Moonlit Bride
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The Daring Plan
Ludmilla
—What!?
And you're sure?
And you're sure?
Red Dragon Knight
Yes, Marshal. The report arrived just now.
Red Dragon Knight
Your lord father has collapsed.
Ludmilla
Damn it...
Ludmilla
I'm going to him. Let the others know I'll
be out of contact for a while.
be out of contact for a while.
Red Dragon Knight
Yes, ma'am!
Ludmilla
Father, please be okay...!
Ludmilla
—Father!
Lord Aldyne
Ah, Ludmilla!
There you are, my girl!
There you are, my girl!
Ludmilla
...Father?
I was told you had collapsed...
I was told you had collapsed...
Lord Aldyne
Ah, yes. It seems I'd come down with a
little seasonal cold.
little seasonal cold.
Lord Aldyne
But don't worry. I slept all day yesterday,
and now I'm fit as a fiddle again.
and now I'm fit as a fiddle again.
Ludmilla
But the courier said you had collapsed
just now...
just now...
Ludmilla
...Ah! You lied to me!
Lord Aldyne
Come now, that sounds so cruel. Tell me,
would you have come home otherwise?
would you have come home otherwise?
Ludmilla
You must understand, Father, I am very
busy...
busy...
Lord Aldyne
Too busy to see your mother and father
more than once a year?
more than once a year?
Ludmilla
...
Ludmilla
P-putting that aside, what was it you
called me here for, then?
called me here for, then?
Lord Aldyne
Your exploits as head of the Red Dragon
Knights are known far and wide by now.
Knights are known far and wide by now.
Lord Aldyne
Of course, we are very proud of you. But
you're also of an age to—
you're also of an age to—
Ludmilla
—To marry and start raising a family.
Is that it?
Is that it?
Lord Aldyne
Yes, to get right to it. This was only a
summer cold, but I'm not a young man...
summer cold, but I'm not a young man...
Lord Aldyne
There's no telling what could happen, or
what would become of our House then.
what would become of our House then.
Ludmilla
(It's true...has Father always seemed to
look so old?)
look so old?)
Ludmilla
You and Mother have given me so much. I
think daily of how to repay your trust, but...
think daily of how to repay your trust, but...
Lord Aldyne
In that case, would you be willing to sit
for a marriage interview?
for a marriage interview?
Ludmilla
An interview?
Lord Aldyne
Everything's already organized. All you need
to do is say yes, and we can proceed.
to do is say yes, and we can proceed.
Ludmilla
Father, I have my duty to consider. I do not
have time for such frivolous things...
have time for such frivolous things...
Lord Aldyne
Please, Ludmilla. Do this for your mother...
Do it for me.
Do it for me.
Ludmilla
Father...
Ludmilla
Just this once. And I have a request I would
make, in return. If that is acceptable...
make, in return. If that is acceptable...
Lord Aldyne
Yes, of course! Simply say the word.
Ludmilla
Then...—
Ludmilla
Sigh...
Finn
Marshal? Is something the matter?
Did the patrols report something?
Did the patrols report something?
Ludmilla
No, it's not that.
Sorry, it's a personal matter.
Sorry, it's a personal matter.
Finn
Okay. If you're sure...
Ludmilla
(No matter how distasteful the idea is, I can't
let this interview business distract me.)
let this interview business distract me.)
Ludmilla
...I have training to oversee.
Come to the yard if you need me.
Come to the yard if you need me.
Finn
Yes, ma'am...
Rizette
The Marshal seems really down, doesn't
she?
she?
Finn
Yeah, I noticed that too.
Rizette
Do you think it's about her father?
Finn
Mm...no, she said he was okay.
It's probably something else.
It's probably something else.
Rizette
I wonder what it could be.
Astrid
Hmm. A commander's bearing can have a
strong impact on her troops' morale.
strong impact on her troops' morale.
Finn
Astrid!
When did you get here?
When did you get here?
Astrid
Just now. I noticed some manner of
disturbance among the Knights.
disturbance among the Knights.
Astrid
To think Ludmilla would be grappling with
a personal problem to this extent...
a personal problem to this extent...
Astrid
This is an order: discover what it is that
Marshal Ludmilla is hiding. Discreetly!
Marshal Ludmilla is hiding. Discreetly!
Rizette
Discreetly? Wouldn't it be faster just to
order her to tell you?
order her to tell you?
Astrid
I will save that as my last resort. I can see
she does not wish to make a scene of it.
she does not wish to make a scene of it.
Finn
True... Okay, we'll look into it, then!
Astrid
See that you do.
Rizette
I can ask around and see if anyone knows.
Finn
Okay. I'll ask Ga'Luga for his help, too.
Ga'Luga
Find out what's troubling the Marshal...
What kind of mission is this?
What kind of mission is this?
Nagi
Digging into the personal affairs of a lady
goes against my code of conduct.
goes against my code of conduct.
Ga'Luga
Then go home. Leave the tailing to me.
Nagi
It goes against my code, but if something
troubles the Marshal, then I must help her!
troubles the Marshal, then I must help her!
Ga'Luga
Just do the job, then—
Nagi
Hmm?
Ga'Luga
You feel it too?
That bloodlust.
That bloodlust.
Nagi
...Indeed, it makes my skin crawl. It has
been a while since I faced such rage.
been a while since I faced such rage.
Ga'Luga
Same.
Let's call it off for a moment.
Let's call it off for a moment.
Nagi
Agreed.
Ga'Luga
Hey! We know you're there!
Come out, now!
Come out, now!
???
...Kuhuhu. So you noticed me?
You truly are her comrades, then.
You truly are her comrades, then.
Nagi
Wait...
I-I know you! You are—!
I-I know you! You are—!
Ludmilla
Marshal Aldyne, reporting.
Astrid
At ease, Ludmilla. This is a personal talk,
nothing more.
nothing more.
Ludmilla
Personal...? I was told you wanted to
discuss a secret matter, Commander.
discuss a secret matter, Commander.
Astrid
Yes, I do.
Your secret.
Your secret.
Ludmilla
M-my secret!?
Astrid
Marshal, I am told you have recently
accepted a marriage interview?
accepted a marriage interview?
Ludmilla
Urk!
Astrid
I see that is the truth. Why did you not
tell us?
tell us?
Ludmilla
Forgive me... I could never seem to find
an appropriate time.
an appropriate time.
Astrid
Not because you felt such matters would
ill suit a Knight-Commander?
ill suit a Knight-Commander?
Ludmilla
Um, well... That is...
Astrid
Unfortunately, your attempt to keep it
secret has only unsettled your soldiers.
secret has only unsettled your soldiers.
Ludmilla
I-I am ashamed, Commander.
Astrid
Still, our Ludmilla, accepting a marriage
interview...
interview...
Astrid
You are my capable right hand, and I would
not wish to lose you for anything...
not wish to lose you for anything...
Astrid
But as your friend, I will support you
wholeheartedly, whatever you should choose.
wholeheartedly, whatever you should choose.
Ludmilla
Thank you very much, Commander.
Ludmilla
But I have no intention at all of stepping
down.
down.
Astrid
That is what I expected to hear, yes.
Astrid
But a wedding between noble houses is a
matter far larger than the wedded couple.
matter far larger than the wedded couple.
Astrid
To sit the interview, then reject the proposal,
will be construed as a severe insult.
will be construed as a severe insult.
Ludmilla
Even so knowing,
I fully intend to reject the proposal.
I fully intend to reject the proposal.
Astrid
You may not be given the chance. As
noblewomen, you and I know that well.
noblewomen, you and I know that well.
Ludmilla
I suppose not...
Astrid
In which case...it falls to us to break up
this interview from the outside!
this interview from the outside!
Ludmilla
Hm?
Falls to us?
Falls to us?
Finn
We heard everything, Marshal!
Rizette
Yeah! And we all want to help you!
Theo
We'll do whatever we can!
Ludmilla
Finn!? Rizette!? Theo!?
Elmina
You know you CAN ask us for help once in
a while, right?
a while, right?
Mysha
Or at least talk to us when you're worried.
Ludmilla
Elmina and Mysha, too...
So you all know already?
So you all know already?
Finn
Are you sure you want to turn down the
interview, Marshal?
interview, Marshal?
Ludmilla
Yes. I feel bad for my parents, but this is
the path I've chosen.
the path I've chosen.
Finn
But...
Ludmilla
Finn. This is what I've decided on.
Finn
...If you're sure, ma'am.
Rizette
Okay, let's talk practicals. How are we
going to break up the interview?
going to break up the interview?
Elmina
I'd just turn the guy down. "Like hell I'm
marrying someone like you," sort of thing.
marrying someone like you," sort of thing.
Astrid
Among nobility, the marriage of two people
is a marriage between their Houses.
is a marriage between their Houses.
Astrid
To simply break that off with no reason
would cause a massive scandal.
would cause a massive scandal.
Mysha
So we just need a reason, then! Like...
The Marshal already has a lover!
The Marshal already has a lover!
Ludmilla
A lover?
But I don't have one.
But I don't have one.
Mysha
Then just make one up!
Like, hmm...Theo!
Like, hmm...Theo!
Theo
Me!?
Rizette
No. Uh-uh. Absolutely not.
It's too soon for him.
It's too soon for him.
Ludmilla
Yes, with an age difference like that, they
would immediately be suspicious.
would immediately be suspicious.
Mysha
Hmm... Ga'Luga's a terrible actor, so...
Is there anyone else?
Is there anyone else?
Elmina
Nagi's right out. He'd get carried away and
spill the beans for sure.
spill the beans for sure.
Finn
(...Come to think of it, I haven't seen those
two for a while. Aren't they back yet...?)
two for a while. Aren't they back yet...?)
Mysha
Ah, I know!
What about Finn?
What about Finn?
Finn
Huh? Me?
Mysha
Yeah, Finn! I think that would work
pretty well.
pretty well.
Rizette
F-Finn and the Marshal!? Um, that's... I
mean, I don't know if... You know...?
mean, I don't know if... You know...?
Elmina
R-right. It would be...yeah.
Rizette & Elmina
(Dang it, it makes too much sense!)
Astrid
Indeed...yes. I do believe...
That would work...
That would work...
Mysha
Eep! Tori!?
Why do you look so scary!?
Why do you look so scary!?
Astrid
...Ahem.
Finn, this is an official order.
Finn, this is an official order.
Astrid
Pretend to be Ludmilla's lover, and obstruct
this marriage interview!
this marriage interview!
Finn
Y-yes, Commander! Wait, are we really
sure this will work?
sure this will work?
Ludmilla
It's a fairly common reason, yes.
I hate to impose on you, but...
I hate to impose on you, but...
Finn
No, I'm glad to help out any way I can!
Ludmilla
I see. Thank you, Finn.
Rizette
(Mm... I know it's just pretend, but it still
makes me feel weird.)
makes me feel weird.)
Call Me Ludmilla
Mysha
Be sure you take good care of her, Finn.
Finn
Right. I'll do my very best!
Astrid
Finn, raise your chin.
Finn
Huh? What is it?
Astrid
...Your cheeks are slightly red.
What are you imagining?
What are you imagining?
Finn
Huh? N-nothing! I'm just happy to help!
Astrid
If you say so. But do not forget that this is
an official mission!
an official mission!
Finn
I know, Astrid.
Ludmilla
I'm sorry to make you all go to all this
trouble for me.
trouble for me.
Finn
I just hope I can do the job right.
Ludmilla
Don't worry. Just stay by my side;
that will be enough.
that will be enough.
Finn
If that's all, then I would be honored to.
Mysha
Haha, he's already starting to act the part!
Ludmilla
Mysha...! Come along, Finn. If we stay here
they'll just keep teasing us.
they'll just keep teasing us.
Finn
We'll be back after the mission, then!
(Click-clack, click-clack...)
Finn
(The interview's being held at a beachside
villa, accessible by carriage...)
villa, accessible by carriage...)
Ludmilla
...Phew.
Finn
Are you nervous, Marshal?
Ludmilla
Well, yes... Thinking about all this is enough
to make my stomach hurt.
to make my stomach hurt.
Finn
I see... I didn't realize you could get
nervous, ma'am.
nervous, ma'am.
Ludmilla
Hah. I'm only human, Finn. Keep that in
mind once we're inside.
mind once we're inside.
Finn
Ah, you're right. I'll need to be careful
about that.
about that.
Ludmilla
...
Finn
Marshal? Is there something on my face?
Ludmilla
I almost didn't realize, but that's another
thing— how you address me.
thing— how you address me.
Finn
How I address you?
Ludmilla
Marshal, "ma'am"...that just won't work.
We'll need to think of something else.
We'll need to think of something else.
Finn
Another way for me to call you...hmm...
What about, uh... M-Milla?
What about, uh... M-Milla?
Ludmilla
Straight to a nickname!?
Finn
I figure lovers would probably do something
like that, wouldn't they?
like that, wouldn't they?
