--OP--
We've finally come this far.
Yeah.
--ED--
Let's live on in order to meet again.
Those words... Are they an oath for this final battle?
Not for this battle...
but for the future world that we both will establish.
Avalon
So, this is the island of Avalon.
The land where, long ago, our ancestors lived.
It looks like it hasn't changed much since then.
Well, how about it?
First, let's head to the city of Avalon.
Well, then. Once we pass through this forest, we should see the city of Avalon.
The castle of those who rule these lands?
I've heard that it is the elves who are the rulers.
That's true.
Speaking of elves, I've heard that they use magic to capture humans. Is it safe?
I wouldn't think that someone who carries the blood of Pwyll would say such a thing.
Arawn-sama, I wish to meet the elves.
Do you think we'll get to be friends?
You really think elves exist?
Mo-chan.
I don't believe that elves exist.
Riannon.
Yes?
We'll meet them soon.
Yes!
Ogam.
What is it?
We'll need to borrow enough land for our people to settle down.
That's right.
Will the ruler allow us to do so?
If it's you, I don't think you need to seek permission, but...
Arawn-sama.
That's right.
Why are you asking Arawn?
That's because... he's the master of the castle.
Are you serious?
You could ask yourself too.
Well, whatever.
Not "Well, whatever!"
If you're the master of the castle, it's your responsibility to take care of the tribe since you're the leader of it!
Geez, what an impudent brat.
It's a little scary.
It's like something might jump out...
Perhaps the elves?
Didn't you say you don't believe that elves exist?
Yes, obviously!
J-Just birds...
Nii-sama! Over there!
It's the castle!
It's gigantic!
That's the Gate of Life.
The Gate of Life?
You say life... But, this is full of moss.
Just as if it were asleep...
It protects itself by looking withdrawn.
But, what's the reason for constructing such a huge and stable castle? Why exactly...
What are you going to do, Arthur?
What do you mean?
Will you pass through these gates, or not?
You shall decide.
Me?
Yes. You are still able to run away.
But, if you pass through this gate, your fate will be sealed.
The empire will come in force to conquer this land.
The long days of war will continue through countless battles.
Even so, are you okay with that?
Why ask that now?
We haven't had any regrets, even for an instant!
Instead of being on the run, we're willing to become warriors, choosing the path of the sword.
We'll fight, fight, and continue fighting!
Until we're victorious!
Is that so? It was a silly question.
My castle! Awaken from your sleep!
Your master has returned!
I have finally returned...
This is... where our fight will begin?!
Hey, do you smell something?
Ogam, that's...
Don't you know?
Could it be?
Limwris, there are people coming over here. The unused back door is open.
That's not a back door. That's the Gate of Life.
The Gate of Life opened...
Ogam-sama!
Oh? Don't tell me that the man behind you is...
Is... what?
The only people who can open the Gate of Life are Pwyll-sama and...
So, it really is him.
Ermin, that's Arawn-sama.
Arawn-sama?
I'm really sorry, Arawn-sama.
We didn't welcome you.
We are sorry!
Don't worry about it. After all, I've been sleeping for over 1,000 years.
There's no way you'd notice me.
No. If my family found out about my carelessness, I would be called back immediately.
Would be called back!
I get it. Don't worry about it.
But...
Since Arawn-sama has already forgiven you two, you should forgive yourselves as well.
Ogam-sama...
Anyway, could you two prepare some delicious, roasted apples for us?
Sure!
Ermin, please help out too.
Yes!
What's this? This... fluffy bunch.
They're the elves.
They are?
They're not frightening at all.
And they're very cute!
They are the House Elves.
I'm Limwris. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
I'm Ermin!
I'm Riannon. Let me help out too.
Oh... sure.
First, we start from the stem of the apple...
From the stem...
Hold on! Hold on! Apple!
Speaking of which...
How did it turn to this?
They're actually roasting apples on the road where many valiant warriors once stood.
Yes, times have changed.
Delicious!
Mo-chan! You are eating too much.
Ogam-sama.
The person beside Arawn-sama...
Yes?
Is he someone who has blood relations with Pwyll-sama?
That's right. He's Pwyll's direct descendant.
I am terribly sorry to not have noticed that you are Pwyll-sama's descendant...
There's no need to apologize. Those ancient people have nothing to do with me.
Yes...
Don't mind him. He just dislikes being called like that.
On a side note, the one that roasted apples with you is his younger sister.
Well, she is also considered Pwyll's descendant...
Hey, Limrwis.
Hey hey, looks like it was too much for her.
Ooh, it started, it started.
Everyone has finally settled down.
This is my first time seeing that many humans.
Limwris, I hope I did not give you too much trouble by bringing in so many humans at once.
Arawn-sama is actually thanking me. What an honor.
Other than Limwris and Ermin, are there other elves?
Yes. Part of the elven population still stays here,
protecting the castle through the generations.
In the legends, it is said that the elves once established a huge kingdom here.
They were very prosperous.
However, due to the passing of time, the number of elves that lived on was reduced.
