1 00:00:01,960 --> 00:00:04,921 I found something beautiful. 2 00:00:04,963 --> 00:00:06,965 I don't think I'll ever see anything like it again. 3 00:00:06,965 --> 00:00:07,966 I see. 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:10,885 It really was beautiful. 5 00:00:10,969 --> 00:00:12,971 Is something bad going to happen? 6 00:00:13,930 --> 00:00:15,890 If nothing changes, yes. 7 00:01:56,908 --> 00:02:02,956 Meeting the King. What is that thing? What am I doing here? 8 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:07,919 No, the most pressing issue right now is... 9 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:12,924 It baited my response! 10 00:02:21,891 --> 00:02:24,936 You have a lot to learn still, little Arthur. 11 00:02:24,936 --> 00:02:25,937 What in the world? 12 00:02:25,937 --> 00:02:27,939 I'm on your side. 13 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:32,944 Wh-When you say that... 14 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:38,992 E-Excuse me? 15 00:02:42,954 --> 00:02:44,956 You must be hungry. 16 00:02:45,915 --> 00:02:49,919 But even if you're not, you should eat something. 17 00:02:49,961 --> 00:02:52,964 If you want to be able to move again sooner, rather than later. 18 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:54,924 Would you listen to— 19 00:02:57,886 --> 00:03:02,932 You shouldn't move for now. Consider yourself lucky for having survived at all. 20 00:03:05,935 --> 00:03:07,896 U-Um... 21 00:03:07,896 --> 00:03:10,899 You won't get any answers until after you've started eating. 22 00:03:17,947 --> 00:03:19,908 Don't forget to chew. 23 00:03:23,912 --> 00:03:24,996 You've got quite the appetite. 24 00:03:26,915 --> 00:03:32,003 My Dad and Mom... Do you know if they're okay? 25 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:35,965 I cannot move from here. 26 00:03:38,927 --> 00:03:39,969 That said... 27 00:03:40,929 --> 00:03:46,976 I can see a bit further than most, and have reach to match. 28 00:03:48,394 --> 00:03:53,399 Your family is alive. They continued their journey days ago. 29 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:57,362 They're... alive? 30 00:04:00,365 --> 00:04:02,408 Everyone's okay? 31 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:12,961 Thank goodness. That's such a relief! 32 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:16,923 I truly am relieved. 33 00:04:16,965 --> 00:04:21,970 U-Um, thank you... uh... 34 00:04:21,970 --> 00:04:24,931 My name is Sylvia, Arthur. 35 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:28,977 Th-Thank you, Sylvia. 36 00:04:33,940 --> 00:04:35,942 What do you think I should do? 37 00:04:36,901 --> 00:04:39,946 I think you know the answer already, don't you? 38 00:04:40,905 --> 00:04:42,907 I won't be able to keep any secrets, then. 39 00:04:42,991 --> 00:04:44,867 Well... 40 00:04:47,954 --> 00:04:49,872 ...after all. 41 00:04:51,916 --> 00:04:54,919 Days passed. 42 00:04:56,921 --> 00:05:00,967 My wounds healed, and I wanted to return home as soon as possible, but... 43 00:05:01,884 --> 00:05:03,928 But it seems that isn't going to happen soon. 44 00:05:05,972 --> 00:05:10,935 According to Sylvia, we're on the edge of Elshire Forest, 45 00:05:11,894 --> 00:05:15,898 a place filled with wild animals and outlaws. 46 00:05:16,941 --> 00:05:20,945 But she had a way to get around that. 47 00:05:21,904 --> 00:05:23,948 I know you want to return home as soon as possible, 48 00:05:23,990 --> 00:05:28,995 but creating a breach in space requires as much preparation as you might imagine. 49 00:05:37,920 --> 00:05:40,923 It's good to see you moving around. 50 00:05:40,965 --> 00:05:43,968 Children are meant to be lively, after all. 51 00:05:43,968 --> 00:05:46,971 Sylvia never spoke of herself. 