Queen Marie: 1-3 Fabled Treasure

< Previous

Queen Marie

Next >

Today, a merchant arrived at the Petit Trianon bearing a mysterious suitcase. I am uncertain what his appearance may bring...

Info

Style: Gifts: Mother's Bequest, Reminiscent Companions Unlocked: Louis XVI Event Logs: America, Bohmer, Livre Recommended: Mother's Bequest, Reminiscent Rewards: 3,000 Gold, 600 Experience, 3 Reader's Coupon, 1 Gift Materials, 1 Clothing Materials, Swan's Touch, Blueprint: Midnight Maiden

Dialogue Choices

Note: Changing choices when replaying will cost 5

And that money could feed so many civilians... Should I really buy this out of vanity?

• Refuse to Buy

• Move to "Bohmer's offer..."

• Buy the Necklace

• Obtain Ending: A Fixed Conclusion

Bohmer's offer is certainly very tempting. After thinking about it for a while...

• Don't Buy

• Unlock 1-4 Victorious Return

• Borrow Money to Buy

• Move to "After thinking about it..."

• Pay in installments

• Obtain ending "A Fixed Conclusion"

After thinking about it for a while, I decide I have two possible choices...

• Gabrielle

• Obtain Ending: A Magical Friendship

• Louis XVI

• Unlock Companion: Louis XVI,
  Obtain Ending: A Fixed Conclusion

Transcript

Expand for script.

• I wake up to the scent of flowers, and gentle sunbeams from the window. This is a lovely morning.
• You: Flowers? I usually don't have flowers in my room... Did the King send me a surprise present?

• You: Oh, my, white roses... They're gorgeous!

• Delicate white roses are piled up all around my bed. A wine-red envelope with a silver seal lies atop the roses. I am drawn towards it.
• I pick it up, and smell a scent I've never smelled before, yet it's oddly familiar... I softly call out a name...
• You: Fersen...

• Count Fersen, here from Sweden chasing a dream, but instead finding true love...
• Marie met him at a costume ball, and the chance meeting sparked a passionate romance...

• My princess, the war has finally ended, and I am on my way back to you. I miss your canary-like voice, your dimples, and your starry eyes... I miss everything about you. Do you miss me too? I have too many things to tell you, but I want to say them while looking into your beautiful eyes. I hope you can sense how much I long to fly to your side, but I can only use these white roses to represent the unchanging feelings I've had for you all these years.

Yours, Fersen

• You: This letter... It's too daring!

• I can sense Fersen's passionate love for Marie in his letter. My heart is racing.
• I read the letter again, trying to untangle my feelings from Marie's, but it only results in bringing up more memories...

• Fersen: You're worth all the love in the world. You're unique... No words can possibly describe your virtue.

• Fersen: No, don't cry... Your tears will shatter my heart.

• Fersen: I must take part in the war in America to prove my worth... to all of Sweden!

• Fersen: You know me best, and you're my greatest supporter. I want to make you proud, and become someone who can protect you...

• Fersen: I don't know how long it'll be before I can return to you. But whenever I think of you, I shall kiss the white rose charm you gave me.

• You: Lafayette has returned from the war, so Fersen can't be too far away...

• You: How should I... face him?

• Gabrielle: Marie, why is your face so red?

• Gabrielle: Oh, it's Fersen! He's such a hopeless romantic... I think you'll meet him at the banquet two days from now.

• You: Banquet?

• Gabrielle: The banquet welcoming our war heroes home! You've been looking for a grand accessory for the occasion, haven't you?

• Gabrielle: A jeweller named Bohmer is here to see you. He's brought a really special necklace!

• A one-of-a-kind necklace? I'm curious...
• I feel an urge to be the most attention-grabbing woman at the banquet.
• A desire that I wish to indulge wholeheartedly.
• You: Excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing it!

• Gabrielle: Let's take a look at it. Maybe you'll wear it to the banquet!

• You: Let's go!

• On my way to the living room, I glimpse myself in the mirror and realize how dishevelled I am, having just got out of bed.
• You: Oh... I almost forgot. I do need to freshen up first.

• Gabrielle suddenly stops me and hands me a gift box.
• Gabrielle: I've always wanted to give this to you...

