--OP--
--ED--
Octavia.
It's been awhile since we last met.
Do you still remember?
We once crossed swords on this very land.
Yes it's me, Lidia! The one you once defeated.
I didn't think that I'd meet you again under such circumstances.
The enemy will continue to grow stronger!
We must strengthen our military power.
E-Excuse me...
I have a good idea.
Is this what she meant by, a good idea?
Digging caves are a specialty of the Miner Elves.
So this way we can enter the enemy's territory unnoticed…
Those bastards of the Empire...
I will get my revenge on them!
Assault
Oh no!
What is it?
What's wrong?
W-What's going on?
I-I miscalculated!
I-I am terribly sorry!
Please hold on, I'll dig a new tunnel right away!
Don't worry about it.
I told you not to worry about it.
Well, I already foresaw this happening.
However...
Since it's come to this, we should go all out and cause major damage.
Is what I'd like to do, but that thought would render this plan meaninglessly.
By allowing them to discover that their storage has been cleared out suddenly,
would they then be psychologically weakened.
That's right. We must show them that the people of Gael are not mere savages.
Our stratagems do not pale in comparison also.
But before that, how shall we solve the current problem we have at hand?
Arthur, what do you think?
If it's me...
Of course, we'll silence the watchers one by one, then proceed to the depot.
That's fine.
Oh, I suppose you do remember from your expression.
As for me, I never once forgot about you.
Hatred tormented both my body and mind.
Every time that humiliation lingers within me...
That very humiliation!
Wha...
Every time, when that moment flashes in my mind...
I wield my sword in a frenzied state, cutting everything I see.
If I did not become the commander of Rubrum...
I would have lost my mind.
All thanks to those groups of trouble making fools...
I could use my sword as often as I wanted.
Octavia.
I heard that you defied your superior, right?
Why would a person of your character disobey orders?
The army is a group that governs incredible power.
An undisciplined strength will only result in a disorderly mob, I'm sure you know that.
Then, does that mean the Imperial Army in this land is that pathetic?
Well anyway, I shall purge everything in the name of order.
And you shall be sent to a certain mine to be a slave.
At the same time, being a plaything for the men there.
Don't look away!
Is there... Is there nothing you want to say to me?!
How hateful!
All right. Commence the plan.
The rest of us will eliminate the nearby enemies.
Arthur.
Don't go crazy.
I know.
Looks like he has matured a little.
Failure allows people to mature.
This hateful attire of yours...
I feel like ripping it apart right now.
Then using a whip to thrash that soft and tender skin.
Making you cry non-stop.
In that case... I'm sure you'll scream out a wonderful sound.
But, your punishment will be determined by the army.
I can't even lay my hands on you.
Ah! That is so frustrating!
This no longer concerns me.
It's fine in whatever happens to you.
This certainly is boring, very boring.
Hurry up then, and disappear from my sight! You fool!
Looks like it's food that's all in here.
Let's start moving then, everyone!
This wine is great!
Hey!
Stop drinking and start working.
Sorry, sorry.
Gosh, you really are...
Arawn-sama.
What's wrong, Ogam?
There is something I would like you to see.
Why are there such things in this depot?
It couldn't it be... The Empire is collecting corpses?
Ogam, please look into it.
Yes.
I'll go take a look at the warehouses ahead.
You are...
It seems that I have seen you before...
Hey Arawn!
The enemy's movements are getting strange.
It is about time to pull back.
Ah, that's right.
What is that? Why did you close it?
No, it's nothing.
Nothing? What is inside...
Well, this is...
Let me ask you a question...
Hmm? Why so sudden?
What would the people of Gael do to enemies that they have captured?
The Gael tribe don't hold captives.
If we did capture enemy soldiers, we will...
We will...?
Behead them!
Okay, let's return to where everyone is then.
Eh? About that crate-
You need not bother about that!
Not bother?
We were discovered by the enemy.
What?
Everyone, hide quickly!
Guard the exit! We must not allow the savages to escape!
