Fall of the Serpent's City
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Antares
How long has it been since I left Mount
Fornax, I wonder?
Fornax, I wonder?
Antares
I've never left the holy land before.
Everything is so fresh and new!
Everything is so fresh and new!
Antares
Beautiful scenery, bustling cities...
I've seen so much on my travels.
I've seen so much on my travels.
Antares
But I don't think I'll ever see anything
this pretty again.
this pretty again.
Antares
A warm, salty breeze on my face, the
azure sea lapping at the shores...
azure sea lapping at the shores...
Antares
Oh, I could just while away the hours
sitting right here!
sitting right here!
Antares
The whole island is one big city, with lots
of tall buildings and bustling markets.
of tall buildings and bustling markets.
Antares
Warm sun, sweet sea breezes... I could
see my way to settling down here...
see my way to settling down here...
Antares
Waaah!
That wave was huge! Wha—!
That wave was huge! Wha—!
Islander
Hey, miss, you'd better get inside.
It's not safe out here.
It's not safe out here.
Antares
Huh? Why is the water getting so rough?
There's not a cloud in the sky!
There's not a cloud in the sky!
Islander
Looks like Kaidaros is angry, I'd say.
Antares
Kaidaros?
Antares
Kaidaros... You mean, Lady Kaidaros?!
Islander
That's the one.
The Dragon Lord of Water.
The Dragon Lord of Water.
Islander
This island used to be part of a kingdom
called Zuthua that sank into the sea.
called Zuthua that sank into the sea.
Antares
It...sank? Just like that?
Islander
Yeah. Legend has it they earned
Kaidaros's wrath somehow.
Kaidaros's wrath somehow.
Antares
A Dragon Lord destroying a kingdom?!
There's no way! That's not possible!
There's no way! That's not possible!
Islander
Well...that's just how the legend goes.
Antares
Ah, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to yell.
I didn't mean to yell.
Antares
(A Dragon Lord, just like Lord Fornaxos.)
Antares
(The Lords are the guardians of Erden's
people. There's no way she would...!)
people. There's no way she would...!)
Islander
That's why we call sudden squalls like this
Kaidaros's Curse, you see.
Kaidaros's Curse, you see.
Antares
But the Dragon Lords are— I mean, I'd
heard they were allies of the mortals?
heard they were allies of the mortals?
Antares
I mean, at least I think that's the case...
Islander
Well, our ancestors only settled here
after Zuthua was long gone.
after Zuthua was long gone.
Islander
And there's a bunch of variations on the
legend, too.
legend, too.
Islander
So no one really knows what the truth is.
Islander
Some say that Kaidaros wants to remind
the seafarers of Erden...
the seafarers of Erden...
Islander
...just who it is who truly rules the seas.
Islander
That's the long and short of it.
Islander
Dunno how others explain it, but to us,
Kaidaros is an evil, hateful monster.
Kaidaros is an evil, hateful monster.
Antares
(Mm...I don't know.
Something doesn't add up here.)
Something doesn't add up here.)
Antares
(Knowing Lord Fornaxos, I can't imagine
any Dragon Lord could be evil...)
any Dragon Lord could be evil...)
Antares
Just what happened in Zuthua
all those years ago...?
all those years ago...?
Antares
I watched the violent waves outside,
and I wondered.
and I wondered.
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???
Kaidaros...
Please, open your eyes...
Please, open your eyes...
Kaidaros
(Who is it...?
Who disturbs my slumber?)
Who disturbs my slumber?)
???
Lady Kaidaros!
Please, lend us your power!
Please, lend us your power!
Kaidaros
(A mortal, is it...? How many years has it
been since a mortal called for me?)
been since a mortal called for me?)
Kaidaros
(Not since the battle with the Eternal,
when I suffered so deeply...)
when I suffered so deeply...)
Kaidaros
(And was left no choice but to reside in
this shrine and convalesce.)
this shrine and convalesce.)
Kaidaros
(This shrine, where I now serve as
the guardian of Zuthua.)
the guardian of Zuthua.)
Kaidaros
(Mortals are such dear creatures. I
protect them from harm, and in return...)
protect them from harm, and in return...)
Kaidaros
(They offer me gratititude. 'Tis far more
pleasant than battling the demon scourge.)
pleasant than battling the demon scourge.)
Kaidaros
(I wish these peaceful days would never
end...and yet...)
end...and yet...)
???
I am Castor. King Castor of Zuthua.
You saved my life, once.
You saved my life, once.
Kaidaros
(Castor... Mm.)
Kaidaros
I remember you, Castor. To think that
shipwrecked boy would grow to be King...
shipwrecked boy would grow to be King...
Castor
Kaidaros!
You're awake!
