Bahamut's Crossroads of Fate
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Cera, the New Recruit
A few days had passed since they
departed the capital of Rigland—
departed the capital of Rigland—
Finn and his companions veered off the
pilgrimage road, following the ruts made
pilgrimage road, following the ruts made
by traveling merchants.
Trekking upon animal trails along the way,
the road eventually led them to a rural town.
the road eventually led them to a rural town.
Finn
So that's the town of Aspheld, huh...
Finn
Whew, we finally made it. Maybe we
should've just taken the sea route.
should've just taken the sea route.
Elmina
Hey, hey, do you know how much it
would've cost to take a ship?
would've cost to take a ship?
Finn
It's a trading hub, right? If not a ship,
maybe even a carriage or—
maybe even a carriage or—
Elmina
Walking's best. Think about all the stuff
we got to see along the way.
we got to see along the way.
Elmina
And hey, that troop we met at the inn was
full of handsome guys!
full of handsome guys!
Finn
(I guess this is what people call being
shallow...)
shallow...)
Finn
(Well, the days of being surprised by
Elmina are long gone...)
Elmina are long gone...)
Elmina
You're not thinking something rude,
are you, Finn?
are you, Finn?
Finn
Sorry! So please dial down the bloodlust
in that smile, Elmina!
in that smile, Elmina!
Rookie Knight
Geez... Are you two already getting swept
up by the festivities?
up by the festivities?
Elmina
That's not it, Cera. And could you not look
at me with those judgmental eyes?
at me with those judgmental eyes?
Cera
It's not just judgment.
Elmina
So you're not denying the judgment part...
Finn
(Cera was pretty stiff when we started
this journey...)
this journey...)
Finn
(But it looks like she's gotten used to it.
For better or worse—)
For better or worse—)
—We were given a mission a few days ago.
Finn
Guard duty for a festival?
Astrid
To put it plainly, yes.
The town is called Aspheld.
The town is called Aspheld.
Finn
Ah. If I recall, that town has friendly
relations with Rigland.
relations with Rigland.
Astrid
Yes, we have an agreement with them.
It's an important economic hub.
It's an important economic hub.
Elmina
Aspheld, huh. Haven't heard much about
it.
it.
Astrid
Though it's a key economic point, the town
itself isn't that prosperous.
itself isn't that prosperous.
Elmina
So it's more like a protected zone. Not to
be rude, but...
be rude, but...
Astrid
That's pretty much how it's treated by
other countries.
other countries.
Finn
If those countries consider it important,
wouldn't they already have guards
wouldn't they already have guards
Finn
stationed there?
Astrid
Well... There have been recent reports of
monsters acting violently near the town.
monsters acting violently near the town.
Astrid
We're asking you to protect from the
monsters and investigate the cause.
monsters and investigate the cause.
Astrid
We want you to find out what's happening
in that remote town.
in that remote town.
Finn
Guarding against monsters and
investigating, huh. Sounds urgent... We'll
investigating, huh. Sounds urgent... We'll
Finn
head out right away!
Finn
Can't let the festival get ruined, after all.
Astrid
Exactly. I'm counting on you. And Elmina,
I want that girl to accompany you.
I want that girl to accompany you.
Elmina
Huh? You mean that one...?
Astrid
Yes. I think it's the perfect mission for her
to gain practical experience. Besides—
to gain practical experience. Besides—
Astrid
She volunteered. She said she wanted to
go with you.
go with you.
Elmina
Seriously, why does she want to be my
subordinate...?
subordinate...?
Finn
Oh, that girl. She's the one everyone was
talking about—top of her class at the
talking about—top of her class at the
Finn
knight academy. So she did end up in
your squad!
your squad!
Elmina
You say squad...but I'm not even officially
part of the knight order...
part of the knight order...
Finn
Then why does she want to be under your
command so badly?
command so badly?
Elmina
No idea. I turn her down every time, but she
keeps coming at me with this intense passion.
keeps coming at me with this intense passion.
Astrid
She said that if she couldn't be under you,
she'd resign from the order entirely.
she'd resign from the order entirely.
Astrid
Do you think we can afford to lose
someone that talented right now?
someone that talented right now?
Elmina
Okay okay, fine... I get it already.
Astrid
I'm leaving her in your care.
Finn
(Top graduate of the Red Dragon Knights
Academy—an elite...)
Academy—an elite...)
Finn
(And she insists on working under
Elmina... Which is unheard of.)
Elmina... Which is unheard of.)
Finn
(People were talking about it, so I was
curious about her, but...)
curious about her, but...)
Cera
Finn? If something's bothering you, do you
want me to head into town first?
want me to head into town first?
Finn
Ah, no, it's nothing—
Finn
Just glad we made it in time for the festival.
I wonder if it's already started?
I wonder if it's already started?
Cera
According to a traveler we passed earlier,
not yet.
not yet.
Elmina
Which means...there's still plenty of booze
left... Gulp.
left... Gulp.
Cera
No drinking, Elmina! The mission comes
first.
first.
Elmina
Cera, you're such a cutie, but so
straight-laced.
straight-laced.
Cera
Cutie? Stop saying weird stuff.
Anyway, this is your fault, Elmina.
Anyway, this is your fault, Elmina.
Finn
Haha. Come to think of it, you looked
totally hungover yesterday...
totally hungover yesterday...
Elmina
Ugh, don't remind me. But thanks for
helping me out.
helping me out.
Finn
Taking care of you is nothing new, so
don't worry about it.
don't worry about it.
Cera
(Staaaaare...)
Finn
Wh-What is it, Cera?
Cera
Weren't you groping Elmina's chest that
one time, Finn?
one time, Finn?
Finn
Huh!? No! Absolutely not!
Cera
Hmm... Saying "it's nothing new" like that
sounds kind of indecent.
sounds kind of indecent.
Finn
Indecent!?
Cera
There's even a rumor that Finn has a super
pervert crest that lets him seduce girls at will.
pervert crest that lets him seduce girls at will.
Finn
Wh-Where did that even come from!?
Elmina
Ahaha, that's a good one!
Though...not entirely wrong, maybe.
Though...not entirely wrong, maybe.
Cera
I knew it!
Finn
Elmina, why would you say that!?
Cera, listen, it's not true at all!
Cera, listen, it's not true at all!
Cera
I know your accomplishments, Finn. And
I understand men are like that, but—
I understand men are like that, but—
Cera
If you do anything to Elmina...
Finn
I won't, I swear!
Cera
All right then, I'll believe you for now.
Don't betray my trust, okay?
Don't betray my trust, okay?
Finn
(Cera sure says some outrageous things...)
Finn
(But "to Elmina" huh.
She really does admire her...)
She really does admire her...)
Finn
(I wonder why she has so much respect for
Elmina...)
Elmina...)
Elmina
Oh? Not gonna do anything? I wouldn't
mind if you stopped by my room tonight～
mind if you stopped by my room tonight～
Cera
—Grrr!
Finn
No, no, no! Elmina, stop teasing!
People Preparing
Hey, is the tower frame good like this?
People Preparing
If you're not busy, lend a hand over here!
People Preparing
So busy, so busy! The festival is finally
the day after tomorrow, after all!
the day after tomorrow, after all!
Cera
Looks like the festival is the day after
tomorrow. The town is getting lively.
tomorrow. The town is getting lively.
Elmina
Lively? More like panicking...
Finn
Well, things are always like this before
festivals, aren't they?
festivals, aren't they?
Cera
Shall we begin asking around about the
monsters in the area?
monsters in the area?
Elmina
Based on the vibe here, I doubt they're
causing trouble in broad daylight.
causing trouble in broad daylight.
Finn
Let's split up. Elmina, I'll leave Cera with
you.
you.
Cera
All right, let's go. Elmina!
Elmina
Yeah, yeah, I got it...
Finn
(She just got dragged away...)
Finn
(But it looks like I can trust Elmina to
take care of her.)
take care of her.)
Finn
All right, I should head out to investigate
too.
too.
Festival and Confession
"There's a perfect place for gathering
information—"
information—"
Cera
That is what you were touting a while ago.
Elmina
That's right! This is that "perfect place!"
Aahh, so good!!
Aahh, so good!!
Cera
You just wanted a drink, didn't you?
Honestly...
Honestly...
Cera
All right then. I'll take care of the work
myself.
myself.
Elmina
Hey, hey, Cera—come on, it's a tavern!
Booze it up! Ain't that right, folks?
Booze it up! Ain't that right, folks?
Drunkards in the Tavern
Yeah, that's right! This is the prestigious
Aspheld tavern!
Aspheld tavern!
Drunkards in the Tavern
Once you drink the local Aspheld brew—
Drunkards in the Tavern
We're all family! Hahaha!
Elmina
Hahaha, you heard'em—here, Cera.
Cera
If you say so, Elmina... Do you have
anything non-alcoholic?
anything non-alcoholic?
Elmina
You're not drinking!?
Cera
We still have work to do. You have to be
professional about these things, Elmina.
professional about these things, Elmina.
Elmina
Ugh... You've got a point.
Cera
Well then, I'm going to gather some intel.
Don't drink too much, okay, Elmina?
Don't drink too much, okay, Elmina?
Elmina
Y-Yeah...
Drunkards in the Tavern
(That girl's tough...)
Cera
(The academy taught me how to gather
information in unfamiliar territory.)
information in unfamiliar territory.)
Cera
(But I don't have any real-world experience.
I wonder how well I'll do...)
I wonder how well I'll do...)
Cera
It's okay, I've trained harder than anyone.
Cera
First, I'll suppress my presence, sharpen
my senses—
my senses—
Tavern Patron A
Hey, about the day of the festival...
Cera
(Hmm... A conversation about the festival?
A man and a woman... I'll get a bit closer.)
A man and a woman... I'll get a bit closer.)
Tavern Patron B
What about the festival day?
Tavern Patron A
It's not that anything's wrong... Just, well...
Sorry, one more drink—aahh!
Sorry, one more drink—aahh!
Tavern Patron B
Hey, you're drinking way too much!
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
Tavern Patron A
Haha, I'm fine, really! Uh... So...
For the festival—would you be with me?
For the festival—would you be with me?
Tavern Patron B
Be with you...?
Tavern Patron A
Yeah, I mean, in other words...
Tavern Patron B
You want me to be your festival partner,
right?
right?
Tavern Patron A
Yeah... I want you by my side during the
fireworks!
fireworks!
Tavern Patron B
Hmm... So that's why you've been looking
at me like that, huh?
at me like that, huh?
Tavern Patron A
N-No, not exactly... I mean, we've known
each other a long time. I figured it's time
each other a long time. I figured it's time
Tavern Patron A
to be clear...
Tavern Patron B
Hmm, maybe next year.
Tavern Patron A
Wh-What!? W-Wait, why!?
Tavern Patron B
Because I don't see you that way...
Anyway, you're paying for this!
Anyway, you're paying for this!
Tavern Patron A
H-Hey... Wait!
—No way...
—No way...
Tavern owner
Haha, you got turned down pretty hard,
buddy. Oh well, plenty of fish in the sea.
buddy. Oh well, plenty of fish in the sea.
Tavern Patron A
This was a once-in-a-lifetime shot...
Whatever... Getting totally wasted tonight!
Whatever... Getting totally wasted tonight!
Tavern owner
That was basically a confession, even
though the festival's two days away.
though the festival's two days away.
Cera
("Partner," "confession"—what's the
connection with the festival...?)
connection with the festival...?)
Warm-Hearted Woman
Hey there, cutie. Did you fall for that guy
or something?
or something?
Cera
Uh, no, that's not it...
Warm-Hearted Woman
Sure looked like it—the way you were
watching. If you move in now while he's
watching. If you move in now while he's
Warm-Hearted Woman
heartbroken, you might have a shot～
Cera
No, that's really not it—
Warm-Hearted Woman
Oops, sorry! Well, it sounds like you've
already got someone in your heart.
already got someone in your heart.
Cera
Someone in my—cough cough!
Warm-Hearted Woman
Sorry, sorry! Just messin' with ya.
Cera
(She caught me off guard with that one...)
Cera
(I'll give up on covert intel gathering. Let's
switch to chatting with the locals...)
switch to chatting with the locals...)
Cera
(Switch gears, switch gears...)
Cera
Phew...
Cera
This is my first time in this town, and I
was wondering—what's this whole
was wondering—what's this whole
Cera
confession at the festival about?
Warm-Hearted Woman
Ah, it's a tradition here. When the
fireworks go off, people confess things
fireworks go off, people confess things
Warm-Hearted Woman
they can't usually say to their partner.
Warm-Hearted Woman
It's usually a confession of love, but sometimes
people just say things they normally can't.
people just say things they normally can't.
Cera
So the festival day is special—separate
from everyday life.
from everyday life.
Cera
That's why people can say what they
usually can't.
usually can't.
Warm-Hearted Woman
You make it sound very complicated,
but...yeah, something like that.
but...yeah, something like that.
