Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / / Introduction
When: First starting the Game A long time ago people lived in peace and harmony. No one noticed the looming shadow among them.
Their senses clouded in darkness, evil ate away at their souls. Driven by madness they made a pact with the devil...
In the late hour they came together to call the powers of darkness with their sinful blood - to save them from their mortal existance, expecting the dawning of a new world!
After one hundred years evil was once again made flesh. An immortal creature of the night, it can assume the shape of a wolf, a bat or fog. Feasting on the blood of humans.
Dracula, lord of darkness, master of the devil's castle, walks among us.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 1. Abandoned Village / Annette is Kidnapped
Background Music: Demo Scene 02 When: As beginning the Game (In a burning village, Annette is running away to escape. However a mysterious priest appears before Annette)
???: How lovely... A fitting girl for Count Dracula. Now, come to me.
(Annette steps backward) Annette: No! I'll never submit to your master. I'd sooner die here! ???: Ha! So much the better. Besides, once you marry my lord, "death" will lose all meaning for you. Annette: ...Richter...
(Suddenly, a dark fog appears behind the priest and Annette gasps) ???: Hold a moment, Shaft! Shaft: Of course, Master. What brings you here? Dracula: That young lady has a certain "connection" with my old foes...the Belmonts. Bring her alive. I have a most amusing idea. Shaft: By your command. The Master bids you sleep, girl.
(Shaft puts Annette to sleep)
Dracula: We must prepare a proper welcome. Belmont...
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 2. Castle Entrance / Saving Maria 1
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Maria (In Shaft's ritual room)
???: Such power this girl holds... Such purity... A fine gift she'll be for the Master! Richter: You son of a... What are you doing to her? ???: !! That whip... Belmont! How can you be here? Blast it! ...Very well.
(The priest vanishes) Richter: Wait!
(Richter approaches the girl and holds her) ???: ...
(The girl stands up) Richter: ...Are you awake? ???: M-Mister? Who are you? Richter: I'm Richter Belmont. Don't worry. That man is gone. I paid him back for hurting you. ???: My name's Maria. Maria Renard. ?! Are you the man Annette was talking about? Richter: You know about Annette? Where is she? Maria: We were together when they brought us here, but now... Richter: I see... Maria: Don't worry, I'll help you! Richter: ...With what? Maria: Well, we have to beat the bad man! Richter: Ha! No, no. Just...be good, go home, back to your mom and dad. They're worried about you. Maria: ...No, they know I'm safe with you. Richter: ?! Maria: They can see it from Heaven. They were killed. Richter: ...Oh. I-I'm sorry. Maria: So I'm definitely coming with you! Richter: No, that's out of the question. It's too much dangerous-- Maria: Hey, I said it, and I mean it!
(Maria summons her Qing Long as Richter dodges) Richter: (shocked) What was that just now? Maria: ?? Richter: "Such power this girl holds..." So this is what he meant... Maria: Um, okay! So... Now I get to come with you! Richter: You just won't take no for an answer, will you? All right. Fine. Come with me. Maria: Yay! Richter: But promise me you'll run if things get too dangerous. Maria: All right. I promise.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 2. Castle Entrance / Saving Maria 2
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Maria (after defeating Shaft without rescuing Annette) (In Shaft's ritual room, Richter shocks as he saw a young girl is lying down on the ground)
Richter: !! Are you all right? ???: ...
(The girl stands up) Richter: ...Are you awake? ???: M-Mister? Who are you? Richter: I'm Richter Belmont. Don't worry. That man is gone. I paid him back for hurting you. ???: My name's Maria. Maria Renard. ?! Are you the man Annette was talking about? Richter: You know about Annette? Where is she? Maria: We were together when they brought us here, but now... Richter: I see... Maria: Don't worry, I'll help you! Richter: ...With what? Maria: Well, we have to beat the bad man! Richter: Ha! No, no. Just...be good, go home, back to your mom and dad. They're worried about you. Maria: ...No, they know I'm safe with you. Richter: ?! Maria: They can see it from Heaven. They were killed. Richter: ...Oh. I-I'm sorry. Maria: So I'm definitely coming with you! Richter: No, that's out of the question. It's too much dangerous-- Maria: Hey, I said it, and I mean it!
(Maria summons her Qing Long as Richter dodges) Richter: (shocked) What was that just now? Maria: Huh? There's some kind of power inside me. What... What is it? Um... So NOW can I come along? Richter: You just won't take no for an answer, will you? All right. Fine. Come with me. Maria: Yay! Richter: But promise me you'll run if things get too dangerous. Maria: All right. I promise.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 2. Castle Entrance / Saving Maria 3
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Maria (after rescuing Annette and defeating Shaft) (In Shaft's ritual room, Richter shocks as he saw a young girl is lying down on the ground)
Richter: !! Are you all right? ???: ...
