These youngsters are Riders,
continuing their quest to find blackened Kinship Ores
and stop the Black Blight, spreading across the world.
Having learned there's a Kinship Ore in the Forest of Confusion,
Lute follows lightning to the den of Kirin, an Elder Dragon.
The Kinship Ore there was unaffected by the Black Blight--
the Kirin had kept it safe.
After conveying its intentions to Lute and the others,
the beast disappeared into the forest.
Huh?
What's up?
We've seen murals of Redan before.
I haven't. What's it say?
"In the beginning was the donut.
The ebon donut was burned,
and the donut white was underdone."
You'll just say any old thing, won't you.
"In the beginning was the Awakening.
When an ebon darkness is born upon the earth,
a dragon white will come forth at the base of the great tree."
Yeah, that!
"Two Kinships, joined together:
the hunter is become the rider.
Where there is Kinship, there is light;
where there is no Kinship, only darkness.
The Black Dread, born of the darkness,
will stain the earth as blackest jet."
We never did find out what this Black Dread thing is.
You have to figure it's something black and dreadful.
I wonder if this is showing us where the Kinship Ores are.
Say what?!
"Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON"
"Episode 45: The Deviljho of Mt. Celion"
The Kinship Ores?
Right. It looks like each sectioned-off block here
is showing the location of another Kinship Ore.
Ah, yes. I get it.
Let's check them against the old maps at the Scriveners' office.
If this is divided into seven blocks,
does that mean there are seven Kinship Ores in all?
How many have we found so far?
The Forest of Confusion, uh... um... Where else?
Let's head back and check!
All right. Lieutenant Pappan?
Yes, ma'am!
Join up with our detachment.
Roger that!
What detachment?
They're searching for Dr. Manelger's whereabouts.
Ooh, there he is! Cheval!
Cheval, my boy!
We've been looking for you, Cheval, my boy!
We gathered intel from Hunters and Felynes,
and we've found you at last, Cheval, my boy!
What do you want?
Come now, none of that!
My Mecha Kinship Stone is complete!
Cheval, my boy, you've been quite reckless
on your search for a mighty Monstie.
Well, that's all over!
Why, with this Mechinship Stone here,
the legendary white dragon will be yours!
And this is the truth?
You bet it is!
Now, lend me that Kinship Stone of yours.
Mine?
Indeed! Pop this Mechinship Stone on there and we'll be all set.
That white dragon will be putty in your hands!
Well?
Well?!
Let's get these two combined at once, Itsy-Bits.
Roger that, sir!
You seem awfully tuckered out, Cheval, my boy.
You get yourself some rest, now.
The mural of Redan tells us
there are a total of seven Kinship Ores.
So there are seven!
We've identified six of them so far:
The Forbidden Land, in Hakum Village.
Albrachs Village.
The Dovan Volcano.
Naubaka Island.
The Purespring, in Hakum Village.
The Forest of Confusion.
Those are the six.
So there's one Kinship Ore left...
But wherever could it be?
A place of legend, it seems.
What "place of legend"?
The Ruins of Zalam, within Mt. Celion.
The Ruins of Zalam?
And where's this Mt. Celion?
Even Navirou the world-wanderer has never heard of it!
Right here.
Huh? Even further beyond the Darj Snowfields?!
Comparing the mural of Redan with our old maps reveals that
the location of the seventh Kinship Ore corresponds to the Ruins of Zalam.
So that's where the final Kinship Ore is...
But what kind of place is it? I don't know the first thing about it!
The Ruins of Zalam appear only in the literature.
No one alive today has seen them.
After suffering some sort of disaster,
it was sealed away behind a shut-tight gate.
This is known as the Gate of Zalam.
It is said the seal can only be broken
by "Redan, astride a dragon white."
Does that mean we can't open the gate ourselves?
I don't know.
If "Redan" here refers to a Rider with a Kinship Stone,
it may well be possible.
We'll have to go check it out.
There are a lot of tough monsters on Mt. Celion, where the Ruins are.
It won't be an easy trip. Even Hunters won't go near it!
Could Fate be telling Navirou to go to such a dangerous place?
No: in that case, Navirou would defy Fate itself!
We can leave you here if you don't want to come.
If you're going, Navirou's going, too.
If this is the last Kinship Ore, I'm going.
And that Kirin...
