You're finally up.
- Sorey! - How do you feel?
Mikleo, Lailah...
You were delirious for three days with a high fever.
Three days?
It's probably because you became my vessel.
Who knows what would have happened if Alisha didn't save you.
Alisha?
That's right! Where's Alisha?!
Sorey!
Alisha!
Thank goodness!
You're awake.
Thank you for the food!
With that appetite, there's no need to worry anymore.
Nope! The food was delicious!
Alisha, you nursed me through this, right?
Thank you.
I should be the one to thank you.
When you drew the Sacred Blade of the Lady of the Lake,
and suppressed the insurgence at the festival,
I never felt more exhilirated in my life.
And the only words that came to mind was 'thank you.'
Is that funny?
No...
So with my gratitude, I'd like you to have something.
Sorey!
You look wonderful in a Shepherd's attire.
#04 The Shepherd's Destiny
Yes, it becomes you, Sorey. #04 The Shepherd's Destiny
Fine feathers make fine birds, eh.
Just admit you're jealous.
Absolutely never.
Is there a seraph standing there?
Yes, there is.
His name is Mikleo.
Sorey!
And this one here is Lailah.
The one everyone calls the Lady of the Lake.
You really were meant to be a Shepherd.
As for us, even if there are seraphs in our midst,
there's nothing we can do.
You are wrong!
She can't hear you.
Sorey, please grasp Alisha's hand.
I'll try to send our voices to her through you.
Alisha!
Just like this?
Can you hear me, Alisha?
It's Lailah.
I don't think she heard you.
Then try closing your eyes, Sorey.
Close my eyes?
Ahh... Alisha, can you hear me?
Guess not.
Maybe Sorey's not focusing enough.
Blaming me?
Sorey! Close your eyes!
And this time, hold your breath.
Sorey?
Oh no, it's not you.
Alisha!
I hear it! A woman's voice...!
Really?!
Was that Mikleo just now?
Y-Yes, that's right.
Seraph Mikleo... Please pardon my rudeness all this time.
I-I never considered you rude.
Alisha...
We seraphs can see into the hearts of people.
Please don't ever make light of us.
It's the heart that breeds Malevolence and brings forth calamity.
Don't worry, Alisha.
Your thankfulness has been conveyed...
Sorey, one more time!
Isn't there a better way to do this?
When you become stronger as a Shepherd,
we won't have to resort to blocking your senses.
Then...
If I try hard enough, everyone will be able to hear seraphim voices?!
Everyone?!
Alisha's always had the ability. That's why she probably heard us.
I see.
I guess it's not that simple.
But even someone like me exchanged words.
I know for a fact that Seraphim exist.
That alone...
- Exhilirates you? - Yes!
Pardon me.
Princess Alisha, it's almost time.
Fine, I'll be right there.
I'm sorry, I must go to the palace.
I see.
Sorey, why don't we go into town too?
This is...!
As rumors of the appearance of the Shepherd spread,
citizens began spontaneously raising their flags.
Deep down, the people were wishing for the Shepherd's arrival too.
Is something wrong?
Listening to you is making me nervous.
I can't believe you get nervous, Sorey.
Yeah, well...
Thanks for the ride, Alisha.
You're welcome.
Well, I'll see you later.
Shall we go then?
Sorey!
The ride made me nauseous, and I feel sick now.
Were you lying earlier when you said you felt better?
I really felt good in the morning.
But as we got closer to town, I started feeling sick.
Sorey, it's the Malevolence.
Malevolence?
This...?
But some other Malevolence seems mixed in.
Where is it coming from?
I can't tell that much.
You should be able to now, Sorey.
Concentrate and try to perceive it.
It's here.
If you're physically able...
I'm okay, Lailah.
I still feel nauseous, but it's not like earlier.
I want to know too, why this ruin has Malevolence.
Princess...
Please turn over the Shepherd you are harboring into our custody.
Turn over? What are you saying?
With that power...
Surely, having him under our jurisdiction would be most prudent?
I refuse.
Even if it's the unanimous will of the Council?
I have no intention of handing the Shepherd over to you!
This is a door. I know it.
But I don't see anything like a keyhole.
So that means...
It's a sealed door.
It was...sealed?
I'm guessing that whatever is beyond this door
was locked and hidden away from people's eyes.
If it was locked, there should be a key or something to unlock it.
Is this it?
You're both know a lot about ancient ruins.
From the time we were kids, we've loved exploring ruins.
Look, Sorey!
The crest of the Kingdom of Hyland!
What is it?!
I forgot to return this to Alisha.
