
Wellll doooooone!!!

Huff, huff, huff...
You did it!

Prince:   Nice to see you again,
Taloon...
What a great store!
Nene is really amazing, huh!?

Grandma Maggy:   I'm so glad
I finally get to see the king
before I die!
Aaahhh.... I'm so nervous!

Grandpa Fawn:   Don't be
nervous, Maggy...!
Look at me...!
Solid as a rock!!

When you meet the king, just
look him right in the eye!
Stand up straight and tall!
And...

And... I guess I'm a little
nervous, too!!

Gon:   Ah, Master...!
This is my first day at work!
My name is Gon...!
Pleased to meet you!

Polly:   Nice to meet you,
Master.  I'm Polly.
I don't have much experience,
but I'll do my best...

Thanks for the opportunity!

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
I suppose this IS an amazing
structure!  Right, Man?
Fireproof, huh?  Hee-hee...

No, no...  Everyone says I'm
a real oddball, but I'd never
commit arson...!
Hee-hee-hee...

Ed:   So...  What do you think,
Boss...?
Is it just what you've always
wanted!?

Mondo:   Yup, Boss...
Just let us know if there's
anything else you want built.

Good Ole Boy:   Ya did it, Bud!
So... your wife's in charge?
How do I know?  Well, I'm in
the same boat!  Gwa-ha-ha-ha!

Rival Warrior:   Taloon...!
This is something else, but the
fat lady hasn't sung yet...!

There's still a lot of dungeon
crawling to go!

Sophia:   Wow, Taloon...!
You must be really proud of
yourself!

Rival Warrior:   Oh, Taloon...
How far into the Mysterious
Dungeon have you penetrated?

Aah.... floor number D?
I've been to floor D.
If I can do it, Taloon,
so can you...

...

Popolo:   That strange old man
was really the king!!

Wow!  Every once in a while he
comes around just to see how
everyone is doing!

He said, "My incognito
ramblings are a big secret!
Just call me 'The Gad-about
King'!"

What a cool guy, Papa!!

Grandma Maggy:   Nene's got
so many new customers now,
she's struggling to prepare
refreshments for them all!

So...  I've started helping out
full-time.

I'm really happy an old woman
like I is still good for
something... Ho-ho-ho...

Gon:   Welcome...!  Ah...
Weellllcccooooomee...!!!
Ah, Boss...!
I've got news...!  Big news!!

You can increase the number
of Metal Babbles by using
the Clone Staff!!

Then you can grab two Luck
Seeds!!

It's very economical...!
It's stupendous...!
It's colossal...!
Wooooooowwwwwww!!!

Customer:   It's good to see
a man enjoy his work, but that
clerk talks so loudly...
I've got a splitting headache!

Polly:   Do you need a scroll...?
We've also got rings and
staffs...

Oh! It's Master Taloon...!!
A warrior told me this...

He said that since monsters
avoid the Repel Scroll even
before you pick it up, you'll
know what it is right off...

This way, you may use it one
time on the floor you're on,
then pick it up and use it
again on the next floor.

Is this information of any
value to you?

Customer:   This... clerk...!
Her speech is so refined that
I can hardly understand her.

Rival Warrior:   Say, Taloon,
how deep into the Mysterious
Dungeon have you reached?

Hmmmm!  I, too...!
Say, your skills have improved!

Sophia:   That Gozar fellow
dropped by again...
He said. "Excuse me," and
gave me this ring!

Perhaps I've misjudged him!

Ed:   My buddy fell down
because I was swinging this big
stick!

Hah!  He went down like a
fifty-year-old boxer with a
hangover!  But he's not hurt...
Gwa-ha-ha...!

Mondo:   I told my friend to
use a long stick to search for
holes in the grass...
But, that idiot...!!

He said, "I'll go get one...!"
Off he went to the store.

When he returned, he started
coming towards me, swinging
the damned thing like a drunken
duffer on the golf course!

Look at me now...!!
I'll get even with him if it's
the last thing I ever do!!

Drunkard:   Hic...!
What's going on here...!
Isn't there any... Hic...
...alcohol in this store!?

Older Brother:    We've been
playing darts with silver
arrows, but they keep flying
right through our targets.

Younger Brother:   That's not
the half of it...
Those silver arrows will also
penetrate walls of buildings.

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
I've discovered a new staff
secret...

Even if your staff charge is
[0], you can still throw it!

Guess what...!?  It has the
same effect as waving it!
This seems to apply to all
staffs...

By the way, do you know how
to determine the functions of
all the staffs you find in the
dungeons?

I know how... Hee-hee-hee...
But I'm not going to tell you.
Why? Because I'm a Creepy Kid!

I'll never, ever become some
goody-two-shoes type of ass!!

Good Ole Boy:   Hey, Bud...
I'm betting the treasure is
actually a magical lamp!

Why...?  Because I want one
so badly!  Gwa-ha-ha-ha...!

Shifty Dude:   A track meet
is coming up next week...
Using Strength Seeds may be
prohibited, but... Hmmm...

With Strength Seeds, I'm a
shoo-in to take the cup!!

Stylish Browser:   There are
many staffs from which to
choose, all of which have
really amazing properties...

But I always choose mine based
on how fashionable it is.
So, which one should I buy...?

Angry Customer:   I want my
money back...!!
When I got home and read my
Outside Scroll...

I ended up right in front
of a cave!

Disguised King:   Pssst...
Hey, Taloon...  How's the
adventuring going?

Every once in a while I start
thinking...  What kind of box
is this "Box of Happiness"?

To me, happiness means simply
that everyone is living well and
getting along with each other...

Sleepy Kid:   Yaaawwwnnn...
Aahh... Man... Everything's
all hazy... lack of sleep, I
guess...  I've got insomnia!

Guess I'll try buying a Sleep
Herb here...  Maybe I'll
slumber like a baby...
Yaawn... hope it works...

Yaaaaawwn...

Angry Local:   Damn...!
I gathered all my gold and
waved this staff at it...

All of my gold turned into
lousy flowers!
This isn't a Clone Staff, it's
a Change Staff!

Dealer from out of Town:   I
heard you expanded your store,
so I came over here to check
it out...

So now you have two shabby
houses instead of one, huh!?
I heard the king came, too...
Hah!  Has he turned senile!?

Lost Girl:   Waaah! Waaah...!
My mommie's lost...!
I want my mommie!!

Good Samaritan:   I found this
lost kid in the woods.  We're
still looking for her mother.

Stubborn Old Man:   I'm
always a stubborn old man...!

Today, I'm going to tell you
about the relationship between
speed and interval!

When you wave a Slow Staff,
your enemy will become
sluggish...

The monster will take only one
step for your every two...
Use that extra step to either
retreat or attack!

But here's an even better
strategy...!
Retreat one step, then turn
around and attack!

Repeat this and you can defeat
the enemy without taking any
damage!
Understand...!?

Savvy Doctor:   You may fire
your arrows diagonally...
To exploit this method to the
utmost...

Position yourself in corners,
turns of corridors, or one
step behind room entrances!

Use whatever item you have
at your disposal to freeze
an enemy in the entrance of
the monster lair!

Then you may use your arrows
to attack diagonally, and
avoid being injured!
Use staffs in the same manner!

Nene:   Ta-daaaaa...!
Hi, Honey!  You're just in time
for the grand opening of
Nene's Bar!

Our customers have been telling
me for a long time that they
want a place to relax,
converse, and drink wine!

You should come in sometime
for a drink, too...!
Free of charge, of course!

Ah, yes...  The Vault has been
expanded a little too.  It will
now hold twenty items.

You may also take two items
with you into the dungeon,
instead of just one.

Ah, Darling...
Why don't we have a little wine
or something together tonight,
just like we used to!!  on

Nene:   Giggle, giggle...
That was SOOOO much fun
last night, Darling!

We must have opened 10 bottles
of wine.  Don't you think we
overdid the wine part a bit!?

Gon:   Welcome...!
Weeeeellllccccoooommme...!!
This is the biggg dayyy!

The long-anticipated
celebration of the grand
opening of Nene's
Baaaaaaarrr!!!!

Today only, you get unlimited
free drinks if you buy a
weapon...!!

Just don't brandish it in the
bar...  Okayyyyyy!?

Polly:   Would you like a
scroll...?
We also have staffs and rings...

If you buy a complete set,
including a scroll, ring, and
staff, you can get unlimited
free drinks!

Customer:   I have an affinity
for alcohol.  Want to go
partying with me later?

Shifty Dude:   The track meet
is set for tomorrow...
But the officials are testing
us for Strength Seeds!

Hmmmm...  Wonder if I could
cripple the opposition with a
Slow Staff...

Problem is, how could I get
away with swinging a wand
during the races?

Girl with Unrequited Love:   A
Muddle Herb...?  Hmmmm...
I wonder...  If I fed one of
those to the boy I like...

Would it bewilder him and make
him think I'm pretty?

Customer:   Did you know that
a fortified Copper Sword can
achieve the same striking
power as a Steel Axe?

Still, the name "Steel Axe"
just sounds stronger...
Dang, I can't decide which
weapon I should buy...!

Customer:   I like this heavy
armor, but I live a long way
from here and didn't bring
enough gold to buy extra bread.

I'm worried that I might die
along the way if I try to lug
it all the way home.

Hmmm... Perhaps Leather
Armor is the smartest buy...

 Popolo:   I want to try some
wine too, Papa...!
How about it...!?
Can I, can I...!?

Nene:    No, Dear, he's too
young!!

Popolo:   Oh, Pshaw...!  Papa
always sides with Mama...

Grandma Maggy:   Shall we give
in and let Popolo sample a bit of
grape wine later?
Ho-ho-ho-ho...

Rival warrior:   Hi, Taloon...
How far have you penetrated
into the Mysterious Dungeon?

Aaaah.... Floor number D?
Aaaah....
Aaaah....

Huh...?  Me...?
Well...  I've...
It's a big military secret!!!

Sophia:   Gozar says he hasn't
gotten past floor D.
He doesn't look too well, either.

Anyway, I've been feeling
really hungry lately...
I wonder why...!?

Savvy Doctor:   The elusive
Outside Scrolls...!
You'll definitely find them on
the 20th floor!

Therefore, if you find some
good weapons and armor, and
perservere all the way to the
20th floor...

You'll be able to bring them
back!

Creepy Kid:   Ah, the lovely
Seal Staff...!
You mean everything to me!

I've used it on a Deranger...!
I've used it on a Hork...!
Next...
At least for one time...!

I'll try it on a human subject!!

Dealer from Another Town: 
Everyone...!  Listen, please...!
In this bar, they mix Hork
secretions in with the alcohol!!

Gucci:   Welcome to the grand
opening of Nene's Bar...!
Just head down the stairs,
then proceed straight ahead.

