<TextBlock 1 w:56 h:6>
"Your Gear has been entered.
What do you wish to do?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Learn Controls
    Tutorial Mode
    Practice Mode
    Begin battle<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 2 w:54 h:4>
Informationist
"Okay, the button controls.
I'll explain each button's
functions accordingly...<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 3 w:54 h:4>
Informationist
"Well, I'll now explain the
basic control methods using
the actual screen."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 4 w:56 h:3>
Informationist
"So, <Delay 10>you want to try out the
actual controls, huh..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 5 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"About to start a bout!<Delay 5> OK?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    One moment!
    A'bout time!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 6 w:36 h:1>
<Opcode 1 255>- Beginning Bout -<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 7 w:50 h:8>
"Which button do you need
an explanation of?<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    Directional button
    <X> button
    <S> button
    <T> button
    <C> button
    Next page<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 8 w:50 h:7>
"Which shall I explain to
you about?"<Delay 15>
<Opcode 1 255>    L1 button
    R1 button
    Start button
    Back to first page
    End explanation<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 9 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"O.K.,<Delay 5> about the Directional
button...<Delay 15>assuming that your
opponent is on your right
(from your viewpoint) then:<New>
<=> UP moves your Gear back
 away from the screen.<Delay 45>
<=> DOWN moves your Gear in
 towards the screen.<New>
<=> RIGHT moves your Gear
 towards your opponent.<Delay 45>
<=> LEFT moves your Gear
 away from your opponent.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 10 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"Lastly, when you're close
to your opponent, pressing
LEFT invokes a special move
momentary back acceleration!<New>
This momentarily distances
you from your opponent (or
allows you to 'run away')!<Delay 30>
Just remember the opposite
direction to your opponent.<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 11 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"That's it in a nutshell!<Delay 30>
It's probably easier to get
the idea by actually trying
your hand at the controls!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 12 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <X> button is ATTACK.<Delay 15>
(There are 3 attack buttons
and <X> is one of them.)<New>
It changes from Gear to Gear
but is mainly meant for
close combat.<Delay 15> And you're not
limited to just one blow.<New>
By combining the <X> and <S>
buttons you are able to make
a chain of attacks up to
three long!<New>
All together there are 14
such combinations that you
can use!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 13 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <S> button is ATTACK.<Delay 15>
(There are 3 attack buttons
and <S> is one of them.)<New>
It differs from Gear to Gear
but is mainly utilized for
close combat.<Delay 15> And you're not
limited to just one blow.<New>
By combining the <X> and <S>
buttons you are able to make
a chain of attacks up to
three in length!<New>
All together there are 14
such combinations that you
can try out!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 14 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The <T> button is for JUMP!<Delay 5>
Your movement controls are
the same during jumps.<New>
Also, you are able to attack
with the <X> and <S> buttons
during jumps!<New>
Oh, and it's alright to use
the R1 button to make Ether
Bullet attacks too!<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 15 w:53 h:4>
Informationist
"The <C> button is for DASH.<Delay 10>
Your movement controls are
the same as usual.<New>
The only thing is that you
cannot continue running
indefinitely."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 16 w:54 h:5>
Informationist
"For more details, try
the 'Tutorial Mode', where
you'll get an explanation 
from a different official."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 17 w:56 h:6>
Informationist
"Attacking isn't everything!<Delay 10>
Although it is said that 
'offense is the best form
of defense', at times it is
important to defend oneself.<New>
That's why we have the L1
button to GUARD you! <Delay 15> But,<Delay 5> 
it doesn't prevent all of
the damage so be careful!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 18 w:58 h:5>
Informationist
"The R1 button launches a 
special attack called 'Ether 
Bullet'.<Delay 15> It's good for long
range attacks on your foe!<New>
'Ether Bullets' have homing
ability so you may tend to
rely on them, but you might
regret it if you use them 
too much! Do be careful!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 19 w:56 h:5>
Informationist
"For more details, try our 
'Tutorial Mode', where you
will get an explanation from
a different official."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 20 w:56 h:4>
Informationist
"The Start button will
permit you to pause the
battle.<New>
At this time, you may select
the 'GIVE UP' option if you 
think you won't win."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 21 w:44 h:4>
Hammer
"What was all that
about!? He disappeared
like the w, w, wind!<Opcode 2 90><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 22 w:46 h:3>
Hammer
"I've only known you
since you arrived here!<New>
What is this Aveh
tournament?"<Opcode 2 90><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 23 w:40 h:2>
Hammer
"What is going on!!"<Opcode 2 90><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 24 w:32 h:1>
Hah ha ha ha ha!<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 25 w:44 h:4>
Mysterious Voice
"As usual, you haven't
learned anything have
you?"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 26 w:18 h:2>
Hammer
"Yikes!?"<Opcode 2 45><Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 27 w:46 h:4>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5><Stier>. 
