What's that...?
It's flying in the sky!
Could it be...
Guy, do you have any idea what it might be?
I've heard a rumor about flight experiments...
Flight experiments?
Yeah.
They uncovered a hover drive in an old ruin some time ago.
And they attached that to a fon machine.
I've heard about that too.
So they've put it to practical use...
But why did it come here?
I see!
So this is the special assistance he was talking about.
We'll be able to save Mr. McGovern and the others with this, right?
All right!
Everyone, please come on board!
No...
I'm the pilot of the Albiore, Noelle.
I'm here at Emperor Peony's request.
So I was right.
We'll be okay now.
It's too early to relax.
Huh?
There's a force field called the dividing line between the Qliphoth and the Outer Lands.
Once the land passes that point, the speed of the fall will increase rapidly.
If it falls any faster, we won't be able to catch up.
What?!
How much longer until we reach the dividing line?
Only a few seconds!
Please make it in time!
This is bad!
It reached the dividing line!
Get a hold of yourself! Don't give up!
What's that thing?
That's...
Mr. McGovern! Everyone!
Are you all right?
Oh, it's you lot.
We made it!
What is this vehicle?
We'll explain later.
Just hurry on board!
Are you all right?
Yes.
Now, everyone, hurry up!
The land has started to crumble!
It's unable to withstand the strain of the acceleration.
We have to take off now!
If we take any damage, we won't be able to fly.
Please wait! Just a little more!
Master...
We can't wait any longer! We're taking off now!
Hang on...!
Luke, come aboard!
Hurry up!
Climb!
Oh, the town...!
How could this happen?
What's going to happen to the town?
At this rate, it will sink into the mantle.
Oh no...
It's sad to lose your home.
Isn't there anything we can do?
I can't think of anything... There's no way...
That can't be true.
We could, I don't know, operate that Passage Ring thing or something.
We don't know how to do it.
Master Van should know!
Let's interrogate him!
Hey, hey, that's impossible.
I understand how you feel, but–
You don't understand!
Luke...
I'm the one who destroyed Akzeriuth.
So I have to do something!
If I could at least save this town–
Luke!
That's quite enough!
It won't do any good to panic.
The casualties probably won't be limited to here alone.
What do you mean?
The entire continent of Rugnica, which was supported by the same Sephiroth, is in danger of falling as well.
We have to think of something.
Luke, don't be so discouraged.
Jade rarely scolds people.
He only did it because he's taken a liking to you.
Field Marshal! What are you talking about?
Ooh, seems he guessed right.
He did!
What the...?
Why? Why have the battles begun?
This is bad.
Both armies could be annihilated.
This area is no longer supported by a Sephiroth Tree.
This... this must be what my brother is after!
What do you mean?
He's trying to exterminate the people of the Outer Lands.
If he knew about this battle from the Score...
By eliminating the Tree, he could cause both armies to fall.
That is indeed quite an efficient way of killing them.
You've got to be kidding me!
I don't know his reasons, but what Master is doing is insane!
I will go and stop the fighting.
Kimlasca's headquarters should be in Kaitzur.
I will meet with the commanding officer and order an immediate ceasefire.
Understood.
Then let us divide our forces in two.
I will propose the ceasefire to Emperor Peony.
Although I cannot say if it will be accepted.
The front line will continue to–
Count Almandine!
What is the meaning of this?
P–Princess Natalia!
You are... alive?
Why has the war started?
I presume you received a message from Emperor Peony the Ninth stating that the news of my death was false!
But, since he couldn't confirm this information with his own eyes, His Majesty thought it was another plot from Malkuth...
I am to blame for not returning to the castle at once.
However, as you can see now, there is no reason to fight anymore.
I'm the one who caused Akzeriuth's destruction... err, sir.
Luke...
The one who should be held responsible isn't Malkuth, but only me, Luke fon Fabre!
If that's true, then should we stop this battle?
If the reason for war was just a misunderstanding, should you not stop the fighting as soon as possible?
Besides, the battlefield is in danger of falling– no, of being destroyed, just like Akzeriuth!
Now, stop this battle at once!
Arrest them!
Mohs...
H–How rude!
There is no longer any need to treat this girl with respect.
She is but an impostor, after all.
In other words, we should stop the war immediately, right?
Yes, before the land collapses and kills even more people.
I, too, ask this of you.
I am grateful for your assistance in rescuing St. Binah.
But I can't just stop the fighting.
Why?
If Kimlasca retreats, then it would be possible.
We're not in a position where we can order our troops to fall back any more.
Hey, old man! What are you talking about?
Mohs, you may be the Grand Maestro of the Order of Lorelei,
but an insult to me is an insult to the Kingdom of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear!
