I'm sorry for my selfish request.
Please don't worry.
I don't visit here often, so I wanted to see the city in the morning.
You're Fon Master Ion, aren't you?
You are...?
Would you please come with us without making a fuss?
If you don't...
Fon Master Ion and Anise aren't here.
I don't see Princess Natalia around either.
Who cares about that?
We've already said goodbye, so let's go and end this quickly, right, Master?
So, how do you plan on going to Akzeriuth?
Oh yes, about that...
It seems that Oracle ships are watching the Central Ocean.
It's probably the Grand Maestro faction trying to interfere.
Colonel!
It's the truth.
Well, admittedly, it's still unconfirmed whether it really is the Grand Maestro faction.
So what should we do?
Let's send a decoy ship and head to Chesedonia by land.
The Rotelro Sea near Chesedonia is under Malkuth's control.
Yes, if we manage to reach Chesedonia, we could then go to Kaitzur by ship.
Then let us do that.
I will take the decoy ship.
What?
It's been officially announced that I would join the rescue party to Akzeriuth, hasn't it?
Yes.
Wait a minute, Master. That would mean...
It would make it more believable if they saw me embark.
I see.
They'd be less likely to watch the land route.
What do you think?
Very well then.
Please do.
No way!
Master...
Luke!
All right.
I will inform the king of our decision.
Please wait for me at the square below.
Darn, and I thought I could finally travel with Master, too.
This is part of our strategy, you know.
I know already!
Mister Luke!
A–Anise!
What's wrong?
It's terrible!
Master Ion has disappeared!
When I woke up, his bed was already empty.
I've heard that two guards have disappeared as well.
Mohs is trying to keep this quiet so as to avoid causing a panic.
I searched the whole city for him, but couldn't find him anywhere!
I expect to receive a generous reward, Asch.
Asch...
Be patient.
You'll get it once we arrive.
You are... Asch the Bloody.
Could it be... the God-Generals?
I'm afraid so.
And if that's the case, they are probably already outside the city.
Let's go after them.
That would be foolish.
Why?
Take a look.
Oracle Knights?
If the God-Generals are on the move, traveling by land could prove to be difficult too.
So what?
We could just beat them up and go.
Don't you get it?
Get what?
If we made matters worse, there would be no point in using a decoy.
If only we could leave the city without the enemy noticing us...
Well, about that... I have an idea.
Mohs doesn't seem to be related to this kidnapping.
That's true.
He was pretty angry.
The God-Generals are probably watching the sea route as well.
So, does that mean that Mohs doesn't have anything to do with the God-Generals?
Even if it does, it's not enough to prove that Mohs doesn't want the war.
Here we are.
Where are we?
What's this place?
A weapons factory?
It was in the past.
If we go through, we should be able to leave the town.
All right, then–
I have been waiting for you.
Princess Natalia!
Why are you here?
As princess, I cannot simply sit back and do nothing at such an important time.
Are you saying you wish to come with us?
Are you stupid or what?
Listen here. A princess can't just casually go into the outside world.
Three years ago, I paid a visit to the troops during the battle in northern Chesedonia.
I am fully prepared.
A visit is different from an actual battle.
I think you'd better stay home.
I apologize, but I agree with her.
Shouldn't you return to the castle?
You need not worry.
I am a master of Lanvaldear-style archery.
I am a trained healer as well.
I am certain I will be more useful than you.
What a naive princess.
Did you say something?
No, nothing at all~
Whatever, just don't follow us.
Are you sure it's wise to say such things?
I could tell them about that...
What are you talking about?
I heard what you and Dorian General Grants–
Natalia!
How much did you hear?
I learned that he was the one who kidnapped you, and that you are planning to flee to Daath.
What else? Did you hear anything else?
Nothing else. It was not my intent to eavesdrop.
You haven't told anyone yet, right?
I have not. I am not so indiscreet as to share other people's secrets.
R–Really? That's great.
You won't even tell Guy?
Well, Master told me not to.
Did he?
If I let you come along, will you keep quiet?
If you try to remember our promise even after your escape.
Okay.
All right, let's pinky swear.
Pinky swear?
You used to hate that, did you not?
Huh?
No, it's nothing.
I've decided to let Natalia come with us.
No way!
Luke!
You're really...
Be quiet!
I'm the goodwill ambassador, the one in charge!
My decisions are absolute!
Got it?
I won't be a burden.
And also, please speak to me normally,
and drop the honorifics as well.
Otherwise, people may realize I'm a princess.
Somehow...
...I feel concerned about the future.
What are you staring at so intently?
My face shouldn't be a surprise to you.
Luke... As I thought, you're also...
Let us hurry.
What is this? She just told us not to treat her like a princess, and now she's acting all high and mighty.
Natalia, we don't know what lies ahead.
Let's walk a little slower.
Was this really a good idea?
It must be hard to look after her.
You have my sympathies.
You say that like you don't plan on helping.
What did you expect?
I respectfully decline.
Listen here...
What are you muttering about?
Ah, n–nothing.
