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Riannon!
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Riannon!
Welcome back!
It's great that you came back safely!
That's wonderful!
And here I was wondering if my efforts in repairing the pots had gone to waste.
I was totally worried.
So you're actually worrying over that.
That shows exactly how worried I am.
Thank you, everyone.
She'll be mistaken as an elven descent if she behaves like that.
Yeah, that's right.
Elves... huh?
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Brigantes
The day has finally arrived.
What do you mean?
Gaius will be leading his troops to attack Avalon.
Even if it's Gaius or whoever, it doesn't matter!
Only defeat awaits them!
Arthur.
Don't belittle Gaius. That's dangerous.
That means... If we don't increase the number of our allies...
We won't be able to hold out.
Well then, how are we going to gather such a large number of allied forces?
That's simple!
We'll just make an alliance with the local tribes!
That is true. No matter which tribe it is, they are unhappy with the Empire.
Right, right?
But if they don't oppose, they can live peacefully.
And who would forsake that kind of life?
Now that you have mentioned it... you do have a point.
No, hold it.
What Morgan said, might absolutely be an option.
What do you mean?
If everyone bears unhappiness towards the Empire, we could make use of this point to convince them.
How is it going to be done?
Let's negotiate with the strongest local tribe, how's that?
Are you referring to the bandits of the Brigantes?
Yes. The tribe that is currently living in the Forest of Elves.
They should be really strong... to be hailed as bandits.
To be with such scary people...
It's good if it's successful.
First, we should assess them.
Actually, when the old kingdom fell...
The Gael tribe separated from them and moved to Erin Island.
Does that mean... the people of Brigantes and us share similar blood ties?
Exactly.
Is there anything you're worried about?
No... Nothing exactly.
What is it that is bothering you?
Arawn-sama. Why are you here?
Because the person who usually appears before bedtime hasn't appeared yet.
I must have had you worrying over me.
I just felt you were being bothered by a small pointless matter.
It is... a big problem to me.
When I was young,
I sometimes felt a slight longing for something and a faint upsurge in my heart.
So I would seek guidance from Akaboshi-sama.
As for why I am being attracted to it,
it is because of the special power I had at birth.
This power flows within the blood of our heritage and appears once every few generations.
My brother said that it's an honor to have such a power.
However at that time,
Akaboshi-sama did not tell me that I would be taken away by Gaius-san.
No, forget about foreseeing.
Recently I'm only having bad dreams instead.
Riannon.
You aren't the only one that's not at ease.
There are still other people whom are afraid of something and will feel uneasy.
Even I am not spared as well.
Hence, you need not be afraid.
But there are times that will be unbearable as well.
At that time, listen to your inner heart.
Listen carefully to that girl's voice.
It will help you for sure.
In my heart... a girl's... voice?
Yes.
Don't worry about it, you will hear it someday.
I understand.
When I'm feeling really uneasy and want to cry out,
I will silently listen for it.
We have to wake up early tomorrow. Go get some sleep.
All right!
The Forest of Elves...
Arthur.
Yeah, I know.
Are you all from the Brigantes tribe?
Answer us!
Ahh! You are...
Well, well, I thought someone was around.
This time, did everyone get lost as well?
Taliesin-san.
What is with that injury of yours?
I was just a little careless.
Minstrel, when my sister was in the lands of the Empire, she was really indebted to you.
Even though I feel like giving my thanks...
Looks like you are not satisfied with our welcome.
Direct descendant of the Elven King, Pwyll.
What?!
Since you know of that name,
you are simply no mere onlooker, minstrel.
In other words, you are probably someone from the Brigantes.
Well, who knows?
Well then, in the depths of this forest is probably the village of the Brigantes.
Arthur, let's go.
All right.
Oh hold on, what are you going to do there?
To meet the village chief.
You think you could just simply see him at will?
You need not worry about this.
I see.
You are indeed Gael's chieftain.
In other words, you are the rumored...
Rumored what?
Are you trying to say "Demon King Arawn"?
Let me tell you some hearsay.
Legend has it that Avalon is the lands of the Elves.
It's a forbidden fortress on Albion.
And with you forcefully moving people in, not everyone will be pleased about it.
Furthermore, you are opposing the Empire.
Thus becoming criminals.
In other words, the people of Brigantes are afraid of becoming an enemy of the Empire.
Minstrel.
Convey this message to your chief.
If you all are afraid of the Empire, then the more you should meet with me in person.
You seriously do not understand.
The chieftain of Brigantes will not meet you.
No. Actually, he can't meet you.
Why is that so?
The chieftain... has passed away.
Also, there is currently no newly elected chief, because of the "Cursed Prophecy."
The prophet said,
the next chieftain will violate the taboo of the Gods and thus be swallowed into hell's eternal darkness.
And finally becoming the food of fearsome creatures.
With such a dangerous disaster befalling upon that single chieftain,
this is like an inescapable fate.
Just because of a prophecy there's is no successor...
But there must be someone to carry the burden despite their fate.
That is the important duty that our ancestors had passed on.
A kind of a obligation, isn't it?
You're brought up to be quite honorable.