(The girl stands up) Richter: ...Are you awake? ???: M-Mister? Who are you? Richter: I'm Richter Belmont. Don't worry. That man is gone. I paid him back for hurting you. ???: My name's Maria. Maria Renard. ?! Are you the man Annette was talking about? Richter: !! Maria, eh? Annette told me about you. Maria: Really? You saved her already? Richter: Yeah, she's all right now. Maria: Wow, that's great! She told me you were strong, but...wow! And now I get to help you! Richter: ...With what? Maria: Well, we have to beat the bad man! Richter: Ha! No, no. Just...be good, go home, back to your mom and dad. They're worried about you. Maria: ...No, they know I'm safe with you. Richter: ?! Maria: They can see it from Heaven. They were killed. Richter: ...Oh. I-I'm sorry. Maria: So I'm definitely coming with you! Richter: No, that's out of the question. It's too much dangerous-- Maria: Hey, I said it, and I mean it!
(Maria summons her Qing Long as Richter dodges) Richter: (shocked) What was that just now? Maria: Huh? There's some kind of power inside me. What... What is it? Um... So NOW can I come along? Richter: You just won't take no for an answer, will you? All right. Fine. Come with me. Maria: Yay! Richter: But promise me you'll run if things get too dangerous. Maria: All right. I promise.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: After saving Tera with Richter (A nun senses someone while praying and turns)
Richter: Are you all right?
(The nun approaches Richter) ???: Oh, God in heaven! You've answered my prayers! Richter: It's dangerous here, Hurry up and run! ???: Such majesty. You can only be... the manifestation of God Himself! Oh, great Lord! Your servant, Sister Tera, thanks you with all her soul! Richter: I'm no god, believe me. The name's Richter Belmont. Here, take my hand. Let's go. Tera: Your hand? I-I'm unworthy! You've laid a path before me already. I'll follow it to safety. Oh, Lord God... Richter: Richter. Tera: F-Forgive me! My lord Richter. T-Take this, please...
(Richter obtains Tera's Necklace) Richter: What's this? Tera: Something I've always carried. It's a necklace. May it find a place in your divine Plan. Richter: It feels...hmm. Pure. Thank you. I'll use it gratefully.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 4'. Mountains / Saving Iris
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: After saving Iris with Richter (A young maiden senses someone and turns)
???: !! Who's there? Richter: Don't be afraid. I'm Richter Belmont. I'm here to save you. ???: Belmont... Of THE Belmont family? Oh, thank goodness! My name's Iris.
(Iris suddenly falls to her knees) Richter: You all right? Iris: Yes, I'm fine. ...Oh, but you're not! Look at that wound! Richter: Huh? Oh, that? Ah, just a scratch. Iris: A scratch like that, in a place like this? And what if it gets infected, eh?
(Iris aids Richter) Iris: Just relax. My father's a doctor...
(Iris finishes the aid) Iris: There. That should do it. Richter: Thanks, that does feel better... Wait, we don't have time for this! You need to get out of here. I have to keep going. Iris: Of course you do. Here, take this.
(Richter obtains Iris's Charm) Richter: What is it? Iris: Just a "thank you." It's my good luck charm. Richter: Hmm, it feels like the real thing. Thank you. This'll help. Iris: Safe journey.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 6. Guardian / A Nightmare Reborn 1
Background Music: Former room When: Before the battle with several bosses (without rescuing Maria) (Richter avoids Shaft's attack)
Richter: !! Who are you?! Shaft: I've been waiting for you, Belmont. I am Shaft, the dark priest. Richter: This power... You're responsible for Dracula? Shaft: Indeed! Servants, come forth from the gates of Hell! Attack! Rid my master's castle of this pest!
(Shaft moves away with laughter)
(Shaft returns) Shaft: Hmm, intriguing. Strong indeed. Very well, then. Face me!
Shaft's last line to Belmont is not depicted in the dialogue box, it instead is heard during the FMV where he stands up to confront Richter or Maria.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 6. Guardian / A Nightmare Reborn 2
Background Music: Former room When: Before the battle with several bosses (with rescuing Maria) (Richter avoids Shaft's attack)
Richter: !! Who are you?! Shaft: So, you've come, Belmont. I am Shaft, the dark priest. Richter: What have you done to Maria? Shaft: I merely unlocked her potential. If only I'd foreseen your coming... But no matter. Richter: This power... You're responsible for Dracula? Shaft: Indeed! Servants, come forth from the gates of Hell! Attack! Rid my master's castle of this pest!