Elmina
Sounds very festival-y.
Confessing to a partner, huh.
Confessing to a partner, huh.
Cera
Elmina, when did you get here!?
Elmina
Hey now, honors student! You should at
least notice when someone's around.
least notice when someone's around.
Elmina
You never know where the enemy might be.
Stay alert at all times!
Stay alert at all times!
Cera
Y-Yes... I'm sorry...
Elmina
Hahaha, you're too serious.
I'm just messing with you.
I'm just messing with you.
Cera
No, you're right, Elmina. If this was
enemy territory, I'd already be—
enemy territory, I'd already be—
Elmina
In that case, I'd come rescue you. So don't
worry～
worry～
Cera
Truly admirable, Elmina... To say it so
confidently!
confidently!
Cera
(You couldn't say something like that
without full confidence in your skills—
without full confidence in your skills—
Cera
Elmina really is incredible!)
Elmina
Well, I am the great Elmina, the strongest
mercenary. Hahahaha～♪
mercenary. Hahahaha～♪
Elmina
Ahh... I feel great～♪
Cera
Huh...?
Cera
(The scent of alcohol from Elmina...
It's even stronger now...)
It's even stronger now...)
Cera
Wait... Don't tell me that empty barrel—!?
Elmina
Haha～ That's right, Cera. Wanna be my
partner?
partner?
Cera
Huh!? Th-That's... uh—
Elmina
My festival day partner! Sounds fun,
right?
right?
Cera
O-Oh, the festival day partner...
Cera
(Wh-Why am I disappointed? Elmina is my
superior, I'm not looking for anything
superior, I'm not looking for anything
Cera
more than that...)
Cera
(But... Since there's a tradition of confessing
on the festival day...)
on the festival day...)
Cera
Wait, no—!
Cera
Elmina and I are just superior and
subordinate! And you are... To me...
subordinate! And you are... To me...
Elmina
What??
Cera
No, it's nothing. Really...
Elmina
By the way—you, lady over there, what're
you staring at～?
you staring at～?
Cera
(Since when...?)
???
Oops, sorry. I didn't mean anything by it.
Cera
(Who is she... She looks ordinary, but
every move she makes feels powerful...)
every move she makes feels powerful...)
Cera
(She was in the corner this whole time
and I didn't notice... What was I doing!?)
and I didn't notice... What was I doing!?)
Gossiping Patrons
Ma'am, you don't wanna mess with that
one.
one.
Gossiping Patrons
She lives on the outskirts... Real shady.
Gossiping Patrons
She looks nice, but her drinking habits are
nasty—everyone knows it around here.
nasty—everyone knows it around here.
???
Oh, hey... Badmouthing me right to my face,
huh?
huh?
Elmina
Hmph. Pretty flowers have thorns, as they
say... Is that your tongue?
say... Is that your tongue?
???
What's that? Oh, haha. Flattery like
"pretty" is wasted on me!
"pretty" is wasted on me!
???
I'm just a plain old drunk, nothing more.
Elmina
Too bad. With looks like that, plenty of
men'd fall for the bait.
men'd fall for the bait.
???
That's why...old men are annoying. Watching
folks like you is much more appealing.
folks like you is much more appealing.
Cera
"Folks like us"...?
???
If I had to describe it in one word...youth.
Sweet and sour.
Sweet and sour.
Cera
S-Sweet and sour?
???
Ah...yes. Youth is such a dazzling thing.
We old folks can't even get close.
We old folks can't even get close.
Cera
You say that, but aren't you getting closer?
Elmina
Hey you, if you're thinking of laying a
hand on that girl, I won't let you off easy.
hand on that girl, I won't let you off easy.
Elmina
Got it?
???
Whoa, the chaperone's scary... Or was it
her boss...? Whatever.
her boss...? Whatever.
???
Relax. I won't do anything. Told you...
I hate trouble.
I hate trouble.
Panicked Man
—Hey, is Siegfried here!?
Siegfried
Sigh... But sometimes trouble just jumps
right in.
right in.
Panicked Man
There you are! Your daughter's in trouble!
Go help her!
Go help her!
Siegfried
I told her not to go out... She never learns.
Siegfried
Well then, see you both.
Cera
Who was that?
Elmina
Tch, my buzz is gone. Maybe one more
barrel...
barrel...
Cera
One more barrel!? What kind of unit is
that...?
that...?
Cera
We're on duty! Absolutely not, Elmina!
While Elmina and Cera were gathering
information at the tavern—
information at the tavern—
Finn was going around town investigating
the unusual behavior of the monsters.
the unusual behavior of the monsters.
Finn
(I don't see any particularly dangerous
spots in this town.)
spots in this town.)
Finn
(I thought someone in the city might be
controlling the monsters, but...)
controlling the monsters, but...)
Finn
(So far, I haven't found any trace of that.)
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Oh, thank you, thank you...
Finn
(Is that a festival monument...
A pair of giant dragon statues?)
A pair of giant dragon statues?)
Finn
Hello. Excuse me, do you mind if I ask
you a few questions?
you a few questions?
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Oh my, a traveler, are you? Did you come
to join the festival?
to join the festival?
Finn
Yeah, something like that. Those dragon
statues are impressive. Do they have a
statues are impressive. Do they have a
Finn
special backstory?
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Yes, indeed. They're a pair of married
dragons. They're the guardian deities of
dragons. They're the guardian deities of
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
this town.
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
The mother dragon protects the town from
calamity, and the father dragon blesses
calamity, and the father dragon blesses
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
departures.
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
The festival the day after tomorrow is our
way of giving thanks to these dragons.
way of giving thanks to these dragons.
Finn
Giving thanks...?
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Oh, yes. The custom of confessing originally
began as a form of expressing gratitude to
began as a form of expressing gratitude to
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
the dragon couple.
Finn
Confessing...?
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
During the festival, when dragon-shaped
fireworks are set off, partners confess
fireworks are set off, partners confess
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
things they normally can't say to each other.
Finn
Huh, that's interesting.
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Though nowadays, it's mostly turned into
romantic confessions.
romantic confessions.
Finn
That was very helpful. Thank you for
explaining things to me!
explaining things to me!
Old Woman Worshiping a Statue
Oh no, sorry for rambling on so long. Take
care now.
care now.
Finn
(A confession on the festival day, huh. No
wonder the place is so lively.)
wonder the place is so lively.)
Angry Voice From Afar
Hey, wait right there—!!
Finn
(Sounds like trouble... Maybe in that
direction?)
direction?)
Entourage A
Hey, girl! Don't start running away when
Pomkin is giving you such a good offer!
Pomkin is giving you such a good offer!
Entourage B
Yeah, don't you know? This gentleman is
Pomkin, son of the great and famous Gimblin!
Pomkin, son of the great and famous Gimblin!
Pomkin
Well, well... Ignorance is a scary thing.
But let's not be too harsh on her.
But let's not be too harsh on her.
Entourage A
You're so kind, Pomkin!
You got lucky, girl!
You got lucky, girl!
Pomkin
You there, girl. What is your name?
???
...
Pomkin
Hoho... You hear the name Pomkin, see
this face—and you still stand your ground.
this face—and you still stand your ground.
Pomkin
I like that!
Pomkin
All the women who approach me lately are
soft and clingy. I'm so tired of them.
soft and clingy. I'm so tired of them.
Pomkin
But I like that defiant look in your eyes.
I really do!
I really do!
Pomkin
I'll take my time finding out your name
later. Hey, girl—won't you join me at the
later. Hey, girl—won't you join me at the
Pomkin
festival the day after tomorrow?
???
Umm, and what do you mean by that,
exactly?
exactly?
Entourage A
Are you stupid!? He's asking you to be his
confession partner!
confession partner!
???
A confession... Huh...
Pomkin
It's only natural you're surprised. After
all, this is the great Pomkin himself.
all, this is the great Pomkin himself.
Pomkin
Wait—why are you staring at my face?
Pomkin
Ah, have you only now realized my
irresistible charm? Well, good, good! Then
irresistible charm? Well, good, good! Then
Pomkin
come to me...
???
Ah-hahhh! A pumpkin! It's a pumpkin!
Pomkin
Huh?
???
I've been trying to figure out what you
face reminded me of... And now I know!
face reminded me of... And now I know!
???
A pumpkin!
You look just like one!
You look just like one!
Pomkin
A... Pumpkin...? My face looks like a
pumpkin!?
pumpkin!?
Entourage B
Y-You said it! You said what shouldn't be
said!
said!
???
Oh, and as for being your partner—
absolutely not!
absolutely not!
???
You're just not my type! And besides,
walking around a festival with a pumpkin
walking around a festival with a pumpkin
???
is so cringe.
Pomkin
A pump... You little... Wench...
???
Let's see... My preferred type is... Black
wings, thick, luscious scales...and a sleek
wings, thick, luscious scales...and a sleek
???
tail, of course!
Pomkin
Rambling on and on... I, Pomkin, am
angry now!
angry now!
Pomkin
Teach this foolish girl a lesson! Show her
what happens when you call the great
what happens when you call the great
Pomkin
Pomkin's face a pumpkin!
Entourage
Yes, sir!
???
What the actual—? You humans think
you can take me on? Fine! I'll serve you up
you can take me on? Fine! I'll serve you up
???
a Dragon Punch!
Entourage
Prepare yourself, girl!
Entourage
Guh... Gah!?
Entourage
Guh-gak!!
Entourage
Ungh... Gah!!
Finn
A bunch of big guys ganging up on a girl?
Don't you feel ashamed of yourselves!?
Don't you feel ashamed of yourselves!?
Entourage A
Wh-Who the hell are you!? Playing the
hero all of a sudden...
hero all of a sudden...
Finn
I'm not trying to play anything. But I can't
just ignore this kind of thing!
just ignore this kind of thing!
Entourage B
Th-This guy's strong...Pomkin, sir...!
Pomkin
Ugh... Y-You'll pay for this—! I'm telling
my daddy!
my daddy!
Finn
That comeback sounded oddly familiar...
Finn
And you shouldn't act so recklessly either.
Call for help, or try to get away first.
Call for help, or try to get away first.
???
Okay, wow, you're kinda impressive for a
human. Super elegant moves.
human. Super elegant moves.
???
And you looked so cool while you were
doing it! Bravo, mister!
doing it! Bravo, mister!
Finn
Uh, oh—uh, thank you...?
Finn
(What a strange girl... She didn't even
seem scared...)
seem scared...)
???
But like, not giving a reward after getting
rescued? That'd make me look bad.
rescued? That'd make me look bad.
???
All right! I'll give you something special!
Finn
No, that's really not necessary.
???
Don't be shy! My reverse scale's super
rare, you know. You'd legit cry if—
rare, you know. You'd legit cry if—
???
Owwwwwwww!! Ow ow ow ow ow!
Finn
A-Are you okay!? What are you doing!?
???
I thought maybe, just maybe I could peel
it off... Ow ow... N-Nope, too painful...
it off... Ow ow... N-Nope, too painful...
???
Dang... Sorry I couldn't get you the rare
item.
item.
Finn
Well, I can tell you gave it your all. But
don't overdo it, okay?
don't overdo it, okay?
???
Okaaay...
Finn
(She's definitely...a really strange girl.)
???
Oh, right! Since you're super strong,
maybe you can help me... I actually have a
maybe you can help me... I actually have a
???
favor to ask!
Finn
A favor?
???
Yeah sooo... plot twist—I'm actually being
held captive. Someone's got me locked up!
held captive. Someone's got me locked up!
???
Even if you can't beat her, just shake her
up enough to make her rethink it!
up enough to make her rethink it!
Finn
Captive? You? It looks like you're moving
around pretty freely to me...
around pretty freely to me...
???
W-Well... It's all a matter of perspective, I
guess—
guess—
Siegfried
Hey, Bahamut?
Finn
(Bahamut... I've heard that name
somewhere before...)
somewhere before...)
Bahamut
Gulp!
Siegfried
So...you're out again... What kind of
trouble did you cause this time?
trouble did you cause this time?
Bahamut
This time, I swear I'm totally innocent!
This person came through for me.
This person came through for me.
Siegfried
Is that...true?
Finn
(Is she her guardian...? Kind of seems like
it...)
it...)
Finn
Uh... Well, yeah. She was about to be
attacked by some thugs.
attacked by some thugs.
Siegfried
I see, thank you. We are...in your debt. I
don't have anything on me right now, so
don't have anything on me right now, so
Siegfried
let me repay you another time.
Finn
No, really... That's not necessary...
Siegfried
I appreciate it. Well then... Let's go,
Bahamut.
Bahamut.
Bahamut
Ugh... All right.
Boohoo, poor me...
Boohoo, poor me...
Siegfried
Come on... Now!
Bahamut
S-Somebody save me... Boohoohoo...
Finn
She's been dragged away...
Finn
(If what she said about being a captive is
true, then is she the one imprisoning her?)
true, then is she the one imprisoning her?)
