The Court of Miracles
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Callen
It sounds so cheery outside. The drums
drumming, all the children laughing...
drumming, all the children laughing...
Callen
I must be the only one in the city wishing
for a thunderstorm.
for a thunderstorm.
Callen
I hate clear days so much...
Voice
Callen? Are you there?
Callen
Y-yes!
Alderic
Ah, my daughter! Why, in those robes...
Alderic
You are the very image of the Holy Maiden
of Lumains.
of Lumains.
Alderic
For a moment, I... I thought your mother
had returned to us.
had returned to us.
Callen
I see. All the more reason for the people
to be disappointed, then.
to be disappointed, then.
Callen
If they think Mother's come back to them,
then realize they're still stuck with me...
then realize they're still stuck with me...
Alderic
Haha, so pessimistic. You've always been
a worrier, haven't you?
a worrier, haven't you?
Callen
It's more than that! I'm not just getting
wrapped up in my head, this is serious!
wrapped up in my head, this is serious!
Callen
Father, please. Cancel today's rite. I'll
never ask anything from you again.
never ask anything from you again.
Alderic
Callen...
Callen
Every Holy Maiden in history has used the
solstice rite to work miracles.
solstice rite to work miracles.
Callen
But I can't summon any light to protect
the city. Not a single spark.
the city. Not a single spark.
Callen
If we go forward with the ceremony,
everyone will see how useless I am.
everyone will see how useless I am.
Callen
At least if we cancel it, they can still have
the illusion of hope...
the illusion of hope...
Alderic
You know I can't do that, dear. Even I, as
king, cannot call off a holy rite.
king, cannot call off a holy rite.
Callen
What about Brother Augustin? Doesn't the
head of the Inquisition have authority here?
head of the Inquisition have authority here?
Alderic
He... does, I suppose. And he hasn't been
quiet about wishing to see you step down.
quiet about wishing to see you step down.
Alderic
But who but you could be our Holy Maiden?
An empty seat will only cause more worry.
An empty seat will only cause more worry.
Alderic
At least give it a try today, Callen.
For your people.
For your people.
Alderic
Even if something goes wrong, they will
forgive you. I know they will.
forgive you. I know they will.
Callen
...alright, then. I'll... I'll do my best.
Alderic
When your mother held this rite, it was as
if a second sun had fallen from the sky.
if a second sun had fallen from the sky.
Callen
A second sun? Really?
Alderic
Indeed. All of Lumains... no, all of Belterre
beheld her light that day.
beheld her light that day.
Alderic
You may not believe it, but it is the truth.
And you are your mother's child.
And you are your mother's child.
Callen
(...right. I want to be the best Maiden I
can be... as my mother's child.)
can be... as my mother's child.)
Alderic
Here, take my hand.
Callen
Father?! Aah! What are you doing?
Alderic
If you're anxious, let us simply dance the
feeling away!
feeling away!
Callen
F-Father, wait just a...!
Alderic
Today is the solstice, when His Radiance
graces us most strongly.
graces us most strongly.
Alderic
Look outside. See how brightly the Radiant
One shines! 'Tis almost musical.
One shines! 'Tis almost musical.
Alderic
Come, let us improvise a little two-step
to honor His light.
to honor His light.
Callen
Haha...
Oh, Father.
Oh, Father.
Callen
(...Father must know as well as I do that
I'm unsuited to be the Maiden.)
I'm unsuited to be the Maiden.)
Callen
(I'm not a fool. Having me next in line to
rule keeps his power secure.)
rule keeps his power secure.)
Callen
(But... he loves me, too. That must be why
he has faith in me, right?)
he has faith in me, right?)
Callen
(Then...)
Callen
...alright. I'll try to have some faith in
myself.
myself.
Alderic
Wonderful. You know I will always believe
in you, Callen.
in you, Callen.
Alderic
If you feel uncertain during the rite, look to
me. I will be right beside you.
me. I will be right beside you.
Callen
Yes, Father. Thank you.
Callen
...I guess all I can do is pray for a miracle.
Citizen A
Hey, look there! That girl in the veil.
Isn't that Princess Callen?
Isn't that Princess Callen?
Citizen B
It must be! Oh, blessed Maiden... deliver
us from this plague of darkness!
us from this plague of darkness!
Citizen C
I've... I've heard rumors that the Princess
can't produce any light at all...
can't produce any light at all...
Citizen A
Shh! Don't say such things!
Especially on this blessed day.
Especially on this blessed day.
Callen
(...I can feel their eyes boring into me.
Chin up, Callen. Just keep smiling.)
Chin up, Callen. Just keep smiling.)
Callen
Ah. Brother Augustin's finally arrived.
Brother Augustin
...know that I tried to put a stop to this.
You are unfit to attempt this rite.
You are unfit to attempt this rite.
Brother Augustin
But your father would hear nothing of it.
Your mother would be most disappointed.
Your mother would be most disappointed.
Callen
(So the Inquisitors are already convinced...
He knows I can't make a miracle happen.)
He knows I can't make a miracle happen.)
Alderic
The time has come, Callen.
Be brave.
Be brave.
Callen
Y-yes, Father.
Citizen A
There she is! Princess Callen has ascended
the dais!
the dais!
Citizen B
O blessed Holy Maiden!
Give to us the Radiant One's guidance...!
Give to us the Radiant One's guidance...!
Callen
(...Radiant One, are you listening? If You
have ever loved me, hear me now.)
have ever loved me, hear me now.)
Callen
(Let Your bounteous love fill these
good and gentle people. Please...)
good and gentle people. Please...)
Callen
(Grant them the warmth and protection of
Your holy love...!)
Your holy love...!)
Citizen A
...Huh?
Nothing's happening.
Nothing's happening.
Citizen B
There's... no light? What is the Maiden
doing?
doing?
Alderic
Callen...
Callen
(No... no! I need to be a good Maiden!
I need to protect my kingdom!)
I need to protect my kingdom!)
Callen
(Please, Radiant One, hear my prayer!)
Citizen C
So she can't do it, after all.
The rumors were true.
The rumors were true.
Citizen B
No... no, it can't be! There must be some
mistake!
mistake!
Citizen A
Without the Light, Lumains will never
hold against the demons!
hold against the demons!
Citizen B
My son is fighting on the front lines for
Belterre! Without the Maiden's blessing...!
Belterre! Without the Maiden's blessing...!
Callen
(No! I knew it... I knew this was going to
happen! I can't...!)
happen! I can't...!)
Alderic
People of Lumains! I beg your patience
and your understanding!
and your understanding!
Callen
Father...?
Alderic
...eight years ago, my wife, the Maiden
Seraphine, disappeared.
Seraphine, disappeared.
Alderic
I know all of you have lived in uncertainty
since that day. In truth, so have I.
since that day. In truth, so have I.
Alderic
Seraphine was the Maiden, yes, but she was
also an ordinary woman. My beloved wife.
also an ordinary woman. My beloved wife.
Alderic
I am ashamed to say it, but there have been
days my prayers produced no light.
days my prayers produced no light.
Alderic
How could they, when pain weighed down
my spirit?
my spirit?
Alderic
But it is because of that pain I say to you:
Alderic
In times of uncertainty, let us pray all the
more. I am sure she would say the same.
more. I am sure she would say the same.
Alderic
My people, will you pray with me? So long
as the light lasts, we shall be safe.
as the light lasts, we shall be safe.
Alderic
Let us nurture that light now, not by the
Maiden's hand, but together, as one.
Maiden's hand, but together, as one.
Citizen A
...right. Lady Seraphine gave so much for
this kingdom.
this kingdom.
Citizen B
I'm disappointed in Princess Callen, but
that's no reason to give up hope.
that's no reason to give up hope.
Callen
(So much light is pouring from them... but
it's not enough. And I'm the one to blame.)
it's not enough. And I'm the one to blame.)
Callen
(I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, everyone.
For being such a failure...)
For being such a failure...)
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Callen
(My hands won't stop shaking.)
Callen
(I knew there would be no miracle. I knew,
and yet... I'm such a fool.)
and yet... I'm such a fool.)
Alderic
...Callen. Do not look so glum. There will
be another chance.
be another chance.
Callen
Yes, Father...
Callen
Aah!
Alderic
The road seems very rough today.
Driver? What is the matter?
Driver? What is the matter?
Driver
My apologies, sire. The horses' hooves
are stuck in the mud.
are stuck in the mud.
Driver
Allow me to check on them. It will only
be a moment.
be a moment.
Callen
(That startled me...)
Rabble-Rouser
Things can't go on like this. We still don't
know what really happened eight years ago...
know what really happened eight years ago...
Callen
(Huh? I hear voices from outside the
carriage. What are they talking about?)
carriage. What are they talking about?)
Rabble-Rouser
I remember the night Lady Seraphine and
Princess Callen vanished like yesterday.
Princess Callen vanished like yesterday.
Rabble-Rouser
The scouts recovered the Princess, but
found no sign of Lady Seraphine!
found no sign of Lady Seraphine!
Callen
(...that's right. My mother wasn't the only
one who disappeared that night.)
one who disappeared that night.)
Callen
(I don't remember anything, though. Maybe
if I did, I could see Mother again...)
if I did, I could see Mother again...)
Rabble-Rouser
Was she kidnapped? Was she killed? We
have no way of knowing.
have no way of knowing.
Rabble-Rouser
But after that display today, one thing's for
sure. Princess Callen... is a wretched demon!
sure. Princess Callen... is a wretched demon!
Callen
...!
Alderic
Pay them no mind, Callen. The fearful
sometimes say things they do not mean.
sometimes say things they do not mean.
Citizen
A demon? So that's why she couldn't
produce any holy light at all?
produce any holy light at all?
Rabble-Rouser
Yes... yes, that has to be it. Think about it.
Rabble-Rouser
Eight years ago, the Maiden and her
daughter were attacked by demons.
daughter were attacked by demons.
Rabble-Rouser
They surely lost their lives. And their bodies
were burned away to ash.
were burned away to ash.
Rabble-Rouser
The child the scouts found was not Princess
Callen, but a demon-child. An imposter.
Callen, but a demon-child. An imposter.
Rabble-Rouser
Why else would Lady Seraphine, who loved
us so much, simply vanish?
us so much, simply vanish?
Callen
(So that's how they see me.)
Citizen
Right... there's no way Lady Seraphine
would just abandon us.
would just abandon us.
Citizen
She fought on the front lines with our
soldiers! Not like that shut-in Callen.
soldiers! Not like that shut-in Callen.
Rabble-Rouser
Don't be too harsh. That's just a demon,
a false being impersonating the Princess.
a false being impersonating the Princess.
Rabble-Rouser
The demons are attempting to poison
Lumains from the inside out!
Lumains from the inside out!
Citizen
It's true, no Maiden has ever failed to
produce light before. You may be right...
produce light before. You may be right...
Alderic
...is the carriage not ready to move on yet?
Callen
I'm sorry, Father...
Alderic
You have nothing to apologize for.
Do not worry.
Do not worry.
Rabble-Rouser
If Princess Callen isn't the Maiden, then
we need to find someone else!
we need to find someone else!
Rabble-Rouser
I've heard word from Domienne of a young
woman who can perform miracles...
woman who can perform miracles...
Citizens
Really?! Then maybe she should be the
Holy Maiden, instead of Princess Callen!
Holy Maiden, instead of Princess Callen!
Callen
(I hate to admit it, but I can't argue with
them there...)
them there...)
Callen
Ah... we're moving again.
Alderic
...Callen. Is there anything you would like
to have for dinner?
to have for dinner?
Callen
Huh?
Alderic
Today's rite must have tired you. You should
have something tasty, yes?
have something tasty, yes?
