Blades holding the souls of the dead...
Dance with the wings of Bladud!
Michael!
Again?!
Witch, your actions are in vain.
That's right!
What, you too?
It is difficult for worldly beings to even lay hands upon Archangel Michael.
--So... --So what?!
Cordelia, wife of Aganippus! Lend this witch of Britain a moment's aid!
What's driving you to do all this?!
Are you fine with Maria being held captive by humans?
Well...
People seek love from God, but God won't answer.
Do you know why?
Huh?
It's easy.
It's because God knows no love.
Right...
God doesn't know love!
Of course God wouldn't know!
People created "love."
You inferior being with no knowledge of love, stop reigning over us already!
There, I said it! I said it!
Michael...!
Viv!
What...?
Viv! Are you all right?!
I closed the hole...
Nothing to it...
Viv!
A-Archangel Michael...
Why did you show so much anger?
My actions were determined not by what she said,
but by the need to punish her for pointing her blade at the Father in the heavens.
So you place no value in her words?
Does the wheat ever rebuke humans, saying that it is too early
to start the sowing of seeds?
Even if the wheat spoke, would humans ever heed its words?
"Maria the Virgin Witch"
"Story 10: I Hate and I Love"
I wonder if Maria's hurt again...
Meow.
Stewed mole should be well suited for their return, right?
Meow...
I wonder if Maria doesn't like it.
Meow.
Really? Viv too?
Edwina! Edwina, help!
Viv... Viv is...!
Was the mole that bad...?
Maria of the forest.
The village on the foothill
has accused you of calling yourself a witch and acting against the heavens' teachings.
Do you admit to that?
I've been a witch since I was born.
Admitting to isn't going to make a difference.
Have you ever been baptized?
Who knows?
I will ask again. Have you--
Who... knows?
Though it may be small, I can see the light.
Is this regarding Lady Maria?
Stop with your "Maria" already, you fool.
I'm talking about England.
My apologies...
The forces of England invading our land had their weapons taken away by some force.
Away into the skies, surprisingly enough!
Could it be the work of a witch or a spirit?
Who knows?
In any case, what providence!
It seems they retreated without arms to a nearby town.
So, what of the village's weapons?
There shouldn't be many around.
Besides that, the cannon bearer chief said that the bombard is ready.
This is our chance!
This battle will be truly meaningful!
Hurry with your preparations, too.
Battle...
The inquisition just started.
A decision won't be made for a while.
If you serve well in the war, I'll take care of it.
So, for now... fight!
Fight... for Lady Maria...
Do you not fear the almighty Father?
Disbelieving the words of the heavens,
and involving yourself in war through the use of magic...
Is it not arrogance?
Fear and arrogance don't mean a thing to me.
I just don't like fighting and killing.
That's all.
Oh? Didn't know you had that expression in you.
Why...
Why hasn't Sir Galfa returned for days?!
Who knows? Maybe he's fooling around with another girl somewhere.
If you're looking for Galfa, why not search the battlefield?
He'll always be out there.
Everyone says the same thing!
What?
Am I fated to go out to battle?!
Battle... Battle... Battle...!
What meaning is there to it?!
Lady Maria...
Do you want to confess your arrogance and ask forgiveness from our grand Father?
No!
As before, I'll do as I please.
And so I tried to have her confess and absolve her sins,
but she said she would not change her ways as a witch.
At this rate, our only option is to leave her to the commoners.
Will that be all right?
Brother Bernard!
--Excuse me? --I'm speaking about Maria.
Ah... Yes.
Please, do as you see fit.
Have you lost interest in Maria...?
Interest...?
Now that is an odd word to use...
All I am doing is placing trust in you regarding the matter at hand.
At least she'll be able to hold onto her life...
You know, you'd have to be mad to pick a fight with Michael.
Not even the Valkyries will face Michael.
Give me a break...
Edwina! Maria is still being held captive. Please help!
Huh? Why me?
You're her friend, right?
Friend?!
You jest. We only met recently.
Maria thinks of you as a friend.
B-But... Even if that was the case, I don't have powers like Viv or Maria...
And to face Michael...?!
I just want to live quietly in solitude...
But that medicine...
I... hurt my friend.
Dovey? Is this what the Church is asking from us?
That is... the will of the church of the earth,
and is not the will of the church of the heavens.
I don't know what you mean by "earth" and "heavens"!
I don't know, but...
...I think this is all wrong!
Say... What do you think, Dovey?
Martha...
I thought Martha could show me the answer to that...
I need to go to the battlefield.
Let's rescue Lady Maria once I return.
Do we have the time to wait?
Why not now...?
I believe it would be difficult with just the two of us.
It would be meaningless if we were to fail and place Lady Maria's verdict in jeopardy.
I'm sure Maria's...
...greatest desire is for you to come and rescue her.
I will come back alive.
I'll save Lady Maria, then...
Then...?
Onward! With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
With the divine protection of Saint Barbara! With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
Saint Barbara! We beseech you to lend your grace to the pitiful cannon bearers!
With the divine protection of Saint Barbara! With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
Onward! With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
With the divine protection of Saint Barbara! With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
Save Lady Maria...
...then...
And so Joseph said he will return for sure.
What are you saying?
So he's going out to battle to save me?
I suppose some things will never change no matter what happens...
Um...
Are you still not able to use magic?
Oh, right.
I guess not.
Why isn't my magic returning?
I see...
Well, we still have time.
Artemis should be here soon with Viv and the guild members to...