Finn
(She didn't seem like it when we talked,
but if she's some human trafficker...)
but if she's some human trafficker...)
Elmina
Finn, what's the matter?
Finn
Elmina, Cera—what happened to you two?
Finn
(It looks like Cera is holding on tightly to
Elmina...)
Elmina...)
Elmina
This goody two-shoes has put a leash on
me. I wanted to drink another barrel.
me. I wanted to drink another barrel.
Cera
That's not a proper unit of measurement!
So Finn, what happened to you?
So Finn, what happened to you?
Finn
Well, actually...
Elmina
I see... A captive girl, huh. If that's true,
we can't just ignore it.
we can't just ignore it.
Finn
She didn't seem like a bad person...
But I can't say for sure.
But I can't say for sure.
Cera
They disappeared into the forest, right?
Cera
We were going to have to expand our
investigation to outside the town limits,
investigation to outside the town limits,
Cera
either way.
Elmina
Then let's try following those two.
Finn
Yeah, if we go now, we might still be able
to track them!
to track them!
Cera
Right, let's go—
Dragon and Dragonslayer
Cera
That person... She might be a kidnapper,
right?
right?
Finn
Yeah. The girl walking in front is the one
who said she was a captive.
who said she was a captive.
Elmina
Huh? The one we saw in the tavern?
Cera
Yes, she was called "Siegfried," I believe.
Elmina
Well, where there's smoke, there's fire...
Cera
So you think she's guilty?
Elmina
Can't say for sure, but my gut says it's likely.
Finn
Taking a girl deep into the forest like this
is definitely suspicious.
is definitely suspicious.
Cera
They just went into that cabin.
Cera
—Should we storm it?
Finn
Wait. We can't assume it's just one person.
There could be others.
There could be others.
Scream From Cabin
Nooo! You criminal!!!
Finn
(It's the girl's voice!)
Elmina
Finn... This might be urgent!
Scream From Cabin
I'm gonna die! I'm gonna get genocided!
Cera
In situations like this, we're taught to
stay alert and assess calmly.
stay alert and assess calmly.
Cera
But that was in the knight academy. Out
in the field, things are different.
in the field, things are different.
Elmina
Ah, you get it. You're the top student for a
reason.
reason.
Finn
Right. If someone's calling for help, we've
gotta answer! That's the Red Dragon
gotta answer! That's the Red Dragon
Finn
Knights' way!
Elmina
Even though I'm just a mercenary, I feel
the same way!
the same way!
Finn
All right! Let's go!
Siegfried
I told you not to make a scene...
Honestly, you're such a handful.
Honestly, you're such a handful.
Bahamut
Aaaaaaah! Criminal—!! Someone—!!
Siegfried
What are you going to do...if someone really
comes... There, look.
comes... There, look.
Sound of Door Swinging Open
—Bang!!
Cera
Red Dragon Knights! Prepare yourself!
Cera
Huh, wha...?
Finn
That form is...
Bahamut
Oh my, it's you from earlier! Help me—
this psychopath is disgracing the poor,
this psychopath is disgracing the poor,
Bahamut
adorable me—
Siegfried
I am not.
Bahamut
Ouch... You didn't have to hit me.
Siegfried
Well...you're the one saying such
misleading things. I can't believe you...
misleading things. I can't believe you...
Elmina
A girl in dragon form?
Bahamut
Yeah, I'm the one who will slowly dye
your entire heart black
your entire heart black
Bahamut
—The Dark Dragon, Bahamut☆
Siegfried
Stop saying unnecessary things.
Bahamut
Ouch! No to violence!
Elmina
So that's your daughter, huh, Siegfried.
Siegfried
That's...probably the least suspicious
explanation I could give. That is, as long
explanation I could give. That is, as long
Siegfried
as no one sees her true form.
Finn
Bahamut... That's right!
Cera
In the ancient language, it means winged
demon, and it's the dragon of legend,
demon, and it's the dragon of legend,
Cera
feared across the lands—
Cera
That is what Bahamut should be. Not
some little girl like this.
some little girl like this.
Siegfried
And yet...she is. This girl is the real
Bahamut.
Bahamut.
Siegfried
In the north... Mercenary isn't quite right,
but my job doesn't really matter.
but my job doesn't really matter.
Siegfried
I...made a living by hunting monsters.
Siegfried
One day, I got word of a dragon deep in
the northern lands.
the northern lands.
Siegfried
That was Bahamut—the dragon of calamity.
Siegfried
Fighting her...was tough.
Siegfried
She possesses power many times greater
than the average monster... And has
than the average monster... And has
Siegfried
overwhelming magical ability as well.
Siegfried
I thought she could bring about the end of
the world.
the world.
Siegfried
Though I suffered near-fatal wounds, I
managed to seal her power.
managed to seal her power.
Siegfried
The shell left behind after her power was
sealed...is this girl.
sealed...is this girl.
Bahamut
Wow, really? A shell? That's rude!
Elmina
I might've heard about this somewhere.
Elmina
The legendary dragonslayer...
That's you, isn't it?
That's you, isn't it?
Siegfried
Who knows? There must be many
legendary dragonslayers in this world.
legendary dragonslayers in this world.
Siegfried
Not that I know any.
Finn
Is that collar the sealing artifact?
Siegfried
You must know someone in magical
research. Yes... It's a specially made seal.
research. Yes... It's a specially made seal.
Siegfried
As long as she wears it, she can't leave me.
It also suppresses her dragon power
It also suppresses her dragon power
Siegfried
to a degree.
Cera
To a degree?
Siegfried
Ideally, it should strip it away completely,
but...her power seems beyond measure.
but...her power seems beyond measure.
Siegfried
Some of it still remains.
Bahamut
That's right! Even as a "shell," I'm still
the strongest dragon!! Grrr!
the strongest dragon!! Grrr!
Siegfried
Be quiet.
Bahamut
Boohoo... Can't you let me show off a little?
You're so stingy, Siegfried.
You're so stingy, Siegfried.
Cera
She's pouting... Is this really Bahamut?
Siegfried
Believe it or not... The two of us live here
together now.
together now.
Elmina
If she really is Bahamut, then yeah, living
in town would be impossible.
in town would be impossible.
Bahamut
But it's true! Can't you see this noble and
fearsome aura radiating from me?
fearsome aura radiating from me?
Finn
(I can't see it...)
Cera
So, how do you make a living?
Siegfried
Ummm... I don't do anything.
Cera
You don't...do anything?
Bahamut
She's just a drunk—that's what she is.
Siegfried
There was a bounty when I captured
Bahamut... I've been living comfortably
Bahamut... I've been living comfortably
Siegfried
off that ever since.
Bahamut
In other words, she's hopeless.
Siegfried
Well... As long as I can fish, drink, and do
what I enjoy, the rest doesn't matter much.
what I enjoy, the rest doesn't matter much.
Finn
(Sounds like a free spirit, from what I'm
hearing...)
hearing...)
Finn
So, do you plan to stay here forever?
Siegfried
Who knows... Ah... Now, it's my turn to
ask:
ask:
Siegfried
You're not from this town, are you?
What brings you here?
What brings you here?
Elmina
Don't worry, we're just here as security.
No intention of fighting.
No intention of fighting.
Siegfried
Festival security, huh? Thank you...for
your service.
your service.
Cera
But we've now confirmed that the
legendary dragon Bahamut is alive.
legendary dragon Bahamut is alive.
Cera
We must consider taking action!
Bahamut
Wait, what? Action!? Are you going to kill
me!?
me!?
Siegfried
Can't you...keep this quiet?
Cera
That would be difficult.
Finn
No, I think it's too soon to decide that.
Cera
Finn! This is Bahamut, remember? What
if she regains her power and goes berserk—
if she regains her power and goes berserk—
Finn
We need to assess the danger. Let's
monitor her until the day of the festival.
monitor her until the day of the festival.
Elmina
Deciding what to do with Bahamut, who
is now in girl form, is too much for just
is now in girl form, is too much for just
Elmina
the three of us right now.
Elmina
I agree with watching and assessing.
Cera
If Elmina says so, then so be it.
Siegfried
Assess her, huh...
Siegfried
Well... All right. Stay as long as you like.
I'll prepare rooms.
I'll prepare rooms.
Cera
We're staying here?
Elmina
What's the matter, Cera?
Cera
Elmina, don't you feel a bit off being here?
Finn
"Off," you say—?
Cera
Yes. I feel something overwhelming and
terrifying.
terrifying.
Cera
I've felt it since entering this room.
Cera
Haven't any of you felt it?
Finn
(What is Cera's feeling... Is that...?)
Partner
Finn
(What is Cera's feeling... Is that...?)
Finn
The room being messy?
Cera
It's catastrophic!!
Vile, sadistic levels of filth!!
Vile, sadistic levels of filth!!
Cera
Clothes are still drying, underwear's on
the floor... Look at the furniture! It's
the floor... Look at the furniture! It's
Cera
covered in dust!
Siegfried
This is...actually pretty clean for me...
Bahamut
This chaos is perfect for a dark dragon
with destruction issues.
with destruction issues.
Cera
Silence!
Siegfried & Bahamut
Y-Yes ma'am!!
Cera
Clean up this place. We'll help, too.
Finn
Wait, we will—?
Elmina
Finn, shhh!
Cera
You too, Finn, Elmina... Grab a broom,
now!
now!
Finn & Elmina
Y-Yes ma'am!
Cera
Operation Grand Clean-Up begins now.
Anyone opposed? Nope, didn't think so.
Anyone opposed? Nope, didn't think so.
Cera
Then commence the operation! I want
thorough work!
thorough work!
Finn
(Well, since we'll be guests, we should at
least help with the cleaning...!)
least help with the cleaning...!)
Finn
Then we'll tidy up here.
Bahamut
You're her senior, right?
Bahamut
Couldn't you have, like, stopped this
operation somehow?
operation somehow?
Finn
If I said the wrong thing, she'd only get
angrier.
angrier.
Finn
And I doubt I could win an argument with
Cera... I can just feel it.
Cera... I can just feel it.
Bahamut
Yeahhh, I don't think I'd win that one
either. She gives off major
either. She gives off major
Bahamut
overpower-you-in-an-argument energy.
Bahamut
But me, the Dark Dragon, doing
something as productive as cleaning?
something as productive as cleaning?
Bahamut
That's actually humiliating.
Finn
I once heard somewhere that a clean room
fosters a just heart.
fosters a just heart.
Bahamut
Justice is the last word you'd use for me.
I am the dragon among dragons.
I am the dragon among dragons.
Finn
A dragon, huh...
Finn
Come to think of it, I haven't introduced
myself. I'm Finn, a knight of Rigland.
myself. I'm Finn, a knight of Rigland.
Finn
Nice to meet you.
Bahamut
Finn, huh... You seem...different, somehow.
Finn
"Different?" That's a strange first
impression.
impression.
Bahamut
It's hard to put into words, but ever since
I first saw you... Hmm...
I first saw you... Hmm...
Bahamut
It's not about strength. There's just
something...drawing me in...
something...drawing me in...
Finn
Hey—your face is too close...
Bahamut
Aha! So you're shy. Totally normal to get
flustered when someone as beautiful as
flustered when someone as beautiful as
Bahamut
me gets close!
Bahamut
Hehehehe～ Don't hold back!
Oh, you sinful Bahamut!
Oh, you sinful Bahamut!
Finn
Enough. Come on, let's start cleaning,
Bahamut.
Bahamut.
Bahamut
Yessir～♪
Bahamut
It's true, cleaning does refresh the soul.
Doesn't mean I'd ever want to do it daily,
Doesn't mean I'd ever want to do it daily,
Bahamut
though.
Finn
Well, I guess this is enough... Let's take a
little break.
little break.
Bahamut
In that case... Here, from my secret stash
of sweets.
of sweets.
Finn
Is this...edible?
Bahamut
Of course! Giving off a faint smell of an...
unwashed rag—
unwashed rag—
Bahamut
Maybe we shouldn't...
Finn
Yeah, let's skip that.
Bahamut
Then how about some fun conversation?
Topics, topics... Oh, right!
Topics, topics... Oh, right!
Bahamut
Why did you help me back then?
Remember that pathetic group of guys
Remember that pathetic group of guys
Bahamut
who thought I was a weakling?
Finn
You mean the group that attacked
because you called a man a pumpkin?
because you called a man a pumpkin?
Finn
Well, even if you were a guy, I'd have
stepped in to help.
stepped in to help.
Bahamut
Because they were gonna jump me?
Finn
Also the location. If they went wild there,
innocent people would've been affected.
innocent people would've been affected.
Bahamut
I see... You don't want to see people get
hurt.
hurt.
Finn
Yeah. I don't want to see anyone cry—
no matter who it is.
no matter who it is.
Bahamut
Is that what they call chivalry?
Finn
No... Maybe it's just how I'm wired.
