Raven?
Pardon my lateness, Milord.
I'm so glad you're safe.
Milady, you weren't hurt, were you?
No, I...
Don't worry. I protected Lydia well.
Being with you is what's most dangerous.
Did you see her? She's a fairy doctor!
It's been a hundred years since I last saw one in this town.
They said they were going to the Isle of Mannern.
I want to go back too.
I want to go back!
We can go back too if the merrow get released.
Hey, little ones.
What do you mean by going back?
Oh, it's just a cat.
I'm not a cat.
I'm the fairy doctor's partner.
If you're her friend, then tell her to help the merrow.
The merrow have long been in mourning.
Because the master of the island never came back.
A fairy doctor should be able to do something, right?
Don't ask for the impossible!
Hey, do you know about the Noble Sword of the Merrow?
I think I've heard about it.
We don't know, but...
I'm sure our relatives would know.
Then, can you please introduce me?
Let's board the ship together and go to the island.
We can board the ship?
The human ship?
We can reach the island by ship?
I can arrange it with the fairy doctor for you lads.
Sheesh, what would Lydia do without me?
Here's the decoction.
I'm sorry.
Is she the only one who's seasick?
It's rare to see folks so well and lively on their first visit to this island.
By the way, innkeeper. There's an old castle on this island, is there not?
Yes, there is.
You're wondering if you can make use of the castle?
Is the castle open for use?
Certainly not. It's our lord's castle.
However, since you've come all this way to this remote island...
...you must be one of the Earl's successors, correct?
I see.
So, many impostors claiming to be the Blue Knight Earl have come to the island?
My family has served the Earl's family for generations.
In the event that you prove your authenticity, it'd be my honour to serve you as well.
But, a word of caution.
As far as I know, anyone whom I've talked to about this has been found dead and washed ashore within three days.
You mean, everyone who went to the castle died at sea?
I'm afraid so, Miss.
They were probably dragged into the sea by the merrow.
Have you seen the merrow before?
I've never seen a pure-blooded merrow, but everyone on this island has merrow blood.
So innkeeper, does that mean you have webbed fingers and scales too?
No, but I have a fin on my back.
As expected from a butler of the Earl's family.
I am honoured to receive your kind words.
We shall stay here at this inn for the night.
Please enjoy your stay.
I'll bring the medicine later.
I'm going to go ask for some water and a slice of lemon.
Lydia, may I ask what you're doing?
A fairy got lost, so I'm making a path for him.
What kind of fairy?
A brownie.
He's brown, small and has a cute face.
So, can I make a path for him too?
Would you like to try?
Is he following?
Yes. But, is this any fun since you can't see him?
It's kind of strange when I try to imagine it.
Is this also one of the fairy doctor's jobs?
Yes. We work hard to contribute to an easier co-existence between humans and fairies.
If we don't gain the trust of the fairies, we won't be able to barter with them.
So that's how it works?
But, you don't believe in fairies, right?
They don't exist in my reality.
But, the breadth of your reality is broader than anyone else's.
People with good eyes can see far, right?
I can't help but believe that's the case when I listen your stories.
You're strange.
I'm sorry.
How do I say it?
That's the first time I've heard it from that perspective.
Really?
Come to think of it, where did Nico go? He was here just a moment ago.
I've never talked so much about fairies to anyone outside my family.
You rescued me on board that ship too.
But, I know that you're only my ally until we find the noble sword.
What else?
And, in spite of how much I know that whatever you tell me is just a lie to make me feel better...
...I feel that I'd still get deceived by you.
I wonder if you really understand me.
Please don't misunderstand, okay?
I don't trust you.
But, it made me happy... just a little bit.
Hey, don't touch my hair!
So soft, just like cat's fur...
...yet, there's not a single tangle.
Do fairies retroactively comb your hair?
Fairies prefer blondes.
They're not interested in this rust-coloured hair.
Caramel coloured.
It suits you better.
I wonder if it tastes as sweet as it looks.
Why can't I escape?
Please come in.
Dinner is served.
Raven...
...you've got bloody brilliant timing.
Yes.
Raven, Lydia is such an interesting girl.
Just when I think things will go as planned, they don't.
Yet, she's unbelievably kind-hearted, doesn't have a single drop of unkindness in her...
...and speaks whatever is on her mind.
Yes.
On top of that, even though I'm a bad person...
...if I'm in trouble, she won't abandon me.
She's different from the others, isn't she?
Because of that, I told her a bit about my past.
I guess I was acting rather strangely because my brain was taken.
But, it seems that she hates liars.
Her mysterious eyes probably see through all of my lies and deceptions.
I'm nothing but a lie.
A fake name... a fake lineage... everything about me is a lie.
To me, there are only true lies and fake lies.
Lord Edgar.
If you insist on leaving me, then I shall die here.
I'm sure she's aware that my only truth is in my true lies.
Are you going to tell Miss Lydia everything?
No, I couldn't possibly do that.
I need her to unlock the riddle of the fairy's song.
After that, we shall proceed as planned regardless of whether or not the merrow really exist.
Is that your decision?
I have no other options, Raven.
You're the only one I have left after I lost Ermine.
There's no other way to escape that man's grasp.
What happened to Ermine wasn't your fault, Lord Edgar.
That's where you're wrong, Raven.
She did it all for me.
That's why I have an obligation to bring myself back to life.
To that end...
Please treasure your life.
I know.
You remind me of Ermine when you talk like that.
Lord Edgar, the doctor said to abstain from alcohol until your wounds heal.
I'm sorry.
Ermine was too lenient with me, so I developed bad habits.
I guess I would get told off for doing such things.
Please retire for the night.
Also, please take Lydia to her room.
Understood.
No. Stay away from me!
Please don't kill me!
I'm terribly sorry.
It's my fault, isn't it?
I'm sorry for not noticing.
Um, I'm sorry.
It's only natural that murder is frightening.
You saved me before, but...
...are you going to kill me now?
I don't think it would benefit Lord Edgar to kill you now.
Threatening me won't work!
I won't do anything that I don't think is right.
Fairy doctors sure have a lot of freedom.
Fairy doctors aren't forced into their profession.
I envy you.
I was already a sprite's slave when I was born.
Lord Edgar was the one who became the master of that blood seeking sprite.
So, if he commanded it, that sprite within you would force you to kill regardless of your own will?
Lord Edgar would never command me to do something like that.
Sprites will rush to attack whenever they sense their master's enemies.
Until then, I wasn't aware that I had my own will.
My surroundings often turned into a sea of blood.
So that's why Edgar was labelled a murderer when he was known as Sir John.
In spite of that, Lord Edgar never abandoned me.
He taught me many important lessons.
Without a master, my soul...
...would be controlled by a heartless sprite.
In that case, even if it wasn't Edgar, you'd be all right as long as you had a master, right?
Then, will you be able to take me in?
Will you be able to teach me the difference between right and wrong, tame me...
...and never order me to kill?
I'll take you to your room.
I wasn't able to ask who Ermine was.
I think it's safe to assume that Jack-in-the-Green refers to this island.
A green sprite enshrouded in foliage.
From the ship, this island looks like a crouching Green Man.
I see.
I guess you were right in guessing that this is the merrow's island.
Next, spunkie refers to a will-o'-the-wisp.
Shall we search the cemetery then?
No. According to folklore, spunkies are the spirits of children who died before they were baptised.
That means they were buried somewhere outside the cemetery?
What a beautiful garden.
It's well kept.
Who'd believe it's been uninhabited for three hundred years.
Let's search for the spunkie's cradle first.
I'll search the far end of the garden then.
Lydia, you come with me.
Why should I go with you?
Because I think I might get lost.
I've got to keep it together! It's not like he wants to be with me.
He just wants to keep me in sight.
Say, aren't you scared?
Of what?
Impostors who tried to steal the noble sword were dragged into the sea by the merrow.
