These kids are Riders.
And they form kinship with Monsters.
Avinia was kidnapped by the Ebon Riders.
They went as far as attacking Hakum Village…
…and stealing the senior Riders' Kinship Stones.
In an attempt to gain new power in order to save Avinia, Lute's group undergoes the Rite of Channeling…
…and desperately searches for Avinia's whereabouts.
According to the Scriveners' investigation, the Ebon Riders' members are Mad, Shadow, Gale and Wrath.
The group operates under a mysterious boss called Anvis…
…who is looking for the secret art of Avinia's Kuang Village which was destroyed due to the Black Blight.
However, even Avinia doesn't know about that secret art.
Argh!
I can't keep still!
Yeah.
– Yep. – Agreed.
Yeah.
Everyone's thoughts are the same.
Let's try searching for Avinia one more time.
But it looks like this is the only clue we've got.
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 e
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun o 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 o 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 e
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun o 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 62 Lute VS Gale Again!
So, which way should we go?
Hmm…
– Here! – There!
All right, so this way.
Wait, wait!
Have you forgotten how Navirou's navigation sometimes miraculously hits the bullseye?
Miracles are only miracles because they don't happen a lot.
Besides, something tells me to trust my intuition today.
Why?
Even though they tried, Lilia and the Felyne Network couldn't tell us where Avinia is.
Plus, the Ebon Riders will be coming to places where they can harbor more Kinship Stones.
And you think they'll come in this direction?
Chief Omna says there are some hidden Rider villages in that direction.
Hmm. Fine, then.
But if we don't find anything there, we'll just return here and go Navirou's way.
If we keep walking, we'll eventually find our goal.
Sometimes good things happen when Navirou says good things…
…Hey! Wait for me!
Lute and Navirou never change.
Which way would you like to go, Cheval?
I want to find out more about the Ebon Riders.
So it's probably better to go to a port town where we can collect more information.
My thoughts exactly.
By the way, Mille, Hyoro and Nariki should be here, here and here.
Yep.
We discussed the search routes with the Numbers before leaving.
Good.
Each one chose a place where it's easiest for them to gather information.
Everyone in the Numbers went with their Navigator.
It's reassuring.
But Navirou's navigation is still as bad as ever.
But I still believe in the strength of Lute and Navirou's kinship.
I feel like they'll be able to do something we can't.
I see.
In other words, you have faith in them.
Yep.
"Do something we can't", huh?
Interesting.
Let's make sure it's true.
Master Gale doesn't like to stay idle.
There's nothing here…
No donuts either…
No clues on where is Avinia…
No one… is here.
You know, you're the one who ate all the donuts without thinking earlier.
Come on. Stand up.
It's all Lute's fault…
It's because Lute chose this way!
I'm done for…
I'm too tired to walk.
Then what was all that "if we keeping walking, we'll find our goal" you said before?
I'm out of donuts!
Navirou's constitution makes it impossible to walk without donuts!
That's the first time I've heard that.
Oh well, I guess I can just fly from here.
Huh?
Ride On!
Rathalos!
I completely forgot about that!
Keep walking, Navirou!
Nya-ow!
Yo!
I was just looking for you.
Me too.
Did you want your butt handed to you by Master Gale so much?
Where's Avinia?
I can't just tell you so easily.
Then what do we have to do for you to tell us?
How about 100 donuts?!
If you want information, you'll need to hand over your Kinship Stone.
I have to admit, I'm interested in your Kinship Stone.
Avinia's too, right?
And that's why you kidnapped her!
Why are you doing this?
And what's that secret art from Avinia's village?
I'd like to know that too.
You don't know it either?
Only Master Anvis knows that.
Anvis…?
Is he your boss?
Oops.
Master Anvis has nothing to do with it.
I'm just doing what I have to.
And what exactly are you trying to do?
Do you honestly think he'd tell you?
Nuts! I don't remember telling you either.
They don't seem to get along very well.
What are you planning to do with Avinia?!
Beats me.
What the heck?
But you're a Rider just like us.
We're nothing alike.
Me and you, at least.
That's not true!
We have a lot of things in common!
