King Arthur, the Cursed Legend
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To Avalon
???
This chamber is a reflection of my life.
Gawain
It is a shining symbol of your legacy,
my liege.
my liege.
Gawain
And a testament to Camelot's brilliance.
Second King Arthur
No expense was spared.
Everything from the red carpet to the
Everything from the red carpet to the
Second King Arthur
gold ornamentation is of the finest quality.
A model display of prosperity.
A model display of prosperity.
Second King Arthur
And yet, there is this emptiness...
Gawain
I...beg your pardon?
Second King Arthur
That was how my father, the first King
Arthur, described it.
Arthur, described it.
Second King Arthur
He called it a "bottomless chalice."
Gawain
Then, you simply have to fill it.
After all, you still reign here.
After all, you still reign here.
Second King Arthur
No, my time is at an end.
It won't be long before I vanish.
It won't be long before I vanish.
Gawain
My liege...?
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Second King Arthur
This is my fate, Gawain.
This throne will soon belong to another.
This throne will soon belong to another.
Gawain
You are passing on...?
No! Without you, this country will—
No! Without you, this country will—
Second King Arthur
There will be a successor.
Second King Arthur
In the same way I inherited the title of
King Arthur from my father.
King Arthur from my father.
Gawain
...
Second King Arthur
Remember, this was all ordained.
Ever since we were saddled with that curse.
Ever since we were saddled with that curse.
Second King Arthur
No, our paths were set even before that...
Gawain
...If that is your will, sire.
Second King Arthur
Good, thank you.
I also have a duty for you.
I also have a duty for you.
Second King Arthur
This will be the last task I ever assign...
Splash... Splash...
Battered by sea spray, a ship stays the
course set by the compass at its prow.
course set by the compass at its prow.
These are uncharted waters.
Still, the ship presses on through the fog...
Still, the ship presses on through the fog...
Lancelot
Surely, we must be almost there.
Gawain
I haven't seen an island that matches
the description yet.
the description yet.
Gawain
But, according to the compass, it should be
straight ahead.
straight ahead.
Gawain
And once we arrive...
Our last battle will begin.
Our last battle will begin.
Gawain
Just the two of us, protecting the King to
the bitter end. You understand that, yes?
the bitter end. You understand that, yes?
Lancelot
I, um... Y-Yes, of course.
Gawain
Lancelot.
Are you...panting?
Are you...panting?
Lancelot
The final fight...
Protecting the King...
Protecting the King...
Lancelot
I shall be a shield... Standing before every
enemy under the sun...
enemy under the sun...
Lancelot
Heh. Heehee... Ehehehe...
Gawain
...Lancelot, what in the world is running
through your mind?
through your mind?
Lancelot
N-Nothing! Nothing at all!
I shall endeavor to do my very best!
I shall endeavor to do my very best!
Gawain
So help me...
You are the best swordmaster I know,
You are the best swordmaster I know,
Gawain
but sometimes I just don't know how to deal
with you.
with you.
Lancelot
Oh? I didn't realize that you thought so
highly of me, Gawain.
highly of me, Gawain.
Lancelot
I promise not to betray your trust!
Lancelot
Hm? The skies suddenly cleared.
Gawain
I can see an island...
???
At last, we have reached our destination.
Lancelot
Your Majesty...!
Then, this must be...?
Then, this must be...?
King Arthur
Yes, the birthplace of our curse.
King Arthur
Avalon.
Reunited with the Saint
In front of the Tree of Avalon...
Le Fay
Well, well. So good to see you again.
First King Arthur
Maiden of Avalon... I'm unsure as to how
I should return the greeting.
I should return the greeting.
Le Fay
That's fine, it's enough that you wanted to.
I have been waiting for you to return.
I have been waiting for you to return.
Le Fay
Did you obtain everything you desired?
First King Arthur
With human lifespans as fleeting as they
are... No, I never managed to.
are... No, I never managed to.
First King Arthur
I spent my entire life feeling unfulfilled.
First King Arthur
There was...an emptiness that always
gnawed at me.
gnawed at me.
Le Fay
You ate the Fruit of Wisdom.
Yet, even after receiving its power...
Yet, even after receiving its power...
Le Fay
the world seemed like nothing but a void?
Le Fay
Is that correct, o King of Mankind?
First King Arthur
Indeed, I am a king!
Everything I wanted fell into my hands!
Everything I wanted fell into my hands!
First King Arthur
Alas, it was not enough...
First King Arthur
No matter what I obtained, I never felt
satisfied.
satisfied.
First King Arthur
Desire is a terrifying thing. It flows freely
from the vessel that holds it, without end.
from the vessel that holds it, without end.
First King Arthur
Was that the curse you spoke of?
Le Fay
No, that's simply human nature.
That void was always awaiting you all,
That void was always awaiting you all,
Le Fay
right from the very beginning.
First King Arthur
But you must have known...
What truly lies in human hearts.
What truly lies in human hearts.
First King Arthur
...Well, no matter.
My time has come...
My time has come...
Le Fay
Indeed.
Welcome back...
Welcome back...
Le Fay
to the soul of Avalon.
First King Arthur
Yes, finally...
Eternity in the land of peace...
Eternity in the land of peace...
Le Fay
There, the human "king" has
once again returned to Avalon.
once again returned to Avalon.
Le Fay
Everything begins and ends here.
Such is the curse.
Such is the curse.
Le Fay
There is no escape from this isle...
Isn't that right, Lucius?
Isn't that right, Lucius?
Velsa
Sister, our visitors have arrived.
Shall we go greet them?
Shall we go greet them?
Le Fay
Ah, yes.
Musa
My, just the two of you again?
Can't I join in on the fun this time?
Can't I join in on the fun this time?
Velsa
Are you sure you're up for the task, Musa?
Le Fay
Now, Velsa. There's no reason to deny her.
After all, Musa should gain an
After all, Musa should gain an
Le Fay
understanding of human desire too.
Musa
You needn't worry there, sisters.
Humans are just playthings.
Humans are just playthings.
Musa
As a faerie, I won't be outdone!
Velsa
You see, sister?
Musa is much too inexperienced.
Musa is much too inexperienced.
Le Fay
Which is all the more reason why she
needs a chance to learn.
needs a chance to learn.
Le Fay
Besides, we have other guests to attend to.
Velsa
We do?
Le Fay
Yes, things will soon be bustling around
here.
here.
The first thing I noticed...was the feeling
that my skin was roasting to a crisp.
that my skin was roasting to a crisp.
There was something strange about the
sun beating down on me,
sun beating down on me,
and the wind blowing past.
???
Geez, just how long are you going stay
passed out?
passed out?
???
C'mon, wake up already!
Finn
...Huh!?
Jeanne
Mikaela, stop that! Yelling that close to
someone's ear can't be good for them...
someone's ear can't be good for them...
Mikaela
Well, he wouldn't wake up, so.
Finn
Mikaela!? Jeanne!?
Jeanne
Really, Mikaela...
Finn, are you okay?
Finn, are you okay?
Mikaela
...Fine, sorry, my bad. You're all right,
right?
right?
Finn
Yeah, I think so.
Wait, where are we?
Wait, where are we?
Jeanne
We're not really sure either.
Mikaela
But isn't it exactly how it happened last
time?
time?
Finn
...So this is Camelot!
Does that mean that Merlin is here too?
Does that mean that Merlin is here too?
Mikaela
Nope, we haven't seen hair or hide of the
magician.
magician.
Finn
(Still, she might be watching us from
somewhere...)
somewhere...)
Finn
Helloooooo! Merliiiiiin!
Finn
...
Finn
...No answer, huh.
Jeanne
This place must be in trouble again...
This must be why we were called here!
This must be why we were called here!
Finn
Jeanne, is it just me, or have you gotten
bolder since the last time we met?
bolder since the last time we met?
Jeanne
Um, you really think so?
Mikaela
Yeah, she's really toughened up!
That's the Saint of the North right here!
That's the Saint of the North right here!
Finn
You don't say!
So that was you!
So that was you!
Jeanne
Ah, you heard that name too, Finn?