52 00:05:47,972 --> 00:05:49,932 Her appearance, that of a strange monster, 53 00:05:49,932 --> 00:05:53,895 was enough to have little Arthur yelping in fear more than once. 54 00:05:53,936 --> 00:05:58,900 Had she fought something? If she had, she wasn't sharing any details. 55 00:05:58,900 --> 00:06:04,906 But, in direct contrast to her appearance, she was very warm, and kind. 56 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:30,973 You've got a mana core at your age? 57 00:06:31,974 --> 00:06:34,894 Then, can you do this? 58 00:06:39,941 --> 00:06:42,902 Do you know what I'm doing? 59 00:06:42,944 --> 00:06:46,989 Yeah. You're using magic while gathering mana at the same time... 60 00:06:47,949 --> 00:06:51,911 Like mid-air refueling, while flying a plane. 61 00:06:51,953 --> 00:06:53,913 I had no idea that was possible. 62 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:57,959 Humans have many preconceptions about mana. 63 00:06:58,918 --> 00:07:03,881 That leads them to make a distinction between gathering and using it. 64 00:07:03,965 --> 00:07:06,968 But apart from humans, this is very common. 65 00:07:06,968 --> 00:07:11,889 The creatures called Mana Beasts, in particular, 66 00:07:11,889 --> 00:07:13,891 do this sort of thing as easily as they breathe. 67 00:07:13,975 --> 00:07:15,977 Would you like to learn how? 68 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:17,979 I would! 69 00:07:17,979 --> 00:07:19,939 A question, then. 70 00:07:19,981 --> 00:07:22,984 What would you like to do with the knowledge, after learning it? 71 00:07:23,943 --> 00:07:28,948 With this ability, you will be even more powerful. 72 00:07:28,948 --> 00:07:30,950 What do you intend to do with that strength? 73 00:07:33,953 --> 00:07:36,873 Power greater than what I have now. 74 00:07:37,874 --> 00:07:39,959 Once I have it... 75 00:07:44,714 --> 00:07:49,635 I would deliver death unto those who seek to deprive me of that which I care about. 76 00:07:53,639 --> 00:07:55,683 What the heck?! 77 00:07:55,683 --> 00:07:57,643 You failed. 78 00:07:57,727 --> 00:08:01,731 I'll not teach someone with that look on their face. 79 00:08:01,731 --> 00:08:05,693 Why not?! Isn't killing your enemies what everyone does?! 80 00:08:05,693 --> 00:08:10,698 It is. And that is how I become the most powerful king. 81 00:08:10,698 --> 00:08:17,622 And do you enjoy having a head full of thoughts about killing your enemies? 82 00:08:18,706 --> 00:08:23,711 Maybe I hit you too hard. Does it hurt, Arthur? 83 00:08:24,712 --> 00:08:26,714 No, I'm okay. 84 00:08:29,634 --> 00:08:32,720 My hands could tear you to shreds with ease, 85 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:37,683 but they can also touch you gently. 86 00:08:41,646 --> 00:08:42,688 Which do you prefer? 87 00:08:43,689 --> 00:08:45,650 I prefer gentle. 88 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:46,692 I agree. 89 00:08:47,693 --> 00:08:53,699 Rage and hatred burn so easily, and express themselves as violence. 90 00:08:54,700 --> 00:08:57,662 And in the moment, that can feel good. 91 00:08:57,662 --> 00:09:00,665 But in the end, hate is all that remains. 92 00:09:03,668 --> 00:09:08,673 I would rather you not use the life that I saved for something like that. 93 00:09:08,714 --> 00:09:10,633 Sylvia... 94 00:09:10,675 --> 00:09:15,721 For a moment, it seemed as if this person knew everything about me. 95 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:19,684 But that shouldn't be possible. 96 00:09:19,684 --> 00:09:22,645 And now, back to the question. 97 00:09:22,645 --> 00:09:28,651 Arthur, when you have become stronger than you are now, what will you do with that power? 98 00:09:44,208 --> 00:09:46,210 I want to protect the people I care about. 99 00:09:47,211 --> 00:09:49,213 The perfect answer. 100 00:09:58,139 --> 00:09:59,181 She's close. 101 00:09:59,223 --> 00:10:04,186 And I'm afraid there is nowhere you can hide from me, Sylvia. 