"Things in common"? You and Master Gale? What things?
Well…
I know!
You also named your Monstie!
Dusk… if I remember right.
Is that your reason…!?
But it's a proof that he thinks of his Monstie as a family!
He's a fellow Rider that cherishes the strength of his kinship, just like we do.
Kinship, huh?
We're totally different.
You and me.
But why?!
I'll tell you this.
My parents were killed by a Rider.
By… a Rider?
Exactly.
By a so-called "fellow Rider".
But why…?
You can't escape it. Even among Riders, people just think differently.
So that's why…
But a Rider… killing another Rider?
I can't believe it.
There you have it.
Does Avinia have anything to do with that?
What a boring, off-topic question.
Man, you really irritate me no matter how you look at it.
Mr. Best-Rider-in-the-world.
Come on now, give me your Kinship Stone.
I can't do that.
But…!
But what?
If your story is true…
…I can't forgive that Rider!
I absolutely cannot forgive such a Rider!
Oh really? But it's not like my story should concern you.
It does!
We're fellow Riders!
If there's a Rider that raises their hand against another, I'll fight them together with you!
You're funny, you know that!
Lute is just that kind of guy!
Did you enter the Ebon Riders to defeat that guy?
Do you collect Kinship Stones in order to find them?
There is only one thing I need to do.
And that's to become the strongest Rider.
Then I'll avenge my parents!
Back then…
Cheval once said something similar.
He wanted to become the strongest Rider to defeat the Black Blight that took his mother from him.
But now he believes in kinship.
The strength and power between a Rider and their Monstie.
What do you want to say?
If you're trying to do everything by yourself…
…I want you to believe in the power of kinship.
B-Both of Lute's parents lost their lives while fighting the Black Blight, too.
So what do you want to say!?
You see, uh…
How should I put this…
Both Lute and Cheval understand your feelings—
Fine, fine, thank you!
This is why I don't like kids.
Are the Ebon Riders really your true friends?
Beats me. I never really thought about it.
Then why!?
I can become the strongest Rider with them.
But real strength lies in the power of the kinship!
Then hand it over. The Kinship Stone that harbors this "real strength"!
Dusk!
Why?!
Why what?!
We don't want to fight you!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Well then, if you don't want to fight me, then hand over your Kinship Stone!
I can't do it!
It holds my kinship with Ratha and everyone else!
Then I'll have to take it by force.
Dusk! Thunder Strike!
Dragon Breath!
Ratha!
Nowhere to run, kid!
Stop!
I don't want to fight you!
Whatever, just show it already!
The new power you gained with the Rite of Channeling!
No!
Can you still say that after this?
Ratha!
See? Your Monstie wants to fight!
Wrong! Ratha is angry!
He says he doesn't want to fight, either.
He's very angry!
What's with you?
Are you friends or something?
We're more than that!
Lute and Ratha are bound by real kinship.
We want to save Avinia!
Then beat me.
If you do, I'll tell you where she is.
I'm not lying.
But only if you fight me without running around.
Yeah, or are you scared of Master Gale?
You don't stand a chance against him!
What are you saying?
If Lute and Ratha get serious, it's all over for you!
Fine then…!
Fight me and make me tell you where the girl is!
What do we do, Lute?
It's no use.
I can't!
The girl will continue to be locked up unless you fight me.
Even if you keep her, you won't get any information on the secret art from her.
Besides, what you're doing could cause another Black Blight all over again!
Huh?
What's this nonsense?
Cheval was just like you.
Because he wanted revenge, because he wanted to become stronger and stronger…
I'm the one who will be the next Redan!
He was almost swallowed up by the Black Blight he hated so much.
That's the path you're heading down now!
So, no matter what, I won't fight you!
And I'm sure Avinia thinks the same!
I've never heard anything about a secret art from Avinia.
I'll bet she doesn't even know about it.
So please give her back!
Hmm?
Is that Gale's humming, I hear?
Did you like it?
Somehow I feel like I've heard it before.
This song, I mean.
So?
What now?
What are you thinking?
Did you finally change your mind about Avinia?
Fine.
I'll tell you where she's being held.