Finn
Yeah, the knights who went on an
expedition up north wouldn't stop
expedition up north wouldn't stop
Finn
talking about you in their reports!
Finn
They said a saint had descended from the
heavens to shine light on wicked deeds and
heavens to shine light on wicked deeds and
Finn
help the needy of the northern lands!
Jeanne
I-I didn't do anything that praise-worthy!
Jeanne
And when I think about Camelot...
Especially those people in Lonsbury...
Especially those people in Lonsbury...
Jeanne
And how I couldn't do anything for them...
Finn
Right...
That poor village...
That poor village...
Jeanne
H-Huh? Was that...?
Mikaela
Something wrong, Jeanne?
Jeanne
No, but I thought I saw...
Jeanne
I knew it! It is him!
Wait up!
Wait up!
Mikaela
Come on! We've got to go after her, Finn!
Finn
Uh... R-Right!
Mikaela
Jeanne, what the devil's gotten into you!?
You just up and bolted! Out of the blue!
You just up and bolted! Out of the blue!
Jeanne
Didn't either of you see him?
Jeanne
Spica was standing in those bushes!
Finn
N-No way!
Mikaela
You're sure you saw someone?
Jeanne
I am!
That was definitely Spica!
That was definitely Spica!
Finn
Hey, isn't that a house over there?
Jeanne
He may be inside!
Lancelot
So, this is Avalon... The legendary land that
we, the Knights of the Round Table,
we, the Knights of the Round Table,
Lancelot
have been seeking.
Gawain
Be on your guard, Lancelot.
Who knows what awaits u—
Who knows what awaits u—
Lancelot
Whoa!
Gawain
Wh-What is this...!?
Lancelot
It's...tingly?
Or maybe prickly?
Or maybe prickly?
Lancelot
Either way, my whole body hurts!
Hiihiiii!
Hiihiiii!
Gawain
(Don't tell me she's enjoying this!?
Ngh... I can feel my senses slipping... I—)
Ngh... I can feel my senses slipping... I—)
King Arthur
So this is Avalon's aegis. ...Have at it!
Haaaaaah!
Haaaaaah!
King Arthur
This barrier is meant to repel any
unwanted visitors.
unwanted visitors.
King Arthur
But we were chosen. Otherwise, we would
not be in possession of these souls.
not be in possession of these souls.
Gawain
Huff...huff...huff...
Lancelot
E-Expertly done, my liege.
You saw straight through that barrier.
You saw straight through that barrier.
Lancelot
Still, I wouldn't mind...
Experiencing that sensation again...
Experiencing that sensation again...
Gawain
Don't even think about it.
We came here with an objective to achieve.
We came here with an objective to achieve.
King Arthur
Yes, we have but one goal.
To dispel this hundred-year-old curse.
To dispel this hundred-year-old curse.
King Arthur
So, to that end...
King Arthur
We must defeat the Nine Fae.
Arthur Leidram
Lancelot
I recall the day that I went from being a
regular knight to being "Lancelot."
regular knight to being "Lancelot."
Lancelot
The sky above Camelot was clear and blue,
stretching out for as far as the eye could see.
stretching out for as far as the eye could see.
Previous Lancelot
Are you...prepared to bear the name of
"Lancelot?"
"Lancelot?"
Female Knight
Yes, Father.
Previous Lancelot
The name "Lancelot" is, in and of itself,
a curse.
a curse.
Previous Lancelot
Do you truly understand what it means
to take up that mantle?
to take up that mantle?
Female Knight
It's what I was born to do.
I most respectfully accept it.
I most respectfully accept it.
Previous Lancelot
...How can you be so cavalier about this!?
Previous Lancelot
Most people would have a moment
of hesitation...
of hesitation...
Previous Lancelot
Ha, "Lancelot" may well be a name that
becomes a woman like you.
becomes a woman like you.
Previous Lancelot
Thank you, my daughter. From this day
forward, you shall be known as "Lancelot."
forward, you shall be known as "Lancelot."
Previous Lancelot
Now, take these swords!
Female Knight
They feel as light as a feather...
Perfect for my style of swordsmanship.
Perfect for my style of swordsmanship.
Female Knight
I promise to cherish them.
Previous Lancelot
"Lancelot the Traitor"... Taking on that
title is sure to cause you hardship.
title is sure to cause you hardship.
Previous Lancelot
Still, it is my deepest hope that you will
succeed in restoring our lost honor.
succeed in restoring our lost honor.
Female Knight
If that is the will of its original bearer...
Then it is my duty to fulfill!
Then it is my duty to fulfill!
Elderly Woman
Oh dear...!
Lancelot
Careful, my lady!
Are you all right?
Are you all right?
Elderly Woman
Goodness, that was a close one.
Thank you for catching me.
Thank you for catching me.
Elderly Woman
I would have fallen for sure.
Lancelot
Think nothing of it! Assisting the public
is but another one of a knight's duties.
is but another one of a knight's duties.
Elderly Woman
Oh my! A knight, you say?
Could I have your name?
Could I have your name?
Lancelot
Certainly. I am Lancelot.
Elderly Woman
...!
Is that so? How...hm.
Is that so? How...hm.
Lancelot
Shall I help you carry your luggage?
Elderly Woman
Absolutely not!
I refuse to be indebted to a traitor!
I refuse to be indebted to a traitor!
Lancelot
Oh. Ah...
Lancelot
...I see.
Not a problem!
Not a problem!
Lancelot
Please, take care on your way.
Elderly Woman
Hmph!
Lancelot
(It seems that this name comes with
more baggage than I had expected.)
more baggage than I had expected.)
Lancelot
(My father requested that I restore its
honor... Clearly it's not going to be easy.)
honor... Clearly it's not going to be easy.)
Lancelot
But being glared at like I was less than
a bug...
a bug...
Lancelot
Hehehe... It gave me chills.
Boy
Mama, why is that person laughing?
Mother
Don't even look at her!
She is dangerous!
She is dangerous!
Lancelot
Oooohoho... Hiihii...
Lancelot
(This is positively thrilling...!
Is this due to the so-called curse?)
Is this due to the so-called curse?)
Lancelot
(I've never felt anything like it before.
Hehehe...)
Hehehe...)
Lancelot
Not long after I inherited the name of
"Lancelot," war broke out between Camelot
"Lancelot," war broke out between Camelot
Lancelot
and the neighboring country of Capitulia.
Lancelot
It was my first official campaign as a
knight.
knight.
Lancelot
I remember that I had to participate, no
matter how I felt about it.
matter how I felt about it.
Gawain
So, you're the new Lancelot? I heard from
the King that the name had changed hands.
the King that the name had changed hands.
Gawain
Even as a squire, you were an exemplary
swordswoman.
swordswoman.
Lancelot
Sir Gawain!
I apologize for not telling you sooner.
I apologize for not telling you sooner.
Lancelot
I look forward to fighting alongside you.
Gawain
...Let me ask you one thing.
Gawain
Can you guarantee your loyalty to King
Arthur and the Round Table?
Arthur and the Round Table?
Lancelot
Upon my life and my swords, I swear it.
Is that so difficult to believe?
Is that so difficult to believe?
Gawain
His Majesty has decreed that you will
be sent directly to the front lines.
be sent directly to the front lines.
Gawain
He is going to be relying on your skills.
Gawain
Which is why I will be keeping a close
watch, to ensure that you keep your oath.
watch, to ensure that you keep your oath.
Lancelot
So, I am to be under surveillance...
Gawain
If you do anything the slightest bit
reminiscent of that traitor...
reminiscent of that traitor...
Gawain
I will cut you down there and then.
Are we understood?
Are we understood?
Lancelot
I do not mind.
In fact, I welcome that.
In fact, I welcome that.
Lancelot
With you watching, Sir Gawain...
Lancelot
In due time, the word "traitor" will cease
to be paired with the name "Lancelot."
to be paired with the name "Lancelot."
Gawain
Then, I won't take my eyes off of you.
We'll see what your word is worth.
We'll see what your word is worth.
Gawain
If you'll surprise us, or continue the legacy...
