Camelot, the Cursed Kingdom
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Upon the Gray Chessboard
—It all began six years ago.
Before Princess Leidram became King
Arthur.
Arthur.
Before she was called a monster.
The day started much like any other.
After waking up at the designated time
and having breakfast, I finished
and having breakfast, I finished
accompanying my father on state affairs
without incident.
without incident.
I had some time on my hands that
afternoon, so I was playing chess.
afternoon, so I was playing chess.
Leidram
Knight to f6. Checkmate.
Camelot's Chief of Staff
Oh? Hmm? Hmmmm... Hmm...
Camelot's Chief of Staff
There's no move left for me indeed.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Leidram
You held the advantage throughout the
first half of the game.
first half of the game.
Leidram
You could have won had you not sacrificed
the pawn on the 30th move.
the pawn on the 30th move.
Camelot's Chief of Staff
Sending the pawn forward is customary.
It's hard to break such a traditional tactic.
It's hard to break such a traditional tactic.
Leidram
And so you have faced defeat by clinging
to tradition.
to tradition.
Camelot's Chief of Staff
I admit, I've been utterly defeated.
Your skills are truly exceptional.
Your skills are truly exceptional.
Camelot's Chief of Staff
I doubt there's anyone in the realm who
can beat you anymore.
can beat you anymore.
Leidram
Spare me your flattery.
Leidram
I am not particularly fond of chess,
it is just something my brothers taught me.
it is just something my brothers taught me.
Every time I saw a chess piece, I felt an
empty void open in my chest.
empty void open in my chest.
The king, the queen, the rook, the knight...
Each plays its respective role.
Each plays its respective role.
Whatever piece you are born as, you remain
for life.
for life.
I was no different. Born as "the king's
daughter," standing on a dull chessboard,
daughter," standing on a dull chessboard,
merely playing the role assigned to me.
Camelot's Chief of Staff
I shall take my leave. If you'll excuse me,
Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Leidram
...
I looked outside the window.
It was a cloudless, sunny day—yet to me,
the world was gray.
the world was gray.
???
Hnnng—Whoa!
Leidram
...?
???
Ow...
It was supposed to be the same boring day
as always.
as always.
I did not imagine anything special would
happen.
happen.
And yet, on that day, he climbed
into the castle through my window.
into the castle through my window.
Leidram
Who are you?
Since then, countless days have passed.
Now I stand on a battlefield...
at the conclusion of the fate I brought
upon myself.
upon myself.
I have rid the battlefield of the great
sorcerer Merlin.
sorcerer Merlin.
Only the Knights of the Round Table remain.
If I can erase them from the board, my
victory is assured.
victory is assured.
Gareth
Your Majesty...
Gawain
You can explain whatever you are
planning to do once you're in prison!
planning to do once you're in prison!
King Arthur
I never intended for you fools to
understand my aim in the first place.
understand my aim in the first place.
King Arthur
You are nothing more than obstacles,
and I am only here to destroy you.
and I am only here to destroy you.
Lancelot
I was hoping we could bring you back to your
senses if we talked face-to-face once more,
senses if we talked face-to-face once more,
Lancelot
but I see it's no use...
Lancelot
Your Majesty—no, Leidram! Your sins are
unforgivable. Prepare yourself!
unforgivable. Prepare yourself!
King Arthur
Pathetic...
King Arthur
Know that before you lies nothing but the
darkest despair.
darkest despair.
Gareth
Huff... Huff...
Gareth
Huh... Where am I? I was definitely just
fighting King Arthur...
fighting King Arthur...
Gareth
Oh right, I lost...
Gareth
Ouch...
Gareth
I'm really gonna die this time...
Merlin
No... You're not going to die... Not yet,
at least...
at least...
Gareth
Merlin!?
Merlin
I used the last of my power...to teleport...
three of you...
three of you...
Merlin
No, four... Cough, cough...!
Gareth
You're injured! Did the King do that to you?
Merlin
Hehe... I messed up ☆ Cough...
Merlin
Ugh... Huff, huff... I can't even act cute
anymore... Haha...
anymore... Haha...
Gareth
This looks bad! We need to stop
the bleeding—
the bleeding—
Merlin
It's too late for all that... More importantly...
please take care of...Camelot.
please take care of...Camelot.
Gareth
...!
What should I do?
What should I do?
Merlin
If that fool shows her face here again...
open this...
open this...
Gareth
A bottle?
Merlin
Yes... It will...deal with her...
Gareth
?
Merlin! You're fading!
Merlin! You're fading!
Merlin
Huff, huff... Looks like...I'm reaching my
limit...
limit...
Merlin
I guess...I was the one...dancing to fate's
tune...
tune...
Merlin
This world is...yours now...
Merlin
Take care of it...
Gareth
Merlin!
Gareth
...You can count on me! I'll protect the future!
The Last Faerie
Gawain
What is happening!?
King Arthur
Teleportation magic... So you were still
breathing, Merlin...
breathing, Merlin...
King Arthur
It appears we have been moved to the
Kingdom of Deven.
Kingdom of Deven.
King Arthur
She must have lacked the strength to
teleport us very far...
teleport us very far...
Lancelot
Gawain... Gareth is missing...
Gawain
Maybe she was left behind in Camelot...
Merlin must have had her reasons.
Merlin must have had her reasons.
Gawain
Lancelot, can you still fight?
Lancelot
Of course, this is merely a scratch. Let's
subdue her together!
subdue her together!
King Arthur
You are still standing after being hit with my
attack.
attack.
King Arthur
It would seem you have grown even
stronger since our last encounter.
stronger since our last encounter.
King Arthur
But it is not enough. Your faint light
cannot pierce my darkness.
cannot pierce my darkness.
Gawain
Even so... We have always carved our path
with our swords! This time's no different—
with our swords! This time's no different—
Gawain
Royal Helioslash!
Lancelot
Everything we've done has led us to this
moment—Royal Swiftslash!
moment—Royal Swiftslash!
King Arthur
Regal Tempest!
Gawain
Gah!!!
Lancelot
Augh!!!
King Arthur
It seems even the strongest knights in the
land are helpless in the face of my power.
land are helpless in the face of my power.
King Arthur
It is about time you found peace.
Gawain
Ngh...
Lancelot
Ga...wa...in...
???
This is mean... Stop, Leidram!
King Arthur
You do not have a say here. You are to lend
me your power, that is all.
me your power, that is all.
???
S-Sorry... But, you know...
King Arthur
Did you not hear me?
???
I-I'm sorry... I won't say anything else...
Gawain
Who is that...?
Lancelot
Hardly seems like a hostage...
King Arthur
It is not for you to know. You are to become
my pieces.
my pieces.
Gawain
Pieces?
King Arthur
Yes, chess pieces. Abandon your souls and
work for my cause—
work for my cause—
King Arthur
Regal Puppetstring!
Gawain
Ngh... I will not...be your pawn...!
Lancelot
This is...nothing... This is nothing!
King Arthur
Oh, you resisted my spell. I see wounds
alone will not be enough to make you obey.
alone will not be enough to make you obey.
King Arthur
In that case, perhaps I can create you anew
in my own image.
in my own image.
Gawain
What are you...talking about...
King Arthur
I will share my cursed power with you.
King Arthur
The power that taints souls with pure
darkness, especially ones as noble as yours.
darkness, especially ones as noble as yours.
Gawain
What...
???
Do you mean... You want to give the cursed
power to two more people?
power to two more people?
King Arthur
Are you worried about the total amount of
power lent to me? I am not so frail that
power lent to me? I am not so frail that
King Arthur
I would be impaired by this meager amount.
Or are you saying you cannot do it?
Or are you saying you cannot do it?
???
I can... If that's what you want...
???
Well, hang in there, both of you. It might
hurt... Won't be easy, that's for sure...
hurt... Won't be easy, that's for sure...
Lancelot
No...
???
It's okay. We're about to become companions,
see? Friends.
see? Friends.
Gawain
(I have to run...but my body won't respond...
Damn, I can't move!)
Damn, I can't move!)
Gawain
(If I could at least...free Lancelot...)
???
You really shouldn't try to move. The pain
will get worse if you do.
will get worse if you do.
Gawain
Ah... Nghh...
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!
Lancelot
G-Gawain...!
???
Don't worry, I won't leave you out.
Lancelot
Aaaaagh... Ngh... Noooooooooo!!!
???
Yes, just a bit more...
???
Good, good, you came out really nice.
King Arthur
Is it over?
???
The way you say it, you'd think I was
striking the finishing blow or something...
striking the finishing blow or something...
King Arthur
That you have. The finishing blow to their
existence as humans.
existence as humans.
King Arthur
Sir Gawain, Sir Lancelot—from now on,
you are my pawns.
you are my pawns.
King Arthur
And I have plenty of work for you.
Dark Gawain
At your command, my king.
Dark Lancelot
I feel so refreshed... Hihihi...
King Arthur
Good. Now, use the power I have lent you to
transform this battlefield into hell.
transform this battlefield into hell.
Dark Gawain
As you wish.
Dark Lancelot
It shall be done.
???
Are those two really that strong?
King Arthur
They were the strongest Knights of the
Round Table.
Round Table.
King Arthur
No mere soldiers can measure up to them.
???
I see... And we can trust them, right?
King Arthur
Do you wish to anger me?
???
N-No! I would never—
???
I just want to get along...
King Arthur
If camaraderie is what you seek,
give up. You are the wicked Last Faerie.
give up. You are the wicked Last Faerie.
King Arthur
You are destined to be alone.
???
No! And stop calling me that!
???
I'm not wicked...or the last...
Lucifer
My name is Lucifer.
Lucifer
I'm just a girl who needs a friend...
Orderly A
S-Sir Gareth!? Are you all right? You're
injured!
injured!
Orderly B
What on Erden happened? We need to
get you to the infirmary immediately!
get you to the infirmary immediately!
Gareth
No, wait! There's something I need you
to tell everyone!
to tell everyone!
Gareth
King Arthur appeared in the castle!
Orderly A
What!?
Orderly B
I refuse to call that thing a king! It's
a demon! The epitome of evil!
a demon! The epitome of evil!
Gareth
What we call her doesn't matter right now.
We need to reevaluate our defenses!
We need to reevaluate our defenses!
Gareth
Get everyone ready for battle!
Orderly A
And where is she now?
Gareth
Gone. But she'll come back. We need to
prepare before she does!
prepare before she does!
Orderly A
Y-Yes, ma'am!
Battle of Four Gates
––The Kingdom of Deven, Main Gate.
In the midst of the inferno brought on by
the March of Death,
the March of Death,
two knights who had parted ways long ago
were about to clash.
were about to clash.
Agravain
My loyalty demands I pass judgment upon
you.
you.
Agravain
Royal Supremacy!
Tristan
(So that's Agravain's cursed technique!)
MarchofDeathB(March of Death
Agh... Aaaaaarghhh!!!
Kill, kill, kiiillllll!!!
Kill, kill, kiiillllll!!!
Tristan
(It's agitating them!?)
Orderly A
We'll take care of this, Sir Tristan!
Orderly B
Haaaaaaah!
Tristan
It's no good... Fall back!
