Angelique, stand back!
Please estimate the right time to purify.
Oh Purifying Powers...
Amazing!
As expected from the Aube Hunters!
The Queen's Egg!
Amazing!
How divine!
Hooray for the great Aube Hunters!
Aube Hunters...
It's because of Bernard's article.
I had no intention of being called that...
But that might be a good thing, too...
Yeah, everyone's happy.
I'm glad everyone's safe!
The Journey of Determination
Hey, what does it say?
It says: "Come to Celestizam," from the Religious Leader.
The Religious Leader!? Seriously?
It's a written invitation from the Holy Capital, huh?
An audience with their Religious Leader...
Why me?
No matter what the reason, since it's an invitation...
We have no choice but to go, right?
Our Religious Leader expects a great deal from the Queen's Egg.
It would be a great honor if you would have an audience with him.
Sir Hyuuga! It's been a while!
For you to serve the Queen's Egg...
Even though you left the Order, you still have the pride of a Silver Wood Knight, huh?
The wind feels great!
At least once I wanted to try riding where the coachman sits!
I'm sorry.
Talking to me will ruin your mood.
No way...
Is it your first time to visit Celestizam?
Yes. And I've only ever talked about this Religious Organization...
The Celestia Religious Organization.
For those who worship the legendary Queen who guides the world,
it's like an emotional support.
And in the center of it all is their Religious Leader.
I wonder why I was called to such a wonderful place?
Perhaps it's because the article the other day caught the Organization's eye.
That article...
They want to interview the girl who might be the Queen's Egg.
As the Organization's pillar of faith,
it's no wonder they thought of inviting you.
There's nothing to worry about.
I'm sure you can be of help.
You're right.
Sir Hyuuga, why did you quit the Silver Wood Knights?
Because I lacked experience.
It's nothing for you to be concerned about.
Okay...
Would you like to drop by Melrose Girl's Academy?
I want to greet the headmistress.
I can meet Hannah and Sally!
Long time no see!
Ange!
Oh Ange, I missed you!
We read the newspaper!
You're doing great things, aren't you!?
Not at all!
But I'm sorry!
I actually wanted to see you guys sooner!
No, you have something more important than us.
Oh Sally, pretending to be tough...
And you were making such a fuss to sneak out of the dorm to meet her!
Jeez, but even I know I can't cause trouble for Ange!
It really is Angelique!
Hold on...
For you to be the Queen's Egg...
I knew you were different since a long time ago!
Don't forget about us even when you become the Queen who guides the world!
What should I do?
It's become quite a fuss...
Your hobby is cooking... isn't it?
Yeah. Seeing the smiles of the people who eat my cooking makes me happy.
I'd like everyone to eat my cooking too.
B-By all means!
Aren't you afraid of fighting the Thanatos?
Yes... I just shiver in fright.
And on the other hand, Rayne-kun here is very brave.
H-Hey! You mean me?
Awesome!
If I'd known this would happen, I would've stayed in the carriage.
Ange.
We may not be able to meet you for some time, but...
Do your best and become the Queen, okay?
We'll be cheering for you!
I heard the Aube Hunters are looking for an inn!
Really?
Yeah... And when the village head heard that, he arranged a welcome party!
This is...
For the future Queen, we prepared this with all our hearts.
What should we do?
It's not nice to turn down such hospitality.
We shall gratefully accept their courtesy.
You're right.
Thank you for your hospita-
Hey, Marie! We're receiving special guests right now.
Oh Queen, please help my mother!
This village was just attacked by Thanatos.
A lot of people lost their lives.
Marie's mother's life has been saved from the disaster, but...
she hasn't awakened since she's been attacked by Thanatos.
I'm deeply sorry.
We asked you to come here even though it might be a bother for you...
But they say the Queen makes miracles!
Mama's hand is becoming colder by the minute!
At this rate...
Please! Save mama...
Marie, I understand how you feel, but you mustn't ask for such a selfish request.
Um...
If you'd let me...
The future Queen is going to show us a miracle!
Hey, has it started yet?
Uh... I can't see so well...
She seems to be in prayer!
It's quite noisy...
Oh Purifying Powers...
Please... make Marie's mother wake up!
I was absorbed in prayer at that time...
I only wanted to save the person in front of me.
Just like I do now!
It's quite strange...
Is everything all right?
Has she been cured?
I wonder if it'll be okay...
I never knew that I was so afraid...
of everyone's expectations...!
Oh Queen, please help my mother!
We may not be able to meet you for some time, but...
do your best!
