Napoleon and the Rise of Cthulhu
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A Monster Awakens
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh...
Cthulhu R'lyeh...
wgah'nagl fhtagn...
—The chant pierced like a strange spell,
yet soothed like a children's lullaby.
yet soothed like a children's lullaby.
Every knight present at the scene felt these
words sink deep into their mind,
words sink deep into their mind,
before falling unconscious, foaming at the
mouth.
mouth.
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh...
Cthulhu R'lyeh...
wgah'nagl fhtagn—
Like words of praise for one who sits upon
the throne.
the throne.
The thing floated upon the sea.
A curious structure visible to the eye,
but unfathomable to the mind.
but unfathomable to the mind.
Its very existence defied reality.
Finn
Huff, huff, huff...
Finn
(My head hurts... And I'm nauseous...
Ugh...)
Ugh...)
Finn
Everyone...
Finn
(Everyone's down... Damn, this is bad...)
Finn
(Ugh... Ah... I'm at my limit too...
I'm going mad... Completely mad...)
I'm going mad... Completely mad...)
Finn
(Human might...won't be enough here...
The Golden Crest... It's the only way...to...)
The Golden Crest... It's the only way...to...)
Finn
The only...way...
Finn
Before I lose my mind...I must...
Finn
(A cold hand...?)
Clear female voice
I'm afraid you are our last trump card...
Clear female voice
Falling unconscious and forgetting who you
are is precisely what that thing wants
are is precisely what that thing wants
Clear female voice
from you, my brave hero.
Clear female voice
Turn your thoughts away from the now,
and towards the past.
and towards the past.
Finn
(The past...?)
Clear female voice
To escape from its dominion, first you
must remember who you are.
must remember who you are.
Finn
(I... I am...)
Finn
(Ah, right... We came to this coast under
Astrid's command...)
Astrid's command...)
Finn
After dismantling the Gru Grim, the Red
Dragon Knights were busy dealing with
Dragon Knights were busy dealing with
Finn
problems caused by its numerous remnants.
Finn
In the midst of it all, the headquarters
received an urgent message.
received an urgent message.
Finn
It was a report about a naval battle that
broke out on the Central Sea near Rigland.
broke out on the Central Sea near Rigland.
Finn
Oh, look.
Finn
Seems like we're getting close to the sea.
Astrid
Yes, the vegetation is changing too... We
should be able to see the sea soon.
should be able to see the sea soon.
Finn
I never thought we'd end up coming all
the way to this shore.
the way to this shore.
Astrid
True, it is rare for us to send our forces
this far.
this far.
Astrid
I feel bad for having mobilized you, when
you've only just come out of a coma.
you've only just come out of a coma.
Finn
I'm fine now. Besides, these are special
circumstances, right?
circumstances, right?
Finn
I mean, we must be short on knights if even
the Commander herself had to get involved.
the Commander herself had to get involved.
Astrid
Yes, well... Everyone else has already been
dispatched somewhere.
dispatched somewhere.
Astrid
However, we do have some reserves on
standby, for emergencies such as this one.
standby, for emergencies such as this one.
Astrid
Speaking of which, let's have a proper
briefing, shall we?
briefing, shall we?
Astrid
Given the sudden deployment, I couldn't
take time to provide you with sufficient
take time to provide you with sufficient
Astrid
information beforehand.
Finn
Right. Which countries are involved in the
battle?
battle?
Astrid
One of the sides is the Empire of Lugrasse.
Astrid
It has just stabilized politically after
overthrowing its monarchy.
overthrowing its monarchy.
Finn
Ah, the country where the citizens started
a revolution?
a revolution?
Astrid
Yes. A military officer, Napoleon, has taken
over and declared herself empress.
over and declared herself empress.
Finn
Empress Napoleon...
Astrid
It appears she has quite a lot of support from
her people.
her people.
Astrid
I haven't heard any ill rumors about her,
at least.
at least.
Astrid
Apparently, she is considered a natural
genius.
genius.
Finn
And why is she waging war?
Astrid
Could be a host of reasons.
Astrid
To add even more ambiguity, we have no
information on the other side of the conflict.
information on the other side of the conflict.
Astrid
In any case, if something were to happen
within Rigland's territorial waters,
within Rigland's territorial waters,
Astrid
it would become an international issue.
Astrid
We must bare our teeth to prevent this
and keep the war at bay.
and keep the war at bay.
Finn
Right, we definitely don't want to get
involved in any conflicts.
involved in any conflicts.
Astrid
This is odd... There should be knights
stationed in this village.
stationed in this village.
Finn
I don't see anyone.
Astrid
Neither do I...
Red Dragon Knight
Commander, over here! Please, come
quickly!
quickly!
Astrid
What is the meaning of this!?
Finn
Everyone's...passed out?
Red Dragon Knight
Commander Astrid. Something strange is
happening at sea!
happening at sea!
Finn
Whatever's going on here, the fact that
everyone's passed out is just too strange...
everyone's passed out is just too strange...
Astrid
I agree. The medical team will remain here
and the rest of us will advance to the beach.
and the rest of us will advance to the beach.
Astrid
Stay vigilant!
KnightC(Red Dragon Knights
Yes, ma'am!
Finn
(What is this strange feeling of unease?)
Finn
(It feels like something sticky...clinging to
the skin...)
the skin...)
Finn
(And my legs are heavy...)
Red Dragon Knight
Ah...!
Finn
(What is that?!）
—Upon the sea, there was a mass of utter
darkness.
darkness.
So grotesquely compelling it induced nausea,
yet one couldn't help but be drawn to it.
yet one couldn't help but be drawn to it.
Intuitively, the young man understood he
must not look at it.
must not look at it.
He averted his eyes without thinking.
Mad Red Dragon Knight A
Uh, ah... My head...
Mad Red Dragon Knight B
Ngh... No...I'm scared...
Mad Red Dragon Knight C
I feel like...I'm losing my mind...
Aaaaaaaahhhh!!!
Aaaaaaaahhhh!!!
Finn
Don't look at it!
Astrid
F-Finn...
Astrid
I can't stop shaking... What is that...?
Finn
Astrid... Don't try to figure it out!
Look away!
Look away!
Astrid
Please take care...of everyone...
Finn
A-Astrid!
Finn
(This must be what happened to the
knights in the village...)
knights in the village...)
Finn
(They must have seen that thing and
fainted...)
fainted...)
Finn
That's right... I was on an expedition
led by Astrid when we saw...that.
led by Astrid when we saw...that.
Finn
I've never seen anything like that before...
Clear female voice
If you look at it again, you might just lose
your sanity, hero or not.
your sanity, hero or not.
Clear female voice
I'll slowly remove my hand from your
eyes now.
eyes now.
Clear female voice
Don't look at it, turn your face towards me.
Finn
...
Clear female voice
How are you feeling?
Finn
You...!
Cleopatra
It's nice to see you too, Crestbearer.
Unexpected Reunion
Finn
Cleopatra!?
Cleopatra
Yes... It's been quite a while since that
incident in Orugeia, wasn't it?
incident in Orugeia, wasn't it?
Finn
Believe me, I haven't forgotten.
Finn
Erm, what kind of outfit is this?
Cleopatra
My, please don't look at me with such passion
in your eyes. You're making me blush.
in your eyes. You're making me blush.
Cleopatra
A maiden must guard her secrets, and this
outfit's origin is one of them.
outfit's origin is one of them.
Finn
Don't tell me that thing is also your
doing!?
doing!?
Cleopatra
You give me far too much credit.
Cleopatra
As much as I'd like to, a single Aeon Lord
can't create such a thing.
can't create such a thing.
Finn
(That sounds about right... That thing is
more horrifying than any Aeon Lord...)
more horrifying than any Aeon Lord...)
Finn
Where have you been all this time, anyway?
Cleopatra
Ah, what an urgent tone. Have you been
searching for me? I'm flattered, hehe.
searching for me? I'm flattered, hehe.
Finn
We formed a team dedicated to searching for
the remaining Aeon Lords.
the remaining Aeon Lords.
Finn
But we couldn't find you.
Cleopatra
My beloved country isn't so easily found,
you know.
you know.
Finn
Then why are you here now?
Cleopatra
Because I am at war with the country called
Lugrasse.
Lugrasse.
Cleopatra
I didn't know you were going to be here too.
Finn
Wait... Lugrasse's opponent in that naval
battle was you!?
battle was you!?
Cleopatra
Yes, me and my beloved country, Kemet.
Finn
How did this even happen?
Cleopatra
Hmm, that thing hasn't fully started its
invasion yet...
invasion yet...
Cleopatra
I suppose I can spare a little time to provide
you with information.
you with information.
Cleopatra
Let me show you the past.
Cleopatra
Dusk Mirage!
Finn
Oh...!
Cleopatra
Do you remember, Crestbearer? I recretated
Orugeia with this technique a long time ago.
Orugeia with this technique a long time ago.
Finn
The spell that could recreate memories using
sand... Perfectly restore entire lifetimes...
sand... Perfectly restore entire lifetimes...
Finn
How could I forget such an advanced illusion?
Finn
I'll remember it until the day I die.
Cleopatra
My, you're quite the flatterer, aren't you.
Cleopatra
Now then, it's about time for them to arrive.
Finn
Who's that?
Cleopatra
To think you'd chase me all the way here...
Cleopatra
No one likes a person who doesn't know
when to give up, Empress Napoleon.
when to give up, Empress Napoleon.
Napoleon
Hahaha! To suggest that anyone could ever
dislike me... What a delightful joke!
dislike me... What a delightful joke!
Finn
(So this is the Empress of Lugrasse,
the legendary genius Napoleon...)
the legendary genius Napoleon...)
Napoleon
Moreover, our world is made of love.
Napoleon
Does that not make my persistence a form
of love as well?
of love as well?
Cleopatra
So those 50 ships you've brought here are
love too? That's a funny joke indeed.
love too? That's a funny joke indeed.
Napoleon
This fleet is a collection of precious amethysts
I gathered for you. Beautiful, are they not?
I gathered for you. Beautiful, are they not?
Napoleon
Now, you must feel quite lonely, all alone
on this battlefield.
on this battlefield.
Napoleon
Won't you call your people here, Queen of
Kemet?
Kemet?
Cleopatra
The people of Kemet are a bit...special.
You're going to have to make do with just me.
You're going to have to make do with just me.
Napoleon
To face a fleet of 50 ships alone... Well, if
anyone is capable of that, it must be you.
anyone is capable of that, it must be you.
Cleopatra
You don't seem surprised.
Napoleon
Why would I be? For an Aeon Lord like
yourself, numbers don't matter much, do they?
yourself, numbers don't matter much, do they?
Cleopatra
I've never shown you my power.
Napoleon
No, but I can infer quite a lot from your
words and actions.
words and actions.
Napoleon
You see, nothing in this world can escape my
notice.
notice.
Cleopatra
Nothing can escape your notice, hm?
Cleopatra
Is that what makes you a genius?
Napoleon
My genius is not limited to one thing only.
I am the perfect empress, after all.
I am the perfect empress, after all.
Cleopatra
Then, a question for the perfect empress...
What is a nation? Its monarch or its people?
What is a nation? Its monarch or its people?
Napoleon
Why, a nation is a stage!
Cleopatra
A stage...?
Napoleon
Oh yes, a stage where joy and sorrow
are on display!
are on display!
Napoleon
The monarch is both the stage set and
the sole actor!
the sole actor!
Napoleon
The common people are the audience,
sharing laughs and tears!
sharing laughs and tears!
Napoleon
It would be quite boring without them.
Cleopatra
So, for you, this war is just—
Napoleon
A novel and lively revue spreading across
the stage of the sea! Exactly that!
the stage of the sea! Exactly that!
Napoleon
I think you will enjoy the scenario
I've prepared as well, hehe.
I've prepared as well, hehe.
Cleopatra
...!
Cleopatra
So that's how it is going to be... Very well.
Cleopatra
Dusk Mirage.
Cleopatra
So, I've summarized it a bit, but that's how
it all started.
it all started.
Cleopatra
After that, that thing appeared, and the
battle ended in chaos.
battle ended in chaos.
Finn
By which you mean...?
Cleopatra
The Lugrasse soldiers all lost their sanity
and collapsed.
and collapsed.
Cleopatra
After that, Napoleon's army has retreated.
Cleopatra
Quite understandably, since things turned
out to be much more serious than just a war.
out to be much more serious than just a war.
Cleopatra
That monstrosity is threatening
not only my beloved Kemet,
not only my beloved Kemet,
Cleopatra
but also Lugrasse and other nearby
countries.
countries.
Finn
What exactly is that thing? It's not
a regular monster...
a regular monster...
Cleopatra
Well... It's unclear whether it spawned
naturally or was summoned by someone.
naturally or was summoned by someone.
Cleopatra
What is certain is that those who saw it were
uniformly terrified to the point of madness.
uniformly terrified to the point of madness.
Finn
Right...
Cleopatra
It's not mere mental manipulation. It seems
to directly affect one's most basic instincts.
to directly affect one's most basic instincts.
Finn
But you seem fine, Cleopatra.
Cleopatra
It looks like it doesn't affect everyone to
the same extent.
the same extent.
Cleopatra
For example, me, as an Aeon Lord, and you,
as a Crestbearer, are somewhat resistant.
as a Crestbearer, are somewhat resistant.
Cleopatra
We haven't fainted or lost our minds.
Finn
That means I can fight it!
Cleopatra
Possibly, with the right approach...
Cleopatra
How about forming an alliance?
Just for the time being?
Just for the time being?
Finn
I saw you betray Gilgamesh with my own
eyes. Do you really think I'd ever trust you?
eyes. Do you really think I'd ever trust you?
Cleopatra
Then, are we just going to let this thing do
as it pleases? It's a walking calamity.
as it pleases? It's a walking calamity.
Cleopatra
If left unchecked, it even could lead to
another Pandemonium.
another Pandemonium.
Finn
Another Pandemonium...
Cleopatra
Yes, it's certainly possible.
Finn
(A phenomenon that drives those who see it
to madness with sheer terror...)
to madness with sheer terror...)
Finn
(It could destroy countless lives just
by moving across the land.)
by moving across the land.)
Finn
All right... Let's work together for now.
Finn
But mark my words, if you betray me, I
won't let you get away with it.
won't let you get away with it.