Callen
(Oh, Father. You're always looking out for
me, aren't you?)
me, aren't you?)
Callen
(...why does everyone I love have to suffer
because of me?)
because of me?)
Alderic
It has been a long day. Rest well, Callen.
Callen
...Father. About what those men were
saying, in the carriage...
saying, in the carriage...
Alderic
Ah, pay it no mind. The citizens are simply
worried. They will settle in a few days.
worried. They will settle in a few days.
Callen
No, I think they're right. I can't blame
anyone who doubts me, not after today.
anyone who doubts me, not after today.
Alderic
What? But doubting the Holy Maiden is akin
to doubting His Radiance Himself!
to doubting His Radiance Himself!
Callen
Maybe so, but... should we not value doubt
as much as belief?
as much as belief?
Callen
It's nothing more than a reaction to what
we don't understand.
we don't understand.
Alderic
...Callen. If faith in the Maiden falters, the
Inquisitors will surely seize more power.
Inquisitors will surely seize more power.
Alderic
You know they are prepared to do anything
to purge the witches from Belterre.
to purge the witches from Belterre.
Alderic
Honorable things, terrible things... in their
eyes, anything is justified.
eyes, anything is justified.
Alderic
We cannot afford to upset them, not
with the demons baying at our door.
with the demons baying at our door.
Alderic
If you abdicate your duty as Holy Maiden,
this kingdom will tear itself apart.
this kingdom will tear itself apart.
Callen
I...
Alderic
...His Radiance has been testing us, ever
since Seraphine disappeared.
since Seraphine disappeared.
Alderic
To see whether we are still worthy to be
saved from the demons.
saved from the demons.
Alderic
I know it is hard, my daughter, but you
must overcome this trial.
must overcome this trial.
Callen
This trial?' Father, I've believed in His
Radiance my whole life!
Radiance my whole life!
Callen
If I haven't proven my faith by now, I don't
know what else I can do!
know what else I can do!
Callen
And if this is merely a trial, as you say,
why must all of Belterre suffer?
why must all of Belterre suffer?
Callen
How many soldiers have given their lives
against the demons?
against the demons?
Callen
They were all devout followers of the
Luminarium, but He didn't save them.
Luminarium, but He didn't save them.
Callen
Life after innocent life lost, and His
Radiance does nothing...
Radiance does nothing...
Callen
Does He actually love us? Or does He
simply enjoy watching us suffer for Him?
simply enjoy watching us suffer for Him?
Alderic
...you disappoint me, Callen.
Alderic
To think the sincerity of your prayers
masked such blasphemous thoughts...
masked such blasphemous thoughts...
Alderic
What a terrible father I've been to you.
Callen
Father...!
Alderic
You believe that doubt, too, is sacred?
I taught you no such thing.
I taught you no such thing.
Alderic
You learned it from somewhere else.
Something else has shaken your faith.
Something else has shaken your faith.
Alderic
...perhaps these bookshelves of yours are
overdue for a cleaning.
overdue for a cleaning.
Callen
...?!
Alderic
These tomes are responsible for planting
evil in your mind, I'm sure of it!
evil in your mind, I'm sure of it!
Callen
No, Father! Those books opened up my
world! They helped me see!
world! They helped me see!
Callen
When I had nowhere to turn, they supported
me. They helped me feel like I wasn't alone!
me. They helped me feel like I wasn't alone!
Callen
Those books are my friends. Please, Father!
Please...!
Please...!
Alderic
Are they more precious to you than
His Radiance's Luminarium?
His Radiance's Luminarium?
Callen
I-I...
Alderic
...I see. You leave me no choice, then. I will
have them burned, down to the last page.
have them burned, down to the last page.
Callen
No!
Alderic
I tried to be understanding, with Seraphine
gone, but perhaps I went too far.
gone, but perhaps I went too far.
Alderic
Doubt serves no purpose, my child.
His Radiance alone will set you free.
His Radiance alone will set you free.
Callen
...he locked me in?! Father!
Father! Let me out!
Father! Let me out!
Callen
Please... I'm begging you!
Let me out...
Let me out...
Callen
...what a waste of time.
Callen
There's nothing to do but pray over the
Luminarium. I feel like I'm going mad.
Luminarium. I feel like I'm going mad.
Callen
I wish I could just disappear.
Callen
...that's it. That would be better for Father,
and for the citizens too, wouldn't it?
and for the citizens too, wouldn't it?
Callen
I could make the jump down into the garden.
But I don't know where I'd go after that.
But I don't know where I'd go after that.
...
Callen
There is one place where I've felt His
Radiance before.
Radiance before.
Callen
The chapel built for Mother. If I go there,
maybe I'll find some kind of answer.
maybe I'll find some kind of answer.
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Seraphine
Callen.
Callen?
Callen?
Seraphine
Look there. See? The chapel is all done.
Isn't it lovely, with the sunlight pouring in?
Isn't it lovely, with the sunlight pouring in?
Callen
It's so pretty! It looks like the, um, the...
the "paradise" I read about in my books!
the "paradise" I read about in my books!
Callen
Wow... that statue is so pretty. Is she an
angel?
angel?
Seraphine
Hmm, I don't know. Why don't you look a
little more closely, dearest?
little more closely, dearest?
Callen
Oh, wow! It's you, Mama! And Papa too!
And that baby...?
And that baby...?
Seraphine
That's you. They started building this
chapel on the day you were born.
chapel on the day you were born.
Callen
Really?! Wow! That's amazing! Oh, uh, I
mean... that's "superb."
mean... that's "superb."
Callen
Stone is really... "durable," and it doesn't
"de-grade" like canvas or paper does!
"de-grade" like canvas or paper does!
Callen
Which means, our statue will stay in this
chapel forever!
chapel forever!
Seraphine
My, my. You've read a lot while I was away!
You know so many big words now.
You know so many big words now.
Seraphine
You're right. This statue will last, but stone
isn't the only thing that lasts forever.
isn't the only thing that lasts forever.
Seraphine
The memory of the people is another form
of eternity.
of eternity.
Callen
The memory of the people...?
Seraphine
Someday you'll be the Holy Maiden. You'll
do great things, miraculous things.
do great things, miraculous things.
Seraphine
The thought of you will bring smiles to
people's faces, and ease to their hearts.
people's faces, and ease to their hearts.
Seraphine
And their love for you will support you,
for all your life and beyond.
for all your life and beyond.
Callen
Okay. I'll do my best to be a great Maiden!
Seraphine
That's my girl. Now, let us pray.
Seraphine
May all of Belterre be blessed with
happiness and light...
happiness and light...
Callen
Radiant One, please guide us...
Callen
Maybe here, I'll be able to get back that
feeling of pure belief...
feeling of pure belief...
Callen
Ah, it's locked. It used to be open all the
time... why would they close it now?
time... why would they close it now?
Callen
Hey, that window pane looks kind of worn
down. Maybe if I...
down. Maybe if I...
Callen
Oof...
Okay, I'm in!
Okay, I'm in!
Callen
...huh. What a strange feeling. I can't tell if
I feel comfortable here or not.
I feel comfortable here or not.
Callen
Ah, our statue... wait, what?! It looks like
someone's hacked at it with an axe!
someone's hacked at it with an axe!
Callen
Who would do such a thing?! Is that why
the chapel was locked up?
the chapel was locked up?
Callen
...only my statue isn't defaced. I guess they
wouldn't hurt a baby, even a stone one.
wouldn't hurt a baby, even a stone one.
Callen
Hah. Did I always look so goofy? Hard to
believe I ever smiled like this.
believe I ever smiled like this.
Callen
Everyone thought I was going to be the
next Holy Maiden back then.
next Holy Maiden back then.
Callen
And now they think I'm some kind of demon
pretending to be—
pretending to be—
Callen
Wha—who's there?!
Callen
(What should I do? Did they hear me?!)
Callen
W-wait! Please, wait a moment!
???
I don't think so.
Callen
Just let me explain! This is all a big
misunderstanding, I promise!
misunderstanding, I promise!
???
...stand aside.
Callen
Huh?
???
If you don't move... I'll have to move you
myself!
myself!
Callen
I-is that a knife?!
???
It certainly is. Pretty, isn't it?
Callen
(The blade is sparking! Is that...
witchcraft?!)
witchcraft?!)
Callen
You're... you're a witch, aren't you?
Witch
I don't see you moving yet, Princess.
Be careful.
Be careful.
Witch
I might start to think you're okay with
being cut up a little.
being cut up a little.
Callen
N-no...!
Witch
Aah?!
Callen
...?!
Witch
What...? What was that? You negated my
magic?!
magic?!
Callen
Huh? Y-you mean... that was me just now?
Witch
Ha...
Hahaha...
Hahaha...
Witch
Hmph... so you're a witch too, huh?
Callen
N-no... no, I'm not! That must have been,
I don't know, a miracle, or a blessing, or—
I don't know, a miracle, or a blessing, or—
Witch
Don't be dumb. Miracles take prayers, right?
And the aftertaste of this magic...
And the aftertaste of this magic...
Witch
Like a snake slithering through your body,
the dawn breaking inside your mind.
the dawn breaking inside your mind.
Witch
It's delicious. And definitely witchcraft.
Witch
Haha. The next Maiden is a witch... the
world really is hilarious sometimes.
world really is hilarious sometimes.
Callen
(No...)
Callen
(No, I'm not a...!)
Scene 4
Callen
I'm not a witch!
Callen
You can't use witchcraft accidentally! It's
the greatest possible sin!
the greatest possible sin!
Witch
Oh, you're so cute. What an ignorant little
little princess we have here.
little princess we have here.
Callen
W-what?
Witch
When you're humiliated, reviled, hated...
When people kick and sneer at you.
When people kick and sneer at you.
Witch
You think it has to be premeditated? Nope.
Most of the time, you're just desperate.
Most of the time, you're just desperate.
Witch
Desperate to save yourself, and scared.
Just like you were a few moments ago.
Just like you were a few moments ago.
Callen
...you're a demon. You're trying to tempt
me with reasonable-sounding lies.
me with reasonable-sounding lies.
Callen
How do you know so much about witchcraft?
If that is what it was, why did you laugh?
If that is what it was, why did you laugh?
Callen
...why aren't you disgusted by me?
Witch
...
Callen
Fine. If you won't answer, I'll ask
something else.
something else.
Callen
Why in heaven's name would you point a
knife at the Princess?!
knife at the Princess?!
Witch
You chased me down, remember? I thought
you'd turn me in to the Inquisitors.
you'd turn me in to the Inquisitors.
Callen
The Inquisitors are no friends of mine. I
was just looking to be alone...
was just looking to be alone...
Callen
But what was a witch doing in the chapel?
I can't imagine you went there to pray.
I can't imagine you went there to pray.
Callen
Are you the one who defaced the statues
of my mother and father?
of my mother and father?
Witch
What if I am? Would you hunt me down?
Arrest me? Execute me in the square?
Arrest me? Execute me in the square?
Callen
N-no. Of course not.
Witch
Easy for you to say, while your family cuts
down anyone the least bit suspicious.
down anyone the least bit suspicious.
Witch
The streets still run red with the blood
your mother spilled.
your mother spilled.
Callen
What? What are you talking about?
Witch
You know how nobles love their hunts.
Falcons hunt pheasants, dogs hunt foxes...
Falcons hunt pheasants, dogs hunt foxes...
Witch
And humans hunt witches. Your precious
Holy Maiden was no different.
Holy Maiden was no different.
Callen
Shut up...!
Witch
...?!
Callen
I might be tainted by sin, but my mother...
my mother was pure and loving!
my mother was pure and loving!
