Sword of Mana/Hero/The Prison
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You wake from your dream in a Prison Cell, your friend Willy talks to you and asks you for her name, then after the Lengthy dialogue, run up to the slave by holding down 
and moving. Now talk to the slave near the door, then to Amanda near the statue, she will tell you to get the Mana Goddess's Protection (save) whenever you can.
The monster looks hard to beat but it's not, after every attack hit it a few times, if you press 
three times at the right speed, the swings will be different and do more damage. When it goes to the top, go to the sides to dodge, then attack him. It takes 14 normal hits to take it down
three times at the right speed, the swings will be different and do more damage. When it goes to the top, go to the sides to dodge, then attack him. It takes 14 normal hits to take it downWhen you're ready, talk to the slave again and you will fight the monster, use to attack, when you start flashing green, hold down and release it for a special attack.
After you win, go up north to exit, you will both run to the bridge, there will be another lengthy conversation, then you will be surrounded by soldiers and you will be pushed off the bridge.