Really?!
Yeah.
Really, really, really, really, really, for real!?
Shut up, Whiskers!
Wh…
Don't call me "Whiskers"!
Come with me.
Let's go, Ratha.
No one is watching here.
Oh! We finally know what his face looks like!
What? Is Master Gale too cool for you to comprehend?
Come on.
Let's shake on our truce.
Do you think we can trust him, Lute?
Master Gale doesn't go back on his words.
Hey, Gale.
What are you going to do after you return Avinia?
Hey, come on. Now you're worried about me?
Will you keep hanging out with the other Ebon Riders?
I told you already.
I will become the strongest Rider.
I'm going my own way.
Besides, you don't want to fight me either, do you?
Lute!?
Your Kinship Stone is gone!
I can't believe you fools!
You…!
Don't be too angry.
Now that I have this we can't fight anymore. Just like you wanted, right?
– Give it back! – Whoa.
Are you alright, Navirou?
I-I'm fine!
But Lute…!
That's my Kinship Stone!
Not anymore.
No, it's still mine!
There's no way you'll be able to use it!
We'll see about that…
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Look like you're right. No reaction at all.
So each Kinship Stone only works for the Rider it's given to?
That's right.
That Kinship Stone holds my bond with Ratha and my friends.
But, for you, it's just a piece of jewelry.
That's how the power of kinship works.
I guess you're right.
So why are you hunting for the Kinship Stones?
It's not like you can even use them!
What if they want to erase Riders from this world?
Everything is a part of Master Anvis's plan.
And what exactly is his plan?
Does the secret of Avinia's village have something to do with it?
Beats me.
Catch.
Master Gale?!
We can't use it anyway, so what's the harm?
But Master Anvis told us to get his Kinship Stone because of its vast power…
It's not that vast.
Yes it is! Super vast!
Navirou, don't!
It's okay.
That thing has no value to me…
…without that guy.
Come on, let's go.
B-But…
Ride On!
Wait, Gale!
What is it this time?
You still haven't told me where Avinia is.
And you promised you would.
There's no point in telling you now.
You lack the power to rescue that girl.
I'll show you that I can save her!
The moment you guys step into the Black Castle, you're done for.
Black Castle, huh?
So that's where your hideout is?
Whether you think we're done for or not…
…we'll go rescue her anyway!
You might not be able to escape with your lives.
Doesn't matter, I'll still go.
Ah… Hey!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
A place where the sun can be seen setting in the eastern sea.
Master Gale?!
You'll find the Black Castle there.
Come and get some if you want!
It'll be your graveyard!
What a noisy fella.
Even more than you, Navirou?
Nya-ow!
But we did it, Lute!
Now we know where they're holding Avinia!
Yeah.
A place where the sun can be seen setting in the eastern sea?
That's what that Gale guy said?
Yeah. That's the way I remember him putting it.
But can we believe him…?
He was vague but I don't think he was lying.
I don't think I can trust Gale's words.
But if Lute goes, I'll go too.
Me too.
Of course, I'll go too!
Nariki, you're still a new Rider, you'll only make them worry.
That's not true!
I can be useful too.
I can't keep still now that we know where Avinia is.
That's right. We'll go with you!
All right.
By the way, isn't the place where the sun sets into the eastern sea… around here on this map?
Looks like Itsy-Bits was actually right.
But his map is still too hard to read.
Lute? What are you thinking about?
I'm worried about what Gale said.
How we'll be done for the second we step into the Black Castle.
Are you scared?
That's not like you, Lute.
That's not it.
I'm just telling all of you to be careful.
Gale didn't seem to be lying about that either.
In other words, this Anvis guy will be considerably strong.
Yeah.
So we'll have to be careful during our attack.
All right.
– Sure. – Okay.
I think we'll fair much better if we devise a careful plan on how to rescue Avinia beforehand.
You're right.
Yeah.
What should we expect from that Anvis guy…?
Lute, here!
Finally we found out where Avinia is.
Wait for us, Avinia!
We'll surely rescue you from the Ebon Riders!
Next time: "The Great Rescue Avinia Operation!" Ride On!