Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

===Mintos, first visit===

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Hank Hoffman Jr.: Hey! I think I know this place.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Why, I surely do know it!

Hank Hoffman Jr.: This here is Mintos! As in Mintos, home of the infamous Conrad Ilton. Folks call him the God of Trade, y'know.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: ...

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Gee, um...this may come a bit sudden for y'all, but...

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Y'know I've had a hog-killin' time travellin' around with you fine people, an' for that I'll always be mighty thankful.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: But it's my dream to follow in my daddy, Hank Hoffman Senior's footsteps and open up a fine inn of my own.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Mintos is home to the God of Trade, Conrad Ilton. He's ace-high, an' that's for sure.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: It'd be fine as cream gravy if I could learn a thing or two from him...

Hank Hoffman Jr.: I know it's a mite selfish of me an' all, but I gotta ask you anyway, Hero.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Would it be okay with you if we parted ways? It'd mean the world to me to stay on here.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Why, thank you!

Hank Hoffman Jr.: I'll never forget you folks, y'hear? And I'll never forget how important it is to have faith in your fellow man, neither.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: You take care now, Mary Lou. I'll be prayin' for y'all to have a safe trip.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Sakes alive! Did you not hear what I been sayin'!? Come on, now... Please!

(*): Awright? Welcome to Mintos!

(*): No doubt you're 'ere to see the famous Conrad 'Ilton, eh?

(*): People come from all over the world to 'ear 'im lecture. He's the 'ero of traders ev'rywhere.

(*): That foreign priest stayin' at the inn is in a right old state.

(*): Wot 'e needs is some feverfew root. Blimey, if you could get some o' that an' sell 'it, you'd make a fortune!

(*): If you're lookin' for a room, you've come to the right place!

(*): The best room in town is vacant tonight, an' it's got your name on it!

(*): Meow.

(*): Conrad 'Ilton used to be an adventurer back in 'is day.

(*): He collected all sorts o' treasures, an' then made a fortune by sellin' 'em off. He's the best businessman in the world, I reckon.

(*): Ah-phew...

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Howdy there, Hero!

Hank Hoffman Jr.: I've already been learnin' heaps of stuff from ol' Conrad Ilton over there. He's dreadful clever.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: He says business ain't just about money, it's about puttin' a smile on folk's faces, too. Now ain't that nice?

Conrad 'Ilton: Y'wot? You wanna ask if I'm the geezer who knows a lot about the ocean?

Conrad 'Ilton: You muppet! I don't only know about the ocean. I know ev'ryfin there is to know about ev'ryfin!

Conrad 'Ilton: I ain't got time for lightweights. Do yer homework properly next time before you start askin' questions.

Conrad 'Ilton: Nice answer. Yep, I don't only know about the ocean. I know ev'ryfin there is to know about ev'ryfin!

Conrad 'Ilton: The name's Conrad 'Ilton. That's 'Ilton wiv an haitch. I'd say you've got promise, (son/girl).

Conrad 'Ilton: So... Reckon you're game? Wanna 'ave a bash at my little test?

Conrad 'Ilton: Nice! Here's the question... Wot's the single most important thing when it comes to business?

Hero: ...?

Conrad 'Ilton: I couldn't 'ave said it better meself. You're right! Silence is golden, as they say.

Hero: ???

Conrad 'Ilton: Tell you wot, I'll give you me old treasure map for doin' so well.

Conrad 'Ilton: I come across it when I was a nipper, but I never did figure out where the treasure was.

Conrad 'Ilton: It's yours!

(Character) obtains the treasure map!

Conrad 'Ilton: Maybe you'll be able to find the treasure, eh? You should give it a go.

Conrad 'Ilton: Fair enough. But I ain't interested in lightweights, so don't waste no more of my time.

Conrad 'Ilton: I come across that treasure map when I was a nipper, but I never did figure out where the treasure was.

Conrad 'Ilton: I reckon you've got a good chance of findin' it, though. Give it a go, Hero!

(*): Old Ilton is a real enterpreter- I mean, entropronerd... Er, he certainly knows a thing or two when it comes to business, anyway.

(*): He reckons you gotta sell ideas to people, not just stuff. It's a tricky old game.

(*): My father's a trader, don't you know. That's why I'm here, trying to learn a bit about business.

