Library which stores many historical writings
and scriptures. The cold air and a musty
smell fill the library...
Underground Book Storage First Floor

[Female & male priests are lying prone at the bottom of the staircase.
Simon is lying prone at the top of the staircase. Alma comes in.]

 Simon!!

[Alma runs up to Simon and kneels near him. Ramza comes in and kneels near Simon, too.]

 Please answer me!!

[Simon stands up on the knees, using hands as support, and looks at Alma.]

 U, ugh... Alma... Why... are... you.... here?

 What happened?

 It's dangerous.... here. Hurry.... run. They... came for the Holy Stone 'Virgo'...

 Holy Stone!? Then Alma was right...

[Simon looks at Ramza.]

 The stone's been a royal treasure for generations...
	When Princess Ovelia came here, they gave it to us as proof of her status.

 Who are 'they'? Who's trying to get the stone?

 You're Alma's older brother Ramza, aren't you? Don't get any more involved. You'll be killed.....

[Through the door below Simon, that leads to the second underground floor, sounds]
Man's voice
	Where is the Holy Stone!!

Another voice
	Wait! It must be here somewhere! Look for it!

Another voice
	We can go underground from here. Let's go!!

 I'm a fugitive, branded by the church as a 'heretic'. Is it because of the stone? Please tell me. Who are they?

 High Priest and his sect are trying to regain power. First, they're reducing Larg and Goltana's military power
	by causing in-fighting. If the war drags on, it not only reduces their power, but trust in the royal family.

 What's the real reason for collecting the stones... and reviving the Zodiac Braves?

 To gain the people's trust, of course.

 But the Cardinal's already joined Lucavi. If it's only the stone's power,
	it'll be strong enough to replace the military. Funeral wants that power?

 You're different from your brothers. More like Balbanes. Perhaps you might be able to destroy their ambition.

[Ramza stands up and looks at Alma.]

 You stay here. I'll go after them.

[Alma stands up.]

 I'll go with you!

 We can't leave Simon alone. Hide in a safe place!

 ....OK, I will.

[Ramza gives 2 Holy Stones to sister.]

 Hold on to this stones, just in case. If I don't come back, make sure to throw it in Bugros Sea. OK? 

[Alma turns away and kneels near Simon.]

 I regret I can't help you. I wish I were born a man...

 Don't be silly. You're the only one I trust.

[Alma looks at Ramza.]

 Brother....

 Take care of Simon!

[Ramza goes to the second underground floor...]






32.1. Underground Book Storage Second Floor


[3 Lancers, Chemist, and 2 Time mages are looking at the young knight in green cape,
who is standing near the entrance to the third underground floor. Izlude gives the order.]

 You stay here! Understand!?

 Yes, sir!

[Izlude goes to the third floor. Ramza & friends comes in from the second.]

 It's not over yet! Never give them the stone!

	Conditions for Winning:
	Defeat all enemies!

	Map


[Enemies were defeated. Izlude's voice flies out of the third floor.]

Izlude
	Wow! Is this 'Virgo'? How beautiful!!

 Underground! Let's go!

	BONUS MONEY:
	19,300 Gil

	WAR TROPHIES:
	Battle Dict







32.2. Underground Book Storage Third Floor - Izlude escapes with 'Virgo'


[Izlude, 2 Knights, 2 Archers and Summoner are in the room. Ramza & friends comes in.]

 I didn't expect you to find us here! But, just in time. Heretic Ramza, hand us the stone!

 No, why don't you give me yours? Do as I say and I'll let you live!

 You think you can beat us?! Then I'll take it by force!

	Conditions for Winning:
	Defeat Izlude!

	Map



	Izlude, Blade Knight Lv.26
		
 
	Platinum Sword		
	Gold Shield		
	Platina Helmet		
	Platina Armor		
	Power Wrist		




 Why do you go against us, Ramza? Though you're a Beoulve, you don't obey your brothers. Why? 

 It's because I'm a Beoulve that I don't obey them! The name shouldn't be used for self-gain, but rather
	for divine 'justice'! During the War, my father fought and died to save the people from invasion...
	Beoulves must not fight for a defunct royal family, but only for Noble rights!

 Then, let's fight together! Our goals are the same! Listen well, Ramza! The Glabados want a world
	where all people are equal! St. Ajora's ideal world, is 'God's world'! You know people don't trust
	the royal family or nobility! We must do something before Ivalice is ruined!!

 You started this war! Was that the will of God?

 Certain sacrifices must be made for the revolution! Decadent royalty and nobles
	 must pay! For the people! Now, cooperate with us. As Delita did!

 It sounds good when you say 'for the people', but what you really want is...
	a stronger army than the Knights, and the evil power to control the people.

 'Evil power'? No, the stone is 'holy'! We want to guide people by God's miracle! Never "evil power"!

 You know the Cardinal joined Lucavi, right? If that's not 'evil power', I don't know what is!

 What do you mean? You killed the Cardinal and took the stone from him!
	But he died because he was secretly collecting the Holy Stones for us.

[Izlude attacks, but soon he understands: Ramza fights better.]

 Damn! I refuse to acknowledge his power!! I can't die... I must bring the stone back!
	Ramza, the next time I see you, will be your last! Remember! 

[Izlude & his men disappears.]

 Wait! Izlude!!

	BONUS MONEY:
	13,900 Gil

	WAR TROPHIES:
	Defense Armlet







32.3. Underground Book Storage First Floor - Poor 'old friend'


[5 women: 2 archers, 2 knights & wizard are looking at Izlude.
He holds Alma's hand. She tries to free her hand, but can't.]

 No! Let go!