Bartender:   Yo, Boss...!
Does everything look good?
How 'bout some bourbon...?
Or perhaps a little scotch...?

Or I can just bring you
some bottle!

Sharp Looking Guy:   This
bartender is a decent sort
of chap, but may be a bit
inexperienced...
He thinks that "bottle" is just
another brand of alcoholic
beverage!!

Poetic Old Man:   When you
descended the steps, were you
reminded of the stairs in the
dungeon, just for a second?

I can't imagine walking down
those steps and plunging into
a maze full of vicious, hungry
monsters...!!

Whoa...!  I think I've had a
bit too much to drink!!

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee-hee... on
I'm the drink-serving lady.
How do you like my slinky dress?
It's even got a cape...

But just because some people
think my garb is sexy, don't
get any funny ideas, Bub!!

Ed:   Oh, Master Taloon...!
Are you having a drink, too?
Ah, feels great doesn't it!?
Bottoms up...!!

Mondo:   Welcome, Taloon...!
We built this bar, as well!
I've made a lot of new friends
because of it... Haa, get it!?

Drunkard:   Hic...!
What is this...!?
Isn't there any ... Hic...!
... Booze in this joint...!?

Good Ole Boy:   Hi-ya, Pal...!
Hey, I've got it...!
Might the treasure be a set of
assorted cologne...?

Why do I think that, you ask?
Because I love cologne...!
Gwa-ha-ha-ha...!

Disguised King:   Psst... Taloon!
How's the adventuring going?
If I was a little younger, I'd
love to go with you...

You  might say I'm a little
jealous!

Dufus Kid:   Damn...!
I accidentally read my Repel
Scroll, and it was soooo
expensive...  Boo-hoo...!

Unlucky Customer:   I want my
money back...!!

When I read what I thought
was an Outside Scroll, my hand
was suddenly plated with gold!

Customer Who Craves Alcohol: 
Aaah...!!!  Finally...!!
I can drink, I can drink!
I'm so happy!!!

I'd rather drink than anything
else in the entire world!

Young Mother:   When I was
searching for my daughter who
got lost in the woods...

I thought I had found her
when I used my Eavesdrop
Scroll...
But it wasn't my daughter at all!

It was a Demonite that had
been transformed by a Change
Staff!

Luckily, my real daughter was
returned to me by a kind man
who found her by using a
Clairvoyance Scroll!!

Lost girl:   But we're good
friends now...!
Right, Missy...!?

She's just like having a little
twin sister!

Demonite:   Kee-kee...!
I've always wanted a mommie!
I'm so happy!  Kee-kee-kee!

Stubborn Old Man:   I'll always
be a stubborn old man...!
Now, I'll tell you about the
fallibility of the human eye!

Okay, deep in the cave, there
are monsters that are invisible
to the human eye!

Suddenly, you'll be unable to
continue down a corridor...!

Or else you'll start taking
damage, even though you see no
monsters around you!

When that happens, use an
Eyedrop Herb!  Monsters you
couldn't see previously will
suddenly loom around you!

But you may not see all of them!
Understand...?

Darling, the second floor is
finally finished!

How do you like our new room?
Our new store has prospered
while you were away...

And Nene's Bar is a huge
success!  I'm so happy that our
loyal customers are pleased!!

Oh, Darling...!
I'm just going to keep making
this store bigger and better!

Let's continue to work hard,
D a r l i n g ! !  on

Nene:   Oh, Darling...!
Listen to what everyone has
to say...!

Nene:   We've expanded the
Vault again...
Now you can store 40 items
and take 3 with you!

Hope it helps...!
Meanwhile, let's all sit down
and enjoy a nice dinner
together tonight!

Popolo:   Yaaaayy!  I have my
own room! I have my own room!
Super good deal...!
Thanks, Papa!!

Lulu:   Hi, I'm Lulu...!
I'm the same age as Popolo!
Nice to meet you Mister
Taloon!

Grandma Maggy:   Nene invited
us to live here, so we've sort
of adopted the three of you
as honorary family members!

You have a new grandpa,
great-grandpa, sister, and
niece, Lulu...!

Is this okay...!?
We're very grateful to Nene
and you for taking us in...

We promise to work hard and
help take care of the place!

Grandpa Fawn:   Oh, Taloon...
Thank you, thank you!
We weren't sure what would
become of us!

It's very hard to feel secure
when you're old and poor...
We're thankful to Nene and you!

Great-grandpa:   Lulu's
parents, my grandchildren, are
heroes!!

They're on a journey to kill
dragons, but my cute great-
granddaughter remained here...

All-in-all, my family is healthy,
and I'm quite content.

Huh...?  Have I told you this
before...
...or is this "deja vu" all over
again!?

Popolo:   Hey, Papa...!
I want to go on an adventure.
I want to explore underground,
just like you, Papa!

I already told Mama!
I'm going to dig a dungeon
behind the stone store!
Is that okay, Papa...?

Yay, I'll do it, then...!  I love
you, Papa!!!

Hey, I'm just following my
dreams, too!
I'll keep following my dreams no
matter what!

Lulu:   I'm going to sell the
treasures that Popolo finds,
then expand the store!

Grandma Maggy:   I wonder if
you could take a message to
Great-grandfather for me...?
He's really hard of hearing.
Unless you speak in a loud
voice, he can't hear you...
Please tell him the bread's
finished baking.

Great-grandpa:   What...?  You
ate the underpants-panties...?
Unbelievable!  Do you eat
underpanties...!?

If so, why in the hell are
you telling ME this...!?

Grandpa Fawn:   Oh, dear...!
Great-grandfather is hard of
hearing but his mouth seems
to work just fine!

As for me, I can hear just
fine...  It's my teeth...
I can't speak very clearly
because I have no teeth!

On the whole, however, we're
in pretty good shape for a 100-
year-old and a 130-year-old!
Ho-ho-ho...!!

Gon:   Wellllcoommmme...!!
Oh, Master!  I talked to
an experienced warrior
today...!

When you're being pursued by
strong monsters, run diagonally
around sleeping monsters or
monsters that can't move...

That way, you can replenish
your HP while avoiding being
hit!

Polly:   We have scrolls for
sale...  Oh! Master...
 I have information, for when
you're out of Identify Scrolls!

It's a technique to determine
if you're carrying a Slow
Staff, because after using,
it'll seem to have no effect.

Take one step back, and if the
monster moves more slowly...
Ta-daaa...!!

How about that?

Humbled Customer:   Hey,
remember me?  I'm the track
runner who was looking for
an advantage...

Well, I ran the mile event
under my own steam and came
in dead last...
Nevertheless, I feel relieved!

Girl with Unrequited Love:   I
gave the boy I love the Muddle
Herb, just like I said, and he
got excited and ran away...

Wah!  I loved him so much!

Magician:   Ahh... ahh...!
I've been discovered!

Please don't tell anyone that
I use the Disarm Ring to
accomplish my famous rope
escape!

Disguised Prince:   Taloon!
Nice to see you again!
It is I, the prince...

Please...  Don't let on to my
father, should you happen to
see him...

But every now and then I like
to slip out like this so I can
relax and have a little fun!

By the way, have you noticed
that young girl who's always
shopping for herbs?

I think she's really cute...
Sort of reminds me of your
fine wife, Nene...

Maybe I should strike up a
little conversation with her...

Customer:   Leather Shield +4
has the same strength as a
steel shield...

But "Steel Shield" just has
a better ring to it, don't
you think...?

I'm not sure which one I
should buy...

Ed:   Master Taloon...!
You're probably thinking it's a
little strange there are only
two of us working today.

Well, we decided to work in
shifts with our clones!
The other Ed and Mondo are
hanging out in the bar!

Disguised Minister:   Sshhh...!
It's I, the Minister...!
Both the King and Prince have
left the castle...

I meant to tell you before why
the prince is particularly fond
of Nene...

She reminds him of his mother,
the queen, who died a few
years ago...

The queen was a lot like your
wife, Nene, full of energy,
and very sweet and decent to
one and all!

The prince has never gotten
over the untimely loss of his
beautiful mother...

But recently, he's been
happier than I've ever
seen him!

Mondo:   Nene asked us to
remodel this shop.
Boss, your wife is such an
amazing person!

She's planning to expand this
shop even more!
What a woman!!

Savvy Doctor:   Ah, yes...!
Let me warn you about the
Bomb Crag...!

After you damage it a bit,
it will turn hard and stop
moving!

To defeat it, and avoid a lot
of damage to yourself, retreat
a few steps and fire arrows to
make it explode!

Grab any nearby items you
want, for they will be
obliterated when the Bomb
Crag explodes!

Rival warrior:   Say, Taloon...
How deep have you plunged
into the Mysterious Dungeon?

Wow! You've already been to
floor D...!?
Whoa!  Lately, I haven't been
able to penetrate past floor D.

Sophia:   That ring Gozar gave
me turned out to be a Starve
Ring!
Look at me now!!

Thanks to that ring, I've
become really slim!
But Gozar's health has been
really poor lately...

I'm a little worried about him...

Creepy Kid:   Aah, yaaah...!
I can't wait any longer...!
I've got to try it one time!

I'm going to try using this
Seal Staff on a human being!
Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee...!!

Dealer from Another Town: 
Hey, Everybody...!
Listen to me...!

These people are passing off
gold-gilt shields as solid gold!
The arms merchant in the next
village is an honest man!

Let's all go buy our equipment
in the neighboring town!

Gucci:   This is Nene's Bar, a
place for adults to socialize.
Just go right down those
stairs, then straight ahead...

Bartender:   Hey, Boss...
How's the place looking?
Say, you don't happen to have
a deck of cards, do you?

Sharp Looking Guy: 
Gwa-ha-ha... This bartender is
saying "Slump", when he means
to say "Trump"!

Gimme a break, will-ya...!?

Customer:   I heard that some
clown is going around waving
a staff at random people...
Isn't that a bit creepy!?

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee...  on
I may be the bar lady, but I
DO have other interests...
Like my clay modeling hobby...

Right now I'm making a model
of a grave.  When I'm done,
I'll have a whole miniature
cemetery.

I hope you don't think I'm
too awfully strange!

Ed:   Master Taloon...!
I'm... 'er...  We're the ones
who built your second floor!

Isn't it great living in the lap
of luxury!?
Ah... well...

I hope you don't mind if Mondo
and I do a little drinking when
we're off shift...
...Sure is relaxing...!!

Mondo:   There's a strange
dude meandering around
spouting bad words about your
store, Boss!

I'll bet this fool is jealous
because his own store is a
piece-of-crap!

If I ever get my hands on him,
I'll teach him a lesson he'll
never forget!!

Drunkard:   ...Hic...!
What the... heck...!?
Isn't there any...  hic...!
...alcohol in this joint...!?

Poetic Old Man:   Whenever I'm
coming back from your store,
I think...