Bahamut
Ohhh, is that so? Humans are interesting...
Or maybe it's just you.
Or maybe it's just you.
Finn
I don't know about that...
Bahamut
Hehe, I'm more and more intrigued.
I know! Let's do this!
I know! Let's do this!
Bahamut
Finn, please be my partner at the festival
the day after tomorrow!
the day after tomorrow!
Finn
Partner...?
Bahamut
You're strong but quite dense. In other
words—I've fallen for you.
words—I've fallen for you.
Bahamut
Oh, but I was supposed to confess on the
day of the festival. So I'll do it again when
day of the festival. So I'll do it again when
Bahamut
the fireworks go off!
Finn
(She suddenly fell for me!? I didn't do
anything... Maybe she feels like we bonded
anything... Maybe she feels like we bonded
Finn
while cleaning together?)
Finn
(Or is this how dragons think...?)
Finn
Are you serious, Bahamut? You shouldn't
say things like that on a whim.
say things like that on a whim.
Bahamut
You sound just like Siegfried. I'm actually
pretty level-headed for a dragon...
pretty level-headed for a dragon...
Bahamut
Probably... Maybe...
Bahamut
This is done and decided, Finn!
Finn
Well, um...
Bahamut
If not, I'll go wild—GRAAAHHH!!
Finn
(She's completely serious. But... I have
guard duty the day after tomorrow—)
guard duty the day after tomorrow—)
Finn
(What should I do...?)
Cera
All right, the first floor's sorted. Now for
the second floor—
the second floor—
Cera
Hmm, this might take a while...
Elmina
Cera! I took care of the garden. Just how
long was that neglected to turn into such
long was that neglected to turn into such
Elmina
a hellscape?
Cera
Daily cleaning is key. Those two really
need to learn organization and tidiness.
need to learn organization and tidiness.
Elmina
By the way, where's the homeowner?
Wasn't she supposed to help clean?
Wasn't she supposed to help clean?
Cera
Huh? She said she was going to help
outside...
outside...
Cera
Don't tell me...
Elmina
She definitely ran off.
Siegfried
Time really flows slowly in this forest.
Siegfried
This kind of leisure is...probably what
people truly need.
people truly need.
Siegfried
Oh? There's a bite. Did I catch something?
Siegfried
All right! Seems like I have one!
This one's big—!
This one's big—!
Cera
What are you doing?
Siegfried
Eek!
Siegfried
Oh, it's you, missy. What's with all that...
bloodlust radiating from you?
bloodlust radiating from you?
Siegfried
Back in my prime... I would've drawn my
sword on you. Dangerous stuff.
sword on you. Dangerous stuff.
Siegfried
(Or I might've just bolted without looking
back...)
back...)
Siegfried
(That was...seriously scary...)
Cera
Dangerous stuff isn't the point! Why are
you fishing in the middle of cleaning!?
you fishing in the middle of cleaning!?
Siegfried
Uhh... River cleaning?
Cera
It looked like you were just leisurely
fishing.
fishing.
Siegfried
Haha, well... That's one way to put it.
Siegfried
I... I'm sorry! Forgive me! I'll offer up this
catch to you! Please...don't kill me!
catch to you! Please...don't kill me!
Cera
What do you think I am...?
Elmina
Oh! That's a pretty big one. Nice. Let's have
it for dinner.
it for dinner.
Cera
You're forgiving her, Elmina?
Elmina
She seems properly remorseful. Should be
fine, right?
fine, right?
Siegfried
Thank you, Elmina...
Elmina
Oh, come on, the great Siegfried has tears
in her eyes? Was she that scary?
in her eyes? Was she that scary?
Cera
I wasn't bullying you or anything, okay?
All right, let's go back. Both of you!
All right, let's go back. Both of you!
Siegfried
This fish...has a nice light flavor! It'll go
great with a crisp drink! Thanks, Finn—
great with a crisp drink! Thanks, Finn—
Finn
Glad you liked it. Also, Elmina and Cera
did the initial prep.
did the initial prep.
Siegfried
Thank you, Cera and Elmina. I'm happy
to have welcomed such fine guests.
to have welcomed such fine guests.
Siegfried
Gulp gulp... Phew... Nothing beats a drink
after a hard day's work!
after a hard day's work!
Cera
"Hard day's work?" Says the one who
spent it fishing.
spent it fishing.
Bahamut
Um, Siegfried—can I ask you something?
Siegfried
Hm? What is it?
Bahamut
The day after tomorrow, I'm going to the
festival. I'll be watching the fireworks.
festival. I'll be watching the fireworks.
Siegfried
Wait... You mean... You want someone to
go with you?
go with you?
Bahamut
So dull, you humans. I have a partner
now, that's why I'm going to the festival!
now, that's why I'm going to the festival!
Bahamut
I'm gonna go with Finn!
Finn
W-Wait, Bahamut! I didn't agree to join
that confession event!
that confession event!
Bahamut
Why are you acting shy now? It's already
settled!
settled!
Finn
(She's not going to let me off the hook, is
she...?)
she...?)
Elmina
Finn, you sly dog. Wooing girls wherever
you go. I'm a bit jealous, you know?
you go. I'm a bit jealous, you know?
Finn
Jealous? Are you already drinking? We
have a job tomorrow.
have a job tomorrow.
Bahamut
What's more important, your job or me!?
Finn
Well, I appreciate your feelings, but the
job is—
job is—
Bahamut
Thank you! I'm so happy! That settles it—
we're going!
we're going!
Finn
Ugh... She's not listening to a word I say.
Cera
So, what do you actually do during this
confession event? Do you just say "I love
confession event? Do you just say "I love
Cera
you" and that's it?
Elmina
Well, there's usually more. A kiss or
whatever... Hey, this is a grassy field—
whatever... Hey, this is a grassy field—
Cera
Don't tell me... Push them into the grass
and then bleep bleep...?
and then bleep bleep...?
Cera
How indecent! Pervert!! As expected, Finn
is just Finn!!
is just Finn!!
Finn
I didn't say anything!!
Bahamut
Hehe. I can't wait for the day after
tomorrow!
tomorrow!
Siegfried
No, Bahamut. I...can't allow it.
Bahamut
Wh-Why not?
Siegfried
At the festival...you might get overly
excited... And your powers could spiral out
excited... And your powers could spiral out
Siegfried
of control.
Bahamut
No! I'm going! I've been looking forward to
this for so long!
this for so long!
Siegfried
I said no. Don't be...so unreasonable.
Bahamut
Wha... What's your problem!? Like, do you
hate me that much!?
hate me that much!?
Siegfried
It's not because I hate you.
Bahamut
Fine then! I won't ask anymore! You're a
child-hurting, good-for-nothing, old
child-hurting, good-for-nothing, old
Bahamut
man-lady—!
Finn
She went upstairs... She really was
looking forward to it...
looking forward to it...
Finn
Wouldn't it be all right to let her go to the
festival?
festival?
Cera
True... If she's in that girl form...
Siegfried
You don't truly understand...just how
dangerous she is...
dangerous she is...
Cera
What do you mean?
Siegfried
Bahamut is the strongest dragon.
I fought her... I know.
I fought her... I know.
Siegfried
The seal isn't perfect. If possible, I'd like her
to live the rest of her life...inside this house.
to live the rest of her life...inside this house.
Cera
That's overprotective...
Siegfried
Call it what you want... It's also my
responsibility.
responsibility.
Elmina
If you're saying that much, we won't say
anymore. Right, you two?
anymore. Right, you two?
Cera
...
Siegfried
Sorry... But this time...it really is
dangerous.
dangerous.
Finn
Is something going on?
Siegfried
I can't say for sure... But I have a bad
feeling.
feeling.
Kiss of Death
The next day.
With the festival but a day away, both
anticipation and unease hung over
anticipation and unease hung over
Aspheld like the hush before a storm.
Even outside the town, Elmina and the
others could feel the tension in the
others could feel the tension in the
atmosphere.
Elmina
The monsters might get riled up by this
vibe and go wild.
vibe and go wild.
Cera
Even monsters can tell when a festival's
coming?
coming?
Elmina
No way. They don't understand the
subtleties of human life.
subtleties of human life.
Elmina
But if something's going on near their
nest, they'd be curious—that's just nature.
nest, they'd be curious—that's just nature.
Cera
Yeah, I guess if they catch wind of the
excitement, they might go wild...
excitement, they might go wild...
Finn
Let's stay on guard. Let's do patrols and
scouting today too.
scouting today too.
Cera
Finn, you should stay here. You have to
take care of Bahamut.
take care of Bahamut.
Finn
Right, I forgot about that...
Finn
(Bahamut's been holed up in her room
since yesterday...)
since yesterday...)
Cera
Honestly, stuff like this should be handled
by someone close to her.
by someone close to her.
Siegfried
Yeah... That's one way to look at it...
Finn
Are you even listening...?
Siegfried
Yes... I understand... And I agree...
Cera
She's been like this all morning... Like a
broken machine...
broken machine...
Elmina
Hm? Mmm... Ohh, I see. So that's how it
is, Siegfried...
is, Siegfried...
Cera
Is something wrong, Elmina? What about
Siegfried?
Siegfried?
Elmina
Oh, nothing～ It's just... This is just like
Siegfried. Raising a child isn't easy.
Siegfried. Raising a child isn't easy.
Finn
What's that supposed to mean...?
Elmina
Anyway, I'll leave the rest to you, Finn.
Finn
Uh... Okay. Then I'm counting on you two
for the investigation.
for the investigation.
Cera
Understood! Let's go!
Finn
All right then, I guess I'll do my best...
Finn
(Still, is this even doable? I don't know
how to break up a parent-child quarrel...)
how to break up a parent-child quarrel...)
Finn
(Let alone cheering up a dragon girl...)
Finn
Anyway, I'll try talking to her, Siegfried.
Siegfried
...
Finn
(Despite what she said, she probably feels
a bit awkward about it too.)
a bit awkward about it too.)
Finn
Hey, Bahamut? I made breakfast!
Finn
Please come down—
Bahamut
Bahamut revived!!!
Finn
Whoa, that scared me!?
Th-That was sudden...
Th-That was sudden...
Bahamut
Yep, I was hungry. You can't rebel on an
empty stomach!
empty stomach!
Bahamut
So, time to eat. Nom nom... So good! Who
made this sandwich!?
made this sandwich!?
Finn
I thought you were gonna stay holed up in
your room...
your room...
Bahamut
I'm not some moody teenage beauty acting
out a cliché, you know.
out a cliché, you know.
Bahamut
I'm the one and only, unprecedentedly
ultimate Bahamut☆
ultimate Bahamut☆
Finn
Guess I was worried for nothing... Though
that parent-child fight last night felt
that parent-child fight last night felt
Finn
pretty real.
Bahamut
That's because... It's all Siegfried's fault!
Poor little dragons need love! More love!
Poor little dragons need love! More love!
Finn
(She's craving affection like a real
daughter...)
daughter...)
Siegfried
Hahaha, indeed. What you say is...quite
amusing.
amusing.
Finn
Siegfried, come on... Bahamut finally
opened up, and this is how you react?
opened up, and this is how you react?
Siegfried
Ah, right, I guess that's one way to look at
it.
it.
Finn
More than a way to look at it—You care
about Bahamut too, right? If you'd just be
about Bahamut too, right? If you'd just be
Finn
more honest—
Bahamut
Boom—!!
Finn
Bahamut!? Why are you attacking
Siegfried!?
Siegfried!?
Finn
Oh no... She's been blown to...
S-Smithereens? She vanished like smoke!
S-Smithereens? She vanished like smoke!
Finn
Bahamut, what is this—?
Bahamut
Didn't you feel something was off? Her
responses were all over the place...
responses were all over the place...
Bahamut
Well, with that one, a bunch of nonsense
wouldn't be totally out of character.
wouldn't be totally out of character.
Finn
Wait—a clone!? I guess a dragonslayer
would be capable of advanced magic...
would be capable of advanced magic...
Bahamut
Yes, exactly! That's one of her signature
moves. Siegfried's clone magic.
moves. Siegfried's clone magic.
Finn
I can't believe it was that detailed...
I didn't notice a thing!
I didn't notice a thing!
Bahamut
You're more oblivious than I thought,
Finn.
Finn.
Bahamut
These are her true colors. She just bailed
on a struggling cute baby dragon girl.
on a struggling cute baby dragon girl.
Bahamut
That's child abandonment!
Neglect, I tell you!
Neglect, I tell you!
Finn
(Now that I think about it, Elmina did say
something about childrearing...)
something about childrearing...)
Finn
(She must have realized it was a clone!)
Finn
So then where did Siegfried actually go?
Bahamut
Who knows where that dragonslayer ran
off to. I sure don't.
off to. I sure don't.
Bahamut
Aaaanyway! Just the two of us now, huh,
Finn? Or should I say... Lord Finn?
Finn? Or should I say... Lord Finn?
Finn
...