MarchofDeathB(March of Death
AAAAARGHHHHH!!!
Orderlies
What kind of monsters are they!?
They're so strong!
They're so strong!
Orderlies
Ngh... Gah... Sir Tristan...
Tristan
No... How inhuman!
Agravain
Foolish words.
Tristan
Agravain, does your technique provide
power for the March of Death?
power for the March of Death?
Agravain
I am under no obligation to answer you.
Go, army of death!
Go, army of death!
Tristan
No!
Royal Fortissimo!
Royal Fortissimo!
MarchofDeathB(March of Death
Gaaaah...
MarchofDeathB(March of Death
Ngh...
Agravain
You took them down all at once?
Impressive, Tristan.
Impressive, Tristan.
Agravain
No wonder the King holds you in such high
regard.
regard.
Agravain
However...
Tristan
Guh!
Agravain
Exactly how much can you see now?
Tristan
...!
Agravain
You're losing your sight because of the
curse, aren't you, Tristan?
curse, aren't you, Tristan?
Tristan
...
Agravain
Don't try to hide it. I have done my research.
Agravain
Royal Supremacy!
MarchofDeathF(March of Death
AAAAAAAARGH!!!
Agravain
I suggest you plant your feet firmly. If you
fall, the King's army will enter the city.
fall, the King's army will enter the city.
Tristan
Guh...Royal Fortissimo!
MarchofDeathF(March of Death
Nghhaaaaaaa!
Agravain
See, you're cornered now. Her Majesty's
soldiers are infinite.
soldiers are infinite.
Tristan
R-Royal Forti...
Tristan
Huff... Huff...
Agravain
Is that it? Have you lost your sight
already?
already?
Tristan
Even if I have...I won't back down!
Agravain
How unseemly.
Tristan
"Unseemly"? So be it... This is how
I uphold the Chivalry Code!
I uphold the Chivalry Code!
Agravain
You dare speak of the Code after opposing
your king?
your king?
Tristan
You don't understand a thing about that
woman, do you, Agravain?
woman, do you, Agravain?
Agravain
"That woman"... You're just as
disrespectful as he was...
disrespectful as he was...
Agravain
I won't let you insult Her Majesty!
Agravain
She is a king among kings! Cruel, cold,
and perfect!
and perfect!
Agravain
I, Agravain, am the only one who truly
understands her!
understands her!
Agravain
Royal Supremacy!
MarchofDeathI(March of Death
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHH!!!
Tristan
(I'm being pushed back... I have to do
something!)
something!)
Orderly A
We're coming, Sir Tristan! We won't let
you fight alone!
you fight alone!
Tristan
Ah... It's you...
Orderly A
We will handle the situation here or die
trying, Sir Tristan!
trying, Sir Tristan!
Orderly B
You go after that knight!
Tristan
Thank you! Good luck!
Agravain
Don't get ahead of yourselves, insolent dogs!
Royal—
Royal—
Tristan
Royal Grandioso!
Agravain
What—Ngaaah!
Tristan
Huff... Huff... This ends here, Agravain...
Agravain
You're a dead woman walking... Very well,
you will meet your end by my hand!
you will meet your end by my hand!
—The Kingdom of Deven, Western Gate.
Mordred
Wrecking these dolls is no fun at all. No
screaming or blood or anything.
screaming or blood or anything.
Mordred
Give me one doll worth killing... Just one!
Mordred
Royal Bloodbath!
March of Death
Nghaaaaa...
Mordred
Ah, it's really great to be out in the world!
You can't have this kind of fun in prison!
You can't have this kind of fun in prison!
Percival
Do not kill them without reason, Mordred!
They're still human!
They're still human!
Mordred
Umm, they're the vanguard of that shitty
king, aren't they?
king, aren't they?
Mordred
They're guilty too, whether they know it
or not.
or not.
Percival
(Mordred and I really can't see eye to eye...)
Percival
(And yet, I can't deny that she is an
incredible ally to have on the battlefield.)
incredible ally to have on the battlefield.)
Percival
This madness won't end unless we strike at
the source of the rot.
the source of the rot.
???
Yes, let's do just that. Exactly as our king
would—
would—
???
Seven Sins.
Percival
!!!
Percival
You...!
Dark Lancelot
Hehehe. The fun has only just begun...
—The Kingdom of Deven, Southern Gate.
Jeanne
!
Mikaela
What's wrong, Jeanne?
Jeanne
Something is coming this way...
Jeanne
A dark presence... Could it be King
Arthur!?
Arthur!?
Dark Gawain
Do not speak the name of our king so
lightly, foreign saint.
lightly, foreign saint.
Jeanne
G-Gawain!?
Mikaela
I have a bad feeling about this! Jeanne,
switch with me! Right now!
switch with me! Right now!
Dark Gawain
Let's begin the purge from here. In the
name of the King—
name of the King—
Match by the Window
I often think back to that day—
the day I met him.
Boy
Is this the princess's room?
Leidram
Who are you? Did you come to abduct me?
Boy
"Abduct"? What does that mean? I just
came to play chess.
came to play chess.
Leidram
Chess...?
Boy
I heard you're really good, Princess.
Everyone says so. Is that true?
Everyone says so. Is that true?
Leidram
Well... Yes.
Boy
Then let's play a, uh, what was it again...
Right, let's play a match.
Right, let's play a match.
Leidram
(I thought this boy was part of a band of
kidnappers...but that cannot be right.)
kidnappers...but that cannot be right.)
Leidram
(He is far too careless.)
Leidram
Unauthorized entry into the castle is
punishable by death.
punishable by death.
Leidram
You must be from the slums. I could have you
beheaded and not hear a single complaint.
beheaded and not hear a single complaint.
Boy
No, you couldn't. First of all, the guards
around here are sooo slow.
around here are sooo slow.
Leidram
The guards are slow... I see. I appreciate
your opinion on our defenses.
your opinion on our defenses.
Boy
Forget that, let's play.
Leidram
...Do you know what a "princess" is?
Boy
Hmm... Not really. Probably someone
important, though.
important, though.
Leidram
I see...
Orderly
Your Highness, an urgent matter has
arisen. May I have a moment?
arisen. May I have a moment?
Leidram
Just a minute, please.
Leidram
Hide yourself.
Boy
Huh?
Leidram
Just do it. You wanted to play chess with
me, right?
me, right?
Boy
Yeah... Okay.
Leidram
I apologize for keeping you waiting.
Come in.
Come in.
Orderly
Thank you for your time, Your Highness.
Orderly
It seems an intruder has infiltrated the
castle. Have you seen anything suspicious?
castle. Have you seen anything suspicious?
Leidram
No, I have not seen anyone.
Orderly
I see. We will increase the number of guards
in the castle for the time being.
in the castle for the time being.
Orderly
Please let us know if you notice anything,
Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Leidram
You can come out now.
Boy
So, are we gonna play or not?
Leidram
I can spare a little time. But I will not go
easy on you.
easy on you.
Boy
Hehe, that's what I wanted to hear!
Leidram
Checkmate.
Boy
Ugh, you're good.
Leidram
You were quite good as well.
Leidram
So much so that I was uncertain who would
win until the middle phase of the game.
win until the middle phase of the game.
Leidram
(To be honest, I could not see through his
tactics at all.)
tactics at all.)
Leidram
(He made many unique moves that I have
not seen in any textbook.)
not seen in any textbook.)
Leidram
(I have never experienced such a
fascinating game before...)
fascinating game before...)
Boy
Yeah, I almost got you! Agh, I could kick
myself. It was fun, though!
myself. It was fun, though!
Leidram
Fun...?
Boy
Wasn't it? Come on, I saw you smile
a little bit.
a little bit.
Leidram
I did no such thing.
Boy
Let's play one more time. This time, I won't
lose! Get ready!
lose! Get ready!
Orderly
Your Highness, I am conducting the
regular patrol! May I enter your chamber?
regular patrol! May I enter your chamber?
Leidram
Wait a moment. The room is, ah...a bit
messy.
messy.
Orderly
Certainly, ma'am. I shall wait here.
Leidram
You should leave now. It is not my
responsibility if you get caught.
responsibility if you get caught.
Boy
Okay, I'll be going then.
See you, Princess!
See you, Princess!
Leidram
("See you," huh...)
Orderly
Thank you for your time, Your Highness! Were
you, um, speaking to someone just now?
you, um, speaking to someone just now?
Leidram
No, just to myself.
Lucifer
Hey... Hey, Leidram. What are you
thinking about?
thinking about?
King Arthur
...What did you say?
Lucifer
S-Sorry... You just seemed lost in thought.
King Arthur
I was thinking about the past. That is all.
Lucifer
Ah, I see... Well, I... I get that sometimes
too.
too.
Lucifer
Flashbacks of all the bad things that have
happened to me.
happened to me.
Lucifer
Being locked up, manipulated,
mistreated...
mistreated...
King Arthur
You mean, memories of being sealed within
Avalon by Morgan?
Avalon by Morgan?
Lucifer
Yes... No one ever tried to help me...
Lucifer
Not the faeries, not the humans either!
Lucifer
Every human who came pursuing the
power of the curse was horrible!
power of the curse was horrible!
Lucifer
They should all die in agony, every single
one of them!
one of them!
King Arthur
I am one of them too, am I not?
Lucifer
N-No, you're different. You're just like me.
You want to destroy this world.
You want to destroy this world.
Lucifer
...Don't you?
King Arthur
Of course.
Lucifer
Hehe, of course. You're the first person I've
ever talked to about myself like this.
ever talked to about myself like this.
King Arthur
Let us put that aside. How is the situation
developing?
developing?
Lucifer
Ah, um, well... The March of Death has
already surrounded the town, and—Oh!?
already surrounded the town, and—Oh!?
King Arthur
What is it?
Lucifer
N-No... It can't be... But it's really her!
Lucifer
Why is she there!?
King Arthur
"She"?
Lucifer
I-I just need to check something out.
Please wait here, Leidram. I'll be right back!
Please wait here, Leidram. I'll be right back!
King Arthur
What could be so urgent? Faeries are
indeed incomprehensible...
indeed incomprehensible...
Blood Meets Vice
???
Seven Sins!
Percival
!!!
Mordred
This aura... I'm getting the same gross
feeling like when we met that puppet.
feeling like when we met that puppet.
Percival
But this is without a doubt Lancelot...
Mordred
Found yourself under the King's control,
eh? Ahaha, serves you right ☆
eh? Ahaha, serves you right ☆
Mordred
I dodged that bullet without a problem,
you loser.
you loser.
Dark Lancelot
I missed intentionally. It wouldn't be fun
if I finished you off with one shot.
if I finished you off with one shot.
Mordred
Say what?
Dark Lancelot
You're not the only one who enjoys the
screams of despair, you know?
screams of despair, you know?
Mordred
Okay, a new look is one thing, but she
messed with your noggin a bit too much.
messed with your noggin a bit too much.
Mordred
It's like you've become the opposite of
yourself.
yourself.
Dark Lancelot
I simply realized that giving pain is far
more exciting than receiving it!
more exciting than receiving it!
Dark Lancelot
For example...
