1 00:01:22,499 --> 00:01:26,419 Episode 18 Rosclay the Absolute 2 00:01:44,145 --> 00:01:47,941 Gilnes the Battering Ram, you are hereby accused of treason. 3 00:01:48,483 --> 00:01:50,735 You have senselessly terrorized your own people 4 00:01:50,735 --> 00:01:53,405 and your crusade has cost too many their lives. 5 00:01:56,032 --> 00:02:00,287 Furthermore, your plan to employ the Particle Storm has failed. 6 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:02,664 Your forces you were amassing in Toghie City 7 00:02:02,664 --> 00:02:04,207 have all been wiped out, 8 00:02:04,207 --> 00:02:08,086 and the rest of the Old Kingdom Loyalists are soon to follow. 9 00:02:08,086 --> 00:02:11,673 And my punishment for all that is a duel with Rosclay, huh? 10 00:02:12,215 --> 00:02:13,216 Correct. 11 00:02:13,758 --> 00:02:15,844 Rosclay the Absolute... 12 00:02:15,844 --> 00:02:18,305 He's considered to be the peak of valor itself 13 00:02:18,305 --> 00:02:20,015 and a true knight of honor. 14 00:02:20,557 --> 00:02:22,267 Real hero of the people that one, 15 00:02:22,267 --> 00:02:24,936 fitting he'll be the one to strike me down. 16 00:02:25,604 --> 00:02:29,107 Even now, there are many citizens who still admire you. 17 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:30,942 So consider this a lifeline. 18 00:02:32,736 --> 00:02:35,947 This is not a veiled execution, it will be a true duel. 19 00:02:36,656 --> 00:02:37,908 A true duel... 20 00:02:37,908 --> 00:02:39,701 You'll follow the traditions of the kingdom, 21 00:02:39,701 --> 00:02:41,578 if I win, I get my freedom? 22 00:02:41,578 --> 00:02:44,247 No mock weapons, no restrictions on Word Arts. 23 00:02:44,247 --> 00:02:47,626 The totality of your singular power against his. 24 00:02:48,293 --> 00:02:51,671 With the totality of your life on the line, of course. 25 00:02:51,671 --> 00:02:54,215 You're sure you're all okay with this arrangement? 26 00:02:54,215 --> 00:02:56,176 This is not a proposal. 27 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,385 It's decided. 28 00:03:02,849 --> 00:03:06,770 Until the day of the duel, you will be released under surveillance. 29 00:03:06,770 --> 00:03:07,979 Awfully brave of you. 30 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:10,774 You're not worried I'll attack the barracks or the council? 31 00:03:11,399 --> 00:03:12,400 Go ahead. 32 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:14,694 Spurning Her Majesty the Queen's mercy? 33 00:03:14,694 --> 00:03:18,657 That's all the justification we'd need to execute you without a second thought. 34 00:03:18,657 --> 00:03:19,908 The Queen? 35 00:03:19,908 --> 00:03:21,534 Why not call her what she is? 36 00:03:21,534 --> 00:03:23,995 A usurper who preyed on our nation's unity! 37 00:03:23,995 --> 00:03:27,165 Her rulership is a disgrace to the late King Aur! 38 00:03:28,124 --> 00:03:30,544 It is your right to believe that lie. 39 00:03:31,169 --> 00:03:32,796 Feel free to fight for it. 40 00:03:37,175 --> 00:03:39,553 He told me to fight for what I believe in. 41 00:03:40,303 --> 00:03:41,888 I'll do more than that. 42 00:03:42,389 --> 00:03:43,765 While I sharpen my skills, 43 00:03:43,765 --> 00:03:47,185 my subordinates will be putting my plan in motion. 44 00:03:49,980 --> 00:03:54,192 You're not prepared for what's coming, Third Minister Jelki. 45 00:03:54,192 --> 00:03:55,318 Take this! 46 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:56,695 - You're mine! 47 00:03:56,695 --> 00:03:58,446 Die by Rosclay's sword! 48 00:03:58,446 --> 00:04:00,949 That's no fair! I wanna be Rosclay! 49 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:02,826 No way! I called him first! 