Da Vinci and the Wicked Dragon
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The Wicked Dragon
Girl
Hey.
Hey! I'm talking to you!
Hey! I'm talking to you!
Girl
It's been a while, hasn't it? How have you
been?
been?
You... What are you doing here...
Ah, I see... This is a dream, isn't it...
You have some nerve, barging into my dreams.
Don't you fear me?
Don't you fear me?
Girl
Hehe, not at all! You're nice. Kind-hearted.
Me? Kind-hearted? Nonsense.
What an insolent girl...
???
—What is she doing, sleeping in a place
like this?
like this?
Girl?
This is my domain. I'll sleep where I please.
???
Wah! So you weren't asleep! Don't scare me
like that!
like that!
???
I-I mean, not that I was scared! Just
surprised!
surprised!
Girl?
Who are you? How dare you barge in
here uninvited and speak so rudely?
here uninvited and speak so rudely?
???
Huh? You don't know me? Been living
under a rock or something?
under a rock or something?
???
I guess I'll let it slide, just this once.
Now listen well!
Now listen well!
Satan
I am the evil that will plunge this world into
chaos! Satan, the Demon Overlord!
chaos! Satan, the Demon Overlord!
Satan
Now, grovel in despair!
—There have been numerous reports
lately of extreme weather phenomena
lately of extreme weather phenomena
deemed to be abnormal.
In the central Rigland Plains, a tornado
strong enough to swallow an entire town.
strong enough to swallow an entire town.
In the Habsu Desert, a freezing cold wave.
And in the Kawazu Wetlands,
an unprecedented drought.
an unprecedented drought.
These unusual disasters drove
different nations to join forces.
different nations to join forces.
The Kingdom of Rigland, Urg Roa, and
Kisenkyo all expended resources
Kisenkyo all expended resources
to gather data across their respective
territories.
territories.
The data was then sent to be analyzed
in Elvenlent.
in Elvenlent.
Flash... Rumble!
Callen
The storm shows no sign of stopping...
Callen
Perhaps even this place will not stay safe
for long.
for long.
Callen
Ngh... Ah...
Callen
I need to hold out...just a little longer...
Finn
Hello!
Callen, are you here?
Callen, are you here?
Callen
Hello, Finn. What's the progress on your
side?
side?
Finn
The order is cooperating with neighboring
nations on the relief effort.
nations on the relief effort.
Finn
We couldn't get Bergaria on board, but it
seems they have their own aid operation.
seems they have their own aid operation.
Finn
As expected, the phenomena have spread
across the entire continent.
across the entire continent.
Finn
It's almost like the return of
the Pandemonium.
the Pandemonium.
Callen
But there is no rise in monster activity,
and the Aeon Lords haven't started
and the Aeon Lords haven't started
Callen
causing trouble, correct?
Finn
No, but with an anomaly of this
magnitude they might as well have.
magnitude they might as well have.
Callen
Come with me. There's something I want
to show you.
to show you.
Finn
Huh? Where?
Callen
In the laboratory.
Callen
Currently, this lab handles research data
in isolation.
in isolation.
Callen
No one, aside from me, is permitted to enter.
Finn
And that person over there?
Callen
What!? Who are you!?
???
Hmm, hmm... Oh, yes... But this one here...
Callen
You there! Intruder! don't touch those
instruments with bare hands!
instruments with bare hands!
Callen
They're extremely fragile!
???
Ah, no need to worry. I'm wearing
a special glove of my own design.
a special glove of my own design.
???
And moreover!
???
The instruments here have been modified
in such a subtle and expert way!
in such a subtle and expert way!
???
They are sacred artifacts!
???
Rather than a risk, touching them with
bare hands would be sacrilege!
bare hands would be sacrilege!
Callen
Y-You're standing too close! Move away!
And stop breathing so heavily, it's creepy!
And stop breathing so heavily, it's creepy!
Finn
Who are you, miss? And how did you get
in here?
in here?
???
Ah, about that! Elvenlent's security
systems were admittedly fairly impressive!
systems were admittedly fairly impressive!
???
But with the Passe-Partout Pal I developed,
I can open any door! Remarkable, isn't it?
I can open any door! Remarkable, isn't it?
Callen
What is that!? Some sort of ancient
weapon!?
weapon!?
Finn
Looks like an artifact of the
highest concern to national security...
highest concern to national security...
???
It's tricky to adjust, so I'm the only one who
can use it. That's its only flaw.
can use it. That's its only flaw.
Callen
Um, what's your name?
Da Vinci
Oh, where are my manners? I'm Da Vinci!
Da Vinci
Pardon me if I'm wrong, but... Would you
happen to be Professor Callen?
happen to be Professor Callen?
Callen
Well, yes, that's correct... You're getting a
bit too close again...
bit too close again...
Da Vinci
Woaaaahhh!!! The real Professor Callen!!!
I've wanted to meet you for ages!!!
I've wanted to meet you for ages!!!
Finn
You know Callen?
Da Vinci
Of course!!! She is the legendary magical
researcher, the pride of Elvenlent!
researcher, the pride of Elvenlent!
Da Vinci
I wanted to speak with her even back when
I still worked in Bergaria!
I still worked in Bergaria!
Finn
You worked in Bergaria?
Da Vinci
That's right! But I ran away a while ago.
I've been a wanderer ever since.
I've been a wanderer ever since.
Finn
(Doesn't seem like she's a Bergarian spy...
She's far too careless.)
She's far too careless.)
Da Vinci
More importantly, Professor Callen!
Da Vinci
These natural disasters, I've been thinking
they might be related to the soul veins.
they might be related to the soul veins.
Callen
Hmm, a sharp observation. And here I almost
wrote you off as a simple weirdo...
wrote you off as a simple weirdo...
Da Vinci
To be called a weirdo by Professor Callen!
What an honor!
What an honor!
Finn
(Is it...?)
Finn
So, is something wrong with the soul veins,
Callen?
Callen?
Callen
I compared soul vein activity readings with
the data provided by each nation... Here.
the data provided by each nation... Here.
Da Vinci
Let me see as well.
Da Vinci
Yes, these values are abnormal... Especially
around the Silverdrake Mountains.
around the Silverdrake Mountains.
Finn
Is there something special in that area?
Callen
There is, indeed. When I looked through
the historical records, there were mentions
the historical records, there were mentions
Callen
of a similar calamity over a hundred years
ago, caused by "the Wicked Dragon."
ago, caused by "the Wicked Dragon."
Da Vinci
Ah, yes, the dragon that nearly destroyed
the world.
the world.
Finn
Does that mean it's active again?
Callen
We need to investigate that urgently...
But...
But...
Callen
Sorry... I don't think I can...carry on...
Finn
Callen!
Callen
To think I survived the Pandemonium...
only to end up...here like this...ngh...!
only to end up...here like this...ngh...!
Finn
No way! Callen!
Da Vinci
Excuse me—Ah, I see...
Finn
Ms. Da Vinci, do you know what's wrong
with her? Can you help her? Please!
with her? Can you help her? Please!
Da Vinci
Sorry. There's really nothing I can do.
Finn
No... Is it some sort of incurable illness?
Why her!?
Why her!?
Da Vinci
Incurable? No, I think she'll be fine on her
own. It's just food poisoning.
own. It's just food poisoning.
Finn
Food poisoning...?
Da Vinci
Yes, just a tummy ache.
Finn
...
Elvenlent Researcher
Excuse me, is Professor Callen here?
Callen
Wh-What do you want?
Elvenlent Researcher
Oh, Professor... You ate those snacks from
the storeroom, didn't you?
the storeroom, didn't you?
Elvenlent Researcher
I told you they were old...
Elvenlent Researcher
Come on, let's get you to the infirmary.
We'll find some medicine for your stomach.
We'll find some medicine for your stomach.
Callen
No... Wait... I still have things I need
to do...
to do...
Finn
I'll take care of things here. Please get
some rest.
some rest.
Callen
But...
Elvenlent Researcher
Come on, Professor.
Callen
Ugh...
Finn
Now, the Silverdrake Mountains.
Da Vinci
I have the data right here, so I can be
your guide!
your guide!
Finn
Um, you don't really need to go with me...
Da Vinci
What are you talking about? This is such
a fascinating case—
a fascinating case—
Da Vinci
I mean, the world is facing such a dire crisis!
Da Vinci
Please allow me to accompany you, Finn
the Crestbearer.
the Crestbearer.
Finn
You know who I am?
Da Vinci
I heard about you back in Bergaria.
Da Vinci
I have a good memory.
Now let's get going!
Now let's get going!
Finn
(Truth be told, I can't read all that data,
and she doesn't seem like a bad person...)
and she doesn't seem like a bad person...)
Finn
All right! Let's go deal with the crisis!
The Demon Overlord...?
Girl?
The Demon Overlord... Hmph.
Satan
How dare you snicker at me, girl! I am
Satan! The Demon Overlord!!!
Satan! The Demon Overlord!!!
Girl?
Why did you wake me from my slumber?
Satan
Uh, I heard there's a wicked dragon in
these mountains.
these mountains.
Girl?
And you came to me because...?
Satan
My demonic intuition drew me here, duh!
That's all the motivation I need!
That's all the motivation I need!
Girl?
Let's say I know that dragon. What are you
planning to do with it?
planning to do with it?
Satan
Make it my minion, of course! It'd make
a perfect pet for the Demon Overlord.
a perfect pet for the Demon Overlord.
Girl?
You'd make it a pet.
Satan
Well, not just any pet! It'd be personally taken
care of by the Demon Overlord herself.
care of by the Demon Overlord herself.
Satan
Wouldn't that add to its prestige?
Heeheehee♪
Heeheehee♪
Girl?
Leave.
Satan
Wha... How dare you talk to me like that!
Girl?
I said leave. I will not say it again.
Satan
You sure won't! I won't let you! You've
angered the Demon Overlord!
angered the Demon Overlord!
Satan
Come, my army of darkness! Teach this
insolent brat a lesson she won't forget!
insolent brat a lesson she won't forget!
Satan's Minions
Yes, Your Awfulness!
Satan's Minions
Your wish is our command!
Satan's Minions
Let's go, Satan's Army!!!
Girl?
This is your final warning. Leave.
Satan's Minions
Gah!?
Satan's Minions
Urgh!
Satan's Minions
Ack!
Satan
W-What kind of power is that!?
Girl?
You mentioned your demonic intuition,
didn't you?
didn't you?
Girl?
Well, you were right to trust it... Absolutely
right.
right.
Shen Long
My name is Shen Long.
Shen Long
But you may call me the Wicked Dragon.
Da Vinci
Whooooooooaaaaaa∼♪
Da Vinci
So this is the Silverdrake Mountains! This
is my first time here!
is my first time here!
Da Vinci
Oh, I've never seen this type of vegetation
before!
before!
Da Vinci
Perhaps the ambient magical energy has
influenced its growth this way!
influenced its growth this way!
Da Vinci
Oooooh, there's a monster I've never seen
before too!
before too!
Finn
Ms. Da Vinci, please slow down!