Deven Knight
Guh!
Percival
(Enchanted bullets...?)
Dark Lancelot
You won't die immediately. I avoided your
heart, so you'll suffer terribly first.
heart, so you'll suffer terribly first.
Dark Lancelot
Your fear growing as your body gradually
cools down, you screams getting hoarser
cools down, you screams getting hoarser
Dark Lancelot
and hoarser... Ah... I just can't get enough!
Mordred
She's just a different kind of a pervert
now...
now...
Percival
Lancelot, what happened to your honor!?
What about the Chivalry Code!?
What about the Chivalry Code!?
Dark Lancelot
What a silly thing to say. The Code is just
a justification for killing and plunder.
a justification for killing and plunder.
Dark Lancelot
We are all evil, after all.
Mordred
Well, if you're going to admit you're evil...
Do me a favor and just die!
Do me a favor and just die!
Mordred
Royal Bloodbath!
Dark Lancelot
No, it is you who will die.
Mordred
How the hell did you dodge that!?
Dark Lancelot
Ahhh... I can't wait to see you beg for
your life at the King's feet!
your life at the King's feet!
Mordred
Guh...!
Dark Lancelot
Ahhhhhh, what a thrill... Worry not, I
won't kill you quickly.
won't kill you quickly.
Dark Lancelot
I will savor your pain, lots and lots of it♪
Percival
Tch! That's the curse speaking, right?
If that's the case...
If that's the case...
Percival
Royal Blightburst!
Dark Lancelot
That won't work on me, I'm afraid.
Now let's get serious!
Now let's get serious!
Percival
Aaagh!
Mordred
You... How about this!
Royal Crimsonsting!!!
Royal Crimsonsting!!!
Dark Lancelot
Serious, I said... This is not enough! I need
more! Mooorrrrreee!!!
more! Mooorrrrreee!!!
Mordred
You're so gross! Percival, use that
neutralizer of yours!
neutralizer of yours!
Percival
I can only use Royal Void once or twice
more... I can't waste our trump card here.
more... I can't waste our trump card here.
Mordred
Tch... Freaking useless...
Dark Lancelot
Such a fun chat you're having. Mind if I
join in?
join in?
Mordred
Shut it, you freak. I'm more than enough
to deal with you alone.
to deal with you alone.
Mordred
Royal Bloodshackles!
Percival
Mordred? Why did you lock me in
a cage!?
a cage!?
Mordred
You're annoying as hell, but I'll admit you're
our only chance to defeat that bastard king.
our only chance to defeat that bastard king.
Percival
You can't fight her alone!
Mordred
Watch me!
Dark Lancelot
Oooh, prefer to play solo, do you? I'm more
than happy to torment you one-on-one♪
than happy to torment you one-on-one♪
Dark Lancelot
Seven Sins.
Mordred
Gaah... Nghhh... Avoiding vital points
again... Stop messing around...
again... Stop messing around...
Dark Lancelot
Lovely... Those who act tough always cry
the dantiest when cornered ♡
the dantiest when cornered ♡
Dark Lancelot
Come on, one more shot, just one more!
Percival
Lancelot, please stop! You don't have to do
this!
this!
Percival
Ugh... I won't let you get away with this,
Mordred! I don't need you to protect me!
Mordred! I don't need you to protect me!
Mordred
Huff... Gah...gh...
Dark Lancelot
My my, out of breath already? If you beg
me long enough—and make it cute—
me long enough—and make it cute—
Dark Lancelot
I might put you down gently, how's that?
Mordred
Like hell...I'm going to...entertain you...
You...shitty king's...doormat...
You...shitty king's...doormat...
Dark Lancelot
Ohoho, still got some fight in you? I do
love the spirited ones♪
love the spirited ones♪
Dark Lancelot
That aside, I can't overlook insulting our
king. So I shall execute the punishment.
king. So I shall execute the punishment.
Mordred
Ngh... Gaaahhh!!!
Dark Lancelot
Ahhh, such lovely screams♪ Let's hear
them up close! I want to bathe in them!
them up close! I want to bathe in them!
Mordred
...Got something for you to bathe in, pervert!
Dark Lancelot
...!
Dark Lancelot
Bloody spittle? How crude... Such a turn-off.
I'm not into that kind of thing anymore.
I'm not into that kind of thing anymore.
Mordred
I don't care what you're into...but now
you've got blood on you.
you've got blood on you.
Dark Lancelot
Wait.... Don't tell me you—
Mordred
Royal Bloodbath!!!
Dark Lancelot
You little—Ngaaaahhhh!!!
Mordred
Take this too while you're at it...
Royal Crimsonburst!!!
Royal Crimsonburst!!!
Dark Lancelot
Gaaaaah!!!
Mordred
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Percival
Mordred, are you all right!?
Mordred
Ugh, I can't even keep your cage up...
This stunt really took it out of me...
This stunt really took it out of me...
Percival
You actually killed her...
Mordred
She's not dead. Look closely, moron.
Dark Lancelot
I said...I'm not...into that...kind of thing...
Percival
What!? How is she still trying to stand
up!?
up!?
Mordred
Stop asking dumb questions and finish her
off. Quick, there won't be another chance!
off. Quick, there won't be another chance!
Percival
Stop ordering me around! I am in charge here!
Royal Blightburst!
Royal Blightburst!
Dark Lancelot
Ah... Ngh... I...
Percival
It seems to have worked.
Mordred
Ugh, I don't want to deal with her
ever again.
ever again.
Percival
To think I owe you now... How can I ever
face my ancestors...
face my ancestors...
Mordred
Just shut up.
Lancelot
Ooooh... The pain... Aaaaaahhh ♥
Mordred
Are you freakin' serious?
Percival
Wait, the dark aura from before is gone.
She seems like the old Lancelot now.
She seems like the old Lancelot now.
Lancelot
Mmmmh ♥
Oh, um, Percival?
Oh, um, Percival?
Percival
Do you like feeling pain, or do you like
inflicting it?
inflicting it?
Lancelot
Feeling pain, naturally—w-wait a minute,
what kind of question is that!?
what kind of question is that!?
Mordred
Back to her usual perverted self...
Percival
Yes, this is the Lancelot we know.
Lancelot
"Usual perverted self"? What's that
supposed to mean!?
supposed to mean!?
March of Death
Kill... Kill... Aaaaaaaaaaargh!!!
Mordred
Ugh... Not a minute of rest around here...
A Boy With No Name
Leidram
He came to visit me numerous times after
that unusual day.
that unusual day.
Leidram
He always said he "just wanted to play
chess with someone good."
chess with someone good."
Leidram
It was a straightforward wish, and yet
completely incomprehensible to me.
completely incomprehensible to me.
Leidram
He always made moves beyond my
predictions, and the more we played,
predictions, and the more we played,
Leidram
the better he became.
Boy
Not again... You're really good, Princess.
Leidram
(No... The result of our last game
was uncertain until the very end.)
was uncertain until the very end.)
Boy's Stomach
Grooooowl∼
Boy
Whoops, sorry.
Leidram
Let us have a meal. I shall have some
food brought in.
food brought in.
Boy
No, it's fine. Let's play again.
Leidram
Ever the competitor, are you? All you wish
to do is play chess...
to do is play chess...
Leidram
Why don't you tell me about yourself instead?
For example, what is your name?
For example, what is your name?
Boy
Huh...?
Leidram
My apologies... I have never asked anyone
their name before.
their name before.
Boy
I don't have a name.
Leidram
What?
Boy
...
Then, without another word, he knocked
over one of the chess pieces.
over one of the chess pieces.
It was a pawn.
The weakest, most expendable piece.
Leidram
...
Leidram
What do I look like from your perspective?
Boy
Huh?
Leidram
Do you resent me? Because I was born
in the royal family?
in the royal family?
Boy
No.
Boy
I like you.
Leidram
Oh...
The next game, I lost for the first time.
Orderly
Your Highness, may I come in?
Leidram
Please wait a moment.
Leidram
You should go home. Here, take this.
Boy
Bread? I don't need it.
Leidram
You won our last game. You must accept
a reward.
a reward.
Boy
...Okay, fine. I'll give it to my sister.
Boy
See ya!
Leidram
So he has a sister...
I was glad that he was not completely alone.
Before I knew it, I started thinking about
our next game, pondering how to respond
our next game, pondering how to respond
to his moves.
But I never saw him again.
—The Kingdom of Deven, Eastern Gate.
Deven Knight A
The March of Death is here! Look at these
numbers! The moat won't stop them!
numbers! The moat won't stop them!
Deven Knight B
We must hold this position! If they manage
to cross here, they'll enter the city!
to cross here, they'll enter the city!
Excalibur
Use me, Finn.
Finn
No, not if your spells harm you!
Excalibur
It is the fate of a weapon to be used.
Just do it.
Just do it.
Finn
You're not just a weapon, how many times
do I have to tell you!
do I have to tell you!
Dark Sentinel
—!
Finn
(Wha—
This thing isn't just a regular monster!)
This thing isn't just a regular monster!)
Deven Knight
B-By gods...
Orderly
I don't want to fight this thing... I-I don't
want to die...
want to die...
Excalibur
They are acting strange...
Excalibur
Ah, that's the guardian of the dark power
that once sealed me.
that once sealed me.
Dark Sentinel
—!
Finn
Excalibur, watch out!
Excalibur
It is all right, I can dodge—
Excalibur
(What is happening? My legs are
shaking... I cannot move...)
shaking... I cannot move...)
Excalibur
Is this...fear?
Dark Sentinel
GROAAAAAAAAR!
Excalibur
(No... Not like this...!)
Finn
Gah!
How strong is this thing!?
How strong is this thing!?
Excalibur
Finn... Why would you do that...
Finn
You're one of my comrades! We have each
other's backs, right?
other's backs, right?
Excalibur
Finn...
Excalibur
I...I want to protect you too. And
everything that's important to you.
everything that's important to you.
Excalibur
I want to be your comrade. I want to fight
alongside you.
alongside you.
Finn
It'll be my pleasure! But still, your powers—
Excalibur
Using my blade of light barely affects me.
It will be fine.
It will be fine.
Finn
Oh, okay!
Then let's stand together, Excalibur!
Then let's stand together, Excalibur!
Finn
Sacred Blade!
Dark Sentinel
GHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Orderly
Such power...!
Deven Knight
She destroyed that monster in one hit...
Finn
Excalibur, are you okay?
Excalibur
Yes, I am fine. It seems I am becoming
stronger.
stronger.
Finn
I'm glad to hear that.
Excalibur
You are really strange. I have never met
a wielder like you before...
a wielder like you before...
Excalibur
There is something you should know, Finn.
Finn
What is it?
Excalibur
The master of that monster is nearby.
Finn
What!?
Excalibur
I know you are here. You cannot hide
your presence.
your presence.
Lucifer
Eek!
Excalibur
This is the being who set that Dark
Sentinel upon us...
Sentinel upon us...
Excalibur
The source of Avalon's curse.
Finn
What? So she's the root of this whole mess?
Excalibur
I was created to eliminate her.
Prepare yourself, fiend.
Prepare yourself, fiend.