(Shaft moves away with laughter)
(Shaft returns) Shaft: Hmm, intriguing. Strong indeed. Very well, then. Face me!
Shaft's last line to Belmont is not depicted in the dialogue box, it instead is heard during the FMV where he stands up to confront Richter or Maria.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 7. Clock Tower / Vampire Annette
Background Music: Demo Scene 03 When: If Annette is not saved (Richter sees Annette is on her knees)
Richter: !! Annette! Annette: R-Richter... Why...? Why didn't you come sooner? Richter: (sighs sadly) ...Am I too late?
(Annette turns into a vampire) Annette: No. You're just in time. This is the first moment of our brand new life together. Richter: Oh my God, Annette... I'm so sorry I didn't save you. But you know what I do to vampires. What I have to do. Annette: No! I'll make you mine forever! Lord Dracula's given me such strength. Behold!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 7. Clock Tower / Saving Annette 1
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Annette (without rescuing Maria) (Annette hears Richter is calling her and turns)
Richter: Annette! Annette: !! Richter... Richter, it's you. Richter: You're all right. Annette: I believed in you. I knew you'd come. Richter: Sorry I took so long. Annette: Oh, yes! There's another girl being held here. Maria... Richter: So, there's someone else to save... Annette: You haven't seen her, then? I hope she's all right. I'm worried... Richter: They haven't hurt you, so they probably haven't hurt her either. Still, until I settle things with Dracula... I want you to run and hide. Someplace safe. Annette: All right. Richter... Richter: What's wrong? Annette: Please don't die. Come back in one piece. Promise me.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 7. Clock Tower / Saving Annette 2
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Annette (rescuing Maria) (Annette hears Richter is calling her and turns)
Richter: Annette! Annette: !! Richter... Richter, it's you! Richter: You're all right. Annette: I believed in you. I knew you'd come. Richter: Sorry I took so long. Annette: Oh, yes! There's another girl being held here. Maria... Richter: Maria's fine. Well... Annette: What's wrong? Richter: She's insisted on joining up with me. Annette: She what?! You didn't stop her? Richter: You think that would be easy. But you haven't seen her power. Annette: Power, hmm? Still, she's a child. Richter: She'll be in danger either way until I settle things with Dracula. And so will you, Annette... Just get as far away as you can. Annette: All right. Richter... Richter: What's wrong? Annette: Please don't die. Come back in one piece. Promise me.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / Bloodlines
Background Music: Demo Scene 02 When: Final battle with Dracula (Richter enters Dracula's Throne Room)
Dracula: Belmont, son of Belmont. I've been waiting for you. Richter: Dracula. Die now, and leave this world. You'll never belong here! Dracula: Oh, but this world invited me. Your own kind called me forth with praise and tribute. Richter: Tribute? You're a thief. You steal men's souls, their freedom... Dracula: Freedom is always sacrificed to faith, good hunter. Or are you truly here by choice? Richter: All I'm here for is you. To hell with your heresy! You're nothing but a blight on mankind. Dracula: Ha! Mankind. A cesspit of hatred and lies. Fight for them, then, and die for their sins!
(Dracula stands up from his throne and raises the wind to Richter)
Dracula's last line to Belmont is not depicted in the dialogue box, it instead is heard during the FMV where he stands up to confront Richter. Video:
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / Bad Ending
When: After defeating Dracula (without rescuing maidens) (Dracula is on his knees)
Richter: It's over, Dracula!
(Suddenly, Shaft shows up and blocks Richter's attack) Shaft: I will not allow this! Richter: Damn! Shaft: Count Dracula must not be allowed to lose!
(Shaft and Dracula vanishes away) Richter: No! They got away! Damnit! I was so close...
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / Good Ending
When: After defeating Dracula (with all maidens are rescued) (Dracula is on his knees)
Dracula: Impossible... You've beaten me? Richter: I'm a Belmont. That's my job. Dracula: H-Humanity will call me back again. It always does. Its desire is insatiable... Richter: You're right. We never learn. But we'll have to someday. And in the meantime, if you do come back, someone like me will be waiting. Dracula: Amusing... We shall meet again, blood of Belmont!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: After saving Tera with Maria (A nun senses someone while praying and turns)
Maria: Are you okay? You're saved now!
(The nun approaches Maria) ???: Oh, God in heaven! You've answered my prayers! Maria: Hey, thank Him later. Come on, we've got to go! ???: You are truly an angel. May I ask you your name? Maria: It's Maria Renard. What's yours? ???: Maria, the Holy Mother... My name is Tera. Sister Tera. Maria: Holy Mother...? Do you need help getting out of here? Tera: I'd be unworthy of such attention. Please, let me find my own way out, and see your mission through. Maria: But... Tera: Oh, and please accept this. It's nothing compared to your power, I'm sure, but if it helps...then there's been a purpose to my time here.