You're awake!
Kaidaros
The ones behind you are your retinue,
I take it. Name yourselves.
I take it. Name yourselves.
Aquila
It is my honor and privilege to do so,
Lady Kaidaros. My name is Aquila.
Lady Kaidaros. My name is Aquila.
Beruchel
Um... I'm Beruchel.
Phaedra
I'm called Phaedra, ma'am.
Kaidaros
All young and hale, I see. Does Zuthua
fare well under your reign, Castor?
fare well under your reign, Castor?
Aquila
...
Castor
You've blessed us with peace and wealth
for lifetimes. I cannot thank you enough.
for lifetimes. I cannot thank you enough.
Kaidaros
Your people have always honored the pact
of the seas, as is right and proper.
of the seas, as is right and proper.
Castor
But, Kaidaros... Zuthua, and my people,
are in grave danger.
are in grave danger.
Kaidaros
Zuthua is under my protection. What
manner of calamity threatens her?
manner of calamity threatens her?
Castor
...The Pandemonium has come.
Kaidaros
The Pandemonium...
Then it is only natural you seek my power.
Then it is only natural you seek my power.
Castor
Several months ago, an Aeon Lord seeded
a plague throughout Zuthua.
a plague throughout Zuthua.
Castor
The infected lose all sense of self, and
attack anyone who comes nearby.
attack anyone who comes nearby.
Castor
It spread in mere days, and we have no
cure, or even any real defenses.
cure, or even any real defenses.
Castor
Right now, Zuthua is... Hell on Erden.
Castor
The only hope we have is to kill the Aeon
Lord who spread the plague.
Lord who spread the plague.
Kaidaros
And it is for that purpose that you seek
my power.
my power.
Castor
We know where the Aeon Lord is.
Castor
The capital, where it all began. It's full
of infected citizens, but with your help...
of infected citizens, but with your help...
Castor
Merciful Kaidaros, please. Help us save
our people, and our home.
our people, and our home.
Aquila
Lady Kaidaros, I—
Castor
Aquila?
What is it?
What is it?
Aquila
I would...make my own entreaty,
if I may.
if I may.
Kaidaros
I will hear it.
Speak freely.
Speak freely.
Aquila
I know it is the height of disrespect for
mortals to ask favors of the gods.
mortals to ask favors of the gods.
Aquila
But in making our way here, we lost an
ally who was very dear to us all.
ally who was very dear to us all.
Aquila
He gave his life so that we could reach
you and petition your aid.
you and petition your aid.
Aquila
If nothing else, I pray you acknowledge
his sincerity and devotion to us all.
his sincerity and devotion to us all.
Aquila
And if that is not yet enough, I will offer
my own life's blood to you, as well.
my own life's blood to you, as well.
Castor
Aquila!
Aquila
Lady Kaidaros! I beseech you,
hear King Castor's plea!
hear King Castor's plea!
Kaidaros
I have no use for your blood.
Aquila
!
Kaidaros
To stop the Pandemonium is my purpose.
I need no price for that.
I need no price for that.
Castor
Then...!
Kaidaros
I will travel with you, and together we will
lay this Aeon Lord low.
lay this Aeon Lord low.
Aquila
Great is your mercy,
Lady Kaidaros.
Lady Kaidaros.
Kaidaros
It seems I have allowed grief to befall
Zuthua while I slept.
Zuthua while I slept.
Kaidaros
Their suffering, and your friend's death,
shall not be in vain.
shall not be in vain.
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On a ship back to the capital...
Castor
Still working on your axe, Phaedra?
Phaedra
No matter how I sharpen it...
Something just doesn't feel right...
Something just doesn't feel right...
Castor
It looks plenty sharp to me. Most of your
battles end with a single hit, after all.
battles end with a single hit, after all.
Beruchel
Nah, she just sharpens her axe whenever
she's nervous. Haven't you noticed?
she's nervous. Haven't you noticed?
Phaedra
Huh? No I—
Beruchel
But whenever you talk to Lady Aquila,
you're always grinding away at that axe...
you're always grinding away at that axe...
Phaedra
H-hey, Beruchel!
Beruchel
Don't try to hide it! You're always
imitating her. Like how she talks.
imitating her. Like how she talks.
Castor
Haha. Now that you mention it...
Phaedra
N-not you too, Your Majesty!
Beruchel
Seems like even our resident ace
gets the jitters before battle, eh?
gets the jitters before battle, eh?
Phaedra
I, you know... I just want to be sure my
gear is in top condition before the fight.
gear is in top condition before the fight.
Beruchel
What was it Raheed used to say? Keep it
up and you'll polish the whole axe away!
up and you'll polish the whole axe away!
Phaedra
...