Ludmilla
Mm... Perhaps, but something about it...
Ludmilla
It sounds like what a younger brother would
say. Shouldn't you call me...Miss, maybe?
say. Shouldn't you call me...Miss, maybe?
Finn
But that doesn't sound close enough either.
Maybe there's a middle ground?
Maybe there's a middle ground?
Ludmilla
I...guess you're right.
Mm...
Mm...
Ludmilla
Fine. For the sake of the operation, you
have my permission to call me Ludmilla!
have my permission to call me Ludmilla!
Finn
Okay, um...
Got it, Ludmilla!
Got it, Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
Mm. I just can't get used to that.
(Clatter!)
Ludmilla
Whoa!
Finn
The carriage stopped?
Ludmilla
What's going on? We shouldn't be there yet.
Driver
Apologies, miss! There are some monsters
up ahead, and the horses are spooked.
up ahead, and the horses are spooked.
Ludmilla
Monsters? I see. Turn back, then.
We'll get off here.
We'll get off here.
Driver
Get off!?
Are you sure!?
Are you sure!?
Ludmilla
Yes, thank you for taking us this far.
Here— keep the change, and get going.
Here— keep the change, and get going.
Driver
I-if you say so, miss!
Be careful!
Be careful!
(Clatter!)
Monster
Grrrr...
Monster
Grrrrrr...
Finn
Yup, there they are.
Ludmilla
Civilians live around here. Let's drive the
monsters off before they hurt anyone!
monsters off before they hurt anyone!
Finn
Roger!
Monster
Grrrh... Groooooo!
Ludmilla
(I can't afford to be distracted now!
Focus, and defeat them!)
Focus, and defeat them!)
Monster
Gggrghh...
Ludmilla
There, that's the last of them.
Finn, how are things looking?
Finn, how are things looking?
Ludmilla
...Finn? Damn it, we got separated!
Ludmilla
(Finn's capable, but if he gets surrounded...
I need to find him!)
I need to find him!)
Ludmilla
Finn! Where are you!?
Ludmilla
—There!
Damn it, he's already surrounded.
Damn it, he's already surrounded.
Ludmilla
(This is bad. I need to—)
Monster
Grraaaaagh!
Ludmilla
Finn, behind you!
Finn
Haaaaa!
Monster
Ggh...grrrgh...
Finn
There, that's all of them.
There sure were a lot, though.
There sure were a lot, though.
Finn
Ah, Mars...I mean, Ludmilla.
Was everything okay over there?
Was everything okay over there?
Ludmilla
Yes...that was some solid footwork just now.
Finn
Oh, thanks. It was a bit tight, but it looks
like I made it through.
like I made it through.
Ludmilla
It looks that way.
Ludmilla
(His perception, his stance, his movement...
He's improved so much since he joined.)
He's improved so much since he joined.)
Ludmilla
(No, it's not just him. Everyone has grown
so much over the battles we've faced.)
so much over the battles we've faced.)
Ludmilla
(Perhaps they would be alright without me,
now. Perhaps—)
now. Perhaps—)
Ludmilla
...No. What am I saying? What kind of
leader steps away from her soldiers?
leader steps away from her soldiers?
Ludmilla
The Knights deserve better than someone
who wavers over personal matters...
who wavers over personal matters...
Finn
We deserve better than you?
Finn
Don't say that, Marshal!
Ludmilla
Finn...
Finn
You're a knight among knights! We wouldn't
be the same without you. We need you!
be the same without you. We need you!
Finn
Please don't say otherwise...
Even as a joke.
Even as a joke.
Ludmilla
I want to stay with you all, too! I want to
serve my kingdom as a proud knight. But...
serve my kingdom as a proud knight. But...
Ludmilla
Just for a moment, I thought...
What if I did accept?
What if I did accept?
Finn
If that's your choice, then we would all
respect it, Marshal. I'm sure we would.
respect it, Marshal. I'm sure we would.
Finn
But if you're torn between two paths...
Why don't you just choose both?
Why don't you just choose both?
Ludmilla
...Both?
Finn
You chose to make your own path before,
right? Maybe you can make a new path now.
right? Maybe you can make a new path now.
Ludmilla
I see... I suppose you could look at it
that way.
that way.
Ludmilla
A new path...
Perhaps so.
Perhaps so.
Ludmilla
Thank you, Finn.
Ludmilla
I feel more confident, now.
Finn
Oh, um... Sorry, Marshal.
I didn't mean to lecture you.
I didn't mean to lecture you.
Ludmilla
You didn't. I'm glad to have such sharp
soldiers under my command.
soldiers under my command.
Ludmilla
You're a good man, Finn. You'll make a fine
husband to a lucky someone someday.
husband to a lucky someone someday.
Finn
Right now, that would be you, Marshal.
Ludmilla
Wha—
Ludmilla
Fool! This is just a role for the mission!
And don't call me Marshal!
And don't call me Marshal!
Finn
Right, sorry, Marshal!
Uh, Ludmilla!
Uh, Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
Honestly...there's a limit to kindness,
you know.
you know.
Ludmilla
I'm your commanding officer, so I don't
mind, but...
mind, but...
Ludmilla
You're going to give some poor girl
the wrong idea someday. Be careful.
the wrong idea someday. Be careful.
Finn
Careful?
Ludmilla
Yes! Do you understand?
Finn
Y-yes, ma'am!
Ludmilla
Good answer, soldier!
Ludmilla
Now, we're running the rest of the way.
If you lag behind, you'll give me 100 pushups!
If you lag behind, you'll give me 100 pushups!
Finn
H-huh!?
W-wait for me!
W-wait for me!
Sword and Shield
Ludmilla
......
Ludmilla
Nngh...
Lady Aldyne
Why, my dear!
Whatever is the matter?
Whatever is the matter?
Ludmilla
Mother...you know what the matter is.
This...outfit does not suit me at all!
This...outfit does not suit me at all!
Lady Aldyne
Oh, don't be ridiculous! It suits you very
well indeed.
well indeed.
Lady Aldyne
Wouldn't you agree, Mister Finn?
Finn
U-um... Yes.
Ludmilla
Stop. I don't need your flattery.
Ludmilla
This...thing doesn't suit me.
There's no way!
There's no way!
Ludmilla
Gaaah!
Finn
Mar...uh, Ludmilla!
Take a deep breath!
Take a deep breath!
Finn
(To explain how we got into this situation,
we'll have to go back a few hours...)
we'll have to go back a few hours...)
Finn
(We figured there was no point in dawdling,
and hurried to meet the Marshal's parents.)
and hurried to meet the Marshal's parents.)
Ludmilla
Mother, Father!
There is something I must tell you!
There is something I must tell you!
Ludmilla
This man here is my lover!
Lord Aldyne
—Pffft! Cough, cough!
What's the meaning of this, Ludmilla?!
What's the meaning of this, Ludmilla?!
Lady Aldyne
Oh, my! Revealing your lover on the day of
your marriage interview, oh my.
your marriage interview, oh my.
Lord Aldyne
This is no laughing matter, woman!
This could be a real incident.
This could be a real incident.
Lady Aldyne
Now, now, honey. Why don't we hear her
out first? She is our daughter.
out first? She is our daughter.
Lord Aldyne
I-I suppose...
Ludmilla
(Father's never been able to argue with
Mother. This was a good idea.)
Mother. This was a good idea.)
Ludmilla
(Just stick to the plan, Finn.
We can do this.)
We can do this.)
Finn
(R-right.
I'll do my best.)
I'll do my best.)
Ludmilla
Father, Mother. This is my...my lover.
His name is Finn!
His name is Finn!
Finn
U-um...I'm Finn! Sir and madam!
It's my honor to make your acquaintance!
It's my honor to make your acquaintance!
Lord Aldyne
Is this true?
Are you Ludmilla's young man?
Are you Ludmilla's young man?
Finn
Yes. I apologize for taking so long to
formally present myself, my Lord.
formally present myself, my Lord.
Finn
But Ludmilla...and I have been discussing
the possibility of marriage.
the possibility of marriage.
Lady Aldyne
Oh my, oh my! So you're my daughter's
boy, then! Oh, how handsome!
boy, then! Oh, how handsome!
Ludmilla
Mother, please! He is not some pet to be
fawned over!
fawned over!
Lady Aldyne
Oh dear, did I make you jealous? You've
changed so much since you last visited!
changed so much since you last visited!
Lord Aldyne
Wait just a moment! Does this mean...
You intend to refuse the interview?
You intend to refuse the interview?
Ludmilla
No, Father. As promised, I will attend. But
I have no intention of considering marriage.
I have no intention of considering marriage.
Lord Aldyne
...What!? What could you possibly be
thinking?
thinking?
Lady Aldyne
In any case, we'd better get her changed!
The fitting will take some time.
The fitting will take some time.
Lord Aldyne
I suppose so...perhaps a proper interview
will help her change her mind!
will help her change her mind!
Lady Aldyne
Oh, Head Maid! Girls!
Ludmilla is ready for her fitting!
Ludmilla is ready for her fitting!
Head Maid
Yes, Mistress!
Ludmilla
Beatrice!?
Ludmilla
W-what are you doing!? Mother!?
What's this "fitting"!?
What's this "fitting"!?
Lady Aldyne
Oh, calm down, dear!
Trust me, you'll love it.
Trust me, you'll love it.
Head Maid
Miss Ludmilla, please stop this struggling.
Perhaps we should carry her?
Perhaps we should carry her?
Maid
Yes, that seems best.
Head Maid
On three, girls...
One, two, three!
One, two, three!
Ludmilla
How are you all so strong!? This is why I
never come home! Unhand me, all of you!
never come home! Unhand me, all of you!
Ludmilla
I'll remember this, Motheeeer!
Lady Aldyne
There, all set! Now then. Shall we chat,
Mister Finn?
Mister Finn?
Finn
U-um... I'd be honored.
Lord Aldyne
I'll go make sure everything else is ready.
Lady Aldyne
Haha, that's just like him, leaving just
because things got a little awkward.
because things got a little awkward.
Finn
Um, where did...Ludmilla get taken off to?
Lady Aldyne
Don't you worry, dear. You'll see her soon,
and she'll be even lovelier than usual.
and she'll be even lovelier than usual.
Finn
I-I see...
Lady Aldyne
I really must say, I never expected her to
bring home such a handsome young man.
bring home such a handsome young man.
Lady Aldyne
May I ask?
Finn
About what, my Lady?
Lady Aldyne
What is it that attracted you to her?
Finn
Oh, um...her concern for others, and her
hardworking spirit, I would say.
hardworking spirit, I would say.
Lady Aldyne
My! Such compliments. ♪
Lady Aldyne
But, hm...that sounds less like a lover, and
more like regard for a superior...
more like regard for a superior...
Finn
Oh, uh!
That's, uh...
That's, uh...
Finn
(Uh-oh! I have to change the topic,
and fast!)
and fast!)
Finn
—Ah! That white shield on the wall is
beautiful. And is that a real sword?
beautiful. And is that a real sword?
Lady Aldyne
Yes, those are some of the family treasures
of House Aldyne.
of House Aldyne.
Lady Aldyne
At least, I certainly assume it's a real
sword.
sword.
Lady Aldyne
Oh, I know! We should make these
Ludmilla's bridal instruments!
Ludmilla's bridal instruments!
Lady Aldyne
A white dress and a white sword and shield.
Isn't that just a wonderful idea?
Isn't that just a wonderful idea?
Lady Aldyne
What a capital suggestion! I expect nothing
less from my future son-in-law. ♪
less from my future son-in-law. ♪
Finn
(Phew, it looks like I was able to steer
the conversation away...)
the conversation away...)
Finn
Ah...so this is the white dress she
mentioned...
mentioned...
Lady Aldyne
Oh, she's just so lovely!
Wouldn't you agree, dear?
Wouldn't you agree, dear?
Lord Aldyne
Yes, indeed.
The flower of the Aldyne family!
The flower of the Aldyne family!
Ludmilla
Nngh...
???
Ah, I had wondered why the maids seemed
busy. To think I would meet a goddess!
busy. To think I would meet a goddess!
Ludmilla
You...
Ludmilla
Lord Crozier!?
But what are you doing here?
But what are you doing here?
Crozier
What else, but participating in your
marriage interview?
marriage interview?
Lord Aldyne
Lord Crozier, I believe you were requested
to wait with the others on the beachside?
to wait with the others on the beachside?
Crozier
Of course, Lord Aldyne. I simply lost my
way on the way to the washroom.
way on the way to the washroom.
Lord Aldyne
...Yes, it can be rather confusing.
Ludmilla
Father! My interview partner is Lord
Crozier!?
Crozier!?
Lord Aldyne
Yes, he is one of the candidates we
invited.
invited.
Ludmilla
One...? Candidates, plural!?
Lord Aldyne
There are five in total. Well, six, counting
the young man you brought along.
the young man you brought along.
