【Beginning】
As their journey progressed, Wawel requested to leave his companions and explore the realm by himself because he wanted to better learn about it. Pilatus had been close to Cooper, so he was never interested in parting. And Piasa also chose to stay by Cooper, but it was not merely because of their relationship; rather, it was his recognition of Cooper’s ideas that prompted his eagerness to stay, and continue learning from her.
Some time later, they were assaulted by the other guardian created by the Elder Gods — Fafnir. Fafnir had initially wanted Cooper to eradicate Humans with her, but Cooper had rejected her. Therefore, Fafnir now attempted to compel Cooper’s surrender of the Elder Gods’ gemstones. However, she failed to notice that the two dragons by Cooper’s side were actually the creations of two of the gemstones.
To protect Cooper, Pilatus and Piasa had wanted to fight, but were stopped by Cooper herself. She realized that if they fought wielding Elder Gods’ power, the forces involved would likely destroy the realm…Left without a choice, Cooper could only murmur a spell and seal the dragons back into the gemstones. They then scattered and launched themselves to different places upon the completion of the spell. As the vessel of Elder Gods’ fiery power, Piasa was attracted by intense fire elements and descended upon a land of extreme drought.
Later, a group of merchants happened upon Piasa while he was in gemstone form, and thus, they sold it to an auction house. Because the gemstone was crimson like blood but extraordinarily translucent, it received an extremely high bid in its first auction. The first owner of Piasa was a tycoon, but he soon went broke because of unforeseen loss in an investment, so he resold Piasa.
Over the coming years, Piasa was circulated among tycoons, each of them losing all their fortunes because of impetuous mistakes. Piasa was then named “the ruby of misfortune”, and none dared bid for it ever again. Everyone was afraid to lose all they had because of the gemstone and hence, no one called for a bid in the auction this time...
【Before Battles】
Although Piasa didn’t mind to be called “the ruby of misfortune”, he did concern whether he could continue his adventure in the realm of Humans. That was also why he began to be worried; if no one buys him, does it mean that his journey has come to an end?
【Enemy Dialog】
Just as Piasa thought none would buy him, a demure voice suddenly rang out:
- Lady: Ten Thousand Coins!
【End】
Enjoying an uncontested bid, the lady bought the gemstone with ease. She handed it to a little girl and asked her to keep it, saying that it might save her someday. On their way home, the little girl fell asleep in the car. The lady took the gemstone without waking her, and lightly stroked it while murmuring:
- Lady: Though I do not know what you are, but if anything happens, can you please take care of my daughter for me?
- Lady: My instincts are telling me that something is going to happen soon. But by then, I will not be able to handle it.
Piasa could not understand her words, let alone answer to her request. Later, he was kept in Wonderland, and was left forgotten. It was not until he heard the song of Cooper did his seal that had endured for decades break...