Capitulian Soldier A
Wh-Who in hell is that knight...!?
Her swords are too fast to follow!
Her swords are too fast to follow!
Capitulian Soldier B
Is she a member of the Round Table!?
Someone stop her, damn it!
Someone stop her, damn it!
Capitulian Soldier C
I-It's no use! She's too quick on her feet!
Capitulian Soldier D
Close in and cut her down! Or just tackle
her! Whatever it takes!
her! Whatever it takes!
Lancelot
Blink and you'll miss me!
Royal Swiftslash!
Royal Swiftslash!
Capitulian Soldier E
Wha—!
Capitulian Soldier F
Wh-Where is she!?
Capitulian Soldier G
Aaaaaaaaaaugh!
Gawain
(She took out twenty soldiers
with one slash of her sword!?)
with one slash of her sword!?)
Lancelot
How was that, Sir Gawain?
Do I need to make any adjustments?
Do I need to make any adjustments?
Gawain
No, your tactics are sound.
Gawain
Continue defending this position as if your
life depended on it.
life depended on it.
Lancelot
Understood.
I'll be counting on you to watch my back.
I'll be counting on you to watch my back.
Gawain
(I will admit that she's skilled.
But those movements...)
But those movements...)
Lancelot
Royal Swiftslash!
Lancelot
(That should be more than enough to please
the King! At this rate, I'll—Ah?)
the King! At this rate, I'll—Ah?)
Lancelot
...What's wrong with my legs!?
No...!
No...!
Capitulian Soldier A
We've got her! Everyone, close in!!!
Capitulian Soldier B
Break her legs! Snap 'em good!!!
Lancelot
(Why can't I move my le—?)
Capitulian Soldier C
Diiiiiiiiie!!!
Lancelot
Ngh...!
???
Royal Helioslash!
Capitulian Soldier C
Aaaaaaaugh!
Capitulian Soldier D
Impossible...!
Capitulian Soldier E
What is Gawain doing here!?
Gawain
A word of advice, since this is your first
campaign. Be more careful with that speed.
campaign. Be more careful with that speed.
Gawain
Rushing around like that is going to wear
your legs out in no time.
your legs out in no time.
Lancelot
Ahaha, apparently so.
Thank you for saving me.
Thank you for saving me.
Gawain
Don't get the wrong idea.
I'll still be keeping a close watch on you.
I'll still be keeping a close watch on you.
Gawain
However, we aren't going to win this war
without you.
without you.
Gawain
At least, that is what our king seems to
believe.
believe.
Lancelot
Hehe... Hiding your true feelings, I see.
Lancelot
Very well, Gawain.
Let us fight together!
Let us fight together!
Gawain
We shall prevail here, Lancelot!
Lancelot
With Gawain's assistance, my first venture
out onto the battlefield ended up being
out onto the battlefield ended up being
Lancelot
quite successful.
Lancelot
I thought that if everyone heard of my deeds,
then the day when I could clear my name
then the day when I could clear my name
Lancelot
would not be much further off.
Camelot Citizen A
The Knights of the Round Table are back!
Camelot Citizen B
Sir Gawaiiiiiin! Sir Kaaaaaay!
Camelot Citizen C
Hey, isn't that...?
Camelot Citizen D
Yeah! The newest one in a line of traitors!
Camelot Citizen E
I heard that she used trickery to fight
her battles...
her battles...
Camelot Citizen F
Well, I heard that she took credit
for things that orderlies had accomplished.
for things that orderlies had accomplished.
Camelot Citizen G
How could a knight stoop so low?
Gawain
...They speak as if they were there
themselves.
themselves.
Lancelot
It's fine, Gawain. This is "Lancelot"'s fate.
I knew it would be like this.
I knew it would be like this.
Gawain
Well, I despise lies and falsehood.
And those who wallow in them too.
And those who wallow in them too.
Lancelot
Hearing you say that is enough for me.
Lancelot
...
Lancelot
I was presumed to be vile...
Lancelot
Being seen as dirt, filth, muck...didn't
bother me as much as it should have.
bother me as much as it should have.
Lancelot
Still, is simply existing as "Lancelot"
enough to warrant such censure...?
enough to warrant such censure...?
???
No, of course not.
Lancelot
Princess Leidram!?
My apologies for not noticing you sooner!
My apologies for not noticing you sooner!
Princess Leidram
Pay it no mind, Lancelot. More importantly,
if it were not for your contribution,
if it were not for your contribution,
Princess Leidram
the last campaign would not have gone
nearly as well.
nearly as well.
Princess Leidram
You possess strength and skills which are
vital to Camelot.
vital to Camelot.
Princess Leidram
And for your generous assistance, you have
my thanks.
my thanks.
Lancelot
(She's meeting my eyes with no hesitation...
I'd thought she was cold and distant,
I'd thought she was cold and distant,
Lancelot
but she's actually quite kind.)
Lancelot
(I didn't know that Princess Leidram was
paying so much attention to me.)
paying so much attention to me.)
Princess Leidram
Is something the matter, Lancelot?
Lancelot
No, I just was not expecting Your Highness
to say anything like that.
to say anything like that.
Princess Leidram
You had best get used to it. You are sure to
become a renowned knight soon.
become a renowned knight soon.
Princess Leidram
I can see it clear as day.
Lancelot
Your Highness... These swords will always
be at your service, and Camelot's!
be at your service, and Camelot's!
Princess Leidram
I shall be relying on you, Lancelot.
Lancelot
(Back then, I swore my loyalty to Princess
Leidram on the spot.)
Leidram on the spot.)
Lancelot
(And my feelings haven't changed.
The only change is the princess's title.)
The only change is the princess's title.)
Lancelot
(She's taken up the name "King Arthur"
and became the true leader of our people...)
and became the true leader of our people...)
Gawain
My liege, where shall we go from here?
King Arthur
In search of the constructs of Avalon,
who bear the guise of women.
who bear the guise of women.
King Arthur
Though, who can say what other
deceptions they will employ?
deceptions they will employ?
King Arthur
This is, after all, their domain...
Gawain
It would be best to act decisively.
King Arthur
Yes, I would prefer to resolve this
as quickly as possible.
as quickly as possible.
Lancelot
Then, maybe we should split!
Lancelot
Either one of us will be honored to accompany
you, my liege, and—
you, my liege, and—
King Arthur
No, I shall go alone.
Gawain
But, Your Majesty...!
If anything should happen to you—
If anything should happen to you—
King Arthur
Do you doubt my capabilities?
Gawain
No, not in the slightest!
King Arthur
Lancelot. Gawain.
You are to search together.
You are to search together.
King Arthur
That is an order.
Gawain
If that is your will, my liege...
We shall give our lives to fulfill it!
We shall give our lives to fulfill it!
King Arthur
Both of you have my utmost trust. Victory
against those fae witches will be ours.
against those fae witches will be ours.
Lancelot
Be on your guard, Your Majesty!
Lancelot
We will rush to your side the second you
require assistance!
require assistance!
Lancelot
(Lately, Princess Leidram...King Arthur's
face has become unreadable to me.)
face has become unreadable to me.)
Lancelot
(What could she possibly be thinking...?)
Lancelot
(...No, it's a sound strategy. And to obey your
lord is a knight's duty!)
lord is a knight's duty!)
Lancelot
(...Isn't that right, Finn?)
A House in the Woods
Finn
Is Spica really in here?
Jeanne
I'm not sure.
But it's the only place he could be, so...
But it's the only place he could be, so...
Mikaela
Why don't you start by knocking on the
door? Then we can go from there.
door? Then we can go from there.
Finn
Good point.
Nothing to do but try.
Nothing to do but try.
——
???
...
Finn
We're sorry to bother you, but...
Have you seen a young boy around here?
Have you seen a young boy around here?
Jeanne
He's called Spica, and...
???
...
Finn
And, um, you see...
Jeanne
Finn, I don't think we should bother her
anymore. I think we might have scared her.
anymore. I think we might have scared her.
Finn
Yeah, I don't think she's blinked once.
