Twisted Wonderland: Glorious Masquerade - Let the Bell of Solace Ring

Chapter 4-18: Leave Everything to Me

Malleus explains about the situation with the Gargoyle. About the program, Rollo's trap and the flowers, and on how they've come to ring the bell to stop the chaos.

After hearing the story, the gargoyle is shocked, "Boy, if that ain't a thing and a half. I mean, I knew there were fire lotuses swarmin' all over Fleur City. Us gargoyles were sleepin' near the bell when suddenly a buncha red flowers popped up and attacked. I was the only one to get away, so I came here to hide. But, man... You're tellin' me ROLLO'S behind it all?

"Ah, now I see. The gargoyles possess magic as our talking portraits do, so of course the flowers would go after them," Azul says.

"I didn't even know gargoyles slept," Idia replies.

"He dares to endanger priceless gargoyles capable of reasoning with us? Yet another strike against Rollo Flamme..." Mlleus says, and another reason for his anger grows once more.

"Man, oh man, Rollo..." The gargoyle says, "Why'd ya have to go and pull such a boneheaded stunt...?"

"You're familiar with Flamme?" Malleus asks.

"Sure am. I've seen a lotta student council presidents in my day, and he's as diligent as they come. Rain, wind, snow, you name it... No matter the weather, he climbs this tall tower and polishes the Bell of Solace to a shine. And that ain't all. When we got wet and started growin' moss, he scrubbed it off for us," The gargoyle says.

"Really? Rollo does that on his own?" Briar asks.

Then Malleus says, "Now I envy him."

"The Rollo I know cared a lot for this tower and the Bell of Solace both. And I don't think he was fakin' it. Which is why I just don't get it..." The gargoyle says.

The group remains silent.

"Sadly, we actually know the reason why he did it, which is why we need to get him to stop this," Briar says.

And Malleus says, "Regardless of his reasons, his actions are inexcusable. We are here to ring the Bell of Solace, eradicate the firelotuses, and put a stop to Flamme's plans," Then asks the Gargoyle, "Gargoyle, you mentioned you fled here from the top floor? Then I trust there's some kind of passage around that goes there. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell us how to reach the Bell of Solace from here."

After a moment of silence, the Gargoyle says, "...Yeah, okay. I'll let you guys in on a big secret."

"Oh, do tell," Malleus says.

The gargoyle explains, "Word is that long ago, the Righteous Judge and the Bell Ringer studied together in this very tower. There's a secret passage that was only known to those guys and the gargoyles, and we've passed down its location over the years. Here, I'll show you where it is!"

"Are you sure you wish to part with such a storied and valuable secret unconditionally?" Azul asks.

"Hey, I don't mind. The Righteous Judge and the Bell Ringer woulda done the same thing in a heartbeat," The gargoyle says, "'Sides, you guys stoppin' Rollo is probably the best thing for him right now. Now c'mon, this way—hm?"

Soon, the gargoyle notices the fire lotuses blooming and growing into the floor of the room as well.

The Gargoyle cries out, "WOWZA! That's a lotta firelotuses!"

"They got through the barricade!" Idia says.

"If they suck up my magic, I'll just be a regular ol' stationary gargoyle! Help me out here, would ya?!" The gargoyle calls out.

"But of course, gargoyle. Leave everything to me," Malleus says and begins to charge up his magic, "There will be naught but specks of dust when I'm done with these flowers."

Azul grbs Malleus, "Seriously, DON'T DO THAT!"

Idia does the same, "Oh no, Malleus is fanboying too close to the sun! He could pop off at any moment!"

"Let's get rid of these firelotuses quickly- and more to the point, with minimal collateral damage-before he blows up the whole bell tower!" Azul says.

Briar says, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

And with that, Briar begins to take care of the flowers.