Prayers at the Edge of Night
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Jeanne
Sorry for the wait! I've got your shoes
right here.
right here.
Victoire
Wait, are these really my shoes?!
But... they're just like new again!
But... they're just like new again!
Jeanne
Oh, it was nothing! All I had to do was
replace the laces.
replace the laces.
Jeanne
Now for the finishing touch. A few of these
flowers on the side here, and... Tah-dah!
flowers on the side here, and... Tah-dah!
Victoire
Ah, how pretty! I've never had flower
shoes before! Thank you so much!
shoes before! Thank you so much!
Victoire
You're really, really nice, Jeanne.
Nicer than anyone.
Nicer than anyone.
Jeanne
What? Oh, I wouldn't say that...
Victoire
I would! You're the nicest person I know.
You're like a mama, but with flowers!
You're like a mama, but with flowers!
Jeanne
Heh! I'm not quite old enough to be a
mama, silly!
mama, silly!
Victoire
Hmm... fine. You're like a big sister, then.
You can be my big sis!
You can be my big sis!
Jeanne
O-oh, I...
Victoire
Is... that okay? You don't have to be, if
you don't wanna...
you don't wanna...
Jeanne
No, that's not it! I would love to be your
big sis! Nothing would make me happier!
big sis! Nothing would make me happier!
Jeanne
It's just... my own big sister... she —
Villager A
Victoire! Get back over here. You have to
stay away from the likes of Jeanne.
stay away from the likes of Jeanne.
Victoire
Huh? But why? I like talking to Jeanne...
Villager B
She's nothing but a parasite. A witch.
Come, before her filth corrupts you too.
Come, before her filth corrupts you too.
Jeanne
I'm sorry, Victoire. I'll play with you
another time, okay?
another time, okay?
Victoire
But... you shouldn't be the one saying
sorry, Jeanne!
sorry, Jeanne!
Eveline
Pardon me, but this is holy ground.
I must ask you to be more respectful.
I must ask you to be more respectful.
Villager B
Th-the High Priestess's acolyte!
My apologies!
My apologies!
Eveline
Sister Philomene has bid all hear her
speak before the purification ritual.
speak before the purification ritual.
Eveline
Everyone, please follow me into the
chapel.
chapel.
Philomene
O people of Domienne, His Radiance
shines on us this morning!
shines on us this morning!
Philomene
For centuries, demons have sprung from
the Abyssal Eye to bring calamity to us.
the Abyssal Eye to bring calamity to us.
Philomene
Chaos befalls our Belterre! The taint of
darkness spreads each passing day.
darkness spreads each passing day.
Philomene
Eight years ago, it carved a vicious wound
into Domienne, the village we call home.
into Domienne, the village we call home.
Philomene
The holy light of our altar grew dark, and
the protection of His Radiance vanished.
the protection of His Radiance vanished.
Philomene
I'm sure none of us need be reminded
how many loved ones we lost that day.
how many loved ones we lost that day.
Jeanne
..............
Philomene
We must not allow darkness to befall us
again. Our altar must forever shine!
again. Our altar must forever shine!
Philomene
Let yesterday's sorrows give us strength.
Let us always pray for a bright tomorrow.
Let us always pray for a bright tomorrow.
Philomene
Come, Eveline. Let us begin the cleansing.
Read for us the scripture of His Radiance.
Read for us the scripture of His Radiance.
Eveline
Yes, High Priestess. I shall read from
chapter 5, verse 12 of the Luminarium.
chapter 5, verse 12 of the Luminarium.
Eveline
"Givest thineself to prayer, let not thy light
dim. Cast away thy selfish desires, lest
dim. Cast away thy selfish desires, lest
Eveline
thy heart be soil'd. From the howls of the
abyss doth Hope rise, a banner upon a hill.
abyss doth Hope rise, a banner upon a hill.
Eveline
The hillwinds carry up grains of light,
and evil's boughs be broken."
and evil's boughs be broken."
Eveline
...if I may, various interpretations of this
verse exist, which I must address.
verse exist, which I must address.
Eveline
"Hope" is often thought to be a person
rather than a concept. The theory is,
rather than a concept. The theory is,
Eveline
so long as we are pious and pray devoutly,
a hero shall rise up and save us all.
a hero shall rise up and save us all.
Philomene
Now, my people, let us pray. For those
of us here, and for those we have lost.
of us here, and for those we have lost.
Villager A
For my mother, that she may rest in
peace. I pray for His Radiance's mercy.
peace. I pray for His Radiance's mercy.
Villager B
For tomorrow, that these tranquil days
may continue. I pray for His holy blessing.
may continue. I pray for His holy blessing.
Jeanne
(There's a bright light rising up from all
the worshippers...)
the worshippers...)
Victoire
Wow! Hey, Jeanne! Look at me! I'm all
sparkly and shiny!
sparkly and shiny!
Jeanne
Even you, Victoire!
Philomene
Oh, how splendid! Such brilliance could
only come from the truly pure of heart.
only come from the truly pure of heart.
Philomene
His Radiance must be pleased by the light
of His most devout followers.
of His most devout followers.
Dominique
My light... it's dim...
Villager C
As is mine... it seems... weak...
Jeanne
(...I'm not making any light at all. Why...?
Is my soul really so black?)
Is my soul really so black?)
Philomene
Good people, do not despair if your light
shines faintly.
shines faintly.
Philomene
You need only confess your sins
for your souls to be purified.
for your souls to be purified.
Philomene
To repent is to be courageous. I pray you
open your hearts for the good of all.
open your hearts for the good of all.
Villager A
M-my sickle was rusted, and the crops...
I had no choice! So, I took my neighbor's.
I had no choice! So, I took my neighbor's.
Villager C
It's my child... s-she fusses, so the last two
morning prayers, I... wasn't able to attend.
morning prayers, I... wasn't able to attend.
Philomene
Behold, how the altar glimmers from the
cleansing of their hearts!
cleansing of their hearts!
Jeanne
(...please! Let my light shine as well...
Please!)
Please!)
Jeanne
(I beg of you, oh Radiant One!
Have mercy on me!)
Have mercy on me!)
Philomene
Oh, Jeanne... Your knuckles are white.
Unfurl your fist before you injure yourself.
Unfurl your fist before you injure yourself.
Jeanne
S-Sister Philomene...
Philomene
Surely, you must realize. The shadow of
your sins chokes the light within you.
your sins chokes the light within you.
Philomene
Come now, you need only confess.
Then you too shall shine brightly.
Then you too shall shine brightly.
Jeanne
But... I've never... I have nothing...
to confess...
to confess...
Philomene
To acknowledge our sins is an unpleasant
feat, truly. But we mustn't be prideful.
feat, truly. But we mustn't be prideful.
Philomene
Now then, open your heart, child. Lest
your soul forever wander in darkness.
your soul forever wander in darkness.
Jeanne
B-but... I swear to you, truly, I've never...
Villager A
Perhaps she intends to lie, even to her
last breath!
last breath!
Villager C
I've done my part and swallowed my pride.
And yet, she persists...
And yet, she persists...
Villager B
Should the altar's light darken, it would
be the end for our village!
be the end for our village!
Villager D
Only a witch would have no light to offer
to the holy altar!
to the holy altar!
Jeanne
W-witch... no... I'm...
Eveline
Sister Philomene, surely there must be
enough light now? At least until next time.
enough light now? At least until next time.
Philomene
...very well, my dear acolyte. As you say.
We shall conclude for today.
We shall conclude for today.
Philomene
Let us take a walk through the village, so
penitents may privately speak their sins.
penitents may privately speak their sins.
Philomene
May His Radiance protect you.
Villager A
May He protect us all.
Villager B
May He protect us all.
Jeanne
I... I don't understand.
Jeanne
What am I doing wrong...?
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Dominique
The light from the ceremony today
seemed fainter than usual.
seemed fainter than usual.
Villager A
How long will it be able to keep calamity
at bay? At this rate, eventually...
at bay? At this rate, eventually...
Villager B
Indeed. Is it truly safe to let Sister Eveline
remain acolyte of the High Priestess?
remain acolyte of the High Priestess?
Dominique
Why? What has she done?
Villager B
Sister Eveline was quite close to Jeanne
and her sister Michelle as children.
and her sister Michelle as children.
Villager B
Did you not notice how she shielded that
witch from Sister Philomene's scrutiny?
witch from Sister Philomene's scrutiny?
Dominique
What? Surely you're being too suspicious...
Villager A
Hmph! If I am, explain to me why Jeanne
offered no light today!
offered no light today!
Villager A
No mistake about it. Today's ceremony
was tainted by that heretic's filth!
was tainted by that heretic's filth!
Villager B
And if Sister Eveline was protecting the
witch, she herself must also be...!
witch, she herself must also be...!
Villager A
What are we waiting for? The two of them
must be exiled, before it's too late!
must be exiled, before it's too late!
Jeanne
That's enough!
Dominique
Jeanne!
Jeanne
Say what you will about me. It's true, I
can't offer any light. But not Eveline!
can't offer any light. But not Eveline!
Jeanne
Eveline is no heretic. Her heart is pure!
So please, don't speak ill of her anymore!
So please, don't speak ill of her anymore!
Villager A
Oh? And what does a witch know of
purity? We've had enough of your lies.
purity? We've had enough of your lies.
Jeanne
They're not lies! I speak the truth, and you
know it! Eveline prays more than anyone!
know it! Eveline prays more than anyone!
Villager B
Hmph. Of course she'd make it seem that
way. She's an acolyte.
way. She's an acolyte.
Villager B
And yet her eyes are unfeeling as stone.
What's behind that cold facade of hers?
What's behind that cold facade of hers?
Jeanne
I thought she was cold too, when my sister
passed away...
passed away...
Jeanne
She didn't cry or scream. She didn't say a
word.
word.
Jeanne
And yet, to this day, I find blossoms
arranged around my sister's grave.
arranged around my sister's grave.
Jeanne
After Michelle died, I was broken. I
couldn't move, much less gather flowers.
couldn't move, much less gather flowers.
Dominique
But wait, doesn't Sister Eveline dislike
flowers...?
flowers...?
Jeanne
She does. She always said they attract
bugs, and she can't stand bugs.
bugs, and she can't stand bugs.
Jeanne
But even so, she picked them for Michelle.
For me.
For me.
Jeanne
For anyone unable to attend to their loved
ones' graves.
ones' graves.
Villager A
I... injured my leg once. Couldn't see to my
ma's grave. But I still found posies by it...
ma's grave. But I still found posies by it...
Jeanne
Eveline believes nobody should be alone,
even those who have passed on.
even those who have passed on.
Jeanne
Her faith is unparalled. She believes in
our goodness, so she prays for us all.
our goodness, so she prays for us all.
Jeanne
And you think her a witch! What witch
could ever be so selfless?
could ever be so selfless?
Villager C
What's that? There's a witch about?
Villager D
It can't be... Sister Eveline... is she
a heretic?
a heretic?
Jeanne
(Oh, no, no, no! How did this happen?
Where did all these people come from?!)
Where did all these people come from?!)
