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Over here?
Please be quiet, this is enemy territory.
What can you accomplish with such little nerve?
We should had made mental preparations ever since we got here.
That person is...
Lidia was eliminated rather easily by them.
Gaius-sama.
Over there.
Oh... so that's it.
How pointless...
Come out!
Don't think of escaping.
Gaius-sama?
Gaels?
Why are you getting so flustered? She's just a girl.
But this is the enemy's territory.
There might be others around.
It's entirely fine if you scream for help, little miss.
She's smart.
She has even better foresight than you.
Gaius-sama?
She knows the consequences of screaming for help.
How about this? Why don't we strike a deal?
We'll leave quietly if you come with us, little miss.
Riannon!
It's time to go back!
Riannon!
That is Riannon's...
Riannon!
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Threat of the Empire
Damn it! If I was with her...
Calm down, Arthur.
How am I supposed to calm down?
It's possible that the Empire abducted her!
Are you certain, Morgan?
Well yes... There are two sets of fresh footprints from the Imperial army.
One of them belongs to a man of great stature and build.
Hold it, Arthur!
What are you planning to do?
Overturn every single piece of the Empire's land...
...until I manage to save Riannon!
Calm down a little.
While we still don't know where she is, it's not wise to rush into things head on.
Then what do you want me to do?
While we're here planning... Riannon...
Riannon...
Arthur...
Leave this to me. I will locate Riannon's position.
You can find her?
Ogam.
I will count on you for now.
I'll get some sleep for now.
Eh? Sleep?
Hold on! Hey! Arawn!
Please hold it there.
Don't stop me, Ogam. He's is becoming irresponsible again...
Ogam...
Arawn-sama is planning to go into a state of meditation.
Meditation?
Arawn-sama's heart is connected with Riannon's.
With Riannon's... heart?
Ever since they met each other under such a desperate situation. As long as that bond does not disappear...
It won't matter how great the distance is,
they're hearts will always be connected with each other.
Arawn-sama...
This is top-grade wine that's been imported from faraway Damascus.
I'm not used to drinking so it’s better to do without it.
That can't be helped then.
Anyway, could you tell me about them?
About the time when you met the people of Gael.
Let's see...
They're certainly a group of savages.
However, in return for performing a musical piece, they gave me some mushrooms.
Mushrooms?
Why don't you try listening once?
No reward is needed.
Unfortunately, we don't have any mushrooms here.
Well, that's such a pity.
But you know...
Since you're here anyway,
Why don't you stay around a little longer?
Well, well...
Guess I'll get acquainted with the soldiers here.
For now...
Heh, what a sly guy.
Is it okay?
Yeah, let him go.
By the way, how's the little miss doing?
Well... she's staying put without any complaints.
It's time to eat.
Geez, you sure are a lucky one.
If it wasn't for Gaius-sama's orders to treat you well,
nobody would give you anything to eat.
Excuse me...
What is it?
If you added some more effort, it would taste much better.
You! You are just a mere savage.
W-What is it?
What is it? What happened?
Lieutenant! The scaffolding suddenly collapsed.
Hang in there!
That's some serious injury.
Hurry him to the infirmary!
Please hold on!
Why are you here?
The wound might become bigger if you forcefully move him.
Anyone will do, please bring some medication and bandage.
Hurry up!
All right!
Please hold him still.
What are you trying to do exactly?
I have to concentrate, please be quiet.
He is stable for now.
Recovery Magic?
She could use the power of gods even though she's just a girl?
Excuse me...
Ever heard of Gael stew?
Using magic to treat injuries?
Well, where is she now?
A-About that...
Here, enjoy it.
It's delicious! It's delicious!
Gaius-san, would you like a bowl?
Ga-Gaius-sama...
This... is...
Little miss, can I bother you for a while?
I have heard the rumors...
Is it true that you are the descendant of the Elven King?
But you know, little miss...
Do you understand?
Those people that had their wounds tended by you, those that have ate what you cooked...
Could very well be the ones that'll claim your life one day.
Perhaps that's true.
But... since it is fate that allowed me to be here,
I will do whatever I can do.
No matter if it's for a friend or a foe.
I see.
Those flowers are indeed for those Imperial soldiers that have passed on.
You have noticed?
Well, kind of.
In return for your good gesture, I'll show you something good.
Gather everyone.
We will head out immediately.
This is...
That's right.
Training of the world's strongest troops.
Look carefully.
Arawn.
Riannon's fine.
But she has seen something that's made her felt disturbed.
Disturbed?
How was it? Understand now?
My... no. The overwhelming strength of the Imperial army.
With this strength, we will certainly win back our peace.
However, from what it seems now, it is a thing of the past.
A thing of the past?
I'm saying that we also have our own ancient traditions.
