The moonlight reflection in the lake
Cuddling together, a heart-breaking sigh
Without finding our way to tomorrow, the two of us
Wander through the night
l will not let you go, my tear-colored Venus
l can't be separated from you
Even a morning kiss will turn to pain
But that's okay
We'll stay together
Oh, Vanessa!
Hi!
You're sure early today!
Yeah. See ya!
Wait, where are you off to?
To help someone.
Help someone?
Yeah!
Oh? ls that right?
You haven't heard about it?
This is the eighth candidate to the throne...
...to be brought in by top royal advisors.
Eighth? Have there been that many?
They bring them, and that treasure refuses them.
So they bring another, and he gets refused too.
But that treasured sword has to accept him...
...in order for him to become the King of Ambrosia, right?
You know that.
lf a brave man holds it, it'll transform into a huge sword.
You've heard that story since you were little, too.
Yeah.
l've never actually seen it before, though.
But l've heard the stories so many times, l'm tired of them.
What was that sword called, again?
Anyway, it's a real shame.
To think that even if they do find a suitable, nice man...
...they can't choose him, because of that precious sword.
The king's misery started...
...when the princess was snatched up by a demon.
Having your daughter captured...!
lt's safe to come out, guys!
What are you gawking at? Come and help!
You guys are pathetic.
Okay, someone tell Mr. Jackson not to worry...
... because l've slaughtered the demon.
H-Hey! You guys!
They didn't ALL have to go!
Thanks for the tea.
We are about to land.
There will be no mistakes. Understand?
Yes, sir!
The early afternoon.
With the awakening of the Shiji Force, reign over the empire...
...will be subjected to a test.
Master Du Marc has arrived.
Him! He's back again...
Just what do you think you're doing?
Pastor.
Don't scare me like that.
l know what it looks like, but this is important.
lmportant?
What are you neglecting your work for?
The man who should be an exemplary model for others...
...is in such foolish attire.
To begin with, Notre Cerebis...
...is the most important agency of the Supreme Pontiff.
There it is!
What are you looking at?
Oh, the Prime Minister and his guest.
Your father?
Did something happen?
No, it didn't.
Look.
Du Marc!
He was here a month ago, too.
He's certainly coming often these days.
lt is His Majesty wish.
He doesn't want Du Marc. He wants that strange medicine.
How splendid!
l hope you are well, Your Majesty.
Enough greetings! Approach!
My dear friend from afar.
l'm so glad to see you.
You are too kind.
What are you saying?
lt was good of you to come.
You're the leader of our neighboring country Weizen.
lt's not right to treat you like a pharmacist forever.
You should take a good look within the palace.
lsn't that right, Robert?
Uh...yes.
lt would be my privilege.
l cannot imagine what l might have the honor of seeing.
No need to worry.
lf you go to the scriptures room...
...you'll learn much about our country's treasure and history.
l know; l'll have the priest give you a tour.
l am honored.
Your Majesty! Allow me!
Oh!
Th-This is it!
lf a brave man holds it, and joins with united minds...
...this small dagger becomes a sword.
lt's from the holy place we call Sacri.
Forgive me!
lt's so astounding, l forgot my manners.
l am Jonathan Mann, the priest.
So, you're him.
l am Du Marc.
Yes, l am aware.
l've heard that you make wonderful medicine.
No, it's really nothing to speak of.
l understand His Majesty's health has vastly improved...
...due to your medicine.
l must thank you.
Not at all.
l'm a friend from the neighboring country, after all.
Pardon me.
Those men are called the Notre Cerebis.
Notre...
...Cerebis.
They are guards of the sacred scriptures of Sacri...
...kept in this room.
Oh.
Which means they must be men of superior skills.
Don't you sense something ominous about that man?
Well, Robert?
His Majesty is already unable to live without that nectar.
What?
He says that when he drinks it, he forgets all of his sadness.
The secret elixir is that powerful...?
But l don't think it was offered out of kindness.
You think there's some conspiracy?
Let's just hope l'm only imagining things.
Hey, you headed for town?
Yeah.
Okay, hop on in.
You certainly are strange.
Trying to hitch a ride in that windy spot!
You're a real mystery man.
This jeep seems to have gotten a lot lighter since you got in.
l guess you could say l'm just imagining it.
Here we are.
lt's not pretty, but let's have a rest here.
Where do these go?
You're my guest; l can't have you doing that.
Here, pass them over.
You sure?
Don't treat me like an old man.
l loaded them in all by myself, you know.
No reason l can't carry them all...
Hey, Vanessa! l'm back!
Aren't you home? Silly girl.
That hurt, you stupid moron!
Move outta the way!
What's all the rush, Vanessa?
