These kids are Riders.
And they form kinship with Monsters.
You, why did you give Avinia to Anvis?
And you call yourself her brother?! Gale!
It's Michael.
Oh?
Michael?
That's my real name.
Gale was a fake name to deceive Anvis.
Deceive?
What does he mean by, "deceive"?
I'm going to rescue Avinia.
Don't get in my way anymore!
So he's not friends with Anvis?
He wants to help Avinia, too…?
Can Avinia be rescued from the evil hands of Anvis?
Lute!
Huh?
Cheval joined Lute in pursuit.
Their goal is the Black Castle.
Gale, who was ahead of them, arrived earlier.
I've been waiting for you, Gale.
Or rather…
Should I call you Michael?
Even after I learned that you are the son of Kuang Village's priest…
…I kept you close to me.
Do you know why?
Because I was sure you'd be useful some day.
As the only one who can make the Rite of Overlapping succeed, that is.
Don't!
Relax.
I won't kill your sister just yet.
You two still have an important role to play.
And now that I have all the requirements right here before me…
…I can finally fulfill my life-long dream!
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Bokura kyou mo ikiteiru
We are still living today
Bokura kyou mo waratteru
We are still laughing today
Sore dake de mou nanimo iranai
We don't need anything more
Ima sugu ni RIDE ON
Just RIDE ON
Bokura sugu ni motomeru
We're quick to want
Yokubarina ikimono sa
This feeling is only natural
Nanimo motazuni umaretekita no ni
We're born without anything after all
Shiawase wa
Happiness is
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakatte kureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
To lose sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Onaji sora no shita onaji sora wo miagenagara
We're under the same sky, we look at the same stars
Utsukushii iro no kizuna kazoeteiyou
Let's keep this beautifully colored bond
Shiawase wa itsumo
Happiness is forever
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakattekureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
Of losing sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Episode 70 A Rider Called Anvis
What?
Avinia got caught again!?
Even if you did manage to get us here again…
…we won't cooperate with you.
Heh, so you think your brother will resist me?
Brother. What should we do?
Your father gave in to me eventually.
Your brother will surely do the same.
My father?
As the only survivors of Kuang Village…
…your precious lives still have a role to fulfill.
When did you realize my true identity?
I've said it already.
I knew you'd be useful some day.
At least, that was my intuition.
When I saw you for the first time, I felt something.
At the beginning, I wasn't sure what it was.
But after some time passed…
…it all became clear to me.
You are the only one who can make the Rite of Overlapping a success.
And here you thought you were taking every precaution to not get caught…
I guess all your efforts went to waste, huh?
I like that look.
Eyes that deceive people.
Eyes that are plotting something.
The light of anger in the back of the eyes that cannot be hidden no matter how much you try.
It's the same as mine.
What are you thinking?
What are you hiding?
Anvis.
The light behind your eyes tells me everything.
How cloudy your mind is.
I'm nothing like you.
We're the same.
I wanted the power and used betrayal to get it.
I never betrayed you.
I've never even obeyed you to begin with.
Well.
You still have a strong desire for revenge inside you.
And I have my great ambition.
I'm afraid that's the only difference between us.
How could you kill our father and mother!?
It was your father's fault.
He didn't do as I said.
Shut up!
My father did the right thing.
And if you hadn't done that back then…
…maybe our village wouldn't have been wiped out from the Black Blight.
Brother…?
I'm sorry I didn't know anything.
You have nothing to apologize for.
This is all his fault.
You still don't understand me.
I've always been in everyone else's shadow since I was born.
Don't you understand?
You did promise to help me in my quest to obtain the ultimate power, didn't you?
Why…?
Why do you even want that power?
Do you really want to know?
As Kuang Village's priests, your clan was always prosperous.
Just because you happened to be responsible for keeping the secret of the Rite of Overlapping.
But, on the other hand…
…there was my family who was in a position of looking after your priests for generations.
But there's no sunlight without a shadow.
As someone who looked over your family, I eventually saw the Rite.
I learned as much as I could back then.
I asked myself why…?