Lucifer
W-Wait a moment! Look at me, I hardly
have any power at all!
have any power at all!
Excalibur
Where did it go?
Lucifer
I-I lent it to someone who will
fulfill my wish.
fulfill my wish.
Excalibur
What do you mean?
Lucifer
Why don't you two become my friends?
Then you'll find out.
Then you'll find out.
Lucifer
We can watch the end of this foolish world
together!
together!
A Fellow Monster
—The Kingdom of Deven, Southern Gate.
Dark Gawain
Lightless Moon.
Mikaela
Gaaaaah!
Jeanne
Mikaela, that's enough! It's my turn now!
Mikaela
No... I'll deal with her, Jeanne...
Dark Gawain
Foolish prophetess of doom. I will now carry
out your sentence in the name of our king.
out your sentence in the name of our king.
Mikaela
"Our king"? I hope you don't mean
King Arthur!
King Arthur!
Mikaela
That woman's a mass murderer! She's not
anyone's king anymore!
anyone's king anymore!
Dark Gawain
Our king is eternal and indestructible.
Even if your god does not approve of her.
Even if your god does not approve of her.
Mikaela
What about all the people she killed!?
How can you—
How can you—
Dark Gawain
Proving my loyalty to our king is my
mission.
mission.
Jeanne
That appearance and that dark aura...
She must be under Arthur's influence.
She must be under Arthur's influence.
Mikaela
No doubt about that!
Mikaela
Are you planning to help her destroy
the world?
the world?
Dark Gawain
I walk the path that our king has chosen.
Any obstacle will meet my sword.
Any obstacle will meet my sword.
Dark Gawain
Lightless Moon.
Mikaela
Aaaaaah!
Jeanne
Mikaela! You can't go on like this!
Mikaela
Don't worry... I'll figure something out...
Dark Gawain
Who have you been talking to all this time,
foreign saint?
foreign saint?
Mikaela
To my adorable little sister, of course.
Mikaela
You had a sister too, isn't that right? You
cared about her very much.
cared about her very much.
Dark Gawain
I have no sister. I only have...
Dark Gawain
I...have...
No, she is not my sister...
No, she is not my sister...
Dark Gawain
What... Who are you talking about? What
am I saying? I don't have...
am I saying? I don't have...
Jeanne
M-Mikaela! What's happening to her?
Mikaela
Looks like we struck a nerve.
Mikaela
Gawain, you have a sister. You can hear
her voice calling you, can't you?
her voice calling you, can't you?
Dark Gawain
No... I don't...!
Mikaela
Listen to the voice inside you!
Dark Gawain
I said I don't hear anything!
Mikaela
Ngh!
Jeanne
Mikaela!
Mikaela
Give me just a little longer, Jeanne! This is
a matter between eldest siblings!
a matter between eldest siblings!
Dark Gawain
Enough! Prepare to die.
Mikaela
Your sister would cry if she saw the nasty
face you're making right now.
face you're making right now.
Dark Gawain
Stop...talking! I don't...have...a sister...
"Sis!"
Dark Gawain
Stop it...
"Sis!"
Dark Gawain
No... I don't have...
Gareth
"Sis!"
Gawain
Gareth... I... I failed...
Gawain
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!
Mikaela
Gawain! Why on Erden would you stab
yourself!?
yourself!?
Gawain
Ngh... Huff, huff... Leave my body this
instant, you wicked spirit...
instant, you wicked spirit...
Gawain
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!
Mikaela
Gawain!
Jeanne
Gawain!
Gawain
Huff... It seems I need more training...
I let myself be controlled like a novice...
I let myself be controlled like a novice...
Mikaela
But you're fine now, right?
Gawain
Yes... I feel like myself again...
Mikaela
Good. Ow...
Jeanne
Mikaela, are you okay!?
Mikaela
Sorry, Jeanne. I shouldn't have put your
body through all that.
body through all that.
Jeanne
It's okay. Nothing a little rest can't heal.
Mikaela
Right... We definitely need some rest.
Gawain
Unfortunately, I don't think we have time
for that.
for that.
March of Death
Kill...
March of Death
K i l l...
Jeanne
The March of Death is already here!?
Mikaela
Is this the end...?
—The Kingdom of Deven, Main Gate.
Tristan
Huff... Huff... This ends here, Agravain...
Agravain
You're a dead woman walking!
Agravain
You've already lost your sight! There's no
way you can win now!
way you can win now!
Agravain
Still, don't think you can lull me into
lowering my guard.
lowering my guard.
Agravain
I'll crush you with sheer numbers!
Agravain
Royal Supremacy!
MarchofDeathB(March of Death
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!
Orderly A
They're even stronger now...
Orderly B
What kind of power is that!
Orderly A
Sir Tristan, it's no use! We can't hold
them back!
them back!
Agravain
Yes! Crush them, servants of death!
Tristan
I cannot see you well enough to fight now,
that much is true.
that much is true.
Tristan
But, Agravain... Have you forgotten that
I am the finest minstrel in the order?
I am the finest minstrel in the order?
Tristan
Royal Grandioso!
Agravain
Wha—Argh!
Tristan
I can find you by sound. Your heartbeat,
your breathing—
your breathing—
Agravain
You can hear all that?
Tristan
Yes... And that's how I know... Your
heartbeat has already started fading...
heartbeat has already started fading...
Agravain
...Indeed. I have been slowly draining my
own life from the beginning,
own life from the beginning,
Agravain
just like that accursed Kay.
Tristan
Ah, so it's the cost of your curse...
Agravain
The March of Death is led by my power,
not the King's.
not the King's.
Tristan
To use your power on such a large scale...
How foolish...
How foolish...
Agravain
I have no regrets. My power serves our
king's purpose!
king's purpose!
Agravain
Even if I won't exist in the world she wishes
to bring about, I will have become
to bring about, I will have become
Agravain
its foundation!
Tristan
Since when are you such a mindless
follower?
follower?
Tristan
It's a knight's duty to admonish even their
own king if necessary!
own king if necessary!
Agravain
Admonish the king? The perfect monster!?
Agravain
Ridiculous... Completely unthinkable!
Listen, Tristan! She is no longer human!
Listen, Tristan! She is no longer human!
Agravain
Just like me... Only a monster can truly
understand another monster.
understand another monster.
Tristan
Neither she nor you are monsters...
Agravain
You wouldn't understand. Look at yourself,
Tristan. You are so beautiful.
Tristan. You are so beautiful.
Tristan
B-Beautiful...! Where did that come from!?
Agravain
I wish I had been born a human like you.
Agravain
But I was different... From the moment I
was born, I was deformed.
was born, I was deformed.
Agravain
So much so, no one could bear looking at me!
Agravain
She was the only person who never judged
what she saw inside my armor.
what she saw inside my armor.
Agravain
The only one I could entrust my soul to...
A fellow monster... That's why I...I—
A fellow monster... That's why I...I—
Agravain
Huff, huff... Huff, huff, huff...
Tristan
(His breathing has become so ragged...)
Agravain
That's why I'll gladly...give up my life...for...
Tristan
Agravain... I don't think you—
Agravain
No... Gah... Cough...
Agravain
I can't fall here... My king... My leader...
The only one...who understands me...
The only one...who understands me...
Agravain
I...want to...stand by your side...
Tristan
Agravain...
Another Pawn Falls
He never came to see me again after that
day I gave him bread.
day I gave him bread.
The chessboard was left idle by the window
most of the time, collecting dust.
most of the time, collecting dust.
I frequently found myself sighing for no
reason.
reason.
Time went on, until one day my father came
back from one of his expeditions.
back from one of his expeditions.
I had seen victory parades in the city
several times before.
several times before.
The streets outside my window were filled
with jubilant voices.
with jubilant voices.
Courtier
Your Highness, your father and the
knights have returned.
knights have returned.
Leidram
I am aware.
Courtier
And is chess more important than
celebrating their return?
celebrating their return?
Leidram
It is, in fact. I see no reason to celebrate
a victory I have long known about.
a victory I have long known about.
Noble
Ah, that's Her Highness we all know!
The chilly laughter of the attending
officials and nobles was grating to my ears.
officials and nobles was grating to my ears.
And that is when I thought I saw him.
Leidram
Wait!
I had started running before I knew it.
Leidram
You there, stop.
Girl
Who are you, miss?
Leidram
Ah...
Leidram
Apologies, I mistook you for someone else...
Actually, you resemble him quite a lot.
Actually, you resemble him quite a lot.
Leidram
Do you happen to have a brother?
Girl
Um... Yes...
Leidram
I thought so. And where is your brother
now?
now?
Girl
He died.
Leidram
What...?
Girl
He died in the war.
Girl
Uncle was happy, because we got
money after he died...
money after he died...
Leidram
...
Girl
I have to go, miss.
Leidram
I was too shocked to even wave back
as she walked away. I could only stare.
as she walked away. I could only stare.
Later, the royal record keeper informed me
that all boys over the age of ten
that all boys over the age of ten
who lived in the slums had been conscripted.
They were used as decoys, and their
corpses were left lying on the battlefield.
corpses were left lying on the battlefield.
The only evidence of their fate was a list
of casualties in our records
of casualties in our records
and the copper coins paid to their families.
Sitting in my room, I could hear people
cheering outside the window.
cheering outside the window.
No one cared to remember the nameless
dead.
dead.
I took a chess piece in my hand and stared
at it for the longest while.
at it for the longest while.
It was the pawn.
The weakest piece. Easiest to replace.
Leidram
No...
Leidram
To me, he was...
Leidram
...
I will not let it end like this.
I will not let it end like this.
Leidram
You still owe me a rematch!
Lucifer
Huh? Hey, Leidram, look. The March of
Death stopped moving!
Death stopped moving!
Lucifer
Maybe that scary man broke down?
King Arthur
I see... Agravain...
Lucifer
You look so shocked... It doesn't really
matter, does it?
matter, does it?
Lucifer
He was useful, but he wasn't your friend,
right?
right?
King Arthur
Him losing his utility has been factored into
my plans.
my plans.
King Arthur
It simply means we have moved forward.
King Arthur
It will not be long now.
King Arthur
998531...
King Arthur
998625...
King Arthur
998782...
Jeanne
Finn!
Finn
Jeanne! Thank goodness! Where's Mikaela?
Mikaela
I'm here! Got beat up pretty bad...
Gawain
I am the one to blame for that. I'm really
sorry...
sorry...
Finn
G-Gawain...? What happened to you? You
look odd. Huh? Lancelot too!
look odd. Huh? Lancelot too!
Gawain
A lot has happened. Let's revisit that
topic later.
topic later.
Lancelot
I have failed... I am deeply ashamed...
Mordred
At least you stayed a pervert throughout,
huh?
huh?
Percival
That she did...
Mikaela
By the way, Finn, what about Excalibur?
Excalibur
I am here.
Jeanne
See, Mikaela! I told you Finn would do
his best to keep her safe!
his best to keep her safe!
Mikaela
I never doubted that, but a lot might've
happened in all that chaos...
happened in all that chaos...
Mikaela
Anyway, I'm glad you're all right!
Excalibur
Thank you.