102 00:10:30,046 --> 00:10:32,465 G-good morning, King Grey. 103 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:33,007 G-good morning, King Grey. 104 00:10:38,971 --> 00:10:44,018 Goodness me! Thank you for coming, o great king. 105 00:10:45,978 --> 00:10:47,980 A king in name only. 106 00:10:48,064 --> 00:10:51,025 All political authority was in the hands of the parliament. 107 00:10:51,984 --> 00:10:56,947 As the nation's resources run dry and birth rates decline, 108 00:10:57,031 --> 00:11:00,993 the role of a king was to act as an executor for war. 109 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:04,038 Little more than a killing machine. 110 00:11:04,997 --> 00:11:09,001 King Grey, you are great indeed. 111 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:15,049 Through your many victories, you have brought our people wealth and glory. 112 00:11:18,010 --> 00:11:22,014 But what brings you here, today? 113 00:11:23,057 --> 00:11:27,019 I am done, Marlon. 114 00:11:36,070 --> 00:11:38,072 Gathering it while using it. 115 00:11:38,072 --> 00:11:45,037 Once you're able to do that, Arthur, your ability to perform magic will expand immensely. 116 00:11:48,958 --> 00:11:52,002 Don't rush it. Control the mana. 117 00:11:56,006 --> 00:11:59,009 There was so much I had not been blessed with. 118 00:11:59,051 --> 00:12:04,014 And what I desired the most, in order to keep winning... 119 00:12:13,023 --> 00:12:14,984 ...was control over ki. 120 00:12:32,001 --> 00:12:33,002 I've got it. 121 00:12:33,043 --> 00:12:34,962 Wonderful. 122 00:12:38,007 --> 00:12:39,008 Arthur... 123 00:12:45,014 --> 00:12:46,974 What just happened? 124 00:12:47,016 --> 00:12:49,018 Don't make a sound. 125 00:12:57,026 --> 00:12:58,986 Who is that? 126 00:12:59,987 --> 00:13:02,031 There's a resemblance to Sylvia, but... 127 00:13:02,990 --> 00:13:04,992 I'm impressed that you found me. 128 00:13:05,034 --> 00:13:08,996 The scent of blood led my way. 129 00:13:09,038 --> 00:13:12,041 Now, please come along. 130 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:14,001 I refuse. 131 00:13:14,043 --> 00:13:17,963 I was hoping violence wouldn't be necessary... 132 00:13:18,005 --> 00:13:19,965 But so be it! 133 00:13:25,012 --> 00:13:27,056 It's all right. Don't worry. 134 00:13:28,015 --> 00:13:29,058 Sylvia... 135 00:13:30,976 --> 00:13:34,021 If you push too hard, you'll shorten the little time you have left alive. 136 00:13:35,064 --> 00:13:38,025 I could tell you the same thing! 137 00:13:44,031 --> 00:13:45,991 Sylvia! 138 00:13:58,963 --> 00:14:00,005 Sylvia? 139 00:14:09,056 --> 00:14:14,979 This is absurd! Using this kind of power... it's going to cost you! 140 00:14:15,020 --> 00:14:19,024 I don't mind. I've been happy enough. 141 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:21,026 Although I do wish it could've lasted longer. 142 00:14:46,051 --> 00:14:49,013 You should really pay attention! 143 00:14:51,015 --> 00:14:52,016 Not good. 144 00:15:06,989 --> 00:15:08,073 Come here, Arthur. 145 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:17,041 What happened? 146 00:15:17,041 --> 00:15:21,045 I used my power. Now, more importantly... 147 00:15:21,045 --> 00:15:25,966 What do you think? Do I look more like a Sylvia, now? 148 00:15:27,051 --> 00:15:29,011 You're a dragon, huh? 149 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:31,055 That is what humans call us. 150 00:15:31,055 --> 00:15:34,016 Now, we need to hurry. 151 00:15:39,980 --> 00:15:43,984 I'm sorry. The exit isn't as close as I hoped. 152 00:15:44,026 --> 00:15:49,949 But it should be fine. I taught you what you need to survive. 153 00:15:51,992 --> 00:15:55,996 Little Arthur, what will you use your power for? 154 00:16:01,043 --> 00:16:03,045 I want to protect the people I care about. 155 00:16:04,004 --> 00:16:05,047 Then it's a promise. 