Mikaela
Besides, the odds of Spica being alive are
slim to none.
slim to none.
Mikaela
I know you want to see him again, but...
Jeanne
...Yeah. I know.
Jeanne
Sorry, we had the wrong person.
We'll be on our wa—
We'll be on our wa—
Grrrrrumble...
Jeanne
Ah!
Finn
Jeanne, was that...?
Jeanne
No! Um, I...
Mikaela
Wow, you must really be starving.
Jeanne
Uuuuuh...
???
Hehe.
Finn
Excuse me, but would you happen to know
where we could get a meal?
where we could get a meal?
???
...Here's...okay...
Mikaela
Is she waving us in?
Finn
I guess that means we didn't scare her too
badly.
badly.
Reserved Girl
Here.
Finn
Er, um...
Finn
(She gestured at us to eat, but... This is just
a pile of raw, unpeeled fruit and vegetables.)
a pile of raw, unpeeled fruit and vegetables.)
Finn
(Some of the edible parts aren't even ripe
yet. It would be fine if they were cooked,
yet. It would be fine if they were cooked,
Finn
but as they are... They aren't going to taste
very good.)
very good.)
Finn
Aren't you...going to do anything else with
these? Like, boil them, or fry them, or...?
these? Like, boil them, or fry them, or...?
Reserved Girl
Hm?
Finn
Cooking with these ingredients would make
them even tastier.
them even tastier.
Finn
Would you mind?
Reserved Girl
...No.
Jeanne
Y-You mean that you want us to cook?
Jeanne
Uh, um, I honestly think these look
good as they are! Perfectly fine even!
good as they are! Perfectly fine even!
Mikaela
Yeah, you don't want my sister to cook.
Ever.
Ever.
Jeanne
Mikaela, do you have to be so blunt...?
Sniffle...
Sniffle...
Finn
Don't worry, I'll handle it!
You just sit back and wait, okay?
You just sit back and wait, okay?
Finn
All right, everyone eat up! There's plenty
more where this came from, too.
more where this came from, too.
Jeanne
Finn, you made all of this!?
You're amazing!
You're amazing!
Mikaela
Hey, this actually looks pretty tasty.
Finn
Well, my dad wasn't home much, so I used
to help my mom around the house.
to help my mom around the house.
Finn
I picked things like cooking up naturally,
you know?
you know?
Reserved Girl
Can I...have some...?
Finn
Yep, go ahead.
Have as much as you'd like!
Have as much as you'd like!
Reserved Girl
...Munch...
Reserved Girl
......Munch, munch, munch.
Reserved Girl
Mmmmm!!!
Jeanne
Looks like it's a big hit.
Finn
Yeah, I'm glad I put in the effort.
???
Who the hell are you!?
Jeanne
Huh!? There's two of them!
???
What are you doing in our house!?
What did you do to Grethe!?
What did you do to Grethe!?
Finn
N-Nothing at all!
We just stopped in for a meal, so...
We just stopped in for a meal, so...
Jeanne
That's right! We really were just eating!
Grethe
Tethe... I asked them...
Tethe
Get away from those trespassers, Grethe!
Finn
Please, we really didn't do anything bad.
Tethe
Outsiders can't be trusted!
Get out!
Get out!
Finn
Ngh...!
Jeanne
Eeeek...!
Finn
(She closed that gap in an instant!
She's a lot faster than she looks!)
She's a lot faster than she looks!)
Mikaela
Jeanne, are you okay!?
Jeanne
Yes, I'm fine!
Grethe
...The food.
Tethe
Tch! If you won't leave...
Then I'll burn you to a crisp!
Then I'll burn you to a crisp!
Finn
(Did she just cast a flame spell!?
...And it's going straight for the other girl!)
...And it's going straight for the other girl!)
Finn
(Crap, she won't have time to dodge!)
Tethe
G-Grethe!? What are you doing!?
I-I can't stop the spell—!
I-I can't stop the spell—!
Finn
...Ngh! Aaaaaaah!
Tethe
(That man just...
threw himself in front of Grethe!?)
threw himself in front of Grethe!?)
Tethe
Grethe, are you hurt!?
Grethe
Nuh-uh...
He...protected me...
He...protected me...
Tethe
Why would you do something like that?
Finn
Do you...really need a reason...to help
others?
others?
Jeanne
Oh no! Finn!
M-Mikaela, what should we do!?
M-Mikaela, what should we do!?
Mikaela
Calm down, Jeanne!
Jeanne
B-But I...!
Tethe
Bring him in here!
I'll fix him up!
I'll fix him up!
Tethe
You should be all better now. The flowers
that grow around here are good for burns.
that grow around here are good for burns.
Finn
Yeah, it doesn't hurt anymore.
Thanks, Tethe.
Thanks, Tethe.
Grethe
...You okay?
Finn
Yeah. I'm just glad you didn't get hurt.
Tethe
I'm so sorry! I was wrong about you guys.
But we hardly ever have dinner guests, so...
But we hardly ever have dinner guests, so...
Tethe
Anyway, I'm really sorry!
Finn
You were just trying to keep Grethe safe,
right? That's nothing to apologize for.
right? That's nothing to apologize for.
Mikaela
Exactly. It's a big sister's job to look out for
her baby sis.
her baby sis.
Jeanne
Are you sure you're all right, Finn?
You still look a little pale.
You still look a little pale.
Finn
Huh? Yeah, I do feel...kind of sleepy...
Tethe
Ah, that's probably because of the herbs.
Tethe
You guys can take your time and rest up
here, we don't mind.
here, we don't mind.
Finn
Thanks, we will.
Tethe
Tell me if you need anything. The toilet's
to your right when you exit the room.
to your right when you exit the room.
Tethe
Oh, one more thing. The locked room
on the first floor is completely off-limits.
on the first floor is completely off-limits.
Tethe
Sleep well.
Jeanne
Wait, does this mean...
I'm supposed to share a room with Finn!?
I'm supposed to share a room with Finn!?
Mikaela
Don't you worry, Jeanne. If he tries anything
funny, I'll possess you and send him packing!
funny, I'll possess you and send him packing!
Finn
Wh-What kind of guy do you take me for!?
Mikaela
You're a man, aren't you?
Mikaela
Staying under the same roof with a cutie
like Jeanne... That'd drive anyone wild!
like Jeanne... That'd drive anyone wild!
Jeanne
M-Mikaela! Please!
This is embarrassing!
This is embarrassing!
Mikaela
No, it's necessary! Listen, Finn.
Mikaela
If you as much as think about laying
a finger on my adorable little sister...
a finger on my adorable little sister...
Finn
All right, I get it! I won't do anything, I
swear on the Code of Chivalry!
swear on the Code of Chivalry!
Mikaela
Okay. I'm putting my trust in you, Finn.
You'd better not let me down!
You'd better not let me down!
Jeanne
Geez, Mikaela...
Jeanne
O-Oh, right! I asked Tethe about Spica, but
she didn't know who I was talking about.
she didn't know who I was talking about.
Finn
Ah. Then I guess...
Jeanne
Yes. I must have been seeing things.
Mikaela
He's been on your mind ever since that
day, hasn't he?
day, hasn't he?
Jeanne
I can't help it. The Lonsbury villagers' last
moments keep playing out in my head...
moments keep playing out in my head...
Jeanne
They all seemed happy to fade away, but...
Jeanne
I can't help but wonder if that really means
that we saved them.
that we saved them.
Jeanne
(Was that the only way? Or could we have
done something else to help?)
done something else to help?)
Jeanne
(That question keeps weighing on
my heart...)
my heart...)
Grethe
You're leaving...?
Finn
Yeah. I'm feeling a lot better now, and we
still have to figure out why we're here.
still have to figure out why we're here.
Grethe
You don't know?
Jeanne
Well, we got called here against our will,
so...
so...
Tethe
Seriously?
That's just wrong!
That's just wrong!
Finn
Yeah, I'm with you there.
But it is what it is.
But it is what it is.
Finn
Something's going to happen here,
and we've been summoned to help.
and we've been summoned to help.
Tethe
What do you mean, "something"?
