Now, go.
Do as I command.
I've had it up to here with my DT!
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
I want to return home as a real man
(Can I help?)
The treasure I've kept my whole life is too saddening to bear (saddening to bear)
I've long since hoped to give it up to you
Since I crossed worlds and met you, we've hardly been apart
I dream every night, but not always soundly
I toss and turn as my Hyperion bursts into flames
How can I cool my fevered aura?
The closer we become, and the further we clash,
the more my Alma Gear rises for battle
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
My right hand has served me faithfully, but now we must part (Farewell!)
It is decided; we shall no longer be apart (no longer be apart)
I won't let you go until our score is settled
(Tonight's the night!)
I will fight to lose what is mine
A hospital again?
Oh, looks like you're awake.
Doctor, am I...
It is truly unfortunate,
but both had to be removed completely.
So I should be able to figure out how to get home at the capital?
Were you even listening to what I said?
I said there's a possibility.
Then I at least have a chance, yeah?
Yeah.
The light that we saw when you used that weapon...
That was definitely the glow of Alma Energy.
And remember how you first fell from the sky?
You might have come from Olvidia.
Ol...?
Olvidia.
It's the legendary continent that was lifted into the skies by the Ixions a long time ago.
Ah yeah, the castle in the sky.
I know that one.
Bals!
And then the castle goes down, right?
I don't know if Bals would break it,
but there's a deep connection between the Ixions and Alma Crystals.
So, they were the first to start using the Alma Crystals, huh?
You're right, but how did you know that?
I just had a feeling it would be like that.
It's pretty common.
Oh.
You're so cute!
Gosh, you're positively precious!
It's rare for a wild animal to get so close to people.
Well, it must be a pretty stupid animal.
It's busy looking up at Kon instead of me.
All right guys, we still have a ways to go.
Let's get a move on.
But...
Mar.
Our mission is to reach the capital as soon as possible.
We don't have time to play with every little rodent that scampers our way.
But we can't just leave this po—
That kind of half-assed humanism is what drives wild animals to extinction!
Why can't you understand that irresponsible, fleeting kindness ultimately breeds tragedy?!
Get it through your thick skull!
But maybe this one's hungry.
And after that?
Do you intend to take care of it until it dies?
Well...
There is one thing ever present in the animal kingdom,
seen in all the animal channels,
and bound to be in every single animal documentary.
Yes!
It's the harshness of the wilderness!
The law of the jungle!
Survival of the fittest!
A runt of a bear is abandoned by its mother.
A sunbathing seal is suddenly devoured by an orca!
The weak are food for the strong!
That's the law of the wilderness!
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Why are you getting so worked up?
Look, this is all I'm saying on the subject!
Leave the critter alone!
Go on, shoo!
Back to the brambles with you!
What are you doing?!
You were mistaken if you thought you could mooch off people just by being cute.
It's best for you to find your own way in the wilderness.
Let's go.
Did you hear about Sir Erec?
I heard he's going to take leave from his position for a while.
That's no surprise, considering what happened.
There are a lot of rumors floating around.
Some say he's going on a medical leave.
Others say he was forced to take responsibility for losing a Chariot.
I'm worried.
He was beaten twice by the same opponent.
His mind is probably more broken than his body.
All we can do is believe in him and wait.
That's our mission as the special brigade, Incognito.
I wonder what the big deal was.
Why did he get so worked up?
It was cute too.
I'm not sure, but it looked like he did have a reason.
It's probably not something he'd ever tell us though.
I wonder what it's doing now.
Well, it would be silly to worry about it.
Gotta sleep.
Sweet dreams, me.
Can't breathe...
I was supposed to have such a nice dream.
What did I do to deserve such a suffocating nightmare?
What happened?!
Oh, you followed us all the way here!
What's wrong with you?!
Get that thing out of here!
That's why I couldn't breathe all night!
Why don't you get rid of it?
This is my room!
It must've liked you so much that it followed you to your room.
I don't want it in my room!
Well, being liked by an animal isn't anything to brag about.
You must be deaf if this sounds like bragging to you!
Sainglain, thoughts?
Well, I think its pretty cu—
This is bad!
This thing is bad!
It's a mysterious little critter!
What are you talking about?
I don't care if you believe me or not,
but please, get rid of it!
There's no need for that.
Come here, dear.
Whoa there, Mar.
I'll take responsibility.
I will take care of it!
I will not have it!
No ifs, ands, or buts about it!
Why are you talking like a mother?
Let me warn you.
Pets are only cute in the beginning.
They get big quickly and then you don't know what to do with them.
I'm not saying this out of malice.
Take it back to where we found it before you get too attached.
No!
I told you that I won't have it!
You always do this!
The turtle, the goldfish, the chick!
It was always poor, ol' me that's stuck with them in the end!
Again, why are you talking like that?
I don't care what you say!
I've made up my mind.
Don't you worry, I'll take care of you.
Why do you lower your voice for that?
Are you done now?
No, not yet.
I was hoping I wouldn't have to say this,
but you've forced my hand.
Mar.
You're infatuated with that animal.
How are you going to be able to do your most important mission, protecting the princess,
if you're protecting that thing?
That's...
We are the princess's servants.
I don't think I have to spell out what is most import—
There was once a great hero named Arthur.
He was a true master with the sword.
His mind was one of the sharpest the world had ever seen.
Using his sword and tactics so clever they could be called tricks,
he survived countless deadly encounters and saved many of his comrades.
As the Fang of St. Piria, his allies relied on him as much as his enemies feared him.
It is said that Arthur, survivor of myriad battles,
once uttered...
"I really like cats."
Are you fucking kidding me?!
When I remembered that,
I realized that we have no right to protect the princess,
if we are already incapable of protecting a being as tiny as this.