Finn
Now, the big question is, why did the March
suddenly stop? Was it the same on your side?
suddenly stop? Was it the same on your side?
Percival
Yes. It stopped just when we thought we
were finished.
were finished.
Tristan
If I may... Agravain was the one controlling
them.
them.
Tristan
He's incapacitated now due to the side effect
of his power.
of his power.
Lancelot
He was capable of manipulating that many
people!?
people!?
Gawain
Hard to believe.
Tristan
Without the March of Death, Leidram's
military power will significantly decrease.
military power will significantly decrease.
Finn
Where is she now?
Deven Knight
The guards inside the castle reported seeing
King Arthur in the royal chambers, sir.
King Arthur in the royal chambers, sir.
King of Deven
She's sitting on my throne! The audacity...
Finn
Your Majesty, are you all right?
King of Deven
Far from it. My whole body is in pain. And
I've lost far too many of my closest vassals.
I've lost far too many of my closest vassals.
King of Deven
Moreover, the castle is about to be captured.
King of Deven
It's a symbol of our country's strength and
unity. We must defend it at all costs.
unity. We must defend it at all costs.
Finn
I understand. Please remain here,
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
King of Deven
You're going to retake it?
Gawain
Our goal is to stop our former king. We'll do
whatever's necessary to attain it.
whatever's necessary to attain it.
Tristan
Yes. If she's in the castle, then that's where
we must go.
we must go.
King of Deven
Hmph... Very well. Irritating as staying
idle is, it seems you lot might be
idle is, it seems you lot might be
King of Deven
the only ones capable of taking down that
monster.
monster.
King of Deven
I'll do what I can from here. I'm counting
on you, knights of Camelot.
on you, knights of Camelot.
King of Deven
Hey! Anyone here who can still move?
We have work to do, follow me!
We have work to do, follow me!
Gawain
This will be our final battle. We won't fail
this time!
this time!
Lancelot
Yes. Prepare yourself, Leidram.
Mordred
Excuse me, I'm the one who'll have the
pleasure of eradicating her. Can't wait♪
pleasure of eradicating her. Can't wait♪
Excalibur
Finn. The source of the curse must be
with that king.
with that king.
Finn
I know... But the decision whether to use
the ultimate spell or not is up to me.
the ultimate spell or not is up to me.
Finn
And I want to save you too, Excalibur.
Excalibur
I will trust your judgment as my wielder.
Finn
Thank you.
Mikaela
All right! Let's go deal with that evil king!
Check
Lucifer
They're almost here.
King Arthur
Do not fret. Compared to your power and
mine, those knights are like infants.
mine, those knights are like infants.
Lucifer
Right... The end of this world is finally near...
King Arthur
What emotion does your smile convey
right now?
right now?
Lucifer
Well, um, happiness, of course. But for
some reason...I feel a bit sad too.
some reason...I feel a bit sad too.
Lucifer
Um, can I ask you a question, Leidram?
You met with Morgan, right?
You met with Morgan, right?
King Arthur
Yes. I killed him.
Lucifer
I... I see. Right, you couldn't have come
this far if you hadn't done that...
this far if you hadn't done that...
King Arthur
Do you resent me for killing your brother?
Lucifer
N-No! I hated him.
Lucifer
It's not about resentment at all... I'm just...
Well, I'm actually impressed.
Well, I'm actually impressed.
Lucifer
Because he takes the shape of people's
greatest sins.
greatest sins.
Lucifer
Who did you see when you looked at him,
Leidram?
Leidram?
King Arthur
I have no obligation to tell you.
Lucifer
S-Sorry! Of course not! I mean, it's just very
impressive that you managed to kill him
impressive that you managed to kill him
Lucifer
just like that, like a real monst—uuuh,
I-I mean—
I-I mean—
King Arthur
That is what he called me as well, in the
end. A monster.
end. A monster.
King Arthur
Those who do not fear their own sins are
no longer human, are they.
no longer human, are they.
Lucifer
W-Well, humans have legs to run from their
sins, and minds that can forget them.
sins, and minds that can forget them.
Lucifer
Only monsters and heroes can face them
directly.
directly.
Lucifer
And neither of those is what we'd call proper
humans... That's what Morgan used to say.
humans... That's what Morgan used to say.
Lucifer
I was called a monster too. So...w-we can
still be friends, right? Isn't that great?
still be friends, right? Isn't that great?
King Arthur
I need no friends. Your power is all I
require of you.
require of you.
Lucifer
Th-That's fine too... As long as you stay
with me.
with me.
King Arthur
They are here. Hide.
Lucifer
O-Okay... Are you going to be fine,
Leidram?
Leidram?
King Arthur
You need not be concerned. I will end it
all today.
all today.
Mikaela
There she is! Over there!
Gawain
Everyone, stay vigilant!
Mordred
"Stay vigilant"? Don't make me laugh—
Mordred
You! You'll pay for my and my mom's
suffering!!! Royal Crimsonsting!!!
suffering!!! Royal Crimsonsting!!!
King Arthur
An attack so steeped in hatred...
A fitting technique for Mordred.
A fitting technique for Mordred.
Mordred
You don't even have a sword!? Are you
kidding me!?
kidding me!?
King Arthur
You wish for me to draw my sword?
Very well.
Very well.
Jeanne
Such a dark aura...!
Mikaela
And it doesn't even look like she's using
her full power! This is bad!
her full power! This is bad!
King Arthur
Rebelling against the king is an
unforgivable deed for a knight...
unforgivable deed for a knight...
King Arthur
And you two even discarded the gift I have
so generously shared with you.
so generously shared with you.
Lancelot
You are no king. Surrender now, Leidram!
King Arthur
I'm afraid it will not be so easy, Lancelot...
It is life or death from here on!
It is life or death from here on!
King Arthur
Regal Bloodsigil!
Mordred
Aaaaaagh!
Finn
Mordred, are you okay!?
Mordred
She stole my technique!
Gawain
We don't stand a chance individually.
We need to attack together in waves.
We need to attack together in waves.
King Arthur
You think combining your strengths will
let you defeat me? How simple.
let you defeat me? How simple.
Gawain
When did you get behind me!?
Gawain
Lightless Moon!
King Arthur
Hmph... You have tamed the darkness.
I expected no less from you, Gawain.
I expected no less from you, Gawain.
King Arthur
But it will not be enough!
King Arthur
Regal Cometflare!
Gawain
Ngaaaaaaah!
Lancelot
Seven Sins!
King Arthur
Quite impressive, Lancelot. But your
bullets will not reach me.
bullets will not reach me.
Lancelot
I just need to slow you down!
Percival
Now, Mordred! Trap her!
Mordred
Don't order me around!
Royal Bloodshackles!
Royal Bloodshackles!
King Arthur
Oh, a blood cage, is it? So very fragile.
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse.
Mordred
She broke my cage from the inside!?
What kind of insane power is that!?
What kind of insane power is that!?
Jeanne
Mikaela!
Mikaela
Take this!
Haaaaaah!
Haaaaaah!
King Arthur
A fighting style hardly befitting a saint.
Mikaela
I'm a knight now, I'll have you know!
King Arthur
So you say. Still not enough, I'm afraid.
Mikaela
Guh...!
Finn
Excalibur, go!
Sacred Blade!
Sacred Blade!
King Arthur
A slash of light?
Finn
She blocked it!?
Excalibur
What a profound darkness... It is not
something a human should wield.
something a human should wield.
Tristan
So you're really not human anymore,
Leidram. Or maybe you never were one...
Leidram. Or maybe you never were one...
King Arthur
The latter, naturally. I have always been
a monster.
a monster.
King Arthur
Come, Tristan. Let me show you that
your powers cannot affect me either.
your powers cannot affect me either.
Tristan
I don't think that's true.
Tristan
I'm certain I heard a human heartbeat
in you...that one time.
in you...that one time.
Tristan
Royal Canzone!
King Arthur
An illusion created with sound?
It will have no—
It will have no—
King Arthur
Wait... This melody...
Tristan
Yes, you know it. It's the requiem
you once played.
you once played.
Tristan
"To Those No Longer with Us."
King Arthur
....
Finn
There! An opening!
Mordred
Get her, Percival!
Percival
You don't have to tell me!
Time to seal that curse!
Time to seal that curse!
Percival
Royal Void!!!
The True Monster
Bold Prince
A method to take on someone else's cursed
power?
power?
Leidram
Is that possible?
Bold Prince
Well, it's not impossible... It's just, I heard
your curse is the strongest one in history.
your curse is the strongest one in history.
Wise Prince
If you reach for power beyond your means,
Leidram, it will eventually be your downfall.
Leidram, it will eventually be your downfall.
Leidram
...I was not actually going to reach for
anything, I was just a little curious.
anything, I was just a little curious.
Bold Prince
Haha, I see! All right, then, I'll tell you.
Wise Prince
Brother...
Bold Prince
Why not? It's not like it's actually doable
anyway.
anyway.
Leidram
Not doable? Why is that?
Bold Prince
You know the mythical island Avalon?
Leidram
Yes, I have heard stories about it from
grandfather.
grandfather.
Bold Prince
They say somewhere on that island lies
the source of the curse—
the source of the curse—
Bold Prince
if you obtained it, you'd be able to use any
cursed power freely.
cursed power freely.
Leidram
And how does one get to Avalon?
Bold Prince
Ah, that's, um... How did you do it again?
Wise Prince
Rumor has it, there is a compass which can
guide one to the island.
guide one to the island.
Wise Prince
However, it's also said that we, the royal
family, all eventually return there
family, all eventually return there
Wise Prince
when our time comes.
Leidram
Return? Is that the reason father
disappeared?
disappeared?
Bold Prince
No, actually I think he eloped with some
woman.
woman.
Bold Prince
He will probably come back for a quick visit
one of these days.
one of these days.
Wise Prince
Brother, Leidram is a girl. Do not tell her
such things...
such things...
Bold Prince
Hahaha! She's a smart girl, I bet she knows
plenty about this kind of thing already!
plenty about this kind of thing already!
Wise Prince
It's not that she doesn't know... It's a
matter of tact...
matter of tact...
Leidram
There is one more thing I want to ask. Do
you know the details of our father's curse?
you know the details of our father's curse?
Bold Prince
Oh, yes, of course. Pretty ridiculous
power, huh?
power, huh?
Wise Prince
Indeed. "Regal Moonbeam," I believe it
was called.
was called.
Wise Prince
Sacrificing a million lives to resurrect one.
Bold Prince
A million lives, just think about it. You'd
have to destroy several countries.
have to destroy several countries.
Bold Prince
Which makes it essentially unusable.
Wise Prince
Maybe if one was ready to become the
greatest evil in the world...
greatest evil in the world...
Bold Prince
Haha, yes, maybe then!
Leidram
...
Bold Prince
Penny for your thoughts, Leidram?
Leidram
...It is nothing.
King Arthur
The "most dangerous power," the
ability to neutralize others...
ability to neutralize others...
King Arthur
To think it could seal even the power drawn
directly from the source...
directly from the source...
Percival
I can only hold it for around five minutes!
We must do something quick!
We must do something quick!
Mordred
And that something is killing her,
obviously.
obviously.