Finn
Nothing good, I'd expect.
Finn
Anyway, asking around always helps, so is
there a village or something nearby?
there a village or something nearby?
Tethe
Not on this island.
There's only nine of us here.
There's only nine of us here.
Tethe
We all know each other, but we stay out of
each other's business.
each other's business.
Finn
I see...
Tethe
If something bad's going to happen, then
it'll probably get started by an outsider.
it'll probably get started by an outsider.
Tethe
You should go check the beach.
I'll bet you'll find something there.
I'll bet you'll find something there.
Finn
Great, we'll head over that way.
Tethe
...I'm really sorry about before, Finn.
Tethe
It might sound like an excuse, but I was just
trying to scare you off.
trying to scare you off.
Finn
It's fine, I could tell you were holding back.
Finn
If I'd been hit by that spell at full power,
I wouldn't be so well off right now.
I wouldn't be so well off right now.
Finn
I know someone else who can use fire
magic, so I could more or less tell that you
magic, so I could more or less tell that you
Finn
didn't actually want to hurt anyone.
Tethe
Huh, someone with a power like mine?
I'd like to meet them sometime.
I'd like to meet them sometime.
Finn
Thanks for everything, Grethe!
It was great to meet you.
It was great to meet you.
Grethe
...You're really leaving?
Jeanne
Yes, but we might see each other again
sometime.
sometime.
Grethe
...
Finn
Anyways, we're off.
Tethe
Well, they're gone.
Grethe
...
Tethe
Come on, let's go back inside.
Grethe
Okay...
Mikaela
How are those burns doing, by the way?
Finn
With all the battles I've been in, I've been
hurt a lot worse. This is nothing.
hurt a lot worse. This is nothing.
Mikaela
Oho, so we've got us a battle-hardened
knight, huh?
knight, huh?
Mikaela
Would've been nice to meet you back when
I was one too...
I was one too...
Jeanne
Still, you shouldn't push yourself! If you're
not feeling well, please let us know!
not feeling well, please let us know!
Finn
Sure thing!
Mikaela
...Hey, guys?
Didn't we already pass this spot?
Didn't we already pass this spot?
Jeanne
D-Did we...?
That shouldn't be possible, right?
That shouldn't be possible, right?
Finn
We've been walking in a pretty straight
line this whole time, so...
line this whole time, so...
Mikaela
See, there! That's the same broken branch!
I knew it! We are going in circles!
I knew it! We are going in circles!
Finn
It does look an awful lot like the area that
we started in, but...
we started in, but...
Jeanne
Wait, look at that!
Isn't that Grethe and Tethe's house!?
Isn't that Grethe and Tethe's house!?
Finn
...Okay, that can't be right.
We didn't make a turn even once!
We didn't make a turn even once!
Mikaela
We are back at their house, though.
Jeanne
Maybe it's actually someone else's house,
just similar?
just similar?
Finn
...Might as well knock and see.
Tethe
Oh, hi!
What's wrong? Did you forget something?
What's wrong? Did you forget something?
Finn
T-Tethe? It's really you!?
What's going on here...?
What's going on here...?
Tethe
Wait, what?
What's that supposed to mean?
What's that supposed to mean?
Finn
We're not sure, but...
Finn
...And we ended up back here.
Tethe
You didn't turn? At all?
Tethe
Wait, don't tell me...
Grethe! Did you start the trial!?
Grethe! Did you start the trial!?
Grethe
...Yes.
Tethe
You did, huh...
Finn
Uh, what are we talking about?
Tethe
...She must really like you guys.
Tethe
Grethe's gone and put you on the trial.
Tethe
If you can't clear it, you'll have to spend the
rest of your lives in this forest.
rest of your lives in this forest.
Finn
Huh!?
Heiress to the Throne
Gawain
The previous King Arthur left me but one
mission.
mission.
Gawain
Should Princess Leidram stand to inherit
the throne...
the throne...
Gawain
I was to kill her.
Gawain
The King disappeared a few weeks later,
just as he had predicted.
just as he had predicted.
Gawain
His will was found in the castle, and his
death was considered to be suicide.
death was considered to be suicide.
Gawain
After holding a solemn funeral with no
body, the throne sat empty for some time.
body, the throne sat empty for some time.
Gawain
Everyone eagerly awaited the coming
of Camelot's new king...
of Camelot's new king...
Gawain
(And so, another day passes without a
proper ruler...)
proper ruler...)
Gawain
(It's only a matter of time before chaos
ensues within the kingdom.)
ensues within the kingdom.)
Gawain
(Which would be the perfect excuse for a
neighboring country to invade...)
neighboring country to invade...)
Gawain
Ah, that's Princess Leidram...!
Gawain
(Before King Arthur passed, he expressed
much concern about her.)
much concern about her.)
Gawain
(However, she has two elder brothers.)
Gawain
(One prudent and wise...
The other bold and cheerful.)
The other bold and cheerful.)
Gawain
(All the public is concerned about is which
of the two princes will succeed the throne.)
of the two princes will succeed the throne.)
Gawain
(I doubt anyone has even considered that
Princess Leidram might inherit it instead.)
Princess Leidram might inherit it instead.)
Gawain
(In fact...)
Camelot Citizen A
Hey, look.
It's Princess Leidram!
It's Princess Leidram!
Camelot Citizen B
What a divine beauty!
Camelot Citizen A
Still, there's something unapproachable
about her. Like she's beyond us mortals...
about her. Like she's beyond us mortals...
Camelot Citizen B
More like she's an emotionless doll.
Camelot Citizen A
Yeah, exactly.
Kind of creepy...
Kind of creepy...
Gawain
(As a squire once aptly described her...)
Gawain
(It's like she's less of a human—)
Gawain
(—and more of a monster.)
Gawain
Time passed with no clear sign of who would
become the next king.
become the next king.
Gawain
Until, one day...
Kay
How goes the battle, Gawain?
Gawain
All according to plan. We'll strike in one fell
swoop. Kay, I want you on the right flank.
swoop. Kay, I want you on the right flank.
Kay
No need to tell me, I know.
Messenger
Urgent report from the left flank vanguard!
Messenger
The enemy has taken hostages and
barricaded themselves in!
barricaded themselves in!
Gawain
(Damn, we must have pressed them too
hard...)
hard...)
Princess Leidram
Where are they being held?
Gawain
Princess Leidram!?
What are you doing out on the battlefield?
What are you doing out on the battlefield?
Princess Leidram
My brothers are here as well, attending to
other sites. As royals, it is our duty to serve.
other sites. As royals, it is our duty to serve.
Gawain
Still, to come straight to the frontline is—
Princess Leidram
My question remains unanswered.
You there. Give me their location.
You there. Give me their location.
Messenger
Y-Yes, Your Highness!
They're in a building to the north.
They're in a building to the north.
Gawain
Your Highness! It is far too dangerous out
there!
there!
Princess Leidram
If you wish to stop me, then you will have
to kill me.
to kill me.
Gawain
I...cannot.
Princess Leidram
If you are not prepared to act, stay silent.
Princess Leidram
Now, step aside.
Gawain
You are not planning on going alone, are you,
ma'am?
ma'am?
Princess Leidram
Of course. That way I can catch the enemy
off-guard.
off-guard.
Gawain
(She's extremely decisive, to the point of
ruthlessness.)
ruthlessness.)
Gawain
(That sharp glare makes it seem like she
hates all lives—even her own...)
hates all lives—even her own...)
Princess Leidram
Then, I will be heading out.
Gawain
Please signal us if anything goes wrong.
Princess Leidram
Nothing will.
Gawain
...Well, there she goes.
Gawain
(I've seen movement at the barricade!
...Is that one of the hostages?)
...Is that one of the hostages?)
Male Hostage
H-Heeeeeelp!
Gawain
The hostages are free!
Orderlies! To their aid!
Orderlies! To their aid!
Female Hostage
S-Someone! A-Anyone!
Orderly A
Fear not, we are here to assist you!
Please be at ease, you're safe with us!
Please be at ease, you're safe with us!
Male Hostage
N-No, we're not! None of us are!