Bahamut
Why are you backing away!? I was doing
a cute approach and everything!
a cute approach and everything!
Finn
I just... Got a bad feeling about this...
Bahamut
Geez, you're way too innocent. But that's
what I love about you!
what I love about you!
Finn
(Did something happen last night? She's
really closing the distance...)
really closing the distance...)
Finn
So, what's up, Bahamut... You want
something, don't you?
something, don't you?
Bahamut
Oh come on, don't be so wary! I'm actually
super sensitive, okay?
super sensitive, okay?
Finn
Sorry... That was inconsiderate of me.
Bahamut
Then as an apology, let's go on a date!
Finn
Wait, a date?
Bahamut
Yeah, a rehearsal for tomorrow's festival!
It'll be fun, I promise～!
It'll be fun, I promise～!
Finn
No, I can't let you go into town. Siegfried
said the same thing yesterday.
said the same thing yesterday.
Bahamut
And where is that Siegfried now, exactly?
Finn
Well, that's...
Bahamut
If she really believed that, she wouldn't
have left me behind like this, right?
have left me behind like this, right?
Finn
Th-That's true...
Bahamut
Please～ Boohoohoo～ I won't be selfish,
I promise～
I promise～
Finn
(Saying no feels cruel when she looks at
me like that...)
me like that...)
Finn
All right, fine...
Finn
But in return, you have to do exactly what
I say. Got it?
I say. Got it?
Bahamut
Yaaay, you're so kind, Finn♡
Finn
(If she's this happy about it... I guess it's
okay...)
okay...)
Finn
You understand, right? You absolutely
must not leave my side.
must not leave my side.
Finn
It's my duty to keep an eye on you—
Finn
Wait, Bahamut!?
Bahamut
Mmmph... Munch munch—Yum! This is
delicious!
delicious!
Finn
Right after I just told you!!
Bahamut
I got a little hungry... Teehee☆
Finn
Ask me before you go buying stuff next
time.
time.
Finn
Excuse me, will this cover what she bought?
Street Vendor
Yup, that'll do it. Thanks!
Bahamut
These grilled skewers are so good! Want
one, Finn?
one, Finn?
Finn
(I guess I am starting to get a little hungry...)
Finn
All right, maybe just a bite.
Bahamut
Here you go, say ahh～♪
Finn
No, it's okay. I'll go buy my own.
Bahamut
Don't worry! Hurry up—It's gonna fall!
Come on, say ahh～♪
Come on, say ahh～♪
Finn
Uh, okay then. Nom... Oh, you're right. It
is good.
is good.
Bahamut
Told you～♪
Aspheld Child A
Hey, they just did the ahh thing! That's
what couples do!
what couples do!
Aspheld Child B
Mister, are you two a couple～?
Finn
Er, no, we're just, uh...
Bahamut
We're absolutely a couple! And not just
hot, we're scorching!
hot, we're scorching!
Finn
H-Hey... Bahamut! What are you saying!?
Bahamut
It's fine—they're kids. And this is
supposed to be a date.
supposed to be a date.
Finn
But... You're still telling them...
Aspheld Child A
Hey, if you're a couple, then kiss!
Aspheld Child B
Yeah, show us a kiss! Please～?
Finn
We're not a couple, just...sort of
acquaintances...
acquaintances...
Bahamut
Hmph, acquaintances, huh...
Bahamut
Geez, darling, don't lie just because you're
shy about kissing! Fine, let's kiss already!
shy about kissing! Fine, let's kiss already!
Finn
Bahamut... This is bad!
Bahamut
It's your fault, Finn. Saying we're just
acquaintances like that.
acquaintances like that.
Finn
(Wait, is she...mad?)
Aspheld Children
Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
Bahamut
See? The kids are chanting for a kiss too!
Be an adult—don't leave them hanging!
Be an adult—don't leave them hanging!
Finn
It's because I'm an adult that I shouldn't!
Bahamut
Geez, stop being so stubborn!
Finn
H-Hey... Bahamut!?
Bahamut
How do humans kiss again... I think it
goes like this—
goes like this—
Finn
Gahh! That's my chin— You're grabbing
my chin with crazy strength!
my chin with crazy strength!
Bahamut
Right, then, um— Oh, I remember, bring
our mouths reaaally close—!
our mouths reaaally close—!
Finn
Ow—ouch! That's not a kiss, that's a
headbutt!
headbutt!
Bahamut
I didn't think human kisses were this
dangerous! That's okay, I'll hold back next
dangerous! That's okay, I'll hold back next
Bahamut
time—
Finn
(M-My life is in danger...!)
Bahamut
Hey, where are you going, Finn!? Wait for
me～!
me～!
Aspheld Child A
Kissing is super dangerous...
Aspheld Child B
Yeah, I kind of get why adults don't want
kids to see it now...
kids to see it now...
Bahamut
Huff... Huff... I caught up～
Why are you running away?
Why are you running away?
Finn
Sorry, I felt like my life was in danger.
Finn
Also... I'm sorry, Bahamut.
Finn
Calling you "an acquaintance" is what
made you mad, right?
made you mad, right?
Bahamut
Did you reflect while running away? You're
dull, but not completely oblivious, I see...
dull, but not completely oblivious, I see...
Bahamut
I'm fine now! Besides, I realized it's still
too early for us to kiss.
too early for us to kiss.
Bahamut
Tomorrow's festival is the real deal, after
all.
all.
Finn
(She still hasn't given up on the confession...)
Finn
(If she's really serious about this, maybe I
should face her feelings head-on...)
should face her feelings head-on...)
Bahamut
Today was just a rehearsal! Now, let's
reset and enjoy ourselves!
reset and enjoy ourselves!
Then we wandered through the city in all
of its festive bustle and excitement.
of its festive bustle and excitement.
We frolicked like children, strolling
around as if we had special privileges as
around as if we had special privileges as
travelers.
And in the townspeople's glances was a
mix of both envy and annoyance.
mix of both envy and annoyance.
Bahamut
Where to next?
Finn
We've been to most of the shops on the
main street, and I'm not really hungry yet.
main street, and I'm not really hungry yet.
Bahamut
But there's so much to see that I haven't
gotten bored at all! This city really
gotten bored at all! This city really
Bahamut
surprised me!
Finn
Don't you ever go out walking with
Siegfried?
Siegfried?
Bahamut
She's got a no-going-out policy.
Bahamut
Well, I am Bahamut, a terrible, almighty
dragon that brings calamity, so I guess it's
dragon that brings calamity, so I guess it's
Bahamut
understandable.
Bahamut
Oh, but sometimes she brings me tasty
treats.
treats.
Bahamut
Just the other day, she brought me one of
only ten limited-edition donuts, drenched
only ten limited-edition donuts, drenched
Bahamut
in honey.
Bahamut
Wait, why are you grinning like that?
You're creeping me out, just like Siegfried!
You're creeping me out, just like Siegfried!
Finn
Grinning? Was I really doing that?
I guess it's hard to notice it yourself.
I guess it's hard to notice it yourself.
Bahamut
Ah, yes. Yes, I get it.
Bahamut
You want to ask what I think of Siegfried,
right?
right?
Bahamut
Sure, she has some good points, but
overall, I absolutely HATE her!
overall, I absolutely HATE her!
Bahamut
She's the one who sealed away me
—the great and adorable Bahamut!
—the great and adorable Bahamut!
Bahamut
How could I possibly like her!?
Finn
Is that really how you feel, Bahamut?
Bahamut
Of course!! And I bet she hates me too...
Bahamut
I messed her up bad, and now she can't
even live her life 'cause of me.
even live her life 'cause of me.
Bahamut
She calls it a responsibility... But
honestly, I don't get it at all...
honestly, I don't get it at all...
Finn
You're saying she's sacrificing her freedom
just to put a collar on you...?
just to put a collar on you...?
Bahamut
Isn't that the only reason?
Finn
Probably not.
Bahamut
Really? I don't get it at all.
Bahamut
Hm, speak of the devil...
Finn
That's Siegfried, huh?
Finn
She just walked into that building... Wait,
don't tell me.
don't tell me.
Bahamut
Yeah, it's pretty obvious...
Siegfried
Ugh, I lost again! Damn it, I should've
held right there!
held right there!
Siegfried
Damn it, one more time! Dealer, give me
the cards!
the cards!
Bahamut
Knew it...
Finn
A gambling den, huh.
Siegfried
Heheheheh, now the real game begins...
Siegfried
Down ten grand? That's just fuel for the
win!
win!
Siegfried
This is where I rise, baby! That's what
luck is! I'm all in——!!
luck is! I'm all in——!!
Siegfried
What...
Siegfried
N-No way... No way! I was supposed to
win!
win!
Siegfried
Aaaahhh, my moneyyyyy!! Wait, one more
time—I'll borrow if I have to!!
time—I'll borrow if I have to!!
Siegfried
What? You won't lend me any more...?
Siegfried
Come on, hand over the cash! I'm a valued
customer, right!?
customer, right!?
Siegfried
I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I have money at
home, really... Just give me a little
home, really... Just give me a little
Siegfried
something to keep playing—
Siegfried
Damn, if I go home now to get the money,
someone else'll steal my precious bad luck
someone else'll steal my precious bad luck
Siegfried
streak...
Finn
Siegfried...
Bahamut
So this is what you've been on all morning?
Zero accountability, huh.
Zero accountability, huh.
Siegfried
What the—Bahamut!? And you too, Finn!?
Why are you both here!?
Why are you both here!?
Finn
We saw you walk in here.
Bahamut
All right, time to go home. I can't believe
you even used a clone for this...
you even used a clone for this...
Siegfried
Wait, just one more round! One more～!
Finn
(Maybe I misjudged Siegfried...)
The Ancient Dragon
Rampaging Monsters
GAAAAARRRRRHHH!!
Cera
These are the rampaging monsters
mentioned in the scout's report.
mentioned in the scout's report.
Elmina
1, 2, 3, 4, 5... There's over 10 of them—can
we handle this many?
we handle this many?
Cera
Not a problem. I learned in class how to
fight when outnumbered.
fight when outnumbered.
Elmina
Don't get overconfident, Cera. I'll watch
your back!
your back!
Cera
The front and sides, then... I'll eliminate
everything in my field of vision.
everything in my field of vision.
Cera
1, 2... 3... And 4, 5, 6 approaching
stealthily...
stealthily...
Cera
This much is nothing... I'll end it.
Wrath of the Red Dragon!
Wrath of the Red Dragon!
Rampaging Monsters
Guh... Aaah!!
Elmina
(A wide field of view paired with accurate
enemy detection... And a sword technique
enemy detection... And a sword technique
Elmina
that takes out multiple targets at once...)
Elmina
(I heard she had nearly no combat experience,
but this is honestly impressive.)
but this is honestly impressive.)
Elmina
As expected from a top student of the
academy... Nicely done♪
academy... Nicely done♪
Rampaging Monsters
Gauuuugrrrrrooooooo!!
Cera
They seem to have called reinforcements,
Elmina.
Elmina.
Cera
I thought overwhelming them would
reduce their will to fight... Guess not.
reduce their will to fight... Guess not.
Elmina
Something feels off. Like they're being
controlled by someone...
controlled by someone...
Cera
You think there's a mastermind?
Elmina
Not sure, but it's possible. Cera—we need
to regroup.
to regroup.
Ominous Monster
——————
Cera
(What is that monster... Is it chanting
something?)
something?)
Ominous Monster
...onfus—ionha—t—ere—tur—ntot—hepas—
Cera
(No... This is—!)
Elmina
Cera...!?
Cera
(This scenery...)
Cera
(No way... This is from back then—)
Gru Grim Cultist A
Tch, what a pain these brats are... Trying
to escape, huh?
to escape, huh?
Gru Grim Cultist B
One or two died... What now?
Gru Grim Cultist A
Doesn't matter. Don't report it to the
higher-ups. They're not counting the kids
higher-ups. They're not counting the kids
Gru Grim Cultist A
anyway.
Gru Grim Cultist B
Understood.
Cera
(This really is from back then—)
Fleeing Girl
Aaaaaaah!
Gru Grim Cultist B
She ran again.
Gru Grim Cultist A
Hey, brat—there's no escape. Or do you
want to fight us?
want to fight us?
Fleeing Girl
S-Someone help me—
Cera
(Help me... Mom!!)
—Cera!!
Ominous Monster
Guh...ahh...
Elmina
Cera, are you okay?
Cera
Huff... Huff...wh-what... Was that?
Elmina
An illusion. The monster used illusion
magic. Sorry, I reacted too slow.
magic. Sorry, I reacted too slow.
Elmina
Looks like the horde is leaving now...
Elmina
You're pale, Cera. Are you really okay?
Cera
Yes... I was forced to relive my past—a
horrible memory.
horrible memory.
Elmina
If you can walk, let's get outta here. The
horde might return.
horde might return.
Cera
Yes...
Elmina
We should be safe here.
