Adol, you must defeat my evil side to help me become human.
Do you think you can defeat me ?!
Fact !!
Once, there existed a land of peace and prosperity.
Ruled by two beautiful goddesses and six wise priests, the land of Ys was a world of magic.
A special metal, known as Cleria, made from the magic of the mysterious Black Pearl...
...made life easier for the people of the land.
However, unknown to the people, an evil force had arisen from this magic.
Blaming Cleria for the sudden appearance of evil...
...the priests buried the metal deep in the earth.
They then took the Black Pearl and hid it within the land of Ys.
The priests lifted their land into the sky hoping that peace would prevail...
...after which, the land of Ys would return.
700 years later, evil demons appeared on Earth, dooming its people once again.
But there was a small ray of hope.
A red haired adventurer, guided by the two goddesses...
...fought the demons valiantly and brought peace back to the Earth.
His name was Adol Christin.
Adol's fight was to end with the defeat of the evil Dark Fact.
However, with the six books of Ys brought together...
...a revelation of fate was about to begin.
It is meant to be.
Go, Adol, your real journey is about to begin.
Adol, our hopes and those of the people are in your hands.
We are a part of Ys.
Adol, I'm sorry I can't come with you. Please, save the future of Ys.
Feena !
Feena !!
All contact with Darm Tower has been cut off. What shall we do ?
Interesting. Let's see how far this Adol can go.
As you wish.
Keep the battle lines straight ! We must save the sacrifice !
Everyone, follow Sada's orders !
We can't defeat the demons ! They're too powerful !
Idiot !!
Everyone is running scared !
Goto, can't we do anything against these demons ?
They're surrounding us !
Don't give up ! We must fight !
More demons...?
Now's our chance ! Run !
Are you alright ?
Get away from here. There are demons...
Yes, I know. Can you stand ?
Who are you ?
I'm Lilia.
Where am I ?
Just outside of Rance village.
Rance ? Isn't this Esteria ?
No, this is Ys.
Ys...?
Hey, please hang on ? Hang on ?!
Episode I:
The Lost Paradise
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Well, well. You've recovered from your injuries.
You're a very strong person. Maybe it's because you're young.
Adol, here are some clothes which belonged to my late husband.
Thank you for everything.
See...with my expertise, all injuries can be cured in one night.
That's because I'm...
I know, I know, Mr. Crea. You are the best doctor in Ys.
I've just seen demons attacking people. Why are there demons here ?
There are no demons in Ys.
Ys is at peace, but it may be an illusion.
By the way, where are you from ? Are you a book salesman ?
What is this strange writing ?
That is...
Well, I have seen this writing somewhere before.
The Closed Mines of Rasteenie.
A long time ago, when I was looking for some herbs, I found this writing on a stone wall.
The Closed Mines of Rasteenie ?
There's a story that a temple to the six priests is located deep inside the mines.
A sanctuary known as Toru.
That's just a rumor.
But Doctor, it's a story that's still told by our people.
Perhaps it is told by YOUR family. Good bye.
Doctor !
Lilia.
The writings of Ys in the Sanctuary of Toru...
You want to ask the Elders ? They'll oppose us !
We gave sacrifices once a year back in the old days, but now...?
So what can we do ? Are we going to fight again ? Impossible !
What we have to do is convince the Elders to stop the sacrifices.
Quiet ! Someone's coming.
There are so many skinny goats this year.
Well, I don't think so Doctor.
Okay. Oh, by the way, the patient at Banoa's house is well.
That's great news.
I assume that young man is a swordsman of some kind...a very good swordsman.
Really ?
Oh yes, a very good doctor like myself is able to recognize a person's profession.
Is this the guy named Adol ?
Yes.
We can't miss this opportunity if he's a swordsman. We should ask him to join us.
No way ! I can't trust an outsider.
Are you scared ?
Shut up !
So, should we ask him ?
Not now...but maybe later.
What a beautiful melody.
Yeah, someone taught me how to play it.
Is that person special to you ?
Umm...Well...
Rance is a very beautiful village.
But, behind this beauty, horrible things are going on.
It's a lie that Ys is at peace. In order to survive, people are doing terrible things.
