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Bro... ther...
Hold... hold on!
Brother...
A dream...
That's great.
You finally woke up.
Do you feel like eating?
Not really...
My sword...
What happened to my sword?
Ah... That...
It's right here.
Here you go.
But this...
Take it.
Thank you.
It's an important sword, isn't it?
Yes.
What's going on...
I'm sure they want to be friends with you.
With me?
Yes.
However...
I am an Imperial soldier.
How could I befriend them?
The city of Avalon is said to be a place of refuge for the people.
It was built with the desire for it to be the source of all hope.
Hope, huh?
It has been awhile since I have heard that.
Noble Fencer
Arawn!
Where are you?!
Arawn!
You're so noisy in the morning.
What's up?
Do you even need to ask?
It's that woman.
Looks like she has regained consciousness.
What are you saying?
Get rid of her immediately!
Just because she is a member of the Imperial Army?
That goes without saying!
She is the enemy! A villain!
The enemy... A villain, huh?
That's right.
So that's how it is.
Octavia is deemed as evil since she is a member of the Imperial Army.
Your thinking is no different from the "evil" ones who think Gaelics are all savages.
So?
Nevertheless.
It is true that we have not ascertained whether she is a friend or foe.
Exactly.
Then how about this?
You shall look into that woman's true character.
Until it is made clear, we will let her stay.
But she's...
Arthur.
This is a chief's order.
Will Arthur-sama be all right?
It's a good chance for him to discover one's quality.
Even though you want to be friends. This is still...
I see...
There's no Red Branch...
But honestly, why are you searching for that kind of highly priced item?
It's got to do with our tribe's reputation.
Reputation?
The Red Branch is an important heirloom that has been passed from generation to generation.
And my grandfather was cheated by someone from the Empire and it was taken.
That is why I must get it back no matter what it takes.
On my honor as a warrior.
You're looking great.
Riannon was very surprised.
Saying that those who often train will recover at a faster rate.
It's all thanks to her taking care of me.
My name is Rathty. It's nice to meet you.
Ah... I am Octavia.
Look for me anytime if you got any pots that you wish to get repaired.
But...
You must keep it a secret from Arawn-sama.
Don't bother making pots. Make swords, swords.
Giving me that lecture.
Anyway, what do you think of Arthur's swordplay?
It's rough.
What, did you just say?
I said it's rough.
What?
What do you mean by "rough"?
That kind of swordplay will only tire one's self out faster.
Looks like you've prepared yourself since you said that.
Draw your sword.
Stop this at once!
Brother, you are too much.
Octavia-san has not fully recovered.
Octavia-san, you as well. You shouldn't move around that much.
Octavia-san...
Octavia-san.
Are you all right?
Don't mind me. Although everyone here helps one another to survive.
However we're born alone, and we die alone.
The reality of it might be as you describe.
However, no matter who, living a life by one's self would be very lonely.
Octavia.
Mo-chan.
I'm sorry! I wasn't by your side when you woke up.
You must be lonely!
You're... heavy...
A-Are you all right?
Geez, still reckless as ever.
My bad, my bad.
I can stand on my own.
Hey... let go.
No need to hold back, 'kay?
Are your injuries okay now?
Yes.
When you faced Arthur yesterday,
you looked really cool.
Yup.
I wish I could hold a sword in that way too.
Can I do it?
Of course.
Only with practice.
Practice?
Ask a teacher to teach you swordplay.
Teacher?
The one that teaches swordplay.
There isn't any teacher here.
Is that so?
I can teach you two if you two don't mind.
Really?
However, not only swordplay, but reading and writing also.
Reading and writing?
One must learn and be knowledgeable in order to become a superb warrior.
If you're fine with that, I can start teaching anytime.
That's great!
Ya!
I'm Conul.
And I'm Elyr.
Octavia-sensei!
Octavia will do.
Yes! Octavia-sensei!
I brought you something to eat, nii-sama.
Oh, just leave it there.
Please don't push yourself too much.
Riannon.
Yes?
What do you think about... her?
About Octavia-san?
Yes.
I feel that she is an honest person.
Honest?
Yes.
She is willing to accept her own fate.
She does not get discouraged even when fighting alone.