Villager B
Maybe the true witch here seeks to cast
suspicion on others. Isn't that so, Jeanne?
suspicion on others. Isn't that so, Jeanne?
Jeanne
W-what?
Villager C
A witch...?
Villager D
I believe it so! She must be!
Jeanne
No! I'm not! I... I swear it!
Jeanne
(...and yet, why wouldn't my light shine?
Could it be...? No...)
Could it be...? No...)
Dominique
That was a bit cruel, wasn't it? The girl's
gone and run off.
gone and run off.
Villager C
What of it? Even if she's not a witch, she's
no great use to the village.
no great use to the village.
Dominique
What...?
Villager C
Eight years ago, her home was almost
swallowed by darkness. Almost!
swallowed by darkness. Almost!
Villager C
It still sat inside the light of protection,
and remains there to this day.
and remains there to this day.
Villager C
So why is she roaming about town if she's
got a warm bed? It's suspicious, I say!
got a warm bed? It's suspicious, I say!
Dominique
She peddles her embroidery and her
flowers at the market. I've seen her before.
flowers at the market. I've seen her before.
Villager C
True, but what need do we have of those
silly things? Bit of a frivolity, I think.
silly things? Bit of a frivolity, I think.
Villager C
We take pity on the girl, but if you ask me,
the time for laces ended long ago.
the time for laces ended long ago.
Villager C
You know it's true. Anyone who can't give
light to the altar is useless.
light to the altar is useless.
Villager B
Worse than useless. Parasitic, I'd say.
Villager B
Well, Sister Philomene will toss the girl
out soon enough, eh?
out soon enough, eh?
Villager A
Dominique, you're being far too soft,
sympathizing with that witch.
sympathizing with that witch.
Dominique
What, me? I... I only...
Villager A
Your light's looking a bit weak as well.
Don't you become a burden on us now.
Don't you become a burden on us now.
Villager D
Perhaps if you were to confess Jeanne's
heresy to the High Priestess...
heresy to the High Priestess...
Dominique
But I don't...
Eveline
Gossip is quite the engaging past-time,
is it not?
is it not?
Dominique
S-Sister Eveline!
Eveline
Did my ears deceive me, or did I hear talk
of how the burdensome deserve exile?
of how the burdensome deserve exile?
Eveline
I suppose if that's true, we should banish
the elderly and the ill as well.
the elderly and the ill as well.
Villager C
Th-those are completely different matters!
Eveline
I think both are the same when it comes
to human compassion... or lack thereof.
to human compassion... or lack thereof.
Eveline
Why don't you confess your cruel thoughts
to the High Priestess, instead of gossip?
to the High Priestess, instead of gossip?
Villager A
Y-You...!
Villager B
Hmph! Just you wait! That witch'll show
her true colors soon!
her true colors soon!
Dominique
...yes. Perhaps the time for compassion
has ended.
has ended.
Eveline
(So that's how it is. The villagers insist on
pursuing these ridiculous accusations.)
pursuing these ridiculous accusations.)
Eveline
(But it's true that Jeanne hasn't offered
up light in some time...)
up light in some time...)
Eveline
(Can I do anything to help ensure her
safety...?)
safety...?)
Eveline
(No. I mustn't involve myself any more.
Sister Philomene would never forgive me.)
Sister Philomene would never forgive me.)
Eveline
(An acolyte rumored to be protecting a
witch, how preposterous...)
witch, how preposterous...)
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Jeanne
I shouldn't have run away like that...
I probably look more suspicious than ever.
I probably look more suspicious than ever.
Jeanne
...nothing to do about it now. Cheer up,
Jeanne. You came here for a reason.
Jeanne. You came here for a reason.
Jeanne
Mother, Father, Michelle...
I'm home.
I'm home.
Jeanne
The weather's been dreary since I last
visited, so the flowers were mostly droopy.
visited, so the flowers were mostly droopy.
Jeanne
Buuut... Tah-dah! Aren't these lovely?
I found some that stayed dry.
I found some that stayed dry.
Jeanne
Oh right, I have some here for sis's flower
crown. Let me quickly weave it together .
crown. Let me quickly weave it together .
Jeanne
...hey, Michelle? In town today, they said...
I was a witch.
I was a witch.
Jeanne
Don't laugh! I know! As if a pushover like
me could be a scary, awful witch...
me could be a scary, awful witch...
Jeanne
The villagers should be more afraid of
what they're becoming.
what they're becoming.
Jeanne
I barely recognize them anymore.
Once kind people have become cruel.
Once kind people have become cruel.
Jeanne
Even so... I can't really blame them. Maybe
you have to be cruel to survive this world.
you have to be cruel to survive this world.
Jeanne
That's all I've been able to think about
these days...
these days...
Jeanne
Argh! Snap out of it, Jeanne!
Self-pity won't change anything.
Self-pity won't change anything.
Jeanne
The villagers have good hearts. If I can
make them remember that, I'll be fine.
make them remember that, I'll be fine.
Jeanne
It's as His Radiance teaches us: Smile in
the face of adversity!
the face of adversity!
Jeanne
It's what you would do, right, Michelle?
I'm trying to be strong like you.
I'm trying to be strong like you.
Jeanne
Y'know, it's only me that can't make light.
Everyone wants to know why. I do, too.
Everyone wants to know why. I do, too.
Jeanne
I wish I had the answer. I would tell them
in a heartbeat if I could.
in a heartbeat if I could.
Jeanne
It's... scary. I'm terrified that one day, I'll
be forced out of there, into the darkness.
be forced out of there, into the darkness.
Jeanne
If that happens, I won't be able to visit
you, or Mama, or Papa anymore.
you, or Mama, or Papa anymore.
Jeanne
If that happens, I'll really be alone. All...
alone...
alone...
???
No, you won't.
Jeanne
H-huh?
???
You'll never be alone, Jeanne.
Jeanne
W-wha... That voice, it sounds... almost
like... Michelle?!
like... Michelle?!
Michelle
You're right. It's a cruel world we're
living in now.
living in now.
Michelle
But you're still out there, doing the best
you can to make people smile every day.
you can to make people smile every day.
Michelle
You'd never let anyone feel alone.
So you'll never be alone either!
So you'll never be alone either!
Michelle
That's how it works, right? Can't be alone
if someone's by your side.
if someone's by your side.
Jeanne
I... I...
Michelle
What's that face? You're gonna swallow
a bug if you don't close your mouth.
a bug if you don't close your mouth.
Jeanne
I'm... dreaming. Right? Right. Yes. I fell
asleep by the grave! Indeed. Yes.
asleep by the grave! Indeed. Yes.
Michelle
Fraid not, sis. You're wide awake.
Michelle
Honestly, people these days, not believing
a miracle right in front of their eyes.
a miracle right in front of their eyes.
Michelle
Belterre can't win this war without faith.
Can't I get a smile from my own sister?
Can't I get a smile from my own sister?
Jeanne
Waaaaaaaah!!
Michelle
Wha — ?!
That's not a smile!
That's not a smile!
Jeanne
Ghost! Ghost, there's a ghost!!
Michelle
How rude! Calling your own sweet sister
a ghost! That stings, you know!
a ghost! That stings, you know!
Jeanne
...of course. Silly me, ghosts aren't real.
I've just gone crazy.
I've just gone crazy.
Michelle
...this is gonna be harder than I thought.
Do you not see the wings and halo?!
Do you not see the wings and halo?!
Michelle
I'm obviously an angel! Not a ghost, not a
hallucination! If you don't believe me...
hallucination! If you don't believe me...
Michelle
Maybe a little tickle attack will convince
you!
you!
Jeanne
Ack! Mercy! Have meeercy...?! Wait, I...
I remember this...
I remember this...
Jeanne
This is just how Michelle and I used to
play together! I feel... safe?
play together! I feel... safe?
Michelle
That's because your big sister is here, silly.
You'll always be safe with me.
You'll always be safe with me.
Jeanne
Always safe, huh? That sounds...
really nice...
really nice...
Jeanne
Ahh, no! What am I thinking?! Time to
come back to the real world, Jeanne!
come back to the real world, Jeanne!
Jeanne
Right! I'll go visit Eveline! She'll know
what to do about a ghost!
what to do about a ghost!
Michelle
That know-it-all? She's just gonna say,
"Oh? Interesting," then shoo you away.
"Oh? Interesting," then shoo you away.
Jeanne
If I wanted a ghost's opinion, I would ask
for it!
for it!
Jeanne
Eveline! Eveline, I need heeeelp!!
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Jeanne
Eveliiiiiine! Please, h-help me! There's a
g-g-ghost haunting m-me!
g-g-ghost haunting m-me!
Michelle
I told you, I'm not a ghost! Just look at
these fluffy wings! I'm a beautiful angel!
these fluffy wings! I'm a beautiful angel!
Eveline
What is it, Jeanne? You're making quite
the fuss.
the fuss.
Jeanne
Eveline, th-there's really something wrong
with me! I'm seeing... Michelle...
with me! I'm seeing... Michelle...
Eveline
As in, your twin sister Michelle?
Michelle
Evie, knock some sense into her, will you?
Calling her stunning big sis a ghost...
Calling her stunning big sis a ghost...
Eveline
...take a deep breath, Jeanne.
Sister Philomene is here. I'll go fetch her.
Sister Philomene is here. I'll go fetch her.
Michelle
Rude! Don't just talk over people! If you
act like a brat, I'll punish you like one!
act like a brat, I'll punish you like one!
Jeanne
(Ack! O-oh dear... Michelle just walloped
Eveline really hard on the backside!)
Eveline really hard on the backside!)
Eveline
Um, Jeanne? Are you there?
Jeanne
W-wha...? Didn't that hurt? ...Oh, that's
right, I keep forgetting it's all in my head.
right, I keep forgetting it's all in my head.
Eveline
Um, right...
Michelle
This brat! Ignoring me like that, I'll show
her! This time I won't hold back!
her! This time I won't hold back!
Michelle
Hah! Yah! Aaaand this! And that!
Hyaaaah!
Hyaaaah!
Jeanne
She didn't react at all. It seems Eveline
can't feel Michelle even a bit.
can't feel Michelle even a bit.
Michelle
...hmm. I see, I suppose it makes sense.
I am an angel, after all.
I am an angel, after all.
Jeanne
If you can't see her, that proves I'm crazy!
Check the scripture, maybe there's a cure!
Check the scripture, maybe there's a cure!
Eveline
Are you asking me to cast holy magic on
you? ...Unfortunately, I cannot do so.
you? ...Unfortunately, I cannot do so.
Eveline
Sister Philomene hasn't yet allowed me to
practice it. My apologies.
practice it. My apologies.
Jeanne
Oh... no, don't apologize. I'm the one who's
going insane...
going insane...
Eveline
Yes, well. I'm a little jealous of your
insanity.
insanity.
Jeanne
You are?
Eveline
Many people see their lost loved ones
again in dreams. But I never have.
again in dreams. But I never have.
Eveline
Just once more, even as a waking dream...
I'd go a little crazy to see Michelle again.
I'd go a little crazy to see Michelle again.