Do your best and become the Queen, okay?
We'll be cheering for you!
If I let down everyone's expectations from this...
Hey, Angelique!
Are you all right?
Y-Yes...
I wonder if she's okay?
What happened?
Maybe she's not in the right mood?
Queen?
My mama...
I'm sorry, but she's tired from a long journey.
But Mama's...
Please let her rest for now, little mademoiselle.
Then I shall lead you to your inn for tonight.
Come now, it's over here.
How about this? Why don't we sleep under the stars tonight?
Angelique, here's your tea.
Thank you very much.
If I had more power...
Thanatos is the root of all evil.
There's no need for you to blame yourself.
But...
Your heart must really hurt right now, huh?
I wish I could share the pain you feel...
Hey, I've wondered about this since earlier...
You tend to put others before yourself, huh?
No... That's not a bad thing in itself, but...
It's probably something I picked up from watching Mother and Father.
I've always wished to help people.
Wanting to be a doctor who saves lives like my parents...
Father, I'll help too!
Oh my, oh my... What a lovely doctor.
Oh, this girl just won't listen.
See? She used me for practice!
You have such a promising future, huh?
When our Fleur Village was attacked by Thanatos...
it was right after that.
We have medicine, but...
Don't give up!
I'm sure there's something we can do!
My parents used their power to help people till the end.
And watching them do that was my joy and pride.
And you lived alone after that, right?
I'm sure you were lonely...
No. It's because I was supported by a lot of people.
So I've never...
Someday I'll become a doctor like my parents.
Because I want to help everyone.
When I wished for that, the purifying powers woke inside me before I realized it.
If I use this power, I can save many more people.
Yes, indeed. That's how I convinced you.
That idea still hasn't changed now.
But if I betray their expectations like today...
I might even end up taking away all their hopes, don't you think?
What's more important is you want to help people, not pity them, right?
Everyone in the village knows you did your best for Marie.
And, of course, we too.
You might encounter more feelings of oppression in the future, but...
I shall support you even in exchange for my body.
You're right...
I'm not alone.
You finally showed us your smile.
You can't sleep?
Mr. Nyx!
I've thought about a lot of things...
Like whether I can really save Arcadia...
Have a look.
Beautiful flowers, blessed by nature, are blooming in great numbers.
How many flowers can you count by just what you can see right now?
I can't even give an estimate.
It might still be countless even if it took a whole day to count.
Then do you know the number of flowers blooming in the whole world?
No...
Indeed.
It's such a huge amount you can't put an exact number on it.
I told you before that you have power to save a lot of people.
Yes.
But I never said you can save all the people.
Just as counting the number of flowers in the world is impossible,
you can't stretch out your hand
to save all the people suffering in this huge Arcadia who need help.
And about how kind you are...
You keep chiseling in your heart the sadness of those you couldn't save
over the joy of those you did save.
That's...
However, you don't have the capacity to do it.
You are the future Queen.
A person who stands above others.
You naturally think there's no other way but through some sacrifice.
Am I wrong?
What Mr. Nyx is saying is an adult's logic.
His answer might be derived from a lot of experience...
But if I accept that...
Father... Mother!
I think you're wrong.
It might be ridiculous to save all the people.
But when there are sad people in front of us...
We can't just ignore them!
I knew you'd say that, mademoiselle.
Please continue to walk on the path you believe.
And please allow me the honor of walking on that path with you.
T-That's...
I said something so presumptuous...
I'm the one who should request something from you...
Maybe Mr. Nyx was testing me?
No! Mr. Nyx was staring at me!
Ah, we can't have that.
I-I'm sorry...
It'd be nice if my warmth could heat you up a little.
T-Thank you very much...
Would you pray with me?
Yeah!
Oh Purifying Light...
Where is this place?
Mama!
Marie!
Mama!
You did it.
Yeah!
Queen!
Thank you very much, Queen!
No... I'm the one who should thank you!
I remembered something important because of you.
Ah, you truly are...
Even if you say I have the power to save the world...
I don't know when I can do that yet, but...
I'll try to do my best with what I have!
Like Father and Mother!
I'm sorry.
I'd like to stay here.
My body which ran away from the Order...
cannot defile the Holy Capital.
You'll be fine.
Angelique.
Next
I drew what I think the Religious Leader looks like!
Oh? It has an "avant-garde" touch to it.
Why is there light coming from his eyes?
It's Religious Leader Beam!
The Pilgrimage to the Holy Capital
Next, The Pilgrimage to the Holy Capital!
It's a special move!