She has those expressions in her eyes.
You're saying that I am similar to her, right?
Yes.
That is what I think.
It is inevitable in meeting Octavia.
We have to open and arrange all these?
Of course. Let's get to work.
It will take forever.
You're sure making a big fuss about it.
I have a good idea.
What is it, Arawn?
Who knows what is in the crates?
Only people of the Empi-
You can open your eyes now.
These are swords used for practicing.
It's still too early to be using real swords.
Thank you.
I made them.
Thank you, Rathty.
Man, why did they choose me to call her?
With that, we shall start now.
Please do.
Today, we shall practice the correct stance.
Yes!
Stand in an upright posture, while holding the sword firmly.
Although the tip of the sword should not shake, you mustn't over-exert to keep it firm.
So we can't use too much strength?
That's right. If you rely on strength alone, that means you are being manipulated by the sword.
The one that uses the sword are the ones that wield it.
You must not forget this point.
Yes!
Arthur! Hold on! Hold on!
You must not fight! You must not!
You must talk in peace.
It's all right, Rathty.
Do you have a moment?
Hey...
You are a noble, right?
Why didn't you become an Imperial Guard?
I cannot be one.
It's due to the sigma of my father for defying the Empire.
Defied the Empire...
That means...
Yes.
My entire family was massacred by the Empire.
You became an Imperial soldier despite that?
The Imperial soldiers weren't in the wrong.
But their superiors who gave the orders.
So I decided to change the superiors.
The only way to get close is to be a member of the Imperial Army.
And to seek vengeance with swords is not really defined as taking revenge.
My sword also does not wish that I take revenge.
Swords do not lie.
Isn't that right, Arthur?
Exactly as you said.
Looks like I have said too much.
Let us hurry to the depot.
Octavia!
Please help me!
What is so funny?
Nothing at all, sorry about that.
I was just thinking about the fact that you all were able to steal so many, it sure is laughable.
That is true...
Raided them clean.
You can determine the contents with the numbers labeled on the crates.
The label marked as "I" is food.
"II" is clothing.
What are in these?
There aren't any numbers.
These are most probably offerings.
Offerings?
Then... treasure could be inside.
Wow! It's all golden and shiny!
What is it, Morgan?
This... it looks like the heirloom I have been looking for.
Coral?
Yes. Special plants that grow deep beneath the ocean.
I see...
Well, it only looks similar but it isn't what I'm looking for.
Sorry... excuse me for a bit.
Morgan.
Your family heirloom, the Red Branch... is coral, isn't it?
It is red and really shiny. It is very pretty too.
Morgan. When you were young, did you have any serious illness?
Serious illness?
There is, there is.
I had a high fever when I was small, and I almost died.
And what about it?
Corals are known as a special medicine that could cure incurable illnesses.
But I don't remember eating something that is red in color.
After undergoing the process of boiling, they will turn into white powder.
White powder...
Could it be?
That white powder was actually coral?
Then Grandfather gave the Empire our heirloom in order to save me?
Probably half of it was made into medicine.
The remaining half given to the doctor as part of the payment.
How can it be...
Why didn't Grandfather say anything?
It is because he knows the true value of the heirloom.
And he knew his granddaughter's life was more important than his reputation.
Grandfather...
This shows how much he loves you.
Gaels were honorable warriors in the past, am I right?
Yes.
Octavia.
Thank you for helping her relieve her pain.
Please accept my gratitude.
However...
I have yet to acknowledge you.
Brother!
I'll use a sword to reveal you.
Swords do not lie, right?
Yes.
Then I shall do likewise with my sword.
Erm...
Arawn...
Octavia!
Amazing, totally amazing.
Please teach us this amazing swordplay next time.
A true battle is the ability to win without fighting.
To win without fighting?
That is what my elder brother often says.
To fight is not to kill the enemy with swords.
But to not give up hope at any time.
Along with a strong heart which desires peace and everyone's happiness.
It was her who made me recall this.
Me?
I have lived together with this sword until now.
And now I have been led here by this sword.
From today forward, I am no longer an Imperial noble nor an Imperial soldier.
But a warrior instead, sharing the fate of everyone living here.
So I swear upon this sword.
Requiem