We've gone pretty far west, right?
This area has been abandoned.
My dad's company went bankrupt, and we couldn't stay.
It seems you can find happiness there.
We can only protect the lives of people by eliminating Horrors.
I'm definitely going to succeed once again in Russell City!
Fade away into the darkness!
Even if doing so leaves behind a harsh reality,
it's impossible to remove all the pain.
Let's go.
Is that the Land of Guidance?
Probably. I don't really know the details myself.
Looking over all the information we've gathered until now,
El Dorado should be up ahead...
Somewhere in the middle of these mountains.
All the information I gathered agrees with you.
Even people further east of the city have been gathering here.
"You can find happiness in El Dorado."
"Your life is guaranteed to be eternally free of hardships."
What is in El Dorado?
If we knew that, this wouldn't be so difficult.
I was thinking of asking the Land of Guidance.
The place of trial for Makai Alchemists?
Yes.
It's not far from our route.
It's a secret place that's only known to Makai Alchemists.
Just like its name says, it leads you to where you need to go.
Will it tell us about El Dorado?
No, if you don't have the qualifications,
you may be dropped down the mountain!
What?!
You meanie!
Whoa! Stop!
We'll get in an accident!
This is as far as we go by car.
People really live in a place like this?
Just a little more. Look.
Ferre Salé Dessimo...
Amazing!
...the Makai Alchemist village of trials.
Wow! So fluffy!
This stuff is amazing!
The village is built on a floating island made with woven reeds.
They say Makai Alchemists made this long ago to escape the unending fight.
Their traditions continue to this day.
The Madou tools we use are made here, and we also research lost technology.
Gina! Long time no see!
How long are you staying this time?
Sorry. I just stopped by mid-mission.
You've all grown.
They let me on the fishing boats now!
Really? That's amazing.
I'm learned how to make amulets!
I see! Then, I'll have you make one for me next time.
I was wondering why things got so lively.
It has been a long time, Makai Alchemist Gina.
Elder.
It is rare for you to bring friends.
A Makai Knight and...
I see.
A little while back, a gun-wielding alchemist came to take on the trial.
Luke...
The rumors have even reached our secluded village.
It seems this El Dorado is quite a problem.
We just developed that one.
You can use it in a gun like normal,
but a wide-spread explosion can be invoked as is.
Nice!
Thanks for the business.
Any other new products?
What about this?
A monster gatling gun that shoots 6,000 alchemist rounds per minute.
It's a bit pricy, but...
What do you think?
Not bad. I'll take that, too!
Thanks for the business!
The Land of Guidance is farther beyond this village, above a mountain.
Normally, only Makai Alchemists are allowed to enter.
This time, I will make a special case for you and that girl.
Are you sure?!
That girl was born under a strange star.
In the near future, her actions will shake the world.
Sword!
Hey! Hey! Hey!
--It's amazing! It's so amazing! --Huh?
When Gina goes shopping, she easily dishes out crazy amounts of money!
I wonder how many men she made cry for those bundles of bills.
Cry?
You're too young to understand, kid.
I thought that Gina was cunning...
So this is what you meant.
Well, she really knows how to use money.
She's a bit too greedy, though!
Sword!
Huh?
Sorry for the wait.
Did you finish talking with the Elder?
Y-Yeah.
Gina... Are those Madou tools, too?
Oh, this?
No, it's just an accessory.
It's important to eliminate Horrors,
but I need to spend money on myself, too.
You only have one life.
Some here, too!
Here you are, dear.
Have some more!
Gina, you really love kids, huh?
Huh? Yes, you're right.
Though, it's more like I'm used to them.
Used to them?
Me, too.
I used to be in a home like you.
Have you finished preparations?
Makai Alchemist. You, who wish to challenge the Land of Guidance.
May the correct path open up to you.
I wonder why Gina chose this path...
Hm?
I asked her, once before.
Thank you!
I never knew a world like this existed.
Behind the scenes, people risk their lives to fight
and make the weapons used to fight...
But no one knows anything about them.
Even me...
It's better not knowing something like that.
That's so lonely.
We're fine with that.
We're happy as long as you normal people live your lives out healthily!
This is the Land of Guidance?
We're almost there.
It only appears on a full moon.
The temple that connects to the Land of Guidance.
Gina, what's wrong?
There is an inscription.
Those who seek guidance must display resolve.
This way!
Sword!
This is Gina's trial. It isn't my place to intervene.
Gina!
I'll show you my resolve.
I will do whatever it takes.
I will eliminate Horrors!
If Horrors go against reason and destroy our world...
Even if it means I must go against reason and destroy everything myself,
I will eliminate them!
She did it!
Oh, mana of earth.
Obey me and destroy the enemy before me!
To dust!
You two all right?
Like hell we are! You just did whatever you wanted--
Gina! Are you okay? Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Is that from the monster?
A stone of protection.
That which reflects all magic and protects its wielder.
Though, heed this well.
Only the unbending will of the wielder shall bring forth its power.
M-Mia?!
It has been a long time, Land of Guidance.
The guardian of this temple is possessing Mia?
Yes. He is the Land of Guidance that guides us Makai Alchemists.
Girl, who the darkness known as King desires.
Will you be the key to this calamity?
So you know about King.
I am not omnipotent.
The knowledge I possess is small.
However, his name is carved in ancient prophecy.
The eternal being and the ring he forged.
It is such ancient, ancient evil.
Countless times he has escaped destruction. A creature of cunning.
Never does he use his power directly.
He enjoys watching others dance and drown in the power he bestows.
The ring is his crystallization of power.
He controls darkness and is darkness himself.
One who controls the creatures known as Horrors freely.
That who possesses the ring controls the horror within,
making any desire a reality.
So this ancient being is using the ring to control Knight and the Horrors?
A ring that controls Horrors really does exist...
El Dorado is the capital which King has established.
I cannot yet see the reason.
Yet, it is a Horror's action.
Surely a catastrophe for mankind and their world.
Oh, Land of Guidance.
Please show me the path to El Dorado.
You, who have shown me resolve.
In the land southwest of this place is a city men call El Sanvados.
Further south, is a place where darkness gathers.
Heed well.
The truth is within that darkness.
Even with my sight, I cannot see...
...the depth of such deep darkness.
Sophie!
Brother?
Sophie!
Brother!
Sophie!
Wait! Brother!
Hey! Hey! Sophie!
What's wrong? You okay?
Sword... Yeah, I'm fine...
Whoa! What's happening?!
Oh! This place...
We've returned.
Yes. Good work, Mia.
Sophie.
Take this as a protection charm.
Huh?! But this is from your trial...
I already knew it a long time ago.
The strength of my resolve, and the path I must take.
I only wanted to ask the Land of Guidance about El Dorado.
So I will give that to you, Sophie.
The Land of Guidance spoke.
Without strong will, it is just a pretty gem.
Your heart calls forth its power.