[Wiegraf walks here through the door in the middle of the wall, which divides the room in two.]

 Izlude, leave this to me! You gotta get out of here with that girl!

[Izlude pulls Alma to the exit.]

 You, come on this way!

 Help me! Brother Ramza!

[Izlude pulls Alma out. Wiegraf turns toward the other side of
the room, where a door to the 2nd underground floor is located.]

 Here's Ramza! It would be a fatal mistake to underestimate them! Don't let your guard down!!

	Conditions for Winning:
	Defeat Wiegraf!

	Map



	Wiegraf, White Knight Lv.27
		
	Diamond Sword		
	Crystal Helmet		
	Platina Armor		
	Elf Mantle		




 ...Miluda, finally I can avenge your death!

[Wiegraf rushes toward Ramza.]

 Wiegraf!! You're still alive!!

 Been a long time, Ramza. Glad to see you again!!

[Wiegraf 'greets' Ramza with sword. Ramza parries and they're talking while fighting.]

 You've become a dog for the church and have forsaken your ideals!

 You don't understand how hard it is to fulfill your ideal. Even if your ideal is great, it's just a dream
	if you can't fulfill it! So how can you fulfill it? You need power! That's the politics of the world!
	I can see it clearly now! You can't fulfill your dreams without power! You say I'm a dirty dog of the church!
	Go ahead!! I don't care! You can despise me, but I'll be laughing at the end. You'll all submit to me!

 I pity you, Wiegraf. Even if you couldn't fulfill your dream, your people wouldn't have forgotten you.
	Your ideals and actions inspired your people and even stirred up the old Nobles customs! Your actions
	have meaning only if they hold true to your ideals. Miluda and your old comrades would be disappointed
	with your current choice of actions. If you need someone else to fulfill your dreams, it loses its value.
	Wouldn't you agree?

 You say you are different? You say you depend on no one? You'll never know the feeling of the 'Meager'!
	You may think you know it, but you've never lived it! You'd never know! 'Reality' is far harsher than
	you can possibly imagine. Why do you blame me? You have no right to blame me!

[Wiegraf fought like berserk and Ramza was forced to injure him badly.]

 Ouh....... No, I won't lose...! I'm... a member... of Zodiac Braves...
	with 'Aries'... I... can't... lose... like this!

[Wiegraf disappears.]

 Where are you! Wiegraf!!


	BONUS MONEY:
	32,800 - 33,000 Gil

	WAR TROPHIES:
	2500 Gil







32.4. Outside of Orbonne Monastery - Rebirth of Velius


[Izlude is sitting on the Chocobo. Alma is lying behind him.
Wiegraf is lying prone near them. A trace of blood is behind him.
Wiegraf grasps the ground and crawls few foots forward.]

 Are you OK? Wiegraf!!

 Don't worry... about me... Just... go!

[Ramza rushes out of the Monastery.]

 Alma!!

 Go.... Izlude....

 Sorry, Wiegraf!!

[Ramza rushes toward Izlude & Alma, but Chocobo fastly carries them away. Ramza stops.]

 Wait! Izlude!!

 Goho!

[Wiegraf tries to stand up, but can only raise his head.]

 Damn.... I can't die here. I can't face my dead allies without avenging Miluda... No.... I don't want to die...

[Blue stone falls out from Wiegraf's clothes. Ramza with surprise looks as
it flies up. The stone shines with brightest blue light and a voice sounds.]
	Holder of the Holy Stone... Promise me....

 What....? The stone.... spoke...?

	Holder of the Holy Stone... Promise me.... Your spirit will unite with my flesh to live forever.

[Wiegraf raises his head and looks at the stone.]

 Is this the stone's secret?

	Your despair and resentment called me... now promise...

[Ramza stretches his hands toward Wiegraf.]

 No! Wiegraf!! Don't open that!

[Too late--Wiegraf speaks at the same time.]

 Help..... me......

[The stone shines and speaks while flying down toward Wiegraf.] 
	I am Velius...

[The stone stops on Wiegraf's back. It speaks and shines
with such strength that Ramza covers his eyes with hands.] 
	the devil.

[Blue 'souls' flies into Wiegraf while he is fusing with the stone.] 
	Your wish is granted.

[The light consumes Wiegraf. 'Souls' flies away. The light fades.
Huge horned monster appears instead of Wiegraf in front of Ramza.]

 This is the stone's power!

[Ramza grasps his sword.]

 Wiegraf......!

[Wiegraf-Velius turns toward Ramza.]

 Ramza, its power is magnificent! No, not just the power.
	Centuries of knowledge ingrained into my brain.

[Ramza bares his sword.]

 Hya, ha... easy... save some for later....!

[Ramza & Velius are looking at each other under heavy rain.
The lightning colors a night scenery in ominous color.]

 Hya, ha... superb... Superb power.......!

[Velius disappears. Ramza hides his sword. Simon limps out of the Monastery.
Ramza runs up to him and supports him before he falls down.]

 Simon! Can you hear me...?

 H, here...

[Simon hands an old book to Ramza.]

 What is this book?

 Germonik, a disciple of St. Ajora wrote it... It had been missing... till I found it
	in the underground library.... It explains in detail about the Zodiac Brave Story...

 Please don't try to talk!

 That's all right..... I'm a sinner... I knew of the church's wrongdoing...
	but said nothing... You can bring them to justice with this book!
	You can bring Alma back with this book...

 Simon!!

[Simon closes his eyes.]

 Whew, now I can finally rest. Take care of the rest...
	Ramza..... You're just like Balbanes ...when he was young.

[Simon's body hangs on Ramza's arms.]

 Simon!!



	Brave Story #23