Cleopatra
Oh, I do love that stern side of you,
Crestbearer.
Crestbearer.
Don't Look
Finn
Now, we need to think of a way to deal
with that thing before it starts moving.
with that thing before it starts moving.
Cleopatra
Actually, I do have an idea.
Finn
If it involves disrespecting the dead or
hurting the living, it won't work for me.
hurting the living, it won't work for me.
Cleopatra
Don't worry, it won't be anything like the
last time.
last time.
Cleopatra
This time, my sole wish is to protect my
beloved Kemet.
beloved Kemet.
Cleopatra
One could say we have something in common
here, no?
here, no?
Finn
I guess... All right.
Please share your strategy with me.
Please share your strategy with me.
Cleopatra
First, there's the matter of our strength.
Cleopatra
I am under no illusion that the two of us
could oppose that monster on our own.
could oppose that monster on our own.
Finn
Can't we use a Dusk Mirage army, like you
did during that naval battle?
did during that naval battle?
Cleopatra
If that were possible, I'd have done so
already.
already.
Cleopatra
I wouldn't stoop to seeking help from
an archenemy.
an archenemy.
Cleopatra
What I can do is stall its progress using an
aegis and my illusions.
aegis and my illusions.
Cleopatra
While I do that, I need you to meet with
Napoleon.
Napoleon.
Cleopatra
Seek reconciliation and request her
cooperation.
cooperation.
Finn
An alliance with Lugrasse, huh. Well,
we do have common interests in this case...
we do have common interests in this case...
Cleopatra
Yes, they have suffered as well.
Cleopatra
I believe they will cooperate with us, even if
it's only because we have a common enemy.
it's only because we have a common enemy.
Finn
I guess that's the best course of action.
And where is Empress Napoleon now?
And where is Empress Napoleon now?
Cleopatra
If she managed to escape that creature,
she's likely on the shore across the sea.
she's likely on the shore across the sea.
Finn
All right, I'll need a boat, then...
Cleopatra
Don't forget, my brave hero, your eyes are
our secret weapon.
our secret weapon.
Cleopatra
Please conserve their power until a chance
to strike arises.
to strike arises.
Cleopatra
Now, let us commence the operation.
Finn
Got it, I'll be off then.
Don't do anything reckless, Cleopatra!
Don't do anything reckless, Cleopatra!
Cleopatra
Hehe, hardly the words a Crestbearer
should be saying to an Aeon Lord.
should be saying to an Aeon Lord.
Cleopatra
Well then, let's see which will prevail:
my Eternity or your madness...
my Eternity or your madness...
Cleopatra
You grotesque god.
Finn
(Before I go looking for Empress Napoleon,
I need to move all these knights to safety.)
I need to move all these knights to safety.)
Finn
(We never know when this place might
turn into a battlefield.)
turn into a battlefield.)
Finn
(But carrying them all by myself will take
too long... What should I do...)
too long... What should I do...)
Astrid
Finn... Report...
Finn
Astrid! Are you well enough to move!?
Astrid
I...cannot exactly say that I'm well... But
more importantly... What's happening?
more importantly... What's happening?
Finn
I'm about to go ask the Lugrasse army for
help in subduing that monster.
help in subduing that monster.
Astrid
What!? Oh, my head... I can't think
clearly...
clearly...
Finn
Don't worry, I'm on it! But I wanted to
make sure everyone here was safe first.
make sure everyone here was safe first.
Astrid
It should be fine... Some people are already
waking up... We'll manage.
waking up... We'll manage.
Astrid
You intend to fight that thing, don't you?
Finn
Of course. If we leave it be, it will kill
more people than any war.
more people than any war.
Astrid
Understood, go ahead then... And I'll see to
reorganizing our forces here...
reorganizing our forces here...
Astrid
I will have things sorted by the time you are
finished negotiating with Lugrasse...
finished negotiating with Lugrasse...
Finn
Sorry to leave you with this mess in your
condition.
condition.
Astrid
Don't apologize... Just deal with the
situation at hand, Finn.
situation at hand, Finn.
Astrid
That is an order from your commander!
Finn
Yes ma'am! I will return with the means
for victory!
for victory!
Astrid
Still, that sea monster... No, is
"monster" even the right word?
"monster" even the right word?
Astrid
It feels like when we faced Arcane or
Magnifo...
Magnifo...
Astrid
But I am the heir of the von Draclows...
Astrid
The bearer of the flame meant to lead the
people of Erden toward the future.
people of Erden toward the future.
Astrid
I will not let it burn out here.
Astrid
Red Dragon Knights! If you can hear me and
stand on your own, here are your orders!
stand on your own, here are your orders!
Finn
(I found a boat, but the waves are too
rough to steer it properly...)
rough to steer it properly...)
Finn
(Even with Cleopatra's barrier holding back
that creature, it's still affecting the area...)
that creature, it's still affecting the area...)
Monster
Grrrr... Grrroar...
Finn
Where did you come from!? Damn, if I get
attacked here, it's over...
attacked here, it's over...
Monster
GROOOOARRR!
Finn
(This is bad! At this rate, the boat is going
to sink in no time!)
to sink in no time!)
Monster
GRRROARRR!
GRROAAAAAA...AA...AA...
GRROAAAAAA...AA...AA...
Finn
(What was that...? High-powered magic?
Who cast it?)
Who cast it?)
Finn
No way!
Finn
(There's a girl in the sky?)
The Other Side
Mysterious Girl
Are you all right, sir?
Finn
Who are you?
R'lyeh
My name is R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
I'm sorry for showing up so suddenly.
R'lyeh
When I saw you being attacked, I couldn't
just stand by...
just stand by...
Finn
You were watching me? But... We're in the
middle of the sea...
middle of the sea...
R'lyeh
I saw you from the Other Side of the World.
That's where I came from just now.
That's where I came from just now.
R'lyeh
It's... Um... Well...
R'lyeh
It's quite difficult to explain.
Finn
(Whoever she is, I don't sense any hostility
in her. She doesn't seem to be a bad person...)
in her. She doesn't seem to be a bad person...)
Finn
I'm Finn of the Kingdom of Rigland's Red
Dragon Knights. Thanks for your help, R'lyeh.
Dragon Knights. Thanks for your help, R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn... Um, what were you trying
to accomplish?
to accomplish?
Finn
I was trying to reach the other shore.
Finn
But with these waves and the swarm of
monsters, it's quite difficult.
monsters, it's quite difficult.
R'lyeh
Would reaching that shore make you happy?
Finn
Uh, yes, it would. I need to get there as
soon as possible.
soon as possible.
Finn
There's someone I absolutely must meet.
R'lyeh
Then I might be able to help!
Finn
Right, you were flying in the sky...
Finn
If you could use the same magic to
carry me to the shore, that would be great!
carry me to the shore, that would be great!
R'lyeh
Oh, I'm sorry... I don't think I can do
that...
that...
R'lyeh
I was just hovering. Apologies for not
meeting your expectations.
meeting your expectations.
Finn
Ah, I see... No, my apologies for
misunderstanding.
misunderstanding.
R'lyeh
But I can carry you inside of me. How
about that?
about that?
Finn
Inside of you...? What do you mean
by that?
by that?
R'lyeh
I mean it literally, Mr. Finn.
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Finn
Wait a second! Explain, please!
R'lyeh
Ready, set, hug!
Finn
(Hug???)
Finn
(What is happening...!?)
Finn
(The air around me...has changed!?)
Finn
Where are we?
R'lyeh
You're inside of me, Mr. Finn.
Finn
Hmm...
Finn
(She has an interesting way of putting it,
but judging by the sensation, it's probably
but judging by the sensation, it's probably
Finn
teleportation or transportation magic.)
Finn
Is this "the Other Side of the World"?
R'lyeh
Yes. It's connected to the outside
world, where we were just a moment ago.
world, where we were just a moment ago.
Finn
"Connected to the outside"... Like with
a subterranean passage or something?
a subterranean passage or something?
R'lyeh
The distances here are condensed. One step
equals two steps outside. It's very convenient.
equals two steps outside. It's very convenient.
Finn
It sure sounds that...way... Ugh...
R'lyeh
Are you cold, Mr. Finn?
Finn
Huh...?
Finn
(Am I...trembling?)
Finn
(This sensation... It's the same fear I felt
when I saw that creature...)
when I saw that creature...)
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn?
Finn
Ah, no... I'm okay... It's not as bad as
when I saw that thing earlier.
when I saw that thing earlier.
R'lyeh
What thing?
Finn
Didn't you see it? That large mass above
the sea?
the sea?
R'lyeh
Oh, you mean Mr. Monster.
Finn
Mr. Monster...?
Finn
(It's a rather genial way to refer to it...
Well, it is important to be polite.)
Well, it is important to be polite.)
Finn
Do you know that...Mr. Monster well?
R'lyeh
Not well enough to explain much about
him...
him...
R'lyeh
But I do know that the Other Side of the
World used to be Mr. Monster's home.
World used to be Mr. Monster's home.
R'lyeh
Oh, and also, back home everyone called
Mr. Monster by another name.
Mr. Monster by another name.
R'lyeh
Cthulhu.
The Ritual
Dark Cult
Iä—
Dark Cult
Iä—Iä—
Thick, clammy air envelops the church,
growing more noxious each passing second.
growing more noxious each passing second.
The eerie chant grows louder and wilder.
Dark Cult
Iä! Iä! Cthulhu—
Dark Cult
Cthulhu fhtagn!!!
Dark Cult
Now, present the sacrifice for the great
Cthulhu's revival!
Cthulhu's revival!
R'lyeh
The ritual sacrifice was supposed to be a
young woman... a virgin girl.
young woman... a virgin girl.
R'lyeh
I got to be the one chosen for it.
Finn
"Got to be"?
R'lyeh
Yes. I volunteered. My parents and everyone
else were pleased with it.
else were pleased with it.
R'lyeh
Seeing them smile made me very happy...
R'lyeh
But...
Dark Cult
Iä! Iä! Cthulhu...?
Dark Cult
What is happening? The magical power is
surging...
surging...
Dark Cult
Oh no... It's getting out of control!
Dark Cult
R-Run! Or we're going to get swallowed!
Dark Cult
Aaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Dark Cult
Spare us, Great Cthuuulhuuuu!!!
Finn
So the ritual was a failure?
R'lyeh
No, it succeeded in the end.
R'lyeh
Mr. Monster was summoned inside of me,
into the Other Side of the World.
into the Other Side of the World.
R'lyeh
Many lives were sacrificed... My parents
too...
too...
R'lyeh
It was my fault... I couldn't fulfill my role...
I...couldn't die...
I...couldn't die...
R'lyeh
It's all my fault...
Finn
...
Finn
You said it was summoned "inside" you.
Have you been affected in any way?
Have you been affected in any way?
R'lyeh
Not really... I just used to hear a voice in
my head sometimes.
my head sometimes.
R'lyeh
But not anymore. Mr. Monster has gone
outside, thankfully.
outside, thankfully.
Finn
Is this place really...inside of you?
R'lyeh
Yes, and it is also the Other Side of the
World.
World.
Finn
(She must mean something entirely different
from being inside a body, obviously.)
from being inside a body, obviously.)
Finn
(Maybe it's more like being inside
consciousness, like the dream world...)
consciousness, like the dream world...)
Finn
(And then, this unease... Like I'd be lost if
I let my guard down for even a moment...)
I let my guard down for even a moment...)
R'lyeh
Are you all right, Mr. Finn?
Finn
Ah... I'm fine. Hey, you mentioned this used
to be Cthulhu's dwelling, right?
to be Cthulhu's dwelling, right?
Finn
Is there any chance it might return?
R'lyeh
I don't think so. Mr. Monster can't open
the passage back here.
the passage back here.
R'lyeh
Only I can enter and exit this place.
Finn
I see, only you... Uh...
Finn
Ah...gh...ah...
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn!?
Finn
Ngh...ah...
R'lyeh
Ah, is this Mr. Monster's influence!? I'm
so sorry, Mr. Finn...
so sorry, Mr. Finn...
Finn
Gh... Don't...worry...
Finn
I'm...fi...
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn... Is there anything I can do?
Finn
(I must hurry...to Empress Napoleon...)
Finn
Na... po... eon...
R'lyeh
Na po eon...? Do you mean, Empress
Napoleon?
Napoleon?
Finn
Agh... Yes...
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon...
Finn
(What's wrong... Why is she...making that
face?)
face?)
R'lyeh
All right. I will take you to her.
R'lyeh
Let's see... If we go outside from here...
Finn
R...ye...h...
R'lyeh
It's not a problem. On the contrary, I'm very,
very happy to be of service to you.
very happy to be of service to you.
R'lyeh
I think the influence of the Other Side
will disappear once you leave.
will disappear once you leave.
R'lyeh
I hope we meet again, Mr. Finn.
Finn
R...lye...
R'lyeh
Goodbye...
Finn
Rrr...
Finn
R'lyeh!
Finn
(That world is dangerous. I can't just leave
a girl alone in such a place!)
a girl alone in such a place!)
Finn
(But how do I even go back there...?)
Finn
(All right, once this battle is over, I will find
R'lyeh again and talk to her!)
R'lyeh again and talk to her!)
Mad Lugrasse Soldier
Aaaaaaaarghh!!! Yooooooou!!!
Mad Lugrasse Soldier
Dieeeeeeee!!!
Finn
(That coat of arms... Is this Lugrasse's
army!? )
army!? )
Finn
Stop it! All of you!
Mad Lugrasse Soldier
Die, die, die!!!
Finn
(Have they lost their minds!?)
Finn
Crap—
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
Ngh...! Aaaggh...
Finn
Wh-What was that!?
Empress Napoleon
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
Ngh...! Aaaggh...
Finn
Wh-What was that!?
Napoleon
Aaah... What a tragic sight...♪
Napoleon
Comrades turning on each other...♪
Napoleon
Hell on Erden, the darkest night...♪
Napoleon
But I am Napoleon!♪
Empress of Lugrasse, born for war!♪
Empress of Lugrasse, born for war!♪
Napoleon
I'll stand proud! Fight with all my might!♪
Napoleon
For my people, I am ready to soar!♪
Finn
(Empress Napoleon...? Did she just make
a grand entrance, singing and dancing!?)
a grand entrance, singing and dancing!?)
Napoleon
Take aim! The target is our own soldiers,
touched by madness!
touched by madness!
