- About Blastia and Hermes (5)
Miska
From the look on your face, I'd guess that
you've brought back all five books.
you've brought back all five books.
Rita
Yep, every single one!
Miska
All right! Then without further ado, shall
we get started with the written test?
we get started with the written test?
Miska
You may refer to the books that
you brought to answer all of
the questions that follow.
you brought to answer all of
the questions that follow.
Karol
How hard can it be to ace a
test where you can look up
all the answers in books?
test where you can look up
all the answers in books?
Yuri
Then maybe you should take it
too, Karol. Who knows -- you
might surprise yourself and pass.
too, Karol. Who knows -- you
might surprise yourself and pass.
Miska
You there!
Karol
Ah, ah, I'm sorry...
Miska
Did I hear you say you'd like to take the test?
The Miska Doctoral Degree is pretty tough.
You should sit for the Nam Certificate!
The Miska Doctoral Degree is pretty tough.
You should sit for the Nam Certificate!
Karol
Th-the Nam Certificate?
Miska
Yes. It's a test for kids around
age ten. It's one of our most
popular attractions!
age ten. It's one of our most
popular attractions!
Raven
Oho, aren't ya scared ya might
fail? A test like this could be
tough for a kid like you.
fail? A test like this could be
tough for a kid like you.
Karol
Don't insult me! I'm already twelve years
old! That's a full two years above the age
level for the test. It should be a cinch!
old! That's a full two years above the age
level for the test. It should be a cinch!
Miska
If that's what you've decided, then both
of you, get ready to take the test.
of you, get ready to take the test.
Rita
Hey, don't distract me
or anything, okay? This
isn't a game, you know!
or anything, okay? This
isn't a game, you know!
Karol
Yeah, I understand.
It's not just your pride
that's on the line here!
It's not just your pride
that's on the line here!
Miska
All right, let's go.
Let the test begin!
Let the test begin!
Nam Certificate: Question #1
What type of animal does His Imperial
Majesty Emperor Peony the Ninth of
the Malkuth Empire keep as pets?
Majesty Emperor Peony the Ninth of
the Malkuth Empire keep as pets?
Select
1. Cheagle
2. Katz
3. Rappig
4. Turtlez
2. Katz
3. Rappig
4. Turtlez
Karol
Ack, that was wrong?
Nam Certificate: Question #24
Recite Dwarven Vow #7!
Select
1. Justice and love will always win.
2. It's better to be deceived than to deceive.
3. Let's all work together for a peaceful world.
4. Lying is the first step down the path of thievery.
2. It's better to be deceived than to deceive.
3. Let's all work together for a peaceful world.
4. Lying is the first step down the path of thievery.
Karol
Oh, so it was the
other one...
other one...
Nam Certificate: Question #52
What is Sophie's favorite food?
Select
1. Mabo Curry
2. Banana Pie
3. Sea Bream Porridge
4. Crablettes
2. Banana Pie
3. Sea Bream Porridge
4. Crablettes
Karol
Agh, I don't know the answer...
Nam Certificate: Question #81
What does Meredy call her little partner?
Select
1. Mieu
2. Tenebrae
3. Quickie
4. Noishe
2. Tenebrae
3. Quickie
4. Noishe
Karol
M-maybe this is tougher
than I thought...?
than I thought...?
Nam Certificate: Question #100
According to the English 2006 release of
Tales of Phantasia, the final battle long
ago in the ancient past is known as...
Tales of Phantasia, the final battle long
ago in the ancient past is known as...
Select
1. Kangaroo
2. Fimbulvetr
3. Ragnarok
4. Koala
2. Fimbulvetr
3. Ragnarok
4. Koala
Karol
Aghhh!
This is so hard...
This is so hard...
Miska
That's the end! Good
work. Now, I'll total
up your points.
work. Now, I'll total
up your points.
Estelle
Rita, how did it go?
Do you think you passed?
Do you think you passed?
Rita
Mmm...it was pretty tough, even for me.
Rita
...But I think I probably did all right.
Yuri
That sounds like the Rita I know.
Raven
What about you, kid?
How'd ya do?
How'd ya do?
Karol
I think I probably passed.
I've got a good feeling about it.
I've got a good feeling about it.
Judith
It sounds like you're pretty confident.
Karol
Heh heh, I guess.
Miska
Sorry to keep you waiting! I would like
to present the results of your tests!
to present the results of your tests!
Miska
First, Miss Rita Mordio.
Out of a possible 800
points, you received...
Out of a possible 800
points, you received...
Miska
800 points!
You passed with
a perfect score!
You passed with
a perfect score!
Estelle
Wow, Rita! You're amazing!
Raven
When it comes down ta it,
ya can get things done, kid.
ya can get things done, kid.
Rita
I'm actually quite relieved...
Only one other person has
ever passed this test before.
Only one other person has
ever passed this test before.
Judith
So then, that makes you the second
person in the world to pass it, Rita!
person in the world to pass it, Rita!
Karol
You guys!
Karol
I still haven't gotten my results yet!
Miska
Next, we have Karol Capel.
Out of a possible 100
points, you received...
Out of a possible 100
points, you received...
Miska
82 points!
You just barely passed!
You just barely passed!
Karol
I did it! I did it!!
Yeesssss! I passed,
I passed!
Yeesssss! I passed,
I passed!