Cera
Phew... You really are amazing. Your skill,
your ability to react in the field—truly
your ability to react in the field—truly
Cera
impressive, Elmina.
Elmina
You're not too bad yourself. You keep a
good grasp of your surroundings. You're
good grasp of your surroundings. You're
Elmina
suited for real combat.
Cera
You think so? I'm not very flexible...
Cera
I should have anticipated a monster using
advanced illusion magic...
advanced illusion magic...
Elmina
No one's perfect—especially on their first
mission. Just learn from it going forward.
mission. Just learn from it going forward.
Cera
Then I'd like to learn from you, Elmina.
Elmina
I told you, I'm just a mercenary. I'm just
helping out the Red Dragon Knights.
helping out the Red Dragon Knights.
Elmina
I really shouldn't be in charge of anyone...
Why are you so fixated on me?
Why are you so fixated on me?
Cera
I saw you once, giving candy to the kids at
the orphanage...
the orphanage...
Cera
Not just candy—you played with them,
even taught the boys basic sword techniques.
even taught the boys basic sword techniques.
Cera
And I thought that... I'm glad Elmina
hasn't changed... She's still herself.
hasn't changed... She's still herself.
Elmina
What do you mean, hasn't changed?
Cera
Uh, no... Um... I mean... You still look young.
Elmina
That's kind of rude, you know. I am young.
Like, for real.
Like, for real.
Cera
N-No, I just meant—anyway! To me,
you're someone I look up to more than
you're someone I look up to more than
Cera
anyone else—someone kind and admirable!
Elmina
Admirable, huh... That's not me at all.
Elmina
You'd better keep your admiration as it is.
Get any closer, and you'll be disappointed.
Get any closer, and you'll be disappointed.
Cera
Even so... I want to know about you, Elmina.
Elmina
You're really strange.
Finn
Thanks for checking on the monsters. So,
what did you find?
what did you find?
Elmina
We encountered a horde. The numbers
were insane.
were insane.
Cera
We managed to defeat some, but further
action will require an organized operation.
action will require an organized operation.
Finn
So they really gathered because of the
festival?
festival?
Siegfried
Did you...find the horde near this house?
Cera
No, it was deeper in the forest.
Siegfried
Good. That means...I can keep on fishing.
Bahamut
Fishing and gambling 24/7. This is peak
lazy living.
lazy living.
Siegfried
That's just my way of life... Can't change
it...
it...
Siegfried
Also, the food is...just great. You sure you
don't want to stay as our chef?
don't want to stay as our chef?
Finn
I'm more suited to being a knight.
Siegfried
Fair enough. Can't be helped, then.
And so the early dinner passed peacefully,
and everyone retired to their beds.
and everyone retired to their beds.
Then, the next morning...
This way...
This way...
Bahamut
Hm... Who's there?
Bahamut
—Was that just my imagination...?
This way, Lady Bahamut...
Bahamut
(No... I do hear a voice...)
Bahamut
You're one of my kind, aren't you?
Bahamut
You're the one calling out my noble name?
???
Thank you for coming... It is truly my
greatest honor.
greatest honor.
Bahamut
That presence... You're an Ancient Dragon,
aren't you?
aren't you?
Ancient Dragon
Indeed, I dwell in this land. I have come to
save you, O Great One.
save you, O Great One.
Bahamut
"To save me"...? That's quite arrogant.
Talk about presumptuous.
Talk about presumptuous.
Ancient Dragon
I am saddened that a dragon as great as
you should have your power sealed.
you should have your power sealed.
Bahamut
Saddened, huh...
Ancient Dragon
It was here in this land that I betrothed
my wife. We lived many wonderful days
my wife. We lived many wonderful days
Ancient Dragon
together. Just having her by my side was
pure joy.
pure joy.
Ancient Dragon
But one day—my wife was killed by a
dragonslayer.
dragonslayer.
Bahamut
A dragonslayer...
Ancient Dragon
Since that woeful day, I have lived in
sorrow, regretting my own actions.
sorrow, regretting my own actions.
Ancient Dragon
Wondering if I could have saved her.
Ancient Dragon
And I cursed humanity.
Ancient Dragon
I thought time would heal that wound.
Ancient Dragon
But no, this feeling must not fade. For it
is the only thing that keeps me alive.
is the only thing that keeps me alive.
Ancient Dragon
Lady Bahamut, I beg thee, grant me your
power.
power.
Bahamut
Power to destroy humans...?
Ancient Dragon
Humans are our enemies. We must rise
and stand together!
and stand together!
Ancient Dragon
Without that savage Siegfried, even you
could be free again.
could be free again.
Bahamut
The audacity. She might be foolish and a
scoundrel, but she's far from weak.
scoundrel, but she's far from weak.
Bahamut
She even managed to defeat me once...
Ancient Dragon
Then let me tell you how to kill Siegfried
with your very own hands.
with your very own hands.
Bahamut
How to kill Siegfried...
Ancient Dragon
Yes. I will tell you her weakness.
So please, return to us—
So please, return to us—
Ancient Dragon
Return to the form you were always
meant to have—
meant to have—
Bahamut
The true form... Of a dragon.
Cera
Nn... Morning already...?
Cera
Maybe I'll get up...
Cera
(Sounds like everyone else is already up.)
Elmina
It's about Cera.
Cera
(Elmina is talking about me?)
Elmina
After this mission, could you try to
persuade her too?
persuade her too?
Finn
Are you sure? Cera really looks up to you,
Elmina—
Elmina—
Elmina
I know—that's the problem.
Cera
(I'm... A problem?)
Finn
This isn't the best place to talk. I really
don't want Cera to overhear.
don't want Cera to overhear.
Elmina
Oh, right. Sorry. Let's step outside.
Finn
So, what did you mean by Cera being a
problem?
problem?
Elmina
No, I'm the problem. You know my past,
Finn.
Finn.
Elmina
I was brainwashed, sure, but I committed
crimes. Far too many to walk in the light.
crimes. Far too many to walk in the light.
Elmina
I can't drag that girl down with my
shadow. She's a good, straight-laced kid.
shadow. She's a good, straight-laced kid.
Finn
So you want me to help?
Elmina
Yeah. You can pull some strings. Get her
transferred to a proper unit.
transferred to a proper unit.
Finn
Got it... I'll consider it. But what matters
most is Cera's feelings.
most is Cera's feelings.
Finn
I won't betray that. No matter who asks me.
Elmina
Eventually, she'll see my true colors.
Then she'll leave me.
Then she'll leave me.
Finn
Elmina...
Elmina
(I'm just a shadow—dark and cold to the
core.)
core.)
Elmina
(All I wish is for warm light to shine on
the people I care about...)
the people I care about...)
Elmina
(Someone like her shouldn't be caught in
my shadow.)
my shadow.)
The Day of the Festival
Bahamut
—Ever since I heard the Ancient Dragon's
words, I've thought about it over and over.
words, I've thought about it over and over.
Bahamut
—About returning to my true form.
Bahamut
—And what that really means.
Bahamut
(Who am I... No, that's not right. I know
already.)
already.)
Bahamut
(I am Bahamut, the dragon of calamity.)
Monster in the Ruins
GuuuuGAAAAAAHHHH!!
Bahamut
Small fry... Fine, I'll deal with you.
Bahamut
Tattoo this on your soul—this is the
power of Baha—wait, huh??
power of Baha—wait, huh??
Monster in the Ruins
UurrrrRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!
Bahamut
This is strange... I can't use my power...
Oh, right, it's still sealed.
Oh, right, it's still sealed.
Bahamut
At this rate, I might lose even to this
weakling...
weakling...
Bahamut
N-No... I don't want this...
Bahamut
I am Bahamut! Bahamut, you hear me!!
Bahamut
Ugh...
Bahamut
What a terrible dream...
Siegfried
(It's the day of the festival... And
Bahamut's still asleep.)
Bahamut's still asleep.)
Siegfried
(I honestly thought she'd get all
stubborn...and go anyway...)
stubborn...and go anyway...)
Siegfried
Oh, you're up. You sure slept in today.
Bahamut
It's none of your business...
Siegfried
It kinda is, you know... What's wrong?
Nightmare?
Nightmare?
Bahamut
I don't know.
Siegfried
Why so prickly this morning?
Bahamut
Just stop talking... I... Never mind.
Siegfried
(What's with this vibe... Is she...feeling
rebellious?)
rebellious?)
Siegfried
(Well, she's not wrong...)
Siegfried
(I'm the one who feels...some kind of
connection to her.)
connection to her.)
Siegfried
(A gambling-addicted, good-for-nothing
like me... Seriously... It's laughable.)
like me... Seriously... It's laughable.)
Siegfried
Want some breakfast—no, I guess it's
lunch now. Finn made it and left it for you.
lunch now. Finn made it and left it for you.
Bahamut
Yes, of course... But, where's Finn?
Siegfried
He and the others went off to work
security for the festival.
security for the festival.
Siegfried
He...said to tell you sorry when you woke up.
Bahamut
So... I got dumped, huh... Sniff.
Siegfried
Whoa... Were you that serious about him?
Bahamut
I'm just a high-maintenance dragon.
That's part of my charm!
That's part of my charm!
Siegfried
Well... That's what makes you cute.
I'll give you that.
I'll give you that.
Bahamut
It means nothing coming from you.
Siegfried
You say that, but you're blushing. I like
that honest side of you.
that honest side of you.
Bahamut
I am honest—more than anyone!
Bahamut
And stop saying you like me! It makes my
scales crawl!
scales crawl!
Siegfried
See what happens when I try to be nice.
Siegfried
Oh, right... I'm free today too.
Bahamut
You're always free. You don't even have a
job.
job.
Siegfried
Well... You're sounding more like yourself
again, Bahamut. Want to go on a date
again, Bahamut. Want to go on a date
Siegfried
with this old man?
Siegfried
If you lose control, I'll be there to stop you.
Bahamut
Honestly, dating an old dude trapped in a
woman's body is not exactly a vibe, but...
woman's body is not exactly a vibe, but...
Bahamut
Truth is, I also became free just now—
Bahamut
So you're treating me, Uncle Siegfried♪
Siegfried
Oh boy... I'm going to get scammed into...
buying something outrageous. Maybe I
buying something outrageous. Maybe I
Siegfried
should go alone...
Bahamut
Stand by your word. That's what being an
adult means.
adult means.
Siegfried
Yeah, yeah. Then let's head out after you
eat.
eat.
Bahamut
Whoa! Amazing! All the decorations that
were only 30% done yesterday are finished!
were only 30% done yesterday are finished!
Siegfried
They must have...worked all night.
Bahamut
Still, walking through town with you is
giving me spine-chilling vibes.
giving me spine-chilling vibes.
Siegfried
It's almost our first time hanging out
together. So...get used to it.
together. So...get used to it.
Bahamut
I'll try. Now, time to conquer all the street
food!
food!
Siegfried
Hey, your horns and tail! They're showing!
Bahamut
Oops! I got too excited!
Bahamut
Let's go! Starting with sweets!
Siegfried
Hope this goes okay...
Bahamut
Phew... I'm stuffed. That was amazing.
Siegfried
I can't believe you actually hit every food
stall...and tried their featured dish...
stall...and tried their featured dish...
Siegfried
Twice at that... You didn't think about my
poor wallet at all, did you?
poor wallet at all, did you?
Bahamut
You're the one who almost blew all your
money at that open-air poker game
money at that open-air poker game
Bahamut
midway through!
Bahamut
If I hadn't stopped you, you'd be flat broke
right now!
right now!
Siegfried
They would've stripped me of everything...
Terrifying...
Terrifying...
Bahamut
No, you're the terrifying one. Didn't you
say you were going to bet my soul!?
say you were going to bet my soul!?
Siegfried
Sadly, you can't bet things that can't be
converted to cash. Tough world, huh?
converted to cash. Tough world, huh?
Bahamut
You were serious about that!?
Siegfried
So... Is there anywhere else you want to go?
Places we missed, perhaps?
Places we missed, perhaps?
Bahamut
Now that you mention it, there was a
sideshow tent. Supposedly, they're
sideshow tent. Supposedly, they're
Bahamut
displaying a cursed chair that kills people.
Siegfried
Sounds like a hoax...
Finn
Ah, there you are! Looks like you're
enjoying the festival!
enjoying the festival!
Bahamut
Finn! I can't believe you ditched me—
what a sinful boy you are.
what a sinful boy you are.
Bahamut
You missed seeing the cute and cool
Bahamut crying—what a shame.
Bahamut crying—what a shame.
Finn
Y-You cried...? I'm sorry.
Bahamut
Exactly. If I'd gone on an emotional eating
spree from grief, how would you have
spree from grief, how would you have
Bahamut
taken responsibility!?
Finn
It was that bad...?
Siegfried
She was faking it... Although I reckon she
really was upset.
really was upset.
Siegfried
This one's not the type to...fall apart so
easily.
easily.