This is the last<Delay 5>...<Delay 30>
Hang in there with me!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 28 w:46 h:2>
Rico
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Get him, myself<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 29 w:34 h:2>
Fei
"...Is that all?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 30 w:50 h:4>
Hammer
"Yep.<Delay 20>
This is the best that can
be obtained 'round here."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 31 w:50 h:3>
Fei
"You think I can win with
these crude parts?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 32 w:46 h:3>
Citan
"You have got a point.<Delay 30><New>
Compared to the Champ's
Gear, the quality just
does not match up."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 33 w:54 h:3>
Hammer
"There's nothing we can do.<New>
Master Rico's Gear is a
special make of Gear
provided by the Committee.<New>
From maintainence to parts,
it receives the best of
everything.<New>
As long as money is
involved, the Champ will go
all out.<New>
That's one of the reasons
he's so powerful<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 34 w:40 h:3>
Fei
"Can't we get better
parts?<Delay 15> This<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 35 w:30 h:2>
Fei
"Who's there!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 36 w:38 h:2>
Wiseman
"Long time<Delay 5>...<Delay 15> Fei."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 37 w:36 h:4>
Fei
"You're the one<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>
from the Aveh
tournament<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 38 w:40 h:3>
Fei
"What do you want?<Delay 10>
I'm busy right now!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 39 w:42 h:4>
Wiseman
"Hmph.<New>
No matter how high
quality your Gear may
be, you won't be able
to defeat him."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 40 w:32 h:3>
Fei
"Wh,<Delay 5> what're you
talking about!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 41 w:4 h:1>
!?<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 42 w:46 h:4>
Wiseman
"You still do not
understand do you?<Delay 15> Then
let me show you."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 43 w:54 h:4>
Wiseman
"Fighting brute strength
with brute strength is a
sign of a great fool.<New>
It's obvious that a lighter
body such as yours will
always be at a disadvantage
in a head-on attack.<New>
I just gave you a good
example. That minor
difference between you and
I had this outcome.<New>
Now, someone else with a
mass several times as you,
like Rico, the outcome
becomes highly apparent.<New>
This applies to Gears
as well...<New>
Even if you were to get
parts comparable to
Rico's, there is still
that difference in mass.<New>
To make up for this, one
must commit to a single
final strike that thrusts
at the opponent's fissure."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 44 w:12 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 45 w:54 h:3>
Wiseman
"I have given you the
hint.<New>
It's up to you to figure
it out through experience."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 46 w:50 h:4>
Fei
"Wait!<Delay 15> Why is it that you
have the same fighting
style as I!?<New>
And, how do you know my
name!?<Delay 15>
Tell me!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 47 w:28 h:2>
Wiseman
"Hmph<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>fine."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 48 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"It was 3 years ago<Delay 5>...<New>
The one who took you,<Delay 5> in
your mutilated state,<Delay 5> to
that mountain village was
none other than myself."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 49 w:44 h:3>
Fei
"You're the one who
brought me to Lahan!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 50 w:32 h:4>
Wiseman
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Yes.<Delay 15>
At your father's
request."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 51 w:46 h:4>
Fei
"My father's<Delay 5>...!?<Delay 30>
What's your relation to
my father!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 52 w:34 h:3>
Wiseman
"Khan and I were
fellow students."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 53 w:40 h:3>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Khan?<Delay 30> Is that my
father's name?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 54 w:48 h:4>
Wiseman
"Why do you ask for your
father's name?<Delay 20> You
haven't lost your<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 55 w:46 h:4>
Fei
"Yeah<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>
So tell me anything you
can.<Delay 30> Will you?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 56 w:48 h:3>
Wiseman
"I see<Delay 5>...<Delay 30>
In your injured state<Delay 5>...<Delay 5><New>
I wouldn't have been
surprised<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 57 w:20 h:2>
Fei
"Wiseman."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 58 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Khan Wong.<New>
That is your father's
name.<Delay 5> Since our youth,
Khan and I studied the
martial arts together<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 59 w:40 h:2>
Fei
"Father and you<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 60 w:54 h:4>
Wiseman
"...Yes. Eventually, your
father became an officer
of a certain country.<New>
There he met a young
woman.