What was that?
Heave-ho!
I heard that if you're burned by fire, you won't make it into the heavens...
Did the inquisition come to a verdict?
Isn't this a bit too soon?
I heard they finished the inquisition as quickly as they could...
Well, there is no telling when the witch might use her magic.
I heard a rumor that she had a number of normal people as her henchmen...
In any case, isn't tomorrow a bit too soon?
Tomorrow?! Burn at the stake?!
Tomorrow...? Burn at the stake...?
I'll go and see what's going on with Artemis and the others!
Wait!
Wait...
The decision is quite sudden, but is Le Comte's intention
to do this before the witch regains her magic?
I do know that there was action taken with that intent.
But whether or not she is a heretic is my call as magistrate of the inquisition.
The result is the same.
But I made the decision.
I did reference the Liber Sententiarum Inquisitionis Tholosanae.
I see no problem here.
What were Brother Bernard's thoughts?
It seemed he was interested in the witch...
He... is no longer of of concern.
That means we need to help her now!
So let's hurry, then!
But Viv is...
She just drank the medicine, so she'll probably be asleep until the afternoon or evening...
They'd be done with the burning by then!
What about the guild members?!
I can't get in touch with them...
Please, Edwina!
Please help Maria!
Me?!
I'll do anything in return!
I know! With my body...!
Now! Please shame me!
Settle down for a second!
But... But...!
Stop with the "buts"! Edwina?
Not at all! Michael's in the tangle, right?!
Even Viv didn't stand a chance...
I... don't want to die yet...
Edwina...
I'm sorry, but no...
I'm sorry to have bothered you here...
Please take care of Viv.
With the Church taking these steps,
they may start hunting for witches to accuse of heresy.
You be careful, too...
But...
What are they expecting from me...?
Ezekiel...
I went to Ann's village.
How was Martha?
She was suffering, knowing that she hurt you.
She shouldn't worry...
Of course she will.
I wish I could've seen Martha and Ann...
You can, if you just ask forgiveness from the Heavens.
Forgiveness?
If you would join us, then all things would work out in peace.
I'm sorry...
I'm sorry, Ezekiel...
Why...?
It's just words...!
I just don't want to do that.
But why?!
Because... I wouldn't be myself anymore.
May God's...
Farewell...
...Maria...
Don't be reckless! Stay put!
You're going to die if you don't!
I need to go...
She... has the same... dream as me...
--Viv! --Edwina...!
Not you too...
Meow.
Meow!
Stoned and chased by those she saved...
And those she tried to save...
...are now going to burn her very being.
Witch Maria...
What are you thinking now?
Why...
...was I trying to stop all the fighting?
What didn't I like about it?
I wonder if I just wanted to be praised for saving them...
Did I really want to save the people?
What...
What was I doing...?
Joseph...
Hark! If that town falls, you are free to pillage until sunset!
Fight to your desire!
And annihilate those of England until nothing stands!
Find your glory!
Understood?!
Ensure that they never stand...
Maria!
What filth...
Damn witch...
Look at that conceited look on her face...
How shameless...
These people...
They all came just to see me get burned?
Are they angry?
Why...?
Why do some look happy?
Fire!
What are they doing?!
Hurry and destroy the castle gate!
As it stands, we can't get any closer.
If only the castle wall came down...
Notify the cannon bearer chief!
Tell him to show the power of the bombard!
Witch Maria.
You are hereby sentenced to burn at the stake.
May your soul be cleansed...
Shall we show mercy before she suffers?
That is not necessary.
Now, proceed with the punishment.
I'll charge, so you save Maria in the confusion.
It's my role to charge.
You're going to die.
I am a familiar, so it can't be helped...
Then... let's go in together.
Lady Maria, please wait as I find glory here...!
I bring news!
I bring news to Le Comte!
The bombard will be kindled shortly!
Good!
This will be their end!
With the divine protection of Saint Barbara!
Fire!
We did it!
Now is our chance! Charge!
How dedicated...
I'm so stupid...
Why am I...
Now, let's go!
Right!
Wh-What?!
Wh-What?
Could it be a fellow witch?
Ugh... It's been awhile since I moved so quickly, so my body's...
It's so bright...
Curse the daylight...
Edwina, you...
What do you think you're doing getting yourself burned?
Did you get everyone's approval?!
If you get burned so easily, witches are going to be mocked!
What are you going to do if a witch hunt begins?!
Do...?
The fear of witches is our way of protecting ourselves!
Please...!
Understood.
Seize that witch!
Lord Baal, grant me your power!
Kill her!
We owe you one, Edwina!
Hurry, run!
In the name of Tarvos Trigaranos!
M-Maria and the guild will make amends to you,
so please lend me your powers!
I hope Michael doesn't find us after I use this much magic...
Meow... Meow!
Master, watch out!
Edwina!
If I'm going to get involved any further...
...I may as well get involved by my own will!
Nantosuelta! Protect us!
The witch! The witch Maria is...!
Do you want to come to my house for now?
Take me to the battlefield.
What?!
Battlefield...?
Maria, you haven't regained your magic yet, so...
There's a battle going on in the town England's occupying, right?
Did you come here for loot?
Or...
For the sake of Lady Maria, I need to find my glory!
But... Now that I've met you here, there's something I need to say!
I've got nothing to say to you.
And now...!
I give up...
What a strong girl...
I didn't like those eyes from the first day we met!
Somebody! The bombard...!
They're like bugs...