Napoleon
Do not falter! The bullets in your guns are
non-lethal!
non-lethal!
Lugrasse Soldiers
Yes, Your Imperial Majesty!
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
AAAAAAAH!!!
Napoleon
It is time to awaken!
Let the gunshots roar!
Let the gunshots roar!
LugrasseSoldierC(Lugrasse Soldiers
As Her Imperial Majesty's commands!
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
Agh!
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
Gah!
Mad Lugrasse Soldiers
Ngh! Aaah...
Finn
(She managed to subdue the rioting
soldiers just like that...)
soldiers just like that...)
Napoleon
Well done, my adorable pups!
Lugrasse Soldier A
We are not worthy of such praise, ma'am!
Lugrasse Soldier B
It is all thanks to your command!
Lugrasse Soldier C
With you, nothing is impossible!
Napoleon's ARMY Member A
Aaaaah!!! Empress Napoleon!!!
Napoleon's ARMY Member B
That was so cool☆
Napoleon's ARMY Member C
Let me keep you company tonight♪
Lugrasse Soldier A
Huh, "Napoleon's ARMY" is here!?
Lugrasse Soldier B
They followed us all the way to the
battlefield...? That's a bit much...
battlefield...? That's a bit much...
Napoleon
Now, now, mind your tone. They are my
precious audience!
precious audience!
Napoleon
My little kittens! Stay put and watch from
a distance!
a distance!
ArmyMemberC(Napoleon's ARMY
Yes, ma'am♡
Napoleon
You must be Finn, the Crestbearer?
Finn
!
How do you know that!?
How do you know that!?
Napoleon
Oh, I merely say what I see! It's written
all over you.
all over you.
Finn
Written all over me...?
Napoleon
You've dealt with the Eternal issue well.
Napoleon
Ending the Pandemonium and the consequent
cleanup were both executed splendidly.
cleanup were both executed splendidly.
Finn
How did you—no, how much do you know?
Napoleon
The past, the future, the present.
Anything and everything.
Anything and everything.
Finn
Like some divine oracle...
Napoleon
Hm, not a bad title. But I am Napoleon,
Empress of the Lugrasse Empire.
Empress of the Lugrasse Empire.
Napoleon
I'm not interested in any other name.
Napoleon
So, let's get straight to my answer.
Finn
Hold on a second! Your answer to...what...
Finn
Wait, don't tell me... You know why I'm
here too?
here too?
Napoleon
Do you find that strange?
Finn
(I'd say so... It's like she can really see
everything...)
everything...)
Napoleon
I shall call a temporary truce with Kemet!
Napoleon
Mainly because most of my soldiers are no
longer fit for service.
longer fit for service.
Napoleon
Let's see, yes... At least for a day, to see how
the situation unfolds.
the situation unfolds.
Napoleon
As for your second request, my help in
defeating Cthulhu...
defeating Cthulhu...
Napoleon
I'm afraid I must refuse.
Finn
Huh!?
Finn
Why!? If we don't act now, all nearby realms
will suffer! Including Lugrasse!
will suffer! Including Lugrasse!
Napoleon
The answer is simple.
Napoleon
(whisper) Because I was the one who summoned
it here.
it here.
Finn
What...?
Finn
Why would you do something like that!
Napoleon
For my own benefit, of course.
Finn
That's absurd... What benefit could you
possibly—
possibly—
Napoleon's ARMY Member A
Excuse me! Did you just call Empress
Napoleon absurd!?
Napoleon absurd!?
Napoleon's ARMY Member B
And you're standing too close to her!
Napoleon's ARMY Member C
Yes! Exactly!
Lugrasse Soldier A
First of all, who are you? You're not one of
our soldiers!
our soldiers!
Finn
Calm down, please. I'm not your enemy.
Napoleon
He's a spy from Kemet, here to kill me.
Napoleon's ARMY Member A
A spy!?
Finn
What!? Your Imperial Majesty!
Napoleon
Unfortunately, your plans end here.
Lugrasse Soldier B
Don't move, spy!
Finn
(What's she thinking? Damn, I can't get
held up here!)
held up here!)
Finn
I'll be back, Your Majesty!
Lugrasse Soldiers
He's trying to escape! After him!
Napoleon's ARMY
For Empress Napoleon!!!
Napoleon
Heh...
Napoleon
Are you okay with this, R'lyeh? I know
you're here.
you're here.
Napoleon
Your new master is about to end up in
quite a fix.
quite a fix.
R'lyeh
I still consider you my master,
Ms. Napoleon.
Ms. Napoleon.
Napoleon
Well, I am not.
R'lyeh
Do you really not want me anymore...?
Napoleon
I only needed what was inside of you.
Nothing more.
Nothing more.
Lugrasse Soldiers
There he is!
Over there!
Over there!
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn!
Napoleon
You should go.
R'lyeh
...!
Napoleon
Good girl, R'lyeh.
What Lies in a Hero's Heart
Finn
Huff...huff...huff... I think we lost them...
R'lyeh
Are you injured, Mr. Finn?
Finn
No, thank you, R'lyeh! You really saved
my skin...
my skin...
Finn
You were watching me from here, right?
R'lyeh
I was a bit worried... Um, what about
Ms. Napoleon?
Ms. Napoleon?
Finn
Well, I wanted to meet her and I did...
Finn
Was she really the one who summoned
Cthulhu here?
Cthulhu here?
Finn
What's your relationship with her?
R'lyeh
...I was her personal attendant.
R'lyeh
But after summoning Mr. Monster, she
said she no longer needed me...
said she no longer needed me...
Finn
But why did she summon it?
R'lyeh
I don't know.
Finn
I see... Don't worry, we will neutralize it!
R'lyeh
Actually, I have a plan, Mr. Finn. We can
lock Mr. Monster inside of me again.
lock Mr. Monster inside of me again.
Finn
You said you could hear a voice when
Cthulhu was inside of you...
Cthulhu was inside of you...
Finn
Was it all the time?
R'lyeh
Yes. Why do you ask?
Finn
When I saw Cthulhu, I felt a strange unease
and creeping despair.
and creeping despair.
Finn
Some might even call it madness.
Finn
And I've seen formidable knights fainting
or going on the rampage under its influence.
or going on the rampage under its influence.
Finn
I fear it could have an even more pronounced
effect on you through that voice.
effect on you through that voice.
Finn
Trapping it back inside of you is too risky.
We shouldn't do it.
We shouldn't do it.
R'lyeh
But there's no other way...
Finn
It's okay, we'll find a way. You're not alone
anymore.
anymore.
R'lyeh
Not alone...
Finn
Yeah, but we definitely need more forces. We
could really use the empress's support...
could really use the empress's support...
R'lyeh
I see...
Finn
What kind of person is she? I couldn't
quite figure her out.
quite figure her out.
R'lyeh
The Ms. Napoleon I knew was very quiet
and kind.
and kind.
R'lyeh
She was easily the most popular person in
Lugrasse.
Lugrasse.
R'lyeh
Everyone looked at her with respect and
admiration.
admiration.
R'lyeh
She would always meet people's
expectations.
expectations.
R'lyeh
She was a flawless hero.
R'lyeh
Or so it seemed...
R'lyeh
Excuse me, Ms. Napoleon.
R'lyeh
Oh. The room is a mess again.
Well, that's what I'm here for...
Well, that's what I'm here for...
R'lyeh
I'm going to start cleaning, Ms. Napoleon.
Napoleon
Yes, please...
R'lyeh
The dazzling Empress Napoleon everyone
knew and the Ms. Napoleon I attended to
knew and the Ms. Napoleon I attended to
R'lyeh
in private were like two different people.
R'lyeh
When in her ever-messy room, she would
just quietly read books.
just quietly read books.
R'lyeh
And when the cleaning was done, she
would always look up and smile.
would always look up and smile.
Napoleon
Thank you, R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
Those quiet and simple moments spent with
her were what I loved the most.
her were what I loved the most.
R'lyeh
So much so, even Mr. Monster's voice didn't
bother me that much.
bother me that much.
Finn
So that's what she's really like...
Finn
She said she summoned Cthulhu for
"her own benefit."
"her own benefit."
R'lyeh
I'm sure she must have had a different
motive.
motive.
R'lyeh
I can't believe she would ever hurt anyone
just for her own sake.
just for her own sake.
Finn
Yeah, she didn't seem like an inherently
bad person to me.
bad person to me.
Finn
And from what Cleopatra told me, Lugrasse
wasn't at a disadvantage in the war.
wasn't at a disadvantage in the war.
Finn
There really was no need for her to summon
Cthulhu.
Cthulhu.
Finn
Especially when it was going to drive her
own soldiers to madness too.
own soldiers to madness too.
Finn
It just doesn't add up...
Finn
R'lyeh, you must know a way to ask her
about her true intentions. Am I right?
about her true intentions. Am I right?
R'lyeh
Maybe when she's alone at night...
Finn
At night, huh... Is there no other way?
R'lyeh
Probably not. She is always surrounded by
guards and soldiers.
guards and soldiers.
R'lyeh
And I don't think she would speak truthfully
in the presence of others...
in the presence of others...
Finn
All right, let's wait until nightfall then.
Finn
You can peek at the situation outside from
here, can't you?
here, can't you?
R'lyeh
Yes, in a manner of speaking.
Finn
I'd appreciate it if you could let me know
when the empress is alone.
when the empress is alone.
R'lyeh
You mean, you still want my help?
Finn
Uh, yes. Sorry for expecting all these favors
from you...
from you...
R'lyeh
Not at all! I am glad to help.
Finn
Okay, then, I'm going to lie down for a bit...
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn!?
Finn
No, don't worry, I'm feeling better than
before. How about you? Are you all right?
before. How about you? Are you all right?
R'lyeh
I am used to this. From hearing
Mr. Monster's voice.
Mr. Monster's voice.
Finn
(I can't imagine what she must have been
through if she can just ignore this madness...)
through if she can just ignore this madness...)
Finn
(It definitely isn't something a young girl
like her should have to bear.)
like her should have to bear.)
Finn
Ugh...
R'lyeh
Are you cold, Mr. Finn?
Finn
Uh, yeah... A little...
R'lyeh
Please, come here. Come closer.
How about now, are you warm?
How about now, are you warm?
Finn
Yeah... So warm...
R'lyeh
Let's chat a little. It will help you take your
mind off the situation.
mind off the situation.
R'lyeh
Do you have a purpose, Mr. Finn?
Finn
Purpose...?
R'lyeh
Yes, like the goal you want to achieve
the most.
the most.
R'lyeh
Mine would be lasting peace... Quiet daily
life as a servant.
life as a servant.
Finn
Lasting peace... Yes, I want that too.
Finn
Everyone happy... Smiling... Each and
every day...
every day...
Finn
Ugh...
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn!
Finn
I actually hate...fighting...
Finn
Hurting others, getting hurt... I don't
want to make anyone unhappy...
want to make anyone unhappy...
Finn
Even if they're...the enemy...
R'lyeh
I completely understand. It pains me too...
Finn
R'lyeh... I...don't want to fight anymore...
Finn
The Golden Crest... Using it...scares me...
Finn
We fought against...a powerful god...
Me and my friends...
Me and my friends...
Finn
And then...we defeated it...
R'lyeh
You've done so well, Mr. Finn. You're
wonderful. I can't praise you enough.
wonderful. I can't praise you enough.
Finn
R'lyeh... I'm cold...
R'lyeh
I'm right here. I'll keep you warm.
Finn
Thank you...
Finn
Mom...
R'lyeh
Mom?
R'lyeh
Hehe, yes, it's mom, Mr. Finn.
R'lyeh
(I can feel his pain... The burdens he
carried in silence, unnoticed by others...)
carried in silence, unnoticed by others...)
R'lyeh
(Just like Ms. Napoleon.)
R'lyeh
I will protect you.
R'lyeh
Please rest for now, Mr. Finn.
R'lyeh
The soldiers have probably let their guard
down by now. Let's go, Mr. Finn.
down by now. Let's go, Mr. Finn.
Finn
Mmh...
Finn
(Did I stay in the Other Side for too long?
My head is so fuzzy...)
My head is so fuzzy...)
R'lyeh
Please don't worry, I will guide you.
Finn
Sorry...
R'lyeh
It's okay. You can always ask for my help.
Think of me as your mother.
Think of me as your mother.
Finn
Okay...
R'lyeh
We're here. Now please just wait a little.
R'lyeh
I'm going back to the Other Side.
Finn
You're leaving...?
R'lyeh
I'm really sorry, but only you can carry out
this task.
this task.
R'lyeh
Good luck with Ms. Napoleon.
Finn
(Wait, how...?)
Finn
(I was on the Other Side of the World...right?)
???
Zzzz...zzzz... Mmm...
Finn
Huh?
Finn
(What...!?)
Finn
(Empress Napoleon!?)
The Empress's Proposal
Finn
(What's going on...?)
Finn
(I was just on the Other Side, but now I'm
sleeping in the same bed as the empress!?)
sleeping in the same bed as the empress!?)
Napoleon
Mmm...mmm...
Napoleon
Hmm... Huh?
Napoleon
You're...Finn, right?
Finn
S-Sorry! There's been a mistake!
Napoleon
A mistake...the two of us made?
Finn
No! "The two of us" definitely didn't make
any mistakes here!
any mistakes here!
Napoleon
Right... Of course not.
Finn
(Her usual charismatic charm is
nowhere to be seen...)
nowhere to be seen...)
Finn
(Actually, this vulnerability somehow feels
more alluring... No, what am I thinking!?)
more alluring... No, what am I thinking!?)
Napoleon
Sneaking into my bed...violates the
Napoleonic Code...
Napoleonic Code...
Napoleon
100 years...of hard labor...
Finn
100 years???
Napoleon
Heh, just kidding... But if anyone sees you
here...
here...
Napoleon
It won't just be hard labor...
Napoleon
Yawn... Phew...
Finn
Your Majesty! There's something important
we need to discuss. Please, hear me out!
we need to discuss. Please, hear me out!
Napoleon
Sleepy...
Finn
Uh... Um?
Napoleon
Let's just sleep for now.
Finn
(She's still half asleep, isn't she...)
Napoleon
That immortal woman is fine... We still have
time to sleep...
time to sleep...
Napoleon
Need to regain our strength...before the
final battle...
final battle...
Finn
Uh... It's so warm here... So cozy...
