


Serge followed the Dragoons to the Fort and defeated Viper in combat before he could muster a second effort, Viper was stabbed in the back by Lynx and left for dead. Viper suddenly discussed with Lynx the threat of a Porre invasion of El Nido Lynx suggested the Acacia Dragoons take up defensive position in Fort Dragonia, which contained Dragonian technology capable of thwarting an attack. One night, the Manor was infiltrated by Serge and Kid Kid took Riddel hostage, and Viper offered the raiders safe passage if she were released. Viper bought in to his legends surrounding the artifact he came to possess the Dragon Tear as well after Lynx had Porre trick Orcha into stealing it. Lynx also held talks with the leaders of Porre, setting up a double-cross to be effected later on. Lord Viper then was approached by Lynx, who interested him with legends of the Frozen Flame. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Dario was killed at the Isle of the Damned to prevent his daughter's sadness, he hid the Memento Pendant given to her by her suitor. Zelbess was killed in the ensuing chaos, and Fargo became a pirate attacking ships under Viper's command.Īfter the dust settled, Viper happily fulfilled his duties while also maintaining a father-like watch over the Acacia Dragoons he approved of the marriage of his daughter with Dario. The nature of the altercation is not clear, but there was a serious falling out with Viper and Fargo that prompted Fargo to flee for his life.

However, problems soon arose with a sailor named Fargo. Benefactors placed a statue of him at the head of Termina, which was cleaned every day by a loyal citizen. He then took up his destined position as governor of El Nido and Termina, and was lauded by citizens throughout main island as a benevolent, wonderful leader who imposed a standard of justice and excellence. After these events, he retired from the military, perhaps passing the leadership position to Garai before the warrior died. The four tour up the battlefield, and Viper made such an impact upon the Acacia Dragoons that he was promoted to leader. He probably served as a Deva during this time, along with Radius, Zappa, and Garai. While preparing to become territorial leader of El Nido, he received a military appointment on mainland Zenan. After becoming an upstanding man, he fathered Riddel with an unnamed woman and had her raised in Viper Manor. Story Chrono Cross īorn in El Nido to the Viper Clan, which ruled the territory since the colonization of the islands, who grew up in the tradition of the Acacia Dragoons and became part of its ranks himself.