Our ancestor's ancient rules...
In other words, as long as they make it clear to comply.
Even if our nationality no longer exists,
our spirit will not be destroyed...
You're trying to say that is being forgiving?
However, can you truly achieve peace with that?
Those whom are subdued will be consumed by humiliation and hatred in the long run.
Can't you have friendly relations?
Friendly relations... huh?
The word itself is beautiful.
However it is meaningless if there isn't any practical action to support it.
Why is that so?
Then how about I ask you this. What did your father teach you?
Was it to let you and the Empire to have close relations?
My father...
The etiquettes of the people of the Empire differs from our etiquettes...
Meaning, manners and behaviors...
Seems like you have forgotten an important rule.
Did he say this?
"No matter what it is, keep your distance."
Bingo, huh?
Your father was very close to the Empire, yet he stays at a distance.
He is certainly a clever man.
At that time, he fully understood that his clan's fate would split.
Division of fate?
When two countries meet,
The goods of the wealthier country will flow into the other.
And the less wealthy country will automatically submit to the other.
In the end, their mental state will naturally be that of a subordinate.
Sooner or later when you all are aware of this...
Your elder brother, or even your descendants will start a revolt.
Division is referring to this.
Fate will allow us to proceed with the battle sooner or later.
And then, our Empire will be victorious.
It's such a pity, but you're all not meant to exist.
What's wrong?
Are you not going to refute?
You can also scold me.
You are trying to let me understand everything, right?
That's why you are allowing me to see the training.
It is saddening that war cannot be avoided, however...
this won't become the reason for our hatred against you.
No. Everyone will instead thank you for your actions.
You are all such pure people.
Are you praising us?
Half of it is admiration, the other is being envious.
I would like to kill you all right now if it's possible.
For people who are fated with such a tragic ending,
consider it an act of my sympathy.
We will not lose.
Where does that strong confidence of yours come from?
Is it because Arawn is with you?
That's right!
And you actually happily nodded your head.
You guys really don't know how to give up, do you?
We will never give up on anything.
Even if the world enters a state of darkness,
our hearts burn an everlasting flame.
A flame known as "hope."
A flame known as "hope"... huh?
Hey, hey, Limwris.
Riannon's not back yet?
Arawn-sama and Arthur-sama are out to bring her back.
There won't be a problem.
I see, but...
The sun is about to go home soon.
I agree...
I could not help but feel worried.
I didn't want to be alone...
Before I knew it, I was already here.
It's Rathty.
Seems like everyone is worried about Riannon.
Not bad, man with the harp!
It's nothing, it's nothing. Thanks for the compliment.
Today's reward will be meeting everyone here and this cup of wine.
Nope. We'll let you have some stew as well.
Well, well, where have I seen this stew before...
And I was thinking where I have met you...
Taliesin-san, what are you doing here?
It is a habit of a wandering minstrel.
I will appear as long as there are places where people are gathered.
And what about you?
I... let's see...
It's no good.
Arawn...
Riannon is currently concentrating on something else.
Anyway, Riannon is still fine.
Let's move forward.
It can't be said that this is a good thing.
If my life could save others,
I feel that it is something to be happy about.
Is it because you think that it is fate, hence you resign to it?
No. It is a mission presented to me by God.
Mission?
Yes!
You are certainly an unfathomable person.
As calm you are, you're gentle.
You're completely different from other people.
Have you ever heard of the "Children of the Night"?
"Children of the Night"?
Also known as elves.
If those that laugh happily under the sun are humans,
then those who sing under the moonlight are elves.
Humans and elves are very similar, yet they are so different at the same time.
I see...
Although it may be just my perspective,
you are displaying traits of a child of the night despite being human.
You are suggesting that compared to humans, I am more like an elf?
It is... exactly as you said.
I am...
That is... Akaboshi-sama.
Riannon.
What's wrong?
No, it's nothing...
Riannon, listen carefully to my voice.
Voice?
Are you... all right?
Riannon. Riannon. Come over here.
Over here...
Riannon!
You there...
Guess I was dumped.
Arawn-sama...
Hey! Hold on! Hold it right there!
Hey! Stop there! Stop it right there!
Stop!
I will shoot if you don't stop!
Don't you understand that I'm telling you to stop?
Stop there!
Don't shoot!
Is this your answer?
How can it be?
I was just trying it out a little.
My so-called fate.
Trying to act cool...
It makes me to not want to try it too.
Gaius-sama!
Let her go. We owe the little miss a favor.
Besides, our true enemy is...
A flame known as "hope."
I heard it. Arawn-sama's gentle voice.
Is that so?
Riannon!
I was also desperately calling out for you!
I didn't hear your voice.
Riannon...
Brigantes