Damn!
I will get rid of them.
Wait, Mo-chan! We must wait for Arawn-sama and Nii-sama...
Mo-chan!
You are injured...
It's just a flesh wound.
Listen, hold still.
It's fine now.
Is everyone fine?
Arawn and I shall lure the enemy.
Everyone take the opportunity to move the stuff out during that time!
Fire! Set the place on fire!
Understood.
Put the fire out! Quickly!
Don't slow down!
Damn you savages...
Charge!
Arthur, go.
Is it okay?
What are you saying? Go ahead and cause trouble, since it has come to this.
Sure!
Really...
He's certainly an energetic guy.
The... the base...
All right!
Lidia of Rubrum.
I have returned in what I owed you.
What did you bastards do exactly?
As for that, have fun finding out.
D-Don't mess with me!
I would love to play with you, but unfortunately time does not permit it.
Well then, see you again.
We will conclude our fight someday.
You're running away?
Last night was a big victory for us.
We don't need to eat crabs again, I'm so glad.
That is true, I am getting sick of eating crabs.
With this momentum, let's plunder more of it!
Yeah!
Hey...
This is basically a stratagem.
Not a way to get your food.
But Arawn-sama,
this is certainly a great help on our livelihood.
Livelihood? Geez...
Eh? Who was it that moved an empty crate here?
Looks like someone made a mistake.
Gosh, one could feel that it was empty by its weight.
Exactly.
What's the matter?
No, nothing at all.
Is it bad news?
Although it is still not confirmed, but previously...
Crates for corpses, huh?
After being loaded on ships, they are exported to Londinium.
Transported back to the Empire's own land to bury?
But no matter what it is, it is just too strange.
After all, the custom of the Empire is to cremate their dead.
It certainly is strange.
Why go to the trouble to transport the dead when they'll be cremated later?
To find out the truth behind this, I have investigated it further.
They did not just store bodies of dead Imperial Soldiers in that depot,
civilians, and even local tribal warriors are also there.
As long as it is a dead body, it will do...
The Empire collecting dead bodies... What exactly...?
Could it be...?
I hope it's just me thinking too much.
They raided everything...
Those Gael bastards...
So in other words...
Octavia!
You and I are still on this very same piece of land.
Hey, come out.
I know you are here.
That's it. I remember now.
You were the woman at the gladiator's...
My name is Octavia.
A former knight and noble of the Empire, successor to the imperial house of Aurelia.
Hold it. I am just here to talk with you.
I do not intend to speak with the leader of the villains.
Villains?
Stealing provisions from the Imperial Army.
If that's not a villainous act, then what is?
Well... that is because...
Looks like I have hit the bull's-eye.
Come, draw your sword.
If we do cause a stir here, you should know what will happen.
After I defeat you, I will cut down those that have noticed, one by one.
Until I die!
Is that so? If you are going to go that far...
I shall be your opponent.
Here I come!
Damn!
Then...
How about this!
You...
You are...
For the honor of my name, I will not accept the insult a captive shall have!
Hold it!
Silence!
Stop it!
Why don't you carry on with the fight?
How could I kill someone whom had given up on life in the first place?
W-What?
You humans...
Everyone is the same... Why don't you want to live on freely?
Rules. Honor. A warrior's pride. Because of such things...
Why sacrifice your own life needlessly?
You... What is... your name?
I am Arawn.
Arawn.
Where have I heard that name before...?
I remember now. It's that perished Demon King from the prophecy or something like that...
The priests were fussing about it.
That's right. That very Arawn-sama.
Demon King Arawn.
What do you intend to do with me, as a captive?
Nothing actually.
Nothing?
But I, wanted to kill you.
Meeting me... is nothing more than a mere coincidence.
If you do not wish to die,
then forget everything and settle down somewhere that's quiet and peaceful.
You... have such a way with words.
If possible... While I was still a soldier of the Empire,
I would have liked to have meet you on the battlefield-
Hey! Are you all right?
Hey!
Noble Fencer