Finn
It felt like this on the Other Side too...
Finn
So nice...and...warm...
Napoleon
—Good morning, brave one!
Finn
(Ouch...)
Finn
(Was I just...pinched on the cheek?)
Finn
...!
Finn
Crap!
Finn
(Did I fall asleep!?)
Napoleon
Oh, finally awake, are we? Hehe, you looked
so cute in your sleep!
so cute in your sleep!
Napoleon
It was my first time sleeping with a man,
but it wasn't so bad.
but it wasn't so bad.
Napoleon
Ah, don't worry. Nothing happened,
of course.
of course.
Finn
Of course!!!
Finn
(Falling asleep like this! What am I going
to tell my comrades?)
to tell my comrades?)
Finn
(Okay, first things first!)
Finn
Your Imperial Majesty! About my
request—
request—
Napoleon
Ah, Cthulhu, right. Yes, let's fight it
together!
together!
Finn
Huh...? Why the sudden change of mind?
Napoleon
Why? Because I want to defeat it too. It is
the enemy of the entire humanity, after all.
the enemy of the entire humanity, after all.
Napoleon
But to defeat Cthulhu, you need resistance
to the madness it spreads.
to the madness it spreads.
Napoleon
Especially if you're going to deliver the
final blow.
final blow.
Napoleon
So, I made you spend a day on the Other
Side of the World to acquire that resistance.
Side of the World to acquire that resistance.
Napoleon
Now you can defeat it.
Finn
Wait a minute! "The final blow"...
You mean, with the Golden Crest?
You mean, with the Golden Crest?
Napoleon
Yes, exactly.
Finn
Just how much of this whole thing did you
plan...?
plan...?
Napoleon
All of it. From beginning to end.
Finn
Don't tell me you used the war to create
a situation to defeat Cthulhu!?
a situation to defeat Cthulhu!?
Napoleon
Call me selfish if you want. I do act for my
own benefit.
own benefit.
Finn
R'lyeh seems to think you're not selfish at
all.
all.
Napoleon
Oh, I assure you, I am.
Napoleon
Now then, the creature's cage is about to
collapse. It's now or never.
collapse. It's now or never.
Finn
What!? Cleopatra's barrier is about to
collapse?
collapse?
Napoleon
Her power is immense, but even she cannot
stand against that evil deity forever.
stand against that evil deity forever.
Napoleon
It won't be long now.
Crack...
Napoleon
See?
Finn
(The barrier's cracking... Just like she
said...)
said...)
Napoleon
In your current state, you should be able to
look at Cthulhu directly. Go ahead, find her.
look at Cthulhu directly. Go ahead, find her.
Finn
And you? Aren't you coming too?
Napoleon
I have to take care of one final ingredient of
our victory.
our victory.
Napoleon
I'll be back with a gift, so you have
something to look forward to.
something to look forward to.
Finn
Got it. I'll be off then!
Finn
Oh, and... I'm sorry for falling asleep in
your bed last night.
your bed last night.
Napoleon
Don't worry about it. I'm not the type of
person who gets upset about such trivialities.
person who gets upset about such trivialities.
Finn
Last night... It was refreshing to see you
just being human, not trying to put on
just being human, not trying to put on
Finn
that perfect act. I much prefer you that way.
Napoleon
!
Finn
See you later!
Napoleon
Who knew he was such a smooth-talker...
Napoleon
I thought he was just a dull greenhorn, but
maybe I was wrong. Maybe he's like me...
maybe I was wrong. Maybe he's like me...
Napoleon
Putting on an act, am I?
Napoleon
Hehe, you have quite a sharp eye...
Finn
R'lyeh! Take me to the Other Side, please!
R'lyeh
This way, Mr. Finn.
Finn
Thanks to you, I had a chance to talk things
through with the empress.
through with the empress.
Finn
Now I can fight Cthulhu and actually
stand a chance!
stand a chance!
R'lyeh
I'm glad...but...
Finn
What is it?
R'lyeh
Nothing, it's just... You got quite close to
her... Stayed with her all night...
her... Stayed with her all night...
Finn
Ah, I didn't really intend to do that...
Finn
Hmm, now that I think about it, weren't
you responsible for that situation, R'lyeh?
you responsible for that situation, R'lyeh?
R'lyeh
Well, yes, but... I never thought you'd spend
the whole night together...
the whole night together...
R'lyeh
And Ms. Napoleon has something I lack...
R'lyeh
The embodiment of motherhood...
That's what you like, isn't it, Mr. Finn?
That's what you like, isn't it, Mr. Finn?
Finn
What...?
R'lyeh
I mean, you favor large breasts, don't you,
Mr. Finn!
Mr. Finn!
Finn
Wh-Where did that come from!?
R'lyeh
I'm sure I will catch up in three years
or so... Maybe...
or so... Maybe...
Finn
R'lyeh! Let's just go stop Cthulhu now, okay?
R'lyeh
Ah, yes... Time is running out, I'm sorry...
Finn
Yeah, first things first!
Crack, crack, fizzzz...
Finn
The barrier is about to break. I have to get
to Cleopatra before that happens.
to Cleopatra before that happens.
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn... Many terrifying things wait for
you inside this barrier.
you inside this barrier.
R'lyeh
Are you sure?
Finn
I am. I have to do this.
R'lyeh
...
Finn
All right, here I go!
You just wait on the Other Side, R'lyeh!
You just wait on the Other Side, R'lyeh!
R'lyeh
I will.
Royal Resolve
Finn
(All right, I made it inside the barrier...
Huh, I can walk on water just fine.)
Huh, I can walk on water just fine.)
Finn
(Must be thanks to some sort of magical
force field...)
force field...)
Finn
(That uneasy feeling from before... It's
stronger now.)
stronger now.)
Finn
—!!!
Finn
That's...Cthulhu!?
Finn
(I can look straight at it! But the more I
try to understand it...the more... Agh...)
try to understand it...the more... Agh...)
Finn
(My brain...feels like it's being scrambled...
Like I'm about to go mad...)
Like I'm about to go mad...)
Finn
Ngh... Haaaah!!!
Finn
Huff... Huff...
Finn
(Hang in there, Finn... Hang in there!)
Finn
(If I go mad now, it's all over. I won't be able
to save anyone!)
to save anyone!)
Finn
I'm going to do this, whether it's possible
or not! Huh...?
or not! Huh...?
Finn
Is that...Cleopatra!?
Finn
Cleopatra!
Cleopatra
Cleo...patra...? Who...is that...
Cleopatra
Aaah, nghhh... My head... Uuuugh...
Cleopatra
Fi...nn...? Crest...bea...rer...?
Cleopatra
Who... Who is it... Where am I... Where's
my Kemet...?
my Kemet...?
Finn
How did you end up in such a state?
Finn
No, it's my fault for being late... I'm sorry,
Cleopatra!
Cleopatra!
Cleopatra
You're an odd one... When we first met...in
the desert...you worried about me too...
the desert...you worried about me too...
Cleopatra
Even though you were...on the brink of
death...yourself... Heh...
death...yourself... Heh...
Cleopatra
I've admired you...my white lily...for so
long... So long...
long... So long...
Cleopatra
I am... Yes, that's right...
Cleopatra
The last Queen of Kemet, protector of my
beloved country—Aaah... Ngh!
beloved country—Aaah... Ngh!
Cleopatra
Aaaaagh!!!
Finn
Cleopatra!
Finn
Did you just...kill yourself...!?
Cleopatra
Unfortunately, I cannot die so easily.
Perks of being an Aeon Lord.
Perks of being an Aeon Lord.
Cleopatra
But no matter how many times I come close
to death, I can never get used to the pain.
to death, I can never get used to the pain.
Finn
Don't tell me... You did that every time you
were close to losing yourself?
were close to losing yourself?
Finn
Weren't Aeon Lords supposed to be immune
to Cthulhu's influence?
to Cthulhu's influence?
Cleopatra
Our resistance is certainly far beyond that
of humans, but even we were once mortals.
of humans, but even we were once mortals.
Finn
Right... I'm really sorry. If only I had arrived
sooner...
sooner...
Cleopatra
Ah, yes, tardiness is hardly a desirable
trait, my brave hero.
trait, my brave hero.
Cleopatra
Of course, if you can make it up to me in
some way, I may be inclined to forgive you...
some way, I may be inclined to forgive you...
Cleopatra
Keep that in mind in the future, will you?
Finn
I will.
Cleopatra
Oh my, making such a careless promise to
your sworn enemy?
your sworn enemy?
Cleopatra
Do try to be more sensible.
Dusk Mirage Monsters
Grrooooaaaargh!!!
Cthulhu
——————!!!
Cleopatra
The monsters I create with Dusk Mirage
stand no chance against that thing.
stand no chance against that thing.
Cleopatra
The barrier will soon collapse.
Cleopatra
So, how did the talks with Lugrasse go?
Finn
I've allied with Empress Napoleon. Her
forces should be joining us soon.
forces should be joining us soon.
Cleopatra
The empress allowed herself to be swayed
by you, hm? Excellent.
by you, hm? Excellent.
Cleopatra
Why the long face? Everything's going
according to the plan, is it not?
according to the plan, is it not?
Finn
You're injured... Anyone would look sad
when faced with another person's suffering.
when faced with another person's suffering.
Cleopatra
Ah, you really are too kind.
Dusk Mirage Monster
Grrrooooooaaargh!!!
Cleopatra
That's the last monster I managed
to create.
to create.
Finn
All right, let me take over distracting that
thing.
thing.
Cleopatra
No, that would make all my efforts up to
now futile. You are our trump card.
now futile. You are our trump card.
Finn
But, Cleopatra...!
Dusk Mirage Monster
Grrr...rooargh...
Finn
(The last monster...!)
Cleopatra
I'm counting on you to finish this,
Crestbearer.
Crestbearer.
Finn
Wait, why are you saying this? What are
you planning to do!?
you planning to do!?
Cleopatra
I am an Aeon Lord. An immortal being.
I will be your shield.
I will be your shield.
Cleopatra
Now, come here.
Finn
No, Cleopatra—
Cthulhu
!!!
Cleopatra
Ngh... Agh!
Cleopatra
Ah... How...is that...possible...
I... My body...was pierced...but...
I... My body...was pierced...but...
Cleopatra
But...there's no pain... Just an icy
numbness...
numbness...
Finn
Cleopatra!
Cleopatra
Whose name is this... My sister... No,
mother... How nostalgic...
mother... How nostalgic...
Cleopatra
You must be...the white lily...
Yes, you...only you...must...
Yes, you...only you...must...
Cleopatra
Escape from here... Please!
Finn
Cleopatra!!!
Cleopatra
I leave the rest...to you...
Finn
(I've been pushed outside!?)
Crack crack... BLAM!!!
Cthulhu
——————!!!
Finn
(Crap, Cthulhu is free!)
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn!
Finn
(I'm floating in the air? This must be
R'lyeh's doing!)
R'lyeh's doing!)
R'lyeh
Mr. Monster is very angry...
Finn
We have to kill it.
R'lyeh
You're going to fight Mr. Monster?
Finn
Yes! Even if it seems impossible!
???
Heh... Haha! Nothing's impossible!
Finn
I know that voice...
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon!
Napoleon
My sincerest apologies for being late!
Napoleon
Now, I do believe it's our turn!
Let the dance begin—
Let the dance begin—
Napoleon
With these 100 ships joining the company!
The Curtain Rises
R'lyeh
If we leave the Other Side from here, we'll
land on Ms. Napoleon's ship.
land on Ms. Napoleon's ship.
Finn
Good. Let's do it, R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
Are you sure? If we head in the opposite
direction, you could escape.
direction, you could escape.
R'lyeh
Do you still want to fight?
Finn
Yes.
Finn
I will fight for the sake of everyone... I won't
betray the trust placed in me!
betray the trust placed in me!
R'lyeh
All right. But please, don't push yourself
too hard.
too hard.
R'lyeh
I don't want you to get hurt, Mr. Finn.
Finn
Thank you, R'lyeh. I promise I'll be careful.
R'lyeh
I'll hold you to your word, Mr. Finn.
Napoleon
Hahahaha! Life is truly fascinating... Who
would have thought I'd be battling a god!
would have thought I'd be battling a god!
Napoleon
The eternal Arcane, the wicked Magnifo...
And now the evil deity Cthulhu—
And now the evil deity Cthulhu—
Napoleon
Encountering them all proves you are
destined for greatness, Finn.
destined for greatness, Finn.
Finn
It wasn't just me alone. I wouldn't have
succeeded if it weren't for my friends.
succeeded if it weren't for my friends.
Napoleon
Then allow me to help as well! The Empress
of Lugrasse is at your service!
of Lugrasse is at your service!
Finn
Do you have a plan?
Napoleon
Oh, I certainly do.
Finn
A pincer attack?
Napoleon
That's right—the tried and true double
envelopment.
envelopment.
Napoleon
My fleet will attack from the sea. The land
will be left to the Red Dragon Knights.
will be left to the Red Dragon Knights.
Finn
Drawing out Cthulhu won't be easy. It will
place a tremendous burden on your fleet.
place a tremendous burden on your fleet.
Napoleon
As I have already said, nothing is
impossible, Finn.
impossible, Finn.
Napoleon
At least... Not to Napoleon!
Finn
Heh, if that's how you put it...
Finn
All right. I'll serve as the Red Dragon
Knights' eyes and give commands.
Knights' eyes and give commands.
Finn
If I'm the only one looking at Cthulhu,
no one will succumb to madness.
no one will succumb to madness.
Napoleon
Good, I'm counting on you.
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon... Please assign me a role too.
Napoleon
I've told you before. I'm no longer your
master.
master.
Napoleon
The stage is set, and only you can decide
what part you are going to play.
what part you are going to play.
Napoleon
Though I must admit, I personally don't
think you are needed here.
think you are needed here.
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon...
Finn
Your Imperial Majesty, that's a bit
harsh...
harsh...
Napoleon
The curtain has risen! Cthulhu is right
there!
there!
Napoleon
That's all we need to focus on right now.
Napoleon
That Golden Crest of yours is the ace up
our sleeve! You understand that, right?
our sleeve! You understand that, right?
Finn
Yes, I understand.
Napoleon
Now, my adorable pups! As always, I will be
your eyes and ears—and your very minds.
your eyes and ears—and your very minds.