Ludmilla
What kind of marriage interview is this!?
Crozier
What can I say, Ludmilla? You're quite a
catch, much more than you realize.
catch, much more than you realize.
Lord Aldyne
My apologies, Lord Crozier, but could you
return to the beach at your convenience?
return to the beach at your convenience?
Crozier
Yes, of course...
But may I ask, who is this?
But may I ask, who is this?
Finn
My name is Finn.
Um, I'm Ludmilla's—
Um, I'm Ludmilla's—
Lord Aldyne
He's another of the candidates.
Nothing more, and nothing less.
Nothing more, and nothing less.
Crozier
I see. Then, I will take my leave.
Another time, Ludmilla.
Another time, Ludmilla.
Ludmilla
Yes...
Finn
(Lord Crozier, huh...the Marshal seems
tense. I wonder what happened there.)
tense. I wonder what happened there.)
Ludmilla
...You did not tell me Lord Crozier would
be involved, Father.
be involved, Father.
Lord Aldyne
You certainly didn't take the time to ask.
Ludmilla
......
Ludmilla
So you intend for Finn to participate in
this, as well?
this, as well?
Lord Aldyne
Yes. You don't mind, do you, Mister Finn?
Finn
Not at all, my Lord. This is what I came
here for!
here for!
Lord Aldyne
...I like your spirit.
Go ahead to the beach, if you would.
Go ahead to the beach, if you would.
Finn
Understood.
Ludmilla
Ah, Finn.
Just a moment first, please.
Just a moment first, please.
Ludmilla
I'm sorry about all this.
I didn't think it would be such an ordeal.
I didn't think it would be such an ordeal.
Finn
It's okay, Marshal. I'm here to stop your
interview, and that's what I'll do.
interview, and that's what I'll do.
Ludmilla
Haha, good man. Now, about Crozier...
He's my ex-fiancé.
He's my ex-fiancé.
Finn
Fiancé?
Ludmilla
I broke the engagement when I became a
knight. I didn't realize he would be here...
knight. I didn't realize he would be here...
Ludmilla
My father's always liked him.
It's possible that...
It's possible that...
Ludmilla
No, nevermind. For now, just head down
to the beach. I'll join you soon.
to the beach. I'll join you soon.
Finn
Understood.
I'll go—
I'll go—
Lady Aldyne
Oh, is your little lovers' rendezvous over
already?
already?
Ludmilla
Mother!
Lady Aldyne
There's no need to be shy in front of your
mother, dear! ♪
mother, dear! ♪
Ludmilla
Just go, Finn...otherwise, she'll never
stop teasing me.
stop teasing me.
Finn
Okay!
Black Rose
Lord Aldyne
Now then, shall we get started with the
mingling?
mingling?
Lady Aldyne
Have fun, everyone! Try the canapes!
Ludmilla
Phew...finally out of that awful dress.
It exposes so much skin...
It exposes so much skin...
Finn
...Does the swimsuit cover more?
Ludmilla
I wear this all the time for swimming
training. It's so much better!
training. It's so much better!
Finn
I-I see.
Finn
(I should have expected the Marshal trains
in swimming, too...)
in swimming, too...)
???
Ah, a beautiful hibiscus blooms upon the
beachside! Oh, and Sir Finn is here too.
beachside! Oh, and Sir Finn is here too.
???
Looking good there, Brother!
Finn
Hey, I know those voices!
Nagi! Ga'Luga!
Nagi! Ga'Luga!
Ludmilla
You two!
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Ga'Luga
We were given a request by one of the
Aldyne servants before you two left Rigland.
Aldyne servants before you two left Rigland.
Nagi
Yes. And we realized that there would be
many lovely young women upon the—
many lovely young women upon the—
Nagi
Ahem, that we could be of use to you and
your esteemed family, Lady Ludmilla!
your esteemed family, Lady Ludmilla!
Finn
I did wonder where you two were.
You could have said something!
You could have said something!
Ga'Luga
Well, she insisted we leave immediately,
so...
so...
Ludmilla
A servant of the Aldyne family, you say?
Who was it?
Who was it?
Ga'Luga
I think she said her name was—
Clarice
Miss!
Welcome home, Miss.
Welcome home, Miss.
Ludmilla
Clarice! How are you settling in?
Clarice
Very well, thank you. It feels like a dream.
Ludmilla
I'm really glad to hear that.
Clarice
Much more importantly, Miss...
Aah, you look divine, truly divine.
Aah, you look divine, truly divine.
Ludmilla
Really? It's just a swimsuit.
Clarice
My eyes could be plucked from my head and
I would relish this as my last sight. Kuhuhu...
I would relish this as my last sight. Kuhuhu...
Nagi
Eeep...!
Finn
What's the matter, Nagi?
Nagi
Ah, call it a conditioned reflex...
When I hear Lady Clarice laugh, I just...
When I hear Lady Clarice laugh, I just...
Nagi
Well, I suppose this has its own specific
flavor of appeal in its own right...
flavor of appeal in its own right...
Ga'Luga
Looks like you're already acquainted.
She's always like this, then?
She's always like this, then?
Finn
Wait, she's the one who brought you here?
Ga'Luga
That's right.
Finn
(Huh...she doesn't look as scary as Nagi
seems to think.)
seems to think.)
Finn
Hi there, Clarice. I'm Finn.
Thanks for looking after these two.
Thanks for looking after these two.
Clarice
Ah...so you're Finn.
Finn
Hm?
Yeah. It's nice to meet you.
Yeah. It's nice to meet you.
Clarice
Indeed. Please do be careful, though.
Clarice
I have a habit of crushing insects that
wander where they don't belong.
wander where they don't belong.
Finn
Insects...?
Ludmilla
Ah, Clarice. Could I trouble you for a dri—
Clarice
Right away, Miss! I'll return in just a
moment!
moment!
Ludmilla
Thanks.
Nagi
...I felt my life flash before my eyes. But...
I think perhaps I could get used to that.
I think perhaps I could get used to that.
Finn
Yeah.
...Wait, what?
...Wait, what?
Noble A
Ah, you must be Lady Ludmilla!
For you— A bouquet of mountain flowers!
For you— A bouquet of mountain flowers!
Ludmilla
Oh, thanks.
I'm sorry, who...?
I'm sorry, who...?
Noble B
We are the candidates vying for your hand
in marriage, of course! And—
in marriage, of course! And—
Noble C
We're big fans of yours, as well!
Could I shake your hand?
Could I shake your hand?
Noble D
Hey! Hands off!
Don't forget our gentlemen's agreement!
Don't forget our gentlemen's agreement!
Noble C
Oh, right!
Ludmilla
Gentlemen's agreement?
Noble A
Yes. You see, we're fans of you both as
knights and as nobility.
knights and as nobility.
Noble B
It's an honor among honors just to meet you!
Noble C
That's right! And so, we formed an alliance
to show our regard for you, together.
to show our regard for you, together.
Ludmilla
I...see?
Noble D
To be honest, none of us have the standing
to marry into House Aldyne anyway...
to marry into House Aldyne anyway...
Noble A
But that hardly matters!
Noble B
If there's even the slightest chance,
we'll jump at the opportunity!
we'll jump at the opportunity!
Noble C
What say you, fellow gentlemen?
Let's have it out fair and square!
Let's have it out fair and square!
Finn
(Fans of the Marshal...they see what a great
knight she is, too! That's fantastic!)
knight she is, too! That's fantastic!)
Finn
Yeah!
Fair and square!
Fair and square!
Ludmilla
H-hey, Finn!
What are you getting carried away for?
What are you getting carried away for?
Crozier
Yes, fair and square, indeed.
Ludmilla
You too, Lord Crozier? I remember you
used to tease me when we were children.
used to tease me when we were children.
Crozier
Only because your reactions were so
entertaining. Like that time at the river...
entertaining. Like that time at the river...
Ludmilla
W-we promised never to speak of that!
Crozier
Ah, yes, of course, haha.
Clarice
Do you intend to leave them alone together?
Finn
Whoa!
When did you get behind me!?
When did you get behind me!?
Clarice
That's not important.
Clarice
Do you, her lover, intend to watch while
Miss talks to that stuffed shirt?
Miss talks to that stuffed shirt?
Finn
Well, I mean...
They seem like they're having fun?
They seem like they're having fun?
Clarice
How considerate. I've already identified
several dozen ways to kill him.
several dozen ways to kill him.
Finn
Kill...?
Clarice
Just a joke, Kuhuhu.
A simple joke.
A simple joke.
Finn
I... I see.
Ludmilla
(Hm? Clarice and Finn seem to be getting
along. I wonder what they're talking about.)
along. I wonder what they're talking about.)
Crozier
I must say, you seem quite taken with him.
Ludmilla
Oh, no, that's not it.
Crozier
He had better keep a closer eye on you, or
he might find you've been stolen away...
he might find you've been stolen away...
Clarice
—!
Crozier
Oh! Well, now, this is a surprise.
Clarice
I will thank you not to touch my Mistress.
Ludmilla
Clarice! What are you doing?
Clarice
Simply preventing you from being dirtied,
Miss.
Miss.
Crozier
Dirtied?
Ludmilla
I'm sorry about that. She's sensitive.
Crozier
Not at all. It's inspiring to see one so loyal
to her employer.
to her employer.
Ludmilla
Thank you, for understanding.
Clarice
The sunlight is too strong here, Miss.
Let's go this way, into the shade.
Let's go this way, into the shade.
Clarice
Your lord parents arranged for a delicious
cake, see? Would you like some?
cake, see? Would you like some?
Ludmilla
I'm coming, I'm coming.
You don't have to pull me.
You don't have to pull me.
Clarice
My apologies, Miss, but one can never be
too careful of the snakes in the grass.
too careful of the snakes in the grass.
Ludmilla
But this is a beach. There is no grass.
Clarice
Ah, but the snakes are ever present.
Don't worry, I'll keep you safe.
Don't worry, I'll keep you safe.
Clarice
Forever and ever, my Mistress...
Finn
(She got over there so fast...
I didn't even see her move!)
I didn't even see her move!)
Finn
What kind of servant is Clarice,
anyway?
anyway?
Ga'Luga
I feel like Nagi's better suited to answer
that.
that.
Nagi
Ah, well, I can hardly claim to be an
expert myself, much as I would like to be...
expert myself, much as I would like to be...
Ga'Luga
But you know more than we do.
Nagi
I suppose so...just know that, as they say,
every rose has its thorns.
every rose has its thorns.
Nagi
But she certainly is a beauty!
Terrifying, though!
Terrifying, though!
Finn
That's not really what I was asking...
Crozier
If I recall correctly, she was employed as a
maid by the Aldynes in Ludmilla's youth.
maid by the Aldynes in Ludmilla's youth.
Crozier
At least, until a certain incident.
Finn
Lord Crozier.
You know about Clarice?
You know about Clarice?
Crozier
In our social sphere, everyone knows
everyone. Gossip is a matter of course.
everyone. Gossip is a matter of course.
Crozier
From what I've heard, she was thrown from
House Aldyne in disgrace.
House Aldyne in disgrace.
Finn
Disgrace?
What did she do?
What did she do?
Crozier
The worst thing a servant can do;
she betrayed her employers' trust.
she betrayed her employers' trust.
Finn
But if they hired her back, they must have
reconciled, I guess.
reconciled, I guess.
Crozier
I wonder. Trust, once lost, is not so easily
restored, particularly for nobility.
restored, particularly for nobility.
Crozier
Someone must have pulled some strings
to make this happen, I'm sure of it.
to make this happen, I'm sure of it.
Finn
Pulled some strings...
Noble A
Ah, so her name is Clarice!
Noble B
What a beauty! She's wasted as a maid!
Noble C
I wonder if she would want to come clean
my mansion, too...
my mansion, too...
Noble D
Everyone! Have you gone mad!?
Don't forget the agreement!
Don't forget the agreement!
Noble A
Rule 23!
Do not be distracted by another's beauty!
Do not be distracted by another's beauty!
Noble B
But even so, I can't help but think...
Noble C
Me too! I know what you mean!
Clarice
I apologize, sirs, but I am my Mistress's
maid, and hers alone.
maid, and hers alone.
Finn
Clarice!?
You did it again!
You did it again!
Clarice
My sincere apologies, but you are, in all
respects, entirely beneath my notice.
respects, entirely beneath my notice.
Noble A
Beneath your notice!?
Clarice
Wholly and entirely without merit.
Noble B
How dare you!
Noble C
Hmm? Actually...
Noble D
I dunno, I kind of like this...
Noble A
I suppose there's no rule that says we can't
be verbally abused by another beauty.
be verbally abused by another beauty.
Noble B
Indeed, the gentlemen's agreement allows it.
Noble C
In that case, please give us more!
Nagi
And for me, as well!
Clarice
...I think I may be sick.
Lord Aldyne
Clarice!
Don't be rude to the guests!
Don't be rude to the guests!
