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sandbox 1 ending 3
After a fierce overnight battle, you see the enemies recede like the tide, exposing the barren dunes in the distance. Discarded weapons and shields dot the landscape, shimmering beneath the sun.
- Passenger
We've received intel that the nearby ameeri army is in retreat. According to the customs of this region, this means that they've 'acknowledged' our strength.
- Passenger
That's right... the 'Lionpride's Ancient Throne'.
- Tuye
There's been no movement from the Golden City for years. If anyone really cared about this place, then why didn't they come stop the ameeri army?
- Passenger
No, the truth should be evident to the lords ameer. The 'treasure' they seek is not here.
- Passenger
For them, this place has become yet another ordinary patch of land with no particular appeal.
- Tuye
Plus, there are 'meddlesome' folks like us still hanging around. Why go to the trouble?
You let out a sigh of relief and sit down cross-legged. The sand-laced morning breeze brushes your face, quickly drying the sweat on your body. You feel a sense of comfort overtake you, and your head starts to bobble along with the wind.
Soon, the wind is also carrying little segments of your snores.
Weeks later...
- Village Elder
It's a pity you're leaving before I can finish the telling mine and Arsalan's stories.
- Eunectes
If the tribe runs into any trouble, feel free to contact us through the branch office we'll establish here.
- Village Elder
*sigh*.... I don't know if these old bones will hold up that long.
- Eunectes
And here I was about to ask you take extra good care of the operators we're leaving behind.
- Village Elder
It's the right thing to do. Without your help, our tribe would've be lost souls beneath the golden sands.
- Village Elder
Just thinking about those perilous times has me breaking out in a cold sweat.
- Village Elder
Riḥlah sa'idah.
- Manticore
Time flies... In the blink of an eye, I'm headed to yet another place.
- Eunectes
But as long as you have your friends with you, it's the same, no matter where you go.
- Eunectes
Maybe later, once all this is over, I could take you to my homeland, back in the Acahuallan Jungle.
- Eunectes
It's still the jungle, but things are a bit calmer there...
- Manticore
I, I'd like to go... As long as everyone's together... It'll be fine. I really like it.
- High Priest
You really should consider tidying up all the scrap metal lying around your place, before you invite anyone over.
- Eunectes
Yeah, yeah. I know. Why are you such a nag?
- Eunectes
Huh. Didn't expect Tuye to drive over so quickly.
- Tuye
What? I've already taken a few laps around the desert and you still aren't ready.
- Eunectes
We can get going once we finish moving the luggage and equipment.
- Eunectes
Here.
- Eunectes
Passenger, what are you standing all the way out there for? You're not in the frame.
- Passenger
Eunectes, given my height, it's better for me to stand a bit farther back.
- Tuye
Get in close already, Passenger. Don't worry, I promise the thing won't spray everyone when you press the shutter.
- Eunectes
*sigh*... It's your own fault for pulling so many pranks. Now, everyone's on alert whenever they get near you.
- Passenger
Very well. If you insist.
- Manticore
Eek! Um... S-Sorry! Eunectes...
- Eunectes
Manticore, why'd you lean over onto me all of a sudden? Nearly stepped on my foot, you know.
- Manticore
I... I...
- Passenger
Does me standing here make you nervous, Manticore?
- Manticore
No, I... Umm...
- Tuye
What, is there bad blood between you two?
- Passenger
Of course not. In fact, Manticore and I only just met during this field operation.
- Passenger
You can corroborate that, right, Manticore?
- Manticore
Y-Yes... I, umm, have never met you before this...
- Eunectes
Why all the chatter? Don't you know that some people get camera shy standing in front of a lens for too long?
- Eunectes
Besides, there's nothing to worry about, Manticore. If you're nervous, I'll hold you in my arms for the photo. Does that sound better?
- Manticore
Th-Thank you...
- Tuye
(Whispers) Fun.
- Eunectes
Good enough. Go ahead and take it.
Through the camera lens, you see the confused expressions on everyone's faces. Everyone, except Passenger, who is wearing a slight smile on the corners of his lips.
Upon seeing his smile, the others become even more confused until they quickly realize why he is smiling.
Just as quickly, everyone follows suit...
And at that moment, you click the shutter.
- Tuye
You can't just leave it at that. Come over here and get in the photo with us.
- Eunectes
You heard her. Why are you still standing there behind the camera? Set the timer and get over here. How can we have a group photo without you?
