I'm responsible for this.
I'm going to save her.
With fomicry.
I'm going to make a replica of her.
It was a failure.
The replica was imperfect and ran out of control
while the real Professor was lost to us.
So that's Grand Chokmah.
Grand Chokmah is surrounded by aqueducts controlled by fonic artes.
It may be quite elegant in appearance, but it's still Malkuth's capital.
During wartime, it becomes a real fortress.
The port is closed.
So you've noticed.
That's indeed the case.
What do you mean?
Kimlasca and Malkuth aren't fighting yet.
Perhaps it's because the situation is quite tense.
What should we do? Keep going this way?
If we do that, they will probably mistake us for enemies and open fire.
They believe the Tartarus's disappearance is due to its capture by some unknown party.
So, what should we do then?
Let's land somewhere and go there on foot.
Colonel Curtiss! We thought you were killed at Akzeriuth!
The Governor of Keterburg, Viscount Osborne, can vouch for my identity.
I wish for an audience with His Imperial Majesty.
If it's you alone, Colonel, I can let you pass, but...
Whaaat?! This is Fon Master Ion, leader of the Order of Lorelei!
Grand Chokmah is at heightened security for the time being. We cannot let anyone in without permission.
We'd better wait here.
I'll see His Majesty and request passage immediately.
Please, Jade.
Luke, what's wrong?
I was wondering if Kimlasca and Malkuth could have reached the crisis point.
Just because I destroyed Akzeriuth...
Luke, didn't we say we're going to do what we can?
Guy...
Yeah, you're right.
You're...!
Not bad for a princess.
You're Largo the Black Lion!
What are you doing here?
You'd better keep an eye on more than just what's in front of you, boy.
Guy!
Hey, hey, what's up with him?
Oh, no! He's being controlled by the curse slot.
Sync should be somewhere around here.
Careful! Don't forget about me.
I won't let you!
Very good, Princess.
Master!
Don't!
Another earthquake?!
Natalia, up there!
Guy!
That earthquake gave me away, huh?
Are you after Ion again? Or is it something else?
Grand Maestro Mohs's orders? Or is it the Commandant's?
It's the same either way. We need the Fon Master.
I thought you had disappeared with Akzeriuth, but you're tougher than I thought.
Such impudence! How dare you say that after destroying the town?!
Don't put the blame on the wrong person.
The one who destroyed it was that replica over there.
What's going on?
Largo, we're retreating for now.
We have no choice.
After them!
Yes, sir!
The God-Generals... I didn't expect them to show up here.
Jade, Guy is... We have to heal him!
Guy!
I'll use healing artes.
It's no use.
You can't remove a curse slot with the Seventh Fonon.
Besides, I think it's progressed too far for him to resist it.
No!
If we can go to a safe place, I can remove it.
Master Ion!
Ion, you can do that?
Actually, I'm probably the only one who can.
It's one of the Daathic fonic artes that are passed down only through Fon Masters.
But, Master Ion...
Don't worry, Anise. This is my duty.
This way.
Luke.
Ion, hurry and help Guy.
You will find out about this eventually, so I might as well tell you now.
A curse slot can't completely control the target.
What do you mean?
A curse slot is an arte that stirs up old memories and paralyzes rational thought.
So...
Guy couldn't have attacked you unless he already had a strong desire to kill you.
Guy!
Guy...
Please, leave me alone.
I promised to always watch you, didn't I?
I'm staying with you, Master!
Leave me alone.
Are you stupid?
What?
Do you think you've never done anything to make anyone dislike you at all?
That's not...
Guy is only human.
In all the time he's served you, there were probably occasions when you made him angry.
Right, Guy?
Luke...
Don't make me think even less of you.
But he came back for you.
Yo!
So there was a time when he disliked you enough to want your death.
I think that's true.
But isn't it also true that he believed you could recover?
You don't hold back when you talk to people, do you?
I know that you were trying to comfort me, but you're only making it hurt more.
I'm sorry. Yes, that was harsh, wasn't it...?
But... thank you, Tear.
Luke...
It's done. You should be fine now.
Guy, I'm sorry!
Luke...
I probably did something bad to you.
So that's why...
What's the matter with you?
It's not your fault, you know.
It's not your fault that I hated you enough to want to kill you.
I'm originally from Malkuth.
Huh? Really, Guy?
I was born on Hod.
My relatives had all gathered at the mansion for my fifth birthday.
And just as the Scorer started reading my Score, the war broke out.
The Hod War...
If I recall, Duke Fabre was the one who led the attack to Hod, correct?
Yeah.
The Duke killed my family.
Not just my family. Our servants and all my other relatives too.
He crushed everything that was important to me.
That's why I wanted to make him go through the same thing.
You entered his service for revenge, didn't you?
Gailardia Galan, of the House of Count Gardios.
Oh, so you figured it out, huh?
I was a bit intrigued, so I investigated.
You fight in the Albert style, a technique unique to Hod that doesn't require a shield.
So... you can't really want to be with me, right?
I may be a replica, but I'm still a Fabre.
That's not right.