Witch
Careful! If you keep firing off magic like
that, the Inquisitors will—
that, the Inquisitors will—
Callen
This is not! Your filthy black magic!
Witch
Look out!
Move, move!
Move, move!
Callen
Kyaa!
Witch
Haha. You really went all-out, Princess.
Callen
T-the wall just crumbled away...
Did I do that?
Did I do that?
Citizens
What was that sound?!
Citizens
Is anyone hurt?!
Witch
Oh, boy.
Callen
I-I need to explain. I need to... to take
responsibility, and—
responsibility, and—
Witch
Are you an absolute moron?!
Callen
Excuse me? I'll have you know, I've read
more books than— mmfph?!
more books than— mmfph?!
Witch
Here, suck on these herbs for a bit. Have
yourself a nice little nap.
yourself a nice little nap.
Callen
(Ah... I can't... keep my eyes... open...)
Scene 5
Callen
Mother... I don't feel so good.
Callen
Can we rest just a little? Please?
Seraphine
Forgive me, dearest. But we have to hurry.
Seraphine
His Radiance is waiting for us.
Callen
His Radiance...? We're going to see His
Radiance?
Radiance?
Seraphine
Yes. We're going to see him. I'll make sure
of it.
of it.
Callen
(Am I dreaming?)
Callen
(I've never had a dream this vivid before...)
Callen
......?!
T-the witch...!
T-the witch...!
Girl
Ah! Easy, easy. Don't sit up just yet.
Callen
Who are you? Where am I...?
Natalie
My name's Natalie. It's nice to meet you.
Natalie
As for where we are... well, it may seem
hard to believe. But we're below Lumains.
hard to believe. But we're below Lumains.
Callen
Below Lumains...?
Boy
Wait a minute, you have blue eyes?
Tch, damn it.
Tch, damn it.
Callen
I'm... sorry? Is that a problem?
Boy
I made a bet with someone. Said your eyes
were green under that veil of yours.
were green under that veil of yours.
Boy
Man, I never win, do I...
Callen
(I have no idea what's going on here.)
Natalie
That's Blaise. You'll have to forgive him,
he can be a bit of a boor.
he can be a bit of a boor.
Natalie
Olive told us your magic ran rampant...
are you feeling nauseous or anything?
are you feeling nauseous or anything?
Natalie
This medicine's made from a northern herb.
It should help you feel better.
It should help you feel better.
Callen
(I can't just eat that! She seems nice, but
she could be a friend of that witch's...)
she could be a friend of that witch's...)
Callen
(This looks like a study. I love the smell of
old books... no, focus! I need to escape!)
old books... no, focus! I need to escape!)
Natalie
Huh? Do you not want it?
Callen
(No windows I can see... she did say we're
below the city, I guess...)
below the city, I guess...)
Blaise
Hey, are you listening?
Hellooooo?
Hellooooo?
Blaise
What are you lookin' around for, anyway?
You see a bug or something?
You see a bug or something?
Callen
Huh? N-no, I...
Natalie
...I know you must be frightened. But please
don't worry. We're all witches down here.
don't worry. We're all witches down here.
Callen
...?!
Natalie
Blaise can use magic, too. Men who can
cast spells are also called witches.
cast spells are also called witches.
Blaise
Look at her, she's all twitchy. Are we sure
we can trust her?
we can trust her?
Blaise
Huh, Olive?
Olive
Good morning, Princess. Welcome to the
Court of Miracles.
Court of Miracles.
Callen
...!
Blaise
Oh, I see. This is all your fault.
Olive
What makes you say that?
Blaise
Look at her, she's petrified of you. What'd
you do to her, huh?
you do to her, huh?
Olive
Nothing. Isn't that right?
Callen
No! She... this girl stuffed something in my
mouth and knocked me out!
mouth and knocked me out!
Blaise
Sigh. That's Olive for you.
Olive
Like you're one to talk.
Olive
Should I have left her for the Inquisitors?
I'd say she owes me a thank you.
I'd say she owes me a thank you.
Natalie
Calm down, Olive. This poor girl's been
through enough already.
through enough already.
Natalie
This must all be a lot to take in. The first
awakening is tough for everyone.
awakening is tough for everyone.
Natalie
You must be worried about avoiding the eyes
of the Inquisitors, too.
of the Inquisitors, too.
Natalie
But we're here for you now. We're your
allies... and we hope you'll be ours someday.
allies... and we hope you'll be ours someday.
Callen
(A bunch of witches... my allies? No, that's
not possible. I'm the Holy Maiden!)
not possible. I'm the Holy Maiden!)
Blaise
Hey, Olive. You called her "Princess" just
now. That wasn't literal, was it?
now. That wasn't literal, was it?
Callen
...I—
Olive
Oh, please. I called her "Princess" 'cause
she was snoring like Sleeping Beauty.
she was snoring like Sleeping Beauty.
Olive
I can make jokes sometimes too, you know.
Callen
(Is she... covering for me?)
Callen
(I don't want them to know the truth. The
Church hasn't been kind to witches.)
Church hasn't been kind to witches.)
Callen
(But why cover for me? Why bring me here?
She could have just left me in the street...)
She could have just left me in the street...)
Olive
Of course, if you don't tell us your name,
we won't have anything else to call you.
we won't have anything else to call you.
Callen
Oh, um, I'm... I'm Len.
Callen
(Man, I'm the worst at lying.)
Olive
Alright, Len. Nice to finally meet you.
Callen
(She really is looking out for me. Maybe
she's not a terrible person...?)
she's not a terrible person...?)
Callen
Ah... this tea is delicious!
Natalie
Isn't it just? It makes you feel like you're in
some far-off paradise!
some far-off paradise!
Callen
Mm... you're right. I feel like I'm in some
flower field in the highlands...
flower field in the highlands...
Natalie
They say there are some in the northeast.
Quiet places, with more sheep than people.
Quiet places, with more sheep than people.
Natalie
And fields upon fields of beautiful blue
lilies, across the horizon!
lilies, across the horizon!
Callen
Blue lilies... that sounds wonderful. I like
quiet places, too. I'd love to go there.
quiet places, too. I'd love to go there.
Blaise
No way. The Inquisitors have it out for us.
There's no place for us above ground.
There's no place for us above ground.
Callen
That's...
Olive
...don't be a coward, Blaise. We might get
out of here someday. You don't know.
out of here someday. You don't know.
Natalie
That's enough of that. Olive, I think it's
time we take Len to see Grandmother.
time we take Len to see Grandmother.
Olive
Right. Could you let her know we'll be
swinging by?
swinging by?
Olive
She gets so fussy when we don't tell her
guests are coming.
guests are coming.
Natalie
Haha, that's true. Blaise and I will go on
ahead.
ahead.
Blaise
Take it easy, Sleeping Beauty.
Callen
...um, thank you.
Olive
For what?
Callen
For not telling them who I am.
Olive
Don't thank me yet. I could change my mind
whenever I feel like it.
whenever I feel like it.
Olive
Besides, "Len?" You couldn't think of a
better name than that?
better name than that?
Callen
Oh, be quiet!
Callen
Even if I did tell them my real name, they
might not realize I'm the Princess.
might not realize I'm the Princess.
Callen
I've always worn a veil outside the palace.
Not many citizens know what I look like.
Not many citizens know what I look like.
Olive
I wouldn't bet on it. You have your mother's
face, you know that?
face, you know that?
Callen
I do...?
Olive
I told you before how Seraphine butchered
our people, didn't I?
our people, didn't I?
Callen
...you're lying. She may have tried or exiled
some witches, but... but that's not...
some witches, but... but that's not...
Olive
It doesn't really matter if you believe me
or not.
or not.
Olive
The fact of the matter is people here lost
family to your mother.
family to your mother.
Olive
If it gets out you're Seraphine's daughter,
the whole Court will riot.
the whole Court will riot.
Callen
(...she said that before. That Mother was
bloodthirsty.)
bloodthirsty.)
Olive
Don't look so glum. Once you've spoken to
Grandma, we'll get you back to the palace.
Grandma, we'll get you back to the palace.
Callen
...you're not going to try to curry favor?
Olive
Favor?
Callen
By turning in Seraphine's daughter to the
witches. It would earn you points, right?
witches. It would earn you points, right?
Callen
Or you could ransom me back to Father.
Couldn't you?
Couldn't you?
Olive
Hah. Like I care about any of that stuff.
Olive
You have a point, though. It's thanks to me
they don't know about you yet, isn't it?
they don't know about you yet, isn't it?
Olive
Sounds to me like you'd better stay on my
good side!
good side!
Callen
(I was wrong! This girl's not a good person
at all!)
at all!)
Scene 6
Natalie
Len! This way!
Blaise
Granny's pretty calm most of the time, but
she's a terror when she's mad. Be ready.
she's a terror when she's mad. Be ready.
Callen
O-okay...
Callen
(It smells like rain down here. All these little
buildings and roads... did they build these?)
buildings and roads... did they build these?)
Olive
Don't get lost now. This place can be a real
labyrinth for newcomers.
labyrinth for newcomers.
Callen
(Is it built that way on purpose, to confuse
attackers? The lack of windows, too...)
attackers? The lack of windows, too...)
Callen
(...they live like this out of fear of the
Church and the royal family, don't they?)
Church and the royal family, don't they?)
Blaise
Hey, you.
Callen
(But I feel strangely at ease here, too. Is it
because there's nothing holy around?)
because there's nothing holy around?)
Blaise
Hey, I'm talking to you! Geez, once you
focus up you're just gone, huh.
focus up you're just gone, huh.
Callen
Huh? Oh, sorry... I was just so intrigued.
The architecture down here is fascinating.
The architecture down here is fascinating.
Blaise
Countless years of witches building trial-
and-error style will do that, yeah.
and-error style will do that, yeah.
Callen
Countless years? But we're right under the
capital! How has no one ever noticed?
capital! How has no one ever noticed?
Blaise
The Court's got some real amazing history!
Stuff they'd never write about in books!
Stuff they'd never write about in books!
Olive
Idiot. Of course we have history books.
You're just too lazy to read any of them.
You're just too lazy to read any of them.
Blaise
Hey! There's nothing wrong with me
casting my net wide and shallow!
casting my net wide and shallow!
Natalie
I'll go over some of our history after you're
finished speaking with Grandmother.
finished speaking with Grandmother.
Callen
Um, so... this "Grandmother." Is she your
leader, or...?
leader, or...?
Natalie
Yep! Grandmother Sibylle's the oldest and
most powerful witch in Lumains.
most powerful witch in Lumains.
Blaise
Olive was lucky enough to study under her,
back in the day.
back in the day.
Olive
She hasn't taught me anything in a long
time, though.
time, though.
Natalie
Have you seen her magic, Len? She learned
it directly from Grandmother herself.
it directly from Grandmother herself.
Natalie
She's very strong. That's why she goes out
onto the surface, where it's most dangerous.
onto the surface, where it's most dangerous.
Callen
I... see.
Olive
It's not like I do it for you all. I just hate
being cooped up down here all the time.
being cooped up down here all the time.
Callen
(Wait, is she really a good person after
all? This is too confusing...)
all? This is too confusing...)
Callen
Do all of the capital's witches live here?
Olive
No way. That would be way too dangerous.
Natalie
We stay here to help out those who have
been victimized by the Inquisitors, but...
been victimized by the Inquisitors, but...
Natalie
We can't keep all our eggs in one basket. If
they found this place, they would kill us all.
they found this place, they would kill us all.
Callen
(...has my kingdom, my faith, been so cruel
to these people?)
to these people?)
Callen
(I've read so much. I thought I knew about
the world, but... I didn't. Not really.)
the world, but... I didn't. Not really.)