"All roads lead to the
Mysterious Dungeon!"
Whoa!  Have I had a bit
too much to drink...?

Good Ole Boy:   Hi-de-ho, Bud!
Yeah, this is what I heard...
No baloney this time...!

That treasure is actually
something enchanting called
the Box of Happiness!!

Say... what!?  You already
knew that...!?
Ga... ga-ha... Ga-ha-ha-ha...!

Disguised King:   Oh, Taloon...
How is your quest proceeding?

By the way, I've heard ugly
rumors that a nasty man has
been going around saying bad
things about your store!

And that's not all...
Some deranged citizen has
been testing a magical staff
on my hapless subjects!!

Monsters are bad enough, but
when they show up on our
doorsteps in the guise of
neighbors...

Well... enough is enough!!
Sometimes I wonder...
Which is worse...?

The enemies in the dungeons,
or those right here in our own
backyards!?

Now that I think about it...
Perhaps our fellow human
beings are the scariest
creatures of all!!!

Local Dufus:   Damn, damn...!!
I accidentally dropped a Repel
Scroll on the ground!

It was very costly, too...
Boo-hoo-hoo...!

Unlucky Customer:   I'd like
my money back, please...!

When I returned to my house
and started to read my
Outside Scroll, it turned
out to be a Mimic!

Stubborn Old Man:   I'll always
be a stubborn old man!
Today, I'm going to preach
to you...!

Are you still waiting on
Identify Scrolls to show
up...!?

If you're a man, swing the
staff and see what it does!
If you're a man, wear that
ring and see what happens!

If you keep your eyes open,
you'll figure it out!
If you adorn your body, you'll
know, you'll know!

If you determine, "Ah, that's
what it is!", go to your menu
and give it a name!

That's how you can become an
intrepid merchant!
That's how you can become a
sharp businessman!

Relying on Identify Scrolls
is heresy!  Did you hear me?
I said heresy!!
Understand!?

Customer Who Craves Alcohol: 
Ugh...!  I drank too much last
night!  Now, I've got this
humongous hangover!!

Dammit!  That does it...
I'll never touch another
drop!!

Popolo:   Hey, Papa... look...!
I'm digging this hole so I can
go on an adventure, too!

Lulu:   Don't get distracted,
Darling...  Keep working!!
We'll never get a store built
if you  dawdle!!

Nene:   Tee-hee-hee...
Popolo is definitely YOUR son,
Dear...  A chip off the block,
as they say...

All he talks about is going
on an adventure...
He may find that Box of
Happiness before you do!

Taloon:   ...!?

Nene:   Tee-hee...
Just kidding...  on

Oh, I have something very
important to tell you...
Why don't we go inside...
Actually, to the bar....

Nene:   Darling...!
I have something important
to talk to you about.

I have much to discuss that
concerns our future plans,
so will you listen carefully
to what I have to say!?

Oh, please don't say that...
What I have to say is very
important.  Will you please
hear me out?

A short time ago, we had a
simple shop made of wood...
I had it replaced it with this
huge, fancy store.

Thanks to your exploring, our
store has grown steadily.
We've found new friends, and
this has made me very happy.

But when the next store is
completed, maybe we ought to
think twice before expanding
it any further...

Instead of building a larger
store, I... want you to keep
following your dreams.

Why don't you find that Box
of Happiness...!?
Please... Darling, don't worry
about the store...

Keep on adventuring...!
Follow those dreams...!!
Isn't this really what you
would prefer to do?

What...!?
Why in the world did we journey
all the way to u Village...?

Does having this big store
satisfy you now...!?
Has your basic nature changed?

Somehow, I don't believe
what you're saying.  Have
you thrown away the dreams
that brought us here?

I don't believe you...!!!

We've been married a lot of
years and you can't fool me
one bit!

I think you're just worried
that I'm working too hard,
and you're concerned about
my health...

I love you for that...
But...
It's really the other way
around!

I'm worried that it is I who
have been driving YOU too
hard...

If I have, Please forgive me,
but the store is big enough
for now...

I want you to go back to
doing what YOU want to
do...
Okay, Daring?  on

I'm so relieved!!
I knew you weren't the
kind of person who would
toss away his dreams!

Dear, I have an idea...!
As soon as you find the Box
of Happiness, we'll hold our
grand opening!

That way, we can celebrate
together, and also invite our
loyal customers!

Gee, I hope this Box of
Happiness makes everyone as
happy as they're hoping it will!

I promise I'll always
support you...!
And...
Speaking of happiness...

Darling, did you know you're
really sexy with that gleam
in your eyes just prior to
another exploration!

You wouldn't want to delay
going out again until in
the morning...
Would you, Darling...!?

I'll make it worth your while...
Tonight!!  on Kiss on

Nene:   Oh, Darling...
We've expanded the Vault
again... Now, it can hold a total
of 60 items!

You can take as many as four
Vault items with you, too!

Do your best, Dear, and bring
back the Box of Happiness!

You're so attractive when
you're pursuing your dreams,
Darling!  on Kiss on

...

...

Grandma Maggy:   Could you
please ask Great-grandpa
something for me, again?

Please ask him if he's had
his bath yet?

Great-grandfather:   Wha-!?
You took a bath with a
strange woman...!?

Young fellow, you don't
deserve a fine wife like
Nene...!!
Imagine!  At your age, too!

And why are you admitting
this to ME!?

Grandpa Fawn:   I often
wonder how many days I
have left...

It would really be special
to see the legendary Box
of Happiness before I die.

Savvy Doctor:   Oh, Taloon...!
I have some new information
that was discovered in the
ancient tome of the castle...!

If, on the 27th floor, you
mistakenly go down, do not
despair...!

It said that the Box of
Happiness may be deeper yet!!
Go for it, Taloon!

Gon:   Ah, Master...!
Finally, the big goal...!
Your super huge store!!
Construction has begun!

Now, all that's left is the Box
of Happiness!!
That's all!  Fight for it, Boss...!
Fiiiiiigghht!!

Customer:   Ah, shaddup!!

Polly:   Sir, your wife has
really been worrying about
you...
Please don't give up!

Ed:   Ah, Master...!
It's pretty tough building such
a large structure!

All that's left now is to find
the Box of Happiness, right...?
I know you can do it!

Mondo:   We've never built
anything this big, Boss, except
the castle!

This is a once in a lifetime job
for Ed and Mondo, the
carpenters!
We'll do our best!

Mondo:   Boss, that trash-
talking farthead from the
neighboring village came around
here again!

Ed:   Oh, Master...!
Do it for us...!
Find the Box of Happiness!

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee-hee...  on
Yep, I'm still the bar lady!
Nope, I don't have anything
deep on my mind...

Except the dungeon, maybe...
That's a really "deep" subject,
huh...?

All joking aside, I'm all in favor
of you seeking the Box of
Happiness, Taloon!!

Popolo:   Hi, Papa...!
I've got my hole started!
I surely hope I'll find
treasure here!

Lulu:   Yesterday, I sold a
pretty stone that Popolo
found...
I got 10 gold for it!

It was Auntie Nene who bought
it, but...  Hee-hee-hee...
I know we'll find some real
customers soon!

Rival Warrior:   Taloon, how
far into the Mysterious
Dungeon have you gone now...?

...Never mind...
I don't feel like asking you any
more...
I have no talent...

You can have the Box of
Happiness... I give up...
Taloon, I wish you success!

I know you would like to take
a whole task force into the
dungeon with you...
But you can do this!!

Find that Box of Happiness for
me, too!

Sophia:   Gozar says he's
returning to the countryside...
What should I do...?

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
I finally did it, Taloon!
I tested the Seal Staff on
a human subject!

"Is it effective," you asked?
Nope, it's worthless...!
No real effect like it has
with monsters.

I ditched my Seal Staff...
Now, I'm interested in the
Prevention Staff!

I'll never get tired of playing
around with that one!

Dealer from the Next Town: 
Hey, Taloon...!
I've been selling weapons in the
neigboring village, but...

No, my business is fine!
I've got specials on complete
sets, and the good items are
dirt cheap!

You might profit from my
example!
Tell you what...

Say, why don't you let me buy
you a drink at the bar...
I'll tell you more about it!

Customer Who Craves Alcohol: 
Aaaaah, it's sooo cold...!

Nothing to do but give in to my
dark urges and grab a shot of
"anti-freeze" on a miserable-
assed day like this...!

Girl with Unrequited Love: 
The man I loved was a lot
like this guy... but...

Pssst... This fellow keeps
hinting that he might be
the prince!

I don't appreciate being teased!
Every schoolgirl knows that
"Cinderella" is just a fairy
tale...!  Hmmmm...

Perhaps I should get some
technical training, move to
the big city, and become a
career girl...

Prince:   Honestly, I am very
attracted to this girl...
Not because she's like Nene,
but for who she is!

But she just won't open up
her heart, Taloon...!
Please, you must find the Box
of Happiness!

I have a feeling that if you
do, the Box of Happiness
might help our relationship
grow into something special.

Disguised Minister:   Shhh...
It is I, the minister again!
I've come in a different
disguise this time...

Taloon, the king has become
very interested in this Box
of Happiness...

I beg you!  Please try to find
the Box of Happiness!

Gucci:   This is Nene's Bar, a
watering hole for adults...
I'm looking forward to seeing
the Box of Happiness, too.

Bartender:   Yo, Boss...!
How's the place looking?

You know, Boss, the stale ale
tastes just fine to me, but
for some odd reason the
customers won't order it!

Sharp Looking Guy:  Ho...!
He probably means "pale ale",
but as usual his fractured
English has me in stitches!!

Poetic Old man:   Hey, I've
been working on an "Ode to
Taloon" sonnet...

But since you explore caves,
perhaps I should write an
allegory... Wheeeee...!!

Then there's this unfinished
ditty...

When your money goes clink,
And you turn to drink,
Then can't even buy http: 

www.ctc-lennus.org
a cigar,
You must be in Nene's Bar!

No, no...!  I'm not implying
this place is expensive!

Customer:  Seems that guy who
wanted to experiment on a real
person with a Seal Staff has
actually gone and done it!

Apparently, his victim was
that that fool weapon merchant
from the neighboring town...

Hmmmm...  Supposedly, that
staff can rob a monster's
special ability...

I wonder what it would do to
a nasty curmudgeon like that
trash-mouthed merchant from
out of town...!?

Sassy Stranger:   I see the
girl who is usually here
has skipped out today.
Anyway...

Trust me when I tell you that
Necrosaro is not lurking at
the bottom of the dungeon!

You'll never see him, but I
can assure you he's still a very
important figure somewhere
behind the scenes...!!

No, I have not seen, Nick,
Robyn, Faraday, Taskforce, or
Akujin...