That is excellent, and it makes people envious.
However, what if you found something that is more important than your current duty and position?
What will you do?
How would I know? I will absolutely complete my duties.
Seems I have failed in making you understand.
Shut up!
Everyone, let's move out!
My, my.
How about this?
Both sides will send a representative to battle it out.
Then the one representing us will be me!
Well then, how about your side?
What will you do?
Then I shall accept your proposal.
And this is how it is.
Is this a joke?
Aren't you injured?
This small injury is nothing.
Taliesin-san!
It's outrageous to risk your life so carelessly.
You all are indeed belittling me.
But it is enough for me like that.
Taliesin-san.
Why are you still hesitating?
He may be injured, but he still accepted the challenge.
Even if you say that...To beat this kind of guy...
I can't do it!
You are really...
Listen. Stop wasting time and finish it quickly.
What? Finish it quickly?!
Calm down. Just think about it.
What is our original objective?
That is...
You wish to defeat the Empire, right?
Or do you want to get slain lavishly?
Which is it?
Do you even have to ask?
Then go kill him immediately!
Arawn!
Your chieftain can hardly wait for me to die by your hands.
However, I do not intend to let anyone here pass.
So if you don't kill me, all of you will not ever pass here.
Why? Why are you being so extreme?
Why?
It's sad, right? This is the character of a minstrel.
Even if the other person is a shepherd,
as long as I feel that it is important, I will give it my all and sing for him.
That's right. To risk everything for my own insignificant satisfaction.
That is how I handled things for this small village's short-lived peace.
Taliesin.
I am willing to risk my life.
Well Arawn, what are you using as a wager?
It's not good to just sit back and watch us battle it out.
Fine then.
If this guy loses,
I will present you with my head.
Arawn-sama!
How about that?
That's fine.
Well then, Arthur.
Hurry up and kill him.
Give me some time.
Arawn. From what I saw, the way Arthur and you talked.
It reminds me of the ancient hearsay.
There's always a man dressed in black that accompanies the Elven King Pwyll.
After the start of the ancient war,
it is said that although Pwyll achieved the final victory,
the man in black that is always next to him went missing.
Where did he go exactly?
How would I know?
Sorry for the wait.
Looks like you are prepared.
First Warrior, Arthur!
Here I come!
Against that thin and weak sword, what is he doing?
Or is it even sharper and stronger than it looks?
That's dangerous...
If only I crafted him a better sword...
Brother... Taliesin-san...
What's wrong? Descendant of Pwyll?
Can you only do this much against an injured person?
Ogam.
Yes.
Could it be, Arthur-sama... he is...
He's such... an idiot.
You think I would participate in a fight where I had no chance of winning?
I used sacred magic earlier to treat my injuries.
You are too naive.
Hurry up and kill me.
You are sure impatient. I will slowly torture you to death...
Hey. Raise that arm up a bit.
Can't move it?
That single attack wouldn't have caused your arm to be dislocated!
Raise it. Raise your arm!
You!
Because you took pity on me, you dislocated your arm on purpose?!
Beg for your life! Beg to me for your life at once!
Arthur... Why?
Why did you do such a thing?
Answer me, Arthur!
I had no intention of losing to you on purpose.
I just understood a little about your method of survival.
I just felt that what you and I are protecting is similar.
What?
So I just had to take up the challenge with fairness.
That's all there is to it.
Compared to me who pretended about being weak to get to let you guard down,
You are honorable until the very end. Such a noble and untarnished character.
You're wrong, it's nothing like that.
We, the people of Gael, do not wish to gain victory from the weak.
And that is what we believe in.
You are really...
I see.
So that is the aptitude of being a descendant of Pwyll?
I now understand the reason why you are willing to wager your life.
Well, he is fool that is beyond redemption.
Wha... Ouch!
Well. That is cute in a way.
How about it? This time we will count it as a draw.
Yeah, sure.
Eh?
Then that is how it is.
Hey...
Everyone, let's move out.
Yeah!
Hold it!
There is still unfinished business.
Oh, yeah...
About that...
What are you all doing?
Helping you to reset your dislocated arm.
Stay put.
There is no need. I will do it myself!
I will gently use all my strength to relocate it.
Stop... Stop it!
One... two...
Hey, Arawn...
Is it fine in not meeting the chief?
It's fine. It is because you already had a head start from the beginning.
From the beginning?
Even though you have done many unnecessary things,
you've used your own methods.
Well anyway, you did well.
I am praising you.
I see. They have come into contact.
That harp player.
He's actually double-crossing the Empire with the Gael tribe.
Welcome, welcome!
The All Good Things shop is having a big sale!
Come see! There are many uncommon items!
Always the same.
Jeez, that tightwad.
That is being sold at a cheap price.
You are an elf, aren't you?
Who are you?
I am moved.
As a minstrel, I will certainly write these feelings of mine into a song.
Wh-What's up with this guy?
Well then, let me feel it once more!
Until I can pen down a song that will be passed on for generations.
Don't mess around!
What's wrong with that guy.
Not enough! Elf. Once more, once more! Let me feel it a while longer!
Who knows.
Someone save me!
White Angel