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All right, it's the basics and footwork of defense.
And next is... Uh...
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The Empire's spoken language.
That's right. Good work in remembering them.
You know, I understand the reason behind the sword lessons,
But I don't think history nor the ability to calculate is needed.
Yes, yes.
I understand your feelings, but if you only learn about how to use the sword...
Then you will never become an extraordinary warrior.
That was a masterpiece.
Elyr, you sound exactly like Octavia.
Octavia, you can't win against Conul and Elyr, huh?
Whatever... you say.
What's wrong?
Well... It feels like there's someone looking over here.
Is it just my imagination?
Octavia...
Well then, just like you hoped for, let's practice some fencing.
All right!
Isn't that great, Conul and Elyr?
Yup!
Come, stand in line.
Seigan no Kamae - A basic standing posture for fencing; one points the tip of the blade at the opponent's eyes.
First is the "Seigan ni Kamae" stance.
Yes!
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As a warrior, you are forbidden to be sympathetic.
It's the biggest insult to a warrior's honor.
You better remember it.
Lydia-sama, the reconnaissance team has returned.
What? You found the savages' stronghold.
Yes. Deep in the forest. It must be their main base camp.
As I expected.
Those damned savages, they thought they could use a barrier to hide from me.
Also, we discovered there seems to be a golden haired swordswoman from the Empire among them.
Prepare the troops!
Yes, my lady!
Why don't you finish me off?
You... Are you insulting me?
Hold it!
Unforgivable.
Octavia.
Now our last problem to address.
People suspected of being from the Imperial Army have been lurking around Avalon recently.
Please do exercise extreme caution.
That shall be the end of today's meeting.
Yahoo! It's finally over!
Mo-chan's stomach is really starving.
Right, Arthur?
Ah... Arthur is also... starving.
Ogam is starving too.
Everyone, supper is ready! Please proceed to the dining area.
Voila! The cake of Avalon city!
Wow, impressive.
Great! I'll gobble everything up!
Eh? Where is Octavia?
If you're wondering about Octavia-san, she said she had some matters to settle.
Some matters?
Arawn.
Do you have a moment?
What is it?
Octavia and the Imperial troops?
The hunting squad in the forest seemed to have seen them together.
I have heard similar reports as well.
Lies!
Morgan.
Octavia is our comrade.
Why would she meet with our enemies?
Morgan, calm down.
I trust her.
However...
However?
There are also some whom are starting to cast doubt.
That's simple!
We just need to confirm that doubt, right?
Eh? Yeah...
I will ask her directly to confirm it.
Hey! Wait-
Mo-chan.
Arawn...
There is no need to worry.
Leave it to her.
Weird... I heard that she was seen here somewhere.
Imperial soldiers?
Octavia.
Morgan.
You've returned from the forest.
What did you go there for?
To hone my swordsmanship.
Alone?
That's right.
Hey hey, how do you read this?
It's difficult.
Mo-chan!
Nothing happened! Nothing at all.
Oh about Octavia, she just merely went to train.
Alone the entire night?
Yeah, she's that kind of "streaking" person.
Stoic?
Yes, that's it.
As for now, I need to go over to Epona.
Ah, Morgan.
Yo, Arthur!
Practiced fencing alone over at the goldfish place.
Morgan.
There are fishes in gold! Eh, yeah!
What's with her?
Mo-chan.
What should I do?
Over here, over here!
Octavia, hurry up, hurry up!
Where do you think you're going?
To pick fruit!
Also, we're going to pick some kind of excellent mushrooms.
Mushrooms?
Are you bringing them out of the city?
What are you trying to do?
What's wrong, Morgan?
We're just going to the forest.
It's the illusionary mushrooms, Conul found them!
We just want to show them to Octavia.
It isn't Octavia's fault!
It's us that wanted to go!
They're really delicious!
Sorry, I am at fault here.
No, I am to be blamed.
I will be extra cautious from now on.
Well then, let's go back.
Eh? But...
Let's go.
They're so delicious...
Damn it!
What's with Morgan?
Not letting us go into the forest so suddenly.
We found the illusionary mushrooms at our secret base.
It is about time that they take action.
Yes.
