On the shores of Keelhaul Key, Cortez says Mario distinguished himself in battle, making him worthy to use his ship anytime. The Toads are looking forward to returning to Rogueport, which is all the treasure they need. Frankie and Francesca will stay behind, as they like the place. Frankie says to give their regards to Don Pianta. Patch and some of the other sailors decide to stay behind as well, as Keelhaul Key will be a nice place without the ghosts. Mario's ally says they'll be fine.
Flavio's diary reads that the adventure came to an exciting end. They enjoyed smooth sailing and he's satisfied, even though he didn't find treasure. He found something more precious.
When they arrive in Rogueport, Flavio says they returned solely due to his courageous efforts. The Toads agree, but leave. Flavio tells Mario he may surpass the great and fabulous Flavio in greatness and fabulousness. Cortez says he'll take Mario to Keelhaul Key anytime. Flavio curtly tells Cortez that his time in the spotlight is over.
Walk off the dock and Peach's email arrives. She says she's cooperating with an odd computer named TEC and she obtained some X-Naut data. She trusts TEC, which is analyzing the data currently. She'll provide details when she gets them.
At the dock is Luigi, accompanied by a green Dayzee. He says he went to Jazzafrazz Town, which was filled with glitz and glamour. It's a lively place with tons of Dayzees that are always smiling. He met a hip one named Hayzee, a producer looking for actors to go onstage with him. Luigi declined, but Hayzee said he could win the compass piece he needed in the Drama Slam. The Dramalama Plaque might be a compass piece. Luigi rehearsed with Hayzee's troupe and they hit the stage with their musical, "The Mystery of the Fiery Hat of Social Awareness." It had a great script, but Luigi was sadly cast in the role of grass by the side of the road. He was sprawled out on stage and remained silent throughout the musical. He was cast because he was wearing the color green. Fortunately, the musical was the talk of Jazzafrazz Town and won the Drama Slam. Luigi got the compass piece from the Dramalama Plaque, but he wasn't very happy. The huge after-party bummed him out, so he snuck out back, where he was swarmed by his fans, fans of grass. He was ecstatic. His compass pointed north to the Rapturous Ruins in Grimble Forest. He heard the voice of Princess Éclair again. He says he would be grass for her. He'll find her and stand by her side, and be her Luigi. Hayzee is standing next to him. He says Luigi is one of the finest actors he's seen, and, after Luigi's adventure, they're going on tour to appear on stages everywhere. Hayzee will be known as "The Red Miracle" and Luigi will reprise his role as grass. It seems for once Luigi was telling the truth and someone's sticking by him for positive reasons.
Now that Mario has the ability to turn into a boat, he can go a few more places in Rogueport. Use the boat panel near Luigi and sail to the left. You'll find what looks like somebody's house on the other side of the wall. There's a chest with the HP Drain badge and a Star Piece behind a barrel. Go on the east side of town and flip sideways to go between the Trouble Center and Bobbery's house. Use the boat panel and sail back to the other side to find a chest with the Double Dip badge. Go to the west side of town and have Bobbery blow up the wall to the left of the shop. There is a Shine Sprite back here.
Go back to Hooktail Castle and go to the room where the Black Key was. In the room, on the right wall, is a crack. Have Bobbery blow it up and walk east to a room with a blue switch. Hit it to reveal a chest with the Up Arrow. Return to Rogueport and talk to Merlon, who's outside his house. He saw a sign for Mario when he was consulting his charts. It says in the house of the flying dragon, beyond the reversible stair, near the empty black chest lies a clue to help allies learn. Merlon says Mario must figure it out. Go inside and give him the Up Arrow. Merlon goes up into his attic, a crash is heard, and the Ultra Stone drops down. He picked it up at a flea market years ago and forgot it was there. He can now power up allies even more. He makes the Ultra Stone his crystal ball. There were many Shine Sprites on Keelhaul Key, so we can get Bobbery, Goombella, and Ms. Mowz to Super Rank. There may be enough to make one partner reach Ultra Rank. I chose Flurrie.
There are a couple new troubles at the Trouble Center.
Eve wants to tell someone something. She will meet you in her house in Twilight Town. She lives on the east side, in the left house. She has three children. She wants Mario to help her meet her former love, Podley. They both had a dream to be stars of the musical stage. They lived in a cramped apartment, poor, but happy. She got a role in a Broadshroom play as the leading lady, but Podley left her, leaving a note that said he's only dim her bright future. She wanted to be with him, not a lone star. Success meant nothing to her without him. She left the production during rehearsal and forgot both Podley and her dreams. She got married and now lives as a housewife with three beautiful children. Her happiness is complete and she forgot those days, but she heard a rumor that he was running a Chuckola Soda shop in Rogueport. Eve wants Mario to tell Podley she hasn't forgotten him. She tells Mario her stage name of Purehearted Eve. Go to the inn in Rogueport and talk to Podley. He is startled, but says he doesn't know her. He says to tell her to live in the moment. Go back to Twilight Town to report back. You can either tell her the truth or make something up. Either way, she'll give you a Meteor Meal as a reward.
Goom Goom needs a girlfriend. He's located in the storeroom in Keelhaul Key, the one with all the barrels. He says he feels lonely with no one to date on the island. He wants Mario to introduce him to a nice, petite, younger, pretty, but not drop-dead gorgeous Goomba. Bring out Goombella and he says he likes her. He confesses his love for her and asks if she believes in love at first sight. He gives her a Couple's Cake. Goombella thinks the situation is awkward and says she's dating Mario. Goom Goom's had enough and leaves. Goombella thinks Mario should keep the Couple's Cake as a reward. Return to Rogueport and head for the Thousand-Year Door.
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