156 00:16:09,051 --> 00:16:10,052 But... 157 00:16:10,052 --> 00:16:15,057 Arthur. I have a few gifts for you. 158 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:23,983 Wrap it in that feather, and take good care of it. 159 00:16:24,024 --> 00:16:26,026 One other thing... 160 00:16:36,036 --> 00:16:37,955 What is this? 161 00:16:38,038 --> 00:16:41,000 You'll know... in time. 162 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:46,005 And that's it. Time to say goodbye. 163 00:16:46,046 --> 00:16:47,965 Already? 164 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:49,967 As much of a shame as it is, yes. 165 00:16:50,968 --> 00:16:54,054 I actually could've sent you home right away, 166 00:16:54,054 --> 00:16:57,016 but I didn't want to. 167 00:16:58,017 --> 00:16:59,059 Why? 168 00:16:59,059 --> 00:17:04,982 I enjoyed living here with you, Arthur. 169 00:17:04,982 --> 00:17:06,025 Sylvia! 170 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:10,988 I can't protect you with my power, can I? 171 00:17:13,991 --> 00:17:16,076 After all you taught me... 172 00:17:17,953 --> 00:17:19,038 And I made that promise. 173 00:17:19,997 --> 00:17:22,958 This was always going to happen. 174 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:25,044 Our promise doesn't apply in this case. 175 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:30,966 I was shocked at how naturally my next words came forth. 176 00:17:31,967 --> 00:17:34,970 Was it my gratitude towards her that made me feel this way? 177 00:17:35,971 --> 00:17:39,016 The time we had spent together, did that change me? 178 00:17:40,976 --> 00:17:41,977 Or maybe... 179 00:17:43,979 --> 00:17:51,028 I don't care if you're a dragon or a monster! You're my family, Sylvia! I care about you! 180 00:17:51,028 --> 00:17:53,989 You already have a mother. 181 00:17:53,989 --> 00:17:56,033 Then... you're my grandma. 182 00:18:00,996 --> 00:18:02,039 Sylvia? 183 00:18:02,039 --> 00:18:07,002 It's nothing. But could you call me that again? 184 00:18:08,962 --> 00:18:09,963 Grandma. 185 00:18:13,967 --> 00:18:17,012 Thank you, child. 186 00:18:35,030 --> 00:18:39,034 I can't do this! Come with me, Sylvia! 187 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:42,037 Sylvia— 188 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:06,019 Finally decided to settle down, eh? 189 00:19:08,021 --> 00:19:14,987 That couldn't have been lethal, could it? Not someone like you, hit by something like that. 190 00:19:15,028 --> 00:19:17,030 Oh, you noticed? 191 00:19:34,965 --> 00:19:35,966 Was that enough? 192 00:19:36,008 --> 00:19:38,969 Plenty. Thank you. 193 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:40,971 The rest is up to you. 194 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:44,975 Right. I'll take it from here. 195 00:19:47,978 --> 00:19:52,024 Arthur, do you remember what I told you? 196 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:54,067 Yeah, I do. 197 00:19:54,985 --> 00:19:56,987 Then you'll be okay. 198 00:19:56,987 --> 00:19:59,990 But I'm sad. 199 00:19:59,990 --> 00:20:04,077 True. The world is full of sorrow. 200 00:20:04,995 --> 00:20:08,999 Which is why we need to turn it into happiness. 201 00:20:08,999 --> 00:20:11,001 I can't do that! 202 00:20:11,001 --> 00:20:13,003 It's fine if you can't, for now. 203 00:20:14,004 --> 00:20:19,051 But with one step at a time... it's what I want for you. 204 00:20:21,011 --> 00:20:26,016 And I know you can do it. You were the strongest king of all. 205 00:20:27,017 --> 00:20:28,018 Sylvia? 206 00:20:28,977 --> 00:20:33,023 Don't let your heart fill with hatred and rage. 207 00:20:33,982 --> 00:20:39,988 Please, let your new life be one filled with light, King Grey. 208 00:20:41,949 --> 00:20:42,991 Sylvia... 209 00:20:44,993 --> 00:20:48,038 Was it you who— 210 00:20:59,049 --> 00:21:03,011 Okay, Sylvia.