Beruchel
Ah...sorry.
Ran my mouth a bit too much there.
Ran my mouth a bit too much there.
Phaedra
No, he did used to say that a lot. Asking
me what I had to be nervous about.
me what I had to be nervous about.
Castor
Oh, and "lemme know when you wear it
down to a staff. I'll use it". Remember?
down to a staff. I'll use it". Remember?
Phaedra
Haha. He always was a penny-pincher...
Beruchel
...
Castor
(It looks like everyone's still coming to
terms with Raheed's death...)
terms with Raheed's death...)
Castor
(I need to do something. We can't fight
the Aeon Lord in this state.)
the Aeon Lord in this state.)
Aquila
Castor.
Castor
Aquila.
Where have you been?
Where have you been?
Aquila
I was speaking with Lady Kaidaros. She's
eager to help any way she can.
eager to help any way she can.
Beruchel
Is this really okay? A bunch of humans
giving orders to a Dragon Lord?
giving orders to a Dragon Lord?
Aquila
I just asked her if she could
make the ship go faster.
make the ship go faster.
Beruchel
W-whoa! That was a heck of a thump!
Phaedra
Amazing! We're moving so fast!
Beruchel
When did you get to be such good friends
with her? Always two steps ahead, huh.
with her? Always two steps ahead, huh.
Beruchel
When you marry her, she's gonna be the
brains of the kingdom, Castor. You watch.
brains of the kingdom, Castor. You watch.
Castor
Haha, maybe so.
...Aquila.
...Aquila.
Aquila
Yes?
Castor
Promise me one thing? Don't talk about
sacrificing yourself anymore. Please.
sacrificing yourself anymore. Please.
Castor
Not even for our people. After losing
Raheed...
Raheed...
Castor
I don't even want to think about it.
Aquila
I understand. I won't say it anymore.
Aquila
The situation is just so dire...
I'm sorry for worrying you.
I'm sorry for worrying you.
Beruchel
...
That night...
Castor
(It's chilly out here on the deck. It's
refreshing, admittedly, but...)
refreshing, admittedly, but...)
Kaidaros
Unable to sleep, Castor?
Castor
Lady Kaidaros.
Right, you've been pushing the ship.
Right, you've been pushing the ship.
Kaidaros
I want to be of any use I can,
for the people of Zuthua.
for the people of Zuthua.
Castor
I didn't expect a legendary Dragon Lord
to get along so well with us mortals.
to get along so well with us mortals.
Castor
Aquila's excited to have a new friend
to talk to.
to talk to.
Kaidaros
Of course. 'Tis a pleasure to jape with
mortals and lend an ear to your worries.
mortals and lend an ear to your worries.
Kaidaros
...You carry a heavy burden,
King of Zuthua.
King of Zuthua.
Castor
...
Kaidaros
I am not blind, to miss such a thing.
I will share the load, if you so desire.
I will share the load, if you so desire.
Castor
I... Our friend...
Raheed. I killed him.
Raheed. I killed him.
Kaidaros
...
Castor
He was infected by Dorsata's plague.
He came at me so fast, and I...
He came at me so fast, and I...
Castor
I cut him down. On this deck, on a night
just like this one... No one else knows.
just like this one... No one else knows.
Castor
I was afraid of what the others would
say. So I threw his body into the sea.
say. So I threw his body into the sea.
Castor
I told them that he'd been attacked by a
monster, and dragged off the ship...
monster, and dragged off the ship...
Castor
What else could I do? Tell them one of
our friends turned? That I killed him?
our friends turned? That I killed him?
Castor
Things are already so desperate. Telling
them could break their morale for good.
them could break their morale for good.
Castor
All I can do is defeat Dorsata, and make
sure that Raheed didn't die in vain.
sure that Raheed didn't die in vain.
Kaidaros
...
Castor
...I'm afraid. They're all willing to die for
me, and I don't know if I'm worth it.
me, and I don't know if I'm worth it.
Castor
My parents gave their lives to save me
in that shipwreck. Was I worth that?
in that shipwreck. Was I worth that?
Castor
My father was a great King. Would it have
been better for me to die, and him to live?
been better for me to die, and him to live?
Kaidaros
Castor...
Kaidaros
It is not surprising that you feel obliged
to those who have died for your sake.
to those who have died for your sake.
Kaidaros
For their sake, you strive to prove your
worth, the meaning in your life...
worth, the meaning in your life...
Kaidaros
Desperately so, perhaps.
Kaidaros
But, Castor.
Kaidaros
Everything that exists in this world, be it
living or not, has a purpose.
living or not, has a purpose.
Kaidaros
Our purposes interact, intertwine, and
give rise to all creation. And...
give rise to all creation. And...