Well, I'd be lying if I said that I don't have any lingering feelings.
B–But...!
If you don't want me to go with you, then I won't.
But if that's not the case, would you let me accompany you a little longer?
There's something I want to confirm.
All right. I trust you, Guy.
Ah, no, I should say "Guy, please trust me," right?
Either one is fine with me.
Excuse me.
We met earlier, did we not...?
I still haven't introduced myself.
I am Brigadier General Aslan Frings.
I have come to inform you that the Emperor will see you tomorrow.
Oh, so you're the ones dragging my Jade around and keeping him away from home?
And then he goes and gets hit by a fon slot seal. He's nothing but trouble when he's useless, huh?
Ah, no, he's not...
Your Majesty, must you really confuse your guests?
Right. We won't get anywhere if we don't get serious.
Shall we get down to business?
I've heard a little of the situation from Jade.
St. Binah is currently in danger of falling into the Qliphoth.
So it seems.
Apparently, the area around the city has already started to sink.
Then you must evacuate the residents!
I'd like to do just that, but a lot of the council members are reluctant.
Why, Your Majesty? Your countrymen are in danger...
There is the military threat from Kimlasca.
We have received a proclamation from the Kingdom of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear.
"It is with great regret that we must strongly denounce Malkuth's destruction of Akzeriuth
in order to bring about the deaths of the Princess Natalia and the tertiary heir to the throne, Luke."
"In the name of Lorelei and Yulia, we shall initiate sanctions immediately."
It's an actual declaration of war...
My father is mistaken!
Or is he, Princess Natalia?
We believe that Kimlasca destroyed Akzeriuth as an excuse to start a war.
My country would never resort to such despicable tactics!
Akzeriuth was my fault...
Luke, everyone here knows the truth.
But who caused it is not what's important.
Yeah, the problem is that the council members think that it's Kimlasca making St. Binah sink.
They also think that any soldiers they send to rescue the residents will disappear with the town, don't they?
Exactly.
Then please let us go instead!
I'm a criminal to this country.
It's my fault all this is happening!
Luke...
That's why I want to do anything I can.
I want to save everyone!
If I could make a suggestion, Luke and my unit could go to St. Binah's rescue
while General Nordheim contains the northern advance of the Kimlascan forces.
That seems like it would work. What do you think, Sesemann?
Jade is saying we can trust them this time.
Well, I'll try to persuade the council to come around.
I'm in your debt, gramps.
Then, you won't abandon St. Binah?
Of course I won't.
Although you will be the ones who are going to save them.
Well then, I have to summon the council now.
They are my precious citizens. Please help them.
I'm counting on you.
We'll give it our all.
Ah, Jade, I'll be seeing you later.
Yes.
Can we really come along?
Yes, he seems to want to talk to all of us.
I wonder what he wants to tell us.
He should be busy...
Please don't get too shocked.
I'm coming in, Your Majesty.
Ah, you've come.
Those are...
Rappigs...
They're my pets. Cute, aren't they?
Ah, yeah...
Y–You have most unusual pets.
They're cute!
That one's Nephry, and that guy's Aslan.
The one with the runny nose is Saphir.
Oh, what do you want, my cute, little Jade?
Your Majesty, I must request again that you not give your pets people's names without their permission.
You even used my sister's name.
What's the problem? They're easy to remember.
They're popular among the maids too.
I hope you didn't call us here just to show off your pets.
Oh, right. I wanted to talk to you, Gailardia.
I had thought that all of Count Gardios's family perished when the island of Hod sunk...
My apologies.
As heir to House Gardios, it was my obligation to present myself to Your Majesty immediately.
However, for some time I have neglected my duty and pursued personal matters instead.
I am prepared to accept your censure.
Guy!
Hey, I'm not reproaching you or anything.
You probably had your reasons.
Besides, the imperial treasury is currently in charge of House Gardios's accounts and estates.
If you wish, I can give you your title back.
Ooh? Guy is going to become a Count?
No.
I am fully aware that this is selfish, but I have something to do now, with Luke and everyone.
Guy...
Huh? What a waste...
Anise.
Well, if that's what you want, I don't have a problem with it.
Instead, I'll send someone special to assist you in St. Binah.
To assist us...?
What do you have in mind now, Your Majesty?
Well, you'll have to wait and see.
Don't panic!
The injured, the elderly, and the children can take the carriages!
Here, come this way!
My, my. You've really helped us here.
The land has begun to sink, but the military wouldn't do anything.
But, Father, since the Kimlascan army broke through Kaitzur, we can't afford to let the troops leave the city.
Evacuating the civilians should take priority!
We have received permission from the Emperor.
Reinforcements should arrive soon.
Thank you, Jade, my boy.
Field Marshal, please stop that.
I'm already retired.
Jade!
They're asking for you over there.
Ah, are there any residents left?
I'll verify once again–
Ah, it's all right. We're the only ones left.
Then, please hurry.
Mr. McGovern!
Luke!
That's...
I'll jump down and sing a fonic hymn!
Don't! It's too far.
What should we...
Mr. McGovern! Everyone!