I knew you'd come.
Well, you're helpless without me.
You should talk, Mikleo.
Think so?
You've become strong, Sorey.
They sure work hard, those two.
The purification of the water is crucial for the recovery of Marlind.
#10 Alisha Diphda The purification of the water is crucial for the recovery of Marlind.
The water boy helps a lot too.
That's the foundation of their relationship.
The air seems more stagnant.
It's around here.
Let's begin.
Well, Mikleo?
Looks good. I'll free it shortly.
Oh Water, thou divine mother...
In accordance with way of all things, bring forth the power to purify!
Water flows continuously, so there's no end to this...
Yet, we have to do it... Right?
Leave it to you, Mikleo.
We've been at this for three days now.
Having you, the Water element, here is a huge help...
If I were alone, I wouldn't be at this point even after a month.
Fine.
I'll stick around for a month.
Oh, come on.
Shall we go above ground?
We were just saying how you're becoming more like a Shepherd.
Right, Edna?
Were we?
More than a Shepherd, Sorey is...
- Is what? - Master Shepherd!
Master Shepherd! Master Shepherd!
I'm exhausted.
You didn't do anything.
I tagged along. Be grateful.
Listen, you...
The name's Edna, boy.
Now, now...
Alisha went out of her way to find us this place to relax.
Rohan, how are you feeling?
I'm much better, thanks to you all.
I'm glad.
I'm the one who should have protected Marlind as its seraph...
Yet I ended up becoming tainted.
It couldn't be helped.
In this age of calamity, it's extremely difficult
for man to co-exist with the seraphim.
Can you tell me why this happened to Marlind?
I'm sorry, but I don't remember much.
I think, at first, it was very minor.
Like someone took a valued book without permission.
I can understand...
It was a small village, but I know what it's like to lose a village.
And it began with the triflest of things.
But suddenly, it spread!
I recognize you to be a Normin seraph.
Yes, I am.
Long ago, there were Normins in every place and they helped us out.
How could I have forgotten even that...
If there was one seraph to a town,
there was one of us in every village.
We were like the coordinators.
Is that so?
There used to be so many of us.
Now, there's just a smattering.
- Sorey, I brought dinner. - Thank you.
Do you mind if I join you?
Of course not!
Sorey, thank you.
The well water has been transformed!
According to Lailah, the rain seeps through the trees and soil...
To be truly cleansed, it takes over a year.
I guess creating a new environment is a big task.
Thank you, all of you Seraphim.
The people welcome your presence here.
I believe everyone hopes that we can live here together.
Please continue to help and support us.
How are things in town?
We won't be able to rest easy for a long time...
but people are smiling again.
Hope is very important, after all.
Is there anything else we can help with?
Are you okay? You seem tired.
- The same goes for you, Alisha. - Such a hard-working Shepherd.
- She's amazing too. - I'm fine. I really have stamina
And that's a fine trait, Sorey.
- But... - But?
No, it's nothing.
Hot!
Sorey...
The supplies for reconstruction are starting to arrive from Ladylake.
I'd like your help to sort them out.
Here you go.
This is the last one...
Emergency supplies will be equally divided among the people.
Tell everyone that hoarding will not be tolerated.
All right, get to work.
Alisha's working so hard.
The princess herself doesn't have to do these things.
Isn't that what makes Alisha special?
Oh, you know her very well.
Don't insinuate.
She's from that time...
Hey, you!
We're belong to Sparrowfeather. We brought food supplies from Ladylake.
Where should we put it?
Thank you!
Hey! You're the princess of Ladylake!
Here, I'm just a knight.
I've heard lots of rumors about Sparrowfeather.
And I know all about how popular you are.
- Please look on us kindly. - Hi there!
Hey! Long time no see!
Oh, you know her, Sorey?
We met at Ladylake, um...
It's Rose.
Looks like you became a Shepherd.
Oh, by the way, remember that debt?
Yeah...
What should I ask for? You being a Shepherd and all.
Just because I'm a Shepherd doesn't mean I have money...
Well, I don't expect much from you, Sorey...
But it seems you have a friend!
Just kidding!
So? Where should we unload?
Oh, right up ahead, please.
Got it.
Alisha!
What's the matter, Maltran?
Sirel wants to talk to you.
Sirel? Is it urgent?
Yes.
But...
It's all right if he listens in. He is Sorey the Shepherd.
I'm Sirel, and belong to Princess Alisha's personal cavalry.
Princess...
Lord Bartlow has ordered troops to Glaivend Basin.
Glaivend?!
The buffer zone between our border with Rolance?
Anticipating the worst, I had Sirel and others slip into the ranks,
but I never thought he'd go this far.
Word has leaked out that he has ordered officers to prepare for war.
Prepare for war?!
With you out of the way, Lord Bartlow can do anything he wants.
But why now?
He conveniently pushed you out of picture.
And emergency supplies are running seriously low.
It's certain that...
He plans to resolve it by plundering?
What is he going to do after stealing from them?
A second unit is being dispatched today from Ladylake.
There's no time.
No, I'll go and stop them.
Alisha...
I'm coming too.
I'm against it.
What's with you, Lailah?