Kaidaros
Only when that purpose is fulfilled may we
give up our burdens and go to our rests.
give up our burdens and go to our rests.
Kaidaros
You still live today because your purpose
is not yet fulfilled, young King.
is not yet fulfilled, young King.
Kaidaros
That in itself gives you worth and meaning.
At least, that is how I see it.
At least, that is how I see it.
Castor
...
Kaidaros
What is it, child?
Speak your mind freely.
Speak your mind freely.
Castor
Thank you, but...
Could you leave me alone for a while?
Could you leave me alone for a while?
Castor
I just...need a moment.
Kaidaros
...Of course.
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Beruchel
Pheeew...
I thought we were goners.
I thought we were goners.
Beruchel
Riding a tidal wave up onto the top of a
cliff?
cliff?
Beruchel
Only a maniac or a Dragon Lord would
think of a plan like that!
think of a plan like that!
Castor
We didn't have much choice. The ports
are too heavily guarded to sneak into.
are too heavily guarded to sneak into.
Castor
It was a little nerve-wracking, but we're
here, and Dorsata is none the wiser.
here, and Dorsata is none the wiser.
Beruchel
A little, he says! You used to be such a
scaredy-cat when we were growing up.
scaredy-cat when we were growing up.
Castor
I'm the King now, after all.
I can't afford to show weakness.
I can't afford to show weakness.
Beruchel
That so?
Heavy weighs the crown, I guess.
Heavy weighs the crown, I guess.
Castor
Okay, just like we planned. Kaidaros,
stand by in the water.
stand by in the water.
Kaidaros
[Understood.]
Castor
You'll need a lot of water to use your
powers to the fullest, after all.
powers to the fullest, after all.
Aquila
No matter what, we absolutely cannot
let the Aeon Lord escape.
let the Aeon Lord escape.
Phaedra
We'll draw her to the water's edge,
and then you strike!
and then you strike!
Kaidaros
[I will wait for you.
Fortune be with you, mortals.]
Fortune be with you, mortals.]
Castor
Okay. Our goal is the castle in the center
of the island. She'll be there, no doubt.
of the island. She'll be there, no doubt.
Phaedra
The castle! Got it.
Beruchel
Right, let's get into an alleyway.
We can work out the details the—
We can work out the details the—
Infected
Fffound you...
Beruchel
Nngh!
Phaedra
Beruchel! Move!
Phaedra
Did we get it?!
Infected 2
Well, well. It's a pleasure to meet you.
I am Dorsata, the Manifold Mindbreaker.
I am Dorsata, the Manifold Mindbreaker.
Beruchel
Whoa, there's one over here, too!
Castor
The Aeon Lord?!
Phaedra
How considerate of her to show herself!
Let's put her in the ground and go home!
Let's put her in the ground and go home!
Infected 2
Cutting me down won't do a thing,
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid.
The Horde
You see,
all of us are Dorsata.
all of us are Dorsata.
Beruchel
All of them...?!
The Horde
Ha ha. You see, I can take over the mind
of anyone infected with my plague.
of anyone infected with my plague.
Phaedra
What?!
Aquila
So that's why they all went berserk...
Castor
We've got no choice. Don't hold back!
We have to put them out of their misery.
We have to put them out of their misery.
Phaedra
Sorry, you're gonna have to try harder
than that!
than that!
Beruchel
Whew...
Is that all of them?
Is that all of them?
Castor
It looks like it.
Phaedra
!
Aquila
Castor! Archer on the hill!
Castor
Wha—!
Phaedra
Gods, that hurts...
Castor
Phaedra!
You pushed me out of the way?!
You pushed me out of the way?!
Infected Archer
What a shame! The prize target got away.
Beruchel
You...!
Infected Archer
A wave?!
Aaargh!
Aaargh!
Castor
Kaidaros!
Kaidaros
[I have pushed the enemy back.
Hurry and see to Phaedra's wound.]
Hurry and see to Phaedra's wound.]
Aquila
Phaedra! You'll be okay!
It's not that bad!
It's not that bad!
Aquila
(No...the arrow's in way too deep.
Phaedra...!)
Phaedra...!)
Phaedra
L-Lady Aquila...
I think...I might be done for.
I think...I might be done for.
Castor
Stay with us! You can't die, Phaedra.
Not you...!
Not you...!
Phaedra
Go on without me... Your Majesty.
There's...no fixing this.
There's...no fixing this.
Castor
Save your strength! I'll treat you right
away!
away!
Phaedra
Going out...saving a companion. That...
kinda makes me feel like Lady Aquila.
kinda makes me feel like Lady Aquila.
Phaedra
Giving my life...for a friend.
Pretty...pretty cool, huh...?