King Arthur
Have you forgotten who I am? Even if
I cannot use the curse, I still—
I cannot use the curse, I still—
King Arthur
Huff... Huff...
King Arthur
Why... Why is my body not moving like I
want it to...?
want it to...?
Finn
She seems really weakened.
Excalibur
It is probably the cost of the curse. Until now,
she must have been forcibly suppressing it.
she must have been forcibly suppressing it.
Excalibur
Now she is facing the backlash.
King Arthur
Huff, huff, huff... Ngh...!
Tristan
This is the end, Leidram.
King Arthur
Guh... Ah... Huff... Huff...
King Arthur
Not yet... It is not over yet...
Percival
No? What could you possibly do at this
point?
point?
King Arthur
Lucifer, I know you are watching. Give me
all your power!
all your power!
Lucifer
I-I can't... That would hurt you...
King Arthur
We are so close to our goal... Help me,
Lucifer. We are friends, are we not?
Lucifer. We are friends, are we not?
Lucifer
Y-Yes! You're right, we're friends! I have to
help my friend!
help my friend!
Excalibur
Oh no...
Excalibur
Finn! Cast the spell! Now!
Finn
The one that will cost you your life?
Absolutely not!
Absolutely not!
Excalibur
There's no time. We need to stop her—
Lucifer
Enough already!
Excalibur
Guh...
Finn
Excalibur!
Tristan
I can't get close enough!
Lucifer
H-Hey, Leidram... When this battle is over,
I want to be more than friends...
I want to be more than friends...
Lucifer
Best friends, maybe? Is that okay?
King Arthur
Certainly... I promise...
Lucifer
Really? I'm so happy!
All right, here's my entire power!
All right, here's my entire power!
Finn
What is this ineffable aura...?
Finn
What is happening?
Excalibur
It is the end of the world.
King Arthur
Guuuh... Ah... Ah... Aaaaagh...
King Arthur
Aaaagh... Aaaaaaaaghhhh...
AAAAAAGHHH!!!
AAAAAAGHHH!!!
King Arthur?
GAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!
Finn
What on Erden...
Tristan
Leidram!
Gawain
The castle is collapsing! Everyone out!!!
Finn
Ouch... Oww...
Jeanne
Finn! Thank goodness you're fine.
Finn
I don't know if this is what I'd call fine...
Mordred
So... What the actual hell was that?
Tristan
It was Leidram. Or, what used to be her.
Tristan
I heard her transform just before the castle
collapsed.
collapsed.
Jeanne
Such a dark and ominous power...
Mikaela
A true monster.
Lancelot
I wonder... Is that the reflection of her sins...
Mordred
Ahaha, she's so ugly now! So pathetic ☆
Percival
But her power has clearly increased.
Gawain
Look... The soldiers of the March of Death
and monsters are being drawn to her.
and monsters are being drawn to her.
Gawain
Is she...absorbing them?
Lancelot
She's getting larger and larger, that's for
certain. And heading towards...Camelot!?
certain. And heading towards...Camelot!?
Finn
We have to stop her! She's still planning
to continue her slaughter!
to continue her slaughter!
Mikaela
How do we even catch up!? Running's not
gonna cut it!
gonna cut it!
Gawain
Can't you do it, Lancelot?
Lancelot
Let's be reasonable, it is impossible even
for me.
for me.
Agravain
I...might still be...of use...
Tristan
Agravain!
Agravain
Settle down... I have no intention of
fighting...
fighting...
Agravain
I can't even move anymore... But I don't
have to tell you that, Tristan...
have to tell you that, Tristan...
Tristan
Ah... Yes.
Finn
What is this?
Agravain
A carriage fueled by my puppeteering
power. It will take you to the King.
power. It will take you to the King.
Tristan
Why would you offer us help?
Agravain
Our king has always been a monster, but she
was perfect the way she was. Unlike me...
was perfect the way she was. Unlike me...
Tristan
Do you...love her?
Agravain
Don't be ridiculous. Monsters don't have
such feelings.
such feelings.
Agravain
Just stop her, please. I'm begging you.
Lancelot
Can we trust him, Sir Tristan?
Tristan
Honestly... I don't think so. But his loyalty to
the King is something I have no doubt about.
the King is something I have no doubt about.
Gawain
It's decided then. We'll follow her in this
carriage.
carriage.
Tristan
Thank you, Agravain. And don't worry, we
will stop her.
will stop her.
Tristan
I swear on the honor of the Knights of the
Round Table.
Round Table.
Agravain
Yes... Take care of her...
Agravain
Never thought I'd be asking them of all
people for a favor... Gah... Cough... Huff...
people for a favor... Gah... Cough... Huff...
Agravain
Is this how you felt...back then...
Agravain
Kay...
—And so, the sun rose on the day that
would decide the fate of the world.
would decide the fate of the world.
Endgame
Mordred
Whoa, this carriage is wild!
Gawain
But that's what makes it so fast! It must
be due to Agravain's curse.
be due to Agravain's curse.
Lancelot
We managed to catch up with her, but we
still must think of a way to handle her.
still must think of a way to handle her.
Lancelot
At this rate, she'll reach Camelot in less than
30 minutes.
30 minutes.
Tristan
She's probably focused on moving forward.
Now might be our only chance to attack.
Now might be our only chance to attack.
Mikaela
But how? It's too dangerous to get any
closer.
closer.
Mordred
How about this...
Royal Crimsonsting!
Royal Crimsonsting!
Mordred
Hmph, I don't have enough blood to reach
her...
her...
Lancelot
How about my gun?
Lancelot
Ah... I hit her, but it didn't do much.
Excalibur
The forehead. She flinched when you hit
her there.
her there.
Lancelot
Did she? Let's see.
Seven Sins!
Seven Sins!
Monstrous King Arthur
GHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Finn
So that's her weak spot!
Excalibur
The power of the curse is concentrated
there. It must be where her core is.
there. It must be where her core is.
Finn
Okay, we know what to focus our attacks on.
Lancelot
We still need to get closer.
Gawain
The main problem is the killing blow.
Gawain
Normal attacks or even our cursed powers
probably won't be enough to finish her off.
probably won't be enough to finish her off.
Excalibur
My blade of light can purge the curse and
defeat her.
defeat her.
Gawain
Is that so?
Finn
Probably. No, definitely. Excalibur doesn't
tell lies.
tell lies.
Gawain
Excalibur... Can you truly do it?
Excalibur
Yes. I can.
Gawain
(It feels as if I'm dealing with something
inorganic... Not human at all...)
inorganic... Not human at all...)
Gawain
You seem quite confident. All right.
Gawain
If Finn trusts you as a comrade, so shall I.
Lancelot
Look at the landscape. We are almost in
Camelot!
Camelot!
Gawain
No more time to think. Finn and
Excalibur will jump on top of her.
Excalibur will jump on top of her.
Gawain
The rest of us will create the path for them
to do so.
to do so.
Mordred
"Create the path," my ass! I'm the
the one who's going to kill that shitty king.
the one who's going to kill that shitty king.
Gawain
Mordred...
Mordred
!
Finn
Please, Mordred.
Mordred
Hmph... You owe me big time for this.
Gawain
Thank you.
Percival
Wow...
Mordred
What are you staring at? Creep.
Percival
You've changed, Mordred. As someone
who has watched over you for years,
who has watched over you for years,
Percival
I am astonished... I can't quite believe it.
Mordred
Shut it, you loser.
Gawain
Let's start the operation immediately.
Gawain
Not much time for preparation, we'll have to
be ready to improvise wherever necessary.
be ready to improvise wherever necessary.
Lancelot
I'll take the lead! All bullets to her forehead!
Seven Sins!!!
Seven Sins!!!
Monstrous King Arthur
GHAAAA!!!
Jeanne
It reached her, but she's already healing!
We won't do much to her at this rate.
We won't do much to her at this rate.
Mordred
As long as there's blood, I have more than
enough to work with!
enough to work with!
Mordred
Royal Crimsonsting!
And also, Royal Bloodbath!
And also, Royal Bloodbath!
Monstrous King Arthur
GHHHH...AAAAGH!!!
Gawain
Good, we've managed to reduce her altitude
and speed... I think I can reach her now!
and speed... I think I can reach her now!
Gawain
Lightless Moon!
Monstrous King Arthur
GHHHHHHHHHH...!!!
Jeanne
It looks like it's working! She's slowed
down significantly.
down significantly.
Monstrous King Arthur
GHAAAAAAAAA!!!
Mikaela
Crap, here comes an attack!
Tristan
I'll counter it!
Tristan
Royal Fortissimo!!!
Jeanne
Amazing! You blocked it all!
Gawain
Mordred, are you ready?
Mordred
Always with the dumb questions... Just
watch!
watch!
Mordred
There you go, a path of blood! Hurry up
and use it!
and use it!
Finn
Incredible... Thanks, Mordred! Let's go,
Excalibur!
Excalibur!
Mikaela
Wait, Excalibur! If you die...I'll be really
sad, okay? So don't!
sad, okay? So don't!
Excalibur
I will do what I can.
Mikaela
Take care of her, Finn.
Finn
Don't worry, we'll be fine. You guys
don't do anything reckless, all right?
don't do anything reckless, all right?
Jeanne
Be careful, Finn! Good luck!
Let's Watch the Moon
Finn
We made it... But this is just the
beginning!
beginning!
Excalibur
Yes. We need to stop this monster quickly.
Lucifer
I-I won't let you ruin Leidram's plans!
Finn
So you're the source of the curse?
Lucifer
Don't call me that! I'm Lucifer.
Lucifer
I won't let you go any farther! Get off her
and leave!
and leave!
Finn
Lucifer, do you know what Leidram is
trying to do?
trying to do?
Lucifer
I do! We'll destroy the world together.
She's the best friend I could hope for.
She's the best friend I could hope for.
Finn
That's not friendship! You're just being
used!
used!
Lucifer
No! You don't know anything about us!
Don't act like you do!
Don't act like you do!
Excalibur
It is a waste of words. We cannot reason
with that thing.
with that thing.
Lucifer
I-I'm not scared of you... I'll fight for
Leidram!
Leidram!
Finn
Guh!
More dark power, huh...
More dark power, huh...
Excalibur
Command me, Finn. For the sake of the
world.
world.
Finn
For the sake of the world... Right. The fate
of this entire world is in our hands!
of this entire world is in our hands!
Finn
Let's go, Excalibur!
Sacred Blade!
Sacred Blade!
Excalibur
Understood!
Finn
How's that?
Lucifer
Haha! Didn't even feel it!
Finn
You've got to be kidding... Even the blade
of light can't hurt her?
of light can't hurt her?
Excalibur
She cannot be beaten with the usual
means. Cast the ultimate spell, Finn.
means. Cast the ultimate spell, Finn.
Finn
But then you'll—
Lucifer
My turn now! Go away, all of you!
Just disappear!
Just disappear!
Excalibur
Finn, watch out!
Finn
!!!
Excalibur, are you okay!?
Excalibur, are you okay!?
Excalibur
I'm...fine... Please...use me...to protect
this world! There is no other way!
this world! There is no other way!