• Gabrielle: Just take it as another accessory in your collection, maybe?

• You: Thank you, Gabrielle. I'll treasure it forever.

• Bohmer: Y-Your Majesty!

• Bohmer: I'm a jeweller, Your Majesty, and my name is Bohmer. I'm here to show you a treasure today!

• Bohmer: My partner and I have spent 2 years crafting this necklace from over 600 diamonds.

• Bohmer: We think it suits Your Majesty's beauty perfectly! We are here to present it to you...

• You: My goodness, what a stunning necklace!

• Gabrielle: Marie... I think you're the only person beautiful enough to wear it.

• Gabrielle: I heard that the previous King once commissioned a grand necklace for Madame du Barry.

• Gabrielle: If that story is true, this should be it!

• Bohmer: Y-yes! Madame is wise indeed to know of its origins.

• Gabrielle: I only heard of it... Too bad Madame du Barry was dismissed from court and never laid eyes upon the necklace.

• Gabrielle: But maybe this is God's will. Madame du Barry is no longer in favor, and has lost the right to wear it...

• Gabrielle: Marie, with your beauty and status, you are the only one who could wear such a necklace!

• Bohmer: Y-yes, that's true!

• Bohmer: There's no other like it. Please buy it, and allow it to compliment your beauty.

• Bohmer: We're only asking the low price of 1,600,000 livres...

• You: 1,600,000 livres?! How many years of palace expenses is that?!

• Bohmer: Your Majesty deserves jewelry that befits her station. This necklace is grand enough for royalty!

• Bohmer: This is a great purchase! Only Your Majesty deserves such a necklace!

• You: (Yes, only royalty would have the funds to buy this. But Louis XV can no longer afford this... Is that why Bohmer's here?)

• Bohmer: What do you think, Your Majesty?

• The gems' brilliance is captivating, and tempting my vanity...
• But I shouldn't spend years of palace expenses...
• And that money could feed so many civilians... Should I really buy this out of vanity?

Refuse to Buy

• You: (I already have a bad reputation. If I spend that much on this necklace, and it gets out, what will the people think of me?)

• (I'm not sure what the French Revolution was about, but I think it had something to do with the luxuries of the royal court.)
• You: (I have a chance to stop things from getting worse... I will not suffer the same fate as Marie!)

• Gabrielle: Marie... Don't you like this necklace?

• You: Anyone would like this necklace... Myself included!

• Bohmer: Then you should take this opportunity, Your Majesty

• You: I'd love to, but I can't afford it. Thank you, anyway.

• Bohmer: Oh, please reconsider, Your Majesty!

• Bohmer: If you're concerned about finances...

• Bohmer: For the sake of giving this necklace a home, may I present a solution... Your Majesty can pay in installments.

• Gabrielle: That sounds possible...

• Bohmer's offer is certainly very tempting. After thinking about it for a while...

Borrow Money to Buy

• I can't tear my eyes away from the necklace... The devil on my shoulder tells me to buy it.
• Bohmer: If your Majesty does not like this necklace, perhaps I will have to find a buyer who would appreciate it more.

• Before I can think any further, Bohmer closes the lid, and I hastily exclaim--
• You: Wait, I'll buy it!

• Bohmer: Your Majesty is wise! You will not regret this purchase! The necklace's rightful place is upon your person, where it will fulfill its purpose in the world!

• Gabrielle: I think so too! All eyes will be on you at the banquet... You will shine like a star!

• Bohmer: Yes, yes! Your Majesty, how many installments would you like?

• You: As royalty, it'd be too embarrassing to pay in installments.

• You: 1,600,000 livres is a large sum, but there should be a way to afford it.

• You: You may leave. I'll notify you a few days later when I'm ready to buy it.

• Bohmer: Then I shall take my leave, Your Majesty. My humble shop will always be ready whenever you wish to grace us with your presence.

• Gabrielle: What's your plan, Marie? 1,600,000 livres... Even selling all your jewelry won't get you enough to cover it...

• You: Hmm... Maybe I can borrow some money.

• Gabrielle: Oh... Who are you going to ask?

• After thinking about it for a while, I decide I have two possible choices...