Da Vinci
Apologies! I'm just so excited! I can't stop
the flood of ideas! No, not a flood, an ocean!
the flood of ideas! No, not a flood, an ocean!
Finn
I get it, I really do! But charging headfirst
toward a monster is a bad idea!
toward a monster is a bad idea!
Da Vinci
Uuugh... But it's so fascinating!
Finn
(If I let her out of my sight for even a
second, it won't end well for sure...)
second, it won't end well for sure...)
Finn
You're a rather curious person, aren't you?
Da Vinci
Well, when I see something fascinating, I
can't help but get excited...
can't help but get excited...
Da Vinci
We inventors are basically walking bundles
of curiosity!
of curiosity!
Da Vinci
Oh, speaking of inventions, Finn, isn't it
getting a bit chilly?
getting a bit chilly?
Finn
Yeah, a little. It's always snowing around
here.
here.
Da Vinci
Here, use this. It'll keep you warm.
Finn
Wow, it's really warm! What is this?
Da Vinci
I made it by tempering fire magic and
solidifying it. I named it Hyper Handy Heat.
solidifying it. I named it Hyper Handy Heat.
Finn
It's definitely handy! Missions in cold
regions would be a lot easier with this.
regions would be a lot easier with this.
Da Vinci
Hoho, it's remarkably stable this time...
Finn
"This time"?
Ow ow ow, hot!!!
Ow ow ow, hot!!!
Da Vinci
Ah, so it ended up overheating after all.
Still needs a little fine-tuning.
Still needs a little fine-tuning.
Da Vinci
You see, invention is all about trial and
error!
error!
Finn
Sure, just...give me a heads up next time.
Please.
Please.
Da Vinci
You got it!
Da Vinci
Oh? The wind's getting rather strong...
Da Vinci
Lucky for us there was a hut nearby, huh?
Finn
Yeah, that snowstorm came out of
nowhere. Are you all right, Da Vinci?
nowhere. Are you all right, Da Vinci?
Da Vinci
Oh, we're dropping the "Ms." already?
I like it. It feels like we're becoming friends.
I like it. It feels like we're becoming friends.
Finn
Ah, sorry. It just kind of slipped out...
Da Vinci
No, if anything, you being so polite with
me was strange.
me was strange.
Da Vinci
Since, well, I'm an intruder who barged into
the lab uninvited.
the lab uninvited.
Finn
Haha, I guess you're right, now that you
mention it.
mention it.
Finn
All right, from here on out, no formalities.
Da Vinci
Thanks! It seems like we'll be spending
the night here.
the night here.
Finn
Yeah, doesn't look like the storm's letting
up.
up.
Da Vinci
A night alone with a man... Hehe, this is a
first for me.
first for me.
Finn
Uh, could you not...say it like that?
Finn
I mean, I don't blame you for being on your
guard, but...
guard, but...
Da Vinci
On my guard? Quite the opposite! I'd love
a chance to study the opposite sex in detail!
a chance to study the opposite sex in detail!
Finn
In detail...
Da Vinci
Yes! I told you my curiosity knows no
bounds!
bounds!
Finn
H-Hold on, Da Vinci! You look kind of
scary... What are you planning to do!?
scary... What are you planning to do!?
Da Vinci
Oh, just a test or two...
Finn
(She's going to experiment on me!?)
Boy
—It's open! Over here, Luna!
Boy
Ah.
Finn
Ah.
Boy
Sorry, we didn't mean to intrude! Let's go,
Luna!
Luna!
Luna
What!? It's freezing outside, Solas!
Solas
These two were, uh, enjoying each other's
company! We shouldn't interrupt.
company! We shouldn't interrupt.
Finn
No, no, it's not like that!
Da Vinci
Yes, this is just a scientific test.
Solas
A test?
Da Vinci
Yes, just a little experiment between a man and
a woman.
a woman.
Solas
I knew it! Sorry, we'll leave immediately!
Finn
No, you're getting the wrong idea!
Da Vinci, stop saying weird things!
Da Vinci, stop saying weird things!
Finn
You two, come inside, quick! You'll freeze
if you stay out there!
if you stay out there!
Luna
Come on, Solas! We can't stay outside
any longer.
any longer.
Solas
Um... Is it really okay?
Finn
Of course! Sorry for the confusion.
Solas
No, I was the one who assumed things...
Luna
All right, hello then! I'm Luna!
Nice to meet ya!
Nice to meet ya!
Solas
That's way too casual, Luna!
Finn
No, it's fine. We'll be spending some time
together, might as well keep things friendly.
together, might as well keep things friendly.
Solas
My name is Solas. Luna and I are travelling
monster trainers.
monster trainers.
Da Vinci
Oh, monster trainers? That sounds like a
fascinating field to R&D.
fascinating field to R&D.
Solas
R&D?
Da Vinci
Research and develop! For example, how
about constructing a magical radar that can
about constructing a magical radar that can
Da Vinci
find and identify nearby monsters?
Luna
Wow, that sounds super useful!
Da Vinci
You're interested? All right! First, I'll need to
hear every detail of your past experience—
hear every detail of your past experience—
Da Vinci
and examine every inch of your body.
Luna
Every inch of my body!?
Da Vinci
Yes, I'm really interested in you, Luna!
Please remove all your clothes and gear!
Please remove all your clothes and gear!
Luna
What—No way!
Finn
Da Vinci, that's enough! You lose all sense of
restraint when it comes to inventions, really.
restraint when it comes to inventions, really.
Da Vinci
Restraint? Getting naked, even in front of
a crowd, is a cheap price to pay for
a crowd, is a cheap price to pay for
Da Vinci
scientific progress!
Finn
Maybe for you...
Finn
Sorry about her, you two. She's not doing
it out of malice or anything.
it out of malice or anything.
Solas
No worries. After all, Luna barged in here
without any restraint too.
without any restraint too.
Luna
Not true! I hesitated for a second.
So, who are you guys anyway?
So, who are you guys anyway?
Finn
I'm Finn, of the Red Dragon Knights.
Finn
This is Da Vinci, an inventor who's currently
traveling with me.
traveling with me.
Da Vinci
A pleasure to meet you. By the way, we can
go over the specifics of that radar later—
go over the specifics of that radar later—
Luna
Well, I can at least listen to the details,
I guess.
I guess.
Da Vinci
Thank you very much!
Solas
Um, are you really with the Red Dragon
Knights? We've sparred with them before.
Knights? We've sparred with them before.
Luna
Oh yeah, we have. So you're a knight, huh?
Luna
What are you doing here? You're not just
sightseeing in this weather, are you?
sightseeing in this weather, are you?
Finn
We're here to investigate the natural
disasters happening around the region.
disasters happening around the region.
Finn
What about you two? Catching monsters?
Solas
No, actually—
Luna
It's because Crescent ran away!
Finn
Crescent?
Solas
Crescent is a dragon we were raising. Our
friend.
friend.
Luna
He suddenly said he was the "Dragon Lord
of Shadow, Diabolos," and flew away.
of Shadow, Diabolos," and flew away.
Da Vinci
Wait... The legendary Diabolos? The
shadow that will enshroud the world?
shadow that will enshroud the world?
Luna
That's it! Crescent said the same thing!
Solas
Do you know anything about him!? The
only info we have is that a black dragon
only info we have is that a black dragon
Solas
was seen flying this way. If you've seen
him, please, tell us!
him, please, tell us!
Da Vinci
I don't know much, but I did read about
Diabolos in an old document once.
Diabolos in an old document once.
Finn
I'd like to know more too, Da Vinci.
Da Vinci
All right then... Ahem.
Da Vinci
Diabolos is said to be one of the ancient
Dragon Lords of Erden,
Dragon Lords of Erden,
Da Vinci
a being that governs darkness.
Solas
Sorry, but what exactly is a "Dragon
Lord"?
Lord"?
Da Vinci
Simply put, they are like Primordials.
I believe their powers are similar.
I believe their powers are similar.
Da Vinci
As for their names, I've heard of Kaidaros
and Altaireon—
and Altaireon—
Luna
Altaireon!
Solas
That dragon was incredible... So it was a
Dragon Lord, huh...
Dragon Lord, huh...
Luna
Wait, so Imran was able to hold his own
against a Dragon Lord? Wow...
against a Dragon Lord? Wow...
Solas
Y-Yeah...
Finn
Da Vinci, may I ask a question?
Da Vinci
Of course, what is it?
Finn
If the Dragon Lords are like Primordials,
that would mean they're immortal too, right?
that would mean they're immortal too, right?
Da Vinci
You could say they are, yes.
Finn
"You could say"?
Da Vinci
Well... Upon reaching the final moments
of their life, they pass on their power
of their life, they pass on their power
Da Vinci
and memories to a successor. It's like
possessing a new body.
possessing a new body.
Da Vinci
According to the texts, eventually the
original soul of the new body disappears.
original soul of the new body disappears.
Luna
So that's why Crescent suddenly started
saying all these strange things!
saying all these strange things!
Solas
He became Diabolos's successor...
Luna
If we don't do something, Crescent's soul
will vanish!
will vanish!
Finn
Wait! Where do you think you're going in
this blizzard!?
this blizzard!?
Luna
Crescent is waiting! We have to hurry, or
Diabolos will completely take over his body!
Diabolos will completely take over his body!
Solas
Sorry, Finn, we have to go! We need to
save our friend!
save our friend!
Finn
...All right, we'll go too!
Da Vinci
Yes... The legendary dragon, Diabolos...
How intriguing!
How intriguing!
Luna
You'll come too? Really!? Thank you!
Solas
With a Red Dragon Knight on our side,
we can face any obstacle!
we can face any obstacle!
Snowy Village
Satan
Arrrrrrrrrghhhhhhh!!!
Satan
Ugh, ugh, uuuuuuuugh! That, that—!
Satan's Minion A
Wicked Dragon, ma'am.
Satan
Oh, right, that Wicked Dragon—
Satan
Did you see the smug look on her face!?
Satan's Minion A
Well, she did beat us...
Satan's Minion B
And with such ease... Quite impressive...
Satan
What did you just say!? I can hear you!
Satan's Minion A
Ah, nothing can escape our lady's sharp
ears!
ears!
Satan's Minion B
All hail Lady Satan!
Satan
Hmph! We're going to take our revenge
soon!
soon!
Satan's Minion A
Are we...?
Satan's Minion B
I don't think we can...
Satan
Agh, where's your confidence!? You're the
invincible army of darkness, remember!?
invincible army of darkness, remember!?
Satan
Just follow me, and we'll be victorious!
You'll see!
You'll see!
Satan's Minion A
That's right, everyone! With our lady on our
side, no Wicked Dragon can oppose us!
side, no Wicked Dragon can oppose us!
Satan's Minion B
Yes, no doubt about that!
Satan
Okay, change of plans! We're going to find
that stuck up girl's weakness right now!
that stuck up girl's weakness right now!
Satan
Go, Satan's Army, go!
Satan's Minions
Hurraaah!!!
Solas
This place is even more remote than
Bival.
Bival.
Finn
Bival?
Solas
It's a village at the foot of the mountains. We
had a bit of a situation there some time ago.
had a bit of a situation there some time ago.