I bet it wants me to go, too.
Then we'd better start getting ready.
As it stands, we have far too few donuts!
I'll handle drink preparations!
Let someone else handle that.
I'll arrange for some Hunters to be our escorts along the way.
We leave as soon as we're ready.
That's 100 Guild Donuts in all!
Can't you throw in some extras?
Don't be asking her to lower her prices!
Try "You're such a beauty-- I'll be seeing you again!"
Thanks a bunch!
Hey! We're leaving!
Yep! We've got donuts galore!
From Gildegaran through Perennial Pass to the Darj Snowfields...
The opposite of the route we took way back when.
Back when we were all together.
Yeah.
Simone, where are these Hunter bodyguards?
They'll join us in a cottage on the Darj Snowfields.
That Darj cottage! Wonder how the Riddlemaster's doing?
Right: that Wyverian guy!
That was rough, dealing with all his weird riddles.
Huh...
Hey, by the way... Why'd you come along?
Why, you ask? 'Cause I'm thinking there's money in this!
Yeah, yeah.
I'm one monster that's always hangin' aroun'. What am I?
What are you? I don't know!
Khezu?
That's right! Good t' see y'all way out here.
Y'all come right on in.
Cold, cold, cold!
Snowfields are a brutal place for a Felyne...
You could always wear something.
No way!
Oooh, so cold!
That's Navi's little hang-up, I guess.
Would there happen to be any Hunters waiting for us here?
Oh, is that who you're lookin' fer?
You'll be findin' them in the hot spring.
Hot spring! That's right-- this place has a hot spring!
We can warm up there!
Ahh!
Niiice.
Getting all waaarm...
Hey, no swimming! Where are your manners?
Navirou's not swimming.
He's just giving his mind and body over to the water.
Gah!
See? Told you!
Hey, you!
Oh, s-sorry! This one here is just--
This is sooner than I'd expected.
Huh? Mister Reverto?!
Hey! It's that lone-wolf guy!
Are you our Hunter escort?
Me and one other.
And if the Scriveners asked for that ace Hunter,
you know we're in for one hell of a quest.
So Fahali's our other bodyguard!
She'd be Reverto's senior.
Mt. Celion? Really?
But I hear the route to Mt. Celion
has been lost for ages now.
The Scriveners' research has uncovered that ancient route.
Then we can go.
So you'll accept?
If I said no because it was too dangerous,
what kind of Hunter would I be?
Can't wait to see what kind of monsters they have.
I thank you both in advance.
Captain! Captain Simone!
Lieutenant Pappan!
Oh, thank goodness-- I finally caught up with you.
What is it?
It's about Dr. Manelger's whereabouts.
We came across his research lab,
but the place was empty.
We found a map inside with Mt. Celion's location marked.
Manelger's got his sights set on Mt. Celion, too!
So he's going after the final Kinship Ore as well?
We have to hurry, Simone!
All right. Lieutenant Pappan?
You stay behind and stand watch.
Keep an eye out for Manelger, right? Got it!
Here you go: Energy Drinks!
These'll psych you up!
Did you make these, Lilia?
They're from the Scriveners' supply!
Well, that's a relief.
Oh, but I helped make them, so maybe a few bottles...
Bingo.
That old familiar flavor.
Why me?
Now for some Hot Mists to ward off the cold!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Yikes! There's no path to speak of!
No one comes this far.
What could Manelger want with the Ruins of Zalam?
Making mecha monsters must not be cutting it anymore.
He's stolen the white dragon egg, pulled Cheval over to his side...
What does that mad scientist have up his sleeve?
I wonder if Cheval's with him.
Since Dr. Manelger wants to use Cheval... he probably is.
Yeah.
There it is.
This isn't a route you just happen to come across.
Eeek! It's so scary this high up!
If you fall, you're done for. Be careful.
We're on Mt. Celion now.
And those must be the Ruins of Zalam.
So that's where we're going?
Can't Ratha just fly us over there real quick?
F-Freezing!
And this is with that Hot Mist on us, too!
There'll be even more biting winds whipping around up there.
We'll have to go by foot. I'll take point.
And I'll bring up the rear.
A Brachydios!
That's Mt. Celion for you. Tough monsters out here.
Let's avoid it. This way.
Baggi! And they've spotted us!
That was awesome, mister!
Okay, Navirou'll intimidate the next batch into running away.