Jeanne
Eveline, I... I understand. You've been
grieving on your own, all this time...
grieving on your own, all this time...
Eveline
Grieving? N-No, I'm not grieving anymore.
I just think of her on occasion.
I just think of her on occasion.
Michelle
On occasion?' Yeah, right! Admit it, you've
missed me a ton!
missed me a ton!
Eveline
Even so, she persists in my thoughts.
There's a memory of her I often recall.
There's a memory of her I often recall.
Michelle
Oh, really?
Eveline
Do you remember when Michelle claimed
she pressed a flower in my Luminarium?
she pressed a flower in my Luminarium?
Eveline
"I pressed it just for you," she said. She
was so proud. I couldn't wait to see.
was so proud. I couldn't wait to see.
Eveline
Yet when I opened my scriptures, I saw
not a pressed flower, but...
not a pressed flower, but...
Michelle
A worm! Clever, right? A book-worm for
our little bookworm!
our little bookworm!
Eveline
...a worm. An awful, creepy, dirty worm.
I shudder just remembering it.
I shudder just remembering it.
Jeanne
(That's right. They may have been close,
but they bickered like a married couple.)
but they bickered like a married couple.)
Eveline
I'm loath to disrespect the dead, but I'd
have some choice words for your sister.
have some choice words for your sister.
Jeanne
W-well, if it makes you feel better, by all
means speak your mind...
means speak your mind...
Michelle
Hey! And here I was, being all nice!
Michelle
Just because I'm dead, you think you can
say whatever you please? Is that it?
say whatever you please? Is that it?
Michelle
Think again!
Jeanne
Woah! What a strong gust of wind!
Eveline
Never mind that, look at the altar!
The candles are...
The candles are...
Jeanne
...all lit?! Is this...
Eveline
A miracle?
Michelle
Heh... looks like my heavenly power works
alright.
alright.
Michelle
Okay! Anyone who wants to hear this
angel's message, raise your hand!
angel's message, raise your hand!
Eveline
The Luminarium! It opened on its own?
But how?!
But how?!
Michelle
Jeanne, read that verse out loud.
Jeanne
O-oh, um, I'm not great at reading...
Eveline, could you help me?
Eveline, could you help me?
Eveline
Let's see...
Eveline
"Whence darkest abyss demons crawl,
their claws rendeth the city of prayer."
their claws rendeth the city of prayer."
Jeanne
The city of prayer... it couldn't be... could
it? Our village, Domienne?
it? Our village, Domienne?
Eveline
"Thither the lady Hope garbed in white
doth rise, and with her rise the people."
doth rise, and with her rise the people."
Michelle
Listen carefully, Jeanne. Repeat after me,
so Eveline can hear:
so Eveline can hear:
Michelle
"The lady Hope garbed in white is
Jeanne."
Jeanne."
Jeanne
Okay.
"The lady Hope garbed in white is..."
"The lady Hope garbed in white is..."
Jeanne
...huh? Me?!
Michelle
"This is the reason I have come to you."
Jeanne
This is the reason I have come to you...
Eveline
...Michelle?
Michelle
Yes, Evie! I'm here.
Eveline
I... don't understand. How...?
Michelle
What was that sound?!
Jeanne
Someone's there!
Dominique
Eek!
Eveline
Is that Dominique?!
Michelle
Not good! She must've overheard us!
Dominique
W-witch! The rumors are true! Y-you're...
Jeanne
No, no, no, you've got it all wrong! It's not
what you think, I swear it!
what you think, I swear it!
Dominique
I must find Sister Philomene! Turning in
a witch... maybe that will...
a witch... maybe that will...
Dominique
If you want a chance of mercy, Jeanne,
you will come with me at once!
you will come with me at once!
Eveline
Dominique, calm yourself!
Jeanne has committed no crime!
Jeanne has committed no crime!
Dominique
No! It's thanks to this heretic that my
light — no, everyone's light remains faint!
light — no, everyone's light remains faint!
Jeanne
H-hey! Let go of me, that hurts!
Michelle
Don't you dare lay a hand on my sister!
Dominique
Gyuh?!
Dominique
W-what witchcraft is this?! Some strange
power has twisted my hand!
power has twisted my hand!
Michelle
Your days of tormenting Jeanne are over!
Do you hear me?!
Do you hear me?!
Jeanne
Michelle... you're protecting me.
Jeanne
And not just now. You've never stopped...
protecting me...
protecting me...
Michelle
Well, you know. A big sister's gotta do
what she's gotta do.
what she's gotta do.
Jeanne
...it really is you. You really are here.
Eveline
Michelle...
Dominique
What should I do?! I... I must act quickly!
Villager A
Hey... the light on the altar seems to be
growing dim!
growing dim!
Villager C
It is! How can that be?! It was supposed to
be enough light for at least a week!
be enough light for at least a week!
Dominique
S-somebody! I beg of you!
Villager A
Dominique! Why, you're pale as a sheet!
What's wrong?
What's wrong?
Dominique
I was attacked by Jeanne and Sister
Eveline! By their black magic!
Eveline! By their black magic!
Villager A
Then there's no doubt about it!
They must be witches!
They must be witches!
Distressed Villager
H-help! Aaargh!
Villager A
What was that?!
Villager B
A horde of demons...?! Run! Run away
while you can!
while you can!
Dominique
What?!
Scene 5
Winged Demon
GROOOOOAAAAR!
Dominique
They're attacking from the sky...!
Villager A
There are too many of them! At this rate,
the village will be—
the village will be—
Villager A
AAAAARGH!
Dominique
My... my legs are frozen!
Why can't I move?!
Why can't I move?!
Jeanne
(No! A demon is flying straight towards
Dominique!)
Dominique!)
Michelle
Jeanne, you have to fight!
Jeanne
I... I...
Jeanne
(The townsfolk are being carried away!
I have to do something!)
I have to do something!)
Jeanne
(But what can I do?! Can... can I truly
fight? Eight years ago... I... couldn't...)
fight? Eight years ago... I... couldn't...)
Michelle
Get out of here, Jeanne! Run! Don't worry
about me, I'll be alright!
about me, I'll be alright!
Michelle
Just pretend it's one of our races, okay?
On your mark! Get set! GO!
On your mark! Get set! GO!
Jeanne
(...but she wasn't alright at all.)
Jeanne
(I was so terrified. All I heard was
Michelle telling me to run. So I ran.)
Michelle telling me to run. So I ran.)
Jeanne
(I should've fought with her, but I didn't.
I left my own sister... to die...)
I left my own sister... to die...)
Michelle
Jeanne! C'mon sis, they need your help!
Jeanne
I can't! I just can't! How could a coward
who abandoned her sister...
who abandoned her sister...
Michelle
Oh, Jeanne...
Victoire
Heeeelp!
Jeanne
Victoire?! No... a demon's got her!
Victoire
S-someone! Please! Help me, please!
Michelle
Go, Jeanne! She needs your help!
You must go now!
You must go now!
Jeanne
(Move! C'mon legs, move! Why aren't you
moving?! Move, move, move!)
moving?! Move, move, move!)
Jeanne
(Eight years ago, I was able to run after
Michelle said the magic words...!)
Michelle said the magic words...!)
Jeanne
On your mark... Get set...
Michelle
That's it, Jeanne! Over there! You can use
that broken branch!
that broken branch!
Jeanne
Go!
Winged Demon
GROOOWR?!
Victoire
Oof!
Michelle
Yes! The demon released her!
Jeanne
Victoire! Run away! Hurry!
Victoire
But what about you?!
Jeanne
Don't worry, I'll handle things from here!
Victoire
O-okay... Be careful, Jeanne!
Michelle
You've drawn the demon's attention!
Prepare to defend yourself!
Prepare to defend yourself!
Jeanne
Got it!
Winged Demon
RAAAUUUGH!
Jeanne
HYAH!
Michelle
Well done! Now, it's our turn to strike!
You ready?
You ready?
Jeanne
I'm ready! But... how am I supposed
to hit it when it's flying?!
to hit it when it's flying?!
Jeanne
Eek!
Michelle
We're being forced back. I'll have to draw
on my holy power!
on my holy power!
Michelle
No... impossible! That wasn't enough
to hurt the demon?!
to hurt the demon?!
Philomene
Help the injured into the church!
Be quick!
Be quick!
Philomene
Victoire! Sweet child, thank His Radiance
you're unhurt!
you're unhurt!
Victoire
I'm o-okay... But Jeanne needs help!
There was a d-demon!
There was a d-demon!
Eveline
Jeanne's fighting alone?!
I must go at once!
I must go at once!
Philomene
No, Eveline. You must offer your prayers
to the altar. Do not pause or falter!
to the altar. Do not pause or falter!
Philomene
Shine the light of prayer unto the demons!
We shall drive them out!
We shall drive them out!
Eveline
...I'm no warrior. There's no way I can
save Jeanne with a sword.
save Jeanne with a sword.
Eveline
But if I can offer up enough light to the
altar, then maybe...!
altar, then maybe...!
Eveline
O, Radiant One, I beg of Thee! Hear my
prayer! Let your light pierce the darkness!
prayer! Let your light pierce the darkness!
Winged Demon
GROOOOOOWR!
Jeanne
Ack! Don't come any closer! Stay back!
Michelle
You're surrounded! Strike at the limbs to
beat them back!
beat them back!
Jeanne
They're too strong! They're trying to pull
me into the air!
me into the air!
Jeanne
(I... I can't escape! What should I do?!)
Michelle
Jeanne! No, where is it taking her?!
Jeanne!
Jeanne!
Winged Demon
ROAAAARGH?!
Michelle
It... they've all... turned to ash!
Jeanne
Oh no! No, no, no! I'm falling!
Michelle
I've got you!
Jeanne
I... I thought I was done for!
Dominique
The demons... they've disappeared!
Are we safe...?
Are we safe...?
Jeanne
Did all that light come from you, sis?
Incredible! You're amazing!
Incredible! You're amazing!
Michelle
No, it wasn't me. Only an exceptionally
powerful prayer could...
powerful prayer could...
Philomene
...peace has returned to us, it seems.
I must take stock of our losses.
I must take stock of our losses.
Eveline
High Priestess, if you please, I shall do it.
You need to rest.
You need to rest.
Dominique
Sister Philomene! The demon horde is
fleeing at last!
fleeing at last!
Philomene
Thank His Radiance! Our prayers have
been answered. Yet, safety is fleeting...
been answered. Yet, safety is fleeting...
Philomene
Beyond the circle of light, the demons lie
in wait. We must not let down our guard.
in wait. We must not let down our guard.
Dominique
No... What would become of us were the
light to dim?
light to dim?
Philomene
Were that to happen, it would spell the
end of days for us all.
end of days for us all.
Philomene
We must pray without pause, through the
night. I'm afraid we've no other option.
night. I'm afraid we've no other option.
Villager A
All night? For how many days must we
perform such a task?
perform such a task?
Philomene
I cannot say. It may be days, or weeks, or
perhaps, even months...
perhaps, even months...
Villager A
But if we pray for so long, won't we lose
some of our own to exhaustion?
some of our own to exhaustion?
