The bridge...
We can't go to Marlind this way.
We should send medicine at least!
But even a boat can't make it across these currents.
Alisha!
A river this size... must have a detour!
That's it!
We must get to Marlind!
Edna...
It really doesn't matter...
Don't forget your promise to save my brother.
I won't!
Sorey...
Is that your reason for going to Rolance?
You find it strange?
Not really. I'm just surprised at such a frivolous reason.
The Celestial Record is like the scriptures to Sorey.
#09 City of the Epidemic The Celestial Record is like the scriptures to Sorey.
#09 City of the Epidemic
Rolance is supposed to have many ruins that depict the dragon as a god.
You got that from the book too?
Yes! That's why I want to travel the world and see.
Even if it's a wasted trip, that's my goal.
Fine, I'll tag along.
Sorey...
Sorey, during this time,
you've confronted hellions as well as Malevolence in the land,
and purified them.
So let me ask you.
What does "purify" mean to you?
What it means?
What does "purify" mean?
You don't even know that and you're a Shepherd?
You'll come face to face with all kinds of hellions on your journey.
Many different kinds and sizes.
Your resolve as a Shepherd to purify them...
That has never been in doubt.
But if you just randomly confront hellions...
you could be swallowed up by Malevolence one day.
But then, what do I do?
What's important is to use your imagination.
- Imagination? - Yes.
Imagine this fire is a hellion and purify it.
Understand what the Malevolence is from the core.
And determine what to do with it as a Shepherd.
Not even close.
It just doesn't go the way I want.
You've never purified a person who turned into a hellion.
You need training for that too.
Sorey's definitely has the disposition to be a Shepherd.
But he's driven only by
a pure instinct "to save those in need," so it's fragile.
Mikleo...
It won't be long before you are needed.
No!
You can't!
A Normin seraph?
Power is...Normin!
D-Did you do that just now?
Y-Yeah...
Oh, I'm pooped.
Ah, I'm revived!
Uh... Your name was Mikleo, right?
You saved me!
O-Oh...
You're a Normin?
As you say...
I am Atakk, a Normin seraph. Nice to meet you.
You seem to be a young seraph, Mikleo, but you are well-versed.
My foster parent told me.
That thanks to Normins who lived in each region...
humans and seraphim had a good relationship.
Normin seraphim are weak,
but we have the ability to intensify the power of other seraphs.
Yes, you gave me a surprise earlier.
Although that didn't purify the hellion...
Atakk...
If you live in these woods, you should move away.
I guess it's time.
Where are you headed from now, Mikleo?
I...
I plan to go to the base of that cloud.
That's not an ordinary cloud.
I'm worried that something is happening there.
It's been there for a few days now.
But what will you do when you get there?
I must find my friend.
Friend?
Decided!
I'll come with you until I find my next home.
If we join forces like earlier, we can defeat hellions!
What do you say?
Sure, I don't mind.
To our friendship, Atakk.
Huh?
Master Shepherd! Princess Alisha sent a message!
Griftlet Bridge has...
Bridge?
- I'm borrowing your horse. - Please be careful.
Alisha...
It stopped raining?
What's...?
It's not an ordinary storm.
Everyone, let's put off the exploration.
Focus only on delivering the medicine.
Princess!
Let's go.
First, we deliver medicine to Marlind.
We can move troops after the weather has cleared up.
Your next order...
What's going on?
What is this rain?!
Sorey... Look up!
A hellion?!
Anyone hurt?!
The Shepherd...
It's dangerous, so stay away.
What is Oroboros doing here?!
Oroborus?
A powerful hellion... This storm is his doing.
I'll protect the others.
All right!
Edna!
I should show you how I pass judgment.
All right...
Hephsin Yulind!
It seems you're managing your power well.
Yeah! Let's settle this right now!
What?!
A dragon?!
- No... That's Drake. - Drake?
A pup...before it becomes a dragon.
If it's still a pup, it can be purified! Sorey!
If it flies that high, there's no way to purify it.
Damn!
You've saved us yet again.
Maltran... Where is Alisha?
Alisha is taking a different road to Marlind.
I hope she's safe.
Drake was heading for Marlind.
Hey Edna...with your power...
Don't be ridiculous. I don't have any strength left.
But...
If the current slows down, I may be able to figure something out.
No kidding? You're acquainted with Lailah?
What a coincidence.
You know Lailah?
You see... There's this thing between Lailah and me.
Thing?
Well... I can't explain, even to you, Mikleo...
It's a delicate situation... a male-female thing.
Delicate, huh?
Whoa, what a huge river!
It's impossible to cross.
Mikleo...
Look at that.
What happened?
This...?!
Yes, since this morning...
After all, this is...
something only a Shepherd can do.
Shepherd?!
Master Shepherd?
He created that rock wall and crossed the river.
Yeah, that's not something made by man.
Sorey... is this how strong you've become?
Okay, let's go, Mikleo!
Your friend may be waiting.
This is Marlind...the second largest city in Hyland?
It's terrible.
The entire city is shrouded in Malevolence as big as my brother's domain.
Sorey...
No doubt about it... The cause of this epidemic is Drake!
It's all right.
You'll be better once the medicine starts to work.
Alisha!
Sorey! You came!
So this is Alisha?
Whose voice was that?
Oh, that's Edna. She's a new...
You can hear her? We're not holding hands!
That's right...
Your spiritual powers must have increased.
So just being close to you enables her to hear seraph voices.
- Lailah! - Yes!
Alisha, I'm glad you're well.
Yeah, I was worried.
Sorey...
I...
Alisha!
I failed.
The medicine I brought isn't working.
No one is recovering.
At this rate...
everyone will...
I know.
I must get to the cause.
It's him!
The hellion is here?!
Yes.
Alisha, what's in this direction?
It's a highland...
and there's a sacred tree known as the Great Tree.
It plans to nest there.
Edna, is there a way to immobilize it, so it can't fly away?
I'll try.
All right!
No way!
It's gained more power.
It's ready to transform into fully grown dragon.
- Then Marlind will... - I won't let it!
What is this Malevolence?
That's a Drake!
Sorey is battling!
- It's a hellion! - Atakk, help me!
Power is...Normin!
We did it!
If Mikleo was here...
Lailah!
The Divine Artifact that Mikleo is seeking is an arrow.
If only we had that...
Mikleo will be here.
Mikleo is close by. I can sense him.
So...let's dig in just a bit more!
Lailah!
Sorey!
Lailah!
Mikleo!
A-Atakk?
Not that kid?
Mikleo, quick! Our Sub Lord pact!
Lailah, I'm ready!
Thou born in the calm of the peaceful flow
Exchange a vow to aid my brave and brilliant light that leads to purity
If you have the will and do consent, then make haste...
Declare your true name to Sorey!
He already...
I know it!
Luzrov Rulay!
Let's do it, Mikleo!
Right! I'll muster every ounce of power I have!
Pierce right through it... Azure Assault!
Preview of the next episode
Mikleo, are you hurt?
I'm okay.
But Sorey, your hand is grazed.
This is nothing.
I bet you missed me.
- Speak for yourself. - I was fine.
Just admit it, Mikleo.
- What are you two bickering about? - Edna?
Mikleo, meet Edna, an Earth seraph.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Mikleo, a Water seraph.
How do you do, Mikleo boy.
That's a rude way to address me.
A snot-nosed kid like you shouldn't complain.
Mikleo boy...or Mi-bo for short.
What? You can't shorten my name like that!
Now now, you two.
Why don't you stop there before it drags on?
Sorey, let's go on to next week's preview.
Next time, "Alisha Diphda."
Sorey, did you call me?