CHAPTER IV: RESCUE OF CID

[The scene is in what appears to be a storeroom in Bethla Garrison.]

OLAN: Father!!

[Olan rushes into the room, Ramza and Balmafula following behind him. Orlandu stands in the midst of stacked crates, presumably having been left here as a prisoner.]

OLAN: Father! You're safe!!

[He approaches Orlandu as Balmafula and Ramza kneel.]

ORLANDU: Yes, I'm fine.

[Orlandu looks to Ramza.]

ORLANDU: You must be Ramza. You've grown. I recognized you.

RAMZA: You know me?

[Orlandu steps towards him.]

ORLANDU: Of course. It's no wonder you don't remember me. You were only 3 or 4 years old when I last saw you. You were almost hurt, trying to hold my sword. Your father scolded you and you cried... Ha, ha, ha. Thank you for coming. Both of you can relax now.

[Ramza and Balmafula stand.]

OLAN: There were minimal losses from both sides. Thanks to Ramza, we were able to avoid all-out war.

ORLANDU: Is that so? Balbanes sure has a fine son. Let me thank you on behalf of everyone, Ramza.

RAMZA: No need for thanks. I only did what was natural.

ORLANDU: You've inherited Balbanes' soul. He should be pleased...

BALMAFULA: With your permission... Goltana's planning to kill you tomorrow. Please escape.

OLAN: Father, what she says is true. For now, let's...

ORLANDU: I know...I can't stay here while Goltana's like that. Olan, my son... this battle will end soon. I'll go with him. I must stop the High Priest, no matter what...

OLAN: Father, I'll go with you!!

ORLANDU: No. You must return to Zeltennia and protect Ovelia. Ovelia is the rightful heir to the throne of the kingdom. It is your duty to protect her. Do you understand?

OLAN:...Yes.

[Orlandu turns to Ramza.]

ORLANDU: Alright, Ramza?

RAMZA: Of course.

ORLANDU: Then, let's go before someone sees us.