(*): It's hard to imagine what the man next to me is gaining from all this, mind you. No doubt Mr. Ilton would call him a lightweight! Tee hee hee!

(*): Meeeow.

(*): People call him the God of Trade, so I had to come and see what was so special. But he's just a wrinkly old man!

(*): Conrad Ilton's his name. He's giving a lecture on that platform over there.

(*): Mintos may be a big place now, but it was nothing before Conrad Ilton came along.

(*): He's the one who built that lovely inn of ours, and once he did, it wasn't long before travellers started flocking here.

(*): The place transformed into a prosperous town almost overnight. And it's all thanks to Mr. Ilton.

(*): Woof!

(*): When I was a bit younger, I was really ill just like that bloke at the inn.

(*): But then some woman from Parthenia come along an' give me some feverfew root. I was right as rain in no time.

(*): We're bloomin' good, eh? We're 'elpin' out wiv the 'ousework, see.

(*): I 'ad a bash at old 'Ilton's test, y'know.

(*): I still ain't figured out the answer, though. I really wanted that treasure map, an' all.

(*): Whew! I am well an' truly dragged out, yes sirree! That ol' man Ilton sure has a tough ol' way o' dealing with folk.

(*): Maybe I've done gone an' made a mistake comin' to be his apprentice an' all.

(*): On the south-eastern side of the Siroc continent lies the tiny Empire of Parthenia, renowned for its miraculous medicinal crops.

(*): When I mentioned it to the princess who was staying at the inn, she dashed off without another word!

Borya: As you are seeing, my travelling fellow is very sickened.

Borya: Our mistress, the royal Tsarevna Alena, is gone alone to locate medicines. I am concerning for her safety also.

Borya: I know it is eccentric to request favour from strange person, but I am seeing you have kind heart.

Borya: Will you locate Tsarevna for me, and give to her some assistance?

Borya: Yoy! Thank you so very much! I am dubbed Borya. I will also accompany with you.

Borya joins the party!

Borya: Very well. I am going a little advanced to request from innkeeper nursing of Kiryl.

Borya: I am waiting afterwards that you come out to wagon. See you momentarily!

Borya: Nyet? This I expected.

Kiryl: Uuurgh...

Kiryl: Uuurgh...

(*): Ah... Ah... Aaaaah...

(*): Ah-chew! It's a bit chilly of a night, eh? Still, welcome to Mintos an' all that.

(*): Huh? Looks like I must've been asleep. That old man's lecturin' is enough to start anyone off countin' sheep.

(*): Well, ain't no use in fightin' it, I s'pose. Kip time! Night, night.

(*): Truth is, ever since the first time I saw you...

(*): Please, my child, say no more. I am promised to the Goddess.

Conrad 'Ilton: I opened up me inn thinkin' I could pick travellers' brains about where that treasure on me map might be.

Conrad 'Ilton: But I reckon I'm prob'ly rich enough now, eh? I ain't got time to bother wiv treasure no more.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: Sounds like the start of old man Ilton's success was buildin' an inn right here.

Hank Hoffman Jr.: That sure gets me thinkin'...

(*): Zzz...

(*): Ah-phew...

(*): My hometown lies far to the south of the Siroc continent, don't you know. We have a small but rather grand castle, even if I do say so myself.

(*): It's been some time since I was last there. I do hope they've managed to cultivate some feverfew by now.

(*): There was a tough bloke 'ere a while back called Ragnar or the like.

(*): Bit like you 'e was, travellin' 'ere from a long way away.

(*): Ah-phew...

(*): I'm beat! It's mighty fine to be able to cool off my heels at long last. Drummin' up business ain't as easy as it looks.

(*): That new apprentice, Hank Hoffman Junior, sure works real hard.

(*): He goes pickin' Ilton's brains even after he's done a hard day's work.

(*): Hic! Hic! Hic!

(*): I've been done smilin' all day long an' now my body's really kickin' up a row.

(*): The most important rule o' business is keepin' a smile on your face by hook or by crook. But it sure ain't easy.

(*): I've been thinkin' to meself about becomin' one of 'Ilton's apprentices, like.

(*): I dunno, though. It looks like bleedin' 'ard work. Maybe I ain't cut out for it.

(*): Ah-phew...

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