Natalie
Grandmother, I've brought Len.
Go on, Len. Say hello.
Go on, Len. Say hello.
Callen
Um, I'm honored to make your acquaintance,
Lady Sibylle. My name is Len.
Lady Sibylle. My name is Len.
Sibylle
Well, well. No need to stand on formalities
here, young lady.
here, young lady.
Callen
(Ah, I spoke without thinking...)
Witch
Olive... why would you bring an outsider
here at a time like this?
here at a time like this?
Witch
We don't know who she is. What if you've
brought doom down on our heads?
brought doom down on our heads?
Olive
Should I have left her for the Inquisitors?
Maybe they're right about us being heartless.
Maybe they're right about us being heartless.
Witch
You don't have to say it like that...
Witch
You know we're barely scraping by down
here. That's all I meant.
here. That's all I meant.
Sibylle
Enough, all of you. Len, come here. Let
me get a better look at you.
me get a better look at you.
Callen
Y-yes, ma'am.
Sibylle
......I see.
Callen
(Eugh. It feels like she's peering straight
into my soul.)
into my soul.)
Sibylle
Your thoughts, Cyrus?
Cyrus
Hmm... afraid I can't say anything at a
glance. Shall I ask my cards instead?
glance. Shall I ask my cards instead?
Olive
Excuse me? How is your fortune-telling
nonsense supposed to help us?!
nonsense supposed to help us?!
Callen
(Huh? Olive's gone white as a sheet.)
Sibylle
Silence, girl. Cyrus, do as you like.
Cyrus
But of course.
Cyrus
Right this way, mademoiselle.
Callen
O-okay...
Callen
(What's going on here?!)
Cyrus
Well, then. Now that we're alone, allow me
to formally introduce myself.
to formally introduce myself.
Cyrus
It is my sincere honor to meet you,
Princess Callen.
Princess Callen.
Callen
...?!
Callen
D-don't be ridiculous. I'm not...
Cyrus
It's no use trying to hide it, Your Highness.
Cyrus
It must be hard, keeping up the deception.
You can be your true self around me.
You can be your true self around me.
Callen
...
Callen
...I'm not here to cause any trouble.
Olive rescued me, that's all.
Olive rescued me, that's all.
Callen
If you'll let me return to the castle, I'll
never trouble any of you again.
never trouble any of you again.
Callen
I have no intention of disrupting your lives...
And even less of learning magic from you.
And even less of learning magic from you.
Cyrus
None at all, hm? Fascinating. I never dreamt
I'd see the day Callen gave up on learning.
I'd see the day Callen gave up on learning.
Callen
Do you have to say it like that...?
Cyrus
My apologies. It's just that, the Callen I
knew was insatiably curious.
knew was insatiably curious.
Cyrus
It was great fun, watching her in her
prideful fits of genius.
prideful fits of genius.
Callen
...have we met somewhere before?
Cyrus
You're better off not asking. Some things
are only for the cards to know, I'm afraid.
are only for the cards to know, I'm afraid.
Callen
(I think... this man might be dangerous.)
Callen
(And yet, I feel like I can trust him. Sort
of. What a strange, strange feeling.)
of. What a strange, strange feeling.)
Cyrus
Please be at ease, Your Highness. Lady
Sibylle knows you mean no harm.
Sibylle knows you mean no harm.
Cyrus
Still, since we have the chance, why not
cut the cards? What would you like to see?
cut the cards? What would you like to see?
Callen
...I want to see the past. I need to see it.
Please.
Please.
Callen
My mother disappeared eight years ago.
Is there any way you could...?
Is there any way you could...?
Cyrus
Mm... sorry. I can only see forward. But
sometimes our future illuminates our past.
sometimes our future illuminates our past.
Callen
...alright. Show me the future then,
I guess.
I guess.
Callen
On my next birthday, I'm to be consecrated
as the next Holy Maiden.
as the next Holy Maiden.
Callen
Can a witch like me really be consecrated?
Or will I be expelled from the kingdom?
Or will I be expelled from the kingdom?
Cyrus
A grand conundrum indeed! Let us see
what the cards have to say.
what the cards have to say.
Scene 7
Cyrus
Five cards, laid out in a row. Pick one, if
you please.
you please.
Callen
...this one.
Cyrus
Let's see what it holds.
Callen
(Wait, these aren't tarot cards!)
Callen
(It's me, on the dais... and the masses below,
looking up at me with faces twisted in rage.)
looking up at me with faces twisted in rage.)
Callen
(No matter how I pray, I'll never produce
light. I'll never be accepted as the Maiden.)
light. I'll never be accepted as the Maiden.)
Cyrus
Another, if you please.
Callen
(N-next is...)
Callen
...!
Cyrus
The people start riots across Lumains,
believing the whole Church is corrupt.
believing the whole Church is corrupt.
Callen
...I knew it. I can't protect Belterre.
Callen
My failure will cause chaos, violence in the
streets...
streets...
Callen
People may even stop praying altogether.
Callen
And when the light grows dim enough, the
demons will slaughter us all. Isn't that right?
demons will slaughter us all. Isn't that right?
Cyrus
If that's what the people want. If they
refuse to pull together.
refuse to pull together.
Cyrus
They want a savior. They don't believe in
themselves, so they can't protect themselves.
themselves, so they can't protect themselves.
Cyrus
I have to wonder if they've been coddled a
bit too much... not that it's my place to say.
bit too much... not that it's my place to say.
Callen
That's pretty cold of you. The demons won't
spare this place either, you know.
spare this place either, you know.
Callen
How can you be so calm about all this?
Cyrus
Maybe because this isn't guaranteed to
come to pass. Not yet, at least.
come to pass. Not yet, at least.
Cyrus
This is just one of a number of possible
futures.
futures.
Cyrus
But if you leave this place and return to the
palace, it gets a lot more likely, yes.
palace, it gets a lot more likely, yes.
Callen
Then... that means there's a way I can
stop this from happening?
stop this from happening?
Cyrus
Of course. If you choose this path, for
instance...
instance...
Callen
(The picture on the card is changing!)
Callen
This is... me? Defeating the demons with
witchcraft?!
witchcraft?!
Cyrus
Yes. See how that choice changes the
first card as well?
first card as well?
Callen
...!
Cyrus
Would you look at that? The people love
you.
you.
Callen
T-they... love me? Even though I'm a...
I mean, I'm... the way I am?
I mean, I'm... the way I am?
Cyrus
Sound pretty nice, doesn't it?
Callen
...I don't know. Using an evil thing like
witchcraft to bring about such a future...
witchcraft to bring about such a future...
Cyrus
Magic is magic, Highness. There's nothing
nothing good or evil about it.
nothing good or evil about it.
Callen
That's—that's blasphemy!
Cyrus
Did you know? The meaning of these cards
changes based on the way they're facing.
changes based on the way they're facing.
Cyrus
It's called inversion. A card that's normally
auspicious may not be when it's inverted.
auspicious may not be when it's inverted.
Cyrus
This card that shows you in glory here?
From my seat, it's inverted.
From my seat, it's inverted.
Callen
...!
Cyrus
It's like that in life too. Whether something
is good or evil depends on your point of view.
is good or evil depends on your point of view.
Cyrus
Morality is a handy tool for those with a
vested interest in controlling you.
vested interest in controlling you.
Cyrus
Don't let anyone tell you what is or isn't
right. You have to decide that on your own.
right. You have to decide that on your own.
Cyrus
But you're a clever one, aren't you? I'm
sure you'll muddle through.
sure you'll muddle through.
Callen
...if I don't decide what's right for myself,
I let someone else decide for me.
I let someone else decide for me.
Callen
If I can fight demons with this power...
Callen
If I can save people using witchcraft, how
can that be evil?
can that be evil?
Cyrus
There, that's the Callen I know.
Callen
(Then, even the light of prayer and holy
magic is neither inherently good nor evil.)
magic is neither inherently good nor evil.)
Callen
(If that's so... then the question remains.
Is His Radiance truly loving?)
Is His Radiance truly loving?)
Callen
(He's tested us for so long, over and over.
Maybe it's our turn to test Him for once...)
Maybe it's our turn to test Him for once...)
Callen
...hey. What's your stake in all this? Why
are you going out of your way to help me?
are you going out of your way to help me?
Cyrus
Hmm. Who can say? I'm but a humble
fortune teller, bound to the whims of fate.
fortune teller, bound to the whims of fate.
Sibylle
Cyrus, Len.
Is your reading finished?
Is your reading finished?
Cyrus
Yes. We don't need to worry about her.
She's on our side.
She's on our side.
Sibylle
I see, I see. I hope you don't think too
poorly of us, Len.
poorly of us, Len.
Sibylle
Witches must be evert vigilant about
whom we trust.
whom we trust.
Sibylle
A single moment of weakness could bring
us into the Inquisition's sights.
us into the Inquisition's sights.
Callen
Don't worry, Lady Sibylle. I understand
all too well.
all too well.
Sibylle
Thank you, child. You have a kind heart.
Sibylle
Olive will look after you until a house can
be prepared. Isn't that right, Olive?
be prepared. Isn't that right, Olive?
Olive
That's... fine. As long as she behaves.
Think you can do that, Len?
Think you can do that, Len?
Callen
I can behave. Better than you can, at least.
Olive
Excuse me?
Sibylle
Haha. I like this one. She has spirit!
Alderic
Augustin, do you have a moment?
Brother Augustin
My, Your Majesty. This must be an urgent
matter, to bring you here so late.
matter, to bring you here so late.
Alderic
Please, let's drop the formalities.
Alderic
...Callen ran away from the castle and has
yet to return.
yet to return.
Brother Augustin
You're kidding. First that shameful display,
and now she goes missing?
and now she goes missing?
Brother Augustin
I'd thought she was smarter than that. I
guess she takes after you.
guess she takes after you.
Alderic
Perhaps. But no, this is all my fault.
I drove her to such disobedience.
I drove her to such disobedience.
Alderic
I'm well aware how you feel about Callen
and myself, but please. I need your help.
and myself, but please. I need your help.
Alderic
Your Inquisitors would be able to locate her
quickly and quietly, would they not?
quickly and quietly, would they not?
Brother Augustin
We have more important things to do than
patch up a family squabble, Alderic.
patch up a family squabble, Alderic.
Brother Augustin
But... very well. For Seraphine's sake, and
for Belterre's, I'll do you this favor.
for Belterre's, I'll do you this favor.
Alderic
Augustin... thank you...
Brother Augustin
But don't think my assistance comes
without a price.
without a price.
Alderic
A price? What is it you want?
Brother Augustin
Authorization for another witch hunt.
Alderic
That's...
Brother Augustin
Our reach isn't universal. A search for your
daughter may draw undue attention.
daughter may draw undue attention.
Brother Augustin
But framed as a witch hunt, we can be bold—
and undo the shame Callen inflicted today.
and undo the shame Callen inflicted today.
Alderic
Are the streets to run red with blood again?
Witches are not so different from you or I...
Witches are not so different from you or I...
Brother Augustin
Your point?
Brother Augustin
The people sense your weak will, Alderic,
and it makes them uneasy.
and it makes them uneasy.
Brother Augustin
What good is an ineffective patriarch?
What will Seraphine say when she returns?
What will Seraphine say when she returns?
Brother Augustin
As her husband, as king, you must be
prepared to dirty your hands when needed.
prepared to dirty your hands when needed.
Alderic
No... no. Seraphine, she...
Alderic
...I understand. I will grant your hunt my
royal blessing.
royal blessing.
Brother Augustin
A wise choice.
Scene 8
Callen
Hey, Olive. You love books too, right?