(Maria obtains Tera's Necklace) Maria: All right, I understand. Now run for it before things get too dangerous. See you!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 4'. Mountains / Saving Iris
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: After saving Iris with Maria (A young maiden senses someone and turns)
???: ?! Who's there? Maria: It's okay! I'm Maria! Maria Renard. I'm here to save you, Miss. ???: Saved by a little girl...? I-I'm sorry. My name's Iris. Thank you for saving me. Maria: My pleasure. See you later! Iris: Wait a minute! Maria: ?! Iris: Let me see your arm. Maria: Okay. Iris: I thought so. You're injured. Maria: Not really. Iris: Oh, believe me. If we don't treat that right now, you're looking at infection, and then putrification. Maria: What?! W-W-What do we do? Iris: (smiles) I'm joking. Here, just let me bind that up. My father's a doctor.
(Iris aids Maria) Iris: There you go. All better. Maria: Phew. Thank you, Miss Iris. Iris: No problem. Here, let me give you this too.
(Maria obtains Iris's Charm) Maria: What is it? Iris: Just a good luck charm. To help keep you safe.
Maria: It feels...powerful! Well, time to go. See you!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 6. Guardian / Undying Melody
Background Music: Former room When: Before the battle with several bosses (Maria avoids Shaft's attack)
Maria: !! What are you doing?! I know you! You're the bad man! Shaft: And I know you. I know your power. If that Belmont man hadn't interfered before, then... Maria: You're going to pay for what you did! I'll show you! Shaft: Ha! Will you? Servants, come forth from the gates of Hell! Attack! Rid my master's castle of this pest!
(Shaft moves away with laughter)
(Shaft returns) Shaft: Hmm, intriguing. Strong indeed. Very well, then. Face me!
Shaft's last line to Belmont is not depicted in the dialogue box, it instead is heard during the FMV where he stands up to confront Richter or Maria.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 7. Clock Tower / Vampire Annette
Background Music: Demo Scene 03 When: If Annette is not saved (Maria sees Annette is on her knees)
Maria: !! Annette! Annette: M-Maria... You're safe! ...What took you so long? Maria: Annette... You're bad now, just like them!
(Annette turns into a vampire) Annette: It's not bad, Maria. It's wonderful. Come here. Play with us. Maria: No! I came to beat the bad man! Not join him like you! Annette: You're turning your back on me, just like Richter! You stupid little brat! Very well! I'll teach you to respect your elders!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 7. Clock Tower / Saving Annette
Background Music: Demo Scene 01 When: As saving Annette (Annette hears Maria is calling her and turns)
Maria: Annette! Annette: !! Maria, what are you doing here? Maria: Richter saved me. He's strong, just like you said! Annette: Thank goodness. Richter's all right. Maria: Mm-hmm! And I've been helping him! Annette: Hmm? With what? Maria: You know, fighting the bad man. Annette: Maria, that's... You can't! It's much too dangerous! Maria: No, no, I'll be fine. Really, it's okay! Anyway, time to go.
(Maria leaves)
Annette: Maria, wait! Richter... Please protect that girl. Please...
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / The Brink of Death
Background Music: Demo Scene 02 When: Final battle with Dracula (Maria enters Dracula's Throne Room)
Dracula: Are you lost, little one? Maria: I know exactly where I am! I've come here for you! Dracula: Ah, your blood sings with power! Such a treat, and on the eve of such a glorious feast! Come, girl, and feed your master! Maria: Uh-uh! You want blood, come get it yourself!
(Dracula stands up from his throne and raises the wind to Maria)
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / Bad Ending
When: After defeating Dracula (without rescuing maidens) (Dracula is on his knees)
Maria: All right, Mr. Bad Man, ready to die?
(Suddenly, Shaft shows up) Shaft: I will not allow this! Maria: What's going on?! Shaft: Count Dracula must not be allowed to lose!
(Shaft and Dracula vanishes away) Maria: They got away... And I almost had him, too!
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 8. Count Dracula / Good Ending
When: After defeating Dracula (with all maidens are rescued) (Dracula is on his knees)
Dracula: Completely impossible! Beaten by a little girl! Maria: Ha! Didn't you know? Good always wins! Dracula: Child... It's power that always wins. Good and evil are only words, illusions created by the powerful. Maria: I don't know what you mean, but I know you hurt a lot of people. No matter what you say, that's wrong! Dracula: So even as the world decays, innocence endures in eyes like yours. Fascinating...
Spoilers end here.