Napoleon
Will you follow my command?
LugrasseSoldierC(Lugrasse Soldiers
We would follow you to the ends of the world,
Your Imperial Majesty!
Your Imperial Majesty!
LugrasseSoldierC(Lugrasse Soldiers
We owe the success of our revolution to
you and you alone!
you and you alone!
LugrasseSoldierC(Lugrasse Soldiers
What new opportunities will you lead us
to next, ma'am?
to next, ma'am?
Napoleon
Brave soldiers of Lugrasse! Your words
warm my heart!
warm my heart!
Napoleon
Let us begin the Blindfold Maneuver!
Lugrasse Soldiers
Yes, ma'am!
Finn
Such a bold idea, to attack from both land
and sea.
and sea.
Finn
Luring Cthulhu to the right place sounds
like a challenge, but I get a feeling
like a challenge, but I get a feeling
Finn
she'll handle it without a problem.
R'lyeh
Yes, Ms. Napoleon never fails to carry her
plans through. This time will be no different.
plans through. This time will be no different.
Finn
I guess that's why everyone loves her. All
right, I need to hurry and join the knights.
right, I need to hurry and join the knights.
Finn
Become everyone's eyes and all.
R'lyeh
Is it really necessary that you bear that
responsibility, Mr. Finn?
responsibility, Mr. Finn?
Finn
Yes, R'lyeh. It's the role only I can fulfill.
Finn
Besides, we'll be depending on my crest
at the end anyway.
at the end anyway.
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn...
Aren't you afraid to use it?
Aren't you afraid to use it?
Finn
...!
How did you—
How did you—
R'lyeh
You mentioned it yourself. On the Other
Side, while waiting to meet Ms. Napoleon.
Side, while waiting to meet Ms. Napoleon.
R'lyeh
You were trembling all over...
Finn
I see... So that's why you are so concerned
about me.
about me.
Finn
Thanks, R'lyeh. But I'll be okay.
Finn
A lot of people are depending on me to save
the day, and I'm not going to let them down.
the day, and I'm not going to let them down.
Finn
Actually, there is a task I was hoping I could
leave to you. Is that okay?
leave to you. Is that okay?
R'lyeh
A task for me...?
Anything you say, Mr. Finn.
Anything you say, Mr. Finn.
Finn
I need you to find Cleopatra. She must
still be somewhere at sea.
still be somewhere at sea.
R'lyeh
Find Ms. Cleopatra... Understood.
I will see to it.
I will see to it.
Finn
Thank you. Sorry for putting another thing
on your shoulders.
on your shoulders.
R'lyeh
Not at all. Being helpful makes me very
happy.
happy.
R'lyeh
Especially if I can help someone who's doing
their best for the sake of others.
their best for the sake of others.
Finn
Please be careful, though. If things get
dangerous, don't hesitate, just run.
dangerous, don't hesitate, just run.
R'lyeh
The same goes for you, Mr. Finn.
Finn
You got it. I keep my promises.
Finn
Whoa...! Ah, good, this is just the right
spot.
spot.
R'lyeh
I'll start my search, then.
Finn
Thanks.
Finn
(The Red Dragon Knights should be close
by...)
by...)
Astrid
Finn!!!
Finn
Ah, there you are.
Astrid
Don't you "there you are" me! You were
gone for so long, and without a single word!
gone for so long, and without a single word!
Astrid
Do you have any idea how worried
I was—
I was—
Astrid
I mean, how inconvenient it was to have
no updates on the situation...!
no updates on the situation...!
Finn
Sorry for making you worry. Things were
happening so fast, I couldn't get in contact.
happening so fast, I couldn't get in contact.
Astrid
Who says I was worried?
Well, never mind, you appear unharmed.
Well, never mind, you appear unharmed.
Astrid
So, what's the current situation? Report.
Finn
Sure, let me start from the beginning.
Finn
And that's why we're now coordinating
a joint attack with Lugrasse.
a joint attack with Lugrasse.
Astrid
That creature... Cthulhu, was it? Its mental
assault is going to be tough to counter...
assault is going to be tough to counter...
Astrid
Still, having the famed Lugrasse navy as
allies is a small mercy.
allies is a small mercy.
Astrid
And not only them, but the genius tactician
Napoleon as well...
Napoleon as well...
Finn
Do we have sufficient forces on our side?
Astrid
Yes. I assumed we'd prioritize avoiding
close combat, so I organized a specialized
close combat, so I organized a specialized
Astrid
long-distance magic and heavy artillery
unit.
unit.
Astrid
With this arrangement, we can maintain
our distance while attacking Cthulhu.
our distance while attacking Cthulhu.
Finn
Wow, Astrid! You prepared all of this
in such a short time? That's amazing!
in such a short time? That's amazing!
Astrid
I am the Commander of the Red Dragon
Knights, the heir of the von Draclows!
Knights, the heir of the von Draclows!
Astrid
Of course I can deal with such a basic task!
Astrid
Now, from what I hear of the plan, it
appears it all comes down to you again.
appears it all comes down to you again.
Finn
Yes... And I will do my duty.
For everyone!
For everyone!
Happy Ending
Napoleon
(Seeing as he went through the Other Side,
Finn should be joining the knights by now.)
Finn should be joining the knights by now.)
Napoleon
(Time to start the first act...)
Napoleon
(The wind confirmed... The target
confirmed... Everything's in order.)
confirmed... Everything's in order.)
Napoleon
(Only one correct conclusion can be drawn
from this set of information...)
from this set of information...)
Napoleon
(And I see it clear as day.)
Napoleon
No room for uncertainty here. The future
has been set—this shot will not miss.
has been set—this shot will not miss.
Cthulhu
——!!!
Napoleon
Hit it right between its eyes... Ah, I amaze
myself sometimes.
myself sometimes.
Cthulhu
————!!!
Napoleon
Yes, that's it. I am the threat here.
Now come and get me!
Now come and get me!
Napoleon
Let us dance, creature of the void!
Napoleon
Port flank vessels, port 32 degrees
43 minutes!
43 minutes!
Napoleon
Starboard flank vessels, starboard
24 degrees 5 minutes!
24 degrees 5 minutes!
Lugrasse Soldier A
What!? Isn't it too reckless to try this kind
of maneuver with everyone blindfolded?
of maneuver with everyone blindfolded?
Lugrasse Soldier B
It's an order from Her Imperial Majesty!
No matter how reckless, we're doing it!
No matter how reckless, we're doing it!
Lugrasse Soldier C
Her Majesty's orders!!! Port 32 degrees 43
minutes!!! Starboard 24 degrees 5 minutes!!!
minutes!!! Starboard 24 degrees 5 minutes!!!
Napoleon
Main body vessels, numbers 8 to 16,
cannons at the ready... Fire at will!!!
cannons at the ready... Fire at will!!!
Cthulhu
————!!!——???
Napoleon
Do I hear groans of surprise and cries of
pain? Good job, my pups!
pain? Good job, my pups!
Lugrasse Soldier A
We shall be your arms and legs, Your
Imperial Majesty!
Imperial Majesty!
Lugrasse Soldier B
Just give us the command!
Napoleon
Now, now, don't make such a ruckus on
stage. The audience won't hear the lines!
stage. The audience won't hear the lines!
Napoleon
Ah, well, a lively ensemble is a good ensemble.
That is what makes a great performance!
That is what makes a great performance!
Cthulhu
———!!!
Napoleon
Oh, now we've done it! Look how angry
it is...
it is...
Napoleon
Or perhaps that's just bewilderment in the
face of the unknown? Haha, understandable.
face of the unknown? Haha, understandable.
Napoleon
Wondering why I am not affected by that
madness of yours, are you, Cthulhu?
madness of yours, are you, Cthulhu?
Napoleon
It's quite simple! I'm already mad!
Napoleon
I've been ever exposed to this level of
madness since childhood.
madness since childhood.
Cthulhu
—gggggggggg—GGGGGGGGG...
Napoleon
That sensation you're experiencing right
now... That's fear.
now... That's fear.
Napoleon
A raw emotion tied directly to one's
survival instinct. Beautiful, isn't it?
survival instinct. Beautiful, isn't it?
Cthulhu
ggggggggggggGGGGG—
HHHHHHHHAAAA!!!
HHHHHHHHAAAA!!!
Napoleon
That's right, come at me, Cthulhu...
Napoleon
All squadrons, full speed to shore and
prepare for evacuation!
prepare for evacuation!
Napoleon
It's the Red Dragon Knights' time to shine!
Finn
Astrid, Cthulhu is heading this way!
Finn
Lugrasse's fleet is approaching at full speed,
south-southwest direction.
south-southwest direction.
Finn
They're less than 3 minutes away...
Astrid
Finn, you're not looking directly at Cthulhu,
are you?
are you?
Finn
It's all right! We've overcome worse,
haven't we?
haven't we?
Finn
Everyone, stick to the plan and keep your
eyes closed!
eyes closed!
Astrid
Fine, I'll trust you on that.
Finn
(The mental wear is more intense than
expected...)
expected...)
Finn
(Even with the resistance I gained, it's hard
to stay sane when faced with that thing.)
to stay sane when faced with that thing.)
Finn
(But I'm not going to lose today!)
Astrid
All units, prepare for a concentrated attack
on a seaborne target, south-southwest!
on a seaborne target, south-southwest!
Astrid
The signal will be the flame of the von
Draclows!
Draclows!
Cthulhu
————gggg!!!
Napoleon
Ah, the famous fire magic of the von Draclow
family! How fortunate I am to witness it.
family! How fortunate I am to witness it.
Napoleon
Soldiers of Lugrasse! The Red Dragon
Knights have deployed their heavy artillery!
Knights have deployed their heavy artillery!
Napoleon
At this rate, we'll be stripped of our roles
and dragged off the stage in no time.
and dragged off the stage in no time.
Lugrasse Soldier A
Our leading lady, stripped of her role!?
Lugrasse Soldier B
We're still in fighting shape, Your Imperial
Majesty!
Majesty!
Napoleon
That's exactly what I thought! Our part isn't
finished yet!
finished yet!
Napoleon
Starboard flank, starboard 18 degrees
3 minutes! Main body, maintain course!
3 minutes! Main body, maintain course!
Napoleon
Port flank, port 63 degrees—
Napoleon
All crews, fire!!!
Cthulhu
———gggggg!!!
Napoleon
Now for the finale, our brave hero!
Take it away!
Take it away!
Astrid
Finish it, Finn!
Red Dragon Knights
Go, Finn!!!
Lugrasse Soldiers
We're counting on you, Crestbearer!!!
Finn
You got it!
Finn
(Ugh... What is this chilling air...)
Finn
(Is it...watching me!?)
Finn
(That...monster...Cthulhu...
My body...won't...listen...)
My body...won't...listen...)
Finn
(No, I can't... I won't allow it...)
Finn
(I must stay sane...for everyone's sake...!)
Astrid
Finn! What's wrong!?
Finn
My crest...won't...activate...
Astrid
What?
Cthulhu
gggggg...GGH!!!!!!
Astrid
Aaaaaagh!!!
Finn
Ast...rid...!
Red Dragon Knights
Nghaaaaaaa!!!
Finn
N-No... Argh... Why... Why won't you...
activate!
activate!
Napoleon
(Finn! Did he succumb to mental
corruption!?)
corruption!?)
Napoleon
(No... Everything has gone exactly according
to my scenario until now...)
to my scenario until now...)
Napoleon
(First, lure Cthulhu here in time for the Red
Dragon Knights' recovery, and then—)
Dragon Knights' recovery, and then—)
Napoleon
What...!?
Was that...R'lyeh!?
Was that...R'lyeh!?
Napoleon
No!
R'lyeh
I should've done this from the beginning.
Finn
R'ly...eh?
R'lyeh
This way, no one will get hurt ever again,
Mr. Finn.
Mr. Finn.
R'lyeh
This is the ultimate happy ending.
Finn
R'lyeh... Stop!
R'lyeh
Iä... Iä... Cthulhu fhtagn...
R'lyeh
Iä... Iä... Cthulhu fhtagn...
R'lyeh
I'll keep everyone inside of me... Mr. Finn,
Mr. Monster... Everyone... Everything...
Mr. Monster... Everyone... Everything...
R'lyeh
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh—
R'lyeh
Cthulhu R'lyeh—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ugaf'nagl fhtagn!
The Voice of Pure Madness
R'lyeh
Before the attack on Cthulhu began...
R'lyeh
I found Mr. Finn's friend floating in the sea
and took her to the Other Side, as he asked.
and took her to the Other Side, as he asked.
R'lyeh
She had succumbed to Mr. Monster's
influence too...
influence too...
R'lyeh
I'm sorry.
R'lyeh
It's all my fault. I'm useless, I'm weak...
R'lyeh
Mom, Dad...
R'lyeh
I will become the sacrifice...
R'lyeh
Then, we can all be together again...
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon, Mr. Finn... I will be of use,
I promise...
I promise...
R'lyeh
So please, don't abandon me...
R'lyeh
Keep me by your side...
R'lyeh
Fhtagn mglw'nafh—
R'lyeh
Cthulhu fhtagn R'lyeh—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ugah'nagl fhtagn!
Napoleon
R'lyeh!!!
No... Is it too late?
No... Is it too late?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ms...Napoleon...
Napoleon
Are you really R'lyeh?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Yes... Of course... But...I feel a little...floaty...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon, what is...happening...
Lugrasse Soldier
Your Imperial Majesty! Are you all right!?
Napoleon
No—Don't look!
LugrasseSoldierC(Lugrasse Soldier
Huh? Look...at...?
LugrasseSoldierC(Mad Lugrasse Soldier
Why? She's just a little girl... A girl...
No, she is—
No, she is—
LugrasseSoldierC(Mad Lugrasse Soldier
A m-mon...ste...r... Aaaaaahhhh!!!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I'm...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
a monster...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I see... I've become one with Mr. Monster...
Napoleon
Don't worry, R'lyeh! I'll figure something
out!
out!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Thank you Ms. Napoleon...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
But I no longer belong here... And that's
okay...
okay...
Napoleon
No, R'lyeh! I will not accept that!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Huh, I can hear...a voice...in my head...?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Huh... Aha, I see... Yes... Ehehe...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Yes... Yes! That's right... That's what I
should do!
should do!
Napoleon
R'lyeh?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
The way I am now... I can make the world
peaceful!
peaceful!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Such a good idea! Yes, excellent!