Noble A
Not at all, Lord Aldyne!
In fact, it's rather stimulating.
In fact, it's rather stimulating.
Noble B
Indeed! I can hardly get enough!
Lord Aldyne
W-well, if you're all certain...
Ludmilla
Clarice! There you are. I got worried when
she ran off, but it looks like things are fine.
she ran off, but it looks like things are fine.
Finn
Ludmilla...
Finn
(I'm still wondering about Clarice, but it
seems like a complicated situation...)
seems like a complicated situation...)
Ludmilla
Finn? What is it?
Finn
Ah, no, it's nothing.
Ludmilla
If you say so.
Lady Aldyne
My, my! Here we are in such lovely scenery,
and you two look so unfulfilled!
and you two look so unfulfilled!
Lady Aldyne
You really must be more proactive, Mister
Finn. You do have rivals, remember!
Finn. You do have rivals, remember!
Finn
P-proactive?
Ludmilla
Mother, please, that's not appropriate.
Lady Aldyne
Honestly, youth is wasted on the young!
Come now, hold hands, at least!
Come now, hold hands, at least!
Finn
(W-what should we do?)
Ludmilla
(Calm down, or she'll suspect us.
We have no choice but to do it.)
We have no choice but to do it.)
Ludmilla
(Think back to our survival training. In times
of need, we huddle to share warmth!)
of need, we huddle to share warmth!)
Finn
(Right! Just like training in the mountains...
We can do this!)
We can do this!)
Ludmilla
(On three. One, two...!)
Lady Aldyne
...You're holding hands, so why do you both
look so intense?
look so intense?
Lady Aldyne
Well, no matter. Why not enjoy a little
beach stroll like this?
beach stroll like this?
Ludmilla
(Remember how we trained on sand sprints.
Let's use that!)
Let's use that!)
Finn
(You got it, Marshal!)
Lady Aldyne
Wait! You're supposed to be strolling,
not running! I swear, you kids...
not running! I swear, you kids...
Lady Aldyne
I know! Why not feed each other?
Surely that won't go in a strange direction.
Surely that won't go in a strange direction.
Finn
(Marshal! What training can we use for
this one?)
this one?)
Ludmilla
(Um...uh... The ad-lib contest from last
year's Midwinter party!)
year's Midwinter party!)
Finn
(Huh!? That time everyone swapped clothes!?
How is that going to help!?)
How is that going to help!?)
Ludmilla
(It was hilarious!)
Finn
(O-okay, fine. We'll ad-lib it...)
Lady Aldyne
What are you two waiting for?
Go ahead!
Go ahead!
Ludmilla
Okay, Finn.
S-say aah.
S-say aah.
Finn
Aah...
Ludmilla
Huh. This is actually kind of fun.
Here, have another.
Here, have another.
Finn
Another? Uh, okay.
Nom.
Nom.
Ludmilla
How is it?
Finn
Mm! It's good!
Ludmilla
Excellent!
Lady Aldyne
There, finally acting like lovers.
Honestly, these two take work.
Honestly, these two take work.
Clarice
......
Clarice
(How dare he... I was wrong.
He is an enemy, after all.)
He is an enemy, after all.)
Clarice
(How utterly, entirely, unspeakably,
unforgivably unpleasant...)
unforgivably unpleasant...)
Clarice
(I will not allow him to tarnish you any
further, Miss. I swear...!)
further, Miss. I swear...!)
Any Other Day
Lord Aldyne
Now, we've all had our fun, but the hour
is getting late.
is getting late.
Lord Aldyne
The interview will begin tomorrow. I would
recommend you all get a good night's sleep.
recommend you all get a good night's sleep.
Finn
(I can see how an interview for getting
married would be exhausting...)
married would be exhausting...)
Finn
(Yeah. I'll have to rest up.)
Ludmilla
Finn, thank you for today.
I hope I can count on you tomorrow, too.
I hope I can count on you tomorrow, too.
Finn
Of course. We're almost there.
You should rest up too, Ludmilla.
You should rest up too, Ludmilla.
Ludmilla
I will. Thanks.
Finn
If you'll excuse me.
Ludmilla
Now to find my room...
Ludmilla
Phew...nothing like a hot bath.
Now to turn out the—
Now to turn out the—
(Creak!)
Ludmilla
(Someone's here, by the bed!)
Ludmilla
Show yourself!
...Clarice!
...Clarice!
Clarice
Good evening, Miss.
Ludmilla
Huh? I locked the door.
How did you get in?
How did you get in?
Clarice
The window was open, after all.
Ludmilla
This is the third floor...
Well, I know you can climb that.
Well, I know you can climb that.
Clarice
I'm honored that you remember so much
about me, Miss. Kuhuhu.
about me, Miss. Kuhuhu.
Ludmilla
Of course I do.
Did you need something?
Did you need something?
Clarice
Yes. I have a present for you.
Ludmilla
A present? Is that...a plush Lightling?
It's...
It's...
Ludmilla
It's so cute!
Clarice
Kuhuhu. Thank you for saying so.
Ludmilla
This is hand-stitched...
Did you make this for me?
Did you make this for me?
Clarice
Yes, Miss. With love in each and every
stitch.
stitch.
Ludmilla
I never had the patience for needlework.
This is so detailed...I love it.
This is so detailed...I love it.
Clarice
Ah...!
Clarice
T-then, here! I have these for you, as well!
Ludmilla
A Nocteddy! And a Flortuga! Even a Flamby!
They're all too cute...!
They're all too cute...!
Clarice
Kuhuhu... I'm so glad you like them, Miss.
So very glad...
So very glad...
Clarice
Shall I make you more? Enough to fill up
this room?
this room?
Ludmilla
No, that's too much.
Clarice
...Forgive my impertinence, Miss. I didn't
mean to...I didn't...
mean to...I didn't...
Clarice
I'm sorry. Please don't send me away again!
Ludmilla
Clarice, easy. I'm not angry.
I'm sorry I was short with you.
I'm sorry I was short with you.
Ludmilla
You're already so busy, I mean.
I couldn't put more work on you.
I couldn't put more work on you.
Clarice
...If I may, Miss... I would like to make
them. For you...if you would like them.
them. For you...if you would like them.
Ludmilla
Only if you have the time, okay? If you want
to that badly, then I would love them.
to that badly, then I would love them.
Ludmilla
I'll treasure anything you make for me.
Each and every one.
Each and every one.
Ludmilla
...Clarice. When faced with a choice, is it
greedy to say you want both options?
greedy to say you want both options?
Clarice
Not at all. I think it is a wonderful idea.
You never fail to impress, Miss.
You never fail to impress, Miss.
Ludmilla
Haha. I can't take credit for this one;
I have Finn to thank for that.
I have Finn to thank for that.
Clarice
Finn...
Clarice
That man?
Clarice
What would you like for your next plush,
Miss? I could get started right now.
Miss? I could get started right now.
Ludmilla
No, this is fine. More importantly, you don't
have to call me Miss anymore. We're equals.
have to call me Miss anymore. We're equals.
Clarice
Equals...then, would you care to sleep
together, as we used to? I'll read you a story.
together, as we used to? I'll read you a story.
Ludmilla
I don't think I need one...
Ludmilla
But why not? It might be nice to sleep
together again.
together again.
Clarice
Then, please allow me to tuck you in first.
Ludmilla
Sure.
Ludmilla
Haha, what a strange feeling. How many
years has it been?
years has it been?
Clarice
Do you truly not want a story, Miss?
Ludmilla
No, I'm fine. Clarice...
Are you happy working here? Truly?
Are you happy working here? Truly?
Clarice
Yes, Miss. Everyone has been very kind to
me, and they never bring up what I did.
me, and they never bring up what I did.
Ludmilla
I see. I'm happy to hear that.
Ludmilla
...Then I suppose I have to fulfill my
promise with Father.
promise with Father.
Clarice
A promise with the master?
Clarice
...Miss, was my re-employment a condition
of this promise?
of this promise?
Ludmilla
Well...
Clarice
I thought it was strange, suddenly receiving
such an offer.
such an offer.
Clarice
To think you offered yourself up in exchange
for my sake...
for my sake...
Ludmilla
You have good intuition. I can't get
anything past you, can I?
anything past you, can I?
Ludmilla
That's right. That was my condition for
participating in this marriage interview.
participating in this marriage interview.
Ludmilla
But don't get me wrong, I decided it on my
own. You don't owe me anything.
own. You don't owe me anything.
Clarice
Miss...
Ludmilla
Come on. We'll have an early start
tomorrow.
tomorrow.
Clarice
...Indeed.
Please rest well, Miss.
Please rest well, Miss.
Ludmilla
You'd better get some sleep too, okay?
Clarice
Of course.
Ludmilla
Good night, Clarice.
Clarice
...Good night, Miss.
Clarice
Ah...she looks so peaceful in sleep.
So cute...
So cute...
Clarice
Don't worry, Miss.
Clarice
I know you don't want this.
I'll stop them all, for you.
I'll stop them all, for you.
Clarice
My...
Clarice
My beloved Mistress.
The Contest
Finn
(Today's the day... But why are we being
shipped off to a deserted island?)
shipped off to a deserted island?)
Finn
...What exactly do you do in a
marriage interview, anyway?
marriage interview, anyway?
Ludmilla
Normally, both partners and their parents
meet and discuss terms...or so I thought.
meet and discuss terms...or so I thought.
Ludmilla
Father, what exactly is the plan here?
Lord Aldyne
Now that we're here, I'll explain the rules
for the trial by combat.
for the trial by combat.
Ludmilla
Trial by combat!?
Ludmilla
Is that the marriage interview?
Lord Aldyne
Yes. This is an Aldyne family tradition,
passed down through the ages of our House.
passed down through the ages of our House.
Lord Aldyne
Why, I myself won your mother's hand in
honorable combat.
honorable combat.
Lady Aldyne
You should have seen him back then!
He was very dashing. ♪
He was very dashing. ♪
Finn
I guess they're serious about this.
Ludmilla
...So it would seem.
Lord Aldyne
So you have it. Any who do not feel up to
the challenge, speak now.
the challenge, speak now.
Noble A
Stand firm, gentlemen! Remember rule 3
of the gentlemen's agreement!
of the gentlemen's agreement!
Noble B
No matter the situation, do not let Lady
Ludmilla see you falter!
Ludmilla see you falter!
Noble C
If we backed down now, we would be in
violation of our sacred oath!
violation of our sacred oath!
Noble D
We'll overcome any obstacle, for her sake!
Lord Aldyne
What about you, Mister Finn?
Finn
I would be proud to fight for Ludmilla.
I'm in, my Lord!
I'm in, my Lord!
Ludmilla
Thank you, Finn.
Crozier
Of course I will participate as well.
This time for sure, you'll be mine.
This time for sure, you'll be mine.
Ludmilla
Lord Crozier...
Lord Aldyne
No retirements, understood.
Now then, the rules.
Now then, the rules.
Lord Aldyne
First, this is not a battle to the death.
Instead, you will be competing...
Instead, you will be competing...
Lord Aldyne
To locate the treasures hidden somewhere
on this island!
on this island!
Finn
Treasures?
Lord Aldyne
Indeed.
Lord Aldyne
A divine stone, a branch of silver, the skin
of a salamander, a dragon's pearl...
of a salamander, a dragon's pearl...
Lord Aldyne
A sparrow's cowrie shell, and a sacred leaf
that can cure all ills.
that can cure all ills.
Lord Aldyne
You must find one of these, and board the
ship home by midday tomorrow.
ship home by midday tomorrow.
Lord Aldyne
These two will serve as your boatsmen.
Ga'Luga
Guess that's our role this time, Brother.
Nagi
Do your best, Sir Finn! We will be cheering
you on!
you on!
Lord Aldyne
We will be awaiting your success.
Lord Aldyne
Come along, Ludmilla. I'm afraid there would
be little for us to do even if we stayed.
be little for us to do even if we stayed.
Ludmilla
...Understood, Father.
Finn—
Finn—
Finn
Leave it to me. I'll find those treasures.
Ludmilla
I know.
Just don't be reckless.
Just don't be reckless.
Finn
I won't!
Ga'Luga
Looks like it's time, so...
Let the contest begin!
Let the contest begin!
Nagi
We will be waiting for you here at midday
tomorrow, treasures or no!
tomorrow, treasures or no!
Finn
Right. Let's get looking!
Finn
(Phew, this island's pretty huge...)
Finn
(And there are a lot of monsters. But not
many dangerous ones, at least.)
many dangerous ones, at least.)
Finn
At this rate, I should find a trea—
(Whump!)
Finn
Huh?
Finn
W-whoa, the ground!
Aaah!
Aaah!
(Whomp!)
Finn
Oof...
What is this, a pitfall?
What is this, a pitfall?
Finn
This is too deep for one of the others to
have dug it so fast...
have dug it so fast...