Pretty...pretty cool, huh...?
Beruchel
Yeah...the coolest.
Phaedra
Heh... I hope I...
Made Lady Aquila...proud...
Made Lady Aquila...proud...
Aquila
Phaedra?
Phaedra!!
Phaedra!!
Castor
...
Kaidaros
[To pluck such a vibrant and vital soul
in the prime of her life...]
in the prime of her life...]
Kaidaros
[Dorsata. I will tear your very being
apart in my jaws. This I swear...!]
apart in my jaws. This I swear...!]
Scene 5
Beruchel
Tch...
Nothing but bad guys over here, too.
Nothing but bad guys over here, too.
Castor
Their search parties are getting closer.
Aquila
Will we make it to the castle in time?
We're taking quite the detour.
We're taking quite the detour.
Beruchel
This is the best route we've got. The
wider the street, the more bad guys.
wider the street, the more bad guys.
Beruchel
We could take a shorter way, but we'd be
up to our ears in Infected in no time.
up to our ears in Infected in no time.
Aquila
But at this rate...
Castor
Right. We're running out of time.
Kaidaros
[Castor...]
Castor
Lady Kaidaros?
What is it?
What is it?
Kaidaros
[I can use my power of flight to reach
the castle in an instant.]
the castle in an instant.]
Castor
Wait!
Don't be reckless!
Don't be reckless!
Kaidaros
[My rage toward Dorsata will be
suppressed no longer.]
suppressed no longer.]
Aquila
Calm down, Kaidaros.
Have you forgotten the plan?
Have you forgotten the plan?
Kaidaros
[No. But if I exercise my power, I can
crush the Aeon Lord in an instant...]
crush the Aeon Lord in an instant...]
Kaidaros
[I am the guardian of Zuthua. The fault
for letting this insect root here is mine.]
for letting this insect root here is mine.]
Kaidaros
[I will not stand idly by and allow you
mortals to suffer for my folly any longer.]
mortals to suffer for my folly any longer.]
Castor
But your power is strongest in the water.
Castor
If you fly into the castle, you'll be
stuck fighting on land.
stuck fighting on land.
Beruchel
You'd be jumping into a trap, and
weakened to boot.
weakened to boot.
Castor
There are still hundreds of infected, and
we don't know much about her magic.
we don't know much about her magic.
Aquila
So let's just stick to the plan.
Castor
We'll drag Dorsata out of the castle and
force her to fight us on the beach.
force her to fight us on the beach.
Kaidaros
[How galling, to be a Dragon Lord
and yet feel so powerless.]
and yet feel so powerless.]
Castor
You're our last hope, Kaidaros. If we
lose you, it's all over.
lose you, it's all over.
Castor
You're alive.
That in itself gives you worth and meaning.
That in itself gives you worth and meaning.
Castor
You still have a purpose waiting to be
fulfilled, right?
fulfilled, right?
Castor
So live, so you can see that purpose
fulfilled when the time comes.
fulfilled when the time comes.
Kaidaros
[Oh, to be lectured by a mortal.
I understand. I will wait for you.]
I understand. I will wait for you.]
Scene 6
Castor
Phew... this alley leads directly to the
outer wall of the castle.
outer wall of the castle.
Castor
We should be able to make it inside
from there.
from there.
Aquila
I'm amazed you knew about this path.
Castor
Beruchel's always had a knack for this
kind of thing, since we were kids.
kind of thing, since we were kids.
Castor
I'll never forget the day he snuck into
the palace, all the way into my chambers.
the palace, all the way into my chambers.
Castor
The first thing he ever said to me was...
Hey, Prince. Let's be pals!
Hey, Prince. Let's be pals!
Aquila
That sounds like him. Is that how you
two met?
two met?
Castor
Yes, he led a gang of hoodlums in the
slums. Raheed was part of it, too...
slums. Raheed was part of it, too...
Castor
We got along really well. We'd slip out of
the castle and get into mischief.
the castle and get into mischief.
Castor
We acted like such fools back then, but it
was so much fun... Right, Beruchel?
was so much fun... Right, Beruchel?
Beruchel
Raheed...killed...why...
Castor...I-I believe in... Beli...—
Castor...I-I believe in... Beli...—
Castor
...Beruchel?
Beruchel
Ggggngh...
Ggaaaaaah!
Ggaaaaaah!
Aquila
Beruchel!
Castor
Get back! It's Dorsata's plague!
Beruchel
Castor... Why'd you do it?
Why'd you kill my blood brother?
Why'd you kill my blood brother?
Aquila
What...?
Castor
...
Beruchel
I saw it. I saw you cut Raheed down and
dump his body into the sea like garbage.
dump his body into the sea like garbage.