50 00:04:02,826 --> 00:04:04,119 Let's draw for it then! 51 00:04:04,119 --> 00:04:06,204 - Okay! I'll go first! - No cheating, okay? 52 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:13,420 Lord Gilnes! I heard they set the duel for two months from now. 53 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:16,131 Yeah. This might be the last time I'll have the pleasure 54 00:04:16,131 --> 00:04:17,841 of tasting this store's fruits. 55 00:04:17,841 --> 00:04:19,843 Would you believe my son told me today 56 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:22,137 he'll be cheering for Lord Rosclay? 57 00:04:22,137 --> 00:04:23,430 I couldn't believe it. 58 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:25,599 He doesn't understand how much you've done for us. 59 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:29,102 I'll show the people what true justice looks like. 60 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:32,189 And when I do, I hope you and your son are there to see it. 61 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:34,482 Only then... 62 00:04:35,483 --> 00:04:38,486 will the good men and women who were lost in battle 63 00:04:38,486 --> 00:04:40,280 be able to rest in peace. 64 00:04:46,995 --> 00:04:49,372 Charijisuya the Blasting Blade... 65 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:51,833 At last, you return to me. 66 00:05:05,764 --> 00:05:07,015 Professor Romzo. 67 00:05:07,015 --> 00:05:09,100 Ah. Hello, Gilnes. 68 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:12,812 Romzo the Star Map. 69 00:05:13,396 --> 00:05:14,898 A veteran of the First Party. 70 00:05:14,898 --> 00:05:16,900 There you go. 71 00:05:16,983 --> 00:05:18,819 only two returned alive. 72 00:05:18,819 --> 00:05:23,156 Neft the Nirvana, and this man right here. 73 00:05:24,032 --> 00:05:27,661 If it all goes to plan, we'll be making our move during the duel. 74 00:05:28,286 --> 00:05:30,956 From the audience, they should be in range. 75 00:05:30,956 --> 00:05:32,207 Hmm... 76 00:05:32,707 --> 00:05:35,836 I'm asking you to protect our soldiers, Professor Romzo. 77 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:37,796 An easy enough task. 78 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:40,549 But that's not all you're here for, is it? 79 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:41,967 It's not. 80 00:05:41,967 --> 00:05:44,052 I'd like your Dwelling Might technique. 81 00:05:44,970 --> 00:05:48,181 Rosclay the Absolute is a formidable opponent. 82 00:05:48,890 --> 00:05:51,059 Absolute in every way possible. 83 00:05:51,726 --> 00:05:53,895 Which is why I'm making this request. 84 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:03,905 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 85 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:08,368 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 86 00:06:08,368 --> 00:06:12,372 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 87 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:17,377 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 88 00:06:17,377 --> 00:06:19,421 Rosclay! Rosclay! 89 00:06:21,506 --> 00:06:24,176 General Gilnes. I stand in awe. 90 00:06:24,176 --> 00:06:26,428 Your acts of bravery are legendary. 91 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:29,890 I consider it a great honor to be facing you. 92 00:06:29,890 --> 00:06:31,933 The honor is mine, Rosclay. 93 00:06:32,476 --> 00:06:34,978 I'm grateful for this chance at vindication. 94 00:06:34,978 --> 00:06:37,022 Now, let us fight as equals. 95 00:06:40,442 --> 00:06:43,904 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 96 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:50,911 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 97 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:55,791 He'll never land a blow. 98 00:06:55,791 --> 00:06:57,626 Not as I am now. 99 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:08,136 This is Dwelling Might? 