Why was it only your clan that was allowed to perform the ritual? Why couldn't I do it?
So I began to doubt the system.
It's only natural.
It just wasn't fair.
So I asked your father.
"Why is it just your family that gets to keep the secret?"
What did my father do?
Did he really say we were the chosen ones?
What he said was:
"When one has wicked thoughts, only the family can take the responsibility."
"Then, if you think I have a wicked heart, punish me!"
"Otherwise, teach me the Rite!"
I begged to teach me.
However…
He never granted my wish.
So you took our mother hostage and forced our father to give the Rite up?
What other choice did I have?
Your father didn't trust me.
And that's what caused the tragedy.
What is he talking about?
I guess you were young, so you can't remember it…
He took our mother hostage…
…and forced our father to perform the ritual on him.
I want to become strong.
I want to become a Rider superior to everyone else!
It was inevitable that would happen.
However…
Your father performed a false ritual and didn't give the power to me.
What happened to your parents is a punishment for that.
He should've known better and performed the real thing.
You don't understand anything after all.
My father didn't do a fake ritual on you.
It was just that you didn't deserve the Rite of Overlapping.
The Rite's failure only proved it.
And yet here I am, still alive.
And thanks to that ceremony I gained a stronger power than before.
And now I also have a hostage.
You'll perform the ritual in your father's place.
You don't want that day to repeat, do you?
And you surely don't want to sacrifice your sister.
Brother, don't worry about me.
Just do what you think is right!
Will you perform the Rite or not?
You have a choice…
…but keep in mind that if you don't comply, I'll take your sister's life.
Choose now, Gale.
I'm waiting!
There's no escaping, Master Gale.
Fine…
Brother…?
Nuts.
Prepare for the ceremony.
Yes sir.
Damn it. Damn it!
I've gotta do something!
But what, exactly…?!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Nya-ow!
Hey, boss! You think I should go to Anvis's room and deliver some drinks and snacks?
Probably not.
If you value your life, that is.
Only the elite four are allowed to enter that room.
But they're nowhere to be found!
Maybe I could do it for them—
But Master Gale is here.
Just focus on scrubbing the floor, pal.
I know, right? Haha…
This is no time to be cleaning!
I won't tolerate escape or failure.
Do we understand each other?
Yeah, I'll fulfill your wish this time.
But don't forget one thing.
Whether the Rite succeeds or not…
…isn't dependent on me.
Spare me the sentiment.
Am I supposed to believe such a lie?
I am a chosen one.
I will gain the power without a doubt.
That's why your father did a false ritual to me.
I absolutely won't allow it again.
Fine, let's do this.
Brother…?
Let my sister go once we're done.
Promise me.
Very well.
After this I won't need her anymore.
Let me ask you one thing.
Do you not want the Kinship Stone of Lute from Hakum Village anymore?
Its kinship power is very strong.
It'll boost the Rite's effects.
Your sister's Kinship Stone is enough.
Trying to buy time and wait for help is useless.
No one can get close to this place.
Finally…
Don't think I don't know.
The Rite of Overlapping requires one last thing.
It wasn't there when your father performed the Rite last time.
No…
I'm sure your father did it on purpose.
Your father hummed a certain melody.
But there were no lyrics.
I won't let you say you've forgotten them.
Chant it, Gale.
Chant the lyrics!
No humming. It must be a real song.
Yeah.
Fine.
Finally the time has come.
Chief…
Lute and Cheval aren't back yet.
I see.
I'm getting worried.
Yeah.
But if it's those two we're talking about, they'll be fine.
Alright then.
We'll go too.
You guys?
We all talked it over and decided.
Navirou and Cryo are doing their best.
And we want to be of use, too.
It's time for us Numbers to give our shining assistance!
You are wise and bound with a strong bond.
You're very brave, too.
Well said.
But be careful and go in top form.
Leave the village to us.
♪ Where does the beast reside? ♪
♪ When people cannot speak? ♪
♪ And even if you hide your face… ♪
♪ …I can understand your heartbeat. ♪
This is bad! This is super bad!