She was about 20 years old.
Her name was 'Karen'.<New>
She was like a flower in
full bloom."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 61 w:24 h:2>
Fei
"Flower<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 62 w:44 h:4>
Citan
"He means that she was
extraordinarily
beautiful."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 63 w:30 h:3>
Fei
"I, see.<Delay 15>
Then she's<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 64 w:50 h:3>
Wiseman
"Yes, your mother.<Delay 30><New>
Khan married your mother,
and I left on a journey
to strengthen myself."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 65 w:48 h:3>
Fei
"Then my mother?<Delay 15>
Where is my mother now?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 66 w:50 h:3>
Wiseman
"You do not remember that
either?<Delay 15> <Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I see.<New>
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>According to Khan,<Delay 10>
when you were but a
child, she passed away."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 67 w:20 h:2>
Fei
"Oh<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 68 w:46 h:4>
Wiseman
"Time passed.<Delay 30> During my
journey, I received a
letter from Khan."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 69 w:48 h:4>
Wiseman
"The letter said that,
his son<Delay 5>...<Delay 15>was taken away
by a man.<New>
Khan once said you had
special powers.<Delay 20>
The man who wanted that
power took you.<New>
That man was<Delay 15> Grahf."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 70 w:36 h:3>
Fei
"Grahf!?<Delay 10>
He took me away!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 71 w:34 h:2>
Wiseman
"You've<Delay 15> met him?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 72 w:26 h:3>
Fei
"Yeah<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>
three times."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 73 w:42 h:3>
Wiseman
"It's amazing you are
still in one piece."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 74 w:44 h:4>
Fei
"It seemed to Grahf,
that I was still not
powerful enough to<New>
achieve his ultimate
goal<Delay 5>...<Delay 5> Anyway,<Delay 15> let me
hear more about this
story."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 75 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"Khan wished to go find
his son,<Delay 10> and if possible,
he wanted my help<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 76 w:40 h:4>
Wiseman
"I agreed to Khan's
request and began
searching for you...<New>
...and that man."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 77 w:44 h:4>
Wiseman
"Then came that one
fateful night 3 years
ago.<New>
There was a violent
storm. The storm felt
as if it was thrown at
us through sheer rage.<New>
That night, Khan
notified me that he
had located his son.<New>
So I headed for that
location, as if I was
drawn to it."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 78 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"You and Khan were
wounded badly.<New>
I have no idea what had
happened between you two
and Grahf. By then, Grahf
had already gone.<New>
I don't know why, but
probably he was driven
away by Khan.<New>
Khan decided to pursue
Grahf and left me to
care for his son.<New>
I provided you with the
necessary first aid and
left you in the custody
of those village people.<New>
Then I followed after
Khan."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 79 w:40 h:4>
Wiseman
"You probably lost
your memory when you
were injured then."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 80 w:36 h:3>
Fei
"Why did my father
pursue Grahf?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 81 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"I do not even know.