Beruchel
And then you lied to us. You told us a
monster pulled him overboard.
monster pulled him overboard.
Beruchel
Why didn't you tell us the truth?!
Aren't we brothers in arms?
Aren't we brothers in arms?
Beruchel
I guess maybe sometimes you have to lie
to your friends to save your people, huh?
to your friends to save your people, huh?
Beruchel
But the Castor I knew would never do
that, not for anything!
that, not for anything!
Aquila
Castor...
Is this true?
Is this true?
Castor
Beruchel...
Castor
Forgive me.
Aquila
Castor...!
Beruchel
Nngh...! A-another friend's blood on...
On your hands. Ha... Haha...
On your hands. Ha... Haha...
Beruchel
You always were...a cold bastard.
No sacrifice too great...huh...
No sacrifice too great...huh...
Castor
If you don't stop impersonating him this
instant, I'll kill you, Dorsata.
instant, I'll kill you, Dorsata.
Beruchel
How very intimidating. But everything you
heard was the truth, I'm afraid.
heard was the truth, I'm afraid.
Beruchel
I just looked around in his memories and
let him tell you how he really feels.
let him tell you how he really feels.
Beruchel
It takes a truly heartless king to slay his
companions to achieve his goals.
companions to achieve his goals.
Beruchel
You'd better keep that in mind,
Miss Aquila.
Miss Aquila.
Beruchel
If you get in the way of his ambitions,
who knows what he'll do...
who knows what he'll do...
Aquila
Dorsata! Leave him, this instant!
Beruchel
Sorry, but my plague doesn't work like
that. Haha.
that. Haha.
Beruchel
...Watch your back, Lady Aquila.
Or you might end up just like me...
Or you might end up just like me...
Beruchel
Butchered, bleeding out in a back alley...
Long live... King Castor! Hahaha...!
Long live... King Castor! Hahaha...!
Aquila
Not like this...
Beruchel...!
Beruchel...!
Castor
...
Scene 7
The Horde
Hahaha! There's plenty more where
that came from!
that came from!
The Horde
Dear me, you look exhausted!
Why not sit down and give up?
Why not sit down and give up?
Castor
There are so many of them! And we've
only barely made it inside!
only barely made it inside!
Aquila
We need to find Dorsata's real body fast,
or we'll be too exhausted to fight!
or we'll be too exhausted to fight!
Infected
This is the end, King of Zuthua!
Castor
No...I can't dodge!
Aquila
Castor!
Castor
Aquila!!
No...not again!
No...not again!
Aquila
It's not deep!
Come on, let's fall back.
Come on, let's fall back.
Castor
...Okay.
Run!
Run!
Infected
Haha. Time to let the pressure off a bit.
Infected
Those two will make fine live bait for
Kaidaros...heh heh.
Kaidaros...heh heh.
Castor
Looks like we're safe here,
for the moment, at least.
for the moment, at least.
Castor
We need to treat you.
Let me see the wound, Aquila?
Let me see the wound, Aquila?
Aquila
...
Castor
...Everything Beruchel said was true.
I'm not worthy to be King.
I'm not worthy to be King.
Castor
I lied to you all, and betrayed your trust.
You must all have known, on some level...
You must all have known, on some level...
Castor
Everything's gone wrong. This is all my
fault.
fault.
Castor
After so many gave their lives for me.
My parents, Raheed, Phaedra, Beruchel...
My parents, Raheed, Phaedra, Beruchel...
Castor
I should have drowned in that wreck.
There was no worth in me surviving.
There was no worth in me surviving.
Aquila
Castor...
Castor
It's just like he said. I'd do anything to
achieve my goals. I could even kill you!
achieve my goals. I could even kill you!
Castor
I'm not fit to be king. My throne is built
on corpses and lies...
on corpses and lies...
Aquila
Castor...you and I are the same.
We're one heart, one soul.
We're one heart, one soul.
Aquila
If the time comes when you must kill me,
don't feel guilty. My life is yours.
don't feel guilty. My life is yours.
Aquila
I'm sure the others felt the same. For you,
and for Zuthua, our beloved home.
and for Zuthua, our beloved home.
Castor
...You're right.
I'll just have to believe that.
I'll just have to believe that.
Castor
Before anything else, we have to kill
Dorsata and restore Zuthua.
Dorsata and restore Zuthua.
Castor
Maybe then I can show Beruchel that
I'm still the Castor he knew, back then.
I'm still the Castor he knew, back then.
Aquila
Right...
I'm sure you will.
I'm sure you will.
Kaidaros
(Haha. It seems they have forgotten I am
listening in...)
listening in...)
Kaidaros
(You are blessed with a fine companion,
young King of Zuthua.)
young King of Zuthua.)