Napoleon
R'lyeh, what are you talking about—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I will create a peaceful world.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Without conflict, without anything bad...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
A world filled with happiness!
Astrid
(What's happening on the battlefield now?
What has become of Cthulhu?)
What has become of Cthulhu?)
Astrid
Finn, are you there? Why aren't you
responding!?
responding!?
Astrid
(If I open my eyes, I'll be possessed by
Cthulhu's madness...)
Cthulhu's madness...)
Astrid
(But...)
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Astrid
What... What is this voice!?
Astrid
My head... I'm...losing...my...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Napoleon
Ngh...aaah...
Napoleon
R'lyeh...
Napoleon
(Is Cthulhu...sending its madness through
the air...directly into our minds...!?)
the air...directly into our minds...!?)
Napoleon
Stop...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
So you can even withstand my voice,
Ms. Napoleon... Amazing.
Ms. Napoleon... Amazing.
Napoleon
This isn't...what I wanted...when I released
Cthulhu...from within you...
Cthulhu...from within you...
Napoleon
Stop it...right now...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
But you are no longer my master. You said
so yourself. I cannot follow your orders.
so yourself. I cannot follow your orders.
Napoleon
Aren't you...stubborn... Fine...
I'll use force...if I have to!
I'll use force...if I have to!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
It's all right now. Please don't strain
yourself.
yourself.
Napoleon
If I don't strain myself, you will perish!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Please rest inside of me as well,
Ms. Napoleon.
Ms. Napoleon.
Napoleon
R'lyeh!!!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Leave the rest to me.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I will make everyone happy.
Finn
R'lyeh, let us out of here!!!
Finn
This isn't right!!!
Napoleon
Ah, there you are, Finn.
Finn
Your Imperial Majesty! You ended up
here too?
here too?
Finn
What does R'lyeh intend to do by locking
us in here?
us in here?
Napoleon
I presume she's spreading her madness to
erase the will to fight worldwide...
erase the will to fight worldwide...
Napoleon
Along with the minds harboring such will.
Finn
How is that even possible...
Napoleon
With that voice of hers, it should be doable.
And it's most likely her—no, Cthulhu's aim.
And it's most likely her—no, Cthulhu's aim.
Finn
Cthulhu's aim?
Napoleon
R'lyeh is being misled by Cthulhu. Tricked
into doing its bidding.
into doing its bidding.
Napoleon
This very well might be the end of the
world...
world...
Finn
I'm sorry. If only I had managed to get
the Golden Crest to work back then—
the Golden Crest to work back then—
Napoleon
It's not your fault, but my own... I didn't
foresee this...
foresee this...
Napoleon
Summoning Cthulhu was my scheme to
begin with...
begin with...
Napoleon
Behold the great sinner who shattered the
world.
world.
???
"The great sinner who shattered the
world"?
world"?
???
So melodramatic... A line unfit even for
the cheapest farce.
the cheapest farce.
Cleopatra
Wouldn't you agree, Your Imperial
Majesty?
Majesty?
One Touched by the Void
Finn
Cleopatra! I'm so glad you're okay!
Cleopatra
I am definitely not okay. First of all, where
are we?
are we?
Napoleon
The Other Side of the World. That's what
R'lyeh calls this place.
R'lyeh calls this place.
Finn
...You're not surprised that Cleopatra is
here?
here?
Napoleon
It was a natural outcome, was it not?
I knew you'd ask R'lyeh to search for her.
I knew you'd ask R'lyeh to search for her.
Cleopatra
So that girl was R'lyeh. I vaguely
remember being picked up by her...
remember being picked up by her...
Cleopatra
All right, I need more information. Could
you please tell me what happened?
you please tell me what happened?
Napoleon
Certainly. Let us mourn the dying world
with verse and song—
with verse and song—
Cleopatra
Briefly, if you please, Your Majesty.
Cleopatra
I see, so Cthulhu merged with that girl.
Finn
Is she being controlled?
Napoleon
It's more like brainwashing than just being
directly controlled.
directly controlled.
Cleopatra
If only the Golden Crest had worked,
everything would have already been settled...
everything would have already been settled...
Finn
Exactly. I have nothing in my defense.
Napoleon
No, it's not your fault. Cthulhu's influence
I subjected you to yesterday was too strong.
I subjected you to yesterday was too strong.
Napoleon
It was supposed to build your resistance,
but it seems to have left trauma instead.
but it seems to have left trauma instead.
Napoleon
It pains me to say it, but it was my
miscalculation.
miscalculation.
Napoleon
And Cthulhu saw it as an opportunity.
It outsmarted me.
It outsmarted me.
Napoleon
Well, I suppose it's not called a god for
nothing...
nothing...
Finn
But still, the blame lies with me alone.
If I were stronger—
If I were stronger—
Napoleon
No one in the world is truly strong by
themselves.
themselves.
Napoleon
Even I, despite my intellect, would be
nothing without the people of Lugrasse.
nothing without the people of Lugrasse.
Napoleon
I daresay I'd just be a brilliant madman!
Cleopatra
Such dire circumstances, and yet you still
find time to praise yourself?
find time to praise yourself?
Napoleon
I'm merely stating facts. In any case, now is
not the time for passing the blame around.
not the time for passing the blame around.
Finn
By the way, Cleopatra, what's with your
appearance?
appearance?
Cleopatra
I was like this when I woke up.
Napoleon
It's safe to assume that the Other Side still
bears Cthulhu's influence.
bears Cthulhu's influence.
Napoleon
Besides, you were fending it off for quite
some time... It must've rubbed off on you.
some time... It must've rubbed off on you.
Finn
You mean, the same way R'lyeh merged
with Cthulhu?
with Cthulhu?
Cleopatra
I see... So this form is derived from that
monster.
monster.
Napoleon
In your current state, you should be able
to let us out of here!
to let us out of here!
Napoleon
Would you be so kind and use your power
to create an exit for us?
to create an exit for us?
Cleopatra
Have you forgotten, Your Majesty? You
and I are at war.
and I are at war.
Cleopatra
We haven't reached a permanent peace
agreement yet.
agreement yet.
Cleopatra
How hasty of you to make demands
despite that.
despite that.
Napoleon
Hah, demands? I'm beseeching you here.
Napoleon
I prostrate myself before your
magnificence, o great Queen of Kemet!
magnificence, o great Queen of Kemet!
Cleopatra
I don't see any prostrating here... Your
words have nothing to do with your actions...
words have nothing to do with your actions...
Cleopatra
Besides, now that I think about it, I...no, all
factions involved in this war were mere
factions involved in this war were mere
Cleopatra
puppets in your hand.
Cleopatra
Used for the sake of fulfilling your wish.
Finn
The summoning of Cthulhu...?
Cleopatra
The reason you summoned that monster is
clear when you think about it.
clear when you think about it.
Cleopatra
No, not summoned. Expelled.
Cleopatra
It was to help that girl, R'lyeh, wasn't it?
Cleopatra
A girl turned into a monster, the host of
the evil god, Cthulhu.
the evil god, Cthulhu.
Cleopatra
You instigated this war for her sake.
Napoleon
Hahaha, what a drama-worthy idea!
Cleopatra
There's no longer any need to pretend,
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Cleopatra
You can take off your mask.
Napoleon
...
Napoleon
Sigh...
Napoleon
Mask... A dull word... But accurate...
Finn
(This is her true face... The one I saw last
night.)
night.)
Napoleon
It's not about her... It's for my own benefit...
Cleopatra
Now is not the time for lying. We're about to
face a god intent on destroying the world.
face a god intent on destroying the world.
Cleopatra
Speak the truth. Otherwise, there can be no
trust between us.
trust between us.
Cleopatra
Thanks to my new connection to Cthulhu,
I can sense that we still have a bit of time.
I can sense that we still have a bit of time.
Napoleon
All right. I'll tell you everything. Finn,
I want you to listen too.
I want you to listen too.
Napoleon
I have always been alone...
Napoleon
A monster who could never understand
people.
people.
Behind the Mask
Napoleon
People have "emotions".
Napoleon
By the time I grasped that, I was almost
a teenager.
a teenager.
Napoleon
I could never quite understand the
intricacies of the human heart.
intricacies of the human heart.
Napoleon
To me, it was merely a system of
color-coded signals. Nothing more.
color-coded signals. Nothing more.
Napoleon
From a very young age, I was exceptional.
Napoleon
Resting my eyes on any ordinary thing would
instantly flood my mind with information.
instantly flood my mind with information.
Napoleon
Past, present, future... I could see it all. It
was beyond what seemed humanly possible.
was beyond what seemed humanly possible.
Napoleon
Every day, I was close to my breaking point
from processing all that information.
from processing all that information.
Napoleon
At that time, Lugrasse needed someone to
lead the revolution against the monarchy.
lead the revolution against the monarchy.
Napoleon
So, I decided to try and preserve my sanity
by occupying my mind with that role.
by occupying my mind with that role.
Napoleon
The revolution was...easy. I just executed my
strategy, like moving pieces on a chessboard.
strategy, like moving pieces on a chessboard.
Napoleon
Check, check, check...and checkmate.
Napoleon
Before I knew it, I was called an empress.
But my loneliness persisted...
But my loneliness persisted...
Napoleon
I set off to dismantle organizations with
ties to the corrupted royal family.
ties to the corrupted royal family.
Napoleon
One of them was a hidden cult. A group
that embraced a dark, wicked doctrine.
that embraced a dark, wicked doctrine.
Napoleon
It had already destroyed itself with its own
rituals, but one child was left behind.
rituals, but one child was left behind.
Napoleon
That was R'lyeh.
Napoleon
She wasn't "normal" either.
Napoleon
Her mind was occupied by something she
didn't ask for, just like mine.
didn't ask for, just like mine.
R'lyeh
Your... Im...perial... Majesty... Empress...
Napoleon
Call me what you will, R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
Then, Ms. Napoleon...
Napoleon
She felt like my mirror image. Her
awkward smile was like mine.
awkward smile was like mine.
Napoleon
I felt at ease with her. We were partners in
crime, two souls in on our shared little secret.
crime, two souls in on our shared little secret.
Napoleon
She saved me.
Napoleon
But there was one difference between us.
Napoleon
I was cursed with my intellect from birth.
Napoleon
R'lyeh had an actual curse put on her
later in life.
later in life.
Napoleon
And so, I found myself wanting to help
this mirror image of mine. Save her back.
this mirror image of mine. Save her back.
Napoleon
These are my true feelings...
Napoleon
This plan was devised and executed on my
own initiative. The responsibility is all mine.
own initiative. The responsibility is all mine.
Napoleon
None of it is R'lyeh's fault.
Cleopatra
It's not about assigning blame.
Finn
So it really was for R'lyeh's sake after
all...
all...
Finn
You should have told us from the start.
Napoleon
Given my position, I couldn't do that.
Cleopatra
I agree that a monarch needs to consider
their position, but it still irks me somehow...
their position, but it still irks me somehow...
Finn
Maybe it's because you see a bit of
yourself in her?
yourself in her?
Finn
You always try to do everything on your
own too, Cleopatra.
own too, Cleopatra.
Cleopatra
You're one to talk, my brave hero.
Cleopatra
You don't have a country to look after.
There's no need for you to carry this burden.
There's no need for you to carry this burden.
Napoleon
Ah, that Golden Crest... If you ask me, it's
far too much for one human being to bear.
far too much for one human being to bear.
Napoleon
Well, I'm one to talk, having attempted to
make you use it myself...
make you use it myself...
Napoleon
But still, you're the one working yourself
too hard.
too hard.
Cleopatra
Hmph, patting each other's heads won't
get us anywhere.
get us anywhere.
Finn
Then, why not cooperate? Share each
other's burdens this time?
other's burdens this time?
Finn
For the sake of saving the world and
R'lyeh.
R'lyeh.
Napoleon
Are you quite sure about that? Those
two goals are mutually exclusive.
two goals are mutually exclusive.
Finn
Well, then I'll just have to bend the laws
of the universe! I won't let them stop me.
of the universe! I won't let them stop me.
Napoleon
Spoken like a true hero.
Cleopatra
Yes, words of the one who defeated my
former master do carry weight.
former master do carry weight.
Cleopatra
Very well, I accept your proposal. After all,
my beloved Kemet is a part of this world too.
my beloved Kemet is a part of this world too.
Napoleon
In the end, we'll still be relying on your
crest. Is that all right with you?
crest. Is that all right with you?
Finn
Yeah, I'm sure it will work this time.
Finn
Because now I understand the reason I'll
be using it for.
be using it for.
Finn
I'll be all right, Napoleon.
Napoleon
Oho, are we on a first-name basis now?
Finn
Well, yes, I'd like to think of you as an
equal. A comrade. Is that okay?
equal. A comrade. Is that okay?
Napoleon
I can live with that.
Napoleon
Very well then, let's get to work.
Napoleon
I'll be counting on you, golden-eyed hero!
The Alliance at Work
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Good, Mr. Monster! That's right, enough
practice. Let's spread our voice even further—
practice. Let's spread our voice even further—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Eeek!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Wh-Who was that...?
Astrid
Huff... Huff... Ngh...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You're Mr. Finn's friend...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You... You've set yourself on fire?
That's practically suicide!
That's practically suicide!
Astrid
Yes, well...
Astrid
Huff... Agh... I don't think I can fight you in
any sane way... So...
any sane way... So...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Fight me...?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Mr. Monster and I are trying to make
the world peaceful.
the world peaceful.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
That's what Mr. Finn wants as well.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Please don't interfere!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I'll keep you safe inside of me—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Huh?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
(I... I can't move? Is Mr. Monster scared of
those flames!?)
those flames!?)
Astrid
Stop it already... I don't want to fight you...
Astrid
But doing this...won't bring peace...to the
world...
world...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
That's not true! This way, no one will have
to fight anymore! Not you, not Mr. Finn...
to fight anymore! Not you, not Mr. Finn...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
He is afraid of fighting! Of using the crest!
He told me!
He told me!
Astrid
...
Astrid
Even so...there are things we must fight for...
Like true peace...
Like true peace...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You always leave all the work to Mr. Finn!
All of you!
All of you!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Only I can protect him! Take care of him!
Be useful to him!
Be useful to him!
Astrid
(Finn... Until you return...)
Astrid
I will...stand my ground...!