Philomene
I'm afraid so. Undoubtedly some lives will
be lost.
be lost.
Eveline
Sister Philomene, surely you cannot mean
to have us pray until our final breaths...?
to have us pray until our final breaths...?
Philomene
Do you not hear their screeching? It is the
voice of evil, mocking us.
voice of evil, mocking us.
Philomene
We must resist until we collapse, lest
Domienne be engulfed in darkness.
Domienne be engulfed in darkness.
Philomene
We have no other choice. Now come, good
people. Let us gather at the altar.
people. Let us gather at the altar.
Jeanne
...I should join them.
Michelle
Are you serious?! You can't believe sitting
in a church is gonna keep you safe!
in a church is gonna keep you safe!
Jeanne
What else can we do? You saw it earlier.
Demons burn from the light of prayer!
Demons burn from the light of prayer!
Michelle
Look at the sky. Demons are gathering!
I can hear their wings from here!
I can hear their wings from here!
Michelle
Prayer alone can't save you anymore. If
you want to survive, you'll have to fight!
you want to survive, you'll have to fight!
Jeanne
How am I supposed to do that?! I've never
even held a sword before!
even held a sword before!
Michelle
Don't you remember what I told you?!
Michelle
You are the hero garbed in white! You've
been chosen by His Radiance himself!
been chosen by His Radiance himself!
Jeanne
That isn't possible! I lost to that demon,
didn't I? There's no way I'm a hero!
didn't I? There's no way I'm a hero!
Michelle
...fine. If you don't believe, the fight is
useless anyway.
useless anyway.
Michelle
You have a choice, Jeanne. You can pray
at the altar. Fruitlessly. Or...
at the altar. Fruitlessly. Or...
Jeanne
...Or?
Michelle
Or you can have faith in your big sister.
You can become what Domienne needs.
You can become what Domienne needs.
Jeanne
........
Jeanne
Unless the demons are stopped right now,
they will advance to the capital.
they will advance to the capital.
Jeanne
Countless lives will be lost. However, the
scripture says we can defeat them here.
scripture says we can defeat them here.
Jeanne
Moreover, it says... well, that I am to be
the one who defeats them.
the one who defeats them.
Jeanne
That is why I can't join you. I have been
called to defend Domienne with my life.
called to defend Domienne with my life.
Villager A
Your words are baseless! Only a fool
would believe such grandiose heresy!
would believe such grandiose heresy!
Eveline
It may not be heresy. I witnessed the
Luminarium open of its own accord.
Luminarium open of its own accord.
Eveline
There may yet be a chance Jeanne speaks
the truth.
the truth.
Jeanne
Eveline...
Villager B
Sister Eveline, we understand you only
mean to protect Jeanne...
mean to protect Jeanne...
Eveline
I won't be silenced. Shall we call upon our
other witness? What say you, Dominique?
other witness? What say you, Dominique?
Dominique
O-oh, well...
Villager C
Dominique, is it true? You bore witness
to this claim?
to this claim?
Dominique
Well, I... What I saw was...
Philomene
Do not be led astray by false hope!
To leave the church now is foolishness!
To leave the church now is foolishness!
Eveline
Sister Philomene...
Philomene
I have finally come to understand your
heresy, Jeanne.
heresy, Jeanne.
Philomene
It stems not from your lack of light,
but from your pride!
but from your pride!
Jeanne
No...
Philomene
You, who entice the faithful with lies!
You, who invite chaos and fear —
You, who invite chaos and fear —
Philomene
You dare stand before the holy light?
There is no place for you here, Jeanne!
There is no place for you here, Jeanne!
Eveline
Sister Philomene, listen, I beg of you!
Jeanne speaks no lies!
Jeanne speaks no lies!
Jeanne
It's alright, Eveline. I would have a hard
time believing too, were it me.
time believing too, were it me.
Eveline
But...
Jeanne
This village has shown me great kindness.
I... I'll certainly miss it.
I... I'll certainly miss it.
Eveline
No, you can't mean— ?! Wait, Jeanne!
Villager A
It's better this way... isn't it?
Dominique
W-well...
Michelle
...keep your chin up, Jeanne.
Jeanne
Yes... I'll try. After all, my heart is
decided. I must fight.
decided. I must fight.
Michelle
Really?
Jeanne
Of course. It was foolish of me to try and
persuade the villagers with words alone.
persuade the villagers with words alone.
Jeanne
If I can't show them I believe in myself,
how can I expect them to believe in me?
how can I expect them to believe in me?
Eveline
Jeanne, wait!
Jeanne
Eveline?! What are you doing here?
Eveline
You're going to fight?!
You won't stand a chance out there!
You won't stand a chance out there!
Eveline
I can talk to the others some more.
Convince them to take you back...
Convince them to take you back...
Jeanne
No. I won't allow it. If you defend me,
they may chase you out as well.
they may chase you out as well.
Jeanne
Don't worry. I'll be fine. I've never been
on an adventure before! It'll be fun!
on an adventure before! It'll be fun!
Jeanne
And it's not like I'll forget about
Domienne. Remember that, okay?
Domienne. Remember that, okay?
Eveline
Jeanne...
Eveline
Is Michelle here now?
Michelle
Hmm? What does she want with me?
Jeanne
Yes, she's right here.
Eveline
Michelle, I beg of you. Please watch over
Jeanne. Keep her safe.
Jeanne. Keep her safe.
Michelle
...I will. Promise.
Jeanne
Ahh. I didn't mean to make such a scene
in the chapel.
in the chapel.
Jeanne
I can't go back after all that. And I have
no idea when the demons will attack...
no idea when the demons will attack...
Michelle
Hey, cut out the doom and gloom!
You were all inspiring earlier.
You were all inspiring earlier.
Michelle
We need to find you a weapon. Maybe
something's lying around back home.
something's lying around back home.
Jeanne
Maybe...
Scene 6
Jeanne
Mmm! Oh, how I've missed this warm
grass smell!
grass smell!
Michelle
It's been eight years since the attack,
right? This place is a mess.
right? This place is a mess.
Jeanne
That's right. I suppose no one has been
here since then.
here since then.
Michelle
Huh? No one? Where've you been staying
all this time?
all this time?
Jeanne
In Domienne, of course. I mended clothes
in exchange for room and board.
in exchange for room and board.
Jeanne
But after my light disappeared, fewer and
fewer people let me stay with them...
fewer people let me stay with them...
Jeanne
Before I knew it, I was sleeping under
the stars.
the stars.
Michelle
Under the stars? You mean on the streets?
You could've at least slept at home!
You could've at least slept at home!
Jeanne
Yes, I suppose I could have. It was foolish
of me not to, wasn't it?
of me not to, wasn't it?
Jeanne
In Domienne, I endured harsh words and
suspicious stares every day. And yet...
suspicious stares every day. And yet...
Jeanne
The smell of wood, or that vase still filled
with flowers...
with flowers...
Jeanne
All these precious memories here, slowly
but surely suffocating me...
but surely suffocating me...
Jeanne
Even at its worst, Domienne was just...
easier.
easier.
Michelle
...I'm sorry, Jeanne. I didn't realize...
Jeanne
No, don't apologize. Right here, right now,
we're together again. That's all I need.
we're together again. That's all I need.
Jeanne
You won't ever leave me again, right?
You'll always be with me?
You'll always be with me?
Michelle
Of course I will.
Michelle
Heeeey! How long you planning to stand
at the door?
at the door?
Jeanne
I can't help it! My eyes just won't stop
watering...
watering...
Michelle
Must be dusty in there. How 'bout I give
you to the count of ten before I tickle you?
you to the count of ten before I tickle you?
Jeanne
Whaaaat! Why?!
Michelle
Ten... Nine... Eight... Seven...
Jeanne
Ack! I'm going in! I'm going in!
Michelle
Six... Three... Two... One...
Jeanne
H-hey, wait! No fair! What happened to
five and four?!
five and four?!
Michelle
Look at that. She did it.
Jeanne
Ph-pheeew!
Michelle
Turns out you're braver than you thought!
Jeanne
Gyaaaaaah! S-s-s-s-something's here!
Michelle
Oh boy. Heeeey, whoever's over there!
You got a lot of nerve trespassing on us.
You got a lot of nerve trespassing on us.
Michelle
If you're a burglar, your opponent will be
Jeanne! If you're a ghost, it'll be me!
Jeanne! If you're a ghost, it'll be me!
Jeanne
What?! You c-can't just volunteer me
to fight a burglar!
to fight a burglar!
Jeanne
Weapon! I need a weapon! It's a good thing
I picked up that stick in the village...
I picked up that stick in the village...
Jeanne
Alright! Come out, wh-whoever you are!
Michelle
Watch it! You can't just flail like that, you
nearly hit me!
nearly hit me!
Michelle
...although with those noodle arms, I
doubt it would have hurt much.
doubt it would have hurt much.
Jeanne
Hm? It sounds like something's in the
kitchen... Wait...!
kitchen... Wait...!
Jeanne
Eek! It's a... it's a... it's a...
Michelle
Aww! A cute lil' mousey!
Jeanne
O-oh! It's run off...
Jeanne
Pheeeew! Heavens, I was so frightened...
Michelle
Heh. You did it, eh, Jeanne?
Jeanne
Hmm? Did what?
Michelle
You've slain a fiend most vile! And I
deserve credit too, for fighting beside you!
deserve credit too, for fighting beside you!
Jeanne
Oh, don't be so dramatic.
It was just a mouse!
It was just a mouse!
Michelle
We all have to start somewhere.
The first step is having courage!
The first step is having courage!
Michelle
And that's the step we just took. So that
makes us both seasoned warriors.
makes us both seasoned warriors.
Jeanne
Hmm, I guess that makes sense. Okay,
let's go with that! We're sisters in arms!
let's go with that! We're sisters in arms!
Jeanne
Now, for our first mission: we must purge
this domicile of evil cobwebs and dust!
this domicile of evil cobwebs and dust!
Michelle
Aww, we have to clean?! Bleeech!
Michelle
I'd rather we worked on toughening up!
Your swordsmanship needs a lot of work.
Your swordsmanship needs a lot of work.
Jeanne
Sorry, sis. We need to turn this house into
a proper stronghold before anything else!
a proper stronghold before anything else!
Jeanne
We can finish quickly with us both on the
frontlines. Alright, housedust! En garde!
frontlines. Alright, housedust! En garde!
Michelle
I don't wannaaaa...
Jeanne
But...we've been so busy running and
fighting, we haven't had time to talk.
fighting, we haven't had time to talk.
Jeanne
I thought we could reminisce about the
good ol' days while we cleaned...
good ol' days while we cleaned...
Michelle
...when you put it that way, I guess you
have a point.
have a point.
Jeanne
Whew! Well, well! Take a look, sis! Not too
shabby, right?
shabby, right?
Michelle
Ugh, I think I feel a sneeze coming. Ah...
Ah... AH—
Ah... AH—
Michelle
chyoo!
Jeanne
That was the cutest sneeze ever! I can't
believe that part of you is still the same!
believe that part of you is still the same!