Bahamut
Spoiling the fun so soon, Siegfried? Finn's
troubled face was adorable!
troubled face was adorable!
Siegfried
True... Maybe I should have let him suffer
a bit more...
a bit more...
Finn
N-No, please...
Finn
(They seem to be getting along... Almost
like a parent and child.)
like a parent and child.)
Finn
Anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying
yourselves. That's a relief.
yourselves. That's a relief.
Finn
I'm not sure how long we'll be on guard
duty, but if I get a break, I'd like to enjoy
duty, but if I get a break, I'd like to enjoy
Finn
the festival with you too.
Bahamut
Of course! I'll be waiting!
Siegfried
Oh...right, Finn. While you're at it—
there's that special festival brew reserved
there's that special festival brew reserved
Siegfried
for VIPs. Think you could snag some?
Finn
Come to think of it, the town elites were
all drinking it.
all drinking it.
Siegfried
That's the one! Local brew...supposed to
be really good!
be really good!
Finn
All right, I'll see what I can do... But
where do you even hear about this stuff?
where do you even hear about this stuff?
Siegfried
Hanging around the gambling dens... You
hear a lot. I'm counting on you.
hear a lot. I'm counting on you.
Aspheld Town Guard
Red Dragon Knight!
Finn
Yes, what is it? Monsters?
Aspheld Town Guard
They've appeared outside town, from the
west. Still out of visual range, but we
west. Still out of visual range, but we
Aspheld Town Guard
can't let our guard down.
Finn
Then we'd best reinforce the gate—on my
way!
way!
Aspheld Town Guard
Yes, thank you!
Finn
So that's the situation. Leave it to us—you
two go enjoy the festival.
two go enjoy the festival.
Bahamut
Are you sure it's okay if we don't help?
Finn
It's fine. This is our job. We fight to
preserve the smiles of everyone here.
preserve the smiles of everyone here.
Siegfried
Well said... Finn.
Finn
You're embarrassing me... All right, I'm off.
Bahamut
Finn! Don't push yourself too hard!
Siegfried
He's gone...
Siegfried
He's the type to overwork... I can just tell.
Bahamut
Because...you're the same?
Siegfried
The same...?
Bahamut
No, nevermind.
Festival Guest A
We should head somewhere with a good
view—fireworks will start soon.
view—fireworks will start soon.
Festival Guest B
Isn't it still early?
Festival Guest A
It'll be dark soon, dummy. Gotta claim a
spot now. Let's go!
spot now. Let's go!
Siegfried
People are starting to move...
Bahamut
Siegfried, let's go too.
Siegfried
Yeah... Fireworks, huh. I'm looking
forward to it.
forward to it.
Bahamut
Me too... Really.
Bahamut
...
Siegfried's Confession
Ruins Monster
GuuuuGAAAAAAHHHH!!
Bahamut
The way I am now, I can't even defeat a
weakling like that...
weakling like that...
Bahamut
I'm Bahamut... Bahamut! And yet I can't
do anything!
do anything!
Ancient Dragon's Voice
It is all the fault of humans. Reclaim your
mighty dragon power.
mighty dragon power.
Bahamut
That's right... Siegfried... If I kill her, I
can...
can...
Bahamut
Siegfried...
Bahamut
I will... With my own hands—
Siegfried
Is this...really the best spot? Nobody's
around...
around...
Bahamut
It's a fairly unknown place for watching
fireworks. See? It has a little open field.
fireworks. See? It has a little open field.
Siegfried
Ah, I see. Makes sense... Those gamblers
don't care about scenery... No wonder they
don't care about scenery... No wonder they
Siegfried
didn't know.
Bahamut
...
Ancient Dragon
I will reveal Siegfried's weakness to a
mighty dragon like you.
mighty dragon like you.
Bahamut
She has one?
Ancient Dragon
Indeed. No matter how strong she seems,
she is still but a fragile human child—
she is still but a fragile human child—
Ancient Dragon
Her weak point is the wound on her back—
it still hasn't fully healed.
it still hasn't fully healed.
Bahamut
It hasn't...? But she never showed any
sign...
sign...
Ancient Dragon
Yes, she suffers daily. She avoids battle—
likely because of the pain.
likely because of the pain.
Bahamut
Because the wound hurts...
Ancient Dragon
Siegfried is a legendary dragonslayer, it's
true. But now she's nothing but a
true. But now she's nothing but a
Ancient Dragon
wounded, former swordswoman.
Ancient Dragon
Exploit that moment.
Bahamut
"That moment"...?
Ancient Dragon
When the fireworks rise, she will gaze
into the sky, momentarily dazzled.
into the sky, momentarily dazzled.
Ancient Dragon
Strike then—hit her old wound. Even a
legend cannot survive that.
legend cannot survive that.
Bahamut
...
Ancient Dragon
Do not fear. Do not falter. We are noble
dragons.
dragons.
Ancient Dragon
On that day, I'll release my monsters into
the wild. That will distract the town's
the wild. That will distract the town's
Ancient Dragon
warriors.
Ancient Dragon
Fulfill your purpose. Bring death to that
one—that Siegfried!
one—that Siegfried!
Bahamut
(Here, no one will interfere. I can kill
Siegfried.)
Siegfried.)
Bahamut
(And then... I can return to my true
form—return to being a dragon.)
form—return to being a dragon.)
Bahamut
(That's fine. That's all I need...)
Siegfried
Hey, I've been meaning to ask... But never
found the right time.
found the right time.
Bahamut
Huh...? Wh-What is it?
Siegfried
You've got something on your mind, right?
Something...you've been hiding from me.
Something...you've been hiding from me.
Bahamut
Wh-What are you saying? I am the
strongest dragon and the strongest
strongest dragon and the strongest
Bahamut
lady—of course I have secrets—
Siegfried
See...? You're... avoiding the question. Just
tell me, Bahamut.
tell me, Bahamut.
Bahamut
Siegfried...
Bahamut
Um... That wound on your back... Does it
still hurt?
still hurt?
Siegfried
The wound... Oh, the one you gave me?
Yes... It still hurts...
Yes... It still hurts...
Bahamut
I knew it... That's why you stopped being
a swordswoman.
a swordswoman.
Siegfried
Haha, is that what's been eating at you?
You're more sensitive than I thought.
You're more sensitive than I thought.
Bahamut
What do you mean!?
Siegfried
Listen, Bahamut...
Siegfried
I chose this life. I...left behind the sword
and live peacefully here.
and live peacefully here.
Siegfried
I think it's fine. I can do what I want. And
besides...
besides...
Bahamut
Besides? What?
Siegfried
It's kind of embarrassing... I'll tell you later.
Bahamut
I see...
Bahamut
(Now I'm sure. The wound is still there. If
I do as the Ancient Dragon said—I could
I do as the Ancient Dragon said—I could
Bahamut
kill her.)
Siegfried
Oh, looks like the fireworks are about to
start. I get so excited... Even at my age.
start. I get so excited... Even at my age.
Ancient Dragon's Voice
Humans are the enemy. Kill them—
Bahamut
(Yes, humans are the enemy. They always
have been. Nothing's changed.)
have been. Nothing's changed.)
Bahamut
(I am... Bahamut!)
Siegfried
There they are! Fireworks!
Fireworks
—BOOM!
Bahamut
...
Bahamut
I can't... I can't do it...
Bahamut
Ugh... Ugh...
Siegfried
What's wrong, Bahamut? Why are you
crying?
crying?
Bahamut
I don't know! You idiot, dummy, stupid—
go die starving from overspending!!
go die starving from overspending!!
Siegfried
That's... quite harsh.
Siegfried
Wait... Were you just about to... stab me
with that sword?
with that sword?
Bahamut
But I couldn't... Even though I could go
back if I killed you.
back if I killed you.
Siegfried
So that's what it was. I felt something...
Not quite bloodlust... But something
Not quite bloodlust... But something
Siegfried
strange...
Siegfried
You couldn't do it, huh...
Bahamut
Why did you let me live? You should've
killed me.
killed me.
Siegfried
I just couldn't think of a way...I could kill a
dragon like you.
dragon like you.
Bahamut
Liar. You must've had a million ideas!
Bahamut
So why... Why did you keep me around!?
What do you want from me!?
What do you want from me!?
Siegfried
Because...
Siegfried
It felt like I gained a daughter.
Bahamut
Huh?
Siegfried
Sharing fun moments together... I started
to feel like I had a daughter.
to feel like I had a daughter.
Siegfried
That is my confession. Something I could
never say before.
never say before.
Bahamut
What are you talking abou—
Ancient Dragon
How dare you, human!
Siegfried
Ugh... Agh... Damn—
Bahamut
Siegfried!!
Bahamut
Noooooooo!!
Rampaging Monsters
GwoooooooAAAAAAAHHHHH!!
Elmina
Damn... This is turning into a losing
battle... There are too many monsters...
battle... There are too many monsters...
Cera
It's like they were waiting for the perfect
moment! This must have been organized!
moment! This must have been organized!
Elmina
We don't have time to figure that out now.
Cera, to the right—!
Cera, to the right—!
Rampaging Monster
Gyaaaaah!!
Cera
Guk... Haaah!
Rampaging Monster
Gooo...
Elmina
Get it together, Cera! Let your guard
down even a little and they'll devour you!
down even a little and they'll devour you!
Cera
Y-Yes!
Elmina
(We used ourselves as bait to protect the
town from the monster horde. It sort of
town from the monster horde. It sort of
Elmina
worked, but...)
Elmina
(At this rate, the plan will fall apart.)
Elmina
Just the two of us won't be enough. Let's
fall back from the front line.
fall back from the front line.
Cera
Got it!
Elmina
Let's hide here and wait for backup. You
good at sensing monsters?
good at sensing monsters?
Cera
To a degree... I am top of the class.
Elmina
Then stay sharp. This battlefield could
have monsters coming from anywhere.
have monsters coming from anywhere.
Firework Sound
—BOOM!
Elmina
Oh good. Those were the fireworks.
Cera
Elmina... Can I ask you something?
Elmina
What is it?
Cera
About that morning... You were talking to
Finn.
Finn.
Elmina
So you were listening...
Cera
Why are you pushing me away? I want to
stay with you, Elmina.
stay with you, Elmina.
Elmina
You want to do this now?
Cera
Yes. I don't want to regret it.
Elmina
All right...
Elmina
Cera, you have a future. If you stay with
someone like me—a misfit—that future
someone like me—a misfit—that future
Elmina
will be crushed.
Elmina
Follow the light, Cera. And that's not me.
Cera
...
Cera
Understood...
Elmina
Good, that's—
Cera
You really don't understand me or
yourself. You thick-headed idiot!
yourself. You thick-headed idiot!
Elmina
Wha— I was doing it for your own good!
Cera
Elmina, you're not a shadow—at least not
to me! You're the light!
to me! You're the light!
Elmina
There's no way I could be a light—
Cera
You were the light. That moment, that
time... I saw the light in you.
time... I saw the light in you.
Elmina
"That moment"—?
Distant Scream
Noooooooo!!
Cera
—That voice...!?
Finn
Elmina, Cera! You're here!
Cera
Finn... That voice, could it be—!?
Finn
Yeah, probably—
Elmina
It's Bahamut. Something's happened!
Finn
Let's go!
Fireworks of Promise
Bahamut
Siegfried!! Wake up!!
Bahamut
You're not supposed to die here... Open
your eyes, Dragonslayer!!
your eyes, Dragonslayer!!
Siegfried
Ugh... Uuhh...
Bahamut
Thank goodness. She's still breathing.
Ancient Dragon
Then strike again. Finish her, Lady Bahamut.
Bahamut
What...are you saying...?
Ancient Dragon
What do you mean "what?" I assumed
you had a plan, so I held my tongue, but—
you had a plan, so I held my tongue, but—
Ancient Dragon
Surely you're not actually concerned about
your enemy?
your enemy?
Bahamut
She... She's someone I owe a great debt to.
Ancient Dragon
How disgraceful—how tragic. A dragon,
feeling indebted to a human?
feeling indebted to a human?
Ancient Dragon
This isn't a joke, Lady Bahamut. This is a
sin—trampling on the honor of all dragonkind!
sin—trampling on the honor of all dragonkind!
Ancient Dragon
Enough is enough! I shall destroy her myself!
Bahamut
Stop, Ancient Dragon—!
Ancient Dragon
Why do you stand in my way, Bahamut?
Bahamut
I won't let you touch Siegfried.
Ancient Dragon
So you betray us too...
Ancient Dragon
Then I shall tear your sinful body apart
with my claws!
with my claws!
Siegfried
Don't... Do it... Baha...
Bahamut
Don't speak! Live! You have to live, Siegfried!
Ancient Dragon
Die, all of you!!
Finn
Haaahhh!!
Ancient Dragon
Guh... What...!?
Finn
—Made it in time!! Are you two okay!?
Bahamut
Finn... Finn, Siegfried is... It's my fault!