Can you tell me about the Sanctuary of Toru ?
Sure, but why ?
By knowing the secrets inside Toru...
...I'm sure I'll understand the real reason I was brought to Ys.
The situation is getting worse. We were only supposed to give sacrifices once a year.
We must do what the demons demand. That is the way life is.
But Elder, no one is going to survive in this village !
No, we must not fight. The demons created the sky and the ground.
Nonsense !
They give us the rain when we need it. And the sunshine as well.
They would not kill all of us.
In order to keep the peace, a sacrifice is necessary.
Please, ask them why they increase the number of sacrifices.
I cannot.
It can't be !
It's the sign that they want another sacrifice.
A sacrifice was given just three days ago !
Dammit ! It's happening again.
Thanks again for everything.
Please take care of yourself.
I've heard that the Closed Mines of Rasteenie are a dangerous place.
I will.
Please wait. I want to come with you.
Lilia.
I'm the only person who knows a lot about Toru.
And...and...I don't know how, but I understand why you came here.
I, too, feel that something bad is happening in Ys.
Lilia ! Don't worry about her. She can get carried away sometimes.
Mother !
Please wait for me here. I'm sure I can find the Sanctuary of Toru.
The mines.
Lilia...Lilia... Where are you ?
No, she can't be...
``We only invite the one who is chosen''
Who's there ?
A shrine. Is this the Sanctuary of Toru ?
Dark Fact.
Who's it going to be ?
They just had one a few days ago.
Excuse me...Pardon me.
Oh, Lilia. Where are you going ?
To the Closed Mines of Rasteenie.
What ?! You mustn't ?!
I'll be fine. Please, let me go.
As the Elder of Rance, I must tell you the will of the demons !
Another sacrifice will be chosen ! Let us begin !
NO !
The sacrifice will be Lilia.
Wait ! That girl was chosen first. Lilia just tried to protect her.
What are you talking about ?
The sacrifice should be your daughter.
Please stop mother. I'll go.
Lilia...Lilia... Please don't go !
Lilia !!
Wait !
Stop, you fool !
Why do you claim a sacrifice so often ? We cannot bear this anymore.
What do you all think ?
It's true.
Are you prepared to bring ruin upon us ?
But Elder !
Please, stop. Please...
Right now, we must follow their orders.
700 years ago six priests made a big mistake.
Even though they raised the land, as long as the Black Pearl exists...
...the demons will continue to thrive.
Their power will increase and they will conquer the world.
To you, the chosen one, I am giving the power of the priests.
The power of magic to defeat the demons.
Fact...
But, beware. The power you now have can also create evil.
The real peace will come when your power and the hope of the Goddesses is united.
Goddesses ? You mean the two Goddesses of Ys ?
Lilia ?!
Fact, what do you want me to do ?
I have finally been freed from my body and have joined the flow of fate.
But Adol, you must still discover your own fate for yourself.
Go now and fight brave warrior. The power of the priests is with you.
That was...
...an illusion ? No...Lilia !!
Stop...Stop at once !
You must not make the demons angry. Do you want to destroy the world ?
We've had enough !
We can't keep silent anymore !
We're going to show those demons what we can do.
Yeah, let's go.
Alright. Do whatever you want, but keep this in mind...
...if you should fail, your families will be the next sacrifices.
That's not fair. Please, return my daughter.
Do we have to obey the orders of demons after all ?
Why don't you all stand up and fight against them ?
Adol.
Adol ?
That's Adol ?
Have you been living like this for these hundreds of years ?
It is none of your business, outsider !
How foolish ! Mr. Crea, where did they take Lilia ?
To the ruins behind that mountain.
Wait ! Where are you going ?
I'm going to save Lilia.
Everyone, stop him !
Somebody capture him !
Why are you trying to stop me ?
Hold on Adol... Here, take this !
If you think you can go up against the demons, show us how it should be done.
I understand. Wait for me !
Move !
Adol.
How can this be happening ? How can this be...?
If the demons are strong, there's no way Adol can win alone.
If he does manage to defeat them though, he'll be able to save Lilia.
You're right.