100 00:07:08,136 --> 00:07:11,348 Mm. I've freed your body of physical limitations. 101 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:14,392 Now, maneuvering yourself with instantaneous speed 102 00:07:14,392 --> 00:07:15,852 and precision will be easy. 103 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:23,402 Charijisuya the Blasting Blade. 104 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:32,327 Incredible. 105 00:07:32,327 --> 00:07:34,538 I barely used a hundred units of my strength-- 106 00:07:34,538 --> 00:07:35,705 - ...to the wind of Aureatia. 107 00:07:35,705 --> 00:07:38,166 Lake surface of fireflies. Soil's source. Flash forth from a single eye. 108 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:43,755 What was that? 109 00:07:43,797 --> 00:07:47,050 That sword of yours... it's enchanted. 110 00:07:48,718 --> 00:07:50,971 Don't even think about halting the fight. 111 00:07:50,971 --> 00:07:52,556 I'll run my blade through your throat 112 00:07:52,556 --> 00:07:54,766 before you can even get the words out of your mouth! 113 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:56,601 Crack of the jewel. Flow of stillness. 114 00:07:56,601 --> 00:07:58,019 Strike water. 115 00:08:04,568 --> 00:08:09,030 - ...to the heights of Aureatia... - Warped disc. Crimson corridor... 116 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:10,198 Impossible... 117 00:08:10,198 --> 00:08:13,243 Simultaneous activation of different Word Arts? 118 00:08:13,243 --> 00:08:16,997 I think this places us back at square one, wouldn't you say? 119 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:18,999 Let us begin again. 120 00:08:18,999 --> 00:08:21,168 This time with all of our power! 121 00:08:28,258 --> 00:08:29,384 Rosclay... 122 00:08:29,426 --> 00:08:32,679 I don't know what you are, but I'll beat you, do you hear me? 123 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:34,389 - It's the speed. 124 00:08:34,973 --> 00:08:37,684 Contact with the body through slash velocity. 125 00:08:37,684 --> 00:08:39,394 That's what triggers the blast. 126 00:08:40,979 --> 00:08:43,315 Now I see how you're able to sheath it. 127 00:08:43,315 --> 00:08:46,276 If a mere touch was enough to trigger blast activation, 128 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:49,988 then I wouldn't be able to place my hand on the blade like this now, would I? 129 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:57,412 This is it. 130 00:08:57,412 --> 00:08:59,289 Now's the time. 131 00:09:04,795 --> 00:09:06,004 When the arrows hit me, 132 00:09:06,046 --> 00:09:09,091 it will appear that Rosclay is using underhanded methods, 133 00:09:09,091 --> 00:09:10,676 calling the match into question. 134 00:09:11,259 --> 00:09:14,012 That will be the signal for my 100 loyalists 135 00:09:14,054 --> 00:09:16,056 in the audience to incite a riot. 136 00:09:24,398 --> 00:09:26,942 What's wrong? Why aren't they firing? 137 00:09:28,026 --> 00:09:31,113 Still nimble as always, General Gilnes! 138 00:09:33,031 --> 00:09:34,408 Pivot on the fourth left finger. 139 00:09:34,408 --> 00:09:36,243 Pierce sound. Descend from the clouds. 140 00:09:36,243 --> 00:09:37,452 Spin. 141 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:47,045 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 142 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:52,050 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 143 00:09:52,092 --> 00:09:56,054 - Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 144 00:09:56,096 --> 00:09:59,016 This need not be your end, General Gilnes! 145 00:09:59,016 --> 00:10:01,601 If you wish to surrender, I shall accept. 