Da Vinci
Everyone, ummm, Luna...
Solas
Luna, not again!
Luna
So, did you see the Dragon Lord of Shadow
flying around here? Like, a black dragon!
flying around here? Like, a black dragon!
Villager
What do I care about some black dragon?
You better go back to where ya came from!
You better go back to where ya came from!
Luna
Oh, come on! Do I really have to ask every
single person here?
single person here?
Solas
Luna, what are you doing? You're scaring
people.
people.
Luna
No one is even listening to me!
Solas
I understand how you feel, but this is
counterproductive...
counterproductive...
Finn
Looks like they aren't very welcoming. They
probably don't see many travelers here.
probably don't see many travelers here.
Da Vinci
Oh, look. That thing might be a part of the
local religion.
local religion.
Finn
A statue of a woman... You're saying it's
some kind of idol?
some kind of idol?
Village Girl
Hey, hey, mister, do you have a moment?
Finn
Oh? Can I help you?
Village Girl
Could you help my grandma shovel snow?
Village Girl
Please! She has a bad back, she'll hurt
herself if she keeps doing it herself!
herself if she keeps doing it herself!
Da Vinci
Yes, that sounds like hard work. What do
we do, Finn?
we do, Finn?
Finn
We can't just ignore someone in need.
Luna
I guess. Hey, maybe her grandma knows
something about Crescent!
something about Crescent!
Solas
Anyone would help in this kind of
situation.
situation.
Da Vinci
Snow shoveling... Oh! I might have just
the thing!
the thing!
Village Girl
Grandma, I brought some helpers!
Grandmother
Oh my, Lilia, dear... I'm so sorry to trouble
you, travelers. Are you really okay with this?
you, travelers. Are you really okay with this?
Finn
Please, don't worry about it, ma'am. So,
we just need to clear this snow, right?
we just need to clear this snow, right?
Grandmother
If my back weren't bad, I'd do it myself,
but...
but...
Luna
That's quite a lot of snow, huh?
Solas
Yeah... We're going to need a plan to take
care of it all.
care of it all.
Da Vinci
We can use my newest prototype! Super
Snowie 16!
Snowie 16!
Finn
A prototype, huh? You sure it's safe? It
won't malfunction like the other one?
won't malfunction like the other one?
Da Vinci
Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained,
am I right? Here we go!
am I right? Here we go!
Finn
(That's not exactly reassuring...)
Snowie
[Initializing... Initializing... Initializing...]
Snowie
[Big Eater Mode...On...]
Solas
Whoa! It's sucking up the snow!
Luna
It can devour this much in one go!?
Awesome!
Awesome!
Da Vinci
The snow it consumes is then compressed
using an embedded spell,
using an embedded spell,
Da Vinci
and then converted into energy!
Finn
And you came up with that all on your
own? Incredible!
own? Incredible!
Da Vinci
Ah, it worked this time. That's a relief.
Grandmother
Oh my goodness, so much snow gone
already! Thank you so much!
already! Thank you so much!
Villager A
Hey, wait a sec! You cleared all this snow?
Lilia
That's right, they sure did!
Villager B
Sorry to ask, but could you clear the snow
in front of my house too?
in front of my house too?
Da Vinci
Ah, what now, Finn?
Finn
We need to find the Wicked Dragon at some
point...
point...
Luna
You mean Crescent?
Finn
Well, I'm not sure if the name refers to
Crescent.
Crescent.
Finn
But this case might have something to do
with him.
with him.
Lilia
"Wicked Dragon"? The village chief
might know something about that.
might know something about that.
Finn
Really?
Lilia
Yeah, I'll show you the way. But first...
Finn
Right. Da Vinci, can you do the honors?
Da Vinci
Certainly! This is a great opportunity for
further testing.
further testing.
Da Vinci
All right then, let's get rid of all the snow
in the village, Snowie!
in the village, Snowie!
Snowie
[Understood... Estimating total volume...
Evaluating capacity...]
Evaluating capacity...]
Snowie
[Whizzz... Whizzzzzz...]
Finn
D-Da Vinci, is that normal?
Da Vinci
Ah, it looks like—
Snowie
[Delicious...snow...]
Da Vinci
Snowie is delighted!
Finn
I-I see...
Village Chief
The Wicked Dragon, hmm?
Finn
It might be connected to the disasters that
have been plaguing the entire Rigland.
have been plaguing the entire Rigland.
Finn
That's why we're looking for it.
Village Chief
Indeed, that dragon once made its home
at the peak of this mountain.
at the peak of this mountain.
Village Chief
It's said that it would occasionally attack
the village on a whim, causing tremendous
the village on a whim, causing tremendous
Village Chief
damage, and it would also command
vicious monsters and such...
vicious monsters and such...
Finn
So the Wicked Dragon did exist after all...
Village Chief
Yes. One day, during a string of natural
disasters like the ones we're experiencing
disasters like the ones we're experiencing
Village Chief
now, it attempted to destroy the world,
starting with our village.
starting with our village.
Village Chief
It led a horde of giant dragons against us.
Village Chief
But then, a certain woman stood up to
the dragon, and sealed it away
the dragon, and sealed it away
Village Chief
at the cost of her own life.
Village Chief
That is our legend of the Wicked Dragon.
Da Vinci
Is that the woman whose statue stands at
the village's entrance?
the village's entrance?
Village Chief
Indeed. We revere her as a hero.
Finn
But if these disasters are happening again
now, that would mean...
now, that would mean...
Village Chief
The Wicked Dragon has awakened.
Luna
So Crescent really is the Wicked Dragon!?
Solas
Calm down, Luna. We don't know that for
sure.
sure.
Finn
If the Wicked Dragon has awakened, this
village will probably be its first target.
village will probably be its first target.
Village Chief
I'll inform everyone in the village. We
need to discuss our next steps.
need to discuss our next steps.
Finn
We'll continue our investigation.
Da Vinci
The Wicked Dragon... How intriguing!
Let's head out immediately!
Let's head out immediately!
Village Chief
It's late. It would be best to wait until
tomorrow.
tomorrow.
Finn
Yeah, going into the mountains after dark
is basically suicide.
is basically suicide.
Solas
You've got a point. Let's get some sleep and
prepare for tomorrow.
prepare for tomorrow.
Solas
Sound good, Luna?
Luna
Yeah...
A Nighttime Skirmish
WHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRRR!
Finn
W-What was that!?
Finn
Da Vinci, are you okay?
Da Vinci
Oh, Finn. What's wrong?
Finn
What's wrong? There was this sudden loud
noise, and I thought something happened...
noise, and I thought something happened...
Finn
Was it one of your inventions?
Da Vinci
Yes, it's my No-Nonsense Nail Neatener.
It's a machine for trimming nails.
It's a machine for trimming nails.
Da Vinci
It's very precise, but it makes an
astoundingly loud sound. That's its only flaw.
astoundingly loud sound. That's its only flaw.
Finn
I feel like the sound alone could shatter
nails...
nails...
Da Vinci
Care to give it a try?
Finn
No, thanks. I'd rather not be your test
subject.
subject.
Da Vinci
Just let me know if you change your mind.
Finn
Anyway, I'm glad nothing serious
happened.
happened.
Finn
Make sure you get some rest, or you won't
be able to keep up tomorrow.
be able to keep up tomorrow.
Da Vinci
I'll be fine. My body can work on just
two hours of sleep.
two hours of sleep.
Da Vinci
Maintenance of the inventions I have on me
is more important.
is more important.
Da Vinci
Our investigation is going to help make this
world a safer place!
world a safer place!
Da Vinci
We must be thoroughly prepared!
Finn
Huh...
Da Vinci
Why do you look so surprised?
Finn
I'm just impressed that you're so righteous.
Da Vinci
Hmm... I'm not sure if I would call myself
righteous.
righteous.
Da Vinci
That's a word for people who belong to
a community.
a community.
Da Vinci
I'm just a wandering inventor.
Finn
Then why do you want to protect the
world?
world?
Da Vinci
Hmm, that's quite a complex question.
Da Vinci
The world is filled with mysteries and
wonders.
wonders.
Da Vinci
I need them to satisfy my curiosity, so I won't
spare any effort to keep them safe.
spare any effort to keep them safe.
Da Vinci
My goal is to live until I'm 200 years old
and thoroughly enjoy everything
and thoroughly enjoy everything
Da Vinci
the world has to offer!
Da Vinci
That's why I won't allow it to end just yet.
Da Vinci
Even if I have to oppose the gods themselves
to do so.
to do so.
Finn
You've surprised me once again. You'd
make a good knight.
make a good knight.
Da Vinci
I think I'm more suited to being
a Crestbearer, don't you?
a Crestbearer, don't you?
Da Vinci
Although, I have no interest in being either.
Da Vinci
I'll be an inventor until the day I die!
Finn
Yeah, that suits you best.
Da Vinci
Yep! That's who I am through and through!
Da Vinci
Come to think of it, it's odd...
Finn
What is?
Da Vinci
Didn't you wake up because of that loud
noise? What about the kids?
noise? What about the kids?
Finn
Solas and Luna? They were staying
in the room next to yours, right?
in the room next to yours, right?
Da Vinci
I'm a bit concerned. Let's go check on them.
Finn
Hey, it's Finn. I'm coming in.
Da Vinci
Huh, they're gone.
Finn
Don't tell me they left!
Solas
Luna, this really isn't a good idea!
Luna
I couldn't sleep anyway. I kept thinking
about Crescent!
about Crescent!
Solas
But leaving without telling anyone—
Luna
If we told them, they would've stopped us.
Luna
Don't worry, it's the same path we walked
during the day!
during the day!
Solas
(She's as reckless as ever...)
Solas
(But if it weren't for this stubbornness of hers,
I'd probably still be stuck in our village.)
I'd probably still be stuck in our village.)
Luna
Whatcha smirking about, Solas?
Solas
I'm just exasperated. Once you make up your
mind, no one can stop you, can they, Luna?
mind, no one can stop you, can they, Luna?
Luna
You bet! Now let's go save Crescent!
Solas
Hold on a sec! I think someone's there.
Luna
Huh?
Solas
Who's there!?
Satan
I don't have to answer to you, brats!
Know your place!
Know your place!
Luna
Brats? Look who's talking!
Satan
Excuse me? I am Satan, the Demon
Overlord!
Overlord!
Solas
"Demon Overlord"?
Luna
Aren't you a bit too little for that?
Satan
L-Little!? How dare you! Feel my wrath!
Luna
I don't care who you are, we're in a hurry!
Get out of our way!
Get out of our way!
Luna
Huff... Huff...
Solas
Huff... Huff...
Satan
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Satan
Huff... Hehehe...
Satan
You kids are pretty good! To think you'd
drive me to the wall... I'm impressed!
drive me to the wall... I'm impressed!
Satan's Minion A
Our dreadful lady, struggling against
children...
children...
Satan's Minion B
Silence, fool...
Satan
Did you say something?
Satan's Minions
No, nothing at all!
Satan
Honestly...
Satan
You two! I'll make an exception for you and
grant you the honor of being my minions.
grant you the honor of being my minions.