Finn
(I need to get out of here fast. The walls
are really steep, though...)
are really steep, though...)
Finn
...Phew.
I'm out.
I'm out.
Finn
But really, who made that?
(Click.)
Finn
...Did I just step on something?
(Whoosh!)
Finn
Wha—! An arrow trap!?
Finn
(No one could have built that since we
arrived...)
arrived...)
Finn
(Someone's putting these things all over
the place!)
the place!)
Finn
But if I can get past them all, I should be
able to find whoever's setting them up.
able to find whoever's setting them up.
Finn
Alright...
Full speed ahead!
Full speed ahead!
(Whoosh! Thud! Click, click! Thump!)
Finn
There are so many traps, but they're not
very well-made.
very well-made.
Finn
I used to be a hunter, you know!
This isn't enough to even slow me down!
This isn't enough to even slow me down!
Finn
Huff, huff...
Finn
It's started to rain... It'll be harder to set
up traps in this. Now's my chance!
up traps in this. Now's my chance!
Finn
...There! I see them. If I circle around...
(I've got you now!)
Finn
There you are! You're the one who's
been making all these traps, aren't you!?
been making all these traps, aren't you!?
Finn
...Clarice!?
Clarice
...I didn't expect you to evade them all.
Finn
What are you doing?
Did someone put you up to this?
Did someone put you up to this?
Clarice
No. This is purely under my own motivation.
Clarice
As is this!
Finn
!?
What are you doing!?
What are you doing!?
Clarice
Protecting my Mistress!
Finn
Ludmilla?
Clarice
You have no right to speak her name.
Finn
Wait, wait! You've got it all wrong!
Clarice
Enough!
Finn
(She's so fast! I can't keep up!)
Finn
Ah...!
Clarice
You want the Aldyne name, is that it? A
noble title to call your own?
noble title to call your own?
Clarice
I will never let you have her.
I'll kill you here, myself!
I'll kill you here, myself!
Clarice
Even if she comes to hate me...!
Finn
(I see... She's trying to stop the interview,
for Ludmilla's sake!)
for Ludmilla's sake!)
Finn
(But even so, this is taking it too far!)
Finn
Listen, Clarice, it's not what you think!
Clarice
What isn't!?
Finn
The Marshal and I aren't lovers.
We're faking it.
We're faking it.
Clarice
...Liar.
Finn
It's the truth.
Finn
The Marshal wants to stay a knight. We're
just pretending so she can do that!
just pretending so she can do that!
Clarice
...What?
Finn
The Marshal's my commanding officer, and
I owe her my life many times over.
I owe her my life many times over.
Finn
If she doesn't want to marry anyone, then
I'll do whatever I can to help her!
I'll do whatever I can to help her!
Clarice
...Would you stake your life on that?
Finn
If I'm lying, then you can stab me right
through the throat. I promise.
through the throat. I promise.
Clarice
.........
Finn
.........
Clarice
...Your eyes look just like hers.
The day she saved me...
The day she saved me...
Clarice
...Though I would rather not,
I'll trust you for now.
I'll trust you for now.
Clarice
But false lovers or not, you've stood by
her side for too long.
her side for too long.
Clarice
Know that I consider you my primary enemy.
Finn
Enemy!?
Clarice
Kuhuhu. I recommend you take care while
walking alone at night...
walking alone at night...
Finn
(She's accepted me as an ally, but it looks
like she still doesn't trust me at all...)
like she still doesn't trust me at all...)
Finn
(Well, that's also out of worry for the
Marshal, I'm sure.)
Marshal, I'm sure.)
Finn
Okay. Together, we're sure to save her!
Good to have you, Clarice!
Good to have you, Clarice!
Clarice
I neither need nor want your help, but
I'll accept it. For my Mistress!
I'll accept it. For my Mistress!
On The Horizon
Finn
The rain's really coming down, huh?
This is no time to be looking for treasures.
This is no time to be looking for treasures.
Clarice
Sigh. What an unfortunate turn of events.
How distasteful.
How distasteful.
Finn
Distasteful...?
Clarice
I would much preferred to have put you
down in the forest.
down in the forest.
Finn
(She's not joking, huh. Thank goodness I
cleared up that misunderstanding...)
cleared up that misunderstanding...)
Finn
Still, you'll want to be careful not to catch
cold in those wet clothes.
cold in those wet clothes.
Clarice
That won't be a problem.
Finn
Huh?
W-wait, why are you undressing!?
W-wait, why are you undressing!?
Clarice
As you said, I could catch a cold in wet
clothes.
clothes.
Finn
I don't think your underwear's any better...!
Clarice
You really are dull, aren't you?
Clarice
This is a swimsuit.
Finn
O-oh... I see.
Clarice
Yes. It's a point of pride to be prepared
for anything.
for anything.
Clarice
...Mind your gaze or I'll remove your eyes.
Finn
Ah, sorry...!
It's just, you're very pretty.
It's just, you're very pretty.
Clarice
Pretty...!?
Clarice
...I would much prefer to hear that from
my Mistress.
my Mistress.
Finn
Haha. You're really fond of her, aren't you?
Clarice
Yes. I love her.
Clarice
Beyond our stations, our sex...I love her.
You could never understand.
You could never understand.
Finn
...There's a lot I don't understand about
love still, yeah.
love still, yeah.
Finn
But I don't think your stations, or being
both women, matters, does it? You love her.
both women, matters, does it? You love her.
Clarice
...
Clarice
...It's easy to say such things,
from the outside.
from the outside.
Finn
What do you like best about her, anyway?
Clarice
Ah! Well, that should be obvious.
Everything about her!
Everything about her!
Finn
I-I see.
Clarice
We do have to pass the time somehow. I'll
start with my list of the top 100 things.
start with my list of the top 100 things.
Finn
Top 100!?
Clarice
Do pay attention. If you don't, I'll be forced
to assume you lied, and kill you right here.
to assume you lied, and kill you right here.
Finn
(I guess I don't really have a choice...not
that I could leave with the rain, anyway.)
that I could leave with the rain, anyway.)
Clarice
From number 100, then!
Clarice
Kuhuhu! And the number 1 thing I love is
the angelic way she looks when she sleeps...
the angelic way she looks when she sleeps...
Clarice
Oh, listen to me. I really do tend to go on.
Finn
Hey, looks like the rain's stopped.
(Growl...)
Finn
Was that you? I guess all that talking
really made you hungry.
really made you hungry.
Clarice
How embarrassing...not a word of this to
my Mistress, if you please.
my Mistress, if you please.
Finn
Don't worry. Actually, I found some food
in the forest a while ago.
in the forest a while ago.
Finn
These fruits look pretty tasty, right?
Clarice
Ah, these are deadly poison if eaten raw.
Finn
Huh!?
Then what about these?
Then what about these?
Clarice
No, these will make you hallucinate.
And then you'll die.
And then you'll die.
Clarice
Both are edible once cooked, though.
Finn
Well, that's good. Let's get a fire going.
Uh, let's see...
Uh, let's see...
Clarice
You truly are useless. Here, allow me.
I will expect your assistance in return.
I will expect your assistance in return.
Finn
Of course! Cooking's more fun when you
do it together.
do it together.
Clarice
...Sigh.
I find you difficult to deal with.
I find you difficult to deal with.
Clarice
Hurry and gather some firewood, if you
please. It'll be dark soon.
please. It'll be dark soon.
Finn
You got it.
Finn
Mm, that was good! I can't believe you made
something so tasty out of just what I found.
something so tasty out of just what I found.
Clarice
Spare me your flattery.
Finn
No, it's true! See? We ate everything.
Clarice
They say hunger is the best spice.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Finn
Huh? Where are you going?
Clarice
I may have determined that you're not a
threat for the time being...
threat for the time being...
Clarice
But there are still five other wretches on
this island after my Mistress.
this island after my Mistress.
Clarice
Something must be done about them.
Finn
But the forest is dangerous at night. What if
you get hurt?
you get hurt?
Clarice
...What happens, will happen. I have no
desire to be worried over by you.
desire to be worried over by you.
Finn
By me, sure.
But what about the Marshal?
But what about the Marshal?
Finn
Wouldn't she be worried if something
happened to you?
happened to you?
Clarice
Miss...
Clarice
...I suppose you're right. It wouldn't do to
worry or upset my Mistress.
worry or upset my Mistress.
Finn
Thanks, Clarice.
Clarice
I've done nothing seeking, nor worth,
your thanks.
your thanks.
Finn
Haha, I just wanted to say it anyway.
Clarice
Hmph.
You truly are a strange one.
You truly are a strange one.
???
—Uwaaaaah!
Finn
Mmh...it's morning?
What was that scream?
What was that scream?
Finn
Clarice!?
Clarice
Right here.
Yaawn... I just woke up myself.
Yaawn... I just woke up myself.
Finn
Okay...a monster attack, then?
Finn
(But all the monsters on this island are
supposed to be pretty docile...)
supposed to be pretty docile...)
Finn
I have a bad feeling about this.
Let's go check it out.
Let's go check it out.
Clarice
I suppose I'll accompany you. I could use
a strong monster for my traps.
a strong monster for my traps.
Finn
I think it came from around here...
???
H-help meeee!
Heeeeelp!
Heeeeelp!
Finn
Over there!
Monster
Grrrr!
Monster
Grrrrrrr!!
Noble A
T-these monsters...
Noble B
They're far too strong!
Noble C
We're surrounded!
Noble D
Surely the gods have abandoned us...
Finn
It's those four nobles!
Clarice
Ah, yes. The pieces of human rubbish.
Finn
They're totally surrounded.
We have to help them!
We have to help them!
Clarice
Wait.
Finn
What do you mean!?
If we don't hurry—
If we don't hurry—
Clarice
Then four of our obstacles will simply
cease to be a problem.
cease to be a problem.
Finn
We can't just sit back and watch them die!
Finn
If the Marshal...if Ludmilla were here, what
do you think she'd do?
do you think she'd do?
Finn
She would save them, right?
Don't you think so?
Don't you think so?
Clarice
W-well...
Finn
(This is no time to be arguing.
We have to help them!)
We have to help them!)
Monster
Grrrr!!
Noble D
S-stay away! Nooooo!
Finn
Haaaa!
Noble A
Y-you...
Finn
Are you okay!? We have to get to the beach.
If we make it out to the open, we can—
If we make it out to the open, we can—
Monster
Gyraaaagh!
Finn
Damn it, I missed one!?
???
Hmph!
Clarice
You turned your back on an enemy.
I expected better.
I expected better.
Finn
Clarice!
Thanks. You saved me.
Thanks. You saved me.
Clarice
My Mistress would have done it.
That's the only reason.
That's the only reason.
Clarice
—Here they come.
Monster
Grrrr!
Monster
Grrrrrr!!
Noble C
T-there's even more of them!
Finn
(Something's not right. They're acting in
concert...and why are they so riled up?)
concert...and why are they so riled up?)
Finn
(...Now's not the time.
We have to fight!)
We have to fight!)
Finn
We have to get out of here.
Clarice!
Clarice!
Clarice
Very well, if I must!
Crozier
If I may ask...
What time is it?
What time is it?
Nagi
Hmm...
Close to midday.
Close to midday.
Crozier
Just about time to launch the ship,
I would imagine.
I would imagine.
Ga'Luga
Not yet.
Crozier
So you keep saying. Is piloting the ship not
what you were hired for?
what you were hired for?
Ga'Luga
The boss said the exact timing was
up to our discretion.
up to our discretion.
Nagi
...And in my estimation, we still have time.
Crozier
...Well. That's a problem.
Ga'Luga
What?
Crozier
Prepare the ship to leave, immediately.
That's an order.
That's an order.
Nagi
An order, you say?
Ga'Luga
Feh. I knew I didn't like the look of you
from the very start.
from the very start.
Crozier
If you really must complain, do so while
making your preparations.
making your preparations.
Crozier
I have no intention of being trapped on this
island for another night.
island for another night.
Ga'Luga
(He's right. Looking at the sky...
A storm's coming. A big one.)
A storm's coming. A big one.)
Ga'Luga
Fine, fine.
Nagi, let's get it ready.
Nagi, let's get it ready.
Nagi
Are you sure?
But, Sir Finn...
But, Sir Finn...
Ga'Luga
Once we dump this one off, we can come
right back. Still in time for midday, even.
right back. Still in time for midday, even.
Nagi
I see.
Then let us make all possible haste.
Then let us make all possible haste.
Ga'Luga
Yeah.
Ga'Luga
(Wait for us, Brother.
We'll be back for you, I swear!)
We'll be back for you, I swear!)
Finn
Huff, huff... That took longer than I thought.
But we're almost—
But we're almost—
Clarice
We're too late.
It's past time...
It's past time...
Finn
Huh? Right, the deadline.
But that means...
But that means...
Clarice
Crozier isn't here. Which means it's
likely that he has left the island.
likely that he has left the island.
Clarice
If he has, then...