146 00:10:02,477 --> 00:10:04,730 What are you... 147 00:10:05,314 --> 00:10:08,066 General, there's something I wish to show you. 148 00:10:10,736 --> 00:10:13,155 From Onoperal to the soil of Aureatia... 149 00:10:13,155 --> 00:10:15,741 From Viga to the wind of Aureatia... 150 00:10:15,741 --> 00:10:18,618 From Ekilege to Rosclay. Warped disc... 151 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:20,495 From Antel to the steel of Jawed... 152 00:10:20,537 --> 00:10:23,457 This is Rosclay's true nature? 153 00:10:23,457 --> 00:10:26,501 This is the "hero" the people have placed their faith in? 154 00:10:26,543 --> 00:10:30,505 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 155 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:56,698 Citizens! It pains me to say... General Gilnes has rejected my mercy! 156 00:10:57,240 --> 00:10:59,701 It is with a heavy heart that I have ended his life! 157 00:10:59,743 --> 00:11:03,372 Still, he held firm to his beliefs and embraced a martyr's death! 158 00:11:04,289 --> 00:11:06,792 And for that, let us celebrate his great courage! 159 00:11:06,792 --> 00:11:10,545 Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! Rosclay! 160 00:11:11,129 --> 00:11:14,508 May his sacrifice be a stepping stone towards unity! 161 00:11:14,508 --> 00:11:17,970 The battle you've all witnessed was an exemplary true duel! 162 00:11:18,011 --> 00:11:19,930 And in the coming Games, 163 00:11:19,930 --> 00:11:23,850 I vow to bring all this and more to defeat any who oppose me! 164 00:11:23,892 --> 00:11:26,270 In the name of the good people of this city! 165 00:11:36,238 --> 00:11:38,615 It all went as planned, Romzo. 166 00:11:38,657 --> 00:11:40,284 It was easy. 167 00:11:40,325 --> 00:11:44,413 Really, putting 100 people to sleep is child's play, I assure you. 168 00:11:44,997 --> 00:11:47,207 So that's it, then. Gilnes is dead. 169 00:11:47,749 --> 00:11:49,293 Yes, unfortunately. 170 00:11:49,334 --> 00:11:51,420 It's a shame, I quite liked him. 171 00:11:51,420 --> 00:11:53,171 But a job is still a job. 172 00:11:53,171 --> 00:11:56,174 And when you're the "coward who lost to the Demon King", 173 00:11:56,216 --> 00:11:57,634 you take what you can get. 174 00:11:57,676 --> 00:12:00,721 Also, thank you for giving him Dwelling Might. 175 00:12:00,762 --> 00:12:02,055 I have to ask. 176 00:12:02,097 --> 00:12:05,183 What did you stand to gain by making your enemy stronger? 177 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:07,352 I needed to feel it. 178 00:12:07,394 --> 00:12:10,439 You know I'm likely to be the weakest person at the Royal Games. 179 00:12:11,106 --> 00:12:12,733 How I prepare is crucial. 180 00:12:12,733 --> 00:12:15,736 Going in with any amount of experience fighting stronger opponents 181 00:12:15,777 --> 00:12:18,196 could mean the difference between life and death. 182 00:12:18,989 --> 00:12:20,449 How earnest you are. 183 00:12:21,033 --> 00:12:22,659 You praise me too much. 184 00:12:22,701 --> 00:12:25,579 Well... Suppose I'll be taking my leave. 185 00:12:26,914 --> 00:12:28,665 Travel well, Romzo. 186 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:30,918 Until our paths cross again. 187 00:12:36,256 --> 00:12:38,550 Ah, good. We've been waiting for you. 188 00:12:38,592 --> 00:12:41,220 Iska! Hurry! Are you still up? 189 00:12:41,803 --> 00:12:44,348 It's fine. If she's asleep, then we don't want to wake... 190 00:12:45,474 --> 00:12:48,518 You are very late, Mister Second General. 191 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:50,229 But it's okay, I'm awake. 192 00:12:53,607 --> 00:12:54,608 Iska... 193 00:12:56,735 --> 00:12:58,487 First, my apologies. 194 00:12:59,071 --> 00:13:02,074 I fought a disgraceful duel today in front of the people. 