Satan
Let's see... I'll start you off as my
household servant trainees...
household servant trainees...
Solas
What is she talking about?
Luna
Your minions? Us!? No way!
Satan
Come on, no need to be so humble. I know
you're thrilled.
you're thrilled.
Solas
(She's so stubborn... Just like Luna...)
Horde of Monsters
Grrrrooooooarrr!!
Satan's Minion A
Your Dreadfulness! Monsters! So many of
them!
them!
Satan
Wha!? Shoot! We have to get outta—I mean,
we'll make a strategic retreat!!!
we'll make a strategic retreat!!!
Luna
We need to run too!
Solas
We can't! We'll just lead them all to the
village!
village!
Luna
You mean we have to fight them!?
Solas
At the very least, we have to keep their
attention on us!
attention on us!
Satan's Minion A
My lady, it looks like those two intend to
fight!
fight!
Satan
What? Why!?
Satan's Minion B
Because there's a village over there,
ma'am!
ma'am!
Satan's Minion C
But they're just two children... They don't
stand a chance...
stand a chance...
Satan
I guess we have no choice! Satan's Army,
chaaaargeeee!
chaaaargeeee!
Solas
You? Why didn't you run away? This has
nothing to do with you!
nothing to do with you!
Satan
I'd never leave my minions behind!
Satan
That's what it means to be strong! That's
what it means to be the Demon Overlord!
what it means to be the Demon Overlord!
Luna
Now you're talking, Sattie! Let's fight
together!
together!
Satan
D-Did you just call me Sattie!?
Satan
Ugh, I'll let it slide this time.
Satan
Army of darkness, let's show these
monsters what fear is!
monsters what fear is!
Satan's Minions
Yaaaaaaaah!!!
Horde of Monsters
Grrrrooooooar!!!
???
I will not let you touch this village.
—
Solas
Wh-What just happened?
Luna
Was that magic!?
Solas
The monsters just vanished...
Satan
It must be...the awakening of my hidden,
ultimate power as the Demon Overlord.
ultimate power as the Demon Overlord.
Satan
Definitely!
Satan's Minion A
A-As you say, Your Frightfulness!
Luna
Hey, Solas. Did you hear a voice just now?
Solas
Yeah, but it sounded like it came from far
away.
away.
Finn
Is everyone all right!?
Solas
Finn, Da Vinci!
Da Vinci
That was some incredible magic! It was as
if the sky itself was torn apart!
if the sky itself was torn apart!
Luna
We're okay here.
Satan's Minion A
Oh, are you these children's allies?
Finn
Wha—an Aeon Knight!?
Finn
So remnants of the Aeon Legion are still
out in the world!
out in the world!
Satan
No, these guys are members of Satan's
Army! They're my invaluable subordinates!
Army! They're my invaluable subordinates!
Solas
Finn, I don't think they're dangerous.
Luna
Yeah, they actually fought alongside us.
I think they're okay.
I think they're okay.
Satan's Minion A
We are Lady Satan's loyal servants.
Satan's Minion B
Our ties with the Aeon Emperor were
severed when we met our lady.
severed when we met our lady.
Finn
An Aeon Knight...talking rationally? But...
How...
How...
Satan
Heh, it's only natural you can't believe it!
Satan
Only the Demon Overlord herself could
make something like that happen!
make something like that happen!
Finn
It is hard to believe... But it seems to be
true.
true.
Da Vinci
Aeon Knights, bestowed with immortality
by the Eternal... Acting on their own will...
by the Eternal... Acting on their own will...
Da Vinci
Amazing!!! How is this even possible!?
This is so fascinating!
This is so fascinating!
Satan
Yeah, that means I'm more powerful than
that Eternal guy!
that Eternal guy!
Satan's Minion A
So you say, but weren't we all hiding until
the Pandemonium was over
the Pandemonium was over
Satan's Minion A
because you were scared of him...?
Satan's Minion B
And you were only able to release us from
his control, out of the entire legion...
his control, out of the entire legion...
Satan
Silence! One more word and you'll face
a truly demonic punishment!
a truly demonic punishment!
Satan's Minions
All hail Lady Satan!
Satan
Now we're talking! I forgive you!
Finn
(It seems they really aren't harmful... As
hard to believe as it is...)
hard to believe as it is...)
Finn
Luna, Solas, do you realize how dangerous
walking mountain trails at this hour is?
walking mountain trails at this hour is?
Luna
But we're worried about Crescent. What if
he really turns into the Wicked Dragon...
he really turns into the Wicked Dragon...
Finn
Ah...
Satan
You're looking for the Wicked Dragon?
I know it.
I know it.
Luna
What!?
Luna
Where is it!? What kind of dragon is it!?
Satan
Hold your horses. I'll tell you tomorrow.
Satan
Until then, you can practice your groveling!
See you later!
See you later!
Finn
And she's gone...
Da Vinci
What an interesting person.
Finn
For now, let's head back to the village. I can't
allow any more nighttime outings.
allow any more nighttime outings.
Solas
Yeah, if we got hurt, Crescent would be
sad too. Let's go back, Luna.
sad too. Let's go back, Luna.
Luna
Okay... Sorry for causing trouble.
Finn
As long as you understand what you did
wrong, it's fine.
wrong, it's fine.
Finn
Don't worry, I'm sure your friend hasn't
turned evil yet.
turned evil yet.
Luna
Yeah... Everything will be all right.
Luna
Hang in there, Crescent. We'll save you.
On Humans and Dragons
Satan
Those humans are sooo late!
Satan
How long are they going to keep me
waiting!?
waiting!?
Satan's Minion A
My lady, you were just up exceptionally
early. The humans are probably still asleep...
early. The humans are probably still asleep...
Satan
Making me wait while they sleep... So rude.
And weak. They should be ashamed!
And weak. They should be ashamed!
Satan's Minion B
Your Fearsomeness, are you really going to
tell them about that dragon?
tell them about that dragon?
Satan
It's part of my strategy. Sometimes we need
to use our brains, not just brute force.
to use our brains, not just brute force.
Satan's Minion C
So the plan is to wear out that girl's
stamina by overwhelming numbers?
stamina by overwhelming numbers?
Satan
Exactly!
Satan's Minion A
Marvellous, my lady! A truly demonic
scheme!
scheme!
Satan
Hehe∼ You know, waiting here is a waste
of time. Let's go wake them up!
of time. Let's go wake them up!
Satan
They kept the great Satan waiting, and
they have to atone for it!
they have to atone for it!
Grandmother
Ow, ow...
Satan
Hey, human. What are you lying on the
ground for?
ground for?
Grandmother
Oh, sorry, dearie. I'll move out of the way.
Ow, ow...
Ow, ow...
Grandmother
I took a little fall, you see.
Grandmother
Some nice travelers cleared my yard,
so I thought I'd go check in on the field—
so I thought I'd go check in on the field—
Satan
Well, you got what you were asking for.
Grandmother
That I did. Can't win against old age.
How embarrassing...
How embarrassing...
Satan's Minion A
My lady, what do we do? Helping an old
human is of no benefit to us.
human is of no benefit to us.
Satan
Of course not. We'll leave her be.
Grandmother
Ouch, ouch...
Satan
Ugh, hurry up and get on your feet! I'll
lend you my shoulder, okay!
lend you my shoulder, okay!
Satan's Minion A
Your Fiendishness!?
Satan
D-Don't get the wrong idea! I'm not really
helping her!
helping her!
Satan
I'm just doing her a favor, so that I can squeeze
info about that dragon out of her in return!
info about that dragon out of her in return!
Grandmother
Thank you, dearie. That's very kind of you.
Satan
Wha...!? Demon Overlord Satan is definitely
not kind! Now move it!
not kind! Now move it!
Satan's Minion A
My lady...
Satan's Minion B
She just can't help picking up those who
have fallen... Just like us.
have fallen... Just like us.
Satan's Minion C
Yes, that's our Lady Satan.
Satan
What are you lot doing!?
Satan's Minions
Coming, ma'am!
Solas
Satan's late...
Luna
Maybe she was trying to pull a joke on us?
Finn
I doubt it. Considering she had her Aeon
Knights with her, there's definitely
Knights with her, there's definitely
Finn
something going on.
Da Vinci
You mean, if she decided to stand us up,
she must have had a reason for it?
she must have had a reason for it?
Luna
Wow, Finn, you seem simple, but you
actually do a lot of thinking!
actually do a lot of thinking!
Finn
W-Well, yeah...
Solas
Sorry! Luna didn't mean to offend!
Finn
Uh, it's okay...
Da Vinci
Oh, someone's coming.
Satan
Ugh... I'm so full... I feel sick...
Luna
Saaaaattieeeee! You're laaaate!
Satan
Don't call me that.
Satan
Besides, you're the ones who were late...
Satan
And now, thanks to you, I've been force-fed
a ton of food by that old woman...
a ton of food by that old woman...
Solas
Old woman? Who are you talking about?
Satan's Minion A
An old human from this village.
Satan's Minion B
As thanks for helping her, she forced an
entire table of food on us...
entire table of food on us...
Luna
Wow, you helped an old lady? I knew you
had a good heart.
had a good heart.
Satan
That's not... Ugh... Idiots, don't give out
unnecessary information... Agh...
unnecessary information... Agh...
Satan
Sigh...
Satan
All right, listen up! I'm going to explain
the rules for joining Satan's Army.
the rules for joining Satan's Army.
Solas
Hold on, who said we're joining anything!
Da Vinci
Now, now, it's fine. As long as it gets us
information.
information.
Finn
Yeah. She doesn't seem like she could do
anything actually evil.
anything actually evil.
Finn
Let's listen to what she has to say.
Solas
If you say so, Finn...
Satan
What are you all murmuring about?
Da Vinci
Oh, nothing important. But before the rules,
could you tell us about those horns of yours?
could you tell us about those horns of yours?
Satan
My horns?
Da Vinci
Yes! Are you, perhaps, a demonkin?
Satan
!
Solas
What's a demonkin?
Da Vinci
They are said to be one of the races that
once existed in Erden.
once existed in Erden.
Da Vinci
Their power was immense, and their
presence was felt across the land.
presence was felt across the land.
Da Vinci
However, according to ancient texts, they
were wiped out by the Eternal.
were wiped out by the Eternal.
Finn
I didn't know about such a race...
Da Vinci
Oh, I'm sure you're familiar with them.
Aeon Knights are their descendants.
Aeon Knights are their descendants.
Finn
Aeon Knights!?
Da Vinci
I once asked a certain Pandemonium
researcher about them.
researcher about them.
Da Vinci
They said the Eternal erased the
consciousness of the demonfolk remnants
consciousness of the demonfolk remnants
Da Vinci
and took control of them.
Finn
Erased their consciousness...
Satan
Yeah... Sounds about right.
Satan
My ancestors were demonkin who escaped
Eternal's control. There aren't many of us.
Eternal's control. There aren't many of us.
Satan
At first, I was planning to free all the Aeon
Knights and defeat the Eternal.
Knights and defeat the Eternal.
Satan's Minion A
Really!?
Satan's Minion B
Amazing!
Satan's Minion C
Then...why were you hiding?