You will, Navi? They might think you're dinner and attack.
Can't sneak past this one.
The rest of you go on ahead!
Fahali!
C'mon, let's go!
Fahali will be just fine.
Huh?
More Baggi.
All right, now it's Navirou turn to chase 'em away!
No--I'm gonna do it!
Just forget it. Reverto's got this.
What the--?
Whoa! What is that?!
"Deviljho"
That...
...is a Deviljho!
According to the Monsterpedia...
Deviljho!
"Extremely violent and can hunt nearby monsters to extinction"?
"Also known as 'Violent Wyvern'"?!
You go on ahead!
Huh? Are you gonna be okay all by yourself?
Leave this one to me!
That's Reverto, all right! He's slain one of these before!
No, I haven't!
What? You haven't?!
Mister!
I'll cover you, Reverto!
Captain Simone!
This is in your hands, Lilia.
I believe in the power of Kinship!
You're the only ones who can stop the Black Blight!
Yes, ma'am!
Get going, Lute!
Got it!
Bring it.
So it's up there?
Uh-huh. The Gate of Zalam is up ahead!
Eee-yikes! Don't tell me we gotta deal with another monster!
Navirou's all tingly!
He's felt like this before!
It's a Zinogre!
"The Blighted Stygian Zinogre"
Worse, it's a Stygian Zinogre!
And it's Blighted, too!
Uh-oh...
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Here comes its Dragon Tackle!
It's gonna do something!
Lute!
I got this one!
Ride On!
Great Poogie!
Huh?
Now!
Sky-High Extreme!
You okay, Ratha?
Got hit there a little, huh.
Eee-yikes!
Yow-ow-ow-ow!
Manelger!
Eek! Help, help, help!
Guess the winds really are whipping around up there.
But that's where the Gate of Zalam is!
Let's go!
Oh!
A crash landing! Serves 'em right.
But where's Dr. Manelger?
Ah!
Is this the Gate of Zalam, sir?
Mmm. And the final Kinship Ore should be slumbering just beyond.
Wa-a-ait!
You can't go any further!
Hey! That's the white dragon egg!
Give it back!
There's no sense in the two of you having it!
I wonder.
You're up, Cheval, my boy!
Cheval...
Cheval!
What are you going to do with that egg?
Make it my Monstie.
What?
Then I'll stop the Black Blight.
I'll put an end to all of this!
Only Redan can make a white dragon his Monstie!
The folklore says as much!
I'll prove to you that my way is the right way!
Is that...
The fruit of my skills:
a Mecha Kinship Stone!
A Mecha Kinship Stone?!
And it's different from this artificial Kinship Stone?
It's a fake either way!
This is a Kinship Stone beyond all Kinship Stones.
Watch, Lute:
As long as I have this Kinship Stone...
Stop, Cheval! Manelger is using you!
I'm the one who'll be the next Redan!
The white dragon has responded!
I'm the one the white dragon has chosen!
What's that?
Hey--
It can't be...
This... is the "dragon white" of legend...
It's huge... So huge, and it's only just hatched!
Redan is reborn!
Cheval is become Redan!
Oooh!
Cheval, wait!
Cheval!
I'm going after him!
Help me out here, Ratha!
Eh?
Hey! Don't leave us behind!
I said, don't leave us behind!
Cheval...
"Monstie Manual"
The Monstie Manual!
"Monstie Manual"
Navirou here will fill you in on some Monsties!
Get your Media Trigger smartphone app ready!
And you've got your egg with you, right?
Okay, time to form Kinship with your Monstie Egg!
And now, the moment of new life: awaken!
"Monstie:"
Our Monstie this time is Versa Nowa!
"Versa Nowa"
"Type: ???"
The monster of the Redan legend has appeared at last.
"Species: Elder Dragon"
"Overall Length: 1515.0 cm (to horn-tips)"
Who knew it'd awaken looking like that?
"Overall Height: 666.0 cm (standing, to horn-tips)"
"Leg Size: 132.0 cm"
Lute, you're really gonna have to stop Cheval now!
What Monstie will hatch for us next time?
"Next Episode Preview"
At long last, the white dragon has awoken.
Cheval, wait! I don't want to fight you!
"The Legendary White Dragon is Born!"
Next time: "The Legendary White Dragon is Born!"
Ride On!