...just this wild-eyed guy who
said you should stop wandering
aimlessly around town, and get
your butt back to work!!

Do you know anyone who fits
this description?

Drunkard:   Hic...!

What..!?
What-ya gotta do... Hic...!
to get a lousy bill around
here...  Hic...!

New Customer:   What's with
this dive...!?
Are ALL of the customers
grizzled old men!?

"Odd" Waiter:   Tee-hee...on
Huh...!?
You want me to cut WHAT out?

Good Ole Boy:   Hey-ya, Bub...!
Here's my latest brainchild...!

Might the Box of Happiness be
full of Seeds of Happiness?
Oh...  You think that's too
obvious...?

Hmmph...!  Well then, "Mister
Greenjeans"... suppose you tell
ME what's in that lousy box!!

I guess you'll just have to
bring back the Box of Happiness
so we can settle this once and
for all!!

Disguised King:   Oh, Taloon...
How is everything with you?

Say, your store is already huge!
Don't you think you should
concentrate on finding the Box
of Happiness now?

Local Dufus:   Dammit...!
I was swinging my Thunder
Staff when it slipped out of
my hand and hit a tree!

It still had 9 charges too...
Boo-hoo-hoo...!!

Unlucky Customer:   Wah...!
I want my money back...!
I read my Outside Scroll as
per instructions...

Suddenly my right hand became
a right hand +1!

Stubborn Old Man:   I'm a
stubborn old man...!
Today I'm going to reveal
a bit of truth!

Happiness does not flow from
some mysterious source...!
It is something each individual
must discover for himself!

The pleasures you fain would
accept from hardship and toil...
Those are the fountainheads
of true happiness!!
Understand...!?

Nene:   Welcome back, Darling!
I'm so happy you're safe!

So, which of the weapons and
armor you've brought back
shall we place in the Vault...
Huh..!?

What is this beautiful box...?
Could it be...!?
Open it, Darling...!
Open it!!

Nene:   Wow, Darling...!!
You finally did it...!
You have brought back the Box
of Happiness!

Double Wow... Simply amazing!!
I can hardly believe it...!
We must prepare for our
grand opening right away!

Oh, Darling...!
Go tell everyone what you've
found, then come find me...
...at the store!

Grandma Maggy:   Oohh....
It's really the Box of Happiness!
Congratulations, Taloon...!

Savvy Doctor:   So, the Box of
Happiness was a music box...!?
Wow!  One more mystery solved!

Great-grandfather:   Aaahh...
It has a nice mellow sound...
It seems to saturate my entire
body, from my ears... to my...

Huh...?
Wait a minute...!!
I... I can hear...!?
I CAN HEAR!!!

Grandma Maggy:   Oh, Taloon!!
Please run and tell my husband!
We've got to rush off and help
Nene... The grand opening!

Now!!

Grandpa Fawn:   Oh, Taloon...!
I feel sort of strange...!
My body seems lighter, and I
feel so cheerful...

Like jumping up and down!

Polly:   Aaaahh, Master...!

Disguised Minister:   Oooh,
Taloon...!
What have you got there!?

Polly:   Is THAT the Box of
Happiness...!?
Oh, how beautiful it sounds!
What great timbre!!

Just listening makes me feel...
Aaaahh...  It's so splendid!

Disguised Minister:   This is
quite an accomplishment...!!
The king will be extremely
pleased...!

I can just see the happy look
of amazement on his face now!

Wow!!

Disguised King:   Oh! Tal...

Gon:   Uuuooooooooohhhh!!!!
You finally did it...!
Finally...!
You did iiiiiitttt!!!!

Disguised king:   Well done,
Talo...

Gon:   Wooowooo...!!!!
I just don't have the words to
express...

Disguised King:   Talooooon...!!
WELL DONE!!!
The dream of my youth...!

Solving the Legend of the
Mysterious Dungeon!!
You've really solved it...
Well dooonnnee!!!!!!

I'm so happy...!!!

Gon:   I'm happy, tooo...!

Disguised King:   Uuuu...
Uuuuooooohhhhhh...!!!!

Gon:   Uuuoooooohhhh...!!!

Rival Warrior:   Taloon...!
You did it...!!
As I would have expected from
you, my honorable rival!

I'll never forget what you've
accomplished here, Taloon!
I will remember it as a fond
memory my entire life!!

Sophia:   Taloon, you are
simply incredible...!!
Close your eyes for a few
seconds...

on  Kiss!  on  Tee-hee-hee...!
Don't tell Nene!!

Sophia:   Let's go, Gozar!!
The store's about to open!

Rival Warrior:   We'll go on
ahead, Taloon...
See you!!

Prince:   Oh, Taloon...!
You finally found the Box of
Happiness...!  Congratulations!

A little bit ago, I heard my
father's voice around here
somewhere...

He sounded very happy!
That's the first time I've ever
heard my father yelling so
loudly!!

Girl with Unrequited Love: 
I think I understand now...

He's really been thinking about
me... and he's really the prince,
not that it matters...

The music coming from this box
is so amazingly enchanting!

Happy Couple:   Oh, Taloon...!
Your new store is having its
grand opening, right...?

We're going to go check it out!
Thank you!!!

Gucci:   Oh, Master...!
There's a big uproar
going on...

In the bar!!

Woman in the Bar:   Ohhhh...!
You really did it, Taloon!
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s!

Bartender:   Hey, Boss...!
Goo-goo! Goo-goo...!

Sharp Looking Guy:   Wa-ha-ha!
The barkeep means to say,
"Good...!"

Instead, he sounds like a
newborn baby slurping on
a bottle...!
Har-har-har...!

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee...  on
You're amazing, Taloon...!
So smart and brave!
Yeah!!

Drunkard:   ...Hic...!
What the... Hee-hee...  What!?
This store... hic, hic...
Wa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...!

Creepy Kid:   Hee-hee-hee...
This melody was playing
earlier... Hee-hee-hee...

For some odd reason...
Ahhhh... Well...  It just makes
me feel so lighthearted...

Better than experimenting
with "medicines"...
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...!

Woman in the Bar:   Once
again, Taloon...

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s!

Popolo:   Aha-ha-ha, Papa!
A little while ago, I suddenly
heard freaky music!

And then.... Eee-yahhh...!
Up came warm water, a-gushing
right out of the ground!
...Aaaaaaaah...!

Lulu:   Yeah, Uncle...!
Heehee... I started laughing
because it messed up Popolo's
dumb treasure hunt!!

Isn't that hilarious...?
....Ha-ha-ha-ha...!!!

Popolo:   Lulu's mean, Papa,
but I'm not mad at her.
I just wanted to have some
fun like you, Papa!!

Lulu:   Tee-hee-hee...  Well,
Uncle, do you want to go!?
Aunt Nene will be coming to
the new store soon...

Popolo:   Yeah, Papa...
Let's take off now and tell
Mama all about the warm water!

Come on!!

Ed:   Aha-ha-ha...!
Taloon, Sir!
You finally did it!
Everyone's waiting!

Come on, please...
Let's go!!

Mondo:   Oh, Taloon...
We built a really fine place
this time!
It's so ... amazing...

I just... get all choked up
whenever I look at it!
Sob...!!

Nene:   Wait a moment,
Darling...
My... heart is so full...

What shall I do...!?

Taloon took Nene's hand and
smiled...  ononon

Nene:   My darling...
I'm fine now...!
 Let's go!!

Nene:   Welcome back, Taloon!
Finally, your dreams have been
fulfilled!

But I know you'll be wanting
to go back into the dungeon
again right away!
...Tee-hee-hee...

It might be a very good idea
if you talk to everyone before
you go, especially the king!

Whenever you're ready to
start your new adventure,
just let me know...
I'll make your sack lunch!

Grandma Maggy:  What a
surprise!
Recently, my wrinkles have
been fading away...

Somehow, it seems like I'm
becoming younger!
I wonder if it's because of the
Box of Happiness!?

Great-grandfather:  I can
hear you!
I... can... hear...!

...the chirping of the birds,
whispering wind, children's
laughter...
...a veritable flood of sound!

Granddpa Fawn:  I can't believe
it...!
Teeth...!! It's a miracle! I am
actually growing new teeth!

The Box of Happiness has
brought me a miracle!

Popolo:   Oh, Papa...!
What should we do with all of
this warm water spewing out of
the ground?

Lulu:  I'm worried...
Because of this warm water
spring, we can't expand our
store like we planned!

Basha-basha!

Artsy-looking Twerp: 
Hee-hee... Hi there, Bud!
Remember me...?

I used to be called a creepy
kid, but I swore off medicine,
got a haircut, and bought some
mainstream clothing...

I've been writing a book about
the exotic items and brilliant
strategies of the Mysterious
Dungeon...

In fact, I finished it already!
You can find it on sale in our
local book store.
Oh yeah... its title...?

"Taloon's Great Adventure"!
I guess I sort of "borrowed"
your name!
Hee-hee-hee...

Dealer from a Nearby Town: 
Hey, guess what...?
I changed my name to Torneko!

Did you know that Torneko is
a foreign derivitive of the
name, "Taloon"?

You see, I've always wanted
to be just like you, Taloon.

Ever since I changed my name
to Torneko, I've been making
money hand-over-fist...!
Thank you, Friend Taloon!!

In gratitude, Taloon, I'll allow
you to use the name "Torneko"
in one of your future great
adventures!

Wife of the Dealer:   Hi,
Taloon... nice to meet you!
I'm Torneko's wife. I've
changed my name, too...

Now, it's Nunu!
Tee-hee-hee...  on

Rival Adventurer:   Hi, Taloon!
Since you beat me to the Box
of Happiness, I decided to
marry my sweetheart.

You know?  I may have stumbled
onto an even greater happiness!

Adventurer's Bride:  I used to
think he was a big bozo, but
for some odd reason I've always
been drawn to him!

Hee-hee... Look at us now...!
Here we are... together...
forever... for better or
worse... 'til... *Sigh...!*

Stubborn Old Man:   Hey, I'm
just a stubborn old cuss!
Today, I'll tell you all about
happiness, okay?

Well, if you insist...
You see, there are as many
kinds of happiness as there
are types of people...

Grandpa's teeth may be
growing back...
Grandma may be getting
younger by the minute...

But my version of happiness is
different from theirs!
Yep, that's for sure!
Much different!
As an old man, I can teach and
educate the youngsters!
Just line'em up and bring 'em on!
That's my happiness!

Therefore, I don't want to
grow younger!
I yam who I yam, and that's all
that I yam!!
Got it!?

Lulu's Father:   It's been a
long time since I was home last.
It used to be so peaceful here.

Now look at things...
So dang crowded!

And these strange people
here! They're using Western
terminology now...
What's a "Babble", anyway?

Lulu's Mother:   Well, we finally
killed the dragon in the western
world, and came back home...
What an odd place, the West!