Just that he said it was
not only for the sake of<New>
his son, but also for the
sake of the world, that
that man had to be
disposed of<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>He added<New>
that if something were to
happen to him, I would
have to take care of the
rest<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I haven't seen or<New>
heard from him since."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 82 w:38 h:3>
Fei
"Grahf said that my
father was<Delay 10> dead<Delay 5>..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 83 w:48 h:4>
Wiseman
"Hmmm<Delay 5>...<Delay 5> If Grahf has
been appearing in your
presence<Delay 5>...<Delay 15> then that is<New>
a possibility<Delay 5>...<Delay 30> That is
truly unfortunate..."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 84 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"Do you remember anything
about your fighting
techniques?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 85 w:32 h:3>
Fei
"Huh?<Delay 15>
No<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>nothing<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 86 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"Hmmm,<Delay 5> your fighting
skills<Delay 5> were probably
taught to you by<Delay 5> Khan.<New>
Khan and I both studied
under the same master.<Delay 15>
That is why my techniques
are similar to yours."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 87 w:36 h:3>
Wiseman
"Well then, I must
be off."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 88 w:22 h:2>
Fei
"To where?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 89 w:46 h:4>
Wiseman
"I will go find him.<Delay 30>
I need to pinpoint what
his intentions are."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 90 w:34 h:3>
Wiseman
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>And also, for
Khan's sake."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 91 w:48 h:4>
Fei
"Just tell me one thing.<Delay 15>
What country was my
father an officer for?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 92 w:44 h:2>
Wiseman
"Are you going there?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 93 w:48 h:4>
Fei
"I don't know.<Delay 20>
There are other things I
have to take care of<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 94 w:14 h:2>
Wiseman
"Yes."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 95 w:50 h:4>
Wiseman
"The floating land
which tries to hide
behind a wall, protected,<New>
as if to conceal their
failure. That is Shevat."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 96 w:44 h:3>
Wiseman
"That is your father's
country."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 97 w:42 h:3>
Fei
"Shevat<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?<Delay 15>
The<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>floating land?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 98 w:22 h:2>
Wiseman
"Farewell."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 99 w:12 h:2>
Fei
"Hey!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 100 w:46 h:3>
Citan
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>What a mysterious
person. <New>
Is this the second time
you have met him?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 101 w:48 h:3>
Fei
"Huh?<Delay 5> ...<Delay 5>Yeah.<New>
Since that tournament in
Aveh.<Delay 15> He sure is a
mysterious person<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 102 w:50 h:4>
Fei
"I probably won't
understand straight away
what he meant today<Delay 5>...<New>
But I think I get the
general idea. I might be
able to do something in
tomorrow's final round<Delay 5>...<New>
The differences in the
performance of the Gear
parts are not going to
influence the outcome...<New>
...Well, not as much as I
thought before."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 103 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"Never underestimate the
situation.<New>
You might lose pretty
badly if you think you
can just win by getting
a grasp of the concept."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 104 w:28 h:2>
Fei
"I know,<Delay 5> doc."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 105 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"Well,<Delay 5> let us return to
our quarters and rest,
Fei<Delay 5>...<New>
Your fate lies in the
outcome of tomorrow's
competition. You need to
preserve your strength."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 106 w:38 h:2>
Fei
"Hey, <Delay 5>is this...!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 107 w:44 h:4>
Hammer
"This must be the Gear
that was furnished by
the committee!"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 108 w:32 h:3>
Citan
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>My this IS a
surprise."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 109 w:14 h:2>
Fei
"Doc!?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 110 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>Hmmm. I do not think
this is coincidental<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>
<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>I am simply assuming,<Delay 5><New>
but they probably
intentionally furnished
you with <Weltall> to
collect some data."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 111 w:32 h:2>
Fei
"Intentionally?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 112 w:50 h:3>
Citan
"Battling itself serves
as one of Kislev's plans.<New>
From Battling, they can
obtain the various combat
data...<New>
...and talented Battlers
which can be used for the
military."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 113 w:50 h:4>
Fei
"Exactly what kind of
data could they get outta
him and I<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>?"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 114 w:38 h:2>
Citan
"I would not know."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 115 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"But I can assure you
that this has something
to do with that incident<New>
with Aveh<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 116 w:50 h:4>
Citan
"Well, regardless of what
the empire is up to,
this is good for us."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 117 w:48 h:4>
Citan
"You are able to get the
Gear you are most used
to."<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 118 w:54 h:4>
Citan
"If you think about it,
this just enhanced our
probability of escaping<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><End of Block>
<TextBlock 119 w:10 h:2>
Fei
"<Delay 5>...<Delay 5>"<Close><Close><End of Block>