Satan
I was lying in wait, okay!
Satan
Anyway, now that the Eternal is gone, it's
my time! The era of the Demon Overlord!
my time! The era of the Demon Overlord!
Satan
So, I need as many capable minions as I can
get!
get!
Satan
I will revive the demonfolk race and take
over this world!
over this world!
Luna
That's a bit much...
Finn
In other words, you just want to make a place
for your comrades in this world.
for your comrades in this world.
Satan
No, that's not what I said at all! Are you
stupid or what!?
stupid or what!?
Finn
I don't think I'm far off the mark.
Satan
Well, I think—Huh???
Satan
What are you doing!?
Da Vinci
Your horns are so smooth... A real demonkin,
how fascinating!
how fascinating!
Da Vinci
Please, let me learn more about you!
Satan
Learn... What do you mean!?
Da Vinci
An experiment or two, of course!
Trial-and-error kind of thing!
Trial-and-error kind of thing!
Satan
Error! What kind of "error" are we talking
about!?
about!?
Da Vinci
Oh, don't worry, it's not like you'll lose
anything.
anything.
Da Vinci
Well, maybe just a little bit here and there...
Satan
L-L-Luna! Solas! Protect me from her!
That is an order from the Demon Overlord!
That is an order from the Demon Overlord!
Luna
You're actually pretty cute when you make
a face like this, Sattie!
a face like this, Sattie!
Satan
Eeek! You're just as weird as her!
Satan
This is the place... F-Finally...
Satan's Minion A
Your Devilishness, are you tired?
Satan
Obviously...
Satan's Minion B
It's nice to see you've made some friends
your own age, my lady.
your own age, my lady.
Satan
You traitors...
Finn
Sorry about that thing earlier, Satan.
Satan
You don't need to apologize, Finn. But you're
addressing me too casually, to be honest.
addressing me too casually, to be honest.
Finn
Well, you seem younger than me.
Satan
I'm the Demon Overlord, remember!?
Shen Long
What you are is noisy.
Shen Long
Must you disturb my rest again?
Finn
!
Finn
(This aura! It's so overwhelming...
Whoever that is, they're no joke!)
Whoever that is, they're no joke!)
Finn
Satan, who is that?
Satan
That's the Wicked Dragon, Shen Long.
Da Vinci
For a dragon, it has a lot of human-like
physical traits.
physical traits.
Finn
It's not just a girl, though. It's something
inhuman.
inhuman.
Luna
So that's the Wicked Dragon? But then,
what about Crescent?
what about Crescent?
Luna
Hey, do you know a dragon named
Crescent?
Crescent?
Shen Long
Crescent... No. I've never heard of such a
dragon.
dragon.
Luna
Oh... I'm kind of relieved and kind of
disappointed...
disappointed...
Finn
Are you really the Wicked Dragon?
Shen Long
I've been called that before.
Finn
If that's true, you're a threat to the world.
I have to stop you.
I have to stop you.
Shen Long
Interesting. Come and try.
Luna
Eeeek!
Solas
Wha—!
Finn
An earthquake!?
Da Vinci
It wouldn't be wise to fight here. The
village could suffer damage.
village could suffer damage.
Finn
You're right... Almost.
We shouldn't fight her at all.
We shouldn't fight her at all.
Finn
(That attack was clearly meant as a warning.
It was to dissuade us from fighting.)
It was to dissuade us from fighting.)
Finn
(Even though she could probably just
crush us like bugs beneath her feet...)
crush us like bugs beneath her feet...)
Shen Long
Lowering your sword? Wise choice.
Finn
Shen Long, let me ask you something.
Finn
Is it true that you once almost destroyed
the nearby village?
the nearby village?
Shen Long
Yes. No matter how you look at it, it was
my doing.
my doing.
Finn
(So it's true... But she sounds like she
regrets it?)
regrets it?)
Finn
Can I ask you one more thing? Whose face
are you wearing?
are you wearing?
Finn
I feel like I've seen it somewhere...
Luna
Ah, the statue of the hero!
Finn
Right! You look exactly like her. Why did you
take that form?
take that form?
Shen Long
A hero, huh? Humans have such
convenient concepts.
convenient concepts.
Shen Long
Come to think of it, I have something to ask
of you.
of you.
Shen Long
If you agree, I'll pardon your trespassing.
Finn
...
Finn
All right, I'll do what you ask.
Da Vinci
(whisper) Finn, are you sure about this?
Finn
(whisper) Yes, I have a feeling we can reach
an understanding.
an understanding.
Shen Long
Human child, what is your name?
Finn
Finn. This is Da Vinci, and these two behind
me are Luna and Solas.
me are Luna and Solas.
Finn
The one over there is Satan.
Shen Long
Well then, Finn. In the village, there
should be a necklace just like this one.
should be a necklace just like this one.
Shen Long
I want you to find it.
Finn
It looks like the gemstone is half of a
bigger whole...
bigger whole...
Finn
And you're saying there's one just like it
in the village?
in the village?
Shen Long
There should be.
Finn
All right. I'll search for it.
Shen Long
I shall also give you some information.
Consider it a token of my good will.
Consider it a token of my good will.
Shen Long
The young one over there was asking about
a dragon named Crescent, correct?
a dragon named Crescent, correct?
Shen Long
Is it a black dragon?
Luna
Yes! He's our friend!
Shen Long
A friend, you say...
Shen Long
Dragons are by nature enemies of
humanity.
humanity.
Shen Long
If you keep calling us friends, one day our
fangs might pierce your heart.
fangs might pierce your heart.
Luna
Are you saying that we might get into
a fight with Crescent? That's okay.
a fight with Crescent? That's okay.
Luna
Fighting is normal between friends.
I fought with Solas not so long ago.
I fought with Solas not so long ago.
Luna
And after the fight, we became closer!
Shen Long
You think you can "become close" with
a dragon?
a dragon?
Luna
Sure, I can. Dragon, human, what's the
difference?
difference?
Shen Long
Foolish...
Shen Long
Be that as it may, that black dragon will
appear before me eventually.
appear before me eventually.
Luna
Really!?
Shen Long
Of course.
Luna
Crescent will come here! You heard that,
Solas?
Solas?
Solas
In that case, it might be better to wait
here than to try to search for him.
here than to try to search for him.
Solas
Let's stay positive and do our best for now.
Finn
Shen Long, we'll go search the village for
that necklace now, if that's all right.
that necklace now, if that's all right.
Shen Long
Yes, go before I change my mind.
Finn
Once I find the necklace, there's
something else I want to ask you.
something else I want to ask you.
Shen Long
This is getting tedious. Are you looking for
trouble, after all?
trouble, after all?
Finn
Okay, okay. Let's all return to the village.
Luna
See you later, Shen Long. Thanks for the
information!
information!
Shen Long
...
Shen Long
Friends, huh...
Satan's Minion A
We got sidelined.
Satan's Minion B
So it seems they are not going to fight?
Satan
Hmph, just as planned. This way, we wear
down her will to fight bit by bit!
down her will to fight bit by bit!
Satan's Minion C
Incredible, Your Atrociousness! Was that
part of your plan as well?
part of your plan as well?
Satan
Naturally. Who do you think I am? Let's
go before we lose them.
go before we lose them.
Half a Gem, Half a Promise
Luna
A necklace, huh... How do we start looking?
Solas
We'll have to ask around, I guess.
Finn
In a village this size, it probably won't
take too long.
take too long.
Da Vinci
Just be careful not to come off as threatening,
or we won't get any information at all.
or we won't get any information at all.
Satan
The Demon Overlord doesn't need to be
told that. We'll find it first!
told that. We'll find it first!
Satan's Minions
Hurraaaah!!!
Luna
Sounds promising.
Solas
I'm a little worried.
Satan
You there, stop right now!
Village Boy
Uh, but I'm on my way to play with my
friends...
friends...
Satan
I don't care! Go fetch all the necklaces from
your house and bring them here!
your house and bring them here!
Satan
That's an order from the Demon Overlord!
Satan's Minion A
Our lady's orders are absolute!
Satan's Minion B
Defiance will not be tolerated!
Village Boy
Wh-What... Waaaaaaaah!
Satan
Huh? What are you crying about?
Hey, stop crying already!
Hey, stop crying already!
Luna
Sattie, you can't just go around making
kids cry!
kids cry!
Satan
Th-That wasn't my intention! I was just
gathering information, that's all!
gathering information, that's all!
Village Boy
Waaaaaaaaaaah! I'm scared!
Moooom! Waaaah!!!
Moooom! Waaaah!!!
Satan
There he goes...
Finn
Well, even if you hadn't done anything, Aeon
Knights are probably just too scary for kids.
Knights are probably just too scary for kids.
Satan's Minions
W-We're sorry...
Satan
No, it's my fault. Believe it or not, even
the Demon Overlord can make mistakes...
the Demon Overlord can make mistakes...
Satan
Next time I'll try a gentler approach.
Satan's Army, follow me!
Satan's Army, follow me!
Satan's Minions
Yes, ma'am!
Solas
Is it really okay to just let them go again?
Finn
Yeah, I think they'll be fine now. They've
learned their lesson.
learned their lesson.
Finn
All right, let's continue our own search.
Da Vinci
No necklace in sight, huh?
Finn
Well, "a necklace with half a gemstone" is
not a lot to work with...
not a lot to work with...
Finn
But if we keep asking around, we're bound
to find it sooner or later.
to find it sooner or later.
Da Vinci
True. Let's keep at it.
Luna
Finn! We found it, we found it!!!
Finn
Really!?
Luna
Yeah, Solas is getting the exact location
right now!
right now!
Da Vinci
Let's go check it out!
Finn
Excuse me, do you have a moment to talk?
Lilia
Sure! Just a second.
Finn
Sorry to bother you—Oh, it's you, Lilia.
Lilia
You're the travelers who helped with the
snow shoveling! Thank you again!
snow shoveling! Thank you again!
Lilia
My grandma and everyone in the village
are really happy!
are really happy!
Da Vinci
No, no, it's the greatest honor for an
inventor to have their inventions be used.
inventor to have their inventions be used.
Lilia
By the way, did you find that dragon you
were looking for?
were looking for?
Finn
Yeah, sort of. Tell me, Lilia, is this your
house?
house?
Lilia
Yes. My parents went down the mountain
to shop. Do you need something?
to shop. Do you need something?
Finn
We heard from some villagers that there's
a necklace with half a gemstone here.
a necklace with half a gemstone here.
Lilia
A necklace with half a gemstone...
Lilia
Oh, yes! We have one! It's my grandpa's
treasure!
treasure!
Luna
Great, that must be it!
Lilia
But why are you asking about it?
Finn
The dragon we're looking for asked us to
find that necklace.
find that necklace.
Lilia
The dragon asked for it?
Finn
Could you tell me the story behind that
necklace?
necklace?
Lilia
Um, let me think... I think I heard the
village chief talk about it once...
village chief talk about it once...
Lilia
Oh, right! A long time ago, a couple split a
gemstone and each kept one half.
gemstone and each kept one half.
Luna
Wow, sharing a gemstone with a loved
one? That's so romantic.
one? That's so romantic.