Olive
Hmph. Not especially. I just like them
better than people.
better than people.
Olive
I get fed up with all their shouting, their
posturing. All the ways they use each other.
posturing. All the ways they use each other.
Callen
...I think I know what you mean.
Olive
Books don't do that. If you want them to
shut up, you can just close their cover.
shut up, you can just close their cover.
Callen
I've felt the same way, at times.
Olive
Really?
Callen
But... even books aren't quite that simple.
At least, I don't think so.
At least, I don't think so.
Callen
They stick with you, even when you wish they
wouldn't. Some of them keep their secrets,
wouldn't. Some of them keep their secrets,
Callen
leaving you frustrated as you turn the last
page and see there's nothing left.
page and see there's nothing left.
Callen
When you're lonely, books can share lovely
poems or essays... but they can't hold you.
poems or essays... but they can't hold you.
Olive
Of course they can't...
Callen
I know. I wish I could get along more with
people. I really do.
people. I really do.
Callen
But people always end up leaving me... so
books are all I have.
books are all I have.
Olive
......
Callen
Have you ever found a book you feel like
you were meant to read?
you were meant to read?
Olive
...can't say I have. I've never really put
much faith in books.
much faith in books.
Callen
I've always felt like I would find it someday.
The book that would change my life.
The book that would change my life.
Olive
You know, you talk a lot more than I
expected.
expected.
Callen
Well, I'm going back to the castle at dawn.
And we'll probably never meet again, right?
And we'll probably never meet again, right?
Olive
What? Don't tell me you've taken a liking
to this place.
to this place.
Callen
It's not like I want to stay. But if I suddenly
disappear, won't everyone get mad at you?
disappear, won't everyone get mad at you?
Olive
Oh, please. It's not like anyone here likes
me anyway. I can take it.
me anyway. I can take it.
Olive
Worry about your kingdom, not about me.
That's your job, right?
That's your job, right?
Callen
...I am worried about it.
Callen
Cyrus's cards showed me the future. He said
Lumains will fall if I go back to the castle.
Lumains will fall if I go back to the castle.
Olive
He did...?
Callen
But if I learn to use my power first, I can
go back and save the city instead!
go back and save the city instead!
Olive
You're kidding, right? You can't just learn
dark magic in one night.
dark magic in one night.
Olive
You can't even light a candle right now.
You think you can protect anyone?
You think you can protect anyone?
Olive
Trust me, you've got a long way to go
before—
before—
Callen
I did it...!
Olive
...?!
Callen
I did it...! I lit the candle! Did you see that?!
Olive
No way... I knew you had a lot of power,
but...
but...
Olive
To think your will was this strong, too...
Callen
Oh, come on. All I did was light a candle.
Is it really that impressive?
Is it really that impressive?
Olive
Learning the control for that usually takes
an average witch a few months, so yes.
an average witch a few months, so yes.
Callen
Months?!
Olive
Magic takes magic power to fuel it, but it
also takes willpower to control.
also takes willpower to control.
Olive
Lighting only the very tip of a candle wick
takes pretty strong focus.
takes pretty strong focus.
Olive
...and you've already mastered it, on your
first night of casting.
first night of casting.
Callen
That's... a good thing, right?
Olive
No. No, it's not.
Olive
Listen. If you want to lead a happy life,
forget about magic, here and now.
forget about magic, here and now.
Callen
But why...?
Olive
Do you know why we consider our own art
dark magic?
dark magic?
Olive
It's not all fun and games. It's a double-
edged sword, and it always has a cost.
edged sword, and it always has a cost.
Callen
What do you mean?
Olive
...
Callen
...?!
Horns... and a dragon wing?
Horns... and a dragon wing?
Olive
If you use too much magic, it twists you
into a monster like this.
into a monster like this.
Olive
After that, you're finished. Forget the
Church. Even other witches will fear you.
Church. Even other witches will fear you.
Olive
If you don't want to spend your life under a
hood, walk away now and don't look back.
hood, walk away now and don't look back.
Callen
...
Olive
I was born here. This is my life, like it or no.
But you have a choice. A home, and a dad.
But you have a choice. A home, and a dad.
Olive
Are you prepared to throw that all away,
just to stain your hands with witchcraft?
just to stain your hands with witchcraft?
Callen
I...
Blaise
Hey, Olive! Wheeere are yoooouuu?
Olive
I'm right here, stop shouting. What do
you want?
you want?
Blaise
Look at this...
Olive
Huh? What is this... a declaration from the
royal family?
royal family?
Callen
From the royal family? Let me see!
Callen
This...!
Witch
"In the name of the King and the Maiden,
a Witch Hunt shall begin anew."
a Witch Hunt shall begin anew."
Witch
These fliers are posted all over town.
Witch
Are we going to see a return to the days
of Seraphine?!
of Seraphine?!
Callen
(Why, all of a sudden...)
Callen
(Father's never supported the witch hunts.
He found them cruel, and tyrannical...)
He found them cruel, and tyrannical...)
Callen
(And yet... why? Is this Augustin's doing?
Those two hate each other!)
Those two hate each other!)
Callen
(There's nothing here about me at all. Have
they not even noticed I'm missing?)
they not even noticed I'm missing?)
Blaise
Another big witch hunt, huh... if we're
running, we'd better leave now.
running, we'd better leave now.
Cyrus
No, that's just what they want. They want
to flush us out of hiding with these notices.
to flush us out of hiding with these notices.
Cyrus
We can assume the Inquisitors are already
watching the streets like hawks.
watching the streets like hawks.
Olive
If only we'd gotten you back to the palace
before this happened...
before this happened...
Callen
Olive...
Natalie
I hate this... I hate it! I'm so tired of always
running and hiding!
running and hiding!
Blaise
Natalie? Where did you get that axe?!
Natalie
If they want a fight, I say we give them one!
Callen
?!
Natalie
Why do we fear the Inquisitors? We have
our magic! And we have weapons too!
our magic! And we have weapons too!
Natalie
We haven't seen the sun or breathed fresh
air in years. Just because we're witches!
air in years. Just because we're witches!
Natalie
This isn't life! This is imprisonment!
Olive
Easy there. You know the people up there
outnumber us, and they have holy magic too.
outnumber us, and they have holy magic too.
Natalie
We keep saying that, and we keep running.
And look where it's gotten us!
And look where it's gotten us!
Natalie
If we don't strike back now, they'll keep
hounding us until there's no one left!
hounding us until there's no one left!
Witch
...Natalie is right. I'm with her!
We'll show them...!
We'll show them...!
Witch
Yeah, I'm with you too. We'll bloody their
damned noses, at least!
damned noses, at least!
Blaise
H-hey, stop being so reckless! None of you
are thinking straight!
are thinking straight!
Blaise
Come on, old man! Back me up here!
They're going mad!
They're going mad!
Cyrus
Ah... that's not really my style, I'm afraid.
I like to stay uninvolved, you see.
I like to stay uninvolved, you see.
Blaise
What the hell? You're a soothsayer, isn't
this your job?!
this your job?!
Callen
(What should I do? At this rate, there's
going to be a bloodbath in the streets!)
going to be a bloodbath in the streets!)
Natalie
I remember eight years ago.
Natalie
My mama told me not to be afraid. She said
Lady Seraphine was human, just like us.
Lady Seraphine was human, just like us.
Natalie
She wouldn't hurt innocent witches.
That's what my mama told me.
That's what my mama told me.
Natalie
Seraphine had my mama burned alive.
She screamed for... for so long...!
She screamed for... for so long...!
Callen
(What...?!)
Callen
(Is this... how the Church has always been?
By whose will? By what right?!)
By whose will? By what right?!)
Natalie
We can be good and patient and obedient,
and all it gets us is a stake and a bonfire!
and all it gets us is a stake and a bonfire!
Natalie
If we're going to die anyway, I'll die with the
blood of my mama's murderer on my hands!
blood of my mama's murderer on my hands!
Olive
...I can't support this, Natalie.
Natalie
And why not?!
Olive
If we kill, even to keep ourselves alive,
what kind of future do we have?
what kind of future do we have?
Olive
Can we build a better world for anyone with
hands soaked in blood?
hands soaked in blood?
Callen
......
Olive
The more you hurt other people, the less
human you become. Just like the Church.
human you become. Just like the Church.
Olive
If we go down that road, we'll never be able
to look ourselves in the eye again.
to look ourselves in the eye again.
Olive
Do you want to sacrifice your soul for one
moment of revenge, Natalie?
moment of revenge, Natalie?
Natalie
...I'm just so... so tired of them taking
everything from us.
everything from us.
Sibylle
Calm yourselves, young ones. This
bickering benefits no one.
bickering benefits no one.
Natalie
Grandmother...
Blaise
Granny... isn't there anything we can do?
Sibylle
Hmm. Cyrus. What do your cards say?
Cyrus
Let's find out together, hm?
Cyrus
...unfortunately, all I see are executions
on the steps of the Cathedral.
on the steps of the Cathedral.
Sibylle
The story never changes, then. How dull.
Sibylle
...we will leave Lumains. If you wish to
fight, do so after that.
fight, do so after that.
Natalie
But—!
Sibylle
I understand the pain you feel. All of us
know it, and all too well.
know it, and all too well.
Sibylle
But letting our rage control us will only
lead us to our deaths.
lead us to our deaths.
Sibylle
Let us use that rage to protect our fellow
witches instead.
witches instead.
Natalie
I... of course I want to protect everyone,
but...
but...
Blaise
Natalie... c'mon. Let's take a deep breath.
We're all here with you. Okay?
We're all here with you. Okay?
Natalie
...okay.
Sibylle
Olive, if we are to succeed, we will need
the treasure.
the treasure.
Olive
Right. I'll head back to the Chapel of
Seraphine and secure it.
Seraphine and secure it.
Sibylle
Please do.
Callen
(Treasure? Is there something hidden in
Mother's chapel?)
Mother's chapel?)
Scene 9
Blaise
I'll get started on finding the provisions
for our escape.
for our escape.
Natalie
We'll work on armor. To keep people safe,
even when we run out of magic power!
even when we run out of magic power!
Callen
......
Cyrus
You alright there, mademoiselle?
Callen
Cyrus...
Callen
My mother... Seraphine. What exactly did
she do to these people?
she do to these people?
Cyrus
Well, to put it bluntly...
Cyrus
She and the Inquisitors killed dozens of
them. Some very cruelly, too.
them. Some very cruelly, too.
Callen
...
Cyrus
She was one of the cruelest Maidens ever.
There's a reason the witches fear her.
There's a reason the witches fear her.
Cyrus
But if nothing else, it made her very popular
with the folks upstairs.
with the folks upstairs.
Cyrus
You've never heard anyone say a word
against her, have you?
against her, have you?
Callen
...I still can't believe it. I always thought
she was so kind, and so gentle...
she was so kind, and so gentle...
Callen
Did she hate the witches that much,
to do such awful things to them?
to do such awful things to them?
Cyrus
Neither I nor my cards can say. If you want
to know, you'll have to find out yourself.
to know, you'll have to find out yourself.
Cyrus
Fortunately, you're good at tracking down
answers, aren't you?
answers, aren't you?
Callen
I... don't know.
Cyrus
Callen...
Cyrus
This world isn't perfect. It's ever-changing,
like the wind or the waves.
like the wind or the waves.
Cyrus
When you find yourself adrift in the chaos,
I suppose you could cling to your friends.
I suppose you could cling to your friends.
Cyrus
But honestly, I wouldn't recommend it.
Cyrus
Much smarter to rely on yourself instead.
At least, that's what I've found.
At least, that's what I've found.
