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Presenting...
His Royal Highness, King Jorj Blade.
Tiffani?
Mother? Father?
Your Majesty, do you remember me?
I know you're a thief. Is that not enough?
Now I am. But it was not always this way. The Lees were wealthy merchants. We supported you during the Pirate Wars.
But when my parents were raided and killed, my sister and I petitioned the crown for some kind of recompense.
What was your response? 'It's gone now. What do you want me to do?'
Well, we did the only thing left for two orphans to do. You created Snake Eyes.
Father, is this true?
The kingdom had been drained of money because of the war. I had nothing to give. But I don't recall ever being so heartless.
So you say. But isn't it fitting that you'll pay for your mistakes, here in the one place that was supposed to be your sanctuary?

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Too much light.
What happened? Where am I?
Who are you?
I'm Simon. But who are you?
I am Sage. But you don't know yourself.
Of course I do. I'm the Light Thief. Part of Snake Eyes.
You are not a name or a title. When you take in too much light, you'll find me. If this doesn't kill you, seek me out again and tell me who you are.
What do you mean? You're disappearing!

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Your Majesty.
Thief.
I hope you didn't tell anyone.
Only my wife here. I trust that will work.
Fine by me. Come on.
What do you want with us?
I... don't know. But be careful... My boss... Anyway, let's go.
What's going on tonight?
Give me some love, my queen. Heh heh.
Ignore them.

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As I was saying, your majesty, about reducing crime...
Of course, Heath. Tiffani was concerned about the same thing. It's a shame she didn't join us tonight.
Excuse me, Your Majesty, but I was told to deliver this to you.
Thank you.
King Jorj
Your daughter has foolishly attempted to trap us, Snake Eyes, by opening the King's Vault. It didn't work and now she is in our custody. If you ever want to see her again, you'll come to the vault ALONE. Any hint of trickery will result in her swift death. Do not tell anyone. It is time to face the consequences of your reckless past.
-Ceno Lee
What happened? Why do you look like that?
It's nothing. Don't worry.
Jorj Blade, hand over that note!
(sigh...)
No. This cannot be... They're lying... Not Tiffani.
I wish it were a lie. But I doubt it. Tiffani mentioned Snake Eyes and the King's Vault yesterday. She must have formulated a plan to prove herself after what happened.
So it's your fault! Look what you've done!
I know. That's why I have to save her.
Saver her? You? You can't! Get one of the Knights. Mari, Storm, or Mars?
The only one I trust to save her without endangering her would be Mars, and he's out in the city. You read the note. I have to go alone.
But Jorj, you can't...
I won't be completely helpless. The King's Vault has magic to protect me. Magic I can access.
Magic? How can you consider that? It's blasphemy!
It's out daughter! I will save her, even if I lose my soul.
Then at least take me with you.
I can't take you. It will be dangerous.
No matter what happens, I need to see Tiffani again. After losing Alayna, I couldn't bear it if yesterday was the last time.
Oh Marta... Let's hurry and save her.

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(How did you know who I am?)
(I uh...overheard it...from the princess.)
(No, you are the princess.)
This is a trap!
Of course it is. Only someone from the royal family can use the key to open the vault.
Wait, you knew? Why go along? You put us in danger!
Because this is our chance to outsmart them.
Outsmart us? You're trapped! Soldiers will be coming.
Let them. We have hostages.
Earl Hart! Flee while you can!
Sorry, Tiffani. I can't risk it.
Simon, leave the princess with me and get that treasure.

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Around here somewhere.
There! Found it!
By Idnaz, it's real.
Course it is, Simon.
That voice...
So close... Finally.
I can't wait to be rich!
Rich enough for you to retire, hopefully.
Could she be...?
This had better work...
Click
Erkkk

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Good job. Before going in, I wanted to ask you if you know what we have here.
I am aware.
And how do you intend to use this opportunity to your advantage?
What do you want out of this?
I just believe our intentions align, Ceno.
Tenci, stay here with the guards.
Do I have to?
(Read this.)
Is this real?
You know what to do.
After you.
Wow, pretty girl!
Don't let them get to you.
Hey, Amon! how long has it been? 5 years? You look horrible.
Get me out, Drake. Please!
Sorry, not today.

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Hello, can we help?
Don't kill them!
Relax. We'll tie them up and knock them out...
Thanks to Reaper, our little gremlin friend.

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Who are you?
I'm Rose, a servant in the castle. Earl Hart had me steal the key for you.
Let's get going, before anyone sees us.
What's with her mask?
Coming from you, that's ironic, Drake.
Shh! I thought you were professionals.
The only professional thieves are your employers, servant girl.
Here's the dungeon. To open the door, we need to place a key crystal in the correct slot. Any other will sound an alarm.
Glad I could catch up to you.
Stand back, Light Thief.
Now if someone big and strong could come move this thing...
Wake up, Larry! Someone's entering. Get your helmet on.

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What does he want now?
I wanted to thank you for taking me seriously. We're going to be rich. Take this as a present.
...Thanks.
Get in!
Ready to find some magical artifacts? Maybe your ancestors will finally be proud of you.
Stop! Just because I'm black doesn't make me a mage.
I love getting under your skin.
Simon!
...Sorry.
Hey boss, what are we gonna do with the treasure. I bet there's a magic hammer you could use to break down walls. That would be amazing. Think of how much we could steal.
Brother, did you have to bring along Drake?
At least he listens to me, unlike my dear sister Raven.
You know it, boss.
(I don't like this. For all we know, Ceno agreed to do this just to get you in trouble. It doesn't feel like a real job.)
(You think?)
Is everything all right in there? Why don't you have any light?
Look what you've done now, Simon.
There's no problem. I just believe in true Pallanism, not what the king has subscribed to.
(Oh...he's one of those guys...) You're free to go ahead.