T-That woman... She's insane!
T-That woman... She's insane!
Princess Leidram
Have you secured the hostages?
Gawain
Your Highness...! Are you unharmed?
Male Hostage
Eeeeeek...! Help! Please!
G-Get her away from me!
G-Get her away from me!
Orderly A
Sir, let us assure you, there is not—
Orderly B
Whoa!
He just fainted!
He just fainted!
Orderly A
Was he so worked up that he lost
consciousness?
consciousness?
Orderly A
What a harrowing ordeal that must have
been...
been...
Gawain
Your Highness?
That splash of blood on your face...
That splash of blood on your face...
Gawain
Is it from the enemy?
Princess Leidram
I beheaded every last one of them.
In my rush to rescue the hostages,
In my rush to rescue the hostages,
Princess Leidram
I did not concern myself over where the
blood landed.
blood landed.
Gawain
(Which would mean that she took down...
ten, no, twenty of them!?)
ten, no, twenty of them!?)
Princess Leidram
...!
Gawain
(Did she just stumble!?)
Gawain
Your Highness...!
Princess Leidram
...How unseemly.
My apologies, Gawain.
My apologies, Gawain.
Gawain
(She weighs next to nothing, and yet she
massacred a stronghold of soldiers
massacred a stronghold of soldiers
Gawain
to save two strangers?)
Gawain
(Who would ever be willing to go that far...?)
Gawain
I shall escort you to the palace at once!
Princess Leidram
You will do no such thing. This battle must
be brought to an immediate end.
be brought to an immediate end.
Princess Leidram
That is an order.
Gawain
...!
Gawain
As you command, ma'am. I shall bring
victory to Camelot in our late king's stead!
victory to Camelot in our late king's stead!
Gawain
(...That battle ended with a decisive
victory for Camelot.)
victory for Camelot.)
Gawain
(And the one who ensured it was clearly
Princess Leidram.)
Princess Leidram.)
Gawain
(She truly had the ability to lead.)
Gawain
If she is to become the third "King Arthur,"
then...
then...
Gawain
What should I do?
CRASH!
Gawain
(That sounded like it came from the throne
room...!)
room...!)
Gawain
(...Princess Leidram's on the floor!?)
Gawain
Your Highness!
Princess Leidram
Ga...wain...
Gawain
(She's bleeding heavily from her
abdomen...!)
abdomen...!)
Gawain
We must get you to a healer!
Princess Leidram
Wait... One assassin...is still...
Gawain
(...There!)
Assassin
Ah... A-Aaaaaaah!
Gawain
That concealed weapon...
Are you from Capitulia!?
Are you from Capitulia!?
Assassin
Huff... Huff...
Gawain
(Those bloodshot eyes...
What is this cur so terrified of?)
What is this cur so terrified of?)
Assassin
Aaaaaaaaaah!
Gawain
...You leave me no choice!
Assassin
A-Augh...!
Gawain
(The way he just came rushing right at me...
He must be really distraught.)
He must be really distraught.)
Gawain
(But why...?)
Gawain
(Questions can wait! I must get Princess
Leidram to safety!)
Leidram to safety!)
Gawain
Are you able to stand, ma'am?
Princess Leidram
I am fine...but my brothers...
Gawain
No... You cannot mean they—
In that room filled with heavy stench
of blood...
of blood...
There was no one but me and the princess.
No one alive, that is.
No one alive, that is.
Just several corpses of foreign assassins...
And the bodies of two princes.
And the bodies of two princes.
Gawain
Princess Leidram?
How is your recovery going?
How is your recovery going?
Princess Leidram
Quite well, thank you.
I can walk about with no issues.
I can walk about with no issues.
Princess Leidram
What cut the deepest...was the shock of it all.
Gawain...
Gawain...
Gawain
(Princess Leidram, of all people, crying...)
Princess Leidram
One of my brothers was meant to become
the next King Arthur.
the next King Arthur.
Princess Leidram
Thinking of how this must be affecting
the citizens of Camelot makes me unable
the citizens of Camelot makes me unable
Princess Leidram
to hold my tears.
Gawain
(She seems to be deeply concerned about
the kingdom...)
the kingdom...)
Gawain
(Can I truly turn my sword against such
a woman?)
a woman?)
Gawain
(Forgive me, my liege... This is the one and
only time I must betray your trust.)
only time I must betray your trust.)
Not long after that, Princess Leidram
inherited the king's power.
inherited the king's power.
And thus, the third King Arthur
ascended the throne.
ascended the throne.
Velsa
Are you our guest?
Velsa
Hehe. It's been ages since I last got to enjoy
myself without any of my sisters underfoot.
myself without any of my sisters underfoot.
Velsa
So, what manner of trial shall we set for
you?
you?
King Arthur
That will not be necessary.
Velsa
Hm? What was that?
King Arthur
I said, a trial shall not be required.
Velsa
Oh? And what makes you so certain?
King Arthur
This line of questioning is futile.
Velsa
...A-Aaaaah!!!
Velsa
Wh-What is happening...?
Why am I...looking at the sky...?
Why am I...looking at the sky...?
Velsa
I feel...pain...?
Velsa
Sis...ter...
King Arthur
...The first has fallen.
Le Fay
...!
Le Fay
Velsa's presence...
Le Fay
...I see.
Le Fay
Our most recent visitors deserve
to be shown no hospitality.
to be shown no hospitality.
The Second Faerie
Jeanne
We finally made it back...
Mikaela
It's just the same section of forest, over and
over...
over...
Tethe
Oh, there they are.
Did you get the rock?
Did you get the rock?
Finn
Here you go, Grethe.
This is what you wanted, right?
This is what you wanted, right?
Grethe
...Yes. Thanks.
Finn
Looks like she likes it.
Jeanne
Th-Thank goodness...
We spent half the day scouring that cave...
We spent half the day scouring that cave...
Jeanne
I'm soooooo tiiiiiireeeeeed...
Mikaela
Aw... There, there.
You must be absolutely exhausted!
You must be absolutely exhausted!
Tethe
Congrats, you passed Grethe's trial!
Come on in, I'll make you guys some tea.
Come on in, I'll make you guys some tea.
Tethe
Watch out, it's hot.
Finn
Thanks, Tethe.
Jeanne
What was that trial for, anyway?
Tethe
Right, you guys wouldn't know.
Tethe
Most people who visit this island come
looking for the Fruit of Wisdom.
looking for the Fruit of Wisdom.
Tethe
But only a chosen few are worthy of
receiving it.
receiving it.
Tethe
So, we weed out the unworthy ones by
making them undergo trials.
making them undergo trials.
Finn
And by "we," you mean the faeries
of Avalon?
of Avalon?
Tethe
Exactly. But Grethe started this one just
because she didn't want you guys to leave.
because she didn't want you guys to leave.
Grethe
...Sorry.
Jeanne
It's okay, don't be! We wanted to spend more
time talking to you too.
time talking to you too.
Finn
Yeah, Grethe. We've talked about it and
decided to stay here a little while longer.
decided to stay here a little while longer.
Grethe
...Really?
Jeanne
Yep! Besides, it looks like this is the only
place we can spend the night in around here.
place we can spend the night in around here.
Jeanne
Unless that would be a bother...?
Tethe
No, we wouldn't mind at all.
Actually, that's a great idea.
Actually, that's a great idea.
Tethe
I mean, Grethe would be thrilled.
Grethe
...Yes.
Finn
Thank you both so much!
Tethe
If anything on the island changes, we'll let
you know.
you know.
Tethe
Until then, just kick back and relax.
Jeanne
By the way...
Have you two always lived here?
Have you two always lived here?
Tethe
Yes. Avalon's faeries aren't meant to ever
leave the island.
leave the island.
Tethe
There was one who did once, but her
power grew weaker and weaker,
power grew weaker and weaker,
Tethe
so in the end she had to come back.
Tethe
This island's the only place where we can
live.
live.
Tethe
Besides, I don't know what Grethe would
do if I left!
do if I left!
Jeanne
You two seem really close.
Mikaela
Yeah, they're just like us!