Callen
Rely on myself? What do you mean?
Cyrus
What you desire is already inside you.
Just deeper than you might expect.
Just deeper than you might expect.
Callen
...this is why I hate seers. You act so smug,
then do nothing but spout nonsense.
then do nothing but spout nonsense.
Cyrus
You wound me. Fortune telling serves
a good enough purpose, I think.
a good enough purpose, I think.
Cyrus
Sometimes people need a new way to hear
what they already know, that's all.
what they already know, that's all.
Callen
What a weirdo... but somehow, I do feel a
little better. Just a little bit.
little better. Just a little bit.
Callen
There must be something I can do. Both for
the witches, and for Belterre.
the witches, and for Belterre.
Seraphine
Look there. See? The chapel is all done.
Isn't it lovely, with the sunlight pouring in?
Isn't it lovely, with the sunlight pouring in?
Callen
The chapel! Right, I went there looking for
answers.
answers.
Callen
I have to go back. I feel like I'm forgetting
something vitally important...
something vitally important...
Callen
Olive!
Olive
Callen?
Callen
You're going to the chapel, right? Please,
you have to take me with you!
you have to take me with you!
Olive
...
Callen
What is this "treasure" Lady Sibylle
mentioned?
mentioned?
Olive
It's no business of yours. Go away.
Callen
I want to help! If you're going to the chapel,
there might be something I can do—
there might be something I can do—
Olive
If you want to help, go back to the castle and
call off your father and his Inquisitors.
call off your father and his Inquisitors.
Olive
That's the best thing for all of us right now.
Callen
With the order already issued, I don't think
there's any convincing them...
there's any convincing them...
Callen
Also, I'm not asking you for permission.
I'm telling you I'm coming along.
I'm telling you I'm coming along.
Olive
Sigh... fine, then.
Olive
You and Seraphine vanished eight years
ago, right?
ago, right?
Callen
Yes. I don't remember that night very
clearly, but I know it happened.
clearly, but I know it happened.
Olive
Since then, there's been a magic aura only
witches can sense coming from that chapel.
witches can sense coming from that chapel.
Callen
Only witches can sense it? So... it's not
holy magic, then?
holy magic, then?
Olive
Witches' magic always leaves a trace. We
use it to leave signals for each other.
use it to leave signals for each other.
Olive
I wanted to investigate the one in the
chapel, but it was always packed with people.
chapel, but it was always packed with people.
Olive
So I damaged some walls so they'd have to
close it down for repairs.
close it down for repairs.
Olive
I finally had time to look around... and then
you showed up.
you showed up.
Callen
...sorry.
Callen
Why do you call it a "treasure", though?
Is its magic aura that strong?
Is its magic aura that strong?
Olive
I wouldn't call it strong, more like...
high-quality?
high-quality?
Olive
We'll need power to escape Lumains, and
then more to avoid getting eaten outside.
then more to avoid getting eaten outside.
Olive
If we can bring whatever it is with us, then
our odds of survival leap up.
our odds of survival leap up.
Olive
In a sense, I'm on procurement duty. Just
for magic instead of food. Get it?
for magic instead of food. Get it?
Callen
Then there's no harm in me coming along,
is there? Come on, let's go.
is there? Come on, let's go.
Olive
Geez... you're one stubborn princess.
Brother Augustin
Now, then. We should have a witch or two
to make an example of soon enough...
to make an example of soon enough...
Cyrus
Well done, Inquisitor. Lumains' public order
is in good hands, I see.
is in good hands, I see.
Brother Augustin
...?! Who are you? How did you get in here?!
Cyrus
Ah, how rude of me. Please, call me Cyrus.
Cyrus
I've come to offer my services to the
esteemed Inquisition.
esteemed Inquisition.
Cyrus
You see, I just so happen to have stumbled
upon a burrow of witches.
upon a burrow of witches.
Brother Augustin
...is that so?
Cyrus
Yes. And I'd be happy to show you where
it is.
it is.
Scene 10
Callen
You're right, there is something strange
about this place.
about this place.
Callen
I feel... kind of warm? And weirdly tense...
Olive
That's the magic aura. Feels kind of nice,
doesn't it?
doesn't it?
Callen
(I see... so that's why I was feeling so odd
last night.)
last night.)
Callen
But somehow, my heart is racing more than
before. It feels... good.
before. It feels... good.
Olive
Feels like you could get addicted, right?
That's the scary part of dark magic.
That's the scary part of dark magic.
Olive
It's easy to use too much, chasing that high.
And you can see what that does to you.
And you can see what that does to you.
Olive
The transformation happens in a second...
and then you're a monster 'til you die.
and then you're a monster 'til you die.
Callen
Stop that. You're not a monster.
Olive
You don't need to flatter me. I know how
bad I look.
bad I look.
Callen
You don't know anything. You're just
wallowing in your own misery, and it's sad.
wallowing in your own misery, and it's sad.
Olive
Excuse me?
Callen
First of all, beauty is in the eye of the
beholder.
beholder.
Callen
Second, you're only acting like you're better
off alone. You don't actually want that.
off alone. You don't actually want that.
Olive
Don't I?
Callen
I know what it's like. You push people away,
before they can push you away themselves.
before they can push you away themselves.
Callen
I knew the people of Lumains hated me, so
I ran away before they could chase me out.
I ran away before they could chase me out.
Olive
...
Callen
I ran away and hid, away from people, away
from everyone. For my whole life.
from everyone. For my whole life.
Callen
But even as I hid myself away, I was so, so
lonely. I wanted someone to stay with me.
lonely. I wanted someone to stay with me.
Callen
I wanted someone to look me in the eyes
and just be there for me, by my side...
and just be there for me, by my side...
Olive
...you wanted to be accepted.
Callen
Yes. So, please... let me accept you.
Olive
Huh?
Callen
Let me accept you. Get closer to you.
Learn more about you.
Learn more about you.
Olive
Heh. Princesses really are little balls of
sunshine, aren't they.
sunshine, aren't they.
Olive
Alright, sure. If that's something you
want.
want.
Callen
Then... will you accept me, too? Can we be
friends?
friends?
Olive
I dunno. Depends how much you're willing
to work for it.
to work for it.
Callen
Aww, come on! You were being so nice
just a second ago.
just a second ago.
Olive
...Callen, listen. I really think you
should avoid dark magic while you can.
should avoid dark magic while you can.
Olive
Stick to that holy magic nonsense. It'll be
safer for you in the end.
safer for you in the end.
Callen
But I don't care about holy magic anymore!
Callen
Dark magic may brand you as a witch, but...
it frees you from the Church, doesn't it?
it frees you from the Church, doesn't it?
Olive
Us, free? Down in that hole? You must
be joking.
be joking.
Callen
Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. But...
Callen
You're free from being judged for the light
you produce, at least.
you produce, at least.
Olive
True. I suppose we have that much.
Olive
Sometimes I feel like all of us are victims of
the Church, just in different ways.
the Church, just in different ways.
Callen
Maybe...
Callen
...Olive, are you the one who destroyed
the statue here?
the statue here?
Olive
Yeah. That was me.
Callen
Why didn't you break my statue? The
baby in Seraphine's arms.
baby in Seraphine's arms.
Olive
Huh? I did, though. I smashed the—
Olive
Wait, what? The damage is completely
gone!
gone!
Callen
Huh?
Olive
Someone must have cast a spell on it.
Olive
Or maybe you showing up triggered
something?
something?
Olive
Hey, try touching it for me, will you?
Callen
W-wait! These statues are very holy, they
shouldn't be touched by— wah?!
shouldn't be touched by— wah?!
Olive
Oh, be quiet already. It's your own face.
Here, give me your hands!
Here, give me your hands!
Callen
H-hey, don't pull me...!
Callen
Wait, wha—
Seraphine
...Callen.
Callen
Mother... why do you look so sad?
Seraphine
Ah... forgive me, dearest.
Callen
Did we come here to pray? So late at
night...?
night...?
Seraphine
Pray... yes, my love. But this is less a
prayer and more a... a request.
prayer and more a... a request.
Seraphine
Prayers rise to the Radiant One. But this
is... a request, from Mother to you.
is... a request, from Mother to you.
Seraphine
...take this book.
Callen
What is it? It's so pretty...
Seraphine
It's a present, just for you. My clever and
beautiful girl.
beautiful girl.
Seraphine
Even when I'm gone... this book will surely
protect you, my dearest.
protect you, my dearest.
Callen
Mother... that's such a sad thing to say.
Seraphine
I know. It is sad...
Callen
Um, may I read this? It looks like the
Luminarium, but a bit different...
Luminarium, but a bit different...
Callen
I'm very excited to read it!
Seraphine
Not yet, I think. When you're older.
Callen
Ah... the book... you're putting it into our
statue?
statue?
Seraphine
If you are ever left alone... return here.
Seraphine
This book will help you. Someday, when
you're all alone. Come here and read it then.
you're all alone. Come here and read it then.
Callen
Alone? But... but I don't want to be left
alone!
alone!
Seraphine
...forgive me for not being a better mother
to you, Callen.
to you, Callen.
Callen
Mama...
Seraphine
Now, we have a long journey ahead of us.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Callen
A book I'm meant to read...
Olive
Callen!
Callen...!
Callen...!
Callen
...!
Olive
Get down!
Callen
Aah!
Olive
Are you okay?
Callen
Yeah... thanks to you.
Callen
Huh? The statue blew itself apart!
Olive
Hang on, there's something in the rubble.
What is that?
What is that?
Callen
That's... my book! The book I'm meant to
read!
read!
Olive
But that's a magic tome! A dark magic
tome!
tome!
Callen
What is all this?
Olive
Spells like this are forbidden. Taboo, even.
Who the hell wrote this?
Who the hell wrote this?
Callen
...I know this penmanship.
Olive
Whose is it?!
Callen
...
My mother's.
My mother's.
Scene 11
Callen
Destructive spells, spells that cause insanity,
mind control, hexes...
mind control, hexes...
Callen
There must be dozens in here. No...
hundreds.
hundreds.
Olive
No one in the Court has ever written a
book like this...
book like this...
Callen
...I don't understand. How did Mother know
so much about witchcraft?
so much about witchcraft?
Olive
Seraphine despised us. Why would she take
the time to record our spells?
the time to record our spells?
Olive
Maybe she wanted to reverse-engineer them?
Adapt them for the Church, or something.
Adapt them for the Church, or something.
Callen
...I think Mother was a witch, too.
Olive
What? That's... don't be stupid.
Callen
You're always so confident, Olive. But you
don't sound confident about that.
don't sound confident about that.
Callen
You're thinking it too, right?
Callen
My mother used the power of the witches
to hunt them down.
to hunt them down.
Olive
...I guess it's possible, but...
Callen
I don't want to believe it either! I always
thought she was gentle and kind...
thought she was gentle and kind...
Callen
It pained me to think I'd never measure
up to her.
up to her.
Olive
Callen...
Callen
But if she was a witch, then everything
finally makes sense.
finally makes sense.
Callen
Why I can use magic, why she wrote this,
and why she hid it for me...
and why she hid it for me...
Callen
I've spent years looking for the book that
would change my life.
would change my life.
Callen
I devoured every book I could get my hands
on, but I never seemed to find it.
on, but I never seemed to find it.
Callen
But the instant I saw this binding, I knew.
I just felt it. "This is the one."
I just felt it. "This is the one."
Callen
I barely remembered it, but I think I've been
looking for this book all this time.
looking for this book all this time.
Olive
Callen...
Olive
Your life is your own. No matter who your
family is, you don't have to follow them.
family is, you don't have to follow them.
Callen
Maybe not. But I can't just run away!