Finn
I can't just sacrifice you! I won't!
Excalibur
You must. Saving the world is your duty,
Finn.
Finn.
Excalibur
You are a hero, after all.
Finn
...!
Finn
I can bring about peace by sacrificing
a living person...
a living person...
Excalibur
It is my earnest wish. You will just cast
a spell.
a spell.
Excalibur
The consequences are not your
responsibility.
responsibility.
Finn
No... It will be my doing all the same...
Finn
My sin...
Excalibur
Thank you for everything, Finn. I am glad
you are my wielder.
you are my wielder.
Finn
...
Lucifer
Huff, huff...
Lucifer
I won't let you come any closer to Leidram!
Lucifer
This time, I'll obliterate you!
Excalibur
No. This is where it ends. That is what this
world has chosen.
world has chosen.
Lucifer
Y-You can't mean—
Finn
Excalibur, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry!
Redemption Blade!
Redemption Blade!
Excalibur
Acknowledged...
Excalibur
Redemption Blade!
Lucifer
No, no, nooooooooooo!!!
Monstrous King Arthur
GHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.!!!
Monstrous King Arthur
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA—Ahh...ah...ah...
Finn
Agh... Ngh... Where am I...?
Finn
The monster...!
Jeanne
It was enveloped by a powerful sacred
force and vanished.
force and vanished.
Finn
Jeanne!
Are you sure?
Are you sure?
Jeanne
Yes, it was an incredible purifying
power.
power.
Jeanne
Not quite like mine, more like actual divine
intervention.
intervention.
Finn
I see... That's good...
Mikaela
Good, my ass! Finn, you promised to take
care of Excalibur! You told us not to worry!
care of Excalibur! You told us not to worry!
Mikaela
And now... She's fading...
Finn
Excalibur! I'm really sorry...
Excalibur
Do not be. I have fulfilled my role. There
is no reason for you to have any regrets.
is no reason for you to have any regrets.
Finn
But... There might have been another
way...
way...
Excalibur
This is the best outcome. You made the
right choice.
right choice.
Mikaela
Excalibur...
Excalibur
Mikaela, I...
Excalibur
Knowing you made me think it would be
nice to be an angel. A beautiful angel...
nice to be an angel. A beautiful angel...
Mikaela
You'd make a wonderful angel!
Absolutely!
Absolutely!
Excalibur
I wish I could... Then I could talk with
you again... All of you...
you again... All of you...
Excalibur
The moon...is not up yet...
Excalibur
What a...pity...
Mikaela
Excalibur... Damn it!!!
Jeanne
Mikaela... I... I think Excalibur actually
cried...
cried...
Mikaela
Yeah... "A weapon," sure... She was
a person.
a person.
Finn
Excalibur... Let's watch the moon again
next time we meet.
next time we meet.
Finn
A beautiful, full moon...
Lucifer
Huff... Huff... Ngh... Ah...
Lucifer
Leidram... Leidram... Where are you...
Lucifer
I don't want to...vanish alone... Stay...
Stay with me...
Stay with me...
Lucifer
Huff... Huff...
Lucifer
!!!
Lucifer
L-Leidram! I'm...so glad... Come here...
I can't move my legs... Nghh...
I can't move my legs... Nghh...
Lucifer
Wait... Where are you going!?
Lucifer
I don't want you to go... Don't leave me...
Lucifer
I don't want to...be...alone... I don't want
to...
to...
Lancelot
Finn! You're safe!
Lancelot
Huh? What about Excalibur?
Finn
She's... She's gone... And it's my fault...
Mikaela
No, it's not. It's what she wanted... She
fulfilled her duty and vanished.
fulfilled her duty and vanished.
Lancelot
Vanished...?
Finn
Yes, literally. She used up all her
power and disappeared.
power and disappeared.
Lancelot
N-No...
Gawain
So that enormous purifying power was
her, after all...
her, after all...
Gawain
It seems like all the darkness in this area
was cleansed by it.
was cleansed by it.
Gawain
It was even enough to bring us back to
our original state.
our original state.
Tristan
A final technique at the cost of her own
existence... Like Sir Kay and Agravain.
existence... Like Sir Kay and Agravain.
Percival
Everyone, there's someone there!
Mordred
No way! It's that shitty king! How is
she alive!?
she alive!?
Lancelot
She's still heading for Camelot!
Finn
We must go after her!
Checkmate
King Arthur
999981...
King Arthur
Not enough...
King Arthur
I need...more...
King Arthur
Just a little more...
Angry Camelot Citizen
Hey, look!
Angry Camelot Citizen
Is that...King Arthur!?
Angry Camelot Citizen
"King"? She is no longer a king!
Angry Camelot Citizen
You took so many lives! Annihilated whole
countries! Almost starved us to death!
countries! Almost starved us to death!
Angry Camelot Citizen
My lover died because of you!
Angry Camelot Citizen
She must be targeting Camelot now, that
monster!
monster!
Angry Camelot Citizen
We have to protect the city ourselves!
Everyone, rise! Kill the beast!
Everyone, rise! Kill the beast!
Angry Camelot Citizen
Better not get too close! Throw stones!
King Arthur
Ngh... Gah... Agh!
King Arthur
(My legs...)
Angry Camelot Citizen
See, she's weak! We can do it!
King Arthur
Guh...!
King Arthur
(My arms... My eyes... My stomach...)
Angry Camelot Citizen
I don't know, she looks kind of pitiful...
Angry Camelot Citizen
She's a monster, idiot! We have to deal with
her while we still can!
her while we still can!
Angry Camelot Citizen
Die! Die!
King Arthur
(I cannot move anymore... Am I...going to
die here?)
die here?)
King Arthur
(Not in Avalon, but here...)
King Arthur
(Is this my punishment?)
Stop it, please!
There's no need to dirty your hands.
Please, put down the stones.
Please, put down the stones.
She is already at death's door.
King Arthur
(These...voices...)
King Arthur
Ah... Ngh...
Gawain
You're finally awake.
Lancelot
Considering the crimes you committed, it's
no surprise the people sought retribution...
no surprise the people sought retribution...
Lancelot
Still, seeing you in such a state brought me
no pleasure.
no pleasure.
Mordred
Vermin... I'd step on you, but I don't want
to dirty my shoes.
to dirty my shoes.
Percival
That's enough, Mordred.
Jeanne
Shouldn't we take her to the infirmary?
Mikaela
Wouldn't do her any good. Her organs are
a mess.
a mess.
Finn
She must have been in a bad shape even
before the stoning.
before the stoning.
Tristan
Leidram...
Gareth
It's over, isn't it?
Gawain
Gareth! I'm so glad you're safe!
Gareth
You too, sis! I knew you were going to
make it!
make it!
Gareth
By the way, sis, Finn, Merlin gave me
something before she disappeared.
something before she disappeared.
Gareth
She said to open it in front of the King.
Finn
A bottle...?
Gareth
Yeah, I'm not sure what it is, to be
honest.
honest.
Lancelot
But if Merlin said to open it, it surely
won't cause us any harm.
won't cause us any harm.
Gawain
True.
Gareth
Okay, here goes!
Gareth
Whoa, it's glowing!
King Arthur
(It all fell away suddenly... The pain, the
sense of being alive...)
sense of being alive...)
King Arthur
(Am I dead...?)
Merlin
Can you hear me, foolish girl?
King Arthur
I know that voice... Merlin!
Merlin
I've bottled all my remaining magic in case
you reach the capital again.
you reach the capital again.
Merlin
I'm afraid this place will be your grave.
King Arthur
That incubus barrier again? You must truly
hate me... I cannot even move anymore...
hate me... I cannot even move anymore...
King Arthur
Curse you...
King Arthur
Ah... That sinking feeling... As if I am in a
dream...
dream...
King Arthur
I always imagined my end would be
undignified...
undignified...
King Arthur
But I never considered stopping...
King Arthur
Because he would be waiting for me at
the finish line.
the finish line.
King Arthur
To see him again, I was ready to do anything,
no matter how cruel.
no matter how cruel.
King Arthur
No matter whose trust I had to betray.
King Arthur
Was I ever truly human?
No.
No.
King Arthur
I never understood what it meant to be
human... Not even at the very end...
human... Not even at the very end...
King Arthur
I could never understand...
???
That's not true.
Leidram
!!!
Leidram
Is that your parting gift...you old bastard...
Boy
Long time no see, Princess.
Leidram
Haha... So it is not only the castle you
can sneak into.
can sneak into.
Boy
I'd sneak anywhere to see you.
Leidram
Just to play chess with me?
Boy
Yeah, why else?
Leidram
I have been wondering how to beat you
ever since that day.
ever since that day.
Boy
Oh really? Come on then! The board's at
the window.
the window.
Leidram
Very well.
Boy
I'll start. Pawn to e4.
Leidram
Pawn to e5.
Leidram
(The boy from my memories is sitting
before me, a slight smile on his face...)
before me, a slight smile on his face...)
Leidram
(I think I must have the same expression
on my face right now.)
on my face right now.)
Leidram
Knight to e7.
Boy
Bishop to b5.
Leidram
Haha, your moves always surpass my
expectations.
expectations.
Leidram
(I can feel...a nameless emotion filling my
heart... Ah, I see.)
heart... Ah, I see.)
Leidram
(Perhaps today, for the very first time...)
Leidram
(I will be able to live as a human.)
—Checkmate.
The Fairytale Ends
—A few weeks after the death of the great
sinner Leidram...
sinner Leidram...
Lancelot
Congratulations on your coronation,
Gawain.
Gawain.
Lancelot
Or shall I address you as "Your Majesty"
now?
now?
Gawain
All the nobles are calling me that already...
It'd be nice if at least you could stay normal.
It'd be nice if at least you could stay normal.
Lancelot
Haha, well, they are doing their job. Besides,
we'll need to rely on them for a while.
we'll need to rely on them for a while.
Lancelot
Reconstruction of the country, reparations
for the neighboring nations...
for the neighboring nations...
Lancelot
Even with Deven's help, it will require
a significant amount of funds.
a significant amount of funds.
Gawain
I know. It still pains me to even think
about it, though...
about it, though...
Lancelot
You must overcome this hurdle nonetheless.
For us, and those who are no longer with us.
For us, and those who are no longer with us.
Gawain
Right... I'll be counting on your support,
Lancelot.
Lancelot.
Gareth
You can count on me too, sis!
Gawain
Finish your special training regimen first,
Gareth. Then you can join the meeting.
Gareth. Then you can join the meeting.
Gareth
Whaaa, am I still on probation?
Fine, I'll be done in a flash!
Fine, I'll be done in a flash!
Gareth
Don't start without me, guys!
Lancelot
Isn't it about time to cut her some slack,
Gawain?
Gawain?
Gawain
No. I must hold her to the highest standards.
Especially since she's the king's sister now.
Especially since she's the king's sister now.
Lancelot
Perhaps it won't hurt to wait a little
longer for her to grow, then.
longer for her to grow, then.
Lancelot
Still, I never knew you were such a doting
sister, Gawain. It's adorable.
sister, Gawain. It's adorable.
Gawain
Doting!? Where did you get that idea?