This is no time for spying!
♪ Where does the beast reside? ♪
Geez! This is when Lute and Cheval would really come in handy!
Knowing those two, they're probably coming to the rescue right now!
That hurt…
…Deb…li?
…Debli?…
Say it normally!
But, hey, you're just in time!
Did you become an Ebon Rider?
…Deb…li.
…Debli.…
I told you to say it normally!
And I didn't become an Ebon Rider!
I infiltrated the castle.
To rescue Avinia, of course!
…As to be expected from Deb…li.
…As to be expected from Debli.…
For the last time, say it normally!
Where is she being held?
…Deb…li.
…Debli.…
Come on, guys…
You're all doing this on purpose!
Follow me!
♪ Where does the beast reside? ♪
♪ When people cannot speak? ♪
♪ The beast will forever… ♪
It's so dazzling, Master Anvis!
♪ …be remembered. ♪
Brother…
Brother…?
Did you really do it?
Yes.
It'll be fine.
Avinia!?
Was sucking the power out of your sister's Kinship Stone too much for her?
Sync Ride!
With this, I've become the strongest!
So strong!
What the hell is going on up there?
Gale, don't tell me…
Did you give in?
Did you perform the Rite of Overlapping on him?
I'll take the responsibility.
Wait, what happened to Avinia?
She'll be fine.
She's just unconscious.
Either way, we have to stop Anvis.
You're right.
But we have no idea what he's up to.
Yeah.
We'll stop him.
Take Avinia somewhere safe!
Sure.
I'll be right back.
What a wonderful feeling!
That's the sensation I sought for the longest time!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Ride On!
Rathian!
Let's test out this new power of mine.
This way!
I know this castle's interior by heart.
What? Do you think I was just freeloading in here?
I dug a way out!
You're…
…unexpectedly useful.
…Deb…li, was it?
…Debli, was it?…
Say it normally!
I'm going to catch up with Lute and Cheval.
So I'll leave my sister in your hands.
You're a trustworthy guy.
Debli.
That's why— You said it normally!?
Sure thing. Leave it to me.
I'll protect Avinia.
Good.
Nya-ow!
What power…!
Stop it, Anvis!
I guess it was the only way to protect Avinia.
Don't worry too much.
I didn't give him everything.
Huh? You didn't?
What on earth…
…do you mean…
…by that?
I didn't perform the Rite in full.
Huh?!
The general gist of the Rite of Overlapping…
…is in repeating the lyrics to the parts of the song with important implications.
In other words, piling them up.
"Even if you hide your face, I understand your heartbeat."
That part.
That's the part you need to repeat in order for the Rite of Overlapping to be fully successful.
So you didn't repeat it?
Did he just get half stronger, then?
I think that…
…he might have become empty inside.
Empty inside?
Originally, the Rite of Overlapping grants one a tremendous power.
It's supposed to be used to protect people from any threat imaginable.
I doubt he's going to use it for that purpose.
Yes, I sense danger.
I don't think he's going to protect Felynes either.
Yeah…
But the Rite of Overlapping really does choose it recipients.
And Anvis wasn't chosen.
Move, move! You're in my way!
I will not forgive those that get in my way!
Where is Anvis going to, now?
Judging from the direction he flew…
…he might be heading to Fulcradgeo.
If he gets violent in there, it'll be a catastrophe.
It's my clan's responsibility.
So, the burden is mine.
No.
No, no, no…
The one who can do it is none other than my best disciple…
…Lute!
Yeah.
Gale. Let's stop him together.
Why…?
Why would you bother helping me?
The danger concerns every one of us.
If we join our forces, we'll beat him, for sure.
Yeah!
Alright. Let's go!
Ratha!
Catch up with that big guy.
Rathi, you too.
Let's go with them, Dusk!
I am power itself.
Everything, every Monster…
…will bow down to me!
Lute here.
Anvis powered up through the Rite of Overlapping.
Everything is slowly being destroyed by him.
Let's go, Ratha! We have to stop him!
Next time: "Kushala Daora's Charge" Ride On!