You're so cute!
You just love pets!
And did we really need that story?
And what's with the sack of muscles loving pets?
Aren't you trying too hard to make your character interesting?
Two versus one.
Wait, I'm not do—
Shut up already.
I've had enough of your whining.
This discussion is over.
What now?
Anyway, that thing's dangerous!
I'm telling you, it's like shacking up with an unknown monster,
so don't do it!
Don't take it personally.
It might surprise you, but I am not adverse to rewarding my servants.
Oh, is that right?
Well then I've got an idea, too.
Beast...
I'm sorry, but I'm an amazing hunter with a Hunter Rank of 161.
I know all about the hunt.
Excuse me.
Welcome!
I'd like some tinged meat and a pitfall trap.
Oh, and a barrel bomb and...
What are you doing?
Uh, just preparing for hunting.
Beast...
my Hunter Rank is 161.
My skill with the Mega Bug Net is unrivaled.
Your face is on the fast track to being best friends with the bottom of an item box.
What do you think you're doing?
Uh, just gathering some supplies.
I'm an amazing hunter.
I have memorized all the recipes.
Have fun being stuck with berserk and paralysis at the same time!
What are you doing?
Uh, I was just cooking a little.
I see.
Go ahead and give it a taste.
Well, that's...
So, I've been getting reports
that you've been acting suspiciously,
and I've seen it myself.
Please explain yourself.
What am I supposed to explain?
Why do you hate this guy?
Originally, it followed us because it liked you.
Isn't that right?
A knight is required not only to be skilled with the sword,
but also noble and well mannered.
And on top of that...
I can't fathom why anyone could hate such a cute little being!
All right, I give up.
I'll tell you my story.
I'm actually...
allergic to pets.
Allergic to pets?
Allergic?
What's that?
Simply put,
I don't feel good when that thing gets near me.
But that's...
I see.
I understand now.
You look fine now, though.
Who gave you permission to get on my head?!
Damn you!
Stinkin' varmint!
Ow!
So, you were lying, huh?
What's with you?!
Do you understand what we're saying?
You're clearly messing with me!
You're the one messing with us, you idiot!
Enough of your foolishness.
This matter is now cl—
Please wait, Princess.
You must have a reason.
There's no way you'd act like this without one.
I don't believe it.
Ah yes, I believe it was a full moon that night and the crabs in the buckets were really noisy...
Be serious.
This was back when I was still a kid.
I was caught in a sudden downpour.
I was soaked and wanted to get home as soon as possible.
As I passed by a thicket,
I heard a faint noise from it.
The noise was really faint.
It was nearly inaudible underneath the patter of the raindrops.
Thinking back, I don't know how I noticed it.
But I definitely heard it.
I felt like it was fate.
I was brought there to save those two souls.
You understand, right?
You just can't turn your back in the face of those pitiful cries.
That's why I took the two cats back home.
I desperately tried to convince my mother
and got permission to bring the two cats into our house.
But...
What happened?!
Are you traumatized because someone objected and made you take them out back
and let them go?
No.
Don't tell me...
Don't tell me something happened to those two!
No, that's not it either.
Then what happened?
Thanks to my desperate pleas,
those two were allowed to enter our household.
They had overly healthy appetites
and grew bigger and bigger without getting sick.
So what was the problem?
There were a ton of problems.
I looked after them as much as time permitted.
And still...
Those two hated me!
How dare they treat their savior like that?!
What?
From then on, I knew what to do.
I vowed to never get involved with cute animals again!
So, uh, in a situation like this,
are we supposed to offer our condolences?
And get this, they're still fattening themselves in my home!
That doesn't mean you can be mean to this guy.
She's right.
Kon, you were wrong.
But this is your chance.
You can make amends.
Amends?
That's right.
You still have time.
If you're willing, that is.
Open your heart.
I'm sure it'll respond.
My heart...
If you feel that it's cute,
then I'm sure...
I'm sorry for what I did, critter.
I... I...
I was wron—
Ow!
Get the fuck off me!
Damn you! Damn you! Damn you!
You little...
I will never
forgive
you!
Easy now.
That's way over the top for such a small animal.
You guys stay out of this.
This is a fight between men.
Is it really that kind of problem?
We don't even know if it's a boy or a girl.
Stay the fuck out of my business!
You, rat!
This is a fight between you and me!
If I win, you'll get out of my sight!
If you win, you will leave and never return!
That's not right.
You should at least make a compromise if you lose.
Shut up!
Like I'd lose to this thing!
All right, if I lose, you can do whatever you want!
Sainglain!
Roger!
Surge, my Alma!
Kon!
Oh no!
Not bad...
I won't hold back anymore!
Die, die!
Die!
Hold back?
He was serious.
Definitely dead serious.
Kon, enough already!
Shut up and watch!
Ow!
I'll kick your ass!
You fell for it!
This is it!
It's over.
Well, everything got settled nicely in the end, right?
Nicely, my ass.
Everything stinks.
Being a sore loser is a disgrace for a knight.
We got a new friend.
We should all be happy, right?
I won't forget this.
I'll eat you one of these days!
Sir Erec!
Where are you going?
Variation?
You need a ride, right?
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Grab his precious balls!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Love and dreams aren't so important!
Give me some balls!
You can't do much when you're all respectful, right?
Come on! Hit me!
Behold an anime of shock & awe!
We're all like guys from next door, that's what makes it great!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Be yourself and break through their lines!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Being safe is boring
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Grab his precious balls!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Nobody cares about your dreams and love and offspring once you're dead!
Let's go, ED!
Next Time
After being wounded in my battle against DT,
I returned to my hometown for some rest.
There, an old friend was waiting for me.
And an evil conspiracy...
I, Erecpyle Dukakis, accept your challenge!