Astrid
Haaaaaaaah!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Astrid
Ah... Ngh...ah... Aaah!
Astrid
Huff... Ah... Ah...!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Why won't you just give up? Why put
yourself through all this pain!?
yourself through all this pain!?
Astrid
I am...the Commander...of the...Red Dragon
Knights...
Knights...
Astrid
I will not...fall here...!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Mr. Monster, I don't think she will ever
understand your happy world.
understand your happy world.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
So, let it end here swiftly...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
No holding back!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
—————————!
Astrid
Gah... Aaaaahh!
Astrid
My flames... They're fading away...
Astrid
(This is it... I'm sorry, everyone... Finn...
Father, I—)
Father, I—)
Finn
Astrid!!!
Astrid
Fi...nn...?
Finn
Sorry for leaving all of this on your
shoulders.
shoulders.
Astrid
You're...underestimating...your
commander...again... Such impudence...
commander...again... Such impudence...
Astrid
I'm...sorry...
Astrid
For always...depending...on you...ever
since...we met...
since...we met...
Finn
I'm just doing what I can. Just like you.
Astrid
Thank you... Finish this...
Finn
Yeah, I will.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Mr. Finn...and Ms. Napoleon? How did
you manage to leave the Other Side!?
you manage to leave the Other Side!?
Cleopatra
With my help. That's all there is to it.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You're Mr Finn's friend... The one I pulled
from the sea...
from the sea...
Napoleon
R'lyeh, stop this now. That crazed tune
doesn't suit you.
doesn't suit you.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon... No, this is something only
I can do.
I can do.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Finn
Guh...
Cleopatra
...!
Napoleon
What is this?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
This is the voice of Mr. Monster. The one
I've always heard.
I've always heard.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Once everyone hears this voice, they'll lose
their will to fight. And peace will prevail.
their will to fight. And peace will prevail.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———aaaaa———
Finn
Ngh... Ah...
Finn
(It feels like... As if fear was being directly
hammered into my mind...)
hammered into my mind...)
Finn
(There's no way to counter it... No choice
but to accept it...)
but to accept it...)
Finn
You've been listening to this this whole time,
R'lyeh!?
R'lyeh!?
Napoleon
Guh... Ngh... Ah...
Finn
Napoleon!
Napoleon
Don't worry about me... Focus on R'lyeh!
Finn
Got it. It's clear we can't let R'lyeh and
Cthulhu stay merged a minute longer.
Cthulhu stay merged a minute longer.
Finn
Hang on, R'lyeh! This time, the Golden
Crest will work!
Crest will work!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
No, Mr. Finn, it's okay. You don't need to
push yourself anymore.
push yourself anymore.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
There's no need to force yourself to fight.
Finn
I do hate fighting. But if I can help
someone in need, I will, no matter the cost!
someone in need, I will, no matter the cost!
Finn
And I know I can help you!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Why would you do that?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I'm not worth it...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I just want to be useful to someone. To use
my life for the sake of others... That's all.
my life for the sake of others... That's all.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
With Mr. Monster, I can achieve that...
Create the peaceful world you wished for!
Create the peaceful world you wished for!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I can save everyone!
Napoleon
R'lyeh... You're making a big mistake. You
don't need to do any of that to have worth.
don't need to do any of that to have worth.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Oh...
Napoleon
You stood by my side. That alone saved
me.
me.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Then why did you push me away...?
Napoleon
I wanted you to be happy. I thought it'd
be better for you not to be with me.
be better for you not to be with me.
Napoleon
That you'd be better off with normal people.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You never asked me what I wanted...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I don't understand you at all, Ms. Napoleon!
Napoleon
...
Cleopatra
Why are you wasting time stating the
obvious?
obvious?
Cleopatra
The idea that people can truly understand
each other is just a fantasy.
each other is just a fantasy.
Finn
But we can try. We can talk things through.
We can laugh together.
We can laugh together.
Finn
That's the difference between us and
monsters.
monsters.
Finn
Don't become a monster, R'lyeh! I'm sure
you and Napoleon can still mend your bond.
you and Napoleon can still mend your bond.
Finn
And that's what I'll use my crest for.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
No, don't! You were so afraid of using it!
That's why I was trying to—
That's why I was trying to—
Finn
Thanks, R'lyeh. But I love this world, just
the way it is.
the way it is.
Finn
In a world created with Cthulhu's power,
there might be no sorrow or conflict,
there might be no sorrow or conflict,
Finn
but there would also be no true happiness.
Finn
I don't want such a world.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
How can you say that...? You said you
wanted peace...
wanted peace...
Finn
We all do. That's what we're fighting for. But
not the kind of peace Cthulhu can give us.
not the kind of peace Cthulhu can give us.
Finn
Everyone has something they're afraid to
lose. It's only natural.
lose. It's only natural.
Finn
I didn't want people to feel loss or sorrow.
I wanted them to smile.
I wanted them to smile.
Finn
That's why I became the Crestbearer.
Finn
You're included in the people I want to
protect, R'lyeh. I want you to smile too.
protect, R'lyeh. I want you to smile too.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Even this version of me...?
Finn
Any version of you. I'll do whatever I can
to protect you and I know I won't regret it!
to protect you and I know I won't regret it!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
So that's the source of your strength. I see.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I must say I'm a little disappointed...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I wanted to pamper you a bit more... But I
guess it's time to cut the apron strings.
guess it's time to cut the apron strings.
Finn
The apron strings, huh...
Finn
Thanks for lending me a hand earlier,
R'lyeh.
R'lyeh.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I'm always happy to help.
Now, please go ahead.
Now, please go ahead.
Finn
It might hurt a little.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
It's okay, Mr. Finn.
Finn
All right, here I go—
Finn
Golden Crest!
Beyond Madness and Fear
Finn
Golden Crest!
Finn
(Ah... I can see what's binding you...)
Finn
There!
—Aaaah!!!
—Aaaah!!!
——————!!!
Finn
Guh!
Napoleon
R'lyeh!?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Th-That wasn't me!
Finn
I know! It was Cthulhu!
Napoleon
So it won't let that happen, huh?
Napoleon
What a thoughtful god, truly. Preparing
such a thrilling climax, just for us!
such a thrilling climax, just for us!
Cleopatra
I expected something like this to happen...
Gods are too clingy, all of them.
Gods are too clingy, all of them.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
I...can't...stay...conscious...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
The voice...inside my head...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon... Mr. Finn... Help—
Napoleon
R'lyeh!!!
Finn
Hang on, I'm coming!
Cleopatra
It's too late, Crestbearer.
Cleopatra
That's no longer the girl known as R'lyeh.
Finn
No, I'm not giving up on her!
Napoleon
It's coming!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Cthulhu R'lyeh—
Cthulhu R'lyeh
wgah'nagl fhtagn!!!!
Finn
Ngh... It's that strange unease again!
Napoleon
This, without a doubt, is the Other Side
of the World.
of the World.
Finn
What!? But we are on the normal side!
Cleopatra
The Other Side is encroaching on this one.
Cleopatra
This place is neither this side nor the other
anymore.
anymore.
Napoleon
I was wondering, why does the Other Side
feel so much like Cthulhu...
feel so much like Cthulhu...
Finn
Because it used to be its home, right?
Napoleon
No, Cthulhu's aura in that place was too
intense for it to be just that.
intense for it to be just that.
Cleopatra
It's a part of its divine body.
Finn
That whole world is a part of Cthulhu!?
Napoleon
That's how we should think of it. And now
it has reunited with the main body.
it has reunited with the main body.
Napoleon
This is the true Cthulhu, complete and
whole.
whole.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
——gggghhetyyyyyy!!!
Finn
Ngh... It feels like my head is going to
twist off... Why is it affecting me so much...
twist off... Why is it affecting me so much...
Cleopatra
An abnormal entity has appeared in the
normal realm.
normal realm.
Cleopatra
Even regular people would sense
the danger and react to it.
the danger and react to it.
Cleopatra
It's a common psychological trick. I've seen
it used by magicians who visit Kemet.
it used by magicians who visit Kemet.
Cleopatra
Such a basic technique...but difficult to
defend against.
defend against.
Cleopatra
Can you still use your god-killing eyes in
this situation?
this situation?
Finn
"Normal" and "abnormal," huh...
All right.
All right.
Finn
As long as I recognize this as "abnormal,"
I think can handle it!
I think can handle it!
Napoleon
In any case, it seems the time for
consultations is over!
consultations is over!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
————————!!!
Finn
Guh!
Napoleon
Hm... The attacks will focus on Finn, and
those tentacles will multiply endlessly.
those tentacles will multiply endlessly.
Napoleon
The madness will keep intensifying by
the second...
the second...
Napoleon
Cleopatra, has the power of your Dusk
Mirage decreased since you took this form?
Mirage decreased since you took this form?
Cleopatra
There's no keeping secrets from you, hm?
Cleopatra
Yes, it became weaker in exchange for my
link with Cthulhu.
link with Cthulhu.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
——————!!!
Finn
Ngh!
Napoleon
Finn, first we need to separate R'lyeh and
Cthulhu. Can you see where to cut?
Cthulhu. Can you see where to cut?
Finn
It's difficult to say, to be honest... The fusion
has progressed...
has progressed...
Finn
Using the Golden Crest now would hit
R'lyeh too...
R'lyeh too...
Finn
(This is getting worse and worse... Sooner
or later, we'll all be annihilated!)
or later, we'll all be annihilated!)
Napoleon
Finn, dodge!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
———————!!!
Finn
Crap!
Finn
...!?
Finn
(The attack...stopped?)
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Mr...Finn...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Cut me down...along with Mr. Monster...
Finn
Wha... What are you...saying?
Finn
(Damn... Mental corruption, now?)
Finn
What are you...talking about...?
Finn
No...I can't...! I don't want to!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
You're so kind, Mr. Finn... I'm sorry for
making you do such a thing...
making you do such a thing...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
But only you can do it... Kill me... Save the
world.
world.
Finn
No... I don't want to...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Mr. Monster is still incomplete... If it fully
manifests...the world will be doomed...
manifests...the world will be doomed...
Finn
But...I don't want to.
R'lyeh
Mr...Finn...
R'lyeh
You can't say such things!
R'lyeh
You're strong, and above all kind... So
please, don't give up. Kill me.
please, don't give up. Kill me.
Finn
R'ly...eh... R'lyeh!
No, I can't accept that!
No, I can't accept that!
Finn
Don't say such things! I'll save you!
R'lyeh
Just hearing you say that...makes me...
happy...
happy...
R'lyeh
Please... Kill Mr. Monster...
Finn
R'lyeh...?
Cthulhu R'lyeh
——gggghhtyyyyyy!!!
Finn
Ngh... R'lyeh...
Finn
(Should I listen to her?)
Napoleon
Ah, the path of a protagonist truly is
a thorny one!
a thorny one!
Napoleon
In stories, the lead always struggles with
impossible choices!
impossible choices!
Napoleon
But this scene is now finished!
Time to shine, Finn!
Time to shine, Finn!
Napoleon
We'll save R'lyeh! Save the world!
Finn
But how...?
Napoleon
It's all about seeing, right?
The solution is simple.
The solution is simple.
Napoleon
We'll combine our sights.
Finn
Combine sights!?
Napoleon
Combine your power to see the bonds of
fate with my ability to see all information,
fate with my ability to see all information,
Napoleon
and pinpoint that one miniscule opportunity.
Finn
But how can we do that?
Napoleon
Cleopatra's Dusk Mirage.
Napoleon
I want to materialize my and Finn's visual
data, combine it, and project it back
data, combine it, and project it back
Napoleon
into our eyes, in real time. It's possible,
isn't it?
isn't it?
Cleopatra
First of all, it is insane...but it should be
possible, yes.
possible, yes.
Napoleon
Also, I need you to buy us some time. Just
a few seconds should suffice.
a few seconds should suffice.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
Aaaaa———oooooo———
Napoleon
Guh...
Finn
Feels like my brain is being rattled in my
skull...
skull...
Cleopatra
Looks like there's no other way.
All right.
All right.
Napoleon
Thank you! Finn, are you ready?
Finn
Yeah! Let's do it!
Napoleon
Very well then, let us head into the final act
of this godslayer saga!
of this godslayer saga!
Cleopatra
This is absurd, honestly... Such an elaborate
spell... I can't do it in this form.
spell... I can't do it in this form.
Cleopatra
Dusk Mirage.
Cleopatra
Come, shadow of Cthulhu!
Dusk Mirage Cthulhu
————————!!!
Finn
Whoa! An illusion of Cthulhu?
Napoleon
That's the queen I know.
Cleopatra
I had no choice but to transform back...
Cleopatra
In this form I won't be able to endure
Cthulhu's terror for long...
Cthulhu's terror for long...
Cleopatra
Now it's your turn...
Cleopatra
Combine sights!
Finn
(Is this what Napoleon normally sees!?)
Finn
(It's the normal world, but the amount
of information is staggering!)
of information is staggering!)
Finn
(It's chilling, in a way... A horrifying way
to see the world...)
to see the world...)
Finn
(If this were my everyday life, I'd lose my
mind, no question.)
mind, no question.)
Napoleon
(So this is the lens through which Finn
sees the world...)
sees the world...)
Napoleon
(I see... The way we perceive things
fundamentally differs.)
fundamentally differs.)
Napoleon
(Fate overlaid again and again on people,
places, and things, as well as on the past,
places, and things, as well as on the past,
Napoleon
the present, and the future.)
Napoleon
(It's not an amount of information one
regular person should be able to process.)
regular person should be able to process.)
Napoleon
(But he has made this power his own.)
Napoleon
(A power even gods would desire, and yet,
it chose him.)
it chose him.)
Napoleon
(No... It chose him precisely because he
doesn't harbor such ambitions.)
doesn't harbor such ambitions.)
Finn
(Now, let's examine this set of information...
And find our precious opportunity.)
And find our precious opportunity.)
Finn & Napoleon
To the left from the center and on the right
side of the outer shell... Two spots!
side of the outer shell... Two spots!
Napoleon
Haha, coincidentally, there are two of us
as well.
as well.
Finn
Let's do this, Napoleon!
Cleopatra
Ngh... This is as far...as I go...
Finn
The Cthulhu illusion is flickering.
Napoleon
Our shared sight will soon disappear. We
must make this shot count, Finn!
must make this shot count, Finn!
