Man, today was rough.
You're pretty beat up.
Let me tell you about it.
Welcome!
Hey, missy.
Looking cute today!
Hey...
If you wanna tell her that, you gotta go through me, got it?
I seriously don't follow.
You're hurt?
Are you okay?
Well, I slipped up during today's magic beast hunt.
I was sure there was only one, but it split into three out of nowhere.
Yeah, you do run into magic beasts that can do that.
Hold still, okay?
Tufeel, nevua Latina, hoshu... (Light of the heavens, by my name, grant my wish...)
Ilujini namu gunireefu. (And let those who are hurt be healed.)
Whoa, that's awesome, missy!
Latina... You can use magic?
Yes.
Just this spell, though.
Still, to be able to use it at all at your age...
That's the devil race for you.
But you use magic too, Dale.
The language for casting spells is one the devil race uses.
For a human to use it,
you need to have compatibility to be able to even pronounce it.
I'm one of the few who do.
When we met, the only reason I was able to talk to you
is that I knew some words from spellcasting.
So you can't use magic if you don't speak the devil language, huh?
Well, humans have magic potential, too,
but we can't use it as freely.
So we create magic tools that can manipulate water and fire.
I never even saw magic tools before coming to Kreuz.
Well, they're a specialty of the human race.
And there's not a lot of exchange between us and the devils.
How come the devil race doesn't make friends with other races?
Good question. I wonder why.
Hey, would you like to learn some other magic?
Yeah! I'd love to.
Kulado senkulado Dale leduuro (Ebon darkness, by my name,)
mevomel lewol teef. Luuk nuwod. (seize this heat, and weaken it.)
The Little Girl and the "Incident."
Having to leave me like this...
It'll really be tough, but hang in there, okay?
Okay.
I really don't want her to go!
But it's for her own sake!
This is a trial, as her guardian!
So I must endure!
That's an awful big fuss for the first day of school.
Good morning, Latina.
This is where we attend class, the Temple of Asfar.
I hardly recognize anyone.
Of course. It's not just kids from the eastern district who go here.
Man, the thought of having to study for a whole two years sucks so bad.
Complaining on the first day?
Chloe! Latina!
Good morning.
Good morning, Marcel, Anthony.
Rudy, I'm begging you. Don't embarrass the rest of the eastern district.
I wasn't gonna!
Good morning, Rudy.
Y-Yeah... Morning.
Did you come by yourself, Latina?
I came with Chloe.
We promised to walk to school together.
That's a good idea.
Latina hasn't been in Kreuz for long yet, plus...
Excuse me, are you a devil?
Yes, that's right.
I just saw it for a second.
Your horn, hidden behind that ribbon.
Whoa, who are you?
Oh, I'm Sylvia. I'm from the western district.
It's nice to meet you, Latina.
That was your name, right?
Yes.
Nice to meet you, Sylvia.
If it's okay, could I get a look at your horn someday?
Okay, if you want.
Would you give it a rest?!
What are you upset about?
I mean...
Take your seats!
Well, talk to you later!
Later, Sylvia!
What is her deal?
Western district...
Probably some rich kid.
Latina?
Something wrong?
No.
It's nothing.
Asfar is the deity of scholars.
And, as is their will,
you will acquire true knowledge here.
In order to be upright people!
People...
Dale, welcome home!
I made this.
I thought I could use the magic you taught me.
You really are amazing, Latina.
How was school?
It was fun! I made a new friend!
And...
And I learned a lot of things.
I see. Well, that's good.
I want to learn even more, to help you.
Okay, I see! You really are such a good girl, Latina!
Got you!
Hey, get a move on!
Rudy, why do you always try to catch me?
'Cuz you're small and slow.
I am not slow!
You always come after me first.
That's why you catch me!
It ain't like that!
Kinda weird that he doesn't realize what he's doing, right?
You know how Rudy can be.
Class is starting soon.
That teacher's got a short fuse, too.
She always seems really tense.
She supposedly just started this year.
I don't like her.
What about you, Latina?
Uh, yeah. Me, too.
Just a little.
Literacy is an absolute necessity for a decent life.
To that end...
A devil!
What is an accursed creature like you doing in a human settlement?!
"Creature"?!
You abominations, who can live for over a century in the same form, are nothing like humans!
None can claim personhood but the human race!
These monsters have symbols of their heresy on their head,
and the very nature of their lives is unlike ours!
Everyone, do not let her fool you!
Devils are among the most trusted of the Demon Lords' wicked, cowardly servants!
You must never let your guard down!
The fact that she has concealed her identity to infiltrate our community
is all the proof you need!
What are you doing?!
Chloe... Chloe Schneider!
You...
Stop this!
Not showing proper respect and defying the temple's priestesses
is grounds for immediate excommunication!
Then excommunicate me.
Sylvia?
Wh-What are you...?
Excommunication doesn't affect just you. It'll stain your family name!
I don't know how it works in other houses,
but my father would probably praise me.
Especially once I tell him about the teacher who called one of her students a monster!
Stop this!
Stop this! At once!
Shut up!
The devil race must be eradicated!
Their race is pure evil!
Are you okay?
Latina...
Teacher... what's the difference?
How is Latina... How are devils different from you?
Latina...
Our lives are different? We live a hundred years?
I'm... different?
The biggest difference between the human race and devils isn't something you can see.
It's the fact that the lifespan of the devil race is over twice that of humans.
Hey, Latina.
Latina?
What happened?
Nothing.
What is it?
Not sure...
It's ice!
You focus your magic power on a single point,
and the effect is stronger than normal.
And Dale said he'd be late today.
Latina!
What's wrong, Ken—
Does anyone know any healing magic?!