Then...
Then...
Finn
But wait! Ludmilla said she doesn't want
to get married!
to get married!
Clarice
With all the conditions met, her protests
will fall upon deaf ears.
will fall upon deaf ears.
Finn
Then...the Marshal...
Clarice
She'll be forced to leave the Knights, and
take that vile man as her husband...
take that vile man as her husband...
Finn
That's...
???
Gyaaaaaaaaaaah!
Finn
That came from above us!
What was—
What was—
Drake Monster
Gyaaaaaah!
Finn
(That thing's way more powerful than
anything we've seen so far!)
anything we've seen so far!)
Clarice
Ah, Mistress, forgive me...I failed you.
I may as well give myself to this dragon...
I may as well give myself to this dragon...
Finn
Don't give up hope! There must still be
something we can do!
something we can do!
Finn
(This is a mission...a mission given to me by
the Knights, and by the Marshal!)
the Knights, and by the Marshal!)
Finn
(For her sake...
I can't give up!)
I can't give up!)
Finn
Clarice, I'm gonna need your help.
Clarice
To do what?
Finn
...I'm gonna tame that drake.
And then—
And then—
Clarice
...You intend to ride it off the island!?
That's insane!
That's insane!
Finn
Yeah, it would be totally impossible alone.
But with your help, I think we can do it!
But with your help, I think we can do it!
Clarice
Finn...
Clarice
Kuhuhu. Very well, then. For my Mistress...
I refuse to give up!
I refuse to give up!
Noble A
We can't do much, but...
Nobles
If there's any way we can help, let us know!
Finn
Yeah. We'll all get off this island, together!
The Winner Is...?
Crozier
My Lord Aldyne. I have returned.
Lord Aldyne
Ah, welcome back. It seems like you were
the only one to retrieve a treasure in time.
the only one to retrieve a treasure in time.
Crozier
Yes, it does appear that way.
Ga'Luga
Nagi, we're going back out.
Nagi
As you say!
Lord Aldyne
Wait. The sea is growing rough; how do you
intend to cross in such a small boat?
intend to cross in such a small boat?
Lord Aldyne
There will be time to rescue the others
after the storm has subsided.
after the storm has subsided.
Ga'Luga
Sorry, Boss, but that's just how it is.
My Brother's waiting for us out there.
My Brother's waiting for us out there.
Nagi
If I must, I will swim across the water with
the ancient swimming arts of my people!
the ancient swimming arts of my people!
Ludmilla
Father, let me go with them. The three of
us will be able to handle the boat.
us will be able to handle the boat.
Lord Aldyne
I forbid it!
Ludmilla
Father!
???
Gyaaaaaaaaaaah!
Ludmilla
That cry!
Drake Monster
Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Ludmilla
A drake!?
Wait...
Wait...
Lord Aldyne
Guards, to your posts! A monster has
entered the villa grounds!
entered the villa grounds!
Ludmilla
Wait! There's...
There's someone on its back!
There's someone on its back!
Lord Aldyne
What!?
Finn
Sorry for all the noise, everyone!
We're back, though!
We're back, though!
Ludmilla
Finn! You tamed this monster and flew it
across the open ocean!?
across the open ocean!?
Ludmilla
You reckless...I ought to court-martial you.
Finn
But we made it! And we're on time too,
aren't we?
aren't we?
Ludmilla
That's right!
Nagi, what time is it?
Nagi, what time is it?
Nagi
Midday on the dot!
Just barely a pass...but a pass all the same!
Just barely a pass...but a pass all the same!
Ga'Luga
Hah! Well done, Brother! Looks like we
didn't need to worry after all.
didn't need to worry after all.
Ga'Luga
Hm. So that means the contest is all a big
tie, right?
tie, right?
Lord Aldyne
There's still the matter of the treasures!
Do any of you have one?
Do any of you have one?
Noble A
I was so busy running away from the
monsters...
monsters...
Noble B
Same...
Noble C
I'm afraid I don't have anything.
Noble D
Well, at least we still have our lives...
Lord Aldyne
I see. And you, Mister Finn?
Do you have a treasure?
Do you have a treasure?
Finn
I do! This is the "sacred leaf that can cure
all ills".
all ills".
Lord Aldyne
W-what!?
But that's...!
But that's...!
Ludmilla
Why do you seem so surprised, Father?
Lord Aldyne
Well, I...
Clarice
Do you think it could be fake, master?
Lord Aldyne
Clarice? Why are you with them?
Clarice
That hardly matters. Please, confirm
whether this leaf is real or not.
whether this leaf is real or not.
Lord Aldyne
But how?
Clarice
Simple. We'll mortally wound someone here,
then have them consume the leaf.
then have them consume the leaf.
Clarice
If the wound heals, it will be confirmed as
the real article.
the real article.
Lord Aldyne
B-but that sounds so dangerous!
Who would possibly—
Who would possibly—
Clarice
Finn, prepare the leaf, if you would.
Finn
Huh? Wait a minute, you can't mean to—!
Clarice
For my Mistress, I'll do anything.
Finn
(...!
She took the leaf!)
She took the leaf!)
Clarice
Now, if you all will observe this knife
closely...
closely...
(Shunk!)
Clarice
......Nngh...!
Ludmilla
Clarice!! What have you done!?
Quick, the leaf...!
Quick, the leaf...!
Clarice
M-Miss...
Nnh... Mm...
Nnh... Mm...
Clarice
.........Huff, huff.
L-look, Miss...at my wound...
L-look, Miss...at my wound...
Ludmilla
...! You stabbed so deeply, but there isn't
even the faintest mark there anymore!
even the faintest mark there anymore!
Clarice
Phew...the pain is beginning to recede as
well. Was that a satisfactory test?
well. Was that a satisfactory test?
Ludmilla
I can't think of anything that would be
more solid proof!
more solid proof!
Clarice
Kuhuhu...then it was all worth it.
Ludmilla
Thank you, Clarice. But please never do that
again. It's bad for my heart.
again. It's bad for my heart.
Clarice
...As you wish, Miss.
Ludmilla
Well, Father?
I would call that definitive.
I would call that definitive.
Lord Aldyne
I-I suppose so. I will need some time to...
Go over my records. Please excuse me.
Go over my records. Please excuse me.
Crozier
Then I will visit the washroom.
Ludmilla
So it was fixed from the start.
Finn
Fixed?
Ludmilla
I had my suspicions as soon as I heard that
Lord Crozier would be participating...
Lord Crozier would be participating...
Ludmilla
I assume my Father set this up with the
intention that Lord Crozier would win.
intention that Lord Crozier would win.
Ludmilla
Given his shock, I assume the only treasure
on the island arrived, and left, with Crozier.
on the island arrived, and left, with Crozier.
Finn
Then what about me and the gentlemen?
Ludmilla
They were invited just to round out the
roster and make it look legitimate, I'm sure.
roster and make it look legitimate, I'm sure.
Finn
...I see. That makes a lot of things make
more sense.
more sense.
Ludmilla
Still, Finn, you really pulled off a miracle,
finding that leaf.
finding that leaf.
Finn
Oh, it wasn't me. Clarice gave that to me
on the drake's back.
on the drake's back.
Ludmilla
Then it was Clarice who found it!?
Finn
She said she's carried some with her ever
since she worked for her old employer.
since she worked for her old employer.
Finn
Just in case anything ever happened to you.
Ludmilla
(Alastor...
If anyone had an herb like that, he would.)
If anyone had an herb like that, he would.)
Finn
What's going to happen now? I doubt we'll
just go into a second round right away.
just go into a second round right away.
Ludmilla
That depends on Father, really.
Ludmilla
At least we have some time to rest. In fact,
I've prepared a surprise for you all.
I've prepared a surprise for you all.
Finn
A surprise?
Ludmilla
Just you wait!
Ludmilla
Eat up, everyone! I put my heart and soul
into this meal!
into this meal!
Cookmaid
A-are you sure about this, Miss Ludmilla?
We can still prepare something else...
We can still prepare something else...
Ludmilla
I won't pretend I'm a skilled chef, but I know
my way around a camp stove, at least.
my way around a camp stove, at least.
Noble A
My word! To think we would be given the
chance to enjoy Lady Ludmilla's cooking!
chance to enjoy Lady Ludmilla's cooking!
Noble B
This alone makes coming here worthwhile!
Noble C
With me, gentlemen!
Recall rule 15 of our agreement!
Recall rule 15 of our agreement!
Noble D
Rule 15! When served a meal...
Nobles
Dig in with gusto!
Nobles
—Hurk!
Finn
T-they all passed out!
Nagi
I do have to wonder what exactly this is
on the plate, yes...
on the plate, yes...
Ga'Luga
It sure doesn't look or smell like food.
Clarice
Kuhuhu. Such weaklings.
How pathetic.
How pathetic.
Finn
Are you okay, Clarice? You did just
disembowel yourself earlier.
disembowel yourself earlier.
Clarice
Your point? I would pull myself out
of my grave to eat my Mistress's cooking.
of my grave to eat my Mistress's cooking.
Finn
(Clarice gets pretty intense when it comes
to the Marshal...)
to the Marshal...)
Clarice
Kuhu. My, so delicious...the spice feels as
though it will burn me up from the inside!
though it will burn me up from the inside!
Clarice
It's so delicious, I can feel myself growing
faint!
faint!
Ludmilla
Really? I'm glad you like it!
Here, come on, you all. Don't hold back.
Here, come on, you all. Don't hold back.
Nagi
Sir Finn, they say that a samurai's life is
spent finding the place where he must die.
spent finding the place where he must die.
Finn
She looks so happy. We can't let our
Marshal down, can we?
Marshal down, can we?
Ga'Luga
If you're eating, then count me in too,
Brother.
Brother.
Nagi
Forward, brave warriors! Forward, and
may you never look back!
may you never look back!
Kitchen Maid
Oh, I can't watch...!
Ludmilla
Wow, you all cleaned your plates! You must
have been hungry. How was it?
have been hungry. How was it?
Finn
U-um, it was...
It was great...!
It was great...!
Ludmilla
I'm glad!
I'll have to cook for the Knights sometime.
I'll have to cook for the Knights sometime.
Finn
Hahaha...
Ha...
Ha...
Nagi
I...think I will return to my room...
Ga'Luga
Yeah... Me too...
Ludmilla
Right. Rest up until there's more word from
Father, then. Good work today, everyone.
Father, then. Good work today, everyone.
Clarice
Let's talk in your room until then, Miss.
I would love to brush your hair!
I would love to brush your hair!
Finn
And she's still full of energy.
I guess that's the power of love.
I guess that's the power of love.
Finn
(After an hour or so, Lord Aldyne called me
and the Marshal to a sitting room...)
and the Marshal to a sitting room...)
Ludmilla
I suppose we'll wait here...Finn? Are you
alright? You look a bit pale.
alright? You look a bit pale.
Finn
I-I'm just fine, haha...
Ludmilla
If you say so.
Finn
What do you suppose will happen now?
Ludmilla
Knowing Father, he has a backup plan. I'm
not sure what it is yet, but...
not sure what it is yet, but...
Ludmilla
Ah, here he comes.
Lord Aldyne
So sorry for the wait, you two.
Allow me to get right to the point.
Allow me to get right to the point.
Lord Aldyne
Mister Finn, you and Lord Crozier will duel.
A real, proper trial by combat, this time.
A real, proper trial by combat, this time.
Ludmilla
That's about what I expected.
Do you intend to cheat this time, too?
Do you intend to cheat this time, too?
Lord Aldyne
Do you have any proof that I did before?
Ludmilla
...No.
Lord Aldyne
Then please stop all this resistance. This is
for your own good. —Beatrice!
for your own good. —Beatrice!
Head Maid
Yes, Master!
Head Maid
Right, girls, remember how we did it last
time. Get her legs!
time. Get her legs!
Head Maid
And one, two, three, lift!
Ludmilla
Not you all again!
Damn it! How are you so strong!?
Damn it! How are you so strong!?
Ludmilla
Father! This isn't over!
Fatheeeeeer!
Fatheeeeeer!
Crozier
Ah, so we'll get to see her in that dress
again. How nice.
again. How nice.
Lord Aldyne
I'll explain the rules once the preparations
are complete. Please wait here until then.
are complete. Please wait here until then.
Crozier
...We may be here for some time.
Let's both do our best in the duel, Finn.
Let's both do our best in the duel, Finn.
Finn
Lord Crozier...did you know the contest
was fixed?
was fixed?
Crozier
......
Shall we take a little walk?
Shall we take a little walk?
Finn
...Fine.
Crozier
This way.
Clarice
Crozier...
He's up to something.
He's up to something.
Clarice
For my Mistress's sake...
I will end him.
I will end him.
One Name
Clarice
(I'll hide myself in the trees and listen
to what they're up to.)
to what they're up to.)
Crozier
Isn't this a lovely view? And to think, very
soon, all this will be mine.
soon, all this will be mine.