Lilia
Yeah! That's why I remember it. It was
a custom from a long time ago.
a custom from a long time ago.
Village Chief
Excuse me, Lilia.
Lilia
Oh, what brings you here, sir?
Village Chief
I heard our visitors were at this house.
Village Chief
You are searching for a necklace, right?
Have you found it?
Have you found it?
Finn
Yes. We believe the necklace this family has
might be the one we're looking for.
might be the one we're looking for.
Finn
It was made using a split gemstone.
Village Chief
Ah, a necklace with a split gemstone...
That brings back memories.
That brings back memories.
Village Chief
You don't see those around nowadays.
Village Chief
Who'd have thought you were looking for
the counterpart of our hero's necklace.
the counterpart of our hero's necklace.
Finn
Oh, is there a connection between this
necklace and the village hero?
necklace and the village hero?
Village Chief
Yes. An ancestor of this family was
childhood friends with our hero.
childhood friends with our hero.
Village Chief
She had the other necklace, or so they say.
Lilia
What!? Really!?
Village Chief
Why are you so surprised? That's why it's
your family's heirloom.
your family's heirloom.
Village Chief
Someone must have told you this before.
Lilia
Oh, right. Grandpa said something like
that once.
that once.
Finn
In that case, why does Shen Long have the
hero's necklace?
hero's necklace?
Da Vinci
Well, the Wicked Dragon was supposed to
have been sealed by her.
have been sealed by her.
Da Vinci
Do you think she's seeking revenge now?
Finn
Seeking revenge on the hero's lover, huh...
Woman's voice
Eeeeeek!
Luna
What was that?
Solas
Is Shen Long here!?
Finn
What's going on?
Villager B
A dragon! A huge dragon's just flown past
here! I'm so scared...
here! I'm so scared...
Villager A
H-Hey... Look at the mountain peak!
Solas
What on Erden...
Luna
Just how many of them are there!?
Da Vinci
Could this be the next disaster?
Finn
Sir, the dragons will be here any moment.
We need to start evacuation now!
We need to start evacuation now!
Village Chief
No. We've already discussed it, and no one
here is willing to abandon the village.
here is willing to abandon the village.
Village Chief
Our souls are tied to this land.
Solas
But these aren't just any ordinary monsters.
Village Chief
We know. We are prepared.
Finn
All right.
Solas
Finn?
Finn
I was born in a village just like this one.
Finn
I know why you wouldn't want to leave
your home all too well.
your home all too well.
Finn
But even more than that, I don't want to
see anyone die.
see anyone die.
Finn
So please, stay inside the sturdiest
buildings you can find.
buildings you can find.
Village Chief
Thank you for your understanding. I'll pass
your instructions on to the villagers.
your instructions on to the villagers.
Da Vinci
You're such an idealist, Finn. You think
you can save everybody here...
you can save everybody here...
Finn
You have your own ideals, don't you,
Da Vinci?
Da Vinci?
Da Vinci
W-Well, of course! None of my inventions
could be born without ideals!
could be born without ideals!
Da Vinci
Let's see, we're going to be fighting
multiple large dragons...
multiple large dragons...
Da Vinci
You'll protect me when the need arises,
right, Crestbearer?
right, Crestbearer?
Finn
Yeah, you can count on me.
Da Vinci
Hehe, just like I thought. It's reassuring
to hear that.
to hear that.
Luna
What are you doing, Sattie? Sneaking
away?
away?
Satan
H-How rude! I'm definitely not!
Satan
It's just, the Demon Overlord is supposed
to stand back and oversee everything!
to stand back and oversee everything!
Finn
Careful, if you stand too far back, you
might become a target instead.
might become a target instead.
Satan
W-What!?
Finn
If you're planning to run, at least wait
until we clear a path.
until we clear a path.
Satan
I-I said I'm not trying to run—
Solas
There's no shame in retreating. In the end,
to survive is to win. That's what I think.
to survive is to win. That's what I think.
Satan
The Demon Overlord won't be lectured
by some weak kid...
by some weak kid...
Solas
Yeah, I'm not very strong.
Solas
And I'm a coward.
Solas
If Luna hadn't dragged me along, I'd
probably still be stuck in our old village.
probably still be stuck in our old village.
Solas
But I'm changing. I've grown. I'm not the
person I used to be anymore.
person I used to be anymore.
Solas
I'll do my best to survive and help others
survive too.
survive too.
Solas
And right now, the best way to do that is
to stay and fight.
to stay and fight.
Luna
Getting all deep, Solas?
Solas
Is that a bad thing? It's true. I've learned
a lot, thanks to you.
a lot, thanks to you.
Solas
Also, one thing hasn't changed: I want to
keep adventuring. With you and Crescent.
keep adventuring. With you and Crescent.
Luna
Yeah... Me too, Solas!
Satan
Weaklings... All of you...
Grandmother
Oh my, you're still here, dearie? You should
get to safety soon.
get to safety soon.
Satan
What about you? Why are you still out
here? Didn't you hear the order to hide?
here? Didn't you hear the order to hide?
Grandmother
Not that many sturdy buildings in this
village. It's better for a youngster
village. It's better for a youngster
Grandmother
with a long future ahead to survive than
an old granny with not much time left.
an old granny with not much time left.
Grandmother
Come on now, you're still young. You
should hurry and run away.
should hurry and run away.
Satan
...
Satan
Are you kidding me! I am the evil Demon
Overlord!
Overlord!
Satan
Let the dragons come! I'm going to crush
them all!
them all!
Finn
Are you sure you're up to this, Satan?
Satan
That's it, I'm punching the next person who
patronizes me, no matter who they are!
patronizes me, no matter who they are!
Finn
Got it. Happy to fight by your side.
Don't let your guard down!
Don't let your guard down!
Satan
Come, my army of darkness! Let's show
them what we've got!
them what we've got!
Satan's Minions
Hurraaah! For our lady's glory!
Luna
The dragons are coming!
Satan
Come at meeeeeeeee!
The Dragons Arrive
Flock of Dragons
GRRRROOOOAR!!
Finn
We're the first and last line of defense here.
If we fail, it's over.
If we fail, it's over.
Finn
Don't take a single step back! Fight with
all your might from the start!
all your might from the start!
Da Vinci
This is my special bazooka! I can finally
test it out properly. Time to blast away!
test it out properly. Time to blast away!
Solas
Luna, we really need to nail our teamwork
this time. No crashing into each other, okay?
this time. No crashing into each other, okay?
Luna
Just keep up with me and it'll be fine,
Solas!
Solas!
Luna
Kaizermaw, super speed mode—
Brash Strike!
Brash Strike!
Kaizermaw
Roarrr!
Solas
You started too early!
Go, Blazewolf!
Go, Blazewolf!
Blazewolf
Grrrrrrrr!
Flock of Dragons
Grrrroaaaaar!
Satan
Satan's Army, obliterate these dragons!
Satan's Minion A
Yaaaaaaaaaaah!
Flock of Dragons
Grrraaaaaaargh!
Satan
Take this!
Ultra Evil Demon Beam!
Ultra Evil Demon Beam!
Flock of Dragons
Grrroaaar... Arrrgh...
Finn
Haaaaah!
Flock of Dragons
Grrrrrgh!
Finn
(Their power and numbers are quite
something, but we're making progress...)
something, but we're making progress...)
Finn
(At this rate, we should—)
Luna
Uh... Is that what I think it is?
Finn
No...
Flock of Dragons
GRRRROOOOOOAAAAR!!!
Solas
Another wave of dragons!?
Satan
No fair! We were already outnumbered!
Da Vinci
What do we do, Finn? If they keep this up,
we'll be whittled down to nothing soon.
we'll be whittled down to nothing soon.
Finn
(She's right. At this rate, none of us will
survive.)
survive.)
Finn
I'll draw the dragons' attention! The rest
of you, run—
of you, run—
Lilia
No! You can't die for us to live! That's
absolutely not okay!
absolutely not okay!
Finn
Lilia! What are you doing here!? You need
to hide!
to hide!
Lilia
I can't fight, but I want to do something
for our village!
for our village!
Finn
(The light in her eyes... It might not be a
special power like my crest...)
special power like my crest...)
Finn
(But it's the will to protect those you hold
dear, a power that everyone has!)
dear, a power that everyone has!)
???
I will not let you touch this village.
—
Solas
What was that pillar of light!?
Luna
Look at the dragons! They're retreating!
Finn
That light must have scared them. But who
caused it?
caused it?
Villager A
Incredible! Hey, everyone, it's over!
Villager B
The village is safe!
Village Chief
Thank you so, so much. I don't know how
to express our gratitude...
to express our gratitude...
Finn
Is anyone injured, sir?
Village Chief
One person twisted their ankle while
fleeing, but no one was hurt in the battle.
fleeing, but no one was hurt in the battle.
Village Chief
You did an excellent job!
Finn
That's a relief.
Grandmother
Did you fight too, dear?
Satan
Me? Of course I did! That's what Demon
Overlords do!
Overlords do!
Grandmother
Then you deserve a reward! I'll prepare
a whole feast for you!
a whole feast for you!
Satan
U-Uhhh... Can you keep it on the smaller
side this time, please...
side this time, please...
Villager A
What's going on!?
Villager B
An earthquake! And it's a big one!
Villager C
Wait, no... The mountain is erupting!? I see
smoke!
smoke!
Village Chief
On the day of the dragon raid, the highest
peak of the Silverdrake Mountains
peak of the Silverdrake Mountains
Village Chief
spewed rocks, smoke, and fire... Just as the
legend says.
legend says.
Village Chief
The Wicked Dragon is furious!
Luna
Hey, Solas! Look! Isn't that Crescent!?
Solas
It is!
Crescent!
Crescent!
Satan
Wait, you two! How dare you leave your
leader behind!
leader behind!
Satan's Minions
Your Nefariousness! Wait for us!
Da Vinci
Finn, let's go too.
Finn
Yeah, let's hurry!
Light vs. Shadow
—Silverdrake Mountains.
A jagged ridgeline of towering summits.
Flock of Dragons
Grrrroooooaaaar!
Shen Long
You've made quite a ruckus, you insolent
brats.
brats.
Flock of Dragons
Graarrrgh!
Shen Long
Challenging me to battle is in your nature,
I suppose...
I suppose...
Shen Long
But if you think you stand a chance, think
again!
again!
Flock of Dragons
Grrrr...
Flock of Dragons
Graaaaarrrr...
Flock of Dragons
Guh...
Shen Long
The small fry just keep swimming in...
You must be the one who led them here,
You must be the one who led them here,
Shen Long
Dragon Lord of Shadow.
Dragon of Shadow
So you are the Dragon Lord of Light... Or
rather, what is left of you.
rather, what is left of you.
Dragon of Shadow
Your power and aura match the memories
I have inherited.
I have inherited.
Dragon of Shadow
But what is this flimsy form of yours?
Shen Long
You didn't come here to talk, did you,
Diabolos?
Diabolos?
Diabolos
You are quite right. Let us begin this
inevitable showdown—
inevitable showdown—
Diabolos
The ageless duel between light and
darkness!
darkness!