Finn
On your command!
Napoleon
Ready... Un, deux, trois!!!
Cthulhu R'lyeh
————————!!!
Finn
Why isn't it falling down!? Don't tell me...
It didn't work!?
It didn't work!?
Napoleon
No, it did...
Cthulhu R'lyeh
A... A... A'a——!
...Aaah!!!
...Aaah!!!
Napoleon
I'll be getting my friend back, thank you
very much.
very much.
Cthulhu R'lyeh
—hgggg—————
Napoleon
And curtain.
The Monster's Call
R'lyeh
Ngh... What...
R'lyeh
Mr. Monster's voice... It's gone?
Finn
R'lyeh! You're awake!
R'lyeh
Mr. Finn... I'm glad you're safe...
R'lyeh
Wait, but if that's the case... How am I...?
Finn
We managed to separate you from
Cthulhu. It's gone.
Cthulhu. It's gone.
Napoleon
It was likely because it was an incomplete
manifestation.
manifestation.
Napoleon
As such, it couldn't risk being here without
you as its vessel.
you as its vessel.
R'lyeh
What happened to it?
Napoleon
It sank to the bottom of the sea. Probably
seeking a place where it can stabilize itself.
seeking a place where it can stabilize itself.
Napoleon
Unless some cult or another dredges it up,
it shouldn't resurface.
it shouldn't resurface.
Finn
We didn't kill it. We couldn't.
Finn
Its power is comparable to the likes of
Arcane and Magnifo.
Arcane and Magnifo.
Finn
But I don't think it's inherently malicious...
It's not really good either, though.
It's not really good either, though.
Cleopatra
What did you think of Cthulhu, R'lyeh?
R'lyeh
I...
R'lyeh
Mr. Monster was always screaming inside
me. It was scary, but... But...
me. It was scary, but... But...
Napoleon
...But you don't bear it any ill will?
R'lyeh
Yes. Even now, I can't bring myself to
resent Mr. Monster.
resent Mr. Monster.
Napoleon
Still, we can't exactly allow an entity that
spreads terror just by being seen or heard
spreads terror just by being seen or heard
Napoleon
to roam our world.
Finn
We might be able to coexist some day...
Probably not any time soon, though.
Probably not any time soon, though.
Napoleon
Yes, let it stay a mere possibility for now.
Cleopatra
Now, regarding our current situation...
Mad Lugrasse Soldier
Aagh...
Mad Red Dragon Knight
Ngh...
Finn
Many were affected by Cthulhu's madness.
Finn
R'lyeh, I'm sorry to ask even more of you
after what you've been through...
after what you've been through...
Finn
But can you revert them to their normal
state?
state?
R'lyeh
I think so.
Yes, please let me try.
Yes, please let me try.
Napoleon
Using the antiphase of Cthulhu's voice
should work as a cure.
should work as a cure.
Finn
"Antiphase"...?
Napoleon
It means adjusting her voice to be the reverse
of Cthlulhu's, canceling out its effects.
of Cthlulhu's, canceling out its effects.
Napoleon
Turning a tragic ending into something
cheerful and bright.
cheerful and bright.
Napoleon
Just flip that madness-filled voice, R'lyeh!
Finn
Flip it?
Napoleon
Yes, just give it a flip.
R'lyeh
A flip... Okay. I'll give it a try!
R'lyeh
Haaaa—Pheeeew—
R'lyeh
———lu——lululu——♪
lalala———lalala———♪
lalala———lalala———♪
Finn
It's...the exact opposite of fear...
Cleopatra
Such a gentle song. For an Aeon Lord
it's almost unpleasant to hear...
it's almost unpleasant to hear...
Napoleon
This is the song that will save the world.
Awakened Lugrasse Soldier
Huh... Where am I...
Awakened Red Dragon Knight
What is happening...
Napoleon
It's working.
Finn
Just a little more, R'lyeh.
R'lyeh
Yes! I'll make it even better... More
beautiful... To save everyone...
beautiful... To save everyone...
Finn
(What was that...?)
Finn
Probably just a trick of light...
R'lyeh
———lu——lululu——♪
lalala———lalala———♪
lalala———lalala———♪
Cleopatra
Well then, I will be off.
Finn
You're leaving already, Cleopatra?
Cleopatra
Yes. But please don't forget that my help
was crucial in overcoming this crisis.
was crucial in overcoming this crisis.
Cleopatra
Be sure to express your gratitude one
day...in tangible form, of course.
day...in tangible form, of course.
Napoleon
We will certainly provide suitable
compensation for your assistance.
compensation for your assistance.
Napoleon
However, I still intend to bring the fact that
you initiated war against Lugrasse
you initiated war against Lugrasse
Napoleon
before the Consulate.
Finn
Wait a minute! Weren't you the one who
caused this war?
caused this war?
Napoleon
No, that honor goes to Cleopatra.
Napoleon
You see, she repeatedly illegally entered
our country to conduct covert operations.
our country to conduct covert operations.
Finn
Infiltration and covert operations... Just
like during the incident with Gilgamesh...
like during the incident with Gilgamesh...
Cleopatra
She's tarnishing my reputation, Crestbearer.
She was the one who actually declared war.
She was the one who actually declared war.
Cleopatra
She just doesn't know when to stop.
Napoleon
Actually, I incorporated you into my scenario
to teach you a lesson, among other things.
to teach you a lesson, among other things.
Napoleon
How did you like our story?
Cleopatra
Oh, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Cleopatra
But you see, my personal mission is
determining the value of monarchs.
determining the value of monarchs.
Cleopatra
You wasted my valuable time. All I needed
to see was how you behave as an empress.
to see was how you behave as an empress.
Cleopatra
That would've been enough.
Cleopatra
Now, if you'll excuse me—
Finn
Wait... Cleopatra!
Finn
I'm grateful for what you did this time.
Finn
But you are an Aeon Lord, so I can't just
let you go—
let you go—
Cleopatra
If you can change your path, I'll invite you
to the Eternal Kingdom I've created.
to the Eternal Kingdom I've created.
Cleopatra
This promise still stands. Please
remember it when the time comes.
remember it when the time comes.
Finn
"When the time comes"?
Cleopatra
When it comes, you will know.
Napoleon
Are we dissolving our alliance, Cleopatra?
Cleopatra
Hmm, a queen, an empress, and a hero—
such a combination isn't easy to come by.
such a combination isn't easy to come by.
Cleopatra
Let it continue for a while.
Napoleon
That's what I wanted to hear!
Until we meet again, Queen of Kemet.
Until we meet again, Queen of Kemet.
Cleopatra
Until then. Now, I really must be off.
Dusk Mirage—
Dusk Mirage—
Finn
She's gone, huh.
Napoleon
No need to worry, Finn. We're all actors in
the grand play called destiny.
the grand play called destiny.
Napoleon
Our paths will cross again. Our alliance lives
on, so surely it will be sooner than later!
on, so surely it will be sooner than later!
Finn
Right. I'll be seeing you, Cleopatra...
Finn
When "the time" comes.
Astrid
How are you feeling?
Red Dragon Knight
Since I heard that song, I've been back to
normal. But what about you, Commander?
normal. But what about you, Commander?
Red Dragon Knight
I heard you turned yourself into a human
torch?
torch?
Astrid
It's nothing. If you can move, please help
the medical team with the injured.
the medical team with the injured.
Red Dragon Knight
Yes, ma'am!
Astrid
Thank you.
Finn
Are you sure you're okay, Astrid?
Finn
I know you received treatment from
Lugrasse's medics, but still...
Lugrasse's medics, but still...
Astrid
I can walk just fine. It seems like I won't be
fighting for a while, though.
fighting for a while, though.
Napoleon
Lugrasse's medical team is excellent!
Napoleon
You won't have a single scar from these
burns, Commander!
burns, Commander!
Astrid
Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty.
Napoleon
No, no, I should be thanking you. We owe
the success of our pincer maneuver to you.
the success of our pincer maneuver to you.
Astrid
It was only possible thanks to the skill of my
knights.
knights.
Napoleon
Ah, so modest! How wonderful! Allow me
to extend an invitation to my palace.
to extend an invitation to my palace.
Astrid
I will be happy to visit at some point.
Astrid
To file a complaint regarding your scheme
that threatened our territorial waters.
that threatened our territorial waters.
Napoleon
My, and resolute as well! I could debate
international incidents with you all night.
international incidents with you all night.
Astrid
E-Excuse me—
Finn
Astrid, someone would like to apologize
to you. Could you hear them out?
to you. Could you hear them out?
Astrid
Apologize to me?
R'lyeh
Um... My name is R'lyeh... I'm really sorry
for what happened...
for what happened...
Astrid
You're the girl who was fused with
Cthulhu...
Cthulhu...
Astrid
I heard that you were being controlled, but
also that you wished for it. Is that true?
also that you wished for it. Is that true?
R'lyeh
Ah... Um... Yes, I wished for a world
without conflict...
without conflict...
R'lyeh
I thought Mr. Monster would grant me the
power to make it come true...
power to make it come true...
R'lyeh
But I ended up causing a lot of trouble for
everyone... Um...
everyone... Um...
Astrid
I see. And you wanted to apologize for
that.
that.
Astrid
This incident has dealt a great blow to us,
indeed. Ideally, I'd want to take this to court.
indeed. Ideally, I'd want to take this to court.
Finn
Astrid, that's a bit much...
Astrid
I know. I won't do that.
Astrid
However, you need to take responsibility
for what happened. Even if it seems unfair.
for what happened. Even if it seems unfair.
R'lyeh
Responsibility...
Astrid
Now, let me say this.
Astrid
What you almost did would have caused
a lot of suffering.
a lot of suffering.
Astrid
A world without conflict is a nice ideal.
Astrid
But it can't be forced upon people. Do you
understand?
understand?
R'lyeh
Yes... I'm sorry.
Astrid
If you understand, I'll consider the case
closed.
closed.
Astrid
Uh... I'm actually not used to talking to
children... Sorry if I came off too harsh.
children... Sorry if I came off too harsh.
R'lyeh
No! Um, I'm glad you scolded me.
R'lyeh
I'll keep your words in my heart forever,
Commander Astrid.
Commander Astrid.
Astrid
Sigh... I really can't deal with children...
Astrid
Listen... To be clear, it was not entirely
your fault.
your fault.
Astrid
Accept discipline when necessary. But
above all, accept praise.
above all, accept praise.
Astrid
And use both to expand your worldview.
Astrid
That's your duty. Okay?
R'lyeh
Okay!
Astrid
That's what I like to hear.
Napoleon
It seems reconciliation has been achieved.
Napoleon
Now, Commander Astrid, shall we continue
our discussion in private?
our discussion in private?
Lugrasse Soldier A
Your Imperial Majesty! There you are.
Napoleon
Ah.
I'm glad you're all safe.
I'm glad you're all safe.
Lugrasse Soldier B
The fans you sent away during the battle
were furious when they returned.
were furious when they returned.
Napoleon
Ah...
Lugrasse Soldier C
They said they saw you flirting with
a beautiful woman...
a beautiful woman...
Lugrasse Soldier C
You should go back before things gets worse,
ma'am.
ma'am.
Napoleon
Ah... Uh... Right.
Napoleon
Well, I must take my leave now.
Haha, life is indeed a stage!
Haha, life is indeed a stage!
R'lyeh
Please wait, Ms. Napoleon!
Napoleon
Right. I was hoping Red Dragon Knights
could take R'lyeh in.
could take R'lyeh in.
Napoleon
Can I leave her in your care?
Finn
But why? After everything you did for her?
Napoleon
We are very different now. She has learned
to mingle with normal people.
to mingle with normal people.
Napoleon
This is what I wished for... It's better for
her not to have anything to do with me.
her not to have anything to do with me.
R'lyeh
No!!!
Napoleon
...!
Finn
Whoa, she's angry now...
R'lyeh
Ms. Napoleon, you did all of this for me,
right?
right?
R'lyeh
To free me from Mr. Monster?
Napoleon
No, it was for me... It was for my own
benefit...
benefit...
R'lyeh
No, I don't think so.
Napoleon
Well, you're wrong.
Napoleon
Just because you're selfless enough to save
someone, doesn't mean I am.
someone, doesn't mean I am.
R'lyeh
I don't recall ever saving you,
Ms. Napoleon.
Ms. Napoleon.
R'lyeh
But you saved me.
Napoleon
I already told you, I don't need you
anymore...
anymore...
R'lyeh
That's a lie.
You're lying, aren't you, Ms. Napoleon?
You're lying, aren't you, Ms. Napoleon?
Napoleon
...
Napoleon
It seems you can see through
everything too.
everything too.
Napoleon
Apologies, Finn. Let me retract my request.
Finn
No problem. It's better this way.
You two are a good match.
You two are a good match.
R'lyeh
Don't worry, Mr. Finn. We'll meet again.
R'lyeh
I'm thinking of paying you regular
motherly visits.
motherly visits.
Finn
"Motherly visits"!?
R'lyeh
Yes, like a mother who visits her adult child.
I'll pat your head and all.
I'll pat your head and all.
R'lyeh
Please look forward to it.
Finn
I see... Haha...
Napoleon
Haha... Well, I will be waiting for you
to sneak into my bed again, then.
to sneak into my bed again, then.
Finn
Th-That was an accident!
Astrid
Oh, so you've been sneaking into people's
beds and getting your head patted?
beds and getting your head patted?
Finn
It's not what it sounds like, Astrid!
Astrid
Hmmmm.
Napoleon
If you ever have trouble with that Golden
Crest of yours, let me know.
Crest of yours, let me know.
Napoleon
We've shared sight, after all. I can help.
Astrid
I'd love to hear what it is then!
Hey, get back here!!!
Hey, get back here!!!
—And thus concludes the story of the god
Cthulhu, at least for now.
Cthulhu, at least for now.
Despite the tragedy it brought, those
involved could breathe a sigh of relief
involved could breathe a sigh of relief
as they reached a happy ending.
Here's to hoping the peace can last.
Meanwhile, up in the sky, countless stars
shine brightly, illuminating the night.
shine brightly, illuminating the night.
Most romantics would look up at them
and comment on their beauty.
and comment on their beauty.
But a few realists would behold them with
fear...
fear...
Wondering if that one big star isn't the eye
of something gigantic.
of something gigantic.
Look, the eye just blinked—