Where did they go?
They went to a world far, far away, where humans could not reach.
Why did they go to such a place?
That's because...
The reason is that elves found it hard to live in this world.
Umm... do you know what the origin of the castle's name is?
The origin of the name?
Avalon means "apple" in the old language.
Ooh. Is it like the one we ate just now?
A paradise full of apples.
To create a paradise of everlasting spring.
That's why this castle was built.
By the angels who created the world...
Did you just say "angels?!" Where are they now?!
Um... it's an ancient story, so...
I see... They're no longer here.
Nii-sama.
What's up with him?
He hates angels.
Why?
He believes it's revenge for his father.
It seems that when he was young, he witnessed his father being killed by a pure white angel.
A pure white... angel.
What is this meeting for? I'm sleepy.
Of course, it's a meeting to search for food!
Relying only on apples will not recover one's strength.
Just do some hunting or something similar.
The chief must lead in the hunt. This is the Gaelic rule.
Rules again?
This is where the weapons are kept?
There's no one here? How careless.
Wow, there's a wide range of them.
Of course. Whose castle do you think this is?
There are also weapons that I've never seen before.
I brought you here because you said there weren't enough hunting tools.
Don't mind such trifling matters.
I can't be bothered with you.
Strange...
My body... It won't listen to me...
This is... an elven magical diagram.
What the heck is that?
A barrier...
Hey! What do you think you're doing, you thieves?!
Who are you?
I am the Merchant Elf, Epona-sama.
Epona? Hurry up and release the seal...
What's with your arrogance?
Watch this!
Stop it...
I... am Arawn-sama.
Arawn-sama went into a deep sleep thousands of years ago.
You liar!
I didn't really think you were Arawn-sama.
You're such a reckless person.
And also involving a descendant of Pwyll-sama...
Forgive her. Come to think about it, she's guarded this place for generations.
Oh, well. It's also our fault since we barged in suddenly.
Anyway, I didn't expect that this place could store that many weapons.
You have a good eye for things! No doubt you are a descendant of Pwyll-sama.
Stop going "Pwyll Pwyll."
But... other than weapons, there are also many other items.
A pot?
Look! It becomes a helmet if you use it like this! Or something...
No?
Yahoo! It's hunting time!
Catch them all! Hunt to your heart's content.
I thought it is said that this is a land of abundance?
Even if that's the case, the prey won't simply appear in front of us.
This is hunting. To search, to chase, and then to capture.
There isn't a need for such trouble, here.
Oh, a crab flute?
What will happen if we blow this?
Crabs will start gathering.
However, if you blow it too hard...
Well, well. Now all the crabs on the beach will show up.
What's wrong with a big catch?
Then, let's make crab stew tonight!
Hey, Ogam...
Aren't they a little... too big?
It's because the island is abundant.
Originally, hunting was where both parties went all out.
This isn't a time to joke around!
So, this is simply "eat or be eaten."
Let's go, everyone!
This is delicious!
Okay, everyone, eat more!
This is really an amazing haul.
It's nothing really.
Really?
Just eat.
Arawn-sama.
The view from here hasn't changed since then...
Arawn-sama.
I saw that you were lonely, so I followed you.
Is that so?
It's an ancient stone monument.
This didn't exist in the past.
A land where dragons dance...
giants stomp... elves sing... and humans laugh...
Who would put such a thing here?
Do you know this, Arawn-sama?
Know what?
The crimson colored sunset is the tears of a god.
As if a god would cry.
No... Even a god, during sad or tough times, will cry.
What kind of a god is that weak?
His name is Myrddin-sama.
A long time ago...
When the world was frozen, encased in thick ice...
When we humans had no future but to freeze to death, it was he who gave us a warm fire.
But... that was a very sinful thing. Telling humans the secret of fire was an unforgivable taboo...
It's because Myrddin-sama broke an important rule...
that he endured a very harsh punishment.
It's said that even now, he's still in pain.
When the sunset is this red,
it's when Myrddin-sama sheds tears.
That's why... we should pray.
To thank him...
And so may his pain will somehow be alleviated even a little bit.
I see... So, there are those who still remember.
But, he isn't in pain... and he doesn't cry anymore.
There is no one who can punish him anymore.
Not even the self-proclaimed almighty gods.
His wishes and prayers have dissolved into the atmosphere,
and are a part of this world forever.
He will be with us forever,
warming the world...
Do you know him, Arawn-sama?
It is a thing of the past.
Well...
What?
Nothing... nothing at all.
Well, let's head back to the rest.
The crabs I caught are huge!
Mine are bigger...
Oh, Mo-chan.
What a group of happy-go-lucky people...
They sure had a good party.
They're just relaxing from the long journey that they were on.
Perhaps.
Well then, I guess it's time for me to take a rest too.
Island of Albion is sure vast.
Compared to Erin Island,
everything seems to be much bigger and more abundant.
But...
I feel that the atmosphere here is refreshing, and very nostalgic.
To you two siblings...
this is that kind of place.
Londinium