Jeanne
That makes me think of something...
I never knew ghosts sneezed!
I never knew ghosts sneezed!
Michelle
Ugh, this again?! I told you! I'm not a
ghost! I'm an ange... ang... chyoo!
ghost! I'm an ange... ang... chyoo!
Jeanne
...I suppose there's still some dust floating
around. Shall we go take a short walk?
around. Shall we go take a short walk?
Michelle
Yesh pleashe. *sniff*
Jeanne
I wonder what's going to happen...
Jeanne
Suppose the altar's light goes out and
we fall here, what'll become of Domienne?
we fall here, what'll become of Domienne?
Michelle
If this land falls to shadow, it's unclear
if humanity could even survive...
if humanity could even survive...
Michelle
...hmm? Hey, see that big tree over there?
Remember how we used to climb it?
Remember how we used to climb it?
Jeanne
Of course I do! I thought it was lost to the
demons, but it hasn't changed a bit!
demons, but it hasn't changed a bit!
Michelle
Maybe nothing actually happens to
whatever is swallowed by darkness...
whatever is swallowed by darkness...
Jeanne
You know that's not true. The darkness
isn't something we should make light of.
isn't something we should make light of.
Michelle
I know. I'm an angel, remember? You
shouldn't take things so seriously.
shouldn't take things so seriously.
Jeanne
Hm? Oh, you think I'm... I'm not some
woebegone wilting flower, you know.
woebegone wilting flower, you know.
Michelle
Weeell, you seemed like you were wilting
a little bit just then.
a little bit just then.
Jeanne
I wasn't wilting, I was... thinking.
Jeanne
If someone has to be sacrificed to protect
the village, I'd be fine offering myself.
the village, I'd be fine offering myself.
Jeanne
After all, I don't have any light to give,
and I don't know how to handle a sword...
and I don't know how to handle a sword...
Michelle
You're saying there's no point to life if
you aren't worthy? That's not true at all.
you aren't worthy? That's not true at all.
Michelle
We live, therefore, we're worthy. You're
worth protecting, just because you're you.
worth protecting, just because you're you.
Jeanne
I...
Jeanne
What in the...? Where's that bright light
coming from?
coming from?
Michelle
Something's glowing inside the house!
Let's hurry!
Let's hurry!
Jeanne
Over there, sis!
Michelle
It's... a flag? Made of light?
Jeanne
It looks like the branch I brought with me
from Domienne... but it's floating?
from Domienne... but it's floating?
Jeanne
(It's lovely. There's some light streaming
from the end. Kind of like a banner.)
from the end. Kind of like a banner.)
Michelle
Aww, it's fading...
Jeanne
It's back to being an ordinary stick.
That was odd. Michelle, did you...?
That was odd. Michelle, did you...?
Michelle
No, I didn't do anything. No doubt about it,
this was a divine message!
this was a divine message!
Jeanne
You mean... from His Radiance?!
Michelle
People are naturally drawn to flags.
As a sign of victory, or a symbol of hope...
As a sign of victory, or a symbol of hope...
Michelle
That's what he's trying to tell us!
Michelle
You're not meant to hold a sword!
You're meant to hold a banner!
You're meant to hold a banner!
Jeanne
A banner... to lead the people? Didn't the
scripture say something like that?
scripture say something like that?
Scene 7
Philomene
Ngh... My... my chest...
Eveline
Sister Philomene! You've been praying for
hours. It's sapping your strength!
hours. It's sapping your strength!
Philomene
The... angels...
The blood-soaked... angels...
The blood-soaked... angels...
Eveline
Angels...? Please, Sister Philomene, I beg
you, rest. Just for a short while.
you, rest. Just for a short while.
Philomene
No, for the sake of this village, I mustn't.
We cannot falter, even for a moment.
We cannot falter, even for a moment.
Philomene
The demons have their sights on us. Now,
everyone, let your lights shine bright!
everyone, let your lights shine bright!
Villager A
Yes, High Priestess!
Villager B
May His Radiance rain light from above!
Eveline
(The villagers are praying tirelessly.
But what of when their light runs dry?)
But what of when their light runs dry?)
Philomene
The light from the ceremony was
insufficient. The next attack may ruin us.
insufficient. The next attack may ruin us.
Philomene
Those who have yet to confess their sins
must repent here and now.
must repent here and now.
Philomene
For it is the act of confession that best
feeds the holy altar's light.
feeds the holy altar's light.
Dominique
I...
Dominique
S-Sister Philomene... forgive me! I have yet
to c-confess to a sin.
to c-confess to a sin.
Dominique
I feared the judgment of those around me,
so I dared not speak.
so I dared not speak.
Philomene
It must have been a heavy burden, but you
have nothing to fear. Come now, confess.
have nothing to fear. Come now, confess.
Dominique
It was when I was but a young girl.
There was a boy near and dear to me.
There was a boy near and dear to me.
Dominique
Whether waking or sleeping, he was
never far from my thoughts.
never far from my thoughts.
Dominique
Yet no matter how I pined, he never
looked my way.
looked my way.
Dominique
I would have done anything to be in his
arms. And so I... I tried to cast a spell.
arms. And so I... I tried to cast a spell.
Philomene
The lure of black magic beckoned you, and
you gave into its temptation.
you gave into its temptation.
Dominique
Yes, High Priestess. But I wasn't able to
cast any magic, so the spell didn't take.
cast any magic, so the spell didn't take.
Dominique
Truly, I was relieved. I knew then that
using profane magic was a great sin.
using profane magic was a great sin.
Dominique
I loved that boy... but I am consoled
knowing no grave damage was done.
knowing no grave damage was done.
Philomene
(How magnificent... Such radiant light
has burst forth from within her!)
has burst forth from within her!)
Philomene
You have done well to confess, Dominique.
For that, I give you my thanks.
For that, I give you my thanks.
Dominique
High Priestess, please forgive me for
using such forbidden magic...
using such forbidden magic...
Philomene
Sister Eveline. I must ask you to escort
Dominique from the church.
Dominique from the church.
Eveline
High Priestess?
Dominique
S-Sister! Forgive me! I wouldn't dream of
attempting such heresy again, I swear!
attempting such heresy again, I swear!
Philomene
You called upon magic to slake your lust.
You desired to rule your fellow man.
You desired to rule your fellow man.
Philomene
Your actions were the blackest sin!
Worse than murder!
Worse than murder!
Philomene
You are the witch we must judge!
You have no advocates here!
You have no advocates here!
Dominique
But I've never once faltered in prayer!
I pray every day!
I pray every day!
Eveline
Sister Philomene, if Dominique leaves the
church, the demons could...!
church, the demons could...!
Eveline
I beg of you, have mercy!
Philomene
The pious must be strong against the
pleas of heretics.
pleas of heretics.
Philomene
Listen well, Dominique.
Your blasphemy has brought us ruin.
Your blasphemy has brought us ruin.
Philomene
If you bear even the slightest love for this
village, you will leave at once.
village, you will leave at once.
Dominique
I... I...
Eveline
(If the church does not extend a hand in
forgiveness, who is left that will?)
forgiveness, who is left that will?)
Eveline
(The act of judging sin is beginning to
seem like sin itself...)
seem like sin itself...)
Jeanne
Alright! Just need to take out these old
clothes and we'll be done!
clothes and we'll be done!
Michelle
The wardrobe's looking a little empty.
Jeanne
Hmm, I suppose it's time we start making
the flag.
the flag.
Michelle
You think we have enough white fabric?
It'll take a lot to look like that vision.
It'll take a lot to look like that vision.
Jeanne
True. And it had intricate embroidery as
well. It may take some time to finish.
well. It may take some time to finish.
Michelle
Blech. Not exactly my strong suit.
Mind if I stretch my legs outside for a bit?
Mind if I stretch my legs outside for a bit?
Jeanne
Nuh-uh, you need to help me with this!
How did that verse in the Luminarium go?
How did that verse in the Luminarium go?
Jeanne
"The fruit of blessings doth grow only
from thine own devoted heart.
from thine own devoted heart.
Jeanne
The road may be arduous, but dedication
shall see you to the end."
shall see you to the end."
Michelle
...I'd still rather train with a sword than
a sewing needle.
a sewing needle.
Jeanne
You really haven't changed at all, sis.
Jeanne
Oh, this is... a long time ago, I used to
wear this for the cleansing rituals.
wear this for the cleansing rituals.
Jeanne
If I just let out the hem, and then pin this
piece here... Yes! I think it should work!
piece here... Yes! I think it should work!
Michelle
Hmm? You're making yourself a dress too?
Jeanne
Well, that scripture did foretell a hero
dressed in white, not green...
dressed in white, not green...
Jeanne
If I want His Radiance to watch over me,
I should wear something eye-catching, no?
I should wear something eye-catching, no?
Michelle
Y'know, if I didn't know any better, I'd say
you're trying to put off your training.
you're trying to put off your training.
Jeanne
D-don't be ridiculous! This is a very
important matter I absolutely must finish!
important matter I absolutely must finish!
Michelle
Right. Well, I say it's time to practice
self-defense! En garde!
self-defense! En garde!
Jeanne
Eek! Stop tickling me, I'm not ready yet!
Michelle
Hm? ... Shh! Quiet, Jeanne.
Jeanne
What is it?
Michelle
I hear footsteps outside. A lot of them.
Jeanne
Let's go take a look.
Michelle
Wha...? It can't be... What are they...?
Eveline
Jeanne! Radiance above, I'm glad we
finally found you.
finally found you.
Jeanne
Eveline?! And almost the whole village...
Why is everyone so pale?!
Why is everyone so pale?!
Eveline
It's from exhaustion. Everyone has been
praying relentlessly.
praying relentlessly.
Eveline
Sister Philomene has lost her senses. She
has made everyone pray unto exhaustion.
has made everyone pray unto exhaustion.
Eveline
But we're producing very little light. The
demons' attack is surely imminent.
demons' attack is surely imminent.
Jeanne
Please, tell me what's happened...
Eveline
And so, Jeanne, everyone here wishes to
stand beside you in defense of Domienne.
stand beside you in defense of Domienne.
Villager A
I'll fight with you, girl. If I'm meant to die,
I'd rather not do it on my knees.
I'd rather not do it on my knees.
Dominique
I've wronged you, Jeanne.
You are no a witch.
You are no a witch.
Dominique
I too was accused by Sister Philomene,
my own words turned against me.
my own words turned against me.
Dominique
I don't dare ask your forgiveness.
Not here, and especially not now.
Not here, and especially not now.
Jeanne
You don't need to ask for it. You have it.
Coming here to help is apology enough.
Coming here to help is apology enough.
Dominique
Jeanne... you...
Victoire
Hey! Listen!
I think Jeanne is a real hero!
I think Jeanne is a real hero!
Victoire
She saved me from the demons! She was
fighting them off with only a stick!
fighting them off with only a stick!
Jeanne
Victoire...
Victoire
I'm gonna fight too! I wanna save people,
just like Jeanne!
just like Jeanne!
Jeanne
I thank you all, truly I do. But calling me
a hero is...
a hero is...