Diabolos
Grrrroargh!
Shen Long
Is that all? Not even sufficient for a
warm-up.
warm-up.
Diabolos
Your power is as vexing as I remember.
Diabolos
However, choosing that frail body as your
successor was a grave mistake... Grooargh!
successor was a grave mistake... Grooargh!
Shen Long
Ngh!
Shen Long
(As expected, a worthy opponent...)
Shen Long
(This won't be as painless as dealing with
those weaklings earlier.)
those weaklings earlier.)
Shen Long
(I'm sorry for treating the body you lent
me like this...)
me like this...)
Shen Long
(Rias.)
I met Rias about a hundred years ago.
She had the audacity to enter my domain
without permission.
without permission.
I can still hear the steady echo of her
footsteps.
footsteps.
Shen Long
...?
Shen Long
Who are you? Why have you entered my
domain?
domain?
Lost Girl
Uh, sorry about that. I got lost.
Shen Long
Don't you realize where you are? Who I am?
Lost Girl
Umm, give me a second... I can't seem to
think straight. I'm so exhausted.
think straight. I'm so exhausted.
Lost Girl
Oh, wait... Is this the forbidden area?
Then you must be Shen Long.
Then you must be Shen Long.
Shen Long
That is correct. I am the fearsome
Shen Long.
Shen Long.
Lost Girl
Wow, really? That's so cool! You're not what I
imagined, though. I thought you'd be scarier.
imagined, though. I thought you'd be scarier.
Shen Long
Are you mocking me, child?
Lost Girl
I'm telling you, I don't have the energy to
mock anyone. I'm completely drained.
mock anyone. I'm completely drained.
Lost Girl
Dried out like laundry in the sun.
Lost Girl
And I've had enough scolding for one day.
I'm sleepy, so good night.
I'm sleepy, so good night.
Shen Long
You insolent little—
Shen Long
What is wrong with her...
Shen Long
(Just an ill-mannered, cheeky girl—
nothing more.)
nothing more.)
Shen Long
(Nevertheless, slitting a sleeping child's
throat does not become a Dragon Lord.)
throat does not become a Dragon Lord.)
Shen Long
(I suppose it won't hurt to let her stay for the
night.)
night.)
Lost Girl
Ahhh, what a beautiful morning!
Shen Long
I can't believe you truly slept here the
whole night.
whole night.
Shen Long
How impertinent. Didn't you fear being
eaten?
eaten?
Lost Girl
Well, you didn't eat me, did you?
Shen Long
Insufferable child...
Rias
I have a name, you know. I'm Rias. Pleased
to meet you, kind-hearted Shen Long.
to meet you, kind-hearted Shen Long.
Shen Long
Kind-hearted?
Rias
Yup. Everyone in the village is scared of
you, but I don't feel that way at all.
you, but I don't feel that way at all.
Rias
Well, see you later∼
Shen Long
...Don't you dare come here again, you brat.
It seems my words fell on deaf ears.
Three days later, the girl appeared again.
Rias
Hey, Shen Long∼
I brought you some leftovers!
I brought you some leftovers!
Rias
Ah, there you are. Here, have a rice cake.
Shen Long
I don't want it. Go away.
Rias
But you like rice cakes, right? You eat the
ones we offer on New Year's, every year.
ones we offer on New Year's, every year.
Shen Long
That's because they are offerings.
Rias
Then let's say this is an offering too. Here
you go.
you go.
Shen Long
Your irreverence knows no bounds, girl.
Rias
It's Rias, R-i-a-s!
Rias
If you can't remember people's names,
you won't make any friends, you know?
you won't make any friends, you know?
Shen Long
Silence. I don't have friends. I don't need
them.
them.
Rias
Oh, then I'll be your friend! Is that okay?
Shen Long
...
Rias
Silence means consent, or so the traveling
merchant said.
merchant said.
Rias
Yay, I'm friends with Shen Long now♪
Shen Long
I was simply too dumbfounded to respond
to your nonsense.
to your nonsense.
Rias
Now we can chat like friends do!
Shen Long
Sigh.
Shen Long
Talking to you is exhausting.
Rias
Great, let's start! What should we talk
about... Ah!
about... Ah!
Rias
A group of monsters appeared on the
outskirts of the village, I think yesterday.
outskirts of the village, I think yesterday.
Rias
Was that because you were angry?
Shen Long
Foolish talk... As if my anger could make
monsters attack.
monsters attack.
Rias
So it wasn't your fault! The whole village
was in an uproar, saying it was
was in an uproar, saying it was
Rias
your wrath and such.
Shen Long
It seems you didn't think that was the
case.
case.
Rias
Of course not. I already knew you weren't
like that. You're nice.
like that. You're nice.
Shen Long
Hmph, nonsense.
Rias
I'll go tell everyone that Shen Long would
never do such a thing!
never do such a thing!
Rias
They won't be happy to hear I entered the
forbidden area, but I don't care.
forbidden area, but I don't care.
Shen Long
Why would you do that?
Rias
Do what?
Shen Long
Why defend me, especially if it means
getting in trouble with the villagers?
getting in trouble with the villagers?
Shen Long
Why won't you just leave me alone?
Rias
Because we're friends. It makes me sad
that my friend is misunderstood.
that my friend is misunderstood.
Shen Long
I am a godlike being. The idea that I'd be
"friends" with you is ridiculous.
"friends" with you is ridiculous.
Shen Long
Your impertinence never fails to astonish.
Shen Long
It seems to me it's an intrinsic flaw on your
personality.
personality.
Rias
"Intrinsic"? You sure like difficult words...
Hmmm.
Hmmm.
Shen Long
It means it's in your nature, something you
were born with.
were born with.
Shen Long
I will forever remember you as Rias the
impertinent.
impertinent.
Rias
You just called me by my name! Yay!
Shen Long
Ugh... Stay away from me.
Rias
Aw, come on, why so mean?
Shen Long
Just because, you insolent little brat.
Rias visited me time and time again,
sharing stories about the village.
sharing stories about the village.
Things that happened that day, examples
of human kindness, the sights she saw...
of human kindness, the sights she saw...
Listening to her, I somehow began to feel
almost as if I had been part of the village.
almost as if I had been part of the village.
As if I had been living there among her
people.
people.
I even dreamed about it.
In my dreams, I was the same height as
Rias, sitting at a table,
Rias, sitting at a table,
laughing with others during a meal.
And then one day, the village was attacked
by Diabolos.
by Diabolos.
Rias and I fought with all our might to
defend it.
defend it.
Though we managed to drive the dragon
away, Rias was severely injured.
away, Rias was severely injured.
My own body was riddled with wounds as
well. I had lost almost all of my senses.
well. I had lost almost all of my senses.
Shen Long
Huff... Huff...
Rias
Shen Long... Are you okay!?
Shen Long
Worry about yourself... Gah... Huff, huff...
Rias
W-Why...
Rias
You never cared about the village... Why
would you go to such lengths to protect it...
would you go to such lengths to protect it...
Shen Long
It was...a whim... Nothing more...
Shen Long
So... Is the village...safe?
Rias
Well...
Rias
A large part got burned...
The houses... The people...
The houses... The people...
Shen Long
It was my power that burned it, wasn't it...
What have I done... What have I done...
What have I done... What have I done...
Rias
You protected us from that evil dragon,
Shen Long!
Shen Long!
Shen Long
It came here because of fate... The tie
between light and darkness...
between light and darkness...
Shen Long
The village burned...because of me...
Shen Long
Gah... Cough...
Rias
Shen Long!
Rias
Come with me to the village! The doctor
might still be there!
might still be there!
Shen Long
No human can treat me... This is the end...
Shen Long
My memories and power will be passed on
to a successor...
to a successor...
Shen Long
Though considering how much power I
just expended...and these wounds...
just expended...and these wounds...
Shen Long
I cannot predict how the next vessel will fare...
Rias
Shen Long, use me.
Shen Long
Use you...?
Rias
Make me your vessel. I'll become the next
Shen Long.
Shen Long.
Shen Long
Don't be foolish... If I do that...you'll lose
your identity, your humanity...
your identity, your humanity...
Shen Long
Didn't I tell you? I am a godlike being...
Rias
And I told you I'm your friend. I can't just
stand by when you're in need.
stand by when you're in need.
Shen Long
Are you...sure about this?
Rias
Yes. That way, we can protect our village
together. Forever and ever.
together. Forever and ever.
Shen Long
...Very well, Rias. I promise we will.
Reawakened Memories
Diabolos
How weak you have grown, Shen Long.
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
Shen Long
I'm sorry, Rias. It seems I can no longer
keep my promise...
keep my promise...
Diabolos
It appears the war between light and
shadow ends here.
shadow ends here.
Diabolos
With a resounding victory of the darkness.
Diabolos
Now, allow me to shorten your suffering—
???
BOOM!!!
Diabolos
W-What was that?
Da Vinci
Big Boom Bazooka 22. This prototype
prioritizes operability over lethality,
prioritizes operability over lethality,
Da Vinci
with smaller, portable rounds—
Finn
Da Vinci, now's not the time!
Da Vinci
Right, apologies! Once I get started, it's hard
to stop...
to stop...
Luna
There you are, Crescent! Finally!
Diabolos
To think you would follow me even here,
human children...
human children...
Luna
Of course we did! We'll follow you no
matter where you go!
matter where you go!
Solas
Yes! Because you're Crescent! Our friend!
Diabolos
Crescent no longer exists. I am Diabolos,
Dragon Lord of Shadow.
Dragon Lord of Shadow.
Diabolos
Now, step aside! You are standing between
me and the life I am destined to extinguish.
me and the life I am destined to extinguish.
Finn
I won't let you!
Shen Long
Why are you protecting me?
Finn
Because there is something I need to ask
you about. For the sake of saving this world.
you about. For the sake of saving this world.
Shen Long
I see... So it is the world you seek to protect.
Shen Long
Even so, this dragon's power is immense.
No mere human could possibly withstand it.
No mere human could possibly withstand it.
Finn
Well, we have to try anyway.
Shen Long
What an arrogant human... You should learn
that some things are just impossible.
that some things are just impossible.
Shen Long
If you leave now, he won't kill you. I am
his target.
his target.
Finn
Sacrificing yourself to let us escape, huh?
You really are kind-hearted.
You really are kind-hearted.
Shen Long
Kind-hearted...
Finn
Yes. You're desperately trying to protect
someone...or the memory of them. Right?
someone...or the memory of them. Right?
Shen Long
...
Da Vinci
Everything's ready over here, Finn.
Finn
Let's do this, Da Vinci!
Hit him with everything you've got!
Hit him with everything you've got!
Da Vinci
Here we go, the experiment of the century!
Sooo exciting! Boom!!!
Sooo exciting! Boom!!!
Diabolos
W-What... The power of light!?
Da Vinci
Exactly! A round filled with compressed
light-type magic to purify dark energy.
light-type magic to purify dark energy.
Da Vinci
Experiment successful!
Diabolos
Curse you, humans!
Da Vinci
Oh, such powerful retaliation! This is bound
to yield valuable data.
to yield valuable data.