Although we know that they're hiding in the area.
But we need an opportunity to lure them out.
Because of us, you got scolded.
We will surely find those illusionary mushrooms and give them to you, Octavia.
So please forgive us.
There's no need for that.
It is the thought that counts and I am happy with that.
But eating those really delicious mushrooms,
I'm sure it will make Octavia really happy.
Can you two promise me something?
In the meantime, do not leave the castle while it's just the two of you alone.
But...
Could the two of you promise me that?
Yes!
It's Limwris.
I am really sorry to interrupt at this hour.
But she has something to tell you, no matter what.
It's because I cannot sleep.
Cannot sleep?
Have you calmed down a little, Ermin?
Yes.
It seems that she could no longer hear the sound of insects.
The sound of insects?
The insects are being very quiet.
I can't sleep at night without their music.
In which direction are they being quiet?
Well...
That way.
You have done great, Ermin.
Eh? My king, has Ermin helped with something?
Yeah, a really great help.
Soon, you will get to hear those nightly sounds.
My king, thank you very much.
Ogam, assemble the troops immediately.
At once.
Found it, Elyr?
Nope.
Did someone pick the illusionary mushrooms already?
Let's continue searching, I'm sure there are still some around.
Elyr!
Release Elyr now!
If you want to save her, then tell that Imperial swordswoman this.
"Come here tonight in the late evening."
Elyr...
You must not tell anyone else about this.
You know what will happen if you do.
Return Elyr now!
Conul?
It's all my fault.
We made a promise... to not go out of the castle...
I'm so sorry.
This is your last warning.
Bring us into the city.
If you refuse, misfortune will befall the people around you.
Where do you think you are going?
Sorry, but I am in a rush.
I know about it.
Why?
Say something!
What don't you say anything?
Aren't we friends?
Friends should help one another!
I... believed in you.
That's why...
That's why I will believe in you until the end.
Morgan...
You are truly a good man.
I'm a woman!
Octavia!
It's been awhile, Octavia.
Lidia...
While in the Imperial Guards reserve corps,
we had a couple of rainy days like this when we were at our campsite.
At that point in time, our dreams were...
...to fight for the Empire, and becoming the ideal warrior.
Why are you doing this?
Why did you betray the Empire?
You trampled upon my dreams.
And at that time... you defiled the sacred duel.
When I found out about you not being able to be an Imperial Guard due to your father's past mistake,
I felt unjust,
But since it was the decision of the senate, nothing could be done.
So at least...
Before you left, I wanted to face you while you were still a soldier.
Allowing those corrupted senators,
to see the existence of true nobility.
However...
Why don't you finish me off?
Yet you did not finish me off.
Letting me bear this shame while living on, and rot with it!
Well, you're wrong.
What?
And now Elyr is back with us!
You...
Hold it.
Octavia...
You must be terrified, it is all right now.
Octavia, what do you mean by "wrong"?
Octavia...
Answer me, Octavia!
Return to the castle at once.
Return and request our comrades to come.
Sorry, that I dragged you into this.
Comrades always...
...help each other!
Right?
Arthur!
Let's settle this once and for all.
Annihilate them all!
Go round the right flank. Split the enemy up!
Morgan! Target the enemy's lieutenant!
Leave it to me!
Let's exercise for a bit too.
At once.
You have not answered my question just now.
Which part was I wrong about?
I am now living with comrades that have a totally different mindset compared to the Empire.
Although it's not a lot, but my ways of thinking are gradually changing.
What is beautiful and what is repulsive.
What do men live for.
What honor is exactly.
That is why I...
...decided to forgive you.
W-What did you say?
It is you, Lidia.
You... wretch!
It can't be! You're saying that I am the one that hesitated and did not finish it?!
The one who should feel ashamed isn't me, but you!
Don't say any more!
It hurts.
Oc... tavia...
You and I... were the perfect... and the true warriors.
Isn't that right?
Yes. It is exactly as you said.
We are perfect.
You are a true warrior.
Octavia...
Lidia.
I knew this a long time ago.
I...
...liked you.
You liked me as well, right?
I realized this after I left the Empire.
At that time, we...
...didn't have the heart to kill each other!
Threat of the Empire