I listen to a boring song as I stare out the window
Let me don a dress and dance for you
Am I insane? Please tell me
Someday, the wind will take me away
And now we can't remember it
Why don't I have wings to float in the sky,
like the wind, like the clouds?
Why don't I have wings to sink into the all-enveloping night,
like the stars, like the moon? Ahh
Speak after you have swallowed your food!
Well, I think we should start by clearing His Lordship's name.
We can't even go outside right now, much less see the empress...
Your Lordship. Please eat something.
At least have some fruit or something to drink...
We Methuselahs feel exhaustion as well as hunger.
You need to keep yourself nourished.
Forget about me. This is none of your concern...
None of our concern?!
Asta-san?!
Don't act conceited, runt! Duchess!
I only rescued you because of orders! I couldn't care less about you!
Dobitoc!
Your Lordship!
An imperial nobleman, crying in front of people...
Just how did the Duchess of Moldova raise her grandchild?!
Do not speak ill of my grandmother!
Not even you can get away with insulting her!
What would your grandmother say if she saw you just now, I wonder?
You're right.
Your Lordship...
I will grieve no more.
Well, then. Let us go. Father!
Go where?
There is a conference taking place at the imperial palace.
I assume the Duchess of Moldova's assassination will be announced.
If properly timed, we may be able to appeal to Her Majesty directly.
And I'm your witness, huh?
Umm... I should also Esther!
Could you accompany me? I have business to attend to in the city.
Sure.
Don't do anything reckless, now.
That reminds me, I hear your sword broke.
I've informed Candaroglu, so get a replacement sword from him.
T-thank you.
Priest! Let's go!
Oh, right! Wait for me! Asta-san!
Wow! Look at all those people!
Let's see... Where might the empress be?
Call her "Her Majesty"!
Her Majesty is there, inside that palace...
Wow! Is that so? Talk about amazing!
Must be really high-maintenance!
Please, behave yourself!
What are you so afraid of?
With your beauty and my eloquence, we're unstoppable!
We'll clear the count's name in no time!
Maybe I should have left you behind after all.
Without me, your story about Outer World envoys would seem flimsy.
Plus, I'd like Esther-san to watch the count a little bit more...
I see you haven't changed. Huh?
You didn't want either of them to be put in harm's way.
Oh? Whatever do you mean?
Playing dumb, I see.
But it won't do you any good to always handle things on your own.
Yes... That's true.
That said, I do understand your concern.
She's a lot like how I used to be. She may run amok if left alone.
It's good to see you again, Princess Astharoshe.
It's been four years, I believe.
Duke!
Who is this?
Sir Süleyman, Duke of Tigris.
Deputy head of the Imperial Privy Council.
Your Lordship! It is good to see you again!
"Süleyman" will do, Princess. Or "Uncle", as you used to call me...
R-right!
Wow! I've never seen you all nervous before, Asta-san!
Oh? Have you changed your personal attendant?
Y-yes. I took him in recently, but he's negligent and absentminded...
You're terrible! Since when am I absent-
How utterly embarrassing...
Not at all.
Incidentally, Princess. Do you know what today's meeting is about?
I've heard it's about the Duchess of Moldova's death...
Supposedly, someone raided her manor...
I've also heard rumors that her grandson was spotted at the scene.
It seems that way.
It's still unconfirmed, but I hear he was accompanied by two Terrans,
one male and one female.
Terrans?
Yes. An investigation of the scene has turned up evidence
that they came from somewhere very near the Vatican.
This is a serious situation.
Vatican officials have murdered an Imperial Privy Council member.
There is no doubt this will develop into a grave international issue.
I'm sure I'll soon be put in charge of clarifying this incident.
I may require your help at some point, Princess.
My help?
Very few have experience working in the Outer World, after all.
I'm also told that Her Majesty expects great things of you.
No, I'm not really that special...
Looks like it's time...
Well then, Princess. I take my leave now.
We must hurry, too!
Right!
All rise for Her Imperial Majesty!
I thank you all for coming, my beloved children of the night.
Your Lordship?
To be honest, this is my first time visiting this side of the capital...
We Methuselahs only live on the west side.
If necessary, we have the Terrans come to us,
so we have no need to go east. Which is why-
Your Lordship. Maybe we should go back, then?
No. I'll keep searching a little more.
Your Lordship!
Is Mimar-san really connected to the incident at the mansion?
Their raid was timed too perfectly.
They must have known about my return in advance.
But... I just can't believe it.
He was my grandmother's personal attendant.
Even though he's independent now,
he would do anything to help the Moldova house.
Then that's all the more reason why-
Even so...
Even so, a traitor is a traitor. Am I wrong?
Your Lordship...
You needn't come along if you don't want to.
No! I can't possibly leave you all alone!
You're not my attendant. You have no obligation to follow me.
Obligation?! It's not like that!
Let me see that!
Esther! What are you doing?!
Leave it to me! I'm probably better at figuring out city maps like this!
Esther... You can read the imperial language?
Sorry...
Hey, there! You guys!
Want some tea? It's good!
What do you say? It's 20 akce a cup, but I'll make it 30 akce for two!
No thanks. I'm busy.
Oh, come on, now! Are you two on a secret date today?
I-Is that how we look?!
Of course! You look good together! I'm so jealous!
What an uncouth little girl.
So, how much?
30 akce for two cups!
You may keep the change.
Thanks!
Esther.
Thank you!
Say, girl. Where about are we? Eh?
I'm looking for a drug wholesaler named Mimar.
Mimar-san, the trader? Yeah! He's just up here!
Shall I show you the way? T-That would be great!
Esther! Let's go with the girl!
How rude, always calling me "girl"!
I'll have you know my name is actually Seth!
This way!
This way's a shortcut!
There it is!
Ah. Thank you, girl. You may go now.
Whoa, talk about high-and-mighty!
I already told you, my name is Seth!
You'll have a tough time dating this guy, lady.
Eh?
Take my advice. You should choose really carefully.
M-mind your own business! Now get lost!
Okay!
Honestly. What a nuisance...
This smell... It can't be!
Your Lordship?!
Hold on, Esther!
Mimar-san...
Your Lordship!
He's still alive!
Mimar!
Say something, Mimar! Can you hear me?!
Mimar-san!
What happened, Mimar?!
Forgive me... young master...
I never once suspected that he...
...that he had planned to kill...
...the Duchess...
"He?!"
Who?! Tell me, Mimar! Your Lordship!
Who killed my grandmother?!
The Baron of Luxor, Radu Barvon...
Mimar-san!
This can't be...
Radu? That's impossible!
He's dead! Right, Esther?!
Why?! Why would he do that?!
Your Lordship!
Esther! What's wrong, Esther?! Are you all right?!
Esther... Hold on! I'll get you to a hospital right away!
No!
They'll learn where you are!
This is no time for that!
Esther! Esther!
You seem to be troubled.
Shall I help you out?
What do you want?
Esther!
Oh no!
We need to stop the bleeding! Hold down here!
Who are you?
Me? I already told you.
I'm Seth.
Just an ordinary pretty girl!
I know this will not remain forever
However, it's beautiful
Your eyes, hands, and your warm smile
They're my treasure
It's hard to forget
I wish there was a solution
Don't spend your time in confusion
I'll turn back now and spread
My broken wings- still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings- how far should I go drifting in the wind
Higher and higher in the light (My broken wings)
Still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings- how far should I go drifting in the wind
Across the sky, just keep on flying
(What's falling from the sky is not rain... )
The Night Lords III. "The Island of Her Darling Children"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.