Michelle
That kid there believes it, lil sis. You just
need to open your mind a bit more.
need to open your mind a bit more.
Jeanne
What do you mean by that?
Michelle
The more you open it, the more light you'll
let in, until the hero inside you shines!
let in, until the hero inside you shines!
Michelle
Have courage. Even if you're still learning,
these people are looking to you for hope.
these people are looking to you for hope.
Jeanne
(If my resolve is weak, everyone will lose
heart when the time comes to fight.)
heart when the time comes to fight.)
Jeanne
Thank you, everyone. I think... there are
two things we need to do now.
two things we need to do now.
Jeanne
First: we must train ourselves to defeat
the demons in combat.
the demons in combat.
Jeanne
Second: we must fly a banner that shows
our hope, and our faith in His Radiance.
our hope, and our faith in His Radiance.
Dominique
I'm a seamstress! If we need a flag, I can
help. Victoire can, as well.
help. Victoire can, as well.
Victoire
Yeah! Just leave it to us!
Eveline
I shall join the combat team. Jeanne, I
presume you are in charge of training?
presume you are in charge of training?
Jeanne
Oh, no, not me. Michelle will handle that.
Go on and introduce yourself, sis!
Go on and introduce yourself, sis!
Victoire
Um... who are you talking to?
Michelle
Silly Jeanne, they still can't see me.
How about I do... this?
How about I do... this?
Dominique
The light! It took the shape of a person!
Villager A
Incredible, it's a miracle! Such brilliance!
It looked almost like an angel...
It looked almost like an angel...
Villager B
All this time, Jeanne, you never lost hope.
Your piety must be unmatched.
Your piety must be unmatched.
Villager A
We've not treated you right, Jeanne.
I regret it, deeply.
I regret it, deeply.
Villager B
We ought to prostrate ourselves in
apology. Jeanne, can you ever forgive us?
apology. Jeanne, can you ever forgive us?
Jeanne
There's no need for that. Please, rise!
It's enough that everyone is with me now.
It's enough that everyone is with me now.
Jeanne
There is precious little time left. We must
not waste even a moment of it.
not waste even a moment of it.
Villagers
Hear, hear!
Eveline
Thank you, Jeanne.
Scene 8
Michelle
Listen up! We're gonna rank sword users
as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Michelle
Beginners always want to skip to the more
advanced stuff, but that leaves gaps.
advanced stuff, but that leaves gaps.
Michelle
So, we'll start with basic defense.
Villager A
I don't think I'll ever get used to the sight
of a floating sword.
of a floating sword.
Villager B
I never thought ghosts could wield
weapons...
weapons...
Michelle
How many times do I gotta say it?!
I'm not a ghost! I'm an angel!
I'm not a ghost! I'm an angel!
Eveline
Listen, everyone. It's a bit hard to believe,
but Michelle was once quite capable.
but Michelle was once quite capable.
Michelle
Hey! That's a backhanded compliment if
I've ever heard one!
I've ever heard one!
Eveline
Carefully watch her blade's movements.
Let us do our best to mimic them.
Let us do our best to mimic them.
Villager B
...Can we really learn like this?
Michelle
Ugh. Nothing for it, then.
Jeanne's gonna have to interpret for me.
Jeanne's gonna have to interpret for me.
Michelle
Hey, Jeanne! Get out here again, the
fighters need your help!
fighters need your help!
Jeanne
Just a moment, I'm on my way!
Victoire
Nuh-uh, Jeanne! You need to rest up a
little more!
little more!
Victoire
Between flag-making and sword training,
you haven't gotten a lotta sleep, right?
you haven't gotten a lotta sleep, right?
Jeanne
Thanks for worrying about me, but I'm
okay.
okay.
Jeanne
That reminds me, take a look, sis! The
flag is all finished, thanks to Dominique!
flag is all finished, thanks to Dominique!
Michelle
Wow! All that's left is the embroidery...
You guys moved fast!
You guys moved fast!
Jeanne
Yes! I'm working hard too, right?
I deserve a "well done!" too, right?
I deserve a "well done!" too, right?
Michelle
Of course, lil sis! I'm super proud! Well
done, well done!
done, well done!
Dominique
I apologize for interrupting, Jeanne, but is
this flag really acceptable?
this flag really acceptable?
Jeanne
Hm? What do you mean?
Dominique
It's all cobbled together. The embroidery
varies depending on who was sewing.
varies depending on who was sewing.
Dominique
The flag of a hero shouldn't be so ratty,
nor covered in dirt and grass stains...
nor covered in dirt and grass stains...
Dominique
Then again, scripture does tell us intent is
most important... or something like that.
most important... or something like that.
Jeanne
"For an offering of bread art richer than
precious jewels," I believe.
precious jewels," I believe.
Dominique
Yes, that's it! It's our intentions that
matter most.
matter most.
Dominique
It's amazing that you can recite that verse
word for word, Jeanne.
word for word, Jeanne.
Jeanne
I can't read, but I've heard it many times.
I guess it's stuck in my head now.
I guess it's stuck in my head now.
Dominique
You don't know your letters, yet you can
recite scripture? Such piety...
recite scripture? Such piety...
Dominique
To think I called you a witch without
knowing you... How terrible I've been.
knowing you... How terrible I've been.
Jeanne
It's alright now! Truly! Please, don't let
it trouble you any longer.
it trouble you any longer.
Jeanne
Fear makes us behave strangely. I'm glad
you're back to your old self.
you're back to your old self.
Dominique
Jeanne... no, Saint Jeanne.
Jeanne
Saint Jeanne?! Th-that's not necessary!
Villager C
Sister Eveline and the others must have
caught up to Jeanne by now.
caught up to Jeanne by now.
Villager D
So few of us remain here. It may have
been better if I had also gone with them.
been better if I had also gone with them.
Villager C
It can't be too late. If we leave now,
we should be able to —
we should be able to —
Philomene
I will not allow it. Do you truly intend to
abandon His Radiance?
abandon His Radiance?
Villager C
S-Sister Philomene! That's not our
intention! We're just... so tired...
intention! We're just... so tired...
Villager D
Please let us rest, just for a while! We'll
be better prepared for the next attack!
be better prepared for the next attack!
Philomene
How disappointing. And to think, I
believed you had better judgment.
believed you had better judgment.
Philomene
If you wish to commit blasphemy, you
may do as you see fit!
may do as you see fit!
Villager C
Let's leave already. This can't possibly be
His Radiance's will.
His Radiance's will.
Villager D
Forgive us, Sister Philomene...
Philomene
It seems only I remain in this church now.
Philomene
The light on the altar is dimming...
It's the same as it was before!
It's the same as it was before!
Philomene
After repentance... Only after repentance
shall the light grow!
shall the light grow!
Philomene
O, Radiant One, I beg Thee, hear my sins!
Philomene
Eight years ago, the village was attacked
by demons. I was to offer prayer here...
by demons. I was to offer prayer here...
Philomene
But fear consumed my being. Like a
coward, I turned tail and fled.
coward, I turned tail and fled.
Philomene
Had I stayed and done my duty, lives
may have been spared.
may have been spared.
Philomene
When the villagers asked, I said my
memories had been lost in the attack.
memories had been lost in the attack.
Philomene
In truth, I remember everything: the cries,
the pleas for help... for my help...
the pleas for help... for my help...
Philomene
Since then, the spirits of the lost have
haunted me. Angels with tears of blood!
haunted me. Angels with tears of blood!
Philomene
They are but visions, yet they dog my
every step. I pray and pray to no avail.
every step. I pray and pray to no avail.
Philomene
...it seems my efforts are fruitless. The
light from this confession barely shines.
light from this confession barely shines.
Philomene
I have no other choice. The time has come
to do the unthinkable...
to do the unthinkable...
Philomene
I must fulfill my duty as High Priestess,
or I shall never earn the angels' mercy.
or I shall never earn the angels' mercy.
Eveline
Would it be a transgression were I to bless
the flag with holy magic?
the flag with holy magic?
Jeanne
No, of course not. I thought you weren't
allowed to use holy magic, though.
allowed to use holy magic, though.
Eveline
Correct. However, I would hope I'd be
forgiven for aiding His Radiance's chosen.
forgiven for aiding His Radiance's chosen.
Jeanne
I suppose that makes sense...
Eveline
Should this flag be imbued with light, you
would receive His blessings while near it.
would receive His blessings while near it.
Michelle
Evie's never wrong, eh? Truth be told, I'm
pretty tired of her always being right.
pretty tired of her always being right.
Jeanne
Michelle also thinks it's a good idea.
If you would please, Eveline.
If you would please, Eveline.
Eveline
Very well. I shall recite the words.
Eveline
O, Radiant One! Bestow upon us Thy holy
light, for our journey be distant and dark.
light, for our journey be distant and dark.
Jeanne
The flag! It's floating...
Michelle
It's engulfed in light... Such radiance!
Michelle
Hm?! Jeanne, your clothes are glowing too!
Jeanne
Huh?! What?! What's happening?!
Eveline
...hmm.
It appears the spell was a success.
It appears the spell was a success.
Michelle
Amazing! That patchy excuse for a quilt
looks like a proper banner now!
looks like a proper banner now!
Jeanne
Oh! It looks just like the one we saw at
home, doesn't it?
home, doesn't it?
Michelle
You mean the vision with the stick? Yeah,
they do look pretty similar.
they do look pretty similar.
Eveline
Jeanne, your clothes — !
What magnificent armor!
What magnificent armor!
Jeanne
Heh, why are you so surprised?
Your holy magic made it for me, right?
Your holy magic made it for me, right?
Eveline
I only blessed the flag! I lack the strength
to manifest armor from clothes.
to manifest armor from clothes.
Michelle
Just as the Luminarium foretold, eh?
The lady Hope garbed in white doth rise...
The lady Hope garbed in white doth rise...
Jeanne
Amazing! I can't believe we've seen so
many miracles in just a few days!
many miracles in just a few days!
Philomene
It seems I must spite myself, and use the
very black magic I once denounced.
very black magic I once denounced.
Philomene
I have fallen from grace, impure and
unclean. It suits me, I suppose.
unclean. It suits me, I suppose.
Philomene
I must steel my heart. With this tome, I
will conjure light from fear, not devotion.
will conjure light from fear, not devotion.
Philomene
Stars above, explode! Thy stolen light
floods my body; thy light shreds the dark!
floods my body; thy light shreds the dark!
Philomene
Nngh!
A fire roars under my skin, in my heart!
A fire roars under my skin, in my heart!
Philomene
Has the black magic failed?
Is my power wanting?
Is my power wanting?
Philomene
Gyaah! It burns! The angels... I can hear
their barking laughter...
their barking laughter...
Philomene
O, Radiant One, I beg of Thee! Save me
from these blood-soaked angels! Please...
from these blood-soaked angels! Please...
Philomene
Please... Please...
Philomene's touch grazes the holy altar,
light bursting from her fingertips.
light bursting from her fingertips.
Philomene
Gyaaaaaaaah!!
Her body ignites with it, incinerating from
the inside.
the inside.