195 00:13:02,074 --> 00:13:03,367 Is that so? 196 00:13:03,951 --> 00:13:06,161 You were fighting recklessly again, weren't you? 197 00:13:06,703 --> 00:13:09,122 What am I going to do with you, Rosclay? 198 00:13:09,748 --> 00:13:11,500 That's why I thought... 199 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:14,545 Better that I give you this sooner rather than later. 200 00:13:15,170 --> 00:13:16,838 What's this? 201 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:18,674 I bought it at the market. 202 00:13:18,715 --> 00:13:19,883 Oh? 203 00:13:20,842 --> 00:13:24,388 I haven't really given you a proper gift before, so I figured... 204 00:13:25,430 --> 00:13:27,516 - No, thanks. 205 00:13:27,558 --> 00:13:29,101 I hear that in the Distant World, 206 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:31,562 giving a ring like this is a symbol of engagement. 207 00:13:31,603 --> 00:13:33,397 Uh, that's fine, isn't it? 208 00:13:33,438 --> 00:13:35,274 Won't you just accept it for my sake? 209 00:13:35,315 --> 00:13:36,441 I mean it. 210 00:13:36,483 --> 00:13:38,652 I don't want anything that will remain when I'm gone. 211 00:13:39,820 --> 00:13:43,115 You being a champion is already too great a gift 212 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:45,409 for a simple village girl like me. 213 00:13:46,076 --> 00:13:47,452 You know that, right? 214 00:13:48,245 --> 00:13:50,706 Am I a champion? 215 00:13:50,747 --> 00:13:52,291 Oh, goodness. 216 00:13:52,291 --> 00:13:55,419 You're in such low spirits tonight. Was it the duel? 217 00:13:56,712 --> 00:13:58,755 General Gilnes was a true hero, 218 00:13:59,506 --> 00:14:01,425 more valorous than I'll ever be. 219 00:14:02,384 --> 00:14:03,969 More intelligent too. 220 00:14:04,469 --> 00:14:06,680 And thanks to me, he died like an animal. 221 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:09,099 My sword is all I am. 222 00:14:13,187 --> 00:14:14,605 That dummy. 223 00:14:15,105 --> 00:14:18,859 After everything I said, he still ended up leaving it here. 224 00:14:21,195 --> 00:14:24,781 You know this is going to outlast me. 225 00:14:25,449 --> 00:14:27,493 Oh, Rosclay. 226 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:34,708 He is the one who stands at the very pinnacle of human ambition 227 00:14:34,750 --> 00:14:37,753 having mastered the way of the sword like no other. 228 00:14:38,337 --> 00:14:41,256 The one who possesses the power of ingenuity 229 00:14:41,256 --> 00:14:44,843 who can determine a battle's outcome before it's even begun, 230 00:14:44,885 --> 00:14:47,387 through scheming and subterfuge. 231 00:14:47,429 --> 00:14:50,724 He has laid claim to the love of an entire nation, 232 00:14:50,766 --> 00:14:52,643 wielding every boon imaginable 233 00:14:52,684 --> 00:14:55,771 to turn victory into a foregone conclusion. 234 00:14:55,813 --> 00:14:59,274 He is an artificial champion, a false idol, 235 00:14:59,316 --> 00:15:02,361 entrusted with all the power and resources afforded 236 00:15:02,402 --> 00:15:05,447 to the world's most adept social engineer. 237 00:15:06,240 --> 00:15:11,286 Knight. Minia. He is Rosclay the Absolute. 238 00:15:12,412 --> 00:15:15,332 King The last king of the Central Kingdom. 239 00:15:16,375 --> 00:15:18,335 - Kiyazuna the Axle spotted! 240 00:15:18,377 --> 00:15:20,129 Repeat. We've encountered 241 00:15:20,170 --> 00:15:22,297 the self-proclaimed Demon King! Need backup! 242 00:15:22,297 --> 00:15:25,509 Idiots. Sure like the sound of their own voices, huh? 243 00:15:25,551 --> 00:15:27,803 I can get rid of them if they're buggin' you, Mom! 244 00:15:27,845 --> 00:15:30,055 You're very sweet, but no. 245 00:15:30,639 --> 00:15:32,307 Not yet anyway. 246 00:15:35,269 --> 00:15:37,938 - What is the meaning of this? 247 00:15:38,856 --> 00:15:41,275 Disband this ridiculous encirclement. 