Kaidaros
(That child I saved has found his worth
in living, it would seem.)
in living, it would seem.)
Kaidaros
(So, too, must I show my own worth,
as the guardian of this kingdom.)
as the guardian of this kingdom.)
Scene 8
Infected
Gaah! W-what happened to you?!
How are you so much stronger now?!
How are you so much stronger now?!
Infected
You leave me no choice but to call in
more of my helpers, you realize.
more of my helpers, you realize.
Castor
(We're pushing them back. I feel much
more clear-headed...and so does Aquila.)
more clear-headed...and so does Aquila.)
Aquila
There! The infected are guarding that
big room! She must be in there!
big room! She must be in there!
Dorsata
Well, well.
Well met, Your Majesty.
Well met, Your Majesty.
Castor
So you're Dorsata!
Dorsata
Indeed.
Aquila
You're pretty careless. If you'd dressed
as a soldier, we might have missed you.
as a soldier, we might have missed you.
Dorsata
Me, hide? Don't be ridiculous.
Castor
Ngh! W-what is this?
Aquila
I can't move...!
Dorsata
This is a barrier made to trap Kaidaros.
I never expected to use it on humans.
I never expected to use it on humans.
Dorsata
Kaidaros is, after all, the biggest obstacle
to my conquest of Zuthua...
to my conquest of Zuthua...
Dorsata
I had always intended to use you two as
bait to lure her into the castle.
bait to lure her into the castle.
Dorsata
But thanks to your enthusiasm, I've had
to move my plans up a little.
to move my plans up a little.
Dorsata
Now, Your Majesty...your life, and that of
your future Queen, rest in my hands.
your future Queen, rest in my hands.
Castor
Damn it...
Move...!
Move...!
Dorsata
Haha! Don't waste your strength.
Dorsata
Can you hear me, Kaidaros? If you value
their lives, show yourself, right now!
their lives, show yourself, right now!
Dorsata
Submit to death, and I'll free them both.
Castor
No, Kaidaros! You're our last hope!
Dorsata
What will it be? If you try to attack me,
I'll slit their thro...huh?
I'll slit their thro...huh?
Dorsata
W-where did all this water come from?!
Kaidaros
[It was a mistake to call all your soldiers
into the castle, Dorsata.]
into the castle, Dorsata.]
Dorsata
Kaidaros!
Kaidaros
[I have gathered all the water worth the
name within the city limits.]
name within the city limits.]
Kaidaros
[If you had left even a single soldier
outside, you might have noticed...]
outside, you might have noticed...]
The Horde
Gbrglbl...my body...my real body!
The rest is up to you...gbrlgbl...!
The rest is up to you...gbrlgbl...!
Dorsata
M-my soldiers! My selves are being
washed away!
washed away!
Kaidaros
[She is alone now.
Strike her down.]
Strike her down.]
Aquila
Castor! I can move again!
Dorsata
Damn it, the water broke the barrier?!
Castor
Make your peace, Dorsata!
Dorsata
No...no, I'm an Aeon Lord! I can't—
Gaaaaah!
Gaaaaah!
Castor
It's...it's done.
She's dead.
She's dead.
Aquila
Yes. We did it.
Castor
Raheed, Phaedra, Beruchel... I did it!
I did my duty as—
I did my duty as—
Aquila
Nngh... Hhrhgh...
Gaaaaah!
Gaaaaah!
Castor
A-Aquila?!
Aquila
Oh, well then! What a nice body this is.
Healthy and strong!
Healthy and strong!
Castor
Dorsata...?!
How are you—?!
How are you—?!
Aquila
Don't look so shocked. As long as any of
my bodies are alive, I can't truly die.
my bodies are alive, I can't truly die.
Aquila
That's the power of eternity my Lord,
the Eternal, granted me.
the Eternal, granted me.
Castor
Aquila...she was infected?!
Kaidaros
[This is...no, this is all wrong...]
Castor
Aah...aaaah!
Aquilaaaaa!
Aquilaaaaa!
Scene 9
Castor
Damn it...!
Aquila
What's the matter?
Your strikes are far too shallow.
Your strikes are far too shallow.
Aquila
I suppose it's only natural you wouldn't
want to hurt your dear fiancée.
want to hurt your dear fiancée.
Aquila
I'm so perceptive, aren't I?
Ha ha ha.
Ha ha ha.
Castor
Aquila...you said it before. You and I are
one heart, one soul.
one heart, one soul.
Aquila
Huh?
Castor
Killing you is like killing myself.
And it's going to hurt just as much...
And it's going to hurt just as much...
Aquila
What are you muttering about? If you let
your guard down, I'll gut you! Haha!
your guard down, I'll gut you! Haha!