Da Vinci
Exceeding power limits now!
Satan
What in Erden is going on here!?
Satan's Minion A
It seems we arrived too late...
Satan
Whatever! We're fighting that dragon, right?
I'll wipe it out!!
I'll wipe it out!!
Diabolos
Who do you take me for!?
Da Vinci
Agh!
Satan
Eeek!
Satan's Minions
My lady!
Finn
He's so strong...
Da Vinci
As expected of a legendary dragon!
Da Vinci
All my defensive inventions stopped working
after that last attack!
after that last attack!
Finn
Okay, this is getting serious. Thank you,
Da Vinci. You can leave the rest to me.
Da Vinci. You can leave the rest to me.
Da Vinci
I refuse.
Finn
Refuse? You're already barely holding on!
Da Vinci
That's true, but I'm not done experimenting
yet.
yet.
Da Vinci
I can't just stand idle after experiencing
such a high-powered attack!
such a high-powered attack!
Finn
All right, all right. You're really
something else, Da Vinci.
something else, Da Vinci.
Finn
Promise me you'll retreat if things get
too dangerous.
too dangerous.
Finn
We can't protect people if we end up needing
protection ourselves.
protection ourselves.
Da Vinci
Understood!
Satan's Minion A
Your Sinisterness, are you all right!?
Satan
I-I thought I was going to die... Are you all
okay? No injuries?
okay? No injuries?
Satan's Minion B
Yes, we are fine. An Aeon Knight isn't so
easily harmed!
easily harmed!
Satan's Minion C
And thanks to our lady's kind words, we're
all full of fighting spirit!
all full of fighting spirit!
Satan
Kind? I'm not kind at all! I'm the Demon
Overlord!
Overlord!
Satan's Minion A
Yes, and we won't rest until you've achieved
world domination.
world domination.
Satan
I was going to say something cool like,
"stand back, he's mine"...
"stand back, he's mine"...
Satan
But if that's how you feel, I'll have you
swear loyalty to me once again!
swear loyalty to me once again!
Satan's Minion B
We'll swear it as many times as needed,
ma'am!
ma'am!
Satan's Minion C
We will always stand with you!
Satan
Go, Satan's Army, go!
Satan's Minions
YAAAAAAAAH!!!
Diabolos
Such folly, such childishness—to stand
before Diabolos, and yet show no fear...
before Diabolos, and yet show no fear...
Diabolos
Why do you insist on opposing me!?
Luna
For the sake of our companions! Our
friends!
friends!
Diabolos
Human child... Are you saying you two
will not succumb to despair either?
will not succumb to despair either?
Luna
Of course not! You're our Crescent! We
won't abandon you!
won't abandon you!
Solas
Yeah, you can stop making that scary face.
We know what your smile looks like.
We know what your smile looks like.
Solas
And we know just how much you want to
be back with us!
be back with us!
Diabolos
Silence...
Diabolos
Crescent... No longer exists in this world...
???
"Honestly... Sleeping again? Solas is
waiting for us, dinner is ready!"
waiting for us, dinner is ready!"
???
"There's no time for sleeping! Look, I have
some yummy grapes and fresh meat."
some yummy grapes and fresh meat."
Diabolos
Wh-Why...
Diabolos
Why are these memories...surfacing now...
???
"Crescent, come on! Come to me!"
Diabolos
N-No... This cannot be...
Diabolos
I am the Dragon Lord of Shadow,
Diabolos! I am not Crescent!
Diabolos! I am not Crescent!
Luna
No! You are Crescent!
Solas
You're our friend!
Diabolos
Agh... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.....
Diabolos?
So...las... Luna...!
Shen Long
I didn't think you, of all Dragon Lords, could
lose to your vessel's self, Diabolos...
lose to your vessel's self, Diabolos...
Shen Long
By getting entangled with human fate, you
too have grown weak. The tide has turned.
too have grown weak. The tide has turned.
Shen Long
It ends here, Dragon Lord of Shadow, my
fated opponent—
fated opponent—
Luna
No!
Shen Long
Do not interfere, human child. That dragon
has merely subdued Diabolos temporarily.
has merely subdued Diabolos temporarily.
Shen Long
Eventually, his power will return, and his
dark nature will reawaken.
dark nature will reawaken.
Shen Long
The best course of action is to finish him
off now.
off now.
Luna
You'll have to go through us!
Solas
Yeah, we'll protect Crescent!
Shen Long
That look in your eyes... I've seen it before.
Shen Long
Humans who call dragons friends are all
such nuisances...
such nuisances...
Solas
Uh, you're not going to fight us...?
Shen Long
I'll deliver the final blow if Diabolos awakens
within him again. Is that acceptable?
within him again. Is that acceptable?
Luna
Yes, it's fine! We won't let that happen!
Shen Long
See to it that you don't.
Finn
Shen Long, I have a question. Are you
really the legendary Wicked Dragon?
really the legendary Wicked Dragon?
Shen Long
Legends tend to grow exaggerated. Rest
assured, these calamities will soon end.
assured, these calamities will soon end.
Finn
End? Just like that?
Shen Long
Yes. Especially with Diabolos in this
state.
state.
Finn
So you weren't the cause of all this.
Da Vinci
No. It seems it happened because Diabolos
awakened within Crescent.
awakened within Crescent.
Da Vinci
It doesn't align with the legend, but what
can you do?
can you do?
Shen Long
I am tired. I will sleep now. You do what you
will.
will.
Luna
Thank you, Shen Long.
Shen Long
There's no reason for you to thank me.
Shen Long
And as for you, fledgling... Treasure your
friends.
friends.
Crescent
Luna... Solas...
Luna
Crescent! You really worried us!
Solas
Are you okay? Does anything hurt?
Crescent
Grooo... I'm...sorry... Thank you...
History Repeats Itself
—It was as Shen Long said.
The sudden calamities occurring all over
the land came to an abrupt stop.
the land came to an abrupt stop.
Da Vinci
I wasn't able to contribute much this time.
Finn
No, you did plenty. Thanks to your inventions,
we managed to hold Diabolos off.
we managed to hold Diabolos off.
Finn
And that heating device was quite the
strike of genius.
strike of genius.
Finn
It would be great if our knights could use it
once it's finished.
once it's finished.
Da Vinci
It would be my pleasure! I'll need to run
some more tests first, though.
some more tests first, though.
Da Vinci
Well then, I'll take my leave now. I have
some places to visit.
some places to visit.
Finn
I have to go too. I need to report this
incident to headquarters.
incident to headquarters.
Da Vinci
You know, after the events of the past couple
of days, I've taken a special interest in you.
of days, I've taken a special interest in you.
Da Vinci
Not just as the Crestbearer, but as an
individual.
individual.
Da Vinci
So, next time we meet, please allow me to
study you some more!
study you some more!
Finn
Haha, just go easy on me, okay?
Da Vinci
Sure, hehe.
Here, take this.
Here, take this.
Finn
What is it?
Da Vinci
Consider it a study session reservation token.
Don't lose it. See you later!
Don't lose it. See you later!
Finn
A necklace? With half a gemstone!?
Uh, Da Vinci...?
Uh, Da Vinci...?
Finn
No, knowing her, it probably doesn't
have any meaning beyond what she said...
have any meaning beyond what she said...
Finn
Anyway, I should get going.
Finn
I wonder where everyone else is...
Luna
This is a-ma-ziiiing!!! Can't you fly any
higher, Crescent?
higher, Crescent?
Crescent
Grooo... Not carrying two people.
Luna
Oh, don't hold back because of us! We
can handle this, no problem!
can handle this, no problem!
Solas
Hey, Luna! Crescent only just healed from
his injuries!
his injuries!
Luna
Come on, all his wounds closed nicely, he's
fine! I just want to see how high he can fly!
fine! I just want to see how high he can fly!
Luna
Or are you just scared of heights, Solas?
Solas
You never change, do you...
Luna
Don't get angry just because I'm right.
Solas
I'm not angry, and I'm not scared!
Crescent
Groooo! I really missed you two!
Luna
We missed you too! Let's keep on adventuring
together forever!
together forever!
Luna
But next time, let's go somewhere warm,
please! Full speed ahead, Crescent!
please! Full speed ahead, Crescent!
Solas
Luna, are you even listening? Crescent,
just take it easy, okay?
just take it easy, okay?
Crescent
Hehe, all right, let's go! Hold on tight—
Crescent
Groooooooooooooooo!
Satan
Ugh...
Satan's Minion A
Your Ominousness, maybe you shouldn't
have eaten so much...
have eaten so much...
Satan
I am the Demon Overlord! I can easily eat
all the food an old lady can prepare... Mgh...
all the food an old lady can prepare... Mgh...
Satan's Minion B
She seems to really like you, ma'am.
Satan
When I said I'm full, she said children need
food to grow and forced me to have seconds...
food to grow and forced me to have seconds...
Satan
Then again, the food was so good that
I couldn't stop eating.
I couldn't stop eating.
Satan's Minion C
It looked pretty high in calories.
Satan
You think so...?
Satan's Minion A
Well, most of it was deep-fried.
Satan
Satan's Army! Change of plans! We're
running to the neighboring country!
running to the neighboring country!
Satan's Minion B
Running!?
Satan
Move it! We have a world to dominate!
Satan's Minion A
M-My lady, wait!
Satan's Minion B
You shouldn't run right after eating that
much—Agh, honestly... Your Balefulness!
much—Agh, honestly... Your Balefulness!
Satan's Minion C
Wait for uuuuus!!!
Callen
Why are you here again?
Da Vinci
I wanted to compare my Diabolos data
with yours. And here, these are his scales.
with yours. And here, these are his scales.
Callen
Diabolos's scales, you say!?
Callen
Very well. Submit the data, we will prepare
something of equal value for exchange.
something of equal value for exchange.
Da Vinci
Thank you, Professor!
Da Vinci
I'm so excited to learn everything there is
to know about Elvenlent's technology!
to know about Elvenlent's technology!
Callen
Y-You plan to stay for a while, don't you!?
(That necklace... It was something to be
shared between lovers.)
shared between lovers.)
(Rias must have had someone she cared
for in the village.)
for in the village.)
(If only I could find them... Make sure
they're safe...)
they're safe...)
(It's the least I could do to repay her for
what she did for me and for the village...)
what she did for me and for the village...)
(Hm... Footsteps?)
Shen Long
Who dares enter my domain?
Lost Girl
Huh... Oh no, is this the forbidden area!?
Shen Long
This can't be... Rias!?
Lilia
No, I'm Lilia.
Shen Long
Ah, I see. Have you wandered in here
by mistake?
by mistake?
Lilia
Yeah, and I'm completely exhausted. Dried
out like laundry in the sun.
out like laundry in the sun.
Shen Long
...!
Shen Long
Hehe, I see, I see. Make yourself at home.
Lilia
Really? Okay! Wanna have a chat?
Shen Long
Thank you, Lilia.
Lilia
Hm? I should be the one thanking you.
But anyway!
But anyway!
Lilia
So, just the other day, our village was
attacked by dragons!
attacked by dragons!
Lilia
And then, some travelers came out and—