248 00:15:41,316 --> 00:15:42,526 Sir? 249 00:15:42,568 --> 00:15:45,028 Mestelexil is going to be a Hero! 250 00:15:45,070 --> 00:15:47,030 He's a candidate for the Royal Games! 251 00:15:47,072 --> 00:15:49,241 Mom says I'm gonna be a Hero! 252 00:15:52,995 --> 00:15:54,538 You should see your faces. 253 00:15:54,580 --> 00:15:58,459 Kiyazuna the Axle is joinin' up with Aureatia, baby! 254 00:16:04,923 --> 00:16:06,258 You're awake. 255 00:16:07,676 --> 00:16:09,219 Where's Cuneigh? 256 00:16:09,261 --> 00:16:11,847 Been worried to death about you, that one. 257 00:16:11,889 --> 00:16:13,932 She really adores you. 258 00:16:13,974 --> 00:16:15,976 There's no reason to adore me. 259 00:16:16,477 --> 00:16:17,686 If anything... 260 00:16:18,896 --> 00:16:21,774 Hey, Toroa the Awful. 261 00:16:22,608 --> 00:16:24,777 You came back from hell, didn't you? 262 00:16:25,402 --> 00:16:26,445 Yes. 263 00:16:26,487 --> 00:16:28,822 Do homunculi eventually die too? 264 00:16:30,491 --> 00:16:32,367 What do I do? 265 00:16:32,409 --> 00:16:34,036 I don't know how to repay her. 266 00:16:34,870 --> 00:16:38,457 She wants for nothing and does so much for me. 267 00:16:41,627 --> 00:16:43,378 Just spend time with her. 268 00:16:43,921 --> 00:16:46,507 Talk to her, create memories. 269 00:16:46,548 --> 00:16:48,675 Sometimes simple things are enough. 270 00:16:49,301 --> 00:16:51,637 As long as the heart has a sanctuary, 271 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:54,681 one can keep moving forward in the face of anything. 272 00:16:55,891 --> 00:16:58,143 I had just wanted to use Cuneigh. 273 00:16:58,852 --> 00:17:02,439 Told myself I needed a reason to keep her by my side. 274 00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:04,858 Do you still feel that way? 275 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:08,862 If so, then perhaps Cuneigh is no longer of any value to you. 276 00:17:08,904 --> 00:17:09,988 That's not it. 277 00:17:10,572 --> 00:17:13,075 Why do I still want us to be together? 278 00:17:13,117 --> 00:17:14,451 Doesn't make sense. 279 00:17:15,077 --> 00:17:18,914 What you're feeling right now is Cuneigh's reason also. 280 00:17:22,042 --> 00:17:24,837 Looks like you don't need me to look after you anymore. 281 00:17:24,878 --> 00:17:26,880 I'm sure we'll meet soon again. 282 00:17:28,215 --> 00:17:30,634 Thank you, Toroa the Awful. 283 00:17:31,135 --> 00:17:32,970 Take care of yourself, okay? 284 00:17:33,554 --> 00:17:35,389 Remember who you're talking to. 285 00:17:37,891 --> 00:17:39,017 Toroa! 286 00:17:42,896 --> 00:17:44,898 Clairvoyance, was it? 287 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:47,484 Kuuro's power is quite something. 288 00:17:47,526 --> 00:17:48,736 Mm-hm. 289 00:17:48,777 --> 00:17:52,281 Have you given thought to why he protected you on that battlefield? 290 00:17:52,281 --> 00:17:54,700 Why he put his life at risk for you? 291 00:17:54,742 --> 00:17:56,118 I have. 292 00:17:56,160 --> 00:17:58,203 It's because I was being selfish. 293 00:17:58,245 --> 00:17:59,496 No. 294 00:17:59,997 --> 00:18:04,585 He may not have realized it at the time, but he was choosing a future for himself. 295 00:18:04,585 --> 00:18:06,754 If you hadn't been there with him, 296 00:18:06,795 --> 00:18:09,715 there would have been nobody to come ask us for help. 297 00:18:09,757 --> 00:18:13,469 Because of you, Kuuro is alive right now. 298 00:18:13,510 --> 00:18:14,887 Mm-hm. 299 00:18:16,055 --> 00:18:18,891 Wait. "Alive?" You mean... 300 00:18:19,475 --> 00:18:21,101 He just woke up. 301 00:18:25,898 --> 00:18:27,900 Kuuro! 302 00:18:30,986 --> 00:18:33,530 - Mele! Mele! 303 00:18:33,572 --> 00:18:35,616 Is it true you got to shoot your bow? 304 00:18:35,616 --> 00:18:36,867 That's so cool! 305 00:18:36,909 --> 00:18:38,660 So it's more than just for show! 306 00:18:38,702 --> 00:18:40,120 Hey! Say something! 