Kunkun...
I want to... be one with you...
I want to be...
With you...
It's her last wish.
Grant it.
Takuya...
I love you...
"Episode 23: The Imperial City, Where The Wind Blows"
Get some rest, Takuya.
We're leaving at sunset.
This is what that lizard wanted.
She's not a lizard.
Her name's Kunkun.
You didn't have a choice.
As long as there is possibility, you have to keep living.
I didn't even get to say goodbye to my sister, Ailia.
Did she say anything about me?
She wondered where you were and what you were doing.
I always got into fights with her.
I never saw her again after I ran away from home.
That's just how families work, right?
She was a strict knight of the imperial city.
She would've hated me for being in the resistance.
You're both a lot alike.
You may have different ways of doing it,
but you're both fighting for Dela Granto, right?
The only difference is the size of your tits.
I know my sister is more feminine than me.
I can't believe that stuck-up-girl managed to beat me.
What are you talking about?
You were her man, right?
No way!
If I ever went into her bedroom she'd probably chop my head off.
Really?
So does that mean you're a virgi--
I was busy with the resistance!
I don't have time for men!
Hey!
It's sunset! We're heading out!
Did everybody get away?
I hope Kartz and Deo are okay.
Don't worry.
They're tough.
Damn it!
Remember! We'll get you!
I already forgot.
Deo-san!
Leader and the boss are gone!
We looked under the rubble, too.
Well, knowing them they're safe and already on their way to the imperial city.
Let's head out of here before the Divine Emperor comes to get the priestess's coffin!
The coffin isn't here yet.
Any word from Bazuku?
Nothing since last night.
The ritual is close.
Have someone sent to get it immediately!
Yes, sir!
Wait.
That was close.
It just means we're close to the capital.
Even here?
The royal guards must've killed them.
The Divine Emperor is desperate to keep up the farce.
The farce?
The Divine Emperor himself is the one sending the monsters from the border.
To make the people obey him in their fear.
That's impossible...
Did you forget what happened with Sayless?
Your wife was used and killed for the sake of the Emperor's lies.
The Divine Emperor is the cause of all our problems.
The resistance will defeat him and reveal all his lies.
Your Majesty!
The prisoners rioted and took over the quarry!
So that idiot Bazuku screwed up?
We've sent troops to take it back,
but many have fled already...
They may attack our castle now that it's less defended.
Gather up men.
But we don't have any left to spare!
I will go.
You have an important task.
I permit it.
Your Majesty...
It is the will of Mother.
That's the imperial city.
The place where Sayless lived?
They know our faces.
Let's split up, then.
I'll tell you the location of a resistance hideout.
Let's meet up there.
Got it.
Okay... It stinks a little, but...
Here you are.
Is that all we get again today?
How long will this last?
I have children at home...
Don't look so glum.
The Divine Emperor is looking out for us.
That's right.
You're right.
As soon as the ritual is performed, we'll be able to go back to our old lives.
Um...
Can I have some too?
Sorry, I'm all out.
Oh no...
If you're that hungry, have mine.
But...
When we're in trouble, we look out for each other.
Some of these people are good people.
That's the wanted poster that Sarah had of me!
Hey, what are you doing?
Nothing.
I've seen you somewhere...
You have?
Am I imagining it?
I'll be going then.
Wait!
It's the man from the poster!
Capture him!
Stop it right there!
Do you think I'm stupid enough to actually stop?
Go around the other side!
Don't let him get away!
What do I do?
This way.
Damn it.
Where did he go?
That way! Don't let him get away!
You've put on a lot of muscle, haven't you?
Those boobs! Those curves!
I see you haven't changed.
Eriko-sensei!
That's just a temporary name.
My real name, simplified to match your linguistic level, is Eihriulukwadrol.
What are you doing here in this world?
Oh, right.
I need to give you your memories back.
Remember now?
Yeah, I remember everything.
--Your measurements are 85-71-85...
--My waist is thinner than that! --Your measurements are 85-71-85...
I was joking!
I came to Dela Granto in search of the Class A dimensional criminal.
Ryuzoji's here too?
I'm not sure how he's moving around, but I know he's here.
I'm going to arrest him.
You sound like the time patrol.
A dimensional inspector is different than a member of the time patrol.
We can go back in time, but we can't travel through the same history.
I think I've heard something similar before...
For example, in your world there's a philosopher named Immanuel Kant, right?
Yeah. The guy who married Mrs. Immanuel, right?
According to him, our understanding of the world
is formed when the mind takes the various external stimuli it's given,
and reorients them according to its understanding of time, space, and causality.
I get it! By which I mean I don't understand at all.
I'm glad I have such a good student.