Dad, l'm gonna join what they call the volunteer army.
The volunteer army? What's that?
A demon emerged from the royal valley.
l'm going to get it.
Get it? You...
With Dustin and the others!
l'll be fine.
Fine, you say?!
How could you be fine, slaying demons with the local brats?!
You've got it all wrong.
l already got rid of one today, in Mr. Jackson's attic.
That's totally different.
lf l go, we'll get some free food!
You get all the food you need right here!
l'm not talking about myself!
l mean all the others!
Oh...
This country's in hard times.
See you!
Hey! Vanessa!
That girl...
What are you following me for?!
l get it, my father asked you to.
You can't try to stop me!
Might as well give up now!
Hey, you wanna find out what happens when l get really mad?!
The volunteers wouldn't be surprised at that little stunt.
W-What?
How can l join the volunteer army?
This way, Bolt!
Hi Vanessa! Over here!
Sorry l'm late!
So, what are you guys doing?
What does this say?
Huh? Let's see...
lt says you'll get fed if you join.
All right! Food!
You! What are you doing?! Get a move on!
Okay you guys, sign right here.
What's that mean?
Write your mark.
Write your mark for, "Dustin".
Oh, l get it!
Next!
You fool! Remember what you're applying for!!
Oh, brother...
We'll have you move to the quarters in the basement.
Now that this contract is filled out...
...you'll be physically restrained till the demons die.
What's "physically restrained"?
So in other words, you don't trust us!
ln return, you'll be given a bed and three meals a day!
lf you kill a demon, your deed will be rewarded.
You will abide by the rules during your contract.
Who needs rules?!
Silence!
A slack attitude will not be permitted in the voluntary army!
So, how's the war progressing?
The troops are taking turns on guard.
But there's been no sign of the demon since sundown.
The civilian volunteer army will head for the royal valley.
l see. Well done.
And, uh...
What is it?
Well, uh...
They say that if our king were a true king...
...he would use the sacred sword to punish the demons for us.
His Majesty is on his sickbed.
We'll have to resolve this problem on our own.
Scott's in here!
Scott McKenzie!
Yeah. That's me.
Next. Patrick!
Patrick Smith!
Here!
Next! Vanessa!
Vanessa O'Neil!
Yes!
Wow. Got a girl in here, huh?
Why, you...!
Hey buddy, any chance of getting a double room?
Double room? We don't have those here!
One person per room!
Listen, we're going to be fighting together.
Don't you think we should cultivate a little intimacy?
That's...!
No go?
Yes! l'll take a double with this gal!
What're you doing?! Get your hands off!
Why should l? We're comrades! Let's be friends!
Stop that! Let go of me!
l said don't touch me!!
That's my knife...!
Who did that?!
Tough guy. You want to get it on with me?
With you? l'm not into that.
l'll remember this!
Ted, get a hold of yourself.
Leave me alone.
l can't leave you alone!
l'm worried about Vanessa, too.
Hey, you think she joined because l'm not her real dad?
That's ridiculous!
You're a good father.
You brought her up to be a happy, young girl.
She's gentle and kind.
She talks tough, but that's nothing. You did a good job.
Then why would she join the volunteers?
She might have already been killed by a demon.
She's not dead yet.
Bolt!
Get me a drink.
You came back! Has the demon been killed already?
No.
Then what are you doing back here? Huh?
Don't like the food.
Hey, where's Bolt?
l dunno.
Forget him; this stuff is great!
Wh-Who goes?!
Who goes?!
What happened?!
Hello?
l've told you, l'm sorry, okay?
What do you want me to do?! That's...
Hello? Hello?
The criminal likely knew the scriptures room very well.
You mean an insider?
We can't be certain.
But we do know that the person was very well informed.
What else do you know?
The guards were attacked by some kind of electromagnetic weapon.
The criminal used some sort of specialized weapon.
Listen, we mustn't let word out that the sword was stolen.
Right.
l've already told the people who discovered it to keep quiet.
His Majesty, Robert and the agency of the Supreme Pontiff...
...must absolutely not find out!
Rest assured.
l'm from the agency of the Supreme Pontiff.
l fear that this could threaten your father's position.
We must resolve this problem on our own, no matter what.
This has nothing to do with my father.
Fredericks. You will head for town.
There is no time to waste. You must find a witness.
And return the sword!
Yes!
Never saying l love you
Never betraying anyone
Never leaving a promise or tears behind
Leaving behind achievements, just disappearing
That's what they call a traveling man
Born to be free, just like the wind
Born to be free, just like the clouds
Always a drifter, gazing about
As long as he lives
Born to be free
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Sorry, but you're gonna have to disappear.