Be this the fire of hell? Or perhaps the
cleansing fire of the angels?
cleansing fire of the angels?
The holy altar grows dark. From afar, the
fluttering sound of demons approaches.
fluttering sound of demons approaches.
Dominique
Truly, this is the work of His Radiance! A
sacred power resides within Saint Jeanne!
sacred power resides within Saint Jeanne!
Victoire
Whoa! Jeanne, you look amazing!
Villager A
It's just as the scripture says: A holy hero
dressed in white!
dressed in white!
Villager B
I pray to His Radiance to bless and protect
our Jeanne!
our Jeanne!
Jeanne
Oh dear... Everyone, you're all doing too
much for my sake!
much for my sake!
Michelle
No.
This is who you're meant to be, Jeanne.
This is who you're meant to be, Jeanne.
Michelle
All that's left is to make you passable
with a sword!
with a sword!
Jeanne
Ngh... I've still got a ways to go there.
Eveline
Jeanne! Do you hear the sound of... wings?!
Jeanne
Wings? Now that you mention it...
I do hear something!
I do hear something!
Dominique
Demons! Those flying beasts have come
at last!
at last!
Winged Demon
Rrrrggh...
Victoire
Aaaah! N-no, not again!
I'm scared, Jeanne!
I'm scared, Jeanne!
Jeanne
Stay behind me, Victoire!
Michelle
It appears our time has run out...
Heaven, give us strength.
Heaven, give us strength.
Scene 9
Michelle
Two demons, on your left! Another three
coming up on your right flank!
coming up on your right flank!
Michelle
Do you have your sword?!
Jeanne
(...my hand is trembling.
My grip is unsteady.)
My grip is unsteady.)
Jeanne
(All I hear are screams around me,
just like eight years ago...)
just like eight years ago...)
Michelle
Get out of here, Jeanne! Run!
Don't worry about me, I'll be alright!
Don't worry about me, I'll be alright!
Michelle
Guh! Ngh... Gyaaah!
Jeanne
(I ran, and when I looked back,
Michelle was... Michelle was...)
Michelle was... Michelle was...)
Jeanne
(Right before my eyes, my sister...
My beloved sister was covered in blood — !)
My beloved sister was covered in blood — !)
Jeanne
N-no... Not again! Not again!
Why won't my body move?!
Why won't my body move?!
Michelle
Jeanne, get ahold of yourself!
Villager A
Protect Jeanne!
Everyone, we must protect Jeanne!
Everyone, we must protect Jeanne!
Villager A
Your enemy is here, foul beast!
Winged Demon
GROOUUAAAR!
Villager A
AAARGH!
Villager B
I... I — ! Grrrk!
Eveline
No... The villagers are falling!
Michelle
Not good! I'll have to use the holy blade of
light again!
light again!
Michelle
HAAAAAH!
Winged Demon
ROAAAARGUUH!
Eveline
A sword made of light is cutting down the
demons! Could it be... Michelle?
demons! Could it be... Michelle?
Michelle
My power's running dry! I won't be able to
hold this much longer!
hold this much longer!
Jeanne
P-please move, legs... come on... please!
Winged Demon
GROOOWR!
Michelle
Move, Jeanne! Here, to my side!
Eveline
We're at a disadvantage. They snare us
like hawks snatching fish from a barrel.
like hawks snatching fish from a barrel.
Eveline
With no wings of our own to counter, our
attacks are ineffective.
attacks are ineffective.
Eveline
There must be something we can do!
Michelle
Hear me, Jeanne! They have the upper
hand. People are falling!
hand. People are falling!
Michelle
If you don't fight now, there won't be
anything left to defend!
anything left to defend!
Jeanne
I know that! I know that, and yet... I can't
move! I'm so scared, my body won't move!
move! I'm so scared, my body won't move!
Jeanne
I don't know how to fight, I have no light
to give... why must I be the hero?!
to give... why must I be the hero?!
Jeanne
If it were me instead, back then...
if only I had died instead of you!
if only I had died instead of you!
Jeanne
You're brave! You're strong! You could
have saved everyone today!
have saved everyone today!
Jeanne
So, why?!
Why was I the one allowed to live?!
Why was I the one allowed to live?!
Michelle
That's enough!
Jeanne
Ow!
Michelle
If your life has no meaning, then find a
meaning for it!
meaning for it!
Jeanne
S-sis?
Michelle
You're weak, so you think it would have
been better if you died? Is that it?
been better if you died? Is that it?
Michelle
If your life is worth nothing, then tell me,
why did I die protecting you?!
why did I die protecting you?!
Jeanne
I'm... s-sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry...
Michelle
I believe YOU are the hero! You hear me?!
It's YOU who will save us!
It's YOU who will save us!
Michelle
I believe that with my whole being! So tell
me, what are you going to do?!
me, what are you going to do?!
Jeanne
I... I...
Jeanne
I can't abandon everyone... I can't let
them fight against the demons alone...
them fight against the demons alone...
Michelle
Because you're here, we dare to hope.
Because you're here, we dare to fight!
Because you're here, we dare to fight!
Michelle
So now, it's your turn to hope!
It's your turn to fight!
It's your turn to fight!
Jeanne
(I have to stand! Everyone has put their
faith in me, so I must stand!)
faith in me, so I must stand!)
Jeanne
I can do it... I want to believe in myself...
No, I do believe in myself!
No, I do believe in myself!
Michelle
That's right, Jeanne!
Jeanne
Whether I feel like I'm a hero doesn't
matter. Everyone's still counting on me!
matter. Everyone's still counting on me!
Michelle
We believe in you, Jeanne.
I believe in you!
I believe in you!
Michelle
(Light has started flowing out from Jeanne.
It's so warm...)
It's so warm...)
Jeanne
Is this light coming from me?
Jeanne
Now that I think of it, isn't this like the
passage Eveline read before? It was...
passage Eveline read before? It was...
Jeanne
"The hillwinds carry up grains o' light.
And evil's boughs be broken."
And evil's boughs be broken."
Michelle
If that's the case, do as the prophecy says!
We have to find the tallest hill and pray!
We have to find the tallest hill and pray!
Michelle
This light... it should be able to burn
away the demons!
away the demons!
Jeanne
But... the road to the top of the hill cuts
right through the demon horde!
right through the demon horde!
Jeanne
If I dive in head first, I'll never make it...
Michelle
Don't worry. I'll clear a path around you.
I won't let a single demon touch you!
I won't let a single demon touch you!
Jeanne
...Okay! I trust you!
Jeanne
We can do this!
Eveline
O, Radiant One, I beg of Thee! Let Thy
holy light pierce our foes' black souls!
holy light pierce our foes' black souls!
Villager A
Incredible! The orb of light Sister Eveline
cast is driving back the demons!
cast is driving back the demons!
Villager B
But their numbers are too great...
If this keeps ups, we'll certainly —
If this keeps ups, we'll certainly —
Jeanne
Eveline! Everyone, fall back!
Eveline
Jeanne?! No, behind you!
There's a flock of demons!
There's a flock of demons!
Jeanne
It's alright, Eveline. I'm not going to cower
anymore. Please, put your trust in me!
anymore. Please, put your trust in me!
Eveline
Jeanne...!
Jeanne
(So many people have lost loved ones, yet
every day they keep moving forward.)
every day they keep moving forward.)
Jeanne
(They stand up, over and over again. How
pitiful I was, staying stuck in the past...)
pitiful I was, staying stuck in the past...)
Jeanne
(For the sake of those we lost, I will banish
this despair with my own two hands!)
this despair with my own two hands!)
Michelle
Hyah! Back!
Away from my sister, demon!
Away from my sister, demon!
Jeanne
Sis!
Jeanne
(O, Radiant One! Shamefully I lingered in
grief, blind to hope. And thus I pray...)
grief, blind to hope. And thus I pray...)
Jeanne
(Give me Thy strength, for Thy holy light
guides all to salvation!)
guides all to salvation!)
Michelle
(Unbelievable... Is all of this power coming
from Jeanne?)
from Jeanne?)
Michelle
(I've never seen anything like it! Is this
really the light sleeping in her heart?)
really the light sleeping in her heart?)
Michelle
I'm not out of the fight yet, either... I can
keep going! Over here, foul beasts!
keep going! Over here, foul beasts!
Jeanne
I did it... I've made it to the summit!
Jeanne
(I can see all the fallen villagers from here.
I'm sorry I couldn't help you...)
I'm sorry I couldn't help you...)
Jeanne
(O, Radiant One. Call these lost souls
home to Thy side.)
home to Thy side.)
Jeanne
(Grant mercy to the kingdom of Belterre!)
Victoire
It's Jeanne! Look, I can see her flag!
Everyone, Jeanne is standing on the hill!
Everyone, Jeanne is standing on the hill!
Dominique
Saint Jeanne!
Victoire
You can do it, Jeanne! I know you can!
I believe in you!
I believe in you!
Dominique
Come, everyone!
We must pray for Saint Jeanne!
We must pray for Saint Jeanne!
Villager C
Let us pray!
Villager D
I pray to His Radiance to protect her!
Jeanne
Radiant One, I thank Thee for thy favor.
For bringing my sister home.
For bringing my sister home.
Jeanne
I didn't want to be a hero, truthfully. But I
cannot leave my home defenseless!
cannot leave my home defenseless!
Jeanne
If I am to carry the power of a hero, then I
vow to remain Your loyal servant.
vow to remain Your loyal servant.
Jeanne
So please, I beg of Thee!
Hear my prayer!
Hear my prayer!
Eveline
The flag Jeanne bears is shining!
What tremendous light!
What tremendous light!
Michelle
O, Radiant One...
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Jeanne
Let my light pierce the darkness!
Michelle
(So, this is the light of our savior...)
Michelle
Just as the prophecy foretold!
The demons are crumbling to ash!
The demons are crumbling to ash!
Eveline
It's incredible. The sky... it's so blue.
Eveline
This... it's unmistakable.
This is a true miracle.
This is a true miracle.
Eveline
We have triumphed... Jeanne has led us
to victory! We've won the day!
to victory! We've won the day!
Michelle
That's right, Evie! We won!
Eveline
Good people, look upon your banner!
Let us give thanks to our savior, Jeanne!
Let us give thanks to our savior, Jeanne!
Villager B
O, Radiant One! O, Saint Jeanne!
Dominique
Thank you, Saint Jeanne!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Dominique
I'll be sure to be a better person...
Merciful and understanding, like you.
Merciful and understanding, like you.
Victoire
Jeanne! You did it! You were amazing!
Victoire
You protected us all, just like you said you
would! I knew you could do it!
would! I knew you could do it!
Jeanne
It's finally over. The demons are gone.
The sky is so lovely...
The sky is so lovely...
Michelle
It's not just the sky, lil sis. Take a look at
what's at the bottom of the hill.
what's at the bottom of the hill.
Jeanne
Wah! Everyone is kneeling! But... why?
Michelle
What do you mean why?
Everyone is in awe of you!
Everyone is in awe of you!
Jeanne
Wh-wh-what?
Michelle
Is it that surprising? You destroyed all the
demons. I should pay my respects too...
demons. I should pay my respects too...