307 00:18:40,162 --> 00:18:43,415 Enough! You're being too loud! 308 00:18:43,999 --> 00:18:48,170 Whether I shoot an arrow or cut a fart, it's none of your business. 309 00:18:48,212 --> 00:18:49,630 Now let me sleep. 310 00:18:50,214 --> 00:18:52,383 Hey, Mele! What did you shoot anyway? 311 00:18:52,424 --> 00:18:53,509 Hmm? 312 00:18:53,509 --> 00:18:55,636 Nothing worth talking about, really. 313 00:18:55,636 --> 00:18:58,055 Mele! For you! For you! 314 00:18:58,639 --> 00:19:00,015 - Oh? 315 00:19:03,102 --> 00:19:04,228 What is this? 316 00:19:04,812 --> 00:19:06,563 This thing is way too sharp to eat! 317 00:19:08,148 --> 00:19:10,150 That's not food, it's a sword! 318 00:19:10,192 --> 00:19:11,777 Mele, you'll eat anything! 319 00:19:14,488 --> 00:19:15,656 I know what it is. 320 00:19:15,656 --> 00:19:17,616 Who do you think I am, huh? 321 00:19:21,537 --> 00:19:23,497 Hey, you! Are you Toroa the Awful? 322 00:19:24,623 --> 00:19:26,041 It is you! 323 00:19:28,544 --> 00:19:30,462 Did you really lose the Luminous Blade? 324 00:19:30,504 --> 00:19:32,881 People are saying that Alus the Star Runner took it. 325 00:19:33,966 --> 00:19:36,218 Who are you? What's your name? 326 00:19:36,260 --> 00:19:38,554 I'm the Iron-Piercing Plumeshade! 327 00:19:38,554 --> 00:19:40,180 You can call me Mizial. 328 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:42,808 Would you believe I'm the Twenty-Second General? 329 00:19:43,475 --> 00:19:46,645 Hmm... So you were the one at that ravine. 330 00:19:46,687 --> 00:19:48,897 - And I'm here to recruit you! - What? 331 00:19:48,939 --> 00:19:51,442 I'll sponsor your bid if you're interested! 332 00:19:51,483 --> 00:19:53,986 I may even be able to get you a fight with the Star Runner! 333 00:19:54,862 --> 00:19:58,699 I am Toroa the Awful, the enchanted sword slayer. 334 00:19:58,699 --> 00:20:00,784 Why would you choose someone like me? 335 00:20:00,826 --> 00:20:02,244 Because it's fun? 336 00:20:02,286 --> 00:20:05,039 A legendary ghost returned from the depths of hell? 337 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:06,457 That is crazy cool! 338 00:20:07,082 --> 00:20:09,043 You would have me enter these "games" 339 00:20:09,084 --> 00:20:10,919 for such a trivial reason? 340 00:20:10,961 --> 00:20:13,881 Look, if you don't wanna do it, you don't have to tell me twice. 341 00:20:15,591 --> 00:20:18,469 Of course, if you change your mind, come and find me! 342 00:20:18,469 --> 00:20:21,722 I'm set on backing you so consider it a standing offer! 343 00:20:23,307 --> 00:20:26,268 No. I won't be used by anyone. 344 00:20:29,271 --> 00:20:31,148 The Particle Storm has vanished. 345 00:20:31,190 --> 00:20:33,400 There's a high probability he's dead. 346 00:20:33,984 --> 00:20:36,779 It's unlikely that we'll be questioned regarding the operation. 347 00:20:36,779 --> 00:20:39,198 Or what we were able to glean from it. 348 00:20:39,740 --> 00:20:42,534 Right. Without provoking Mele into action, 349 00:20:42,576 --> 00:20:45,412 we would have never discovered just what he was capable of. 350 00:20:46,038 --> 00:20:50,751 Yes, however, we were not the only party to use the storm as an opportunity. 351 00:20:50,751 --> 00:20:52,461 There were other eyes watching. 352 00:20:53,420 --> 00:20:56,090 - The Gray-Haired Child, I assume. - Indeed. 353 00:20:56,799 --> 00:20:58,425 He is removing obstacles. 354 00:20:58,467 --> 00:21:01,595 Perhaps in a ploy to accelerate the start of the Royal Games. 355 00:21:02,221 --> 00:21:03,472 And if I'm not mistaken, 356 00:21:03,472 --> 00:21:05,808 the faction he is currently associated with... 357 00:21:07,935 --> 00:21:09,937 is the Free City of Okahu. 358 00:22:44,198 --> 00:22:46,325 Episode 19, Lucnoca the Winter and Psianop the Inexhaustible Stagnation