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Waah, wh-who are you?
Oh, an adventurer who fell from the sky? Pff, ok then kiddo, just go back to home or your mom will start to get worried.

...So you really are an adventurer, huh? Either way, I thought I locked the door and activated the security system. Well, you are already here anyway. What do you want here?

...Getting out of this city? Pff. don't make me laugh. This was the worst joke I ever heard!

...What, you are actually serious? Well, unfortunately there's no- Wait. There is a way of getting out of here! But first, you need to do something for me.

See this stone at the left? It's something I named Freezestone. It's a really rare stone, found only in the most remote places in the world. And guess what? Our village is one of these places! What does the stone do, you ask? As the name implies, when exposed to certain conditions, it instantly cools everything around! All you have to do to activate it, is pressing down right in front of it.

So, go ahead, and test it! ...Uh, what is down? Don't ask me such questions, just do it!

WHAT, IT WORKED!? YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!

Uh? how to make the village warm again? Well... There's not such a thing like Heatstone here... But hey, it's been 10 years since last winter, so I bet people are liking it! We can start researching when people get bored again.

Oh right, you want to get out of here. There's a legend that talks about a shiny treasure hidden in this village, that when touched, sends you to a magical castle, with connection to various dimensions and other kinds of places through paintings. The name of the castle is "Peach's Castle".

What? Peach is the princess of your kingdom? Hahahaha! Who are you then, Mario? Pff.

Anyway, continuing. I think the villagers already told you about the fancy lady, right? She's the owner of the biggest house of the town, and also the most detailed one. No one has ever seen her face, or entered her house, as she never goes outside. It's locked everywhere. No windows, locked doors, and a blocked chimney. Yet to this day, people wonder how she looks like. Some say she's as fancy as her house, others say she makes her house fancy because she can't be fancy.

She loves shiny and golden stuff. In fact, I found this freezestone near her house, so I don't doubt she has a Heatstone as well. And if we think even further, it may be possible that she keeps the "Shiny Treasure" you need inside her house!

The problem is getting inside. I think you should search around her house really carefully. I also heard she has an extra security system inside her house, so you can use this star to get around inside.

Anyway, good luck. If you find the Heatstone, or any other kind of shiny rock, bring to me!

I was waiting for you. Welcome, Mario.

Don't worry about me knowing your name. More importantly so, you should know mine's. My name is Alpha, the water spirit. Or as some of the villagers may have said to you, the Fancy Lady, and the Golden Treasure. Yes, there's no Fancy Lady, nor Golden Treasure at all. I'm a Light Spirit.

For you to be able to pass by all the challenges I placed through my temple, you are not ordinary at all. May I ask what brought you here?

So you fell here, in this village, while wandering betwen galaxies searching for your princess. With no way to get out, and being unable to continue your quest, as this village is surrounded by the highest mountains, Talked to the villagers, asked them if there was a way out. Was laughed at, but the scientist said there was a Golden Treasure that could send you to a magical castle that has connection to all the dimensions and worlds, which happens to have the same name of your princess' castle, "Peach's Castle".

There's indeed a treasure that sends anyone to Peach's Castle, and that could get you back to your quest. And that treasure would be... My soul. That's right, I'm not only a Light Spirit, but also a Shrine Sprite.

I'd not give my soul to any kind of person. In fact, only those with a pure heart are worth touching it.

But you, are different from others. I can see your soul, and in fact, your biggest desire is saving your princess. You talked to the villagers searching for information, you fought enemies, and passed by various challenges in order to get out. In order to save your princess.

You are indeed worthy of having my soul. I have no reason to stay here anymore, if not for aiding the hero, I'd have no reason to continue living at all. I have been waiting centuries, milleniums, and then, my chance finally came.

Mario, may my soul be of help, and may the luck be at your side in your quest. You'll play an important role for the universe's saving, and I'd be glad only by helping you. Go. Save your princess, and the galaxies from the evil grasp of Bowser.

And thanks...

Level 3 has a Nwolf-approved twist: the story will be different for both levels. You get to choose your mission at the end of level 2, and that will impact level 3. The exact layout will be nearly identical, but one will have you fighting a different boss, and will have a different ending/different signs, and mildly differing obstacles. The levels will nearly be exactly the same, but this will help the big twist of the story: advanced path choosing. Enough of the characters choosing your fate, it's your turn.

If you can't click the signs at the end:

Level 3A: Blinding Light

Level 3B: Dimming Light

Also, as an easter egg, I am at least going to reference or pay homage to every single one of my decent levels in the LDC, whether obvious or not. See if you can find any, or don't because you're not into my self-glorifying side quests.

Treasure in the Atmosphere: Inspired a room's layout in the Temple
Alignments of Fate: Space Debris, anyone?
Such Great Heights: an explorer is the main character
Destinations: The LifeStar in Part 2/3
Roaming Celsius Luminary: The layout of Roa's lab
Dark: The level is in Dark's Canon, namely after the secret ending branch of the finale
Memory Lane: The multiple room layout of Level 2.
Sliverfall Cove: The alternate music for the temple is taken from level 1, because it is possibly the greatest video game song ever
The Escapists: Coldplay music at the beginning
Sympathy for the Devil: Fire and Water color schemes/mechanics