Lancelot
The fact that I only need to mimic a cat
to get you to come running is quite cute to—
to get you to come running is quite cute to—
Gawain
What does that have to do with anything!?
Hey, get back here!!!
Hey, get back here!!!
Tristan
I still can't believe you're gone, Sir Kay.
Tristan
But don't worry. We will carry on your
legacy.
legacy.
Tristan
Please, rest easy.
Tristan
Agravain should be buried right next to
you, really.
you, really.
Tristan
The two of you were very much alike.
Especially in how awkward you could be.
Especially in how awkward you could be.
Tristan
I hope you two are getting along, wherever
you are now.
you are now.
Finn
Hello, Tristan.
Tristan
Sir Finn. Did you come to visit Sir Kay?
Finn
Yeah. You too?
Tristan
Yes. I found some blue flowers I think he'd
like.
like.
Finn
And the red flowers next to them?
Tristan
Those are for Agravain. His remains are
not here, though.
not here, though.
Finn
I see... He wasn't buried here...
Tristan
He was a traitor, after all, if I may say so.
The one who led the March of Death.
The one who led the March of Death.
Finn
And yet, he helped us in the end...
Tristan
Yes... Such a conflicted person.
Finn
Arthur's grave isn't here either, is it?
Tristan
Leidram was moved to a secluded grave
after a private ceremony.
after a private ceremony.
Tristan
Somewhere near Lonsbury, or so I heard.
Tristan
It's a quiet place. I'm sure she can rest
peacefully there.
peacefully there.
Finn
I still don't know what she was trying to
achieve.
achieve.
Finn
Do you know, Tristan?
Tristan
In all honesty, I am not certain...
Tristan
However, considering she was drawn to
that melody...
that melody...
Finn
What melody?
Tristan
Ah, no, that's probably irrelevant. I can't
imagine she felt too deeply about it.
imagine she felt too deeply about it.
Finn
So it remains a mystery, huh?
Tristan
(But if she had feelings even remotely
similar to what I'm thinking...)
similar to what I'm thinking...)
Tristan
(I might feel slight relief.)
Tristan
(Because it would mean she wasn't just
a monster...)
a monster...)
Tristan
Maybe we should have talked about boys
more, or something...
more, or something...
Finn
Huh?
Tristan
Ah, nothing, just talking to myself.
Pretend you didn't hear that.
Pretend you didn't hear that.
Tristan
Perhaps we should finish up here and
return to the Round Table—Whoa!
return to the Round Table—Whoa!
Finn
Tristan! Are you okay!?
Tristan
Yes, I'm sorry I startled you. My vision has
improved, but it's still not completely back.
improved, but it's still not completely back.
Finn
I didn't think the consequences of the curse
would remain after its source was destroyed.
would remain after its source was destroyed.
Tristan
I'm told I'll make a full recovery soon.
Tristan
Besides, our sins didn't vanish with the
curse. We must carry them with us forever.
curse. We must carry them with us forever.
Finn
But we can help each other carry our
burdens.
burdens.
Finn
You are a Knight of the Round Table,
Tristan. You're not alone.
Tristan. You're not alone.
Tristan
Yes... Yes, you're quite right.
Finn
My wounds have healed completely, so I
guess it's time to go.
guess it's time to go.
Jeanne
So this is where we say goodbye to Camelot...
I'm going to miss it.
I'm going to miss it.
Finn
Somehow, I have a feeling we might be
called here again some day.
called here again some day.
Mikaela
Yeah. And I have a feeling we'll also meet
Excalibur again.
Excalibur again.
Mikaela
No, it's not just a feeling... I'm sure we will.
She did say she'd like to become an angel.
She did say she'd like to become an angel.
Finn
Can you become an angel just because
you want to?
you want to?
Mikaela
I'm sure God will make it happen.
After all, we've got a saint on our side.
After all, we've got a saint on our side.
Jeanne
That's a lot of pressure, Mikaela.
Percival
Oh, are you two leaving already?
Finn
Yeah. You're staying a bit longer, right,
Percival?
Percival?
Percival
Yes, we plan to help with the country's
reconstruction a bit before
reconstruction a bit before
Percival
heading back to Gagokhalkis.
Mordred
If you want to be dragged into this mess, be
my guest, but I don't see why I have to stay...
my guest, but I don't see why I have to stay...
Percival
Well, despite your contributions, you're
still my prisoner.
still my prisoner.
Percival
And I have been informed that I was
amazing, wonderful, knowledgeable,
amazing, wonderful, knowledgeable,
Percival
and a true role model for any prison guard...
Percival
How could I not offer help!?
Mordred
Damn you, Percival!
Finn
You two are quite a duo...
Jeanne
Yes, a fine team indeed♪
Mordred & Percival
What!? We're not!!!
Gareth
Heeey, guys!
Good, we made it in time!
Good, we made it in time!
Finn
Gareth! Everyone!
Gawain
We can't let you go without saying goodbye.
You're both friends of the Round Table.
You're both friends of the Round Table.
Lancelot
Please, come visit us again! I'll prepare
my best deep-fried dishes for you.
my best deep-fried dishes for you.
Tristan
And I'll be ready to play a tune to welcome
you. Something joyful and lively!
you. Something joyful and lively!
Gawain
Foreign knight Finn, foreign saint
Jeanne—
Jeanne—
Gawain
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Gawain
Your names will be forever remembered in
this land.
this land.
Finn
I look forward to telling my friends
about this adventure.
about this adventure.
Jeanne
I'll return one day to offer my prayers.
Finn
Ah, there's the ship horn. We should get
going.
going.
Gawain
It's hard to see you go, but I know you
must. Safe travels.
must. Safe travels.
Lancelot
Take care.
Gareth
See you, guys! Bye bye!
Finn
Yeah, you take care too, everyone! Until
we meet again!
we meet again!
Jeanne
I can hardly see the port town anymore...
Finn
So, what will the two of you do now?
Jeanne
Same thing as always. Return home to
days of prayer.
days of prayer.
Mikaela
Getting back is going to be a pain. Any
idea how long it will take for you?
idea how long it will take for you?
Finn
It's going to be a long journey, that's for
sure.
sure.
Jeanne
Oh, I see... That's good. I don't have to say
goodbye to Finn yet...
goodbye to Finn yet...
Finn
Uh, sorry? I didn't catch that.
Jeanne
Ah, no, it's nothing!
Mikaela
Sigh... You two really are a handful.
Mikaela
Anyway, the sea breeze is getting chilly.
Let's go back inside.
Let's go back inside.
Finn
I'll stay out a bit longer.
Jeanne
Be careful not to catch a cold.
Finn
(Camelot... So much has happened, it's a
wonder I can even remember it all.)
wonder I can even remember it all.)
Finn
(A long yet brief tale of a foreign knight
ends here.)
ends here.)
Finn
(But I'll never forget the days I spent in that
land.)
land.)
Finn
Goodbye, Camelot.
Merlin
Oh dear, they've left already?
Merlin
Ugh, I'm such a mess I couldn't even see
them off...
them off...
Merlin
To think they overcame Leidram's twisted
fate... I'm amazed, really.
fate... I'm amazed, really.
Merlin
If they pulled this off, maybe they can
even weather the impending storm...
even weather the impending storm...
Merlin
Oops, zip it! Not another word!
Merlin
That'd be interfering with the world's fate,
and we wouldn't want that, would we?
and we wouldn't want that, would we?
Merlin
It would probably make XXX the XXX and
turn into XXX!
turn into XXX!
Merlin
Huh, can't even say these words? Damn that
curse!
curse!
Merlin
Well, if things go bad, you can always count
on the great magician Merlin's help!
on the great magician Merlin's help!
Merlin
For now, thank you from the bottom of my
heart, foreign heroes!
heart, foreign heroes!
Merlin
I'll be seeing you!
—Avalon.
The wandering isle kept adrift at sea by
the eternal hopes and dreams of heroes.
the eternal hopes and dreams of heroes.
Musa
I can't believe even Le Fay was defeated...
Musa
You, I understand. You're tiny and not
very smart. You didn't stand a chance.
very smart. You didn't stand a chance.
Tethe
Shut up, shut up, shut up!!! Like you
didn't get beaten too, Musa!
didn't get beaten too, Musa!
Musa
That's what I'm saying, silly. Even our eldest
sisters were no match for them, let alone us.
sisters were no match for them, let alone us.
Musa
I heard even Morgan was defeated.
Tethe
What? That's absurd. Are you lying again,
Musa? You always do that!
Musa? You always do that!
Musa
I don't lie, I tell riddles. Not that you could
ever solve any of them.
ever solve any of them.
Tethe
You...!
Musa
Oh, and now you're all red, like a tiny
cherry tomato.
cherry tomato.
Tethe
Grr... I'll let you off just this once, but only
because I'm a proper lady!
because I'm a proper lady!
Tethe
But if you mock Grethe, you won't be so
lucky.
lucky.
Musa
Speaking of which, where is she? You were
resurrected together, weren't you?
resurrected together, weren't you?
Tethe
Huh...? Grethe! Where are you?
Grethe
A voice... Over there...
Grethe
Such a sad voice...
???
Sniff... Sniff...
Grethe
Hey... You...
Lucifer
Huh? Oh, um... Who are you?
Grethe
The same thing as you... I think...
Lucifer
The same thing... I see...
Lucifer
Well, um... It's okay if you don't want to,
but, uh... W-Would you like to—
but, uh... W-Would you like to—
Grethe
Yes.
Lucifer
Huh? But I haven't asked anything yet!
Grethe
Let's play together.
Lucifer
...!
Lucifer
Okay!
Le Fay
Where is the peace you so adamantly
wished for, hm?
wished for, hm?
Velsa
"You"? Who are you talking to, sister?
Le Fay
A mere human...who harbored within
himself powerful desires.
himself powerful desires.
Velsa
I see. Do you think of that person often?
Le Fay
I do. He considered himself a monster...
Haha, it's so amusing.
Haha, it's so amusing.
Velsa
Oh. It's been a while since I've heard you
laugh out loud.
laugh out loud.
Le Fay
Speaking of rare occurrences, it's been quite
some time since we both lost our bodies.
some time since we both lost our bodies.
Velsa
It was a nice change of pace. Carrying
corpses around gets tedious after a while.
corpses around gets tedious after a while.
Velsa
By the way, it seems our troublesome
sister has safely returned too.
sister has safely returned too.
Velsa
She's playing with Grethe now.
Le Fay
Well, let's excuse her this time. She made
a good effort, after all.
a good effort, after all.
Velsa
If you say so, sister.
Le Fay
Ah, here comes another visitor. I wonder
what kind of wish they pursue.
what kind of wish they pursue.
Le Fay
And what kind of punishment or grace
Avalon will deign to bestow...
Avalon will deign to bestow...
Le Fay
Hehe, I cannot wait to find out.
Gawain
I cannot imagine the anger and resentment
you must feel.
you must feel.
Gawain
The responsibility for your suffering
lies entirely with the Round Table.
lies entirely with the Round Table.
Gawain
But right now, we need you! In the name of
Camelot, I am begging for your help!
Camelot, I am begging for your help!