Hurry!
Holy Guard and Holy Psalm take the right wing.
Holy Blade take the left.
The cavalry will lead the attack.
Hold attack formation and head to the front line.
Show the Black Army the true might of the Holy Blade!
Einslotte, status?
Given the scale of the operation, it will take some more time.
I'm told we've also lost contact with the Sage's Tower.
Yes, ever since they informed us that they'd be setting out in the Ark.
But they will come.
We're going to trust them and do everything we can.
Yes, ma'am.
What is that?
The Ark?
Your Majesty, what's going on?
According to our plans,
the barrier was supposed to have been neutralized as soon as the Ark arrived.
This is not good.
Furball!
Aram.
Musica.
You're safe.
As if we'd go down that easily.
Guys...
I thought we were done for.
But...
Phoena's...
We can rescue her after we take out the Black King.
The battle's only beginning.
Right.
Musica.
Leave it to me.
Furball, take care of Musica.
We'll also fight alongside you here.
Let's hurry up and get that barrier down.
The guys waiting outside must be getting impatient.
We'll push through to the Imperial Castle.
Understood. I'll give it all I've got.
Can't wait. I like a good challenge.
We're gonna save them.
Both Yuri and Phoena.
Let's get this show back on the road!
This song...
Your Majesty.
All troops, charge!
What an annoying song.
Why do this when they know they'll lose again?
They never learn.
Ridiculous.
Thank you for accommodating my request.
Ancient magic passed down through the family of the Chronicle's caretakers.
That was quite interesting.
I've made some adjustments to maximize its effectiveness.
Therefore, should you use the seal, your life will be forfeit.
I understand.
In a way, this represents my resolve.
Yuri.
Please!
Snap out of it!
Yuri!
Take the Chronicle to the King.
No!
Yuri...
Stop.
It's no use.
He has already become blackness incarnate.
Your words will not reach him.
I've found you.
I knew you were hiding here, winged sprite.
No...
Pirika?
There's nowhere left to hide.
With this, all hope will be lost,
and the world will be engulfed in darkness.
Why do you seek to destroy the world?
What good does that do you, Black King?
Answer me, Father!
Too slow.
Bring it on!
Well, at least he's having fun.
Aram!
Freeze!
Its leg!
Get going, Aram!
We'll leave Yuri up to you!
Don't you dare forget what you told me!
Aram...
The white light that child emits is an eyesore.
But that's why he would be especially powerful if he were to be dyed black.
Black Knight.
I know.
It's my job to fight him.
Our left flank is weakening.
Send in the Holy Mark to reinforce them.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Musica's song is our anthem!
Follow it to victory!
Looks like you've started to get the hang of it, Princess.
Don't let your guard down, old man.
Who are you calling an old man?
Look.
It's about time to end this.
Don't falter.
Go!
I'm taking you down!
Very well.
Let's settle this.
This simply won't do.
Her Majesty, the Holy Queen herself, shouldn't be on the front lines.
Your Majesty!
I thought you were fighting me.
Burckhardt...
You're looking well.
Has leaving the Suppression Army in Aram's hands
lightened your burden, Holy Queen?
I suppose.
You admit it?
Yes. I'll admit it.
It seems I was never fit for this after all.
But, that being the case, I've decided I have to do what I can.
What you can, you say?
It's too late.
It's your naivety that made me like this!
Are you still trying avoid responsibility for your actions?
I'm not trying to avoid anything.
Certainly, I was probably responsible for allowing this to happen.
But you see, Burckhardt,
a person's strengths and weaknesses are ultimately their own.
We all have to come to terms with that in our lives.
Nothing meaningful can come of basing your self-worth on others.
Nonsense!
The Holy Knight who wore that is no more.
He was an exemplary knight.
I wish he would have stayed to help me.
Juliana...
You...
I've already decided I won't run from anything.
If it's my fault that you've ended up this way,
then I'll end you myself.
That's the way I take responsibility.
Congratulations, Burckhardt.
You're a member of the Holy Guard now.
Sir.
Thank you.
You were at the top of the selection exams, I see.
Do you have a preferred post?
I will become a member of the King's Sword someday.
I hope to serve Juliana.
You want to become one of us?
I like your determination.
She's a rewarding person to serve.
I believe so, too.
That's right.
I...
The Chronicle...
Now...
It's the beginning of the end.
New enemies.
What?!
The blackness is getting stronger.
What have you done?
Looks like I really have to...
Yuri.
I've abandoned that name.
I'm bringing you back, even if I have to beat you down.
Yuri!
I can't hear Musica's song.
Don't tell me...
I looked up to you.
You were the one who brought me this far.
How could you end up like this?
Say something, Yuri!
I told you, I've abandoned that name.
Right.
You ran away.
Traveling with you, I came to understand you a little bit.
There are all kinds of people around you.
They all depend on you.
And so you tried to live up to them.
To their expectations.
All of them.
Isn't that right?
Even I expected great things from you.
I had no idea how much of a burden that was on you.
But listen, Yuri,
you don’t need to live up to the expectations of each and every person.
Just be yourself!
Just do what you want to do!
Tell me, Yuri!
What is it that you want to do?
I desire nothing.
All I have now is my black destiny.
The impulse to destroy everything and end it all.
Juliana, look!
The barrier...
We'll lose our line of retreat if it regenerates!
Damn it.
How did you end up this way?
Damn it, Yuri!
Your sword, your words... they lack weight.
Strength is meaningless without resolve.
Can you kill him?
I see.
I'm going to bring Yuri back.
I'm going to make him come to his senses.
We're gonna save them.
No one would fear falling to the blackness if words were all it took to stop it.
That won't cut it.
It's not enough.
I need to be prepared to kill.
To be killed.
And then some.
But can I do it?
You never had a chance.
There was no way you could defeat the power of blackness.
Now, give it up.
No, I will never...
...give up!
It's not whether I can do it or not.
I will do it!
We must support them with all our strength.
Stay strong, and we can still win.
Yes.
Show them what the Holy Guard is made of.
You're no match to our united strength.
Is that what you call the strength of bonds?
Gross.
I'll break them for you!
Juliana!
Shuza?
Why?
Charge!
The next blow...
...will settle this.