I have received the sorrowful confessions of a pious believer.
She said she secretly substituted her own grandchild for the Princess.
No way!
There's no way that could be possible.
But...
Stop spewing that nonsense!
It is not nonsense.
Consider the color of her eyes and her hair.
From time immemorial, the members of the royal family of Lanvaldear have always had red hair and emerald eyes.
You, however, have golden hair and your eyes are hazel green.
The late Queen, however, had hair as dark as night.
What's happening?
I don't know...
I have already informed His Majesty of this matter and have presented the evidence.
His Majesty will judge you as a criminal who plotted against his country.
That... That cannot be true!
Now, arrest those people at once!
Bring them to Baticul immediately!
Seems the ceasefire isn't going to happen.
Neither country can listen to my pleas anymore.
And it will probably prove difficult to prevent Mohs from acting on his designs.
Let's trust in Natalia and the others.
What's going to happen now?
Mohs said that she'll be tried, didn't he...?
If we reach Baticul, we might have a chance to speak to him directly.
To His Majesty...
If Uncle doesn't believe us, then what?
We will certainly be executed...
Luke and I both...
Master...
Hey, wait!
Damn!
Where were Luke and Natalia taken?
Surely they won't really execute them... right?
It's a lovely room!
Is this your room, Natalia?
Yes.
I never imagined our return would be like this though.
But, if they locked us here, doesn't it mean we'll have a chance to speak with Uncle?
I hope you are right.
Meryl, impostor of the Princess of Kimlasca,
and the mastermind of Akzeriuth's destruction, Luke.
"Meryl"...?
We hereby divest you of your right of succession.
We also charge you with the slaughter of the rescue party at Akzeriuth.
What are you talking about? I never–
You were once raised as royalty.
We will at least allow you to take your own lives.
You will not suffer.
Poison...
Be grateful, for the King has been merciful.
Father...
Go to hell!
If you think we're just going to drink that, you must be insane!
Then, we have no choice.
I will tell His Majesty that you both drank the wine and went peacefully.
tue lei zwe kuloa riou tue zwe
What the...?
We made it in time.
Tear! Guy! What are you doing here?
We had some unexpected help.
Now, let's get out of here!
Please wait!
Let me meet my father... His Majesty.
I want to hear his true feelings.
Please, I want to talk to him too.
We have to convince Uncle to stop the war!
All right.
Natalia!
Father...
Traitor! How come you're still alive?
Father! Is it true that I am not your real daughter?
Natalia. I didn't want to believe–
Your wet nurse has testified.
You are the daughter of one of the late Queen's maids.
Your name is Meryl.
Correct?
Yes. The real Princess Natalia was stillborn.
But, the Queen's heart could not have borne it.
Which is why I gave my daughter Sylvia's baby, who was born a few days before, to the Queen.
Is that really true, Nanny?
How disgraceful, Meryl.
You learned that you were not the true Princess.
So you aided the destruction of Akzeriuth out of resentment for being torn from your real parents!
N–No! I would never...
Uncle, are you serious?
Do you sincerely believe that story?
I do not want to believe it.
But we found an infant's remains buried where she said.
Even if it were true, Natalia was raised as your own daughter!
Besides, it makes no sense to condemn her for a crime she didn't commit!
Hmph, you must consider your own situation.
You will die here too, as the one who plotted Akzeriuth's destruction.
Uncle, please don't listen to what that jerk says!
Uncle!
Your deaths will make our war against Malkuth official.
Now, Dist, Largo, kill them both!
Dist, I was wondering why you dragged me here, but this...
Oh? Where is Jade?
Really, and I only came because I thought he'd be here.
Natalia...
Asch, restrain them!
Luke...
Hurry up and get out of here!
I just freed you! What are you still doing here?!
You're the one who saved us?
Then, come with us...
Shut up!
I'll hold them back here, now go!
Let's go.
Please, be safe.
What are you doing, you traitor?!
Shut up!
You're the one who betrayed Van and leaked information to Mohs!
You!
You're a God-General and yet you betrayed the Commandant?!
All that matters to me is fulfilling my goal.
That takes priority over my loyalty to Van.
Let's leave Baticul for now!
Yes!
Halt! Traitors!
Out of the way!
Princess Natalia, please run!
W–Why are you...?
Those guys said you were going to be executed for a crime you didn't commit!
Go! We have to protect the Princess!
Those guys...!
Did Asch plan this too?
She's a criminal who usurped the Princess's name.
Move!
Everyone, I am but an impostor not of royal blood.
Do not put yourself in danger for me!
We don't care if you are of royal blood or not.
You're the one who hired us after we lost our jobs!
Quiet! Out of the way! Move!
Please run away, now!
Let's go, Natalia!
Thank you...!