Those Westerners call us
Dragon "Warriors"!  How silly!
Everyone knows we're really
Dragon "Questers"!!

Taloon:   You say "to-may-to",
I say "to-mah-to", hee-hee...

Lulu:   Ah, well... whatever...
Anyway, I wonder where Lulu
could be...
Is she well...?

I want to see her right away!

Generous Clerk:   Take it! Take
it...! It's all free!
First come, first serve!
Gwa-ha-ha...!

Exuberant Clerk:   Everything
is free during the celebration!
I mean, everything in here is
absolutely free!

No cash... just carry!

Customer:   Wow, this simply
blows me away!
I've never seen a store this
large in my entire life!

Isn't this a super market!?
Hey, that gives me a grand idea!

Spoiled Brat:   Yo, Dad...!
Hurry up, before all the good
stuff is gone!

Old woman:   Ah... I was soooo
shocked!  I asked myself, "Is
this really a castle!?"

Perhaps I should give a little
thanks...
Like... thank You, Lord!

Gon:   Ah... Welcome...!
Welllllllcommmmmme...!!!
Ah, Master...!
I've been hired...!

In the weapons department!
I'm the chief!!
And I proposed...!
 To Polly!
She said she'd accept if only
I'd calm down!!
Aaah...! I'm so HAAAAPPPYYY!!!

Polly:   Would you care to buy
a scroll...?
We also have staffs and rings.

Ah, Master. I've just been
hired to manage the Items
Department.

Also... Tee-hee...!
Please, ask Gon about it.
Oh, I'm so happy!  Wheeeeee!

King:   Your store has become
quite magnificent, Taloon.
Furthermore, everyone seems
quite happy.

Thank you, Taloon!!
By the way... there's something
I'd like to ask you...

Are you happy, too...?

I see! Of course...!
What a silly question!
Ho! Ho! Ho!

Hmmm.. I see...
You're the type of guy who
must always chase his dreams!

The instant you found the Box
of Happiness was probably
exciting and made you happy,
but...

Now that the moment is over,
I think perhaps you've become
a bit dejected.

When you were out chasing
your dreams, were you not
at your happiest point?
Huh, Taloon...!?

Well, in that case, you should
find yourself a new dream!
But I have no idea what it
might be...

Why don't you ask the Box of
Happiness?
Ho! Ho! Ho!

Minister:   Seeing everyone so
cheerful makes the king happy.

And seeing the king happy makes
me happy!

Taloon, I would also like to
thank you...
Very much, indeed!!

Castle Soldier:   Oh, Taloon!
You've made everyone in town
so happy!

I don't think too many people
could have accomplished what
you've done!
Fine job!

Castle Soldier:   Greetings,
Taloon...!
It's simply amazing how happy
everyone in this village is!

Elder:   Whenever I exert
myself... like this...
Uuumm! Mmmmm! Mmmm!
Uuuuu! UUuuuummmm...!

I don't even have to stop to
catch my breath any more!
It must be due to the Box of
Happiness!

Prince:   My dear, Taloon...
The entire kingdom is happy.

I think it's because you
brought us the Box of
Happiness.
Thank you very much, Taloon!

Future Queen:   Yes, Taloon...
Thank you very much!!

Armor Shop Clerk:   I'm sorry,
Sir...  But none of this armor
will fit you.

Staff Shop Clerk:   Would you
like for me to explain the
special properties of these
staffs?

If you need assistance, I'll
be right here.

Which staff would you like
explained?

Causes 18-22 points of damage
to a far-away monster.
Always hits the bullseye!
Can't miss!

Puts the monster to sleep for
approximately five turns.
While it's asleep, you can
attack the monster...

The monster will remain
asleep.

Makes the monster dizzy and
incapable of moving in a
straight line.

The effect continues for
approximately ten rounds.

This device will neutralize a
monster's special attacks
and movements.

You can warp the monster to
a different chamber on the
same floor.

Transforms the target into a
different, hopefully weaker
monster.

When you carry this, you won't
trip over hidden rocks that can
cause you to fall down and drop
your valuable possessions.

Divides the monster into two
identical twins!

Halves your own HP, but it
reduces the monster's HP to
one point.

This wand will cut the
monster's speed in half.

Scroll Shop Clerk:   Do you
need a scroll?  Are there any
scrolls whose functions you
would like explained?

Increases the attack power on
equipped weapon by one point.
Also, if your weapon is cursed,
the hex will be broken.

Increases the defense power of
your equipped shield by a point.
Also, if your shield is cursed,
the spell will be broken.

Applies a gold plating to your
equipped shield.
Thereafter, the shield will
not corrode.

Also, if the shield is cursed,
the gold plating will break
the curse.

Breaks curses on equipped
weapons, shields, and rings.

Identifies any found item.

Shows the layout of the floor
you are exploring.

Freezes monsters in all eight
quadrants...

Monsters will remain frozen
for a long while, but start to
move again if you attack them.

Monsters will be unable to hit
you with direct attacks...
However, it won't stop ranged
attacks from arrows and flame.

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Shows the location of items
on the current floor.

Shows the location of all of the
monsters on the current floor.

Causes 5-35 points of damage
to all monsters in the room.
In a corridor, it only hits
enemies adjacent to you.

Let's you escape from the
dungeon, taking all of your
gold with you.
However...

It won't work after you find
the Box of Happiness...
It will work again after you
release the Box of Happiness.

Ring Shop Clerk:   Do you
want me to tell you about the
special fuctions of these
fabulous rings?

This ring will increase your
strength by three points...
There are also some that will
decrease it by three points!

After walking for 5-6 turns,
it warps you to somewhere
else on that same floor!

You'll never be hungry again!

It has no effects, but it's a
beautiful, expensive ring!
Why not pick one up for your
wife or sweetheart?

This ring makes you become
hungry twice as fast!

Allows you to avoid many of
the hazards associated with
booby traps.

Herb Shop Clerk:   Would you
care for a rundown on the
special characteristics of
these exotic herbs?

Restores 25 HP. If your HP is
full, it will increase your
maximum HP by one point.
It can also cure blindness.

Restores 100 HP. If your HP is
full, it will increase your
maximum HP by two points.

If you can't see well, are
totally blinded, or can't move
in a straight line, it will also
heal those conditions.

This herb will restore the
strength you have lost due
to attacks from poison
toadstools or poison arrows.

Restores one point of strength.
If your strength is full, it will
increase your strength level
by one point.

Increases your level by one.
Metal Babbles carry these!

Allows you to see invisible
monsters...
Also cures blindness.

This herb will blind you for
about fifty turns...
I suggest you throw it at the
strongest monster!

This concoction will warp you
to another, safer location.

If you take this treatment by
mistake, you will be blinded
and confused for about fifty
turns.

This medicine will have you
staggering in every random
direction for ten turns...
Throw it at the monster!

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Like an angry dragon, you will
breathe fire from your mouth!
The monster in its path will
suffer 65-75 HP of damage!

But beware!  If there are any
valuable items in the line of
your attack, they, too, will
be incinerated!

This medicine will knock you
out cold for five turns...
Throw it at the monster!

Doubles your movement speed.
When the monster moves one
space, you can move two.
Lasts about ten turns.

Shield Shop Clerk:   Would you
care for an explanation of
the protective properties of
these special shields?

An affordable "starter" shield,
it's base defense strength is 2.
Since it's made of leather, it
won't corrode.

It's so light, for some reason
you'll become hungry only half
as quickly!
A very economical shield!

This shield is an affordable
upgrade of the leather model,
with a base defensive power
of 3.

This shield's base defensive
power is only 4, but it has an
amazing resistance to poison!

Equip it, and you'll repel the
nefarious attacks of those
hideous animated mushroom
monsters!

You can step right up and
attack with confidence!
No other shield offers this
guaranteed protection plan.

This shield won't corrode!
It's base defensive power is
5, just a tad less than the
Steel Shield! A good choice!

This strong shield will up your
base defensive power to 6!

With it's finely polished
surface, you can shave by it,
the perfect choice for the
narcissist in all of us!

Decreases damage from flames.
It may be an anti-dragon model,
but frankly, it protects you
from other monsters as well.

Gild it with a Plating Scroll,
and temper it with an Upper
Scroll... Then, it will offer
almost the ultimate protection!

Hands down... the ultimate
shield! Just once...! Ah, just
one time! I'll bet you'd love to
have a Metal Babble shield +99!

Weapon Shop Clerk: 
How about a rundown on the
many potent weapons at
your disposal?

Its base attack power is 1...
a very affordable weapon.

This sword's base attack power
is only 2... not that great I'll
admit, but check out the
detailed engraving on the hilt!

Notice how the blade gleams
with the hues of eternal
golden-colored radiance...

It's value lies in it's beauty
and artistic design. Wouldn't
you like a pair to use for wall
decorations?

This is the famous "Young
Dragon Warrior" Copper Sword!
It's base attack power is 3.
Notice how it fits the hand...

This weapon is the people's
choice, one and all, male and
female, children to senior
citizens!

Now this is a serious Hero's
weapon, yeah! Its base attack
power is 4, just the solution
for every adventuring need!

Our special dragon slayer model
with a base attack power of 5...
It will lay waste to those
pesky reptilian foes, yes!!

This weapon has a base attack
power of 7! Somehow, it's made
from Metal Babbles. You'll swing
this sword with confidence! 

This is a phantom sword...
It's full name is "Abacus
of Virtue"...
I'll say no more!!

These can be used to attack
monsters from a distance!
Need I say more?

Steel arrows contain double
the striking power of those
made of wood!  Doesn't that
just blow your socks off!?

Same power as steel arrows...
But they'll pierce right
through walls and monsters!

Their silvery lustre is quite
beautiful... almost too fancy
to use, right!?

Bread store employee:   Bread,
bread, and more bread!  It's
delicious!  It's nutritious!
No stale bread in this shop!

Baker Man:   Come on, people!
Get some of this delicious
bread while it's still hot!
Fresh from the oven!

Baker Woman:   We make the
dough and bake it right here
on the premises...!

We bake it until it's the same
color as the fur on a fox's
back!

Man in Line:   We're all
standing in line to see the
Box of Happiness.

I can't wait to see what it
looks like!

Woman in Line:   I wonder if
it will make me happy, too...?
I wonder what kind of blessing
it will bestow upon me!?

Child in Line:   They say the
Box of Happiness is full of
delicious candy!
Is it true?

Old Man in Line:   What sort
of happiness will I see?
Perhaps the happiest part is
simply waiting in line!

Old Woman in Line:   Long
ago...
I had many friends...

I became an adult...
Father died...
I got married...
I had children...

Then Mother died...
The children got married...
Hey, I just realized
something...

My life...
has been happy...
and unhappy...
all at the same time...

Waiting in this line has given
me time to think about a lot
of things!