Gabrielle

• You: Gabrielle, according to my calculations, I only need 1,000,000 livres. Can you lend it to me?

• Gabrielle: Marie, I'd love to help, but I only get 20,000 livres a year. I don't have that much money.

• I know I shouldn't yearn for such an ostentatious thing, but I really want it...
• I get a chill thinking someone else might buy it.
• Gabrielle: Don't look so sad, Marie... My heart aches when you're upset.

• You: It's okay... Actually, I don't really need to buy that necklace.

• You: I'm sorry, Gabrielle... I know your family's not doing well, and I shouldn't have made such an unreasonable request in the first place.

• You: Pretend I didn't say a thing. After a few days, I'll send someone to tell Bohmer I won't buy the necklace after all.

• Gabrielle: No, wait... Marie, I...

• Gabrielle looks into my eyes. Her usually gentle voice is now strong and resolute.
• Gabrielle: I will find a way to help you!

• You: Gabrielle!

• She hurries away, ignoring me. I've never seen her display such resolve before.
• The next day, a courier from Gabrielle arrives with 1,000,000 livres.
• But Gabrielle does not return.
• Panicked, I send men to search for her, but to no avail...
• She has vanished into thin air, never to be seen again.
• I do not spend the 1,000,000 livres, nor do I purchase the necklace...
• As the days pass, feelings of regret and guilt wrack my soul... I start to hallucinate...
• In my waking dreams, I am having afternoon tea with Gabrielle every day, and attending balls with her by my side...
• I shall never stop dreaming... Not until the day Gabrielle returns to me.

If someone is willing to walk through fire to fulfill your wishes, you must be careful about what you're asking for.

Ending [A Magical Friendship]

Louis XVI

• Louis XVI, my husband. He should be willing and able to help.
• You: His Majesty... He will lend me the money.

• Gabrielle: Oh, that's right... Yes, the King has always treated you well. I'm sure he will help you get whatever you desire.

• Gabrielle: And I'm sure he'll be stunned by your beauty when he sees you wear that necklace, Marie.

• Gabrielle: I'm looking forward to it...

• At this point, I'm so caught up in the excitement, I can no longer stop myself. The devil on my shoulder has won.
• You: I'll talk to the King right away... I'd like to get the necklace today!

• Sunlight spills into the study, illuminating the dust motes floating in the air. The King sits at his desk, smiling warmly.
• You: Your Majesty, I hope I'm not disturbing you...

• Louis XVI: I'm delighted to be disturbed by you. Are you here to have afternoon tea with me?

• Louis XVI: Unfortunately, my dear Marie, I'm still busy with paperwork, and I cannot take a break right now.

• You: Oh... No, it's not that, Your Majesty. I... I would like to borrow 1,000,000 livres.

• Louis XVI: 1,000,000 livres is not a small sum... What do you need it for, my Queen?

• You: You sent me a surprise the other day, Your Majesty. I'd like to return the favor, and I'm sure you'll like it!

• Louis XVI: That's so romantic. I feel like we're newlyweds again.

• Louis XVI: But I must be frank. In light of the current situation, I cannot afford that sum right now.

• Louis XVI: Oh, I understand...

• He's right. Louis XV's lavish spending has already depleted the treasury...
• The King gazes at me thoughtfully. Just as I'm about to leave, his eyes soften.
• Louis XVI: I promised to give you a good life. If I can't grant your wish, do I have the right to be your husband?

• You: But I have a good life. And you're right, considering the current situation, we can't afford to spend...

• Louis XVI: I'm the King of France as well as your husband. It might be a bit tricky, but don't worry. Have faith in me.

• You: Y-yes, Your Majesty... Thank you, Auguste.

• Louis XVI: We are husband and wife. You don't need to address me so formally.

• Louis XVI: I'll do something about the money.

• Louis XVI: You're looking forward to the banquet, right? Prepare for it then.

• You: Yes!

• The way Auguste dotes on me is addictive. I know I shouldn't continue like this, but...
• That very afternoon, once the funds are ready, I send a courier to purchase the necklace. Once it's in my hands, I am overcome with joy.
• Little did I know the necklace would cost me far more than livres, and bring about a devastating calamity...