Michelle
Please accept my gratitude, holy Jeanne.
Jeanne
You too?! I-I don't need gratitude!
I can't take credit for all this...
I can't take credit for all this...
Michelle
Of course you can! You really ought to be
a little more proud of what you did.
a little more proud of what you did.
Jeanne
Ah, stop it. You're making me blush...
Jeanne
I'm just glad it's over.
Everyone's finally safe.
Everyone's finally safe.
Eveline
You fought well, Jeanne.
Thank you for leading us to victory.
Thank you for leading us to victory.
Jeanne
It wasn't me, though. It was everyone's
efforts that won us this battle.
efforts that won us this battle.
Jeanne
Were it not for you all, I wouldn't have had
the courage to move forward.
the courage to move forward.
Jeanne
Those who fought on the front lines, those
who fervently prayed here, I thank you!
who fervently prayed here, I thank you!
Victoire
You did it, Jeanne! You were so amazing!
Like, POW! BAM! It was great!
Like, POW! BAM! It was great!
Dominique
Victoire! You must address Saint Jeanne
in a more respectful manner!
in a more respectful manner!
Jeanne
No, no, no, it's fine! There's no need for
formalities.
formalities.
Jeanne
You did well too, Victoire. It was scary,
but you were very brave!
but you were very brave!
Victoire
Uh-huh! It was SO scary, but I didn't run
away!
away!
Jeanne
That reminds me, I have yet to see
Sister Philomene anywhere.
Sister Philomene anywhere.
Eveline
The High Priestess must still be in the
church. I shall go attend to her.
church. I shall go attend to her.
Jeanne
Oh, in that case, I'll go with you!
Let the others have a rest.
Let the others have a rest.
Michelle
Wait for me!
If you're going, I'm going with you!
If you're going, I'm going with you!
Eveline
Sister Philomene is nowhere to be found.
She may have been carried off by demons.
She may have been carried off by demons.
Jeanne
Which means, she must have...
Eveline
She must have perished. Yes.
Jeanne
I wish we could have helped her...
Eveline
She wouldn't have accepted it, no doubt.
She was determined to stand her ground.
She was determined to stand her ground.
Eveline
She was desperate to protect Domienne...
In the end, that sealed her fate.
In the end, that sealed her fate.
Eveline
Sister Philomene desired to keep everyone
safe as much as we did.
safe as much as we did.
Jeanne
Yes, I'm sure she did as well.
Eveline
Let her soul find peace in the warm
embrace of His Radiance.
embrace of His Radiance.
Jeanne
With the High Priestess gone, doesn't that
make you the only member of the church?
make you the only member of the church?
Eveline
Oh, I... hadn't realized...
Jeanne
You'll have to ascend as High Priestess,
Eveline. Domienne needs you.
Eveline. Domienne needs you.
Michelle
Wait, this cheeky nerd is gonna be High
Priestess?! Someone pinch me...
Priestess?! Someone pinch me...
Jeanne
Michelle! Don't be rude!
Eveline
Did Michelle just call me a nerd?
Michelle
...how'd she know that? Did she...
Did she somehow hear me?!
Did she somehow hear me?!
Michelle
Nah, there's no way, right? Hmm...
Nerd! Egghead! Bookworm!
Nerd! Egghead! Bookworm!
Eveline
Inexplicably, I feel... extremely vexed.
Jeanne
C'mon, sis! Enough of that, already!
Michelle
Pfft, what's the harm? It's not like she can
hear me! Isn't that right, you gremlin?
hear me! Isn't that right, you gremlin?
Eveline
Hyah!
Michelle
Eek!
Jeanne
(Eveline just barely missed hitting
Michelle!)
Michelle!)
Eveline
I'm sorry, I thought I heard an obnoxious
buzzing just now. You know I dislike bugs.
buzzing just now. You know I dislike bugs.
Michelle
Buzzing?! Did you really —
Did you just call me — ?!
Did you just call me — ?!
Michelle
Hey, High Priestess! I'll show you who's an
obnoxious bug! Hold still for a second!
obnoxious bug! Hold still for a second!
Jeanne
Don't worry, Eveline. It seems like Michelle
can't do much to normal humans.
can't do much to normal humans.
Eveline
In any case, back to the subject of
Domienne's leader. It should be you.
Domienne's leader. It should be you.
Eveline
It was you who led us to victory against
the demons, after all.
the demons, after all.
Jeanne
I'm afraid it can't be me. If I am the hero
of the prophecy, I can't stay here.
of the prophecy, I can't stay here.
Jeanne
Demon hordes are rising up all over the
land. Our capital Lumains might fall soon.
land. Our capital Lumains might fall soon.
Jeanne
I must march to the aid of the royal family
before they come to harm.
before they come to harm.
Eveline
Just when the townspeople learned to love
you... Michelle will follow, I presume?
you... Michelle will follow, I presume?
Michelle
Yeah.
I must go where His Radiance dictates.
I must go where His Radiance dictates.
Jeanne
She said she has to do what His Radiance
wants her to do.
wants her to do.
Eveline
Of course. And it'd be unbecoming for the
church not to bid you a safe journey.
church not to bid you a safe journey.
Eveline
I shall do what I can to rebuild Domienne.
Please take care of yourselves.
Please take care of yourselves.
Jeanne
You too, Eveline. I know Domienne will
prosper with you as its leader.
prosper with you as its leader.
Jeanne
You're the sharpest person I know. You
can restore the village to its former beauty.
can restore the village to its former beauty.
Eveline
I appreciate your kind words. Ah, that
reminds me, I shall send a message ahead.
reminds me, I shall send a message ahead.
Jeanne
A message? Where?
Eveline
I must inform churches in other towns
of the savior chosen by His Radiance.
of the savior chosen by His Radiance.
Eveline
If there is anything at all you require,
you need only ask. You have my aid.
you need only ask. You have my aid.
Eveline
But, if I may speak frankly... I had hoped
I would be able to see Michelle just once.
I would be able to see Michelle just once.
Eveline
A foolish wish, I know.
Michelle
Oh, Evie... I'm sorry.
Michelle
Well, it's not quite the same, but I hope
you accept it nonetheless.
you accept it nonetheless.
Eveline
Ah, a flower... has flown up into the air?
Is this Michelle's doing?
Is this Michelle's doing?
Jeanne
I think she hopes you'll take it.
Michelle
Ah, dang it. I forgot you hate flowers.
Eveline
...I'll treasure it forever, my friend.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Michelle
You're welcome, Evie.
Jeanne
(It would be nice if Eveline learned to love
flowers as much as I do...)
flowers as much as I do...)
Jeanne
(...hmm. Maybe she already does.)
Michelle
Before we get going, I'm climbing this
tree to the very top!
tree to the very top!
Jeanne
Heh! We climbed so many trees as kids,
didn't we?
didn't we?
Michelle
Hey, let's have a little contest, like we did
back then! First one to the top wins!
back then! First one to the top wins!
Jeanne
Nice try. I know you'll just use your wings
to win. Besides...
to win. Besides...
Jeanne
I think I'd rather enjoy the peace and
quiet for now.
quiet for now.
Michelle
It's been a tough few days, eh? Okay, let's
take a breather. Lay your head on my lap.
take a breather. Lay your head on my lap.
Jeanne
Ahhh! You always did make the best
pillow...
pillow...
Michelle
Wha... Are you calling me fat?! I'll have
you know your big head weighs a ton!
you know your big head weighs a ton!
Jeanne
Sorry, sorry! Heheh. Just... give me a few
moments. We can leave... in a little bit...
moments. We can leave... in a little bit...
Michelle
I guess I'll look for four-leaf clovers since
I'm pinned here... or do flower fortunes!
I'm pinned here... or do flower fortunes!
Michelle
Let's see... who's prettier, me or Evie? Me,
Evie, me, Evie, me...
Evie, me, Evie, me...
Michelle
Yes! I'm prettier! Heh!
Jeanne
Aww, leave poor Evie alone.
You're an angel now, aren't you?
You're an angel now, aren't you?
Jeanne
...hey, Michelle?
Michelle
Hmm?
Jeanne
When you were... gone... were Mama and
Papa there with you?
Papa there with you?
Michelle
Mm, yeah, pretty sure they were.
Jeanne
Really? So, that means Heaven really does
exist!
exist!
Michelle
Perhaps. Honestly, I can't remember much
from before I came back.
from before I came back.
Michelle
Still, it felt like they were with me.
Both of them.
Both of them.
Jeanne
I see. I wish they could've seen me when I
was on that hill.
was on that hill.
Jeanne
I think they would've been proud to see
their timid daughter standing so tall.
their timid daughter standing so tall.
Jeanne
Heheh, I wonder if they would've been
stunned into silence!
stunned into silence!
Michelle
They would have been proud, certainly,
but I doubt they would've been surprised.
but I doubt they would've been surprised.
Jeanne
Huh? You think so?
Michelle
Well, I wasn't surprised by what you did
at all.
at all.
Michelle
You may be a scaredy-cat sometimes, but
you make up for it with your kindness.
you make up for it with your kindness.
Jeanne
So, you think anyone who's kind can be
a hero?
a hero?
Michelle
Not exactly. The kindness you have inside
you... it's not exactly easy to keep up.
you... it's not exactly easy to keep up.
Michelle
Fortunately, you're pretty stubborn.
Jeanne
Hey! I don't see what that has to do with
kindness.
kindness.
Michelle
Well, you don't think like a mercenary.
You don't want any rewards.
You don't want any rewards.
Michelle
You help others because it makes you
happy. You're just too nice, lil sis.
happy. You're just too nice, lil sis.
Jeanne
That doesn't sound like a compliment...
Michelle
It is a compliment!
( ...more or less.)
( ...more or less.)
Michelle
Oh? Hey, aren't these the flowers you used
to make my flower crowns?
to make my flower crowns?
Jeanne
Don't change the subject!
Michelle
I never said thanks, huh? Sorry.
For eight years, I did nothing for you.
For eight years, I did nothing for you.
Jeanne
Michelle...
Michelle
What! Why are you crying?!
Jeanne
Because...
I thought I'd never be happy again...
I thought I'd never be happy again...
Jeanne
I was so lonely... I can't count how many
times I almost gave up.
times I almost gave up.
Michelle
I'm sorry you had to go through that alone,
lil sis.
lil sis.
Jeanne
I feel like I'm in a dream. Every time I
wake up, I wonder if the dream will end.
wake up, I wonder if the dream will end.
Jeanne
What if I wake up this time and you're not
there? I'm terrified to sleep.
there? I'm terrified to sleep.
Michelle
Jeanne...
It's alright now.
It's alright now.
Michelle
I'm not going anywhere.
You don't have to be afraid anymore.
You don't have to be afraid anymore.
Jeanne
Hey, sis? Will you rub my back?
Jeanne
I always fall right asleep when you rub my
back...
back...
Michelle
Of course I will.
Jeanne
Thanks... Michelle...
I love...
I love...
Michelle
...I'll never leave your side again, Jeanne.
Now, sleep well.
Now, sleep well.