You're the very one who told me to go to different places and see things.
Sorey, you still don't know what becoming malevolent truly means.
The battlefield is...
That's...a hellion?!
The Malevolence...
Is this...?
Yes...
It's the Malevolence of a hellion born of man.
It's heavy...and hard to grasp.
Here...
A human... This?!
Yes...
But to the average human, he appears as a man.
You should be able to see him, Sorey.
That hellion is actually a man.
He's a...
Now, Shepherd... You must purify him.
- Stop! - You sinner!
Sorey!
No! If that hellion is let loose...!
If that Malevolence spreads...!
Sorey, are you all right?
I didn't realize that's what it took to purify a man who's become a hellion...
Yes...to purify a human...
the Shepherd himself must take over the Malevolence.
You alone can take over and stop the Malevolence.
We seraphim are not able to do that.
Being a Shepherd is very lonely.
Sorey?
It's not...over yet.
- We don't have enough horses! - Round more up!
- Is the relief unit ready? - We're checking now.
- And the medical unit? - Not yet...
Please hurry.
My unit is standing by here waiting for a rendezvous.
You have food and weapons?
It was difficult making sure Lord Bartlow didn't catch us...
Thank you, Sirel.
This is the only possible route from Ladylake to Glaivend.
We'll cut through this mountain and make up time.
- I'm back! - How was it?
We were able to borrow 13 horses.
Good.
I want to take every soldier. Get them ready.
The reconstruction has just begun...
but a large force will be a deterrent.
We're racing against time.
Be ready to leave at first light.
Maltran!
Alisha...
What's that?
A renowned spear presented to me by a prominent townsman.
I'm always at your side, even on the battlefront.
I can protect you with this.
Maltran...
Thank you!
I'll see you later.
This is...?
I thought it was getting dark... Is this a test of courage?
If you don't like places like this, I can hold your hand.
You should talk, boy.
Let's see... Mikleo boy. I'll shorten it to Mi-bo.
- Not again! - Mi-bo! Mi-bo! Mi-bo!
Sorey, can you explain why we're here?
This is the...
grave of the man killed by the hellion.
This man's soul was not able to find peace...
I, Sorey the Shepherd, will purify it now.
Those two began fighting over something.
One took a sword in hand, and the other tried to protect himself.
But, the armed one ended up dying, and the other turned into a hellion.
The one with the weapon and the one who forced his hand, each had their reasons.
And...
Strange...
Where are the guards?
I am too busy to deal with you.
Regardless of who is responsible for the conflict or the reason...
people whose families and loved ones are killed fall into despair.
And it turns into hatred that seeps into this land.
And that becomes the root of Malevolence.
You don't flinch at all.
You don't seem to be an ordinary princess.
I wish I could have stayed an ordinary princess.
But I've seen too many things in the age of calamity.
Forget about testing me.
Awesome! You really aren't an ordinary princess.
If you're serious about taking me on, I have my own ideas.
Why're you going to the battlefield?
To stop the war.
You think you can stop it?
I don't just think I can stop it.
I will stop it.
So even if the enemy is armed and ready before their eyes...
Do not attack, drop your weapons first...
Is that what you'll order your soldiers?
If necessary.
So you'll stick to a policy of non-aggression, no matter what?
Yes.
The first ones who are killed because of your non-aggression policy
will not revive even if the war ends.
I won't let people die senselessly for your ideals!
Is that why you've come for me?
That is the belief of the Scattered Bones!
You can't deny that one of them could sow the seeds for new hatred!
Then let that first victim that you speak of...
be me!
I don't sense any falsehood in your words.
Of course not.
Hold on.
You dared go this far to a princess of the kingdom.
I hope you are prepared.
You plan to capture me and see me hanged?
I'm telling you to come to the battlefront and bear witness to my actions.
You can't see clearly with that on.
I want logistical help from you with the food supplies.
Can I rely on you?
You amaze me.
I never expected you to be this gutsy.
Fine.
Sparrowfeathers will heed your request.
One more thing.
If I die...
Die?
I forgive all.
Hatred must not be passed on to the children of the people.
I, Alisha Diphda, absolutely forbid vengeance.
I want you to relay that to everyone.
Alisha Diphda...
If you should die...
I swear that I shall uphold your last wishes.
Good.
We must get ready from now.
We leave for Glaivend Basin in the morning.
You now understand what purification is, but you're going to the battlefield?
It's because I understand...
as a Shepherd.
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A facial pack for ultra-smooth skin! How about one for ten gald?
Super-smooth? I'll take it.
This cream removes spots and freckles! Just 100 gald for a jar!
You just apply it? I'll take it!
This is weight-loss water! Only 1000 gald!
You just drink it? I'll take it!
Princess, don't take everything at face value.
Oh, but I trust you, Rose.
Aw, I can't take advantage of such an innocent. Fine, 100 gald for everything!
A 90% discount? I can't let you lower the price so much.
It's okay, really. Actually, they were free.
No, I'd feel bad.
- It's all right. - No...
You know what? Consider it my gift.
Thank you! I accept.
Now you'll take it?!
It's time. Next episode, "War."
Princess, you're pretty calculating.