The best possible pair!
The best possible pair!
Tethe
Aw, thanks. But we'd better get some
dinner going for you!
dinner going for you!
Tethe
We've never had outsiders stay over before,
so I don't know if this'll suit your tastes...
so I don't know if this'll suit your tastes...
Finn
Wow! The potato soup is delicious!
Jeanne
Mm...! So is this flower sauté!
Tethe
Ehehe. There's something special about
seeing your cooking get gobbled up.
seeing your cooking get gobbled up.
Mikaela
Uuuugh, this is so unfair!
Jeanne, I'm popping in for a bit!
Jeanne, I'm popping in for a bit!
Jeanne
M-Mikaela! You can't just—
Mikaela
Whoa, this is to die for!
And this is amazing, too!
And this is amazing, too!
Tethe
Jeanne sure is a strange one.
It's like she's two different people!
It's like she's two different people!
Finn
Huh, we should've known that a faerie
would notice. You're right!
would notice. You're right!
Finn
Jeanne's big sister is with us too!
Tethe
Ahaha! You're kidding, right?
What a wild story that'd be!
What a wild story that'd be!
Finn
(Reality's wilder than stories this time...)
Tethe
The humans who come here are all
desperate for power.
desperate for power.
Tethe
I'm sure they'd hurt Grethe if they got a
chance.
chance.
Tethe
If I knew you guys were this nice from the
start, I wouldn't have reacted like I did...
start, I wouldn't have reacted like I did...
Finn
Don't worry, it's all water under the bridge!
Finn
Besides, you made this great dinner for us!
It more than makes up for that.
It more than makes up for that.
Mikaela
What he said! And if you all don't pick up
the pace, I'm going to clear all these plates!
the pace, I'm going to clear all these plates!
Jeanne
Mikaela, you're eating way too much!
Finn
Haha! She really is packing it away.
Mikaela
Pfft... Thif iff nuffin'—
Tethe
Hehe... You're not very persuasive with your
mouth that full.
mouth that full.
Grethe
...Today was...so fun...!
Musa
Ehehe...
Musa
Ahaha...
Lancelot
I haven't been able to touch this one at all.
Fae creatures truly are something else...
Fae creatures truly are something else...
Gawain
Are you praising that witch?
Remember, the King's orders are absolute.
Remember, the King's orders are absolute.
Gawain
We must bring it down.
Lancelot
I know that!
It should be...right here!
It should be...right here!
Musa
Nope! I'm over this way!
Lancelot
...!?
Gawain
(At this rate, we're going to run ourselves
into the ground. Its moves are just...)
into the ground. Its moves are just...)
Musa
Okay, question time! The more you have of
me, the less you can see! What am I?
me, the less you can see! What am I?
Gawain
Wha— A riddle!?
Lancelot
Gawain!
I have no idea what that is!
I have no idea what that is!
Musa
Whoops! Time's up.
The answer is—
The answer is—
Lancelot
I-I can't see a thing!
Gawain
Ah, so this is what you meant.
Musa
Yep, the right answer was "darkness!"
Buuuuuut, since you didn't get it right...
Buuuuuut, since you didn't get it right...
Lancelot
Ungh—!
Gawain
Lancelot!
Are you all right?
Are you all right?
Lancelot
I-I'm perfectly fine. Pfft... Hiihii...
Wait, we've got no time for this.
Wait, we've got no time for this.
Musa
Oooh, pretty strong-willed, aren't you?
I wonder how long that'll last?
I wonder how long that'll last?
Musa
Okay! Question number two!
Musa
I turn bad people good, a curse into a
blessing, betrayal into love. What am I?
blessing, betrayal into love. What am I?
Gawain
Tch, another riddle?
Lancelot
Hmm...
Hang on, I think I might know this one.
Hang on, I think I might know this one.
Lancelot
Um, they're all opposites, right?
Lancelot
Oh! I've got it!
The answer is—
The answer is—
Gawain
A lie.
Lancelot
Aw, I had that one too!
Musa
Ehehehe... Bingo!
Gawain
Our sight has been restored.
Lancelot, now!
Lancelot, now!
Lancelot
...Right! Royal Swiftslash!
Musa
Aaaaaaaaaah!
Gawain
Did we slay it...?
Musa
H...hehehe...
Musa
The things you believe in so firmly...
Are you sure they're the truth?
Are you sure they're the truth?
Musa
Or are they lies?
Musa
...
Gawain
Hmph. Dying words squandered on another
riddle.
riddle.
Lancelot
Perhaps that's their default?
Since they're faeries and all.
Since they're faeries and all.
Gawain
Perhaps. They almost resemble living
creatures...
creatures...
Lancelot
...
Gawain
Let us press on.
For the King!
For the King!
Nightmare Reunion
Finn
I really thought we were already finished
with our trial...
with our trial...
Tethe
Basically, Grethe had so much fun last night
that she wanted to give you another task.
that she wanted to give you another task.
Grethe
Sorry...
Finn
That's okay, it wasn't a problem.
We know where all the good rocks are now.
We know where all the good rocks are now.
Mikaela
Haha, this reminds me of the time we were
playing dolls with Spica.
playing dolls with Spica.
Jeanne
Grethe must have been feeling lonely.
Tethe
Oh, right! Sorry, I've got to go draw water
from the well.
from the well.
Finn
Don't worry, I can take care of—
Tethe
That's not a job for guests. Besides, I'm the
only one who knows the way.
only one who knows the way.
Finn
All right, fair enough.
Take care, okay?
Take care, okay?
Tethe
I never would've imagined someone that
nice could show up on this island.
nice could show up on this island.
Tethe
I thought that humans were nothing but
a bunch of greedy beasts.
a bunch of greedy beasts.
Tethe
Hehe... I guess the world's a little brighter
than I'd thought it was.
than I'd thought it was.
Tethe
Sparkling just like this water...
Rustle...
Tethe
Who's there!?
Lancelot
Oh! You're another one of Avalon's faeries,
aren't you?
aren't you?
Tethe
You two...!
Tethe
You don't seem like you're friends with
them...
them...
Lancelot
Hm? Friends with who?
Gawain
Pay its words no heed.
They're meant to lead you astray.
They're meant to lead you astray.
Lancelot
True, I suppose it's just another scheme.
Apologies, my fae maiden...
Apologies, my fae maiden...
Lancelot
But we must strike you down.
Tethe
(Don't you worry, Grethe!
I'm going to protect you!)
I'm going to protect you!)
Tethe
I'm not letting you take another step!
Tethe
No matter what...!
Jeanne
By the way, Grethe...
What do you need those rocks for?
What do you need those rocks for?
Grethe
Um... There.
Mikaela
Does she want us to follow her?
Finn
Yeah, looks like it.
Let's go see what she wants.
Let's go see what she wants.
Finn
Isn't this the room that Tethe told us was
off-limits?
off-limits?
Jeanne
I think so. It was the only locked one,
right?
right?
Grethe
...Here.
Jeanne
Oh, wow!
It's a menagerie!
It's a menagerie!
Mikaela
Ooh, she's been carving them into
sculptures. They're so detailed, too!
sculptures. They're so detailed, too!
Mikaela
You can even see the individual hairs on
them!
them!
Finn
How'd you manage that? Most of these
animals aren't ones you'd see in this forest.
animals aren't ones you'd see in this forest.
Grethe
I read...books.
Mikaela
So you did all of this from imagination?
That's amazing!
That's amazing!
Jeanne
Do you like animals, Grethe?
Grethe
Mhm. Especially...fluffy ones.
I wish I could leave...and see the real ones.
I wish I could leave...and see the real ones.
Finn
That's a great dream to have.
I hope you'll let me join you when you go!
I hope you'll let me join you when you go!
Finn
We'll search for them together!
Jeanne
I'm with you too!
That's such a wonderful goal!
That's such a wonderful goal!
Grethe
Ehehe...
Grethe
...Hm?
Finn
Grethe, is something wrong?
Why are you staring out the window?
Why are you staring out the window?
Grethe
Tethe...!
Mikaela
Is Tethe back?