You're welcome.
Essentially, it's no different Schopenhauer's theory of representation,
or Einstein's theory of relativity, or Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
Causality is what matters.
Causality, I remember.
It means that results come from causes, right?
Yes.
Events caused by a certain causal group can
create any number of result groups depending on the factors applied to them.
Like roots spreading out...
The Tree of Vrinda...
Indeed.
When I came here to Dela Granto,
I attempted to observe the flow of event elements,
and create a predictive diagram for the Tree of Vrinda.
As a result, I discovered that when the ratio between the causality transmission speed
and the event viscosity went above a certain level,
a phenomena occurred where certain events became linked.
A certain causal group
would be derived from the results groups that followed it,
with events repeating as if in a spiral.
A causal spiral, you could say...
In other words... it goes nowhere?
Yes. Every 400 years here in Dela Granto,
the same history repeats.
400 year cycles again?
If my dad and Mio heard you they'd be jumping for joy.
But what is it that's repeating?
In my position as an inspector, I can't tell you that.
What?
Then don't even bring it up.
Regardless, this world is in a dangerous state.
There may be a collision.
A collision?
I'll give you this.
It's an event measurement device.
It detects disruptions in event elements.
It's already shaking in my hand...
That just shows you how unstable this world is.
Why are you giving me this?
You have something you have to do now, right?
From here on in, follow your path without doubt.
Okay. I'll be going, then.
I'd love to help you more,
but my position won't let me get any more involved.
I understand.
In exchange... there's something I'd like to get involved with.
Oww!
Give me three Nogard's Tears, in a shot glass.
Understood.
This way, mister.
It's down here.
Go on in.
What's going on?
You fell for our trap, spy of the Divine Emperor!
No, you don't understand...
You think you can talk your way out of this?
Don't even try.
You're working for the masked woman, right?
Don't...
I can't take any more torture!
Stop it.
Takuya's with us.
Boss!
Guys...
What? You should've just said something.
I did!
Boss! I'm so glad you're safe!
You too, Kartz.
Guys who call me "boss" generally screw up and die.
You too, Deo. Glad to see you're doing well.
Who do you think I am?
My favorite porn director.
Porn director?
Is that a compliment?
Of course.
Sorry I'm late.
Are you all doing well?
Leader!
The Divine Emperor seems to have picked another priestess.
A new priestess?
As per the ancient laws,
one who carries the blood of her predecessor was chosen.
Blood...? Yu-No?
The ritual is in two days,
and they're doing all they can to hunt down the resistance.
Another of our hideouts was just destroyed.
It was the masked woman.
We've lost many to her already.
A skilled fighter?
If you run into her,
to be honest you've got no choice but to turn tail and run.
Is now the time to be scared?
There's no time left!
How can you be such cowards, "resistance"?
Cowards, he says.
Guess he doesn't like us.
We were just waiting for our leaders' return.
We assault their castle in the morning.
We end this before the ritual begins.
The future of the imperial city is in our hands!
We'll reveal their lies for what they are
and defeat the Divine Emperor no matter what.
Right!
Did I get it?
I feel so much better...
Is this...?
Psychite?
Yes! I did it!
Now if I can just get the Reflector Device back, I can save Kanna-chan.
Come in.
Can I come in?
Sure.
Welcome to my palatial suite.
You can't sleep?
Yeah, I guess.
Want me to sing you a lullaby?
I can understand why you're nervous.
The mission starts tomorrow morning.
Takuya.
This may be our last night alive.
Takuya... I want you to do something for me.
You're the only one I can ask.
Per the plan, I'll lead team one in through the less-defended rear gate.
Takuya will lead team two in through the sewers.
We're all ready, right?
Right!
Amanda. Use this sword.
It's Ailia's sword.
You keep it.
It's better off in your hands.
Hey there.
Get some rest.
Night!
Take care of him.
Okay.
Well? Do we take them out?
No, just walk past them.
This is the door.
It won't open.
Hey, stop.
That place is off-limits.
Go through the south corridor.
This is bad.
We're stuck here?
Huh? You scared, Deo-san?
Proof? Do you have any proof?
All I need to do is look at you.
I don't have a choice.
It'll make a lot of noise, but...
Get back. I'm lighting it up.
You there!
I found you, rats!
That's her!
The masked woman!
Get going.
But, boss...
O-Okay, you handle this!
Let's go, Kartz!
You follow the ones that fled.
I'll handle this.
Yes, ma'am!
Y-Yu-No?!
It's you, Yu-No!
What's going on?
Why...?
Did you forget me?
I'm your dad!
Die!
"Episode 24: The Truth About Dela Granto"
Episode 24: "The Truth About Dela Granto."