Karol
Eh? Why isn't everyone
else celebrating?
else celebrating?
Raven
Well...they're questions written fer
a ten-year-old. A twelve-year-old
passin' them just isn't too impressive.
a ten-year-old. A twelve-year-old
passin' them just isn't too impressive.
Rita
It would've been pretty
shameful if you'd failed.
shameful if you'd failed.
Karol
C-come on...
Miska
Now, to bestow the honored titles
onto the successful test-takers!
onto the successful test-takers!
Yuri
Just look at her...
What the...
What the...
Miska
Only those who has earned the
honored Miska Doctoral Degree
gets to put on this special costume.
honored Miska Doctoral Degree
gets to put on this special costume.
Yuri
But, of course...
Estelle
What's the matter?
Aren't you happy, Rita?
Aren't you happy, Rita?
Rita
Uh...y-yes, of course.
I'm happy...
I'm happy...
Raven
You're cryin'! Overwhelmed by
emotion! Reduced ta tears!
Salty, salty tears of joy!
emotion! Reduced ta tears!
Salty, salty tears of joy!
Rita
S-stop saying such ridiculous things! There
was just something in my eye, that's all!
was just something in my eye, that's all!
Judith
Heh heh. Suuure, Rita.
Miska
Now then, next off,
we have a title for
Karol, as well.
we have a title for
Karol, as well.
Karol
F-for me?
Really?!
Really?!
Information
Karol obtained the title,
“Little Shrimp Professor”.
“Little Shrimp Professor”.
Karol
L-little Shrimp?! I thought I was
getting the Nam Certificate!
getting the Nam Certificate!
Miska
The Nam Certificate has various levels, and
you're at the lowest of those levels. If you
get a higher score, you'll go up in rank.
you're at the lowest of those levels. If you
get a higher score, you'll go up in rank.
Raven
Hoo boy! Little Shrimp Professor!
A fittin' title, if I do say so myself.
A fittin' title, if I do say so myself.
Rita
A good title...for a ten-year-old.
Karol
Oh no...oh no! Ack, I don't want
it! I can't have a title like that!
You can have it back!
it! I can't have a title like that!
You can have it back!
Information
Karol gracefully declined the
“Little Shrimp Professor” title.
“Little Shrimp Professor” title.
Miska
I think it's a perfectly good title...
Miska
Anyway, Miss Rita Mordio,
congratulations.
congratulations.
Rita
Ah, yeah, thanks.
Miska
Keep up your research so as
to not soil the honor that
you have earned today. ♥
to not soil the honor that
you have earned today. ♥
Rita
Leave it to me.
This genius mage has
yet begun to shine!
This genius mage has
yet begun to shine!
Raven
So, how'd it go?
Rita
Terrible... Thanks to this
little bozo, I couldn't
concentrate at all.
little bozo, I couldn't
concentrate at all.
Karol
Whaaaaat?! It's not my fault
if you didn't do well!
if you didn't do well!
Rita
What do you mean it's not your
fault? You were the one groaning
in despair the entire time!
fault? You were the one groaning
in despair the entire time!
Karol
Th-that was just me
thinking out loud...
thinking out loud...
Miska
Sorry to keep you waiting!
I have the results of your tests!
I have the results of your tests!
Miska
Miss Rita Mordio, out of a possible
800 points, you received...
800 points, you received...
Miska
715 points!
You just squeaked by!
You passed!!
You just squeaked by!
You passed!!
Yuri
Hey, not half bad.
Rita
Hmph. I would've done better
if not for that little squirt.
if not for that little squirt.
Raven
Nah, doin' that well even with all
that distraction...that's quite a feat.
Genius mage, indeed.
that distraction...that's quite a feat.
Genius mage, indeed.
Karol
What about me?
What about me?
What about me?
Miska
Ah, yes. Next we have Karol
Capel. Out of a possible 100
points, you received...
Capel. Out of a possible 100
points, you received...
Miska
66 points!
Unfortunately, you didn't
pass. Better luck next time.
Unfortunately, you didn't
pass. Better luck next time.
Karol
Oh no! It can't
be true!! This is
a joke, right?
be true!! This is
a joke, right?
Miska
No, no. Sorry, you just
didn't pass. You didn't
have enough points.
didn't pass. You didn't
have enough points.
Raven
*Whistles* A twelve-year-old failin'
a test with problems written fer a
ten-year-old! It's a new low!
a test with problems written fer a
ten-year-old! It's a new low!
Estelle
Well, you were just having an
off day today! Right, Karol?
off day today! Right, Karol?
Karol
I, I...
I don't...
I don't...
Yuri
Don't cry, Karol. We all flub
up every now and then.
up every now and then.
Miska
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Let this failure inspire you
to try harder in the future.
Let this failure inspire you
to try harder in the future.
Miska
So then, a glorious title for
the successful test-taker.
the successful test-taker.
Yuri
Just look at her...
What the...
What the...
Miska
Only those who has earned the
honored Miska Doctoral Degree
gets to put on this special costume.
honored Miska Doctoral Degree
gets to put on this special costume.
Yuri
But, of course...
Rita
I'm just so happy to
know that I was right
to believe in myself!
know that I was right
to believe in myself!
Judith
You wouldn't be the Rita we know without
that self-confidence of yours!
that self-confidence of yours!
Estelle
Congratulations, Rita!