Finn
The interview's not over yet, you know.
Crozier
Haha, no, I suppose not. And yes, since you
asked: I did know the trial was fixed.
asked: I did know the trial was fixed.
Finn
I thought so. What happened to "fair and
square"?
square"?
Crozier
I am nobility. It's only fair that I enjoy the
advantages my blood affords me.
advantages my blood affords me.
Finn
...You're unbelievable.
Crozier
I'll be blunt, Finn.
Will you give Ludmilla to me?
Will you give Ludmilla to me?
Finn
What did you just say?
Crozier
Not for free, of course. I'll see to it that
you're fairly compensated.
you're fairly compensated.
Finn
Compensated!? She's not an object! She—
She's my lover, but not mine to give away!
She's my lover, but not mine to give away!
Crozier
Haha.
That lie again?
That lie again?
Finn
I-it's not a lie.
Crozier
Hah. Suit yourself.
After all...
After all...
Crozier
I have no interest in that muscleheaded
cow aside from her family's name.
cow aside from her family's name.
Finn
...!?
Finn
(His speech...no, his whole attitude has
changed!)
changed!)
Crozier
...Especially that shit cooking. I'm astounded
you were able to stomach any at all.
you were able to stomach any at all.
Finn
Wait, I didn't see you at lunch.
Crozier
Of course not. I saw quite enough of it
when I snuck into the kitchen to poison it.
when I snuck into the kitchen to poison it.
Finn
Poison...!?
Crozier
You should feel it soon, assuming you
managed not to vomit up that sludge.
managed not to vomit up that sludge.
Finn
M-my head's spinning...
Aah!
Aah!
Crozier
Haha, that's right. On your knees in the
dirt where you belong, commoner!
dirt where you belong, commoner!
Finn
Y-you...
If you...
If you...
Crozier
If this is found out, I'll be arrested?
Crozier
Yes, I would, wouldn't I? In normal
circumstances...but this is different.
circumstances...but this is different.
Crozier
Do you recall when I said that maid
betrayed her employers' trust?
betrayed her employers' trust?
Finn
Clarice...?
Crozier
Yes, that one! I never mentioned what
it was she did, did I?
it was she did, did I?
Finn
What she did?
Crozier
From what I heard, she spent her childhood
poisoning her mistress, Ludmilla. For years!
poisoning her mistress, Ludmilla. For years!
Clarice
(...!)
Crozier
That reputation won't go away. Especially
not now that she's also poisoned you...
not now that she's also poisoned you...
Finn
But she didn't—
You! You're going to frame her...!?
You! You're going to frame her...!?
Crozier
Haha! Why do you look so angry? Don't tell
me you care about that twisted witch.
me you care about that twisted witch.
Crozier
You can't possibly tell me you don't find
her disturbing.
her disturbing.
Finn
...Yeah, she dropped me into a pitfall, and
she's scary when it comes to the Marshal.
she's scary when it comes to the Marshal.
Finn
But I... Looking at her, I wish I could love
someone as deeply as she does!
someone as deeply as she does!
Crozier
What?
Finn
I don't know how they used to be, but
looking at the two of them now...
looking at the two of them now...
Finn
All I can see is two people who love each
other very much.
other very much.
Finn
Regardless of what happened in the past...
That's all that matters here and now!
That's all that matters here and now!
Finn
Their friendship, their love...
I won't let you spit on their feelings!
I won't let you spit on their feelings!
Crozier
Pffhahahaha! What a joke! You really feel
sorry for that madwoman?
sorry for that madwoman?
Clarice
(Finn... You really are a fool.)
Clarice
(But perhaps I can see now why she places
so much trust in you.)
so much trust in you.)
Clarice
(Perhaps...I can trust you,
as she does.)
as she does.)
Crozier
That obsessive, clinging freak... I hate
people like that most of all!
people like that most of all!
Crozier
And if you intend to take her side...
Then I hate you, too!
Then I hate you, too!
Finn
...!
Clarice
Finn, look out!
Finn
Clarice!?
Crozier
Oh, the freaks cover for each other! Then
I'll put you in the dirt too!
I'll put you in the dirt too!
Clarice
Nngh!
Crozier
What's the matter, freak!? Fight back!
Hit me! I said hit me!
Hit me! I said hit me!
Clarice
......!
...nn...!
...nn...!
Finn
Clarice!
Crozier
You won't! You know what happens if you
strike a lord, after all!
strike a lord, after all!
Crozier
Your precious Mistress's precious trust
will go right down the drain again!
will go right down the drain again!
Clarice
Yes...I know. I will die before I betray her
trust in me ever again.
trust in me ever again.
Clarice
But this, too, is in service to her!
So do what you will!
So do what you will!
Crozier
Then I'll return you to your precious
Mistress battered and broken! Hah!
Mistress battered and broken! Hah!
Clarice
Nngh...!
Finn
Clarice!!
Finn
(Damn it...I can't move! I can't sit here and
watch while she gets hurt for me...damn it!)
watch while she gets hurt for me...damn it!)
Crozier
Huff, huff...
You're a durable one.
You're a durable one.
Crozier
...And you ate more of that poisoned sludge
than anyone. How are you still on your feet?
than anyone. How are you still on your feet?
Clarice
...I'm pleased to report...that it also works
on poisons.
on poisons.
Crozier
...?
Wait, the sacred leaf!?
Wait, the sacred leaf!?
Clarice
Finn, I only have one left.
Take it!
Take it!
Crozier
Oh, no you don't!
Get that bag!
Get that bag!
Monster
Grrr!
Finn
A-a monster!?
Finn
(It snatched the bag right out of the air!)
Crozier
Haha, you almost got me. But I expect that
was the very last of your stash.
was the very last of your stash.
Clarice
...
Crozier
Which means that now, victory is mine.
Haha...hahaha...
Haha...hahaha...
Finn
I've seen that look in monsters before.
The ones on the island...you controlled them!
The ones on the island...you controlled them!
Crozier
Hm?
Ah, yes, very astute of you.
Ah, yes, very astute of you.
Crozier
A power of control befitting one of my
station, and a valuable tool for my ascension.
station, and a valuable tool for my ascension.
Finn
Ascension?
What are you plotting?
What are you plotting?
Crozier
Oh, nothing. But House Aldyne will suffer a
monster attack some months from now.
monster attack some months from now.
Crozier
Tragically, the Lord and Lady, as well as
their only daughter, will perish...
their only daughter, will perish...
Finn
Leaving you as Lord Aldyne...
You're a monster!
You're a monster!
Clarice
If you lay a hand on my Mistress—!!
Crozier
Enough of your shrill yapping!
Clarice
Gh...!
Crozier
The freak maid poisons a guest to death, and
I'm forced to kill her in self-defense...
I'm forced to kill her in self-defense...
Crozier
Such a neat little story. Can you believe I
just thought of it now?
just thought of it now?
Finn
Crozier...!
Finn
(But in this state, there isn't much we can
do to stop him...)
do to stop him...)
Crozier
Come now, you could at least beg for your
lives. Entertain me a little!
lives. Entertain me a little!
Finn
Like hell... I'm begging you...
For anything... Khh!
For anything... Khh!
Crozier
Seems like the poison's starting to affect
you more. Fine, I'll give you a clean end.
you more. Fine, I'll give you a clean end.
Crozier
Such a shame your bodies will be ravaged
by monsters before anyone finds them...
by monsters before anyone finds them...
Monster
Grrrr...!
Finn
I-I'm not...dying...here...
Finn
Everyone...
Help...!
Help...!
Crozier
Haha, you've elected to call for your friends?
That's just as pathetic as begging.
That's just as pathetic as begging.
Crozier
And do you really expect anyone to hear
you, with your voice so hoarse and faint?
you, with your voice so hoarse and faint?
Finn
No matter how faint...if someone you love...
Calls out for help...
Calls out for help...
Finn
You'll hear it...!
Clarice
Someone you love...
Crozier
Haha! How ridiculous!
How pathetic!
How pathetic!
Clarice
Mistress... Mistress...!
Crozier
Ugh, now this one's started too.
Your voice makes my ears bleed, freak!
Your voice makes my ears bleed, freak!
Clarice
Miss, you said...that I was allowed a happy
ending, too. If I can still be selfish...
ending, too. If I can still be selfish...
Clarice
Save me...
—Ludmillaaaaa!!
—Ludmillaaaaa!!
Crozier
Enough already!
Kill them both!
Kill them both!
Monster
Grrr...
Graaaargh!
Graaaargh!
Clarice
...!
Monster
Ggrgg...
Rrgh...
Rrgh...
Ludmilla
You've done well,
Clarice.
Clarice.
Clarice
Miss...
Y-you...you heard me?
Y-you...you heard me?
Ludmilla
Yes, your voice reached me.
...Leave the rest to me!
...Leave the rest to me!
Clarice
Thank you...
Miss...
Miss...
Nagi
Haaa!
Ga'Luga
Hmph!
Monster
Gghrgh...!
Finn
Nagi... Ga'Luga...!
Ga'Luga
Sorry to keep you waiting, Brother!
Finn
No...I knew you'd come.
Nagi
Leave Sir Finn to us, Lady Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
We've blunted your fangs, Crozier! Stand
down and surrender to arrest!
down and surrender to arrest!
Crozier
Ludmilla...
Crozier
Yes, I can control monsters, but that hardly
means I'm the evil one here.
means I'm the evil one here.
Crozier
I merely defended myself against your
clearly unstable maidservant, as you see.
clearly unstable maidservant, as you see.
Ludmilla
Stop embarrassing yourself. Several maids
saw you put something into the food.
saw you put something into the food.
Ludmilla
Nagi, Ga'Luga, and the four nobles all
showed signs of poisoning, as well.
showed signs of poisoning, as well.
Ludmilla
It's a good thing we caught it fast, and were
able to treat it with antidotes.
able to treat it with antidotes.
Crozier
...I see.
So you know everything, then.
So you know everything, then.
Ludmilla
You're acting rather confident for someone
who just attempted mass murder, Crozier.
who just attempted mass murder, Crozier.
Crozier
Of course I am. You and I are nobility. If
you do anything to me, or even accuse me...
you do anything to me, or even accuse me...
Crozier
Why, it would be the scandal of the season
all across Westland.
all across Westland.
Ludmilla
So what if it would? The more people hear
of your crimes, the better!
of your crimes, the better!
Crozier
What? You would choose these no-name
commoners over me, a blooded noble?
commoners over me, a blooded noble?
Ludmilla
Of course.
It's not even a question.
It's not even a question.
Crozier
Wha...
Crozier
S-so you say, but you clearly don't intend
to fight me! You only have a shield!
to fight me! You only have a shield!
Crozier
Enough of this farcical resistance!
If you mean to surrender, then do it already!
If you mean to surrender, then do it already!
Crozier
Haha...haha! That's right! Kneel down to me,
and give me what I deserve, as your husband!
and give me what I deserve, as your husband!
Ludmilla
Oh, I'll give you what you deserve.
Crozier
Huh?
Ludmilla
This shield, passed down through House
Aldyne for generations, protects the worthy...
Aldyne for generations, protects the worthy...
Ludmilla
But it's also used to crush the wicked, the
cruel, the spineless, and all things evil!
cruel, the spineless, and all things evil!
Crozier
Eep...w-wait! I'm nobility, though! I'm a
viscount! I can't be judged by my inferiors!
viscount! I can't be judged by my inferiors!
Ludmilla
Your actions have shown that the only
inferior one here is you!!
inferior one here is you!!
Crozier
—Hurgh!
Ludmilla
Hmph. Reflect on what you've done in your
nightmares, scum.
nightmares, scum.
A Place In The Sun
Finn
Nnh... Mm...?
Nursemaid
Oh, you're awake! Excellent.
Finn
U-um...where am I?
Nursemaid
You're in the medical wing of the villa.
Finn
Medical...?
Finn
(Oh, right. The Marshal rescued us, and
then I kind of passed out...)
then I kind of passed out...)
Finn
Right! Clarice!
Is she alright?
Is she alright?
Nursemaid
Yes, she's resting in the next room over.
Don't worry, she'll recover fully.
Don't worry, she'll recover fully.
Finn
I see...
That's great.
That's great.
Nursemaid
She kept insisting we give you her last
sacred leaf, even as she lost consciousness.
sacred leaf, even as she lost consciousness.
Finn
She did...?
I see.
I see.
Finn
Oh, right. And the others?
I'd like to see them.
I'd like to see them.
Nursemaid
If I recall right, Sirs Nagi and Ga'Luga
returned to Rigland ahead of the others.
returned to Rigland ahead of the others.
Nursemaid
But if you're looking for Miss Ludmilla...
Finn
This is where the nurse said she'd be...
Finn
Ah, there she is.
Ludmilla
Ah, if it isn't Finn.
Feeling better already?
Feeling better already?
Finn
Yes, ma'am! All thanks to Clarice.