Windowshopping Old Man: 
Oooh, so, this is the Box
of Happiness...!?

Just gazing upon it makes me
feel soooo happy, hee-hee...!

Old woman:   Of course...
Doesn't one have to open the
lid for it to be of use?

Happy customer:  I finally
saw it! I made it through
the line. Aaah, I'm happy!
I'm so happy!!

Customer:   Whoa! This bread
is really quite tasty!

Customer:   I going to buy
one of those world-famous
Medical Herbs.

Customer:   Hmmm... I wonder...
Are any of these staffs
effective against the frozen
Stone Monsters?

Customer:   I'd like a Gold
Ring, aaand a Starve Ring,
aaaand... umm... umm...
I don't know...!!

Customer:   Is there a ring
here that I can buy with three
months wages?
Eeh!? There isn't?

Damn! Why in the hell did my
crummy boss tell me there was!?

Customer:   Eh? Food Scrolls
produce just plain ole Bread,
not sushi!?
Keep your old scroll, then!!

Gucci:   Oh, Master, everyone
has been so excited lately!
Once again, I'd like to offer
my congratulations!

Bartender:   Hiya, Boss!
Are things lookin' good, or is
it all just a dream?

Sharp Looking Guy:   I'm tellin'
ya... This bartender..!!
He's so excited...

He says "cheer" every time he
means to say "beer"!
But it makes no difference,
I guess...

Everyone is all keyed up over
the Box of Happiness...
...all except the people who
were happy to begin with.

They don't seem any different,
do they? Anyway, I guess I'm
babbling now...
So, let's talk about drinking!

Don't you think this guy makes
the best cocktails in the
world!?

As for happiness... the fact
that I can stand here and
drink them makes me the
happiest man in the world!

Poetic Old Man:   Undefeated
by the Giant, victorious over
the Lethal Armor, avoiding
the Giant Eyeball's glare...

Even dodging the Dragon's
flames...!
Being relieved at finding the
Belly Ring...

...then becoming heartbroken
upon realizing it was really a
Starve Ring...

Forging toward the Outside
Scrolls upon hearing they were
on the 20th floor...

...then bringing back the Box
of Happiness!

There can be only one man I'm
describing here...
Taloon!!!

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee...  on
Did you know that I'm really
the mistress of this fine
establishment?

Guess what...!?
I had a baby!!
Yeah, a baby!

I've kept it a secret 'til now,
but the truth is, the bartender
and I are married!

Yes, the happiest moments in
my life are when I'm caring for
my precious baby!

The baby and my husband...!
We are all so happy together!!

Ed:  Oh, Master Taloon...!
It's just the two of us again!

By the way, take a look...!
The king gave me this huge
medal!

I can hardly believe we built
that amazing store...
I have to watch myself closely,
lest I start bragging!

Mondo:   I.. I... got this big...
huge... medal... from the
king...!

Oh, Taloon... I'm so... so...
happy... happy!!

Drunkard:   Hic...!
What...!?
Doesn't anyone ever, hic...
complain in this bar...!?

Nene:   Welcome home, Dear!
Huh...?  Oh, Darling, you smell
like cologne...
Tee-hee-hee... It suits you!

Anyway...  we've constructed
a huge bath directly above
the hot spring that Popolo
discovered...

It's big enough for everyone!

Tonight, why don't you relax
and enjoy a hot bath!
Okay, Darling!!  on

Nene:   Darling, I love you!!
Tee-hee...
I just had to say so!

Grandma Maggy:   Wow, I'm
down to about 50-years-of-
age!

I seem to have bottomed out
at 50 years.  It appears I
won't grow any younger...
That's fine with me!

Great-grandfather:  My eyes,
ears, and teeth are all in
perfect condition!

My age has dropped from
130-years-old to about
60...

How shall I use this second
life?  Just thinking about it
makes me so excited I can't
sleep at night!

Grandpa Fawn:   Why did my
wife stop growing younger
when she reached the age
of 50?

I've been staying up nights
trying to figure that out!

Could it be because our
happiest years have been
since the age of 50?

Lulu's Father:   I go off on a
quest, and when I get back
there's a hot spring in the
backyard...!

Mom and dad are younger!
What on earth is going on
around here!?

Lulu's Mother:   Regardless of
these strange events, you've
been a great help to Lulu and
our parents...

Thank you so very much,
Taloon!!

Popolo:   Hey, Sally...!
This settlement is called u
Village!

Lulu:   You're finally here!
Our new lives can begin here
in this village!
Oh! Have you already told Sally?

Hey, Darling...!
Why don't you tell Sally the
name of the village?

Sally:   Hey, Papa...!
What is this place...?
Where are we...?
Baa-baa...!

Blondell:   What's that smell?
Taloon, what in the world is
that box you're carrying?

Oh, did you find that in the
Mysterious Dungeon too?
Let me see it!!

Blondell:   Ah, of course...!
This is the Strange Box that
I've been seeking for so many
years!!!

I've been searching hundreds
of villages in dozens of
countries for nigh on 30
years!

To think, it would finally turn
up in u Village!
Taloon, if anybody could find
it, you're the man!

Do you have any idea of
the significance of your
discovery...?

Inside is the essence of a very
special flower!  It's called the
Hot Springs Flower!
It can cure any disease!

I know, because I've been
researching this phantom
flower for 30 years!

Please, Taloon, you must plant
the bulbs in the hot spring you
discovered behind your shop,
and allow everyone to bathe!!

Blondell:   Come one, come all!
The latest miracle from the
Mysterious Dungeon...!
From the 30th floor!!

Taloon has risked his life to
bring out this "Mystery Box"!
What could be inside!?

Oh... my...!
It's the Hot Springs Flower!
It can cure any illness!

For just 3 gold, you may bathe
in the warm spa, in which the
Hot Springs flowers have
started growing like wildfire!!

Blondell:   Excuse me, Ma'am...
But this is the entrance to
the men's bath!

Blondell:   Hello, Sir.
Please try to relax!

Clerk:   Excuse me, Boss...
You must use the men's side of
the spa!

Clerk:   Hello, Ma'am...
Please relax!

Clerk:   Oh, Boss...!
Are you aware this is the
women's side...!?

Please, Sir, you must leave
immediately!!

Taloon:   Life surely get's
complicated in the real world,
doesn't it?

Sometimes I think it's easier
to build all this stuff, crawl
through dungeons, slay
monsters, and escape traps...

Maybe I should head on out
again...
...like really soon!!

Dealer from Another Town: 
I can't believe you, Taloon!
Not only have you built the
world's greatest Arms Store...

Now you've opened the world's
largest spa!

Slime:   Wow, this feels
heavenly...!
Purr... purr...!!

Rival Adventurer:   I decided
to visit the spa before
returning to the countryside.
Ah, this is paradise!!

Stubborn Old Man:   I'm still
just a stubborn old man!
Today, I'll tell you the proper
way to prepare for a bath.

The first rule of a public
bathhouse is to fold your
clothing neatly!
Got it?

Some Bozo left his clothing
scattered about in disarray!
When I find him, he's going to
get the lecture of his life!!!

Bartender:   I didn't know
battle was this great!  I hear
that you're always having
battles, Boss...

But I never knew it felt this
fine!

Sharp Looking Guy:   This
nutty bartender again...!!
Every time he means to say
"bath" house...

He says "battle" house...!!
Geez! This guy really cracks
me up!!

Drunkard:   Hic...!
What...!?
Hic! Haven't you seen a drunk
stumble out of a spa before?

Uh...  well, I guess the booze
is finally wearing off...
Huh...?

Where was I and what was I
doing before I started
drinking...?
Arghhh...!  I can't remember!!!

Poetic Old man:   That
venerable old Blondell fellow
who runs the spa concession
for ya...

Did you know he's been on a
lifelong quest to locate the
Mystery Chest and those
special flower bulbs inside?

Sophia:   Did you know that
monsters enjoy a dip in the
spa, too!?

Why, when they're relaxed,
monsters are almost like
people!!!

Sophia:   Please forgive me,
Taloon...
 I've misjudged you!!!

Customer:   I was a bit leery at
first, but look at me now...
No big deal...

Customer:   Huh...!?
Are there male bathhouse
attendants in here!?
Hmmm... I wonder...

Could one of them scrub my
back!?

Bar Maid:   Tee-hee-hee... on
I guess I'm now the...
...bath house lady!!
Tee-hee-hee...

Bar Maid:   I love you, Taloon!
How about it?
Shall we bathe together?
What's wrong...?

You've turned all red, Taloon!
Tee... hee-hee-hee...

Hork:   Aah, this is simply
wonderful...!
I've got to get out more
often!

Say, I don't look half bad when
I put on some decent clothes
and a little makeup, huh?

Hork:   I've not yet adjusted
my behavior to your gender
conventions...

Next time I pose as human,
I must remember not to get
male and female mixed up!!

Wife of the Dealer:   My
husband has gone to the
spa.  What do you suppose
he's up to over there!?

Customer:   This village has it
all now!  Not only the best
shopping, but a spa, and a full
service bar...

There's no reason to leave!
I think I'll look for a job, build
a house, and move here!!

Old woman:   Are you a masseur?
If so, I could certainly use
a massage, thank-you-very much!

Taloon:   -sounds of
administering a massage-

Old Woman:   Ah...! Ahhh...!!!
Ooooh, that feels soooooo
good!  Please... don't...
stop... Oooohhhhh...!!!

Old Woman:   Hmm... that was
certainly different...
But good, too!!

Masseur:   Did you see an
elderly lady...?TF8TDang!  Where did my
customer go?

Young Woman:   These hot
springs are good for me!
Look more closely...

Examine my skin and my body...
Especially my legs...
Aren't they smooth and silky?
Well, you don't have to stare!

Young Woman:   What...!?
Didn't you take off your
clothes before you come in?
I can't tell...

You see, my vision is pretty
blurry...
Do you suppose an Eyewash
Herb might help?

Young Man:   When cutsy-
looking Slimes or Demonites
come strolling into the spa,
nobody seems to mind...

But whenever a Hork plunges
in, people take off like the
Hounds of Hell were after 'em!
Why is that...?

Artsy Twerp:   Hee-hee-hee...
Say, Taloon, do you think I
should try sneaking into the
women's side of the bath?

Hee-hee...!  Well, the fact you
say nothing speaks volumes!
The problem is... how to get
inside...  Heeeee-hee...

Oh, the Change Staff...!
Yeah, I could transform into a 
woman, then easily walk right
into the women's bathhouse!!

If you want, I can use my
Change Staff on you...
Whadaya say...?
Are you up to it!?

Heh, I like you, Bud...
Hee-hee-hee...
Well, here goes...!
Yaaaaahh-hooooooo...!!!

Yeah! Don't let anyone stop
you! If you want to go in,
just do it!

