Seeds of Happiness
We have waited for you.
This is...
A much exaggerated reception.
I'm Dion, Captain of the Silver Wood Knights.
The Pilgrimage to the Holy Capital
He's in the way...
Jeez... I didn't come here to take a picture of you guys!
Just as I thought!
My little treasure...
Is Hyuuga doing well?
I've known him for a long time...
He was a Silver Wood Knight like you too, huh?
Yes. We improved our sword skills together.
I wonder how many times we've dueled?
Sir Hyuuga is doing fine.
He came here with us too, but...
He's waiting outside, isn't he?
His attitude sure hasn't changed.
Really?
The number of pilgrims has increased since the Aurora appeared.
Their expectations for the birth of the Queen have risen.
For there to be so many expectations of me...
Our Religious Leader awaits you inside.
Then, I'll be going.
Yeah.
Don't worry.
You'll be fine.
It's all right. You've done your best.
I'm sure it'll be a fine meeting, mademoiselle.
Yes.
Let's go.
Our Religious Leader has come.
Well done on coming, Angelique.
I'm Angelique.
This person is the Religious Leader...
Thank you for your efforts, Dion.
You may withdraw.
Yes sir!
The Queen's Egg, Angelique.
Since your first appearance, I've been hearing about you.
You flatter me too much... I always end up receiving help.
No need to be so humble.
No! I really don't understand anything...
I just do what I can with what's before me...
Then, let's talk about what I called you here for.
I called you here to ask you to succeed me.
As expected, they prepared a comfortable room for the escorts of the Queen's Egg.
I had no intention of being an escort.
Oh yeah, how's J.D. doing?
He said he'd take a walk outside.
It shouldn't be a problem if he returns before Angelique does.
Yeah.
Angelique, the Thanatos are not just mere shadows.
Shadows?
Yes.
They are shadows which are the source of the disturbance of peace in Arcadia...
And the name of that source is...
Erebos.
Erebos...
We don't know it's substance, however...
We believe it's a mass of evil intent.
Erebos had once been sealed into a different dimension, but...
There was a time when the seal began to come apart at the seams.
Erebos slipped through this crack and sent its own shadows, the Thanatos, in a torrential rain.
Snatching away vitality from people.
Right now, only minimal damage has been done.
However, at this rate...
The world will be destroyed before long.
The Silver Wood Knights and the Aube Hunters only drive away the Thanatos temporarily.
They cannot annihilate the Thanatos.
However, the Queen can completely expel the Thanatos.
Then the Queen can also exorcise this Erebos?
She should be able to.
With her power as a new Queen...
So it's you.
Looks like you haven't gotten soft.
Same with you.
You've come all this way...
You should show yourself to our Religious Leader.
I can't do that.
You're stubborn as always.
You don't feel like returning to the Order yet?
No one will condemn you!
In fact, for someone like you... they'll immediately...
I have no intention of returning.
Are you still bothered about Carlyle?
Once the Queen is born, the people no longer need to fear Thanatos.
And they can live in peace, right?
Yes.
You carry people's hopes on your shoulders.
But I'm...
I'm very worried whether I can live up to everyone's expectations.
I never thought the Queen's Egg would be such a delicate girl.
Angelique-
The Queen's Egg.
You might be someone who breaks if not touched gently.
But have confidence.
The universe will surely watch over you.
You shall break free from your own shell.
And become the Queen.
My Religious Organization, the people of this world and I shall pray for it.
Y-Yes.
Thank you very much.
I really have to do my best...
To live up to everyone's expectations!
Thank you very much, Lady Angelique.
Then, we shall take our leave.
Your travel companions are in the waiting room over there.
Thank you very much!
I was so nervous!
I have to hurry back to where everyone is!
W-What?
How was the audience, Miss Queen's Egg?
Y-You are-?
Oops! I'm not a suspicious person!
I'm Roche!
A fully-fledged journalist!
Journalist?
Yup! Could you tell me more about you?
You're the center of attention right now, you know?
B-But some people are waiting for me...
Waiting for you...
Ah, you mean them?
Come on! Leave those alone for now.
"Those..."
Excuse me.
Don't say that!
Okay? We can talk over tea!
Won't you tell me your story?
Your angry face is cute!
Come on, I'm begging you to let me interview you!
W-Wait...
Hey, you!
Watch where you're running!
I-I'm sorry! We were in the middle of the road...