Ludmilla
Ah, so she got that leaf to you.
Finn
That's right. I really owe her one.
Finn
...
Ludmilla
W-what is it?
You shouldn't stare.
You shouldn't stare.
Finn
S-sorry!
I just couldn't help it...
I just couldn't help it...
Ludmilla
...This is the second time you've seen me
in this, you know.
in this, you know.
Finn
Yeah, but it's different in a chapel.
You look like the ideal bride, I think.
You look like the ideal bride, I think.
Ludmilla
Ideal...!?
Finn
Yes! You're beautiful, and so dignified.
I think anyone would say the same.
I think anyone would say the same.
Ludmilla
A-ah, in the general sense.
Of course.
Of course.
Finn
Ma'am?
Ludmilla
No, it's nothing.
Nevermind.
Nevermind.
Ludmilla
There's someplace I'd like you to see,
if that's alright with you.
if that's alright with you.
Finn
Huh?
Ludmilla
This chapel has a viewing deck on it.
It's got a great view of the night sky.
It's got a great view of the night sky.
Finn
That sounds amazing.
Sure, I'd love to see it.
Sure, I'd love to see it.
Ludmilla
Right up these stairs.
Finn
Wow...!
Ludmilla
Here, lie down. It'll feel like you're falling
up into the stars.
up into the stars.
Finn
Marshal!? What about your dress?
Ludmilla
Bah, it got plenty of blood on it earlier.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry about it.
Finn
I-if you say so.
Okay, then...
Okay, then...
Ludmilla
Just stretch out anywhere.
Finn
...You're right. It feels like I could reach
up and touch them.
up and touch them.
Ludmilla
I used to come here all the time when I was
young. Mostly after fights with my parents.
young. Mostly after fights with my parents.
Finn
Haha. It does seem like a great place to
calm down and think.
calm down and think.
Finn
Is that why you were here tonight?
Ludmilla
Partly. I also...wanted to see what it was like.
I'll likely never have a chance again, after all.
I'll likely never have a chance again, after all.
Finn
Wait...you mean, after all this, you might
not get any more marriage offers!?
not get any more marriage offers!?
Ludmilla
No, not like that. I expect the number
will drop, maybe, but...
will drop, maybe, but...
Ludmilla
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm just not cut
out for marriage, in the end.
out for marriage, in the end.
Ludmilla
I'm not good at cooking, for one. And I'm
hardly ladylike, as Mother's said so often.
hardly ladylike, as Mother's said so often.
Ludmilla
You said I could have both, but there may
only be one path open to me, after all.
only be one path open to me, after all.
Finn
...Please don't give up. It hurts seeing you
look so down.
look so down.
Finn
It doesn't have to be the wife who cooks!
And who cares about being ladylike, anyway?
And who cares about being ladylike, anyway?
Finn
You have people who love you for who you
are, already! Very close to you! So...!
are, already! Very close to you! So...!
Ludmilla
...!
Ludmilla
Haha, you're a bold one, Finn.
That's the best proposal I've ever gotten.
That's the best proposal I've ever gotten.
Finn
Huh? Ah...! S-sorry, that isn't how I...
That's not what I meant!
That's not what I meant!
Ludmilla
You really don't notice what you do, huh.
Finn
Um, that isn't how I meant it, so...
Ludmilla
Too bad. That's enough for a full proposal
in some circles, you know?
in some circles, you know?
Ludmilla
...Just kidding. Thanks for cheering me up,
Finn.
Finn.
Finn
(She was kidding, huh...
I thought she was serious for a minute.)
I thought she was serious for a minute.)
Ludmilla
A commander needs to be confident for her
soldiers. Let's stay positive!
soldiers. Let's stay positive!
Finn
Right!
That's our Marshal for you!
That's our Marshal for you!
Ludmilla
Now then, I think it's about time we declared
that "lovers" bit mission accomplished.
that "lovers" bit mission accomplished.
Finn
Right, I guess we don't have to worry
about that anymore.
about that anymore.
Ludmilla
Thanks for your assistance.
I know it wasn't easy.
I know it wasn't easy.
Finn
It was no trouble at all.
Was it hard for you?
Was it hard for you?
Ludmilla
Looking back, I can admit that I always kind
of envied the young lovers in the square.
of envied the young lovers in the square.
Finn
Really?
Ludmilla
Haha. What, is it so hard to believe your
hard-assed Marshal has feelings?
hard-assed Marshal has feelings?
Finn
No, I think even she deserves love, if that's
what she wants.
what she wants.
Ludmilla
Right. Maybe someday...but not right now.
I have far too much to do, still.
I have far too much to do, still.
Ludmilla
Thanks, Finn. Even if it was fake, it was
fun to pretend for a day or two.
fun to pretend for a day or two.
Finn
Yeah. I had fun too, Mar—
Ludmilla!
Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
...Haha. No, I don't think I'll ever get used
to you calling me that.
to you calling me that.
Ludmilla
...Wait.
Do I have a thing for younger people...?
Do I have a thing for younger people...?
Finn
A what thing?
Ludmilla
N-nothing! Don't think about it!
That's an order!
That's an order!
Finn
O-okay.
Ludmilla
Anyway, it's official. Starting now, we're
commander and subordinate again. Got it?
commander and subordinate again. Got it?
Finn
Yes, ma'am!
Clarice
—Miss!!
Ludmilla
Ah! You startled me, Clarice.
How are you feeling? Are you okay?
How are you feeling? Are you okay?
Clarice
Yes. It'll take much more than that vile little
worm to keep me from you, Miss.
worm to keep me from you, Miss.
Ludmilla
So it seems.
...I'm glad you're okay.
...I'm glad you're okay.
Clarice
Now, then! I heard laughter from up here.
May I ask what you were discussing?
May I ask what you were discussing?
Ludmilla
Nothing in particular, really.
Right, Finn?
Right, Finn?
Finn
No, I guess not.
Clarice
Hmmm...
Clarice
Finn, I suppose I can afford you the smallest,
tiniest, most miniscule grain of trust...
tiniest, most miniscule grain of trust...
Clarice
But if you continue to seduce my Mistress,
you and I will have words. Understand?
you and I will have words. Understand?
Clarice
So there!
Come along, Miss.
Come along, Miss.
Ludmilla
I'm coming, I'm coming. Don't pull.
I'm right behind you.
I'm right behind you.
Finn
("So there"...
Haha. She's kind of cute sometimes.)
Haha. She's kind of cute sometimes.)
Ludmilla
(Several days later, we'd broken off the
engagement and sent Crozier away.)
engagement and sent Crozier away.)
Ludmilla
(And the day of my return to Rigland
came around.)
came around.)
Ludmilla
Excuse me, Father.
I have come to say my farewells.
I have come to say my farewells.
Lord Aldyne
...Indeed.
Are you quite recovered, Mister Finn?
Are you quite recovered, Mister Finn?
Finn
Yes, my Lord. Thanks to your nurses.
Lord Aldyne
That's good to hear.
Finn
(Marshal, are you going to say it?)
Ludmilla
(Yes, I think so. I couldn't stand it if he
brought up another interview so soon.)
brought up another interview so soon.)
Ludmilla
Father, before I go, there is something
I have to say. I—
I have to say. I—
Lord Aldyne
Wait, Ludmilla.
I have something to say, too.
I have something to say, too.
Lord Aldyne
...I am so, so sorry.
Ludmilla
F-Father? What is this all about?
Lord Aldyne
When I think of how close I came to falling
for that snake's plan...no. That's not right.
for that snake's plan...no. That's not right.
Lord Aldyne
It was my plan. I did such a thing to our
one and only daughter...
one and only daughter...
Ludmilla
Father, please. I understand.
And I accept your apology.
And I accept your apology.
Lord Aldyne
Ludmilla...
Lord Aldyne
If you intend to devote your life to your
knighthood...we'll support you all the way.
knighthood...we'll support you all the way.
Ludmilla
Thank you, Father. But... I have come
around on the idea, at least a little.
around on the idea, at least a little.
Lord Aldyne
Truly!?
No, but if this is just to please us...
No, but if this is just to please us...
Ludmilla
It is not. Rather than choose one, I can
choose both— Finn taught me that.
choose both— Finn taught me that.
Lord Aldyne
I see. In that case, perhaps if you truly
become lovers, we can expect a wedding.
become lovers, we can expect a wedding.
Ludmilla
...Huh? You knew we were lying!?
Lady Aldyne
Oh, dear, you thought we didn't know?
My dear, silly girl!
My dear, silly girl!
Lady Aldyne
All you have to do is make it real. Then it
won't be a lie anymore, will it?
won't be a lie anymore, will it?
Ludmilla
...Mother, I am Finn's commanding officer.
That would be highly inappropriate!
That would be highly inappropriate!
Lady Aldyne
Ooh, forbidden love!
How spicy!
How spicy!
Lady Aldyne
What do you say, Mister Finn?
Would you like her as your bride?
Would you like her as your bride?
Finn
Um, well, I...I think the Marshal's feelings
are more important there, my Lady!
are more important there, my Lady!
Ludmilla
Mother, stop teasing Finn! Besides, there
is the age difference to consider!
is the age difference to consider!
Lady Aldyne
Oh, it's not that much! What is it, seven
years? Why, that's not much at all, is it?
years? Why, that's not much at all, is it?
Lord Aldyne
About the difference between me and
your mother, in fact.
your mother, in fact.
Ludmilla
You are both impossible to deal with!
Calm down, Ludmilla...
Calm down, Ludmilla...
Ludmilla
Father, I have one more thing to ask about.
Lord Aldyne
Yes?
Ludmilla
It is about Clarice.
Lord Aldyne
...Ah, yes.
Lady Aldyne
Oh...we thought you knew already, dear.
She's gone.
She's gone.
Ludmilla
...What?
When? To where?
When? To where?
Lord Aldyne
That we don't know.
She left a letter...
She left a letter...
Clarice
"Master. Mistress. I apologize for the
suddenness of my writing, but I am leaving."
suddenness of my writing, but I am leaving."
Clarice
"While different from the incident before, I
have once again troubled the young Miss."
have once again troubled the young Miss."
Clarice
"I intend to take full responsibility for my
failings. In light of that..."
failings. In light of that..."
Clarice
"I hereby resign from my duties, as of today.
Thank you both for your kindness."
Thank you both for your kindness."
Ludmilla
This is her handwriting...
What does she mean, take responsibility!?
What does she mean, take responsibility!?
Ludmilla
Where did you go, Clarice!?
Clarice!!
Clarice!!
Finn
Marshal!?
Wait a minute!
Wait a minute!
Lord Aldyne
Mister Finn!
Please, a moment.
Please, a moment.
Lord Aldyne
We have a request for you that we can't
make of anyone else. Will you listen?
make of anyone else. Will you listen?
Finn
...If it's something I can do, my Lord.
Lord Aldyne
...Watch over them, would you?
Ludmilla and Clarice.
Ludmilla and Clarice.
Finn
Of course I will! They're my dear friends.
Lord Aldyne
...I see she trains some fine knights.
Thank you, Mister Finn.
Thank you, Mister Finn.
Finn
Thank you, my Lord.
If you'll excuse me!
If you'll excuse me!
Lady Aldyne
He reminds me a little of you, when you
were that age.
were that age.
Lord Aldyne
Haha. I wonder if my eyes were ever as
bright as his...
bright as his...
Clarice
...So I find myself back in Rigland.
What a disgrace...
What a disgrace...
Clarice
Perhaps I'll see her one last time before I
lie down and die. That would be nice...
lie down and die. That would be nice...
???
So the eyewitness reports were right!
I didn't think I'd find you here.
I didn't think I'd find you here.
Finn
We've been looking all over for you, Clarice.
Clarice
Finn...why?
I have nothing. I am nothing.
I have nothing. I am nothing.
Finn
Don't be ridiculous! I'm here to scout you.
Won't you join the Red Dragon Knights?
Won't you join the Red Dragon Knights?
Clarice
...You can't be serious.
Finn
You're incredibly fast, and super strong!
We could really use someone like you!
We could really use someone like you!
Finn
So?
What do you say?
What do you say?
Clarice
Hmph...you lack even the most basic graces.
But if I can still be of use to Miss...
But if I can still be of use to Miss...
Clarice
Then yes. I'll take you up on your offer.
Finn
That's great!
Thanks, Clar—
Thanks, Clar—
Clarice
Direct aide to the Marshal is an official
position, yes? Make sure it's empty. Kuhuhu...
position, yes? Make sure it's empty. Kuhuhu...
Finn
(She really is scary sometimes...)
Clarice
And I suppose it wouldn't be too bad to
spend some time with you, either.
spend some time with you, either.
Finn
Huh?
Clarice
Nothing.
Clarice
Now then, if you would be so kind as to
lead the way...Master. ♪
lead the way...Master. ♪
Finn
Sure. Good to have you, Clarice!