Castor
Give my regards...to everyone, Aquila.
Aquila
Gh...! W-without a moment's hesitation...!
Aquila
You truly are...
A cold-hearted bastard of a king...
A cold-hearted bastard of a king...
Castor
Shut up.
It's over, Dorsata!
It's over, Dorsata!
Kaidaros
[Wait! Something is happening!]
Aquila
C-Castor...
Castor
Aquila...!
Aquila, is that you?!
Aquila, is that you?!
Aquila
It looks like... I was able to come back,
for a little while...
for a little while...
Castor
Don't say that! Here, I'll treat you!
Aquila
You'll be...fine without me.
Even if it's hard...
Even if it's hard...
Aquila
You can make...the choices that have to
be made. My...my worthy King...
be made. My...my worthy King...
Aquila
Don't ever hesitate...to do what you must.
Aquila
That's my...last...
...
...
Aquila
...
Kaidaros
[She is gone...]
Castor
...
Kaidaros
[Cry for her, child.
No... King.]
No... King.]
Kaidaros
[I will answer your resolve with my own.]
Kaidaros
[Until the fathomless deep runs dry,
I will protect Zuthua with all that I am.]
I will protect Zuthua with all that I am.]
Kaidaros
[This is my vow.
This is my purpose.]
This is my purpose.]
Castor
Aah...nnnggh...
Kaidaros
[Castor?! Not you too...!]
Castor
Yes...it seems so. I can feel her...trying
to worm her way into my head.
to worm her way into my head.
Castor
It looks like the plague...
was stronger than we expected.
was stronger than we expected.
Castor
Me, my friends, Zuthua... Maybe there
was no hope for any of us, from the start.
was no hope for any of us, from the start.
Kaidaros
[Damn it... Damn it all!
How can I be so powerless?!]
How can I be so powerless?!]
Castor
Kaidaros...I have a request...for you.
Castor
Sink Zuthua...to the bottom of the sea.
Kaidaros
[Wha...no, I could never...]
Castor
You know as well as I...
Zuthua is dead and gone.
Zuthua is dead and gone.
Castor
At this rate... The sickness will spread
and consume Erden from the inside.
and consume Erden from the inside.
Castor
Kaidaros...before Zuthua's guardian,
you're the guardian...of this world.
you're the guardian...of this world.
Castor
The time has come...to make your choice.
Fulfill your...purpose...
Fulfill your...purpose...
Castor
As the last...king of Zuthua, I command...
you. As Aquila wanted...
you. As Aquila wanted...
Castor
Fufill...your purpose.
Castor
It's no...no good. I can't keep her out...
Kaidaros...please...
Kaidaros...please...
Kaidaros
As you wish... Your Majesty.
It will be done...
It will be done...
Kaidaros
I broke Zuthua. I toppled her walls, her
towers, and drowned her beneath the sea.
towers, and drowned her beneath the sea.
Kaidaros
My followers drowned together with her.
A final rite for those who had loved me.
A final rite for those who had loved me.
Kaidaros
But so long as the Pandemonium exists,
tragedy will return to Erden once more.
tragedy will return to Erden once more.
Kaidaros
Sinking Zuthua required most of my
strength, so I returned to my shrine.
strength, so I returned to my shrine.
Kaidaros
To bide my time, and gather strength
for the coming calamity.
for the coming calamity.
Kaidaros
Castor reminded me of my purpose. He
could not save Zuthua, but...
could not save Zuthua, but...
Kaidaros
Perhaps that was his true purpose
in this world.
in this world.
Scene 10
Antares
It was such a contradiction...the raging
sea, sparkling in the sunlight.
sea, sparkling in the sunlight.
Antares
To me, it looked like the sea was crying.
Mourning a past that would never return.
Mourning a past that would never return.
Antares
Like the tears shed for what was lost
had filled up the entire sea.
had filled up the entire sea.
Antares
If these storms truly are the work of
Lady Kaidaros...
Lady Kaidaros...
Antares
Then I'm sure that this isn't rage or
hatred, but a deep and powerful grief.
hatred, but a deep and powerful grief.
Antares
After all, if she hated humans...
If these storms really were a curse...
If these storms really were a curse...
Antares
Then why would this island be so blessed?
Antares
As I watched, the sea slowly returned to
its original calmness.
its original calmness.
Antares
I have no way of knowing what happened
in the ancient past.
in the ancient past.
Antares
But if Lady Kaidaros truly is grieving...
Antares
Then I hope the pain in her heart is eased
someday, somehow.
someday, somehow.
Antares
I stood there, on that wave-lapped beach,
and I prayed for a long, long time.
and I prayed for a long, long time.