Oh, oh, oh! How'd you sneak in here?
You're definitely not a pilgrim in that outfit...
It'll be bad if the Silver Wood Knights find out...
There they are!
Come.
Hurry!
W-Wait!
What? There's no one here...
Don't tell me-!?
That bastard!
Over here!
W-What-?
What's going on?
She's taking a long time.
We don't need to rush, Rayne-kun.
You're right.
Um... Where are we going?
He's following us from behind, right?
Well if this isn't a scoop!
The Queen's Egg elopes with a guy!
But who is he?
Running around the Holy City as he pleases...
Well, who cares? I'll get this scoop!
Jeez... he's so persistent!
Over here!
Wait!
Let's go!
I won't let you get away!
Where'd you go!?
Over here!
What's with them!?
Wait!
Over here!
Here, here!
Damn!
Wait!
This is...
Damn! I won't forgive you...!
What're you doing?
A-A weird kid did this...
Come.
Wait-!
You're the one who should wait.
Let me go!
Unauthorized documents are forbidden!
We'll confiscate your film!
Damn it! Wait!
My treasure!
I was so surprised...
T-Thank you very much!
You saved me from that person...
How pretty!
I've never seen such a pretty landscape!
I'm René.
A member of the Silver Wood Knights.
I'm still an apprentice, though.
I'm Angelique.
I know you. You're the Queen's Egg, right?
You came to meet Mathias-
You came to meet Lord Mathias, right?
Lord Mathias...?
The person you met earlier.
Your Religious Leader, right?
Do you live here, Mr. René?
Yeah, I do.
This really is a lovely place.
So that's how you see it...
Oh yeah, Angelique.
I'll bring you to a secret place!
Uh... um...!
You sure are cute.
And I was holding your hand the whole time earlier...
What's with him?
But it's kind of strange...
It doesn't feel like I just met him.
A silver tree...
It's my secret place.
It's so warm!
It doesn't snow here, right?
Yep. All throughout the year.
I wonder what that is?
I feel like I'm being called by that tree.
Um, Mr. René... This tree is...?
It's called the Giant Silver Tree.
It's the form of the lives in Arcadia itself.
This tree can also shine while this world is beautiful.
The form of... the lives in Arcadia.
It's the first time...
this happened.
So warm...
A warm light is spreading out from my heart.
It seems to be welcoming you!
It would be nice if it was.
Hey, Angelique...
They say the Queen is chosen with the universe in her intentions.
When you become the Queen, you have to guide the world.
You might experience a lot of painful things.
And yet, can you withstand them?
It might be hard, but...
I think I'll do my best.
Because there are people supporting me!
I see.
I'm...
...a caged bird.
But Angelique...
You are...!
How many books has it been, Rayne-kun?
I'm on my 14th.
How about you? How many cups have you had?
This is my 12th cup.
It's about time, don't you think?
Yeah.
J.D.?
I must return...
I must return... to where she is...
What're you doing, J.D.?
Angelique's coming back.
Yeah...
Let's go to where she is.
Sorry for being late!
No, it's all right.
It's all right now that you're back.
Were you able to have a good encounter in this journey?
Yes!
Oh? That's...
Their Religious Leader!
Huh? That's their Religious Leader?
Thank you for today!
I was about to go home...
No. You shall remain here in Celestizam.
Your fate is far too sacred.
There's no need to defy anymore danger.
You'll be able to wait while you're under the protection of the Order.
Oh my, oh my...
Are you saying you want to monopolize this lovely flower?
What a sinful thing.
Unforgivable.
Religious Leader, can't you at least allow us this?
She's our important companion.
We'll surely protect her.
Everyone...
Me too... when I'm with everyone...
Please forgive our selfishness, Religious Leader.
Until I become Queen,
I want to respond to the cry of even just one person out of many.
I want to do my best with everyone in the Hidamari Mansion!
You really aren't coming back?
Yeah. I'm leaving that person to you.
Yeah. He's always so mischievous- I don't know what to do with him.
Hey, Mathias!
René!
That girl was really for real.
For real...
Is that so?
That girl will come back here again eventually.
For sure.
My important... friends.
You've done well.
It has been a significant journey, hasn't it, Angelique?
Now, shall we return to our home?
Yes!
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Mr. J.D.! Please wake up!
Will she be able to overcome this trial?
Beats me... It'll be boring if it ends here, won't it?
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