Historically, the Queen never accepted this necklace. Though she got caught up in the revolution in the end, you cannot deny that this could have happened.
Ending [A Fixed Conclusion]

Pay in Installments

• I can't tear my eyes away from the necklace... The devil on my shoulder tells me to buy it.
• You: It's certainly a very tempting idea... I'll do that then!

• Bohmer: Your Majesty is wise indeed!

• Bohmer: You are the best owner this necklace could possibly have! You will not regret this purchase, Your Majesty.

• Gabrielle: And when you wear it, all eyes will be on you... You'll shine like a star at the banquet!

• You: Really? I think so too, and I'm very excited...

• You: Thank you for showing me such a treasure.

• Bohmer: I'm glad to serve, Your Majesty! I shall take my leave now. My humble shop will always be ready whenever you wish to grace us with your presence.

• The necklace will soon be mine... My heart races just thinking about it.
• To own such a treasure... I must be the luckiest woman in the world!
• Little did I know the necklace would cost me far more than livres, and bring about a devastating calamity...

Historically, the Queen never accepted this necklace. Though she got caught up in the revolution in the end, you cannot deny that this could have happened.
Ending [A Fixed Conclusion]

Don't Buy

• You: No, never mind. Forget it.

• Bohmer: Oh, Your Majesty... I'm sorely disappointed...

• You: Unfortunately, I cannot buy it. I'm sure you can find a more suitable buyer...

• You: But thank you for showing it to me.

• Bohmer: Yes, Your Majesty...

• Bohmer: You're the only one who deserves to own it... What other owner could it possibly have?

• Bohmer: If you ever change your mind, please send word to my humble shop. I will reserve it for you indefinitely.

• Gabrielle: Marie, why aren't you buying it? You would have bought it without hesitation in the past... This isn't like you.

• You: It's pretty, but if I had bought it... It would have only brought trouble.

• You: Gabrielle, you know the people of France don't think I deserve to be Queen.

• Gabrielle: Well... But that's not your fault...

• Gabrielle: And no matter what you do, they'll still say bad things about you... So you must do your best to live as happily as possible, isn't that right?

• Helplessness and despair well up within me... All of Marie's misery is now mine...
• The hopelessness of it all is overwhelming. What's the point of living? But I mustn't... I mustn't give up just yet.
• You: Gabrielle, I was too pessimistic earlier. I might still have a chance to change things. Will you help me, Gabrielle?

• Gabrielle: Of course... As long as it makes you happy, I'll always stand by you no matter what decision you make.

• You: Thank you, Gabrielle. I don't feel so alone now.

• Gabrielle: What are you saying? We'll always be together, right?

• You: Yes, you're right!

• The people may not change their minds about me, but I think I did the right thing today
• If I keep trying my best, I'm sure I'll see results some day.
• Gabrielle: What are you going to wear to the banquet instead?

• You: I'll just wear something I already have! But I haven't thought about how to accessorize my outfit yet...

• Gabrielle: Leonard will help you coordinate! I'll go ask him now.

• With their help, I start preparing for the banquet in two days.
• I'm so excited, I wish I could skip forward in time to the banquet itself.

Buy the Necklace

• If I buy this necklace, the French people may think even worse of me and hate me even more...
• But I doubt they would change even if I didn't buy it.
• The devil on my shoulder tells me to buy the necklace, and I can no longer resist the temptation...
• You: I'll buy it.

• Bohmer: Your Majesty, what a brilliant decision!

• Bohmer: I'm sure the necklace should go to its rightful owner as soon as possible. When do you wish to make payment, Your Majesty?

• You: Don't worry, I'll send it to you once it's ready.

• Bohmer: Then I shall take my leave, Your Majesty. And I shall wait for Your Majesty to grace my humble shop!

• You: Gabrielle, I can't wait to wear that necklace! When I finally put it on, I'll be overjoyed!

• Gabrielle: Yes, you shall be the loveliest in all of France...no, the most beautiful in the world!

• Little did I know the necklace would cost me far more than livres, and bring about a devastating calamity...

Historically, the Queen never accepted this necklace. Though she got caught up in the revolution in the end, you cannot deny that this could have happened.
Ending [A Fixed Conclusion]