Oh dear, now she's angry at us.
You're so noisy!
Stop chattering and walk faster.
You sure are enthusiastic.
Of course.
I'm the goodwill ambassador.
You lot, keep quiet and follow me!
Just watch.
A hero... I'm going to become a hero!
How much longer do we have to walk?
Is it much farther to the exit?
It's dusty and dark here. I really do not like this place.
If you don't like it, just go home.
Are you trying to get rid of me?
If you know you're not wanted, why don't you go back?
Did you just say something?
Aah, Mister Luke, I'm scared! Natalia is being mean to me!
Ah, let go of me!
You're holding on too tight!
Luke! What do you think you're doing, clinging to that child?
She's the one who's clinging to me!
Mister Luke prefers younger girls, doesn't he?
You mean little children, do you not?
Luke and I have a long history together.
But, but, he can stay looonger with someone younger.
With this, Mister Luke's colors will rub off on me, and I'll belong to him~
Get off him this instant!
Ah, Mister Luke!
Really, you're both annoying!
Luke!
Mister Luke!
They seem to be having fun.
How exactly?
Tear.
Mister Luke!
What's wrong?
N–Nothing.
What do you think happened, Mister Luke?
I don't know.
Get away from him!
No~
It's so dark and humid here, and ghosts might come out.
They won't!
Th–Th–That's not possible!
Th–There are no such things!
I–It's nothing!
Let's hurry.
It seems like she's afraid.
You've got to be kidding me.
This is lame.
Master, what's that big thing?
And that one?
That one?
Gah, shut up! How should I know, Thing?!
I'm sorry!!
Luke!
That thing's so annoying. He won't shut up!
Princess Natalia, you mustn't!
Just let me go!
Luke!
Luke, you're... you're safe.
The poor girl.
If Master Luke is in this state, what will happen to their engagement?
This won't do, Luke.
Luke!
You will one day inherit the duchy, and you are also my fiancé.
You have to study hard and get your memories back quickly.
Noisy, Natalia.
I am not noisy.
If you could at least learn to read...
What did you say right now?
Luke!
Natalia, noisy!
Noisy, Natalia!
My name... you called me by my name.
It's okay, don't worry.
I will make sure you recover.
I swear it on my love.
From your perspective as his childhood friend and fiancée, is his amnesia really grave?
I do not worry.
I will help him become the Luke I knew again, without fail.
And he will remember that promise too, I am certain.
Hey, walk a little slower, will you?
Being impatient will do you no good.
Fon Master Ion has been abducted.
Moreover, people are suffering at Akzeriuth.
I understand your feelings, but it's because the situation is so urgent that we need to be cautious.
She's right, Your Highness.
Guy! I told you to drop the honorifics.
Oh, right.
My apologi– Er, I mean...
S–Sorry.
Well then, let us go.
Wait!
What now? At this rate, it will be evening before–
Watch out!
Let's go!
What is that thing?
It seems to be some sort of insect that was nesting here.
This has been bothering me for a while, but that spear...
It's a fusion technique that uses the contamination effect.
Contami...?
Is that where materials are split into fonons and elements?
Yes, it is.
Organic and inorganic entities are differentiated by their fonons, and also by their elements.
I utilize this phenomenon to fuse my spear with the outer layer of my right arm and hide it there.
It's a really complicated technique that he can use because he's the colonel.
Ah, um, Tear.
Thank you for saving me.
It's fine.
I also apologize to everyone for being a burden.
From now on, I will be more careful.
Huh? She's unexpectedly humble.
Don't get in the way.
If I remember correctly, the exit should be around here.
Master, what's this?
It's the emergency exit!
We can get out through here.
Really?
You kept us waiting,
Fon Master Ion.
Where are we?
What the–
Why do I feel uneasy?
Give Ion
back to us!
That's–
What's happening?
So it's you!
Luke!
Asch! Ion is our priority for now.
I know.
You're pretty popular for a piece of trash. Dragging these women around with you...
Who was that?
That was Asch the Bloody.
But...
That guy... his face was... the same as mine...
Luke!
Master!
Are you all right?
We were seen by the enemy.
The decoy strategy is a failure.
What should we do?
Follow Ion by foot, or return to Baticul and cross the sea as originally planned?
Colonel!
This is not the time.
Why?
Why am I the one who has to decide?
Aren't you the one in charge?
We... We're following Ion.
An inescapable fate...
Is it even foreseen by the Score?
What was that?
Who was that guy?
Master, what's wrong?
Those headaches again?
"Those headaches"?
They seem to be aftereffects of his kidnapping.
His head sometimes hurts, and sometimes he even hears voices.
Answer.
Answer, dreck.
Who... Who's there?
You should know.
You're... Asch.
Ion is being taken to the Zao Ruins.
What?
The Zao Ruins.
If you get it, come here immediately,
pathetic little lordling.
Wait, Asch!
Luke.
You said "Asch," if I'm not mistaken?
The Zao Ruins, he said.
Ion is at the Zao Ruins!