Callen
I have to take responsibility for the people
my mother killed.
my mother killed.
Olive
...my mother killed people too, you know.
Callen
Huh...?
Olive
Not enemies, like yours did. She killed her
brothers and sisters of the Court.
brothers and sisters of the Court.
Callen
W-why...?
Olive
At the height of the witch hunts, she tried
to gain more power, to strike back.
to gain more power, to strike back.
Olive
But she... she lost control.
Olive
She lost herself in the magic, and raised her
hands against her fellow witches.
hands against her fellow witches.
Callen
That's awful...
Olive
She was trying to kill me when Grandmother
took her down.
took her down.
Olive
Seeing her like that, drenched in blood, her
face all twisted with rage...
face all twisted with rage...
Olive
Ever since that day, I've thought... what if
that happens to me someday?
that happens to me someday?
Olive
Plenty of the others wonder if it's just a
matter of time.
matter of time.
Callen
(So that's why she said she hated people...)
Olive
But Lady Sibylle looked after me. I promised
to keep my nose clean, for her sake...
to keep my nose clean, for her sake...
Olive
...but as you can see, I couldn't even
manage that. Pathetic, huh?
manage that. Pathetic, huh?
Callen
Thank you for telling me, Olive. We're not
too different, are we?
too different, are we?
Callen
At first I thought you kept my identity secret
so you could make use of me later...
so you could make use of me later...
Callen
But... you knew what I was going through,
didn't you? That's why you kept quiet.
didn't you? That's why you kept quiet.
Olive
...pretty stupid of me, huh?
Olive
So many times I wanted to shout, "Why do
you hate me? I'm not her! I'm not my mom!"
you hate me? I'm not her! I'm not my mom!"
Olive
I hated myself enough without them hating
me too.
me too.
Callen
(I felt the same way. Just because I couldn't
live up to Mother's legacy...)
live up to Mother's legacy...)
Olive
I felt like I had to prove myself to everyone,
you know? To show I was worth trusting.
you know? To show I was worth trusting.
Olive
I took jobs no one else wanted, worked
harder than anyone else.
harder than anyone else.
Olive
But no matter how hard I tried, nothing
changed... so eventually, I just gave up.
changed... so eventually, I just gave up.
Callen
People only ever believe what they want
to believe, don't they?
to believe, don't they?
Olive
Yeah. You can say that again.
Olive
Like Natalie. She doesn't hate me. Not
because we're compatible or anything.
because we're compatible or anything.
Olive
But because someone killed her mom
before mine could.
before mine could.
Callen
...right. My mother is the one she hates.
Olive
Everyone who hates and fears me feels
that way for a reason.
that way for a reason.
Olive
They need someone to take out their pain
on, and the one they really hate is gone.
on, and the one they really hate is gone.
Olive
That doesn't mean I need to sit there and
accept life as their whipping boy, though.
accept life as their whipping boy, though.
Olive
If nothing I do can change how they feel,
then I just won't worry about it.
then I just won't worry about it.
Olive
The world won't be fair to me... so I'll just
have to be fair to myself. You know?
have to be fair to myself. You know?
Olive
Is that conceited of me to say?
Callen
...no, I don't think so.
Callen
Just sitting there in pain, waiting for the
world to change... that doesn't help anything.
world to change... that doesn't help anything.
Callen
Here I was just feeling sorry for myself,
asking why the world was so mean to me.
asking why the world was so mean to me.
Callen
Thanks for snapping me out of it, Olive.
Olive
Hey, hey. No need to get weirdly
sentimental on me.
sentimental on me.
Olive
Anyway, this book will definitely help the
evacuation. Let's get back to the Court.
evacuation. Let's get back to the Court.
Callen
See? Aren't you glad you brought me along?
Olive
Yeah, yeah. Overjoyed.
Callen
Heh.
Olive
The streets are crawling with Inquisitors...
How are we going to get back?
How are we going to get back?
Callen
...!
Quick, hide!
Quick, hide!
Olive
Huh?
Why—
Why—
Olive
That's... no. Everyone's been captured...?!
Brother Augustin
How many were there?
Inquisitor
At least a hundred confirmed and captured.
Brother Augustin
There may be more hiding out. After these
heretics are executed, burn the labyrinth.
heretics are executed, burn the labyrinth.
Inquisitor
Yes, sir!
Brother Augustin
What a shame, to have prepared all these
weapons, and to have no use for them.
weapons, and to have no use for them.
Brother Augustin
I expected that man's information would be
a trap, but it appears it was genuine.
a trap, but it appears it was genuine.
Sibylle
That man? Who are you talking about?
Who are you talking about?!
Who are you talking about?!
Brother Augustin
How dare you approach me, filth?
Sibylle
Ngh...
Inquisitor
Get moving. You'll be the first on the
stake.
stake.
Olive
Grandmother...!
Sibylle
...
Callen
What was that? Did Lady Sibylle just
look our way?
look our way?
Olive
...I think so. She glanced at the door to the
Court, too.
Court, too.
Olive
There must still be people down there.
We have to save them!
We have to save them!
Callen
Wait, Olive! There may still be Inquisitors
down there!
down there!
Olive
So you want to abandon them?! Natalie and
Blaise might need our help!
Blaise might need our help!
Callen
Now's not the time to panic. We need to
stay calm and think!
stay calm and think!
Callen
If I was Augustin, I'd count on any free
witches to try and mount a rescue.
witches to try and mount a rescue.
Callen
We need to avoid falling into his trap. We'll
set up a plan and catch him by surprise!
set up a plan and catch him by surprise!
Olive
...
Callen
It's so quiet. The calm before the storm...
Olive
Everyone's set to be tried at dawn. And
then... they'll all be executed.
then... they'll all be executed.
Callen
(The Inquisitors made a big show of
announcing it throughout the city.)
announcing it throughout the city.)
Callen
(A mass execution will make everyone forget
about my failure at the festival, I'm sure.)
about my failure at the festival, I'm sure.)
Callen
(It'll be a party in the streets... how
ghoulish.)
ghoulish.)
Olive
They'll all be caged somewhere nearby.
Can we go and free them?
Can we go and free them?
Callen
Not realistically. The Inquisitors keep their
prisoners split up, I think.
prisoners split up, I think.
Callen
To make sure it's easy to suppress any
escape attempt using witchcraft.
escape attempt using witchcraft.
Callen
Our window will have to be just before
the executions begin.
the executions begin.
Olive
What? How is that more realistic?
Callen
That's the only time everyone will be
gathered together in one place.
gathered together in one place.
Callen
And the Inquisitors will hesitate to strike
back, with so many civilians around.
back, with so many civilians around.
Olive
...Callen. You're not planning to make
yourself a decoy, are you?
yourself a decoy, are you?
Callen
I am. What's wrong with that?
Callen
If the civilians see the next Holy Maiden
using witchcraft, they'll panic. Then, you—
using witchcraft, they'll panic. Then, you—
Olive
Listen. You realize they'll kill you, right?
Callen
...that's fine.
Olive
No, it's not fine! You'd better not just be
trying to atone for what your mother did.
trying to atone for what your mother did.
Callen
It's not that. This is what I feel is right.
Callen
I'm risking my life for my friends. You'd
do the same thing, wouldn't you?
do the same thing, wouldn't you?
Olive
......
Olive
Let's go back to the chapel. It's probably
safe enough now...
safe enough now...
Callen
Huh? What do you mean?
Olive
We have some time to practice magic.
Anything to help this plan succeed, right?
Anything to help this plan succeed, right?
Callen
...right!
Callen
There!
Olive
Ten successes in a row. Well done, Princess.
Olive
The book is scary enough on its own, but
you're a terror in your own right...
you're a terror in your own right...
Callen
(I know this is meant to help save the others,
but I can't help feeling uneasy.)
but I can't help feeling uneasy.)
Callen
(When I think of Mother using this magic to
hurt and kill innocent people, I...)
hurt and kill innocent people, I...)
Callen
(Why would she do such a hypocritical
thing? Why turn on people just like her?)
thing? Why turn on people just like her?)
Olive
Callen! Stop spacing out! On to the next
spell, hurry!
spell, hurry!
Callen
Ah, r-right!
Callen
(I need to focus. For the future...!)
Callen
(Whatever happened in the past, I can't
change it now. But I can change the future!)
change it now. But I can change the future!)
Scene 12
Blaise
Damn it... damn it!
Natalie
Don't cry. Let's at least smile, at the end.
So they know they haven't beaten us.
So they know they haven't beaten us.
Blaise
Shut up! Just shut up! What's there to smile
about? I don't want to die!
about? I don't want to die!
Sibylle
Forgive me... I have failed you all.
Sibylle
...Radiant One, where are you now?
Sibylle
Why do you so desire our lifeblood spilled?
Answer me...
Answer me...
Citizen A
Hey, are they going to execute all those
witches? There must be hundreds...
witches? There must be hundreds...
Citizen B
Of course they are. We haven't had a proper
witch hunt since Lady Seraphine went away.
witch hunt since Lady Seraphine went away.
Citizen B
If we don't make an example of them, they
might start getting ideas.
might start getting ideas.
Citizen B
Especially with the Princess being how
she is, you know.
she is, you know.
Citizen C
It seems cruel to execute even the young
ones... but it's necessary, right? Surely...
ones... but it's necessary, right? Surely...
Olive
Nothing about this is necessary.
Callen
Shh, Olive. We're blending in for now,
remember? Just bear with it a bit longer.
remember? Just bear with it a bit longer.
Olive
...tch.
Callen
Let's do this like we planned. I'll cause the
distraction, and you break everyone's bonds.
distraction, and you break everyone's bonds.
Olive
......
Callen
...Olive?
Citizen A
Look, it's Brother Augustin!
Brother Augustin is here!
Brother Augustin is here!
Brother Augustin
How brilliant it is. The radiant light of glory
from above...
from above...
Brother Augustin
Welcomed by the warmth of holy love below.
His Radiance is surely pleased.
His Radiance is surely pleased.
Brother Augustin
Think back now, brothers and sisters.
Recall those loved ones you have lost.
Recall those loved ones you have lost.
Brother Augustin
Recall also, the faces of those who took their
lives. Those faces are among this crowd.
lives. Those faces are among this crowd.
Brother Augustin
Justice, too long escaped, shall be meted
out! The sentence can only be death!
out! The sentence can only be death!
Callen
(The crowd is eating this up. Even though
more bloodshed won't solve anything...!)
more bloodshed won't solve anything...!)
Callen
(It's now or never. I'll set off some sparkles
and bangs to draw their atten—)
and bangs to draw their atten—)
Callen
Huh?!
Olive
Don't squirm, Callen.
Callen
Olive? Why are we flying into the sky?!
Citizen A
It's a witch! A witch! She was hiding among
us! Everyone, run away!
us! Everyone, run away!
Citizen B
Hey, she's holding a girl! Somebody needs
to do something!
to do something!
Olive
Look closely, Inquisitor! People of Lumains!
Olive
My hostage is none other than Princess
Callen, the next Holy Maiden!
Callen, the next Holy Maiden!
Olive
Release my brethren at once, or I'll spill
her blood into your precious altar!
her blood into your precious altar!
Callen
What...?
Callen
What do you think you're doing?! This
isn't part of the plan!
isn't part of the plan!
Olive
Your plan was childish and simple.
I'm improving on it.
I'm improving on it.
Callen
W-who are you calling childish?!
Olive
Hey, stop wiggling. You'll make me drop—
Olive
Ow!
Callen
Olive! Are you okay? They're throwing
rocks...
rocks...
Citizen A
Grab stones, bricks, anything you can find!
We have to help Princess Callen!