Finn
Siegfried!?
Cera
—This is...
Elmina
Didn't expect something this dangerous to
be here. An Ancient Dragon, huh...
be here. An Ancient Dragon, huh...
Ancient Dragon
A mere human...dares defy ME!?
Ancient Dragon
AaaaaAAAHHHHH!! Arrogant, ugly,
filthy—whelps! You dare defy ME!?
filthy—whelps! You dare defy ME!?
Elmina
That pressure—it's too much. I don't know
if the three of us can handle this...
if the three of us can handle this...
Finn
No, Elmina. We're not alone. The people
waiting for the festival—lives ready to
waiting for the festival—lives ready to
Finn
bloom—are with us as well.
Finn
We won't retreat a single step! If he tries
to take them—we'll defeat him together!
to take them—we'll defeat him together!
Elmina
Damn right! That's the code of the Red
Dragon Knights—real justice.
Dragon Knights—real justice.
Elmina
Guess we've got no choice.
Cera
Bahamut, get Siegfried as far back as you
can—she probably can't fight like this.
can—she probably can't fight like this.
Bahamut
I'm sorry, everyone... Please!
Ancient Dragon
Bahamut!! That is forbidden!! Asking
mere humans for help...!
mere humans for help...!
Ancient Dragon
So that's it... You've already been tamed,
haven't you!?
haven't you!?
Ancient Dragon
Just like my foolish wife...
Ancient Dragon
That stupid, senile dragon who dared
show mercy to humans... Who even lived
show mercy to humans... Who even lived
Ancient Dragon
with them... Unthinkable!
Bahamut
Ancient Dragon... You said your wife was
killed by a dragonslayer... Is that why you
killed by a dragonslayer... Is that why you
Bahamut
hate humans!?
Ancient Dragon
My wife—no, that traitor is no longer my
wife—
wife—
Ancient Dragon
She was something that should never
have been allowed to live.
have been allowed to live.
Bahamut
Ancient Dragon, don't tell me...
Ancient Dragon
My wife—I killed her with my own claws.
Killed her—and ate her.
Killed her—and ate her.
Bahamut
No way...
Ancient Dragon
She told me not to eat humans! I worked
so hard to convince them I was their
so hard to convince them I was their
Ancient Dragon
guardian and raised them until they were
ripe...
ripe...
Ancient Dragon
If I couldn't fill my belly with humans—
I would eat her instead. So I did.
I would eat her instead. So I did.
Finn
!!!
Cera
Th-That's monstrous...
Elmina
He's fallen too far. There's no coming back
from that...
from that...
Ancient Dragon
Gather, my servants! Feast upon them—
the sinful flesh of humankind!
the sinful flesh of humankind!
OniC(Rampaging Monsters
GiiiiiiGAAAAAAAAHHHH!!
Cera
The Ancient Dragon is calling the monsters!?
Elmina
Makes sense now. He's the mastermind.
Finn
Then if we take him down—this whole
mess will end.
mess will end.
OniC(Rampaging Monsters
GuuuuuuGAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!
Finn
Elmina, Cera—split up and handle the
monsters!
monsters!
Elmina
What about you, Finn!?
Finn
I'm going straight for the boss.
I'm counting on you two!
I'm counting on you two!
OniC(Rampaging Monsters
GUGAAAAAAAHHHH!!
Cera
They're strong—and there are so many!
Elmina
(No choice... Time to go all out.)
Elmina
Prepare yourself!
Cera
Elmina's movements...!?
Rampaging Monsters
Guh... AGH... Gi... Gah...
Cera
(She's strong... This is Elmina's true
power!)
power!)
Cera
Me too—As a Red Dragon Knight—I
stand beside her—HAAAAAAAHHH!!
stand beside her—HAAAAAAAHHH!!
Ancient Dragon
You insignificant humans will now
understand true helplessness!
understand true helplessness!
Finn
Stop...saying such selfish nonsense!!
Finn
We've lived, and we'll keep living—To the
fullest!!
fullest!!
Bahamut
(Everyone's fighting—to live their own
lives...)
lives...)
Bahamut
(I want to live my own life too. To protect
the ones I care about!)
the ones I care about!)
Bahamut
The collar... The seal's power... Siegfried!?
Siegfried
Baha...mut...
Bahamut
(She's still breathing. If I can end the fight
quickly—there's still a chance to save her!)
quickly—there's still a chance to save her!)
Bahamut
Please wait here—I'll finish this.
Siegfried
Ugh... gh...
Ancient Dragon
How dare you wretched humans defy us
noble dragons—!
noble dragons—!
Finn
Guh... This is—AAAHHHH!!
Bahamut
Finn, fall back. I'll take it from here—
Finn
Bahamut... That aura—!?
Bahamut
Some of my dragon power has returned...
Your villain era's over, Ancient Dragon—!
Your villain era's over, Ancient Dragon—!
Ancient Dragon
Traitorous dragon!! We are the true life
forms!!
forms!!
Bahamut
Then taste the wrath of the supreme,
ultimate, super-strong Bahamut!
ultimate, super-strong Bahamut!
Ancient Dragon
Guh... AAAAAAHHH!!
Ancient Dragon
Th-This is the power of the legendary
Bahamut...
Bahamut...
Bahamut
It's not even my full strength—but more
than enough to crush you.
than enough to crush you.
Bahamut
Now count your sins! Here comes the
finish—Bahamut Smash!!
finish—Bahamut Smash!!
Ancient Dragon
GUGHH—Ggk... Ga... Gah...
Bahamut
Sleep now, foolish kin.
Ancient Dragon
I... I... m...e...
Finn
H-He was taken out... In an instant...
Cera
The monsters are calming down too.
Seems they were under the Ancient
Seems they were under the Ancient
Cera
Dragon's control...
Elmina
What about Siegfried!? Is she okay!?
Bahamut
Siegfried!
Bahamut
The Ancient Dragon is gone. You're safe
now.
now.
Siegfried
...
Bahamut
Siegfried...
Finn
Is she saying something...?
Bahamut
Siegfried... What is it...? What are you
trying to say...?
trying to say...?
Siegfried
.........bee...r
Bahamut
B-Beer!? At a time like this!?
Unbelievable—the worst timing!!
Unbelievable—the worst timing!!
Bahamut
Fine... Anyone have some beer!?
Finn
Actually, I've got the one she requested.
A guard had it while we were on duty.
A guard had it while we were on duty.
Bahamut
Will this do? Here, drink slowly...
Elmina
It's like a final drink before death... Not a
great omen.
great omen.
Cera
But with those injuries... She probably
won't...
won't...
Elmina
Yeah... At least let her enjoy what she
loves most.
loves most.
Finn
Hey, she's shaking...
Elmina
Are you saying that rigor mortis has
started already?
started already?
Cera
I didn't study that in detail, but isn't that
way too early!?
way too early!?
Bahamut
No... This is—!
Siegfried
—Aaahhh, damn this is good!! This is it!
Finn, gimme another!
Finn, gimme another!
Finn
Huh!?
Cera
What...?
Siegfried
They do say beer is the best medicine...
Ahh, even my wound's closing up!
Ahh, even my wound's closing up!
Elmina
That wound was fatal... Right?
Finn
Definitely was.
Cera
So anything goes now...
Bahamut
This woman...seriously! She's beyond
outrageous!
outrageous!
Bahamut
Really, seriously... I was so worried, you
know!
know!
Siegfried
Haha, sorry. Didn't mean to make you
worry.
worry.
Bahamut
Welcome back, Siegfried.
Siegfried
Yeah... Made it back from the underworld.
Siegfried
I'm home, Bahamut.
—And so it was that the town of Aspheld
was protected from the Ancient Dragon's
was protected from the Ancient Dragon's
cruel, wicked grasp.
Due to the commotion, the festival was
temporarily suspended, and the fireworks
temporarily suspended, and the fireworks
were postponed.
And then, the next day...
Finn
The fireworks are going up soon, right? A
lot happened, but I'm glad they didn't
lot happened, but I'm glad they didn't
Finn
cancel it entirely.
Elmina
The town didn't suffer any damage, and
many were really looking forward to the
many were really looking forward to the
Elmina
fireworks.
Cera
But isn't this festival based on that
Ancient Dragon couple?
Ancient Dragon couple?
Bahamut
Yeah, so knowing their backstory gives
me mixed feelings... But the festival's fun,
me mixed feelings... But the festival's fun,
Bahamut
and that's what matters!
Siegfried
That's right. That's all we need. Festivals
are fun and...the booze is delicious!
are fun and...the booze is delicious!
Finn
Siegfried... Are you really okay?
Siegfried
Huh? Yeah. I mean...if you want...I could
show you the scar on my back—
show you the scar on my back—
Finn
N-No, I'm fine...! Really!
Bahamut
What are you doing casually sexually
harassing people!?
harassing people!?
Siegfried
Haha, this old man just loves seeing
young folk getting flustered.
young folk getting flustered.
Bahamut
She's totally unmanageable once she's been
drinking... This carefree old-man woman!
drinking... This carefree old-man woman!
Cera
Look, the fireworks are about to start.
Fireworks
—Boom! Boom! Booooom!
Siegfried
As expected, they're beautiful... And now
comes the confession time.
comes the confession time.
Bahamut
Siegfried... Um, well, you see...
Siegfried
For now... Would you stay with me a little
longer? It could be as a daughter or
longer? It could be as a daughter or
Siegfried
something else.
Bahamut
Y-You're not supposed to say that first!
Bahamut
If you're that obsessed, I guess I have no
choice. I'll be counting on you, Siegfried.
choice. I'll be counting on you, Siegfried.
Siegfried
Yeah, I'll be counting on you too,
Bahamut.
Bahamut.
Cera
Looks like those two wrapped things up
nicely. Now then, to us...
nicely. Now then, to us...
Elmina
"Us"...? Wait, do you have something to
confess to me, Cera?
confess to me, Cera?
Cera
Yes, Elmina. At that time, in that
moment—you saved my life.
moment—you saved my life.
Elmina
Saved your life? Sorry, I must not
remember...
remember...
Cera
Does this help jog your memory...
"Mother?"
"Mother?"
Elmina
Moth... "Mother?"
Elmina
No way... You're one of the kids from the
orphanage that Gru Grim tried to kidnap!
orphanage that Gru Grim tried to kidnap!
Cera
Yes. I was one of those children.
Cera
Since then, you've been my light. Not just
admiration—something even stronger. A
admiration—something even stronger. A
Cera
brilliant light.
Finn
I'd heard Elmina turned against the Gru
Grim cult and saved the kids they tried to
Grim cult and saved the kids they tried to
Finn
abduct, but...
Finn
I didn't know Cera was one of them...
Finn
Elmina?
Elmina
Ah—no, I'm just...surprised. Fate's a scary
thing. So it was you, huh...
thing. So it was you, huh...
Elmina
I see now. It all makes sense.
Cera
I knew everything—about your past too.
Even knowing that, I still want to fight by
Even knowing that, I still want to fight by
Cera
your side. I want to stay with you.
Cera
So—it's pointless trying to push me away!
Finn
Elmina, looks like you've lost this round. I
think Cera's better off by your side too.
think Cera's better off by your side too.
Finn
What do you say?
Elmina
Jeez... They say what goes around comes
around, but to get payback in this form...
around, but to get payback in this form...
Elmina
Can't be helped. I'll take care of you. Hope
you're ready, Cera!
you're ready, Cera!
Cera
Yes! I'll always stay by your side!
Finn
(Not all karma is bad. Thanks to that,
people can find each other like this.)
people can find each other like this.)
Bahamut
By the way, the festival's still going on,
you know!
you know!
Bahamut
Finn! This time you're definitely going on
a date with me!
a date with me!
Finn
Bahamut, are you serious about this?
Bahamut
Hmm... Let's decide that after a kiss!
Siegfried
Well now... Looks like I can leave my
daughter in your care.
daughter in your care.
Finn
W-Wait, hold on! Bahamut, stop grabbing
my hand— Wait, Cera, why are you
my hand— Wait, Cera, why are you
Finn
looking at me like that!?
Cera
The pervert crest just activated...
Finn
No, it didn't! That crest doesn't even exist!
Elmina
Hahaha, you're even more shameless than
I am, Finn. Gotta report this to the
I am, Finn. Gotta report this to the
Elmina
commander～
Finn
N-Nooo, please! My standing in the
order—there'll be weird rumors again!
order—there'll be weird rumors again!
Siegfried
Hahaha, now this is getting good. Time for
a drink... With this as our entertainment.
a drink... With this as our entertainment.
And so, Finn and his companions turned
their eyes once more to the lights of the
their eyes once more to the lights of the
Aspheld festival.
Radiant and ever-dancing, the flames
flickered with unyielding brilliance—
flickered with unyielding brilliance—
Kindled by vibrant music and the voices
of the crowd, it is said they burn forever.
of the crowd, it is said they burn forever.