The poor girl has a fear of death. The agonies of death are the most beautiful gifts to bestow.
That's right. Blame the people who have abandoned you.
Blame them for your misfortune. Fill your mind with evil.
Hatred and the fear of death is what we want.
I don't blame anyone.
I'll gladly give you my life, so please stop the sacrifices.
That is unacceptable. Until the proper time comes, the sacrifices will continue.
Why can't you absorb her hatred ?
It can't be. You're...
Adol !
Lilia !
Fool. Do you think a mere human can stand against us ?
Humans don't live under the demons' control !
I'll save you Lilia.
What have you done to Lilia ?!
I have never seen such a strong human before.
Come on Lilia, let's get out of here !
No. Fighting only makes for more sacrifices later.
I won't let that happen !
Adol, behind you !
I must have underestimated you before ! You will never leave here alive !
Dammit !
This sword... This sword is useless !
Lilia, jump ! Let go !
Are you hurt ?
I'm alright.
Stay back !
Stop ! Please, stop !
I'm your sacrifice, not him ! You should kill me !
Why do you want to protect these humans ? I see, you don't know anything, do you ?
No ! Run away !
Lilia.
Don't forget that the power of the priests is with you.
Fact ?
Give me the power !
Magic ? How can a human...Impossible !
Lilia, get down !
Why do you obey them ? You should be...
That was the power of magic ?
A very frightening power.
I received the power at Toru. With it, I can fight against any demon.
Any demon...
Adol was able to kill Beragander.
He's pretty good, but we don't have time to worry about him now.
You mean the goddesses ?
Yes. We know they have arrived on this land. We must find them first.
Where we rule Ys, they cannot use their powers.
And if they do, we can easily find their location.
And what of Adol ?
Leave him be. He has no idea what he is up against...He will though, soon enough.
Mother !
You mean you have managed to kill Lord Beragander ?!
The world will be destroyed for what you have done !
Elder, we must fight ! We can do it !
No one wants their family to be the next sacrifice. It's time to stand against them.
What are saying ?! The world will come to an end !
That may be true, but if all hope is lost, we can still escape to the Earth.
Earth ? What do you mean ? The whole world is coming to an end !
Don't you know...?
There is a large land underneath Ys. Ys is a kind of small island floating in the sky.
Don't lie to us !
Wait ! Let's listen to his story.
Elder, what does the edge of this world look like ?
There is Sarumon Shrine on that end and the Icewall of Noltia on the other.
So, what's behind them ?
Only darkness.
No ! There is more to the world behind them.
I'm from there. A place where people have defeated the demons and obtained real peace.
He's the harbinger of death !
Seize him ! The demons warned us of the one who will destroy our world !
Stop...What are you doing ?
Stop it !
Everyone stop !
Behold ! He finally shows his true self.
Don't kill him. We should offer him to the demons.
Why...Why don't you listen to me ? Please, believe my...!
The books of Ys lead Adol Christin to the land in the sky...
...but he finds only betrayal and loneliness there.
He knows nothing about the demons' plans...
...the whereabouts of the two goddesses, or his own fate.
When I tell the truth...
...when I had the dream...
Sora wo someru asayake ...the morning sun turned the sky red.
Make me try again...
...make me fly again...
Tooi toki no tabibito ...distant time traveller.
Kaze no naka ni ukabiagaru Megami yo Oh Goddess, you appeared to me in the wind.
Maboroshi demo sore wa eien no Even if it's an illusion...
...yasuragi darou ...it may bring eternal peace
Hito wa itsumo yume no tame ni ikiteru Everyone lives to realize their dreams.
Kizudarake no ude no nakani ima ai wo kanjiru I feel love inside your scarred arms.
Translation Saiya-Jin Production
Editing Craig Whittington Andrew J. Brewer Todd Perkins Hiroaki Fukuda
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NEXT TIME:
Ys
Temple In The Sky -- The Adventures Of Adol Christin
To prove he's telling the truth to the people of Ys.
...Adol Christin takes Sada and his friends to the Icewall of Noltia.
On the way he meets his beloved Feena and Leia.
However, after the brief reunion, they are taken by Dalles to Sarumon Shrine.
Next time...
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD