Red Whirlwind!
It's the Red Whirlwind!
People of Neo Verona!
To take this city out of Montague's hands...
...I have risen from the flames and returned to you!
Those of the same heart...
...let us fight together!
What are you doing?
Shoot him!
Draw your bow!
Juliet!
That's...
The Capulet girl!
The red wind will rage as much as it needs to!
Raise the wind of freedom in Neo Verona!
What is this...?
It's not just here.
It's the same for all the other fields...
It's gonna get cold soon.
Will we be okay?
We mustn't give up!
Let's start over and plant once more!
This time it will be fine.
Quit your bellyaching!
It's just as Romeo says.
We don't have the time to be depressed.
Come on, let's go!
All right.
It's worth a try.
Have you figured out what's causing this?
It doesn't seem to be disease.
There's enough water and the weather's not the problem either.
Then, why?
My only feeling is...
...that there seems to be no strength in the soil.
Strength...
I'm sure he went this way...
We just got back.
Oh, good work.
Where's Romeo?
Is something wrong?
What is this...?
What are you doing here?
No strength in the soil?
Yes.
To think those seeds wouldn't grow...
Perhaps the earth's final hour is approaching.
What can we do?
Tears of the goddess.
The lamentations of the earth.
The wings are folded...
...with a resounding reprimand.
Enduring harmony,
a providence to be passed down through eternity.
That is a song of Escalus relayed from ages long past.
Escalus?
The great sins of man will not be wiped away.
We will die along with the earth.
That is fate.
You...
Are you saying we should give up?
You will fight it?
Then take on the burden of that girl's fate.
Juliet...
What'll we do...?
Bad news, Romeo!
What is it?
They say Neo Verona's been occupied by the Capulet rebel forces.
Lord Romeo!
Perhaps you should return to Neo Verona.
You must be worried for that handkerchief girl, that Juliet girl!
But...
That doesn't justify leaving this village...
We'll get along just fine without having a weakling like you around.
Giovanni...
Go, Romeo.
We'll do our best, so we can bring our families here.
Who are you doing this for?
Without a good partner there's no point, is there?
Forgive me,
Giovanni...
...everyone!
You hurry up and bring that handkerchief girl back with you!
Petruchio.
I'm leaving...
...for Neo Verona!
It seems the Carabinieri, who barricaded themselves within the Nobles' quarter,
have been surrendering one after another.
And even among the nobles,
word comes from Lady Ariel of some who wish to aid us.
I dislike the opportunistic ones.
If they're going to betray Montague, they've no choice but to welcome us.
The Carabinieri who surrendered should be released immediately.
I hear and obey.
Grandpa, someone's here.
If it isn't Vittorio!
I'm glad to see that you're safe, Sir Conrad.
Thank you for your concern.
You see, this man will be irreplaceable in the Neo Verona to come.
How is your health?
I heal fast...
You work as quickly as ever.
Lady Juliet!
You've become so strong and splendid...
Your son has also become strong.
I know Benvolio is in one of the rooms back there.
Show them the way.
Okay.
Juliet as well. That's enough for today. Go and rest.
Oh... yes. Thank you.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
We got hold of a bird today, so I tried roasting it.
Fa-!
Father!
Mother!
You're doing well?
Dear, we haven't seen you at all lately.
We were worried!
I'm sorry!
What's that?
A bruise?
Did I hit myself on something?
I'm coming in, Juliet.
All right.
I'll leave your change of clothes here.
Thank you.
Benvolio sure has changed.
You think so?
Before he didn't even know how to use a broom, and now he cooks!
Not just cooking. Cleaning, laundry, he can do everything now.
Of course, it's all due to my fine teaching.
Come, it's time for bed. Aren't you tired?
Yes... Good night.
Good night.
Who the hell are you?!
I am Romeo Candorebanto Montague.
I have come to convince the Grand Duke to surrender unconditionally.
What?!
Don't give us that shit!
You think we'd let Montague's son through?
Go back to the mines!
Go back!
Please, let me through!
I only want to end this fighting.
The sooner the better!
Let me pass!
Romeo is here at the gates of the city.
Apparently he says he'll talk to Montague.
Romeo...
Refrain from violence, please.
Juliet!
Why?
You're safe.
I'm glad.
I don't want any more pointless conflicts.
Give me a chance to speak to my father, please.
I understand.
Allow Romeo passage into the city!
We are completely under seige.
Our supplies of basic necessities, food especially,
will not last long.
Then let's attack, and sally out!
What else is the Duke's Guard for?
A great number of citizens are cooperating with the rebels.
The difference in numbers is overwhelming.
Sallying out would be sheer lunacy.
We won't know until we try it!
The moment we open the gate, a flood of rebels will push through and take the Noble's quarter.
We will merely be showing them our throats while we're unable to properly counterattack.
So, then all will be well if there are no citizens to aid the rebels?
Burn them out.
Burn the Common quarter from edge to edge.
That will end it all.
It's simple.
Don't you all agree?
Hurry up! Take the vote!
Yes, Your Excellency.
Those in favor of the motion now proposed by the Grand Duke, all rise.
W-What are you all doing?
The Grand Duke has made a motion!
One in favor...
Are there any others?
Father...
Stop!
Where is the Grand Duke?
L-Lord Romeo!
E-Excellency...
What are you...?
The Chairman is taking a recess.
I will now take command of the proceedings.
Those in favor of the earlier motion, please rise.
Passed unanimously.
Bring peace and order back to Neo Verona!
Mercutio.
S-Sir!
I place you in command.
Perform your duty well!
Today's session is now closed.
Grand Duke!
W-What are you doing?
Romeo.
R-Romeo!
You were not given permission to return to Neo Verona!
Return to the mines immediately!
I'm afraid not.
There are things I must do here.
Don't misconstrue.
I gave you an order.
I'm the only son the Grand Duke needs!
His son? You?
Precisely.
Don't continue thinking that you're the only one who's special-
What are you doing?
Carry out the orders you were given.
Y-Yes, sir!
I-Immediately.
What is your business?
Please step down from the seat of Grand Duke.
Has the killing driven you mad, Romeo?
You are the one who's been driven mad by the killing!
What?
No one stands by you any longer.
The nobles flee from you,
and the people hate and have abandoned you.
Even the soldiers have ceased protecting you.
You have lost everything.
No...
You never had anything from the start.
What do you hold in your hand now?
I do not think a person...
...who must wield a sword and stain his hands with blood to protect his rank...
...has the right to be called Grand Duke!
An ignorant naïve child...
...should keep his mouth shut!
Come with me.
I will show you the truth of this world.
Father.
Mother.
Not to kill your killer, not to take vengeance, but for the sake of Neo Verona's people...
I want to make a world where everyone can live in happiness.
I don't want to sacrifice anyone for that, not even Montague.
I want a world without the Montagues and the Capulets, without hate and grief.
That is the Neo Verona I want to make with Romeo.
All of this...
What is this?
Escalus. The tree that governs the world's prosperity.
Escalus?
Look.
The clear water, the fresh air,
the golden fruits...
All of these are born from Escalus.
And those thick roots stretch to the corners of the world and nourish the earth.
Escalus is the source of all wealth.
Without this tree, the earth would dry up, the forests wither and the animals completely die.
Though I may commit murder.
Though I may be hated,
for the sake of Neo Verona's people I have always protected Escalus.
And you, a Montague, will inherit Escalus!
That, and that in itself is the bond of my love.
You are to be pitied.
What?
Is that the face you show to your father-
T-This...
This is the same as when the Gradisca mines shook!
It's dangerous here.
Let's get outside, quickly!
Ophelia!
Father!
What happened to Escalus?!
Answer me, Ophelia!
Calm down!
Don't lose your composure!
W-What is this?
The ground is moving!
Is this what that "shaking of the earth" was in Gradisca?
The earth's lament...
Perhaps the end is in sight...
When the Goddess's...
...cheek is wet,
thou art chosen.
With crimson swaddling clothes...
...should you be dried.
You...
You're Ophelia...
Escalus is seeking to end its motion.
Escalus?
What is that tree I saw?
The continent that floats in the sky, Neo Verona.
Since aeons past, the earth was supported by twin great trees.
The power of the bounty poured out by the trees...
...refreshed the earth, made the flowers bloom, and brought harmony.
But the greedy creature, Man, committed a great sin.
He caused one of the great trees, which should have been eternal, to rot away.
The single being which supports the world, Escalus, must not be allowed to fall.
The world...
...will end?
O thou who may purify sin,
whose fate is to harbor life as the stirring of a baby in the womb,
offer up thy life for the harmony of the earth.
Let the seed of Escalus planted in you take sprout;
become a young tree, and save the world.
As if in a mist, only one thing is clear.
And fate allows not even that, but carries on implacably.
Though acceptance may come easily,
one seeks only the calm breaths; irreplaceable and radiant.
And one lone person makes a great resolve.
Next time, Romeo and Juliet, Act Twenty-One:
"Law" ~The Embrace of the Goddess~
Thank you.
I know I will be all right.