I'm not gonna be able to do much for her, but...
Stopping the bleeding would be enough! Please!
Kenneth, what happened to her?!
I don't know.
She needs treatment, though.
I'll take her to the Temple of Niili, where the hospital is.
Let Dale know what happened when he gets back.
O-Okay.
We're closing early tonight!
Kenneth! How's Latina?!
Not in any mortal danger.
Why would she break her horn off?
You're the one who needs to figure that out, Dale.
You're right.
I'm heading home.
Rita and the regulars are probably worried sick about her.
I appreciate this, Kenneth.
Dale...
Latina...
Why would you do this?
Does it hurt?
I don't want it!
Latina?
I don't want the symbol of being a devil.
I wish I never had horns!
Latina... Latina, what's wrong? Tell me what happened.
I don't wanna. Why... Why do I have to be a devil?
They didn't let me stay where I was born.
They said they didn't want me.
Only the people here said they care about me, said I could stay...
So why is time different for me?
"Time"?
After everyone else dies, I'll be alone. I don't want to be alone again.
Latina, you...
I don't want it. I don't... I don't want to be alone again.
I don't want to be the only one alive, again.
I want to stay with you, and my friends, forever...
I never want to be alone again!
Latina... I'm sorry.
But even if you were human, I'd probably die before you.
I'm older, for one thing,
and I have the kind of job where I could die at any time.
Listen to me, Latina. I'm really glad I met you.
I'm really grateful that I get to spend some of my limited time with you!
Meeting you was a good thing. I will never regret it happening.
So please, don't wish that you'd never met me.
N-No... I-I'm glad I meet you, too.
Really!
Thank you, Latina.
Yeah.
Dale, you're special to me. It's true.
I'm really glad I met you.
No matter when my time comes, I know I'll still feel that way.
So until the time does come, let's stick together, okay?
Okay. I'm glad I met you too, Dale.
I love you.
I love you the most too, Dale.
Given your high standing here at the temple,
I assume I don't need to explain why I'm here.
Well, no. I understand.
I spoke to the other children.
Not only did she insult the demon race in their presence,
it seems she went on a polemic rant, full of baseless accusations.
The belief in human supremacy isn't rare,
and I don't intend to argue about it.
But this is a town full of travelers.
One that deals regularly with other races.
So it strikes me as a rather intolerant stance to take.
She... The priestess who was teaching the children...
She lost her family in a conflict with the devil race.
That's why—
That's why
it's all right that she calls an innocent little girl an abomination? Is that it?
No, sir, it is not.
It seems this isn't the first time she's done this, either.
That's what got her assigned to the old capital, Kreuz, in the first place.
How do you...?!
I'd assumed you were aware of the information brokers I'm acquainted with,
along with the authority I have to demand that kind of knowledge.
And now, by my providence, I request the greatest possible punishment.
That's...
Are you seriously prepared for what will happen
if you try to cover for her again, after what she's done?
Wh-What do you mean?
I can take this to the Temple of Ahmar instead.
I'm sure you're aware that the god of war, Ahmar,
also reigns over arbitration and judgment.
They tend to deliver justice in a mercilessly thorough fashion.
They're bound to have questions for the rest of your staff,
given that they allowed this to happen.
I understand.
She'll be removed from her post and defrocked.
I'll be taking my leave, then.
Sorry. I'm taking this all out on you.
How come the devil race doesn't make friends with other races?
If I had just told her the truth myself...
If I hadn't taught her offensive magic...
Latina never would've hurt herself like that!
Welcome back.
How is she?
Chloe's here to see her.
Really?
Stupid! You're so stupid, Latina! How could you do this?!
Your horn was so pretty!
And you're still you, whether you have it or not!
And then you almost killed yourself... You stupid idiot!
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Chloe!
The party's already started.
Even though the star isn't there yet...
Well, Latina, let's head down.
I'm happy, you know.
When Rag died, I thought I was going to die, too.
But you found me and said I could come with you.
It made me so happy.
Rita and Kenneth and the customers are so nice,
and I got to meet Chloe and the others, and every day is so much fun.
I think I forgot everyone dies... that you have to say goodbye, someday.
I wanted things to stay the same forever,
so I got scared of saying goodbye.
Everyone's afraid of that.
Even me. I thought my heart was going to stop when I heard you were hurt.
Chloe cried, too.
She didn't want me to die. I was really glad about that.
I'm glad I came to Kreuz. I'm glad I met you all.
And it's all because you found me that I get to be so happy.
Thank you, Dale!
Hey, she's finally back!
It's the return of the main attraction!
Since we're celebrating Latina's recovery today,
I'm gonna buy everyone here a drink!
What a cheapskate.
A real man would pick up the entire tab, you know.
Stuff it! You clowns would drink me into bankruptcy!
Damn right we would!
Rita, we all want one round of the priciest stuff you've got!
I've got just the thing in mind!
Since it's a special occasion, we'll pour it into the biggest steins we've got!
Hang on, Kenneth! You don't drink that stuff by the steinfull!
What're you talking about?
When the owner says it's fine, then it's happening!
That's right.
Damn you two!
I'm sorry for worrying you all.
I'm feeling better now,
and I'm going to work hard again!
Now that's quite the speech!
Hard to believe she's only eight!
You know it!
That's because my Latina...
is cute,
and talented,
and well-behaved.
She's completely flawless!
Okay, missy, since it's a party, how about you treat us to a number?
A number of what, Mr. Cedrick?
It means, "Sing!"
Come to think of it, I've never heard her sing before.
Okay! I'll sing!
The sun rises...
The birds cry...
W-Well...
But who is it all for?
Kids are cuter when they're not perfect.
The sun sets...