False morality is not cool
in this modern day and age!
Are you content to lounge
around in the men's side only?

The effect of the Change
Staff has expired.

Gucci:   Oh, the bar is closed
today... The bartender and all
the rest of them took off for
the spa.

Prince:   Lately, I've been
consulting with Lulu's dad...
It concerns the dragons
recently defeated in the west.

Despite the best efforts of
many good people, the dragons
continue to rebound...

Consequently...
The Westerners are living in
constant danger.

In response, a group of
people and I are in the
process of planning a
major expedition.

Hopefully, we can travel to
West and rescue the people
who are imperiled by the
onslaught of the dragons.

My father tried to dissuade
me, but we've heard a legend
about a young warrior who will
rise against the dragon hordes.

But the legend also tells us
this young person may fail if
others do not rally to his or
her side...

I simply cannot allow that
to happen!!
I told Dad that if everyone
took the wrong attitude...

That if capable people were
willing to sit by and wait
for someone else to act, soon
the world would be doomed!

Taloon, I have learned much
from you about perseverance...
Thank you for everything!!

I wish you Godspeed, and the
best of success in your
journies and future quests!

Future queen:   The king is such
a generous man!
When we told him we were
leaving for the West...

He just smiled and told us to
do our best...
Taloon, I'm sure that someday
we will meet again.

Until then, be careful...
And goodbye!

Ed:   Oh, Master...!
That damned fool, Mondo...
You won't believe this...
He's leaving!!

Yes!  He just informed me that
he's running out on us!
You know where he's going...?
Huh... huh...!?

Off on some fool's errand to
help some people exterminate
dragons in the western world!

How's that for loyalty...!?
What an asshole... pardon my
French, Sir!!!
Erk...!!

Taloon:   Hey, calm down, Ed...
Somehow, we'll make it just
fine without Mondo.

Mondo:   I've been thinking long
and hard about this, Sir...
The king gave me this fine
medal... And... and...

Well, there's plenty to do
here, but somehow I feel
like I'm stagnating...

That there's something more
challenging out there...
Perhaps something new that can
use my skills...

There may be some amazing
structures in other lands that
I've never seen!

I yearn to travel for a while,
study more, and learn some
new techniques.

We've been together for a
long time now...
But this is something I feel I
must do.

You'll still have good-ole Ed.
He plans to settle down here,
and maybe raise a family.

Ed can be a real jerk at times,
but underneath he's a super
guy and a loyal friend!

So, will you give me your
blessing to move on...?
You will, Sir...!?
Oh, thank you, Master Taloon!!

Customer:   This is amazing...!
I've never seen a store
this big!
It's... so... splendid!!

Spoiled Brat:   C'mon, Dad...!!
How long are you going to just
stand there gawking at the
joint!?

Wake up, will-ya...!?
I wanna go shopping already!

Old Woman:   I have prayed my
entire life... every day!
Now, thanks to you...

My body has been relieved of
its many aches and pains!
Praise the Lord, Praise the
Lord!!

Demonite:   Kee-kee...!
I feel like a million gold pieces!!

Gon:   Ah, Master...!
I've been thinking...!
I've asked myself, "Why have
you been so successful...?"

I've figured it out, too!
It's because you never gave
up...  You just kept chasing
your dreams!

If a man forgets his dreams,
his life will grind to a halt!
I have dreams, too... that
perhaps I can surpass you!

I have a vision that I can
become an even greater arms
merchant than you are...!
But please don't get angry!!

I mean... I'm not saying this
out of disrespect...
It's just that I can't stay
here any longer!

So, I'm going on a journey...!
Polly and I are going to do our
best to build a store in another
town!

Oh, Master, I hope you aren't
offended. We couldn't even
attempt this if we hadn't
learned so much from you.

I want you to know that we
appreciate the opportunities
you gave us...!
And please don't forget us!

Polly:   We were planning to
sneak off without saying
anything to Nene...
If I saw her... well...

It could become emotional!
I don't think I could handle
that very well.

Thank you for letting me work
here.  Now, Gon and I are
hoping to repeat this success
in a new setting.

We want to bring people the
same kind of services.
We hope you'll understand and
accept this.

Will you please say goodbye
to Nene for us?

King:   My friend, Taloon...
For every meeting, there must
also be a parting...

Just as there is an end to
every human life...
But we can never blame those
who must leave.

The important thing is how
many good people one meets
before death comes knocking
at his door!

Here and now, similar but in
reverse to how our association
began, this life encounter may
soon be over...

But you and Nene, as husband
and wife, have created an
amazing domain to attract and
meet new people.

This is simply wonderful, and
will stand as a monument to
your hard work for many years
to come!

If part we must, Friend
Taloon, I know in my heart
that you will soon be doing
it all over again.

When that time comes, I hope
you will remember how my
spirit rode with yours into
those darkened depths...

And in this way you will once
again take me along when you
plunge into your next great
adventure!!

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Baker:   Bread, bread, and
more bread...!
Get your delicious bread!
No stale bread here!

Baker:   Come on, get your
delicious bread while it's still
warm!!

Woman Baker:   We make the
dough and bake it...!
Right here on the premises!

We bake it until it's the same
color as a fox's behind...
I mean a fox's back!
Hee-hee...

Stone Hulk Statue:   Ah...!!
I've been found out...!
Please don't tell anyone that
I'm a live Stone Hulk!

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Old Woman Who Was in Line: 
I know....
I saw the Box of Happiness
earlier, and I also know...

I've figured it all out...
Of course, on the whole, my
life has been happy...

But paradoxically, I'm also
uneasy at the same time...
I had to tell someone.

You say you're very happy?
Well, that's good, too...
But if the box has taught me
anything at all...

It's that reality runs in
constant up-and-down cycles...
It's taught me "that-with-the
roses-also-go-the-thorns".

Amazingly, the box has taught
me to appreciate the thorns...
...in the way they contrast so
sharply with beauty and elation.

This knowledge alone has
brought me more happiness.
But look at me now...!
I've started whispering!

My background...?
Why, I'm a retired high school
English teacher...

...back before they started
ramming all this contemporary
feel-good pop culture garbage
down everyone's throats!!

Customer:   Since there's a
Poverty Staff, shouldn't
there also be a "Midas" Staff,
or some such, huh?

Armor Shop Clerk:   Sorry,
Sir...
But we don't have any armor
that will fit you.

...

...

...

icGuess what, Dear, we have
thN in the bank!
We need thN
to expand our shop...

icGood luck, Sweetheart!
on Kiss! on
            -Nene

icDear, I'll keep that Box of
Happiness right here at the
shop.
Wish you luck!
            -Nene

icCongratulations, Dear!
That Box of Happiness is
downright contagious!
            -Nene

icDear, as usual, thanks for
your trouble!
There was a little Gold left
over after we expanded.

Popolo was able to give out
sweets to the customers.
Everyone was delighted!
       -Nene

icDear, are your adventures
becoming more dangerous...?

There was a little Gold left
over after we expanded the
shop...

So, we planted some seeds
in the flower bed.

As long as you're here, why
don't you relax for a little
while and enjoy the flowers!?
       -Nene

icDear, you're putting forth
a tremendous effort!

There was a little Gold left
over after we expanded the
shop, so I bought you some
new dress clothes.

I picked out a few extra
outfits for exploring, too.
       -Nene

icDear, as always, thank you!
I used the leftover Gold to
run advertisements in the
other villages.

Your portrait is on the
posters...
You're becoming quite a
celebrity!
       -Nene

icDear, as always, thank you!
With the Gold left over from
the shop's expansion...

I treated the wonderful
townsfolk to a feast.
The cooking was most enjoyable.
       -Nene

icDear, keep your spirit up, OK?
You tried your best and thanks
to you I thought there would
be Gold left over...

But this time our savings took
a turn for the worse...
Keep your spirits up!
       -Nene  on

Nene:   Here's your lunch
box...
Go get 'em, Dear!!

Nene:   We'll work hard
to make our shop grow!

Nene:   Oh, are you taking
off again already...?
Okay, here's your lunch box!


Nene:   Oh, are you going back
into the dungeons already?

Well, here's your lunch!
Try not to overdo it, my
Darling Sweetheart!

Nene:   Don't try anything
TOO heroic today, okay, Dear?

Nene:  Good morning, Dear!
Tear 'em up out there today,
okay!?
onononononon

Nene:   Welcome home, Dear!

Today, we're closing the
shop for inventory...
It's time to restock, too.

Nene:   Just keep plugging
away at your search, Dear...!

Well, I have to go back to
work now...  Try not to
overextend yourself, okay!?

Do you want to take an item
from the Vault?

Will you take anything
else from the Vault?

Well, is that it?

Okay Dear, good luck!

Do you wish to store any of
your items in the Vault?

Which one will it be?

Rest well, Dear.

Is that it?

Do you wish to store any more
of your items in the Vault?

Oh, I'm sorry...!
The Vault is already full.
Do you want to sell something?

Oh, I'm sorry!
The Vault is already full.

Are you finished storing items
in the Vault?

Which item do you want
to sell?

Sell something else?

Oh, the Vault is empty!

Leaving so soon?

Nene:  Goodbye, Dear...
Keep yourself safe!  on

Do you want to take
D more...?

Let me see, from sales of
items you brought back...1
We should make la Gold
in total profits.

On your next journey, do your
best to bring back lots of
treasure, Dear!  We'll always
be waiting right here!

Let me see... profits...
1We should make la Gold
in total sales.

On your next journey, do your
best to bring back lots of
treasure, Dear!

Do you want to store an
item in the Vault?

Oh, what is this Box, Dear?
This box is unusual...
And...! 1 It has such a strange
odor, too!

What is the purpose of this
box, and that odor...!?

Oh, no, Dear...  We can't keep
it in here...
Take it away right now and
store it outside somewhere.

North of Endor
is Lakenaba
Village...
[Sword (icon)] 
And a fine
family man...

Named Taloon!
mi 
While working
at Sese's
Weapon Shop...
oa 

Taloon lived
happily with his
wife and son.

But inside, he
had a dream...
H 
To buy his own
store...
H 
And fill it with
fresh goods...
Such a dream!

So, he embarked
on a journey...
W 
Was helped by
the prince...

And finally
bought a shop
in Endor!
on 
Taloon called
Nene and Popolo
to the new home.

And even the
king was pleased
with the shop.
R 
However, Taloon
was restless...

He heard of
a Mysterious
Dungeon!
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A cavern filled
with fabulous
treasures!
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But nobody had
ever returned...

Bearing the
cavern's wealth.
[Sword (icon)] 
Taloon yearned
for treasures...
[Sword (icon)] 
But he also
worried about
his family.

Nene smiled
nervously,
and said...
M 
"Dear, I want
you to follow
your dreams...
M 
And seek new
opportunities!"