Would you mourn for me if that happened?
Ask Ermine to do that!
Ermine?
How did you...?
She's your lover, isn't she?
She was the one who pampered you.
You've got it wrong. Don't worry.
Why would I be worried in the first place?
It's just my simple desire.
Look here! Would you please stop teasing me?
Regarding that, I don't remember ever talking about Ermine.
Eavesdropping?
Ermine is Raven's sister.
She was a dear friend.
I felt I'd do anything for her if it'd make her happy.
I see. She was a special person, wasn't she?
I'm sorry. I wasn't eavesdropping on purpose.
I don't understand you at all...
...but I'm sure that the people close to you are happy.
Do you have wings?
I just felt like you were hiding your fairy wings or something.
You're the more mysterious one.
It's like you're not a bad person at all.
For the sleeping merchildren, huh?
It does look like a memorial of sorts.
It's a grave for merrow children.
I see.
Which means, they're burying their own children as if they were merrow.
You don't believe in the merrow?
Everyone on the island believes in the existence of the merrow.
You plan on becoming their lord, don't you?
I can't become their lord if I don't believe in fairies?
If it's natural for the islanders to have scales and fins, then that's all there is to it.
Do you think the same way about Raven's sprite?
Raven talked to you about that?
Yes.
I wouldn't know if Raven has a sprite or not.
All that's needed is for me to understand what kind of person he is, his needs, and what I can do for him.
There ought to be a limit to your fearlessness.
But, a man with a strong heart like him...
...might just be fit to be the Blue Knight Earl.
Anyway, this must be the spunkie's cradle.
Next is the dance with the pixies under the moonlit night.
What might this be?
I think it's talking about a fairy ring made by pixies.
The ring in which fairies dance under the moonlit night must be on grass.
Like that?
Yeah. Perhaps that's it.
What is it?
Nothing. This isn't an authentic fairy ring.
What would happen if it were authentic?
We could get captured by fairies if it were.
Really?
Lydia, look!
The scenery looks different from this spot.
That's...!
We've been tricked.
We can't get inside through a painted door.
The only way in is through the front gate, I suppose.
Let's search this area from inside.
Why hello there, John.
We meet again.
You just don't give up.
It seems that the merrow's star is located somewhere inside this castle.
I will find it.
Release the girl quietly.
Release?
Yes.
The larcenist kidnapped the professor's daughter according to the news.
I see. But, Lydia...
...I think he's more dangerous than I am.
You've got some nerve, you larcenist!
Miss Carlton, you mustn't trust this man!
Raven, over here!
Don't be afraid!
He's just one man!
Lydia, now is our chance!
Lydia!
Father!
I heard that you got kidnapped.
Are you the kidnapper?
Let go of Lydia!
Nice to meet you, Mr Carlton.
Your daughter has been taking very good care of me.
I'll do anything in my power.
So, please don't hurt my daughter!
I'm sorry for causing you to worry.
But, I'm serious.
Please, let me have your daughter's hand in marriage.
What are you saying?!
I know I should have properly sought permission to court her.
But, I was so infatuated with her that I lost sight of my surroundings.
If she doesn't stay by my side and abate this passion of love inside me just a little...
...then I will surely perish soon.
Wait a moment.
You really want this tomboy?
Father!
There's no other girl who's rescued me using such deep love.
That means something else!
But, you...
Don't you think it's rather irresponsible for a man to lead an unmarried girl around?
You're right.
I shall repent.
That's not right!
John! Let her go!
Wait!
Lydia is there!
I know, Professor.
But, only God knows what kind of heinous crimes that evil larcenist is guilty of.
Gotham.
I think you should stop, lest you have your evil and heinous crimes revealed.
Step away from her now!
Stop!
What are you doing?!
Lydia, run!
But...!
Hurry!
Lydia, this way!
Nico!
Get out of my way!
Father!
Lydia, we have to run!
But...!
Whew! I think we'll be safe here.
A black spectral hound?
What's an Unseelie Court doing on the merrow island?