We have to help Princess Callen!
Citizen B
But—but what if we hit her?!
Citizen A
We have to do something! It's our
duty to protect the Maiden!
duty to protect the Maiden!
Citizen A
Even if the Princess can't produce light,
she's still His Radiance's chosen!
she's still His Radiance's chosen!
Callen
T-they're doing this... for me?
Olive
...hmph, good for you. Looks like they
don't hate you as much as you thought.
don't hate you as much as you thought.
Callen
...
Blaise
It's Olive and Len! They're here to help us!
Right?!
Right?!
Natalie
Len is... the Princess? Wait, that... that
doesn't make any sense...
doesn't make any sense...
Sibylle
Olive...
Brother Augustin
Archers, form up!
Archer
B-but your Holiness, the Princess...
Brother Augustin
Is a stain upon this kingdom, and we
would all be better served by her absence.
would all be better served by her absence.
Brother Augustin
She is no different from the monster
behind her. Shoot them both down!
behind her. Shoot them both down!
Archer
Y-yes, your Holiness.
Alderic
Callen...!
Alderic
Stop this, Augustin! Not even you can get
away with threatening my daughter!
away with threatening my daughter!
Brother Augustin
Calm yourself, Majesty. That is just a fake,
created by the witch to fool you.
created by the witch to fool you.
Alderic
I know my own daughter when I see her,
damn you! That's my Callen!
damn you! That's my Callen!
Alderic
If you intend to shoot her, shoot me first!
Brother Augustin
You soft fool. You have never been able to
do what it takes...!
do what it takes...!
Brother Augustin
This is why the kingdom is falling apart—
The kingdom she loved above all else!
The kingdom she loved above all else!
Alderic
How dare you. My wife loved her daughter
above all else.
above all else.
Alderic
Callen, my girl! I am here! I am coming
for you now! Wait for me!
for you now! Wait for me!
Callen
Father...
Olive
...
Olive
See? Look at that.
Olive
This kingdom needs you. Even if you're not
what they expected, they still love you.
what they expected, they still love you.
Olive
You may not feel ready yet, but... hey.
Be fair to yourself. Someone's gotta be.
Be fair to yourself. Someone's gotta be.
Callen
I...
Callen
(Was I... was I always the one who hated
myself the most?)
myself the most?)
Callen
(Is this world truly not as cruel as I thought?)
Alderic
Release them!
Release the witches immediately!
Release the witches immediately!
Brother Augustin
You compound failure upon failure!
This solves nothing!
This solves nothing!
Brother Augustin
Those witches have been tried and found
guilty! They must be executed!
guilty! They must be executed!
Alderic
The only one here who wishes for that
is you!
is you!
Alderic
Release the witches! Undo their bonds!
Let them down from the altar!
Let them down from the altar!
Brother Augustin
...may you live to reap what you've sown
here, Alderic.
here, Alderic.
Brother Augustin
Inquisitors! Release them!
Blaise
We're... we're saved?
Natalie
Thanks to Olive... and... to Len.
Sibylle
...we may be saved, but Olive...
Olive
Thank goodness. They're being let go.
Callen
Olive... once the last person is freed, let's
flee Lumains. Together.
flee Lumains. Together.
Olive
What are you talking about? Do you really
not get it yet?
not get it yet?
Olive
This kingdom, your people... they need you.
Callen
And I need you, Olive!
Olive
...!
Callen
They're going to execute you for this.
I can't bear the thought of it!
I can't bear the thought of it!
Callen
I won't let it happen!
Olive
......thank you.
Olive
But I... won't let it happen, either. I won't
let you choose me over your kingdom.
let you choose me over your kingdom.
Callen
But why...
Olive
They'll die.
Callen
...
Olive
If they lose you, the people will die.
They'll sink into despair.
They'll sink into despair.
Olive
They'll lose their light, and the demons
will swarm.
will swarm.
Olive
Eventually, all of Belterre will fall.
Callen
We... we can't know that...
Olive
You can control your magic now, Callen.
Olive
If you keep at it, you'll really make
something of yourself. I'm sure of it.
something of yourself. I'm sure of it.
Callen
No... no, I won't! I won't let you go, Olive!
Olive
You'll find a way to fight them all. The
demons, and everything wrong in this world.
demons, and everything wrong in this world.
Callen
Stop it...
Olive
You'll make things right. I believe in you.
Callen
Stop talking like you won't be there to see
it!!
it!!
Olive
...I really am terrible, aren't I? I hope
you can forgive me... Callen.
you can forgive me... Callen.
Alderic
There they are! The witch is letting
Callen down!
Callen down!
Brother Augustin
Soldiers! Seize her!
Callen
No! Stop it! No!!
Alderic
Callen, this way!
Callen
Let me go, Father! It's not what you think!
She's done nothing wrong! She's not evil!
She's done nothing wrong! She's not evil!
Brother Augustin
We must have at least one execution today,
lest the people grow uncertain.
lest the people grow uncertain.
Brother Augustin
Inquisitors! Bind the witch and bring her to
the altar!
the altar!
Brother Augustin
Drop her into the holy light, to show our
devotion to His Radiance!
devotion to His Radiance!
Brother Augustin
Light be upon Lumains, forever and ever!
Olive
Callen... there's one last thing I forgot to
say.
say.
Callen
Olive!!
Olive
You were my very first, and my very last...
Callen
...!
Olive
Friend—
Callen
Olive!!!
Blaise
Haa... we've come pretty far north, huh?
Natalie
We're probably safe here, but we need
to go back for Olive
to go back for Olive
Blaise
Whoa! What the heck is that light?!
The whole city's glowing!
The whole city's glowing!
Natalie
...that much light will keep them safe from
demons for months.
demons for months.
Sibylle
This magic...
Sibylle
Olive... you did well.
Sibylle
Forgive us, for we could not save you.
Cyrus
That's that taken care of. Though I have to
say, this job didn't feel too great.
say, this job didn't feel too great.
Cyrus
Sorry, Callen.
...I'm counting on you, you know.
...I'm counting on you, you know.
Scene 13
Callen
...three days. It's only been three days since
the solstice.
the solstice.
Callen
I can't believe how quickly everything's
changed.
changed.
Callen
...Olive. You were my very first, too...
Callen
I miss you... so much...
Alderic
...Callen?
Callen
Father...
Alderic
You have barely touched your food. Have
you still not forgiven me?
you still not forgiven me?
Callen
No, it's not... it's not that.
Alderic
...I would like to have the workmen bring
your books back. Is now a good time?
your books back. Is now a good time?
Callen
Ah... I thought you'd already burned them.
Alderic
I am sorry, Callen. Instead of comforting
you, I only hurt you further.
you, I only hurt you further.
Callen
It's fine. The books can stay where they are.
I don't feel much like reading right now.
I don't feel much like reading right now.
Alderic
...give me a smile, my girl. You look so
much like your mother when you smile.
much like your mother when you smile.
Callen
(...I'm afraid, somehow.)
Callen
(I always wanted to be like my mother,
until I met Olive and the others.)
until I met Olive and the others.)
Callen
(If I must slaughter witches like she did...
I never want to become the Maiden.)
I never want to become the Maiden.)
Callen
...Father. Would you tell me what Mother
was like? What she was really like.
was like? What she was really like.
Alderic
Really like...?
Callen
...I heard about what she did. The witch
hunts she led.
hunts she led.
Alderic
......
Callen
She was so warm, so gentle and kind... she
made me truly believe in His Radiance's love.
made me truly believe in His Radiance's love.
Callen
But now... now, she scares me.
Callen
We can only live the way we do because we
blame the witches for our suffering, right?
blame the witches for our suffering, right?
Alderic
Callen...
Callen
Please, tell me the truth. Who was she?
Was she really the kind woman I knew...?
Was she really the kind woman I knew...?
Alderic
Seraphine did judge the witches. But only
as His Radiance's chosen prophet.
as His Radiance's chosen prophet.
Alderic
If He did not desire their cruel execution,
she would never have done... what she did.
she would never have done... what she did.
Callen
Such cruel, inhuman acts were... the will
of His Radiance?
of His Radiance?
Alderic
Yes. Please, Callen, you must understand.
Your mother suffered terribly, too.
Your mother suffered terribly, too.
Alderic
As His chosen, she was the only one able to
carry out his commands.
carry out his commands.
Alderic
She was praised, yes, but all she heard
were the cries of those she judged.
were the cries of those she judged.
Alderic
So many nights she sobbed, holding you
tightly to her breast.
tightly to her breast.
Callen
...she was human, too.
Alderic
Of course she was. That is why I sought to
prove it, these eight years...
prove it, these eight years...
Alderic
That even with no witch hunts, Lumains
would thrive.
would thrive.
Alderic
I wanted to prove that, for when she
returned...
returned...
Callen
Then why does the Radiant One want
to see the witches suffer and die?
to see the witches suffer and die?
Callen
That talk of them doing evil, and contracting
with demons... it's all a lie, isn't it?
with demons... it's all a lie, isn't it?
Alderic
......
Callen
Father. What do you think of His Radiance?
Callen
Do you believe He loves us?
Alderic
I believe he loves us, his devoted people.
But...
But...
Alderic
He may be... fearsome. To those who do
not believe.
not believe.
Callen
...is that truly what you think?
Alderic
You cannot worship someone you do not
fear, Callen.
fear, Callen.
Callen
...thank you. It can't have been easy to say
that, as king.
that, as king.
Alderic
No... my shoulders feel somehow lighter
somehow.
somehow.
Alderic
But Callen, I hope you will continue to pray.
For the sake of this kingdom, and its people.
For the sake of this kingdom, and its people.
Callen
...I will.
Alderic
And... know that your mother loved you,
with all her being. You were her world.
with all her being. You were her world.
Alderic
Not a moment went by when she was not
thinking of you, of holding you tightly.
thinking of you, of holding you tightly.
Alderic
She could not see a flower without wanting
to show you its beauty in the sunlight...
to show you its beauty in the sunlight...
Alderic
She believed you would become the light
to guide the people in her footsteps.
to guide the people in her footsteps.
Callen
I...
Alderic
...I believe, too. I will always be with you,
my daughter... whether you like it or not.
my daughter... whether you like it or not.
Alderic
Now here, eat up. You never have been able
to sleep without a good meal in you.
to sleep without a good meal in you.
Callen
Okay. I'll take it easy for tonight.
Alderic
...good night, Callen. Thank you for coming
back home to us.
back home to us.
Callen
No, thank you, Father. Good night.
Callen
...I'm no closer to understanding them.
Not Mother, nor the Radiant One.
Not Mother, nor the Radiant One.
Callen
I'm looking for the truth hidden somewhere
in this fractured story.
in this fractured story.
Callen
Mother used dark magic, but her prayers
still produced light. Not like mine.
still produced light. Not like mine.
Callen
Is that because I question Him? Is He
rejecting me? There's no way to be sure.
rejecting me? There's no way to be sure.
Callen
But either way... I've made up my mind.
I have to do what I believe is right.
I have to do what I believe is right.
Callen
If that brings me up against Father someday,
or against the Radiant One Himself...
or against the Radiant One Himself...
Callen
...ah! A shooting star, to the north...
Callen
Natalie mentioned blue lilies blooming in
the northern highlands.
the northern highlands.
Callen
...I hope they get a chance to see them
someday. I'm sure they will.
someday. I'm sure they will.
Callen
Olive gave everything to protect them,
after all.
after all.
Callen
Maybe that shooting star is her, following
after the ones she loved.
after the ones she loved.
Callen
...maybe clear days aren't so bad, after all.
Just look at all those stars...
Just look at all those stars...
Callen
Right, Olive?