Thus, Taloon
began a new
journey.
ag 
Across many
seas, after
much searching...
[Sword (icon)] 
Taloon found his
fabulous Dungeon...
X 
And our story
begins!

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Taloon
Slime
Drakee
Giant Slug
Ghost
Monjar
Magician
Lilypa
Toadstool
Liclick
Mummy
Trick Bag
Wyvern
Deranger
Metal Babble
Lethal Armor
Hork
Demonite
Stone Hulk
Ice Sloth
Bomb Crag
Golem
Mud Puppet
Goopi
Shadow
Mimic
Giant
Giant Eyeball
Imposter
Mystic Doll
Silver Devil
Winged Demon
Green Dragon
Invisible Enemy
Bad Monster
Number
Club
Gold[Sword (icon)]
Copper[Sword (icon)]
Steel[Axe (icon)]
Dragon[Sword (icon)]
Metal Babble[Sword (icon)]
Abacus[Sword (icon)]
Outside[Scroll (icon)]
Wood[Arrow (icon)]
Steel[Arrow (icon)]
Silver[Arrow (icon)]
Leather[Shield (icon)]
Bronze[Shield (icon)]
Scale[Shield (icon)]
Mirror[Shield (icon)]
Steel[Shield (icon)]
Dragon[Shield (icon)]
Metal Babble[Shield (icon)]
Medical[Herb (icon)]
Elixir[Herb (icon)]
Antidote[Herb (icon)]
Strength[Seed (icon)]
Luck[Seed (icon)]
Agility[Seed (icon)]
Eyedrop[Herb (icon)]
Poison[Herb (icon)]
Blinding[Herb (icon)]
Muddle[Herb (icon)]
Confuse[Herb (icon)]
Sleep[Herb (icon)]
Return[Herb (icon)]
Blaze[Herb (icon)]
Bikill[Scroll (icon)]
Upper[Scroll (icon)]
Plating[Scroll (icon)]
Uncurse[Scroll (icon)]
Identify[Scroll (icon)]
Torch[Scroll (icon)]
Numb[Scroll (icon)]
Repel[Scroll (icon)]
Ultimate[Scroll (icon)]
Victory[Scroll (icon)]
Clairvoyant[Scroll (icon)]
Eavesdrop[Scroll (icon)]
Bread[Scroll (icon)]
Re-charge[Scroll (icon)]
Bang[Scroll (icon)]
Stopspell[Scroll (icon)]
Sandglass[Scroll (icon)]
Trap[Scroll (icon)]
Chance[Scroll (icon)]
Thunder[Staff (icon)]
Slow[Staff (icon)]
Sleep[Staff (icon)]
Chaos[Staff (icon)]
Seal[Staff (icon)]
Expel[Staff (icon)]
Change[Staff (icon)]
Speed Up[Staff (icon)]
Invisible[Staff (icon)]
Prevention[Staff (icon)]
Cloning[Staff (icon)]
Beat[Staff (icon)]
Multi-Edge[Staff (icon)]
Poverty[Staff (icon)]
Strength[Ring (icon)]
Antidote[Ring (icon)]
Wakeful[Ring (icon)]
Return[Ring (icon)]
Belly[Ring (icon)]
Thief[Ring (icon)]
Scan[Ring (icon)]
Adornment[Ring (icon)]
Vision[Ring (icon)]
Starve[Ring (icon)]
Disarm[Ring (icon)]
Puppet[Ring (icon)]
Awaken[Ring (icon)]
Bread
Big Bread
Moldy Bread
 Gold
Safe
Jewel[Chest (icon)]
Happiness[Chest (icon)]
Mystery[Chest (icon)]
Red[Herb (icon)]
Aqua[Herb (icon)]
Yellow[Herb (icon)]
Green[Herb (icon)]
White[Herb (icon)]
Black[Herb (icon)]
Pink[Herb (icon)]
Orange[Herb (icon)]
Violet[Herb (icon)]
Brown[Herb (icon)]
Gray[Herb (icon)]
Cyan[Herb (icon)]
Scarlet[Herb (icon)]
Blue[Herb (icon)]
Rodent[Scroll (icon)]
Cow[Scroll (icon)]
Tiger[Scroll (icon)]
Rabbit[Scroll (icon)]
Dragon[Scroll (icon)]
Snake[Scroll (icon)]
Horse[Scroll (icon)]
Sheep[Scroll (icon)]
Monkey[Scroll (icon)]
Bird[Scroll (icon)]
Dog[Scroll (icon)]
Boar[Scroll (icon)]
Cat[Scroll (icon)]
Deer[Scroll (icon)]
Frog[Scroll (icon)]
Lizard[Scroll (icon)]
Elephant[Scroll (icon)]
Giraffe[Scroll (icon)]
Bear[Scroll (icon)]
Cherry[Staff (icon)]
Plum[Staff (icon)]
Pine[Staff (icon)]
Bamboo[Staff (icon)]
Cedar[Staff (icon)]
Willow[Staff (icon)]
Chestnut[Staff (icon)]
Gold[Staff (icon)]
Silver[Staff (icon)]
Copper[Staff (icon)]
Steel[Staff (icon)]
Lead[Staff (icon)]
Bone[Staff (icon)]
Ivory[Staff (icon)]
Diamond[Ring (icon)]
Pearl[Ring (icon)]
Ruby[Ring (icon)]
Sapphire[Ring (icon)]
Coral[Ring (icon)]
Turquoise[Ring (icon)]
Emerald[Ring (icon)]
Amethyst[Ring (icon)]
Opal[Ring (icon)]
Jade[Ring (icon)]
Amber[Ring (icon)]
Topaz[Ring (icon)]
Onyx[Ring (icon)]
     
Item Number Over
 defeated you.
Collapsed from hunger.
Exploded by a Bomb Crag.
Fell into a pitfall.
Hit by a flying arrow.
Hit by a poison arrow.
Stepped on a landmine.
Poisoned by Moldy Bread.
Ate a Poisonous Herb.
Defeated by a Chance Scroll.
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Herb: 
Scroll: 
Rations: 
Weapon: 
Flytool: 
Shield: 
Ring: 
Staff: 
Equip to raise attack power.
Equip to raise attack power.
Very high resale value.
Equip to raise attack power.
Equip to raise attack power.
Equip to raise attack power.
Very effective against those
dreaded Green Dragons!
Equip to raise attack power.
Equip to raise attack power.
Exit the Dungeon.
Attack monsters from a
distance.  To shoot, use the
L button or "Fire" command.
Attack monsters from a
distance.  To shoot, use the
L button or "Fire" command.
Attack monsters from a
distance.  To shoot, use the
L button or "Fire" command.
This shield won't corrode...
Makes you less hungry.
Equip to raise defense power.
Equip to raise defense power.
Counters poison attacks.
Equip to raise defense power.
Won't corrode.
Equip to raise defense power.
Equip to raise defense power.
Protects against Dragon's
flame attack.
Equip to raise defense power.
Recovers a small amount
of HP.
Recovers a lot of HP.
Recovers lost strength
caused by poison.
Increases strength.
Increases level by 1.
Doubles your speed for a
limited amount of time.
Improves sight for
the current floor.
Decreases HP and strength.
Throw this at a monster to
make it go blind.
Throw this at a monster to
make it run away.
Throw this at a monster to
confuse it for a limited
amount of time.
Throw this at a monster to
put it to sleep.
Warp to a different, hopefully
safer location!
Allows you to spew fire from
your mouth at the enemy in
front of you!
Raises the attack power of
your equipped weapon.
Raises the defensive power of
your equipped shield.
Protects your shield from
corrosion by acid or Horks!
Removes curses from all of
your equipped items.
Identifies an item.
Displays a map of the current
floor's layout.
Freezes all monsters
adjacent to you.
If placed at your feet, it will
ward off attacks.
At last!  You have reached
the bottom. You are the King
of the Mysterious Dungeon!
Congratulations! Get the Chun
Soft Scroll from Vault.
Allows you to learn the
locations of items on the
present floor.
Learn the locations of
monsters on this floor.
Turns an item into Bread.
Increases Staff charges.
Causes a big explosion.
Exit disappears on the
current floor.
Go back in Time!
Increases number of traps
on the current floor.
Anything can happen!!
This ranged attack weapon
always hits the target!
Slow a monster down to half
its normal speed.
Put a monster to sleep for
a short time.
The monster will move
erratically for a short
time.
Seals a monster's special
abilities.
Warp a monster to another
room on the same floor.
Transforms a monster into
another, possibly weaker
species!
Monsters can move quickly.
Monsters are invisible.
This device will stop you from
tripping over hidden stones in
your path!
Monsters can divide.
A shot from this staff may
defeat the monster in one
fell swoop!
Your HP will halve and
the monster's HP becomes 1.
The monster will take half
of your HP.
Equipping this will change
your Strength level.
The poison has dissipated.
Can't use if sleeping.
Sometimes, you may warp to
different rooms on the same
floor.
No longer hungry.
You must defeat the sleeping
monster to exit the room.
Very valuable item.
Very valuable item.
Invisible monsters can
be seen.
Speeds the effects of hunger.
Protects against traps.
Protection from the special
attacks of Mud Puppets and
Mystic Dolls.
Awakens monsters blocking
the doors.
Expands a small belly.
Fills the belly.
Eating this tainted bread will
poison you!
...?...
This will prevent monsters
from stealing half your Gold.
If you give this to the King,
he will let you enter the
Mysterious Dungeon.
This has been sought after
for a long time.
What kind of strange thing
is this?
Don't know what the invisible
item is...  Perhaps you need
something to help you see...
You can move in 8 directions
using the D-pad.
Press the A button to attack.

Press the R button and the
D-pad to move diagonally.

The X button opens the menu.
A selects and B cancels.

The B button makes you run.
Holding B and A together
will recover HP quickly.

Hold down Y and press the
D-pad to change direction.

Press the Select button
to display the map.

Press L to fire equipped
arrows.
The Y button is for
arranging possessions.

10 Dungeon Tips and Tricks

        -From the King


1. Movement by the monsters
and you is turn-based, so don't
sweat it!

2. Face the monster while
you're changing position!

3. When running away, watch
out for diagonal attacks!

4. Walk around to recover HP,
but stay clear of danger!

5.  Hit Undead with the Thunder
Staff! Change monsters with
the Change Staff! Use Expel
and Chaos Staffs, too!

6. When you can't run away,
use a Return Herb, or throw a
Confusion Herb at monsters!

7. To raise your strength
levels slightly, use a Medical
or Elixir Herb at maximum
strength.

8. Use the Antidote Herb to
recover lost strength due
to poison! Then use your
Strength Seeds!

9. Check the Map to see if
an enemy is sleeping!

10. Rings never wear out, but
be wary of curses by
identifying rings first!


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