But...that just might break the seal.
What a fluke, eh.
Let's go!
It's awesome.
This Malevolence isn't ordinary...
That was scary!
It's a dragon statue.
Isn't a dragon...
The incarnation of calamity, the messenger of destruction...
the symbol of bad luck.
But to create such a thing and leave it intact...
Something's weird about this ruin.
There's much more Malevolence here than other places.
Is that statue the source of the Malevolence here?
No...
There's something else in here emitting Malevolence.
This is...
a hellion?
Above us?!
W-What is that?
A bat?!
What are they?!
Swarms of bats that turned into hellions.
Sorey!
Got it!
I got them!
Mikleo!
Are you okay, Mikleo?!
There's no end to them!
Sorey, can you disperse the hellions one more time?
I'll purify them with my flames.
Okay!
Lailah!
My flames that dance into a crimson tempest,
Tornado Fire!
You did it, Lailah!
Sorey, how are you holding up?
I'm fine.
Entering into a contract with me
has put a greater burden on you than you've ever known.
Anytime you need some space, just say so and I will go inside.
Inside?
Do you see?
This is what I mean by 'inside.'
I-I get it!
Whoa, you shocked me.
Going forward, you will probably contract with other seraphs.
They will empower you.
But please do not forget that it will take a toll on you.
So when you feel physically weak, keep us inside.
All right. I'll do that.
Sorey...
I know.
This is not the end of the Malevolence in this ruin.
Make no mistake...
The cause of the Malevolence is inside there.
This is...?
What is...
this place?
This is...
the reality of this ruin.
Lailah?
You know something, don't you?
When alive, they rebelled against the powers,
and were entombed here, unbeknownst to anyone.
Their regrets and hatred turned into Malevolence, and when the flesh decayed,
Malevolence festered in this cage and burst forth hellions.
Why? Why this horrible place?!
Things you can't explain to the public...
like these deaths...
exist in this land.
Does Alisha know about this?
I get it.
Lailah, you wanted me to see this.
The Shepherd must suppress
the source of Malevolence that gives rise to hellions...
namely, the Lord of Calamity.
The Lord of Calamity?
He releases unbelievable amounts of Malevolence
and at times, can even alter the state of the world.
That is the Lord of Calamity.
And suppressing this guy...
is the true mission of the Shepherd?
There is much you still don't know.
If you face the Lord of Calamity as you are now,
you will be swallowed up by his Malevolence.
That is why...
I would like you to derive the answer.
Your answer, Sorey, one without any regrets.
My answer?
Don't be fettered by the mission.
Travel the world and acquire knowledge and wisdom.
And with the answer you derive,
I want you to confront the Lord of Calamity.
It's not all that complicated.
In essence, if you travel across the world...
Sorey, that's water!
Water? Why's--?
The Malevolence can't...
It can't have seeped into the land of Ladylake?
Sorey, we can't stay here!
Damn, the ceiling!
We go now!
The land is screaming...
Malevolence is decaying the land, and making it suffer!
Let's get out of here!
- Mikleo, Lailah, thanks! - Let's hurry!
Lailah, is Malevolence causing this too?
Yes!
But this is much more than Malevolence...
Sorey, look!
I've never seen anyone so unshakable.
I'm sorry.
It's not a criticism.
It is your integrity that will guide Ladylake in a good direction.
I believe that.
Having said that, Baltrow's goal isn't just to seize the Shepherd.
No, his real goal is to remove me from the monarchy.
If you know that, I won't say anything more.
But Baltrow has something up his sleeve.
You mean the situation in Marlind?
I'm game for it.
It's a fact that Marlind is suffering from an epidemic.
If someone must go,
I want to do whatever I can.
Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.
I can't help but worry about you.
Maltran...
But this wind is awfully strong. I hope nothing bad happens.
Alisha!
Impossible!
Preview of the next episode
We get a break next week!
A long, restful soak at the hot springs would be nice.
Thanks for waiting, Sorey and Mikleo!
Hey, Lailah! Okay, let's go!
Yes. But before that, we must give everyone a preview.
- Preview? - Yes!
For episode six of Tales of Zestiria the X?
Yes!
We heard there's a bye next week.
Do you know what the next episode is about?
She's being coy.
Now I'm getting nervous.
Sorey, what if we're written out of the story?!
What a pessimist!
They just want us to anticipate what's coming up next week!
- Think so? - C'mon, let's go!
- C'mon, Lailah, or we'll leave you behind! - Please wait!
Next week: 'The Beginning of Calamity.' Don't miss it!
I wonder who's in it?