Jeanne
Oh!
Grethe, where are you going!?
Grethe, where are you going!?
Grethe
TETHE!!!
Jeanne
She's not moving!
Quick, we have to—
Quick, we have to—
Finn
...It's too late.
She's not breathing.
She's not breathing.
Jeanne
No...!
Lancelot
Oh! If it isn't Finn! It's wonderful that we
should meet again so soon.
should meet again so soon.
Gawain
I see the saint is with you, too.
What are you doing on this island?
What are you doing on this island?
Finn
Is this what the Knights of the Round Table
do now!?
do now!?
Lancelot
What...?
Why are you so upset?
Why are you so upset?
Finn
Why am I upset!? How could you kill a girl
who's done nothing wrong!?
who's done nothing wrong!?
Finn
Lancelot... Gawain....
I demand an explanation!
I demand an explanation!
Gawain
Our king ordered it. To dispel our curse, we
must slay the fae creatures that dwell here.
must slay the fae creatures that dwell here.
Lancelot
This "girl" is one such creature. A construct
of Avalon with no will of its own.
of Avalon with no will of its own.
Lancelot
That is what our king has told us.
Jeanne
She was a living, breathing girl! Treating
her as anything less is just too cruel...!
her as anything less is just too cruel...!
Grethe
Tethe... Tethe!
Grethe
Why...?
Why would you...do that...?
Why would you...do that...?
Grethe
Aaaah...
Aaaaaaargh—!
Aaaaaaargh—!
Gawain
Such dark power...!
Finn
Is Grethe doing this!?
Jeanne
Grethe, please! Calm down!
Grethe
Tethe... TETHEEEEE!!!
Gawain
Damn it! We must deal with it before—!
Finn
I won't let you hurt her!
Gawain
Step aside, Finn.
Finn
No, YOU step aside!
You don't know Grethe!
You don't know Grethe!
Finn
She doesn't deserve to die!
Gawain
I will not ask again.
Move!
Move!
Lancelot
Finn, you should really listen to her!
She's deadly serious!
She's deadly serious!
Finn
So am I! I won't turn my back on a life
in need of saving!
in need of saving!
Jeanne
I want to protect Grethe too...!
Mikaela
We will! Just leave it to me!
Lancelot
Ngh... Listen, fighting these creatures is...
???
It is my will.
Slay them.
Slay them.
Lancelot
Your Majesty...!
King Arthur
Haaaaaah!
Finn
Augh!
Finn
(What was that attack...?
I couldn't even see it...)
I couldn't even see it...)
Finn
(Ngh... I took the full force of it, too...
I can't...move...)
I can't...move...)
King Arthur
This enemy is within your capabilities.
And yet, you disappoint me.
And yet, you disappoint me.
Grethe
Give me back...my sisteeeeeeeeer!!!
King Arthur
Was that meant to be dark magic?
Pitiful.
Pitiful.
Mikaela
(That didn't even phase her!?)
Jeanne
Please, no...!
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse.
Grethe
...A-Aaaaaah...
T-Te...the...
T-Te...the...
Jeanne
Noooooo! Grethe!
Mikaela
Grethe!!!
King Arthur
There, it is done.
Come, we have more to do.
Come, we have more to do.
Lancelot
My liege...
King Arthur
My command remains unfulfilled.
You understand that, yes?
You understand that, yes?
Lancelot
I do, ma'am. However...
Lancelot
N-No, never mind. It is nothing.
Lancelot
(That faerie clearly had feelings.
Doesn't that mean that these...constructs...)
Doesn't that mean that these...constructs...)
Lancelot
(...Are all living beings?)
Jeanne
Grethe, you...
You're bleeding so much!
You're bleeding so much!
Grethe
H-Here...
Jeanne
It's okay! Don't say anything...!
Grethe
Please...protect...
Grethe
The secret...room...
Grethe
Thanks for...playing...with me...
Jeanne
Grethe!!!
Mikaela...! We have to—
Mikaela...! We have to—
Mikaela
Jeanne, stop.
You have to let her go.
You have to let her go.
Jeanne
B-But I...
Mikaela
Jeanne, you know the scriptures.
Jeanne
...!
Jeanne
"Be not disturbed by death."
Jeanne
We've seen this so many times...
Jeanne
But I'm still not used to it... She was smiling
moments ago, and now...she's gone.
moments ago, and now...she's gone.
King Arthur
Gawain, how many of those fae creatures
have the pair of you slain?
have the pair of you slain?
Gawain
Three altogether, ma'am.
King Arthur
Hm, then two remain...
Gawain
You dispatched four on your own...!?
King Arthur
Indeed. And I know where the others are
located.
located.
King Arthur
They are indeed formidable.
You had best be on your guard.
You had best be on your guard.
Lancelot
...Yes, my liege.
The Legendary Witch
Jeanne
Finn, how are you doing?
You looked like you were in pain before...
You looked like you were in pain before...
Finn
It's okay, I'm fine.
Finn
More importantly, we have to figure out
what Grethe wanted us to protect.
what Grethe wanted us to protect.
Jeanne
...Right!
She handed me this key.
She handed me this key.
Mikaela
She definitely said "secret room," too.
So, there's got to be one in here somewhere.
So, there's got to be one in here somewhere.
Jeanne
If Grethe wanted to keep something safe...
Finn
...There's only one place she could've put it.
Mikaela
Of course! Her menagerie!
Finn
Here! There's a keyhole!
The key fits perfectly, too!
The key fits perfectly, too!
Jeanne
Is Grethe's secret room through here?
Finn
There's only one way to find out.
Mikaela
Ha, it opened!
So, this part of the wall was actually a door...
So, this part of the wall was actually a door...
Mikaela
That just screams, "secret room"!
Jeanne
It looks like...
A path that leads underground?
A path that leads underground?
Finn
I guess that's where we're headed, then.
Mikaela
Come on, guys! Let's go!
Jeanne
Yeah! We've got to honor Grethe's request!
Gareth
Uuugh... This salty sea air is making my
eyes sting!
eyes sting!
Kay
Hmph. Is that the worst of your worries?
Gareth
Well, it's not helping. I don't see anything
that looks like an island...
that looks like an island...
Gareth
Makes me wonder if we're really going the
right way.
right way.
Kay
Wasn't this voyage your idea?
Honestly, abandoning our posts like that...
Honestly, abandoning our posts like that...
Kay
The King will not be pleased.
Gareth
You're here because you're worried too,
aren't you?
aren't you?
Gareth
Like, who goes all the way to Avalon with
only two companions?
only two companions?
Kay
I am here, because I don't
understand our king's true motives
understand our king's true motives
Kay
and I wish to inquire about them directly.
Not out of concern.
Not out of concern.
Gareth
Oooh, so stoic.
Kay
Are you quite certain that Avalon is in this
direction?
direction?
Gareth
Sure? Well. Probably. Ish.
Gareth
This compass is just a copy of the real thing,
so I can't really vouch for its accuracy.
so I can't really vouch for its accuracy.
Kay
Bold of you to set out on the sea with such
uncertain intelligence.
uncertain intelligence.
Gareth
Wow, way to turn on me, Kay.
I'm hurt.
I'm hurt.
Gareth
Anyways, do you think those three are
okay?
okay?
Gareth
The island's supposed to be crawling with
scary faeries.
scary faeries.
Kay
If you'll recall the battle two months ago...
Kay
We were at a severe disadvantage, and the
King single-handedly saved the situation.
King single-handedly saved the situation.
Kay
She alone has more firepower than most
battalions.
battalions.
Kay
Faeries would certainly be a trifling matter.
Gareth
Come to think of it, Gawain once said
something like that, too.
something like that, too.
Gareth
That our king's swordsmanship was
"surreal."
"surreal."
Kay
Yes, those invisible strikes. No way to dodge
them, no way to survive a hit.
them, no way to survive a hit.
Kay
Again, there's nothing to worry about.
Gareth
C'mon, why can't you just come clean?
You're worried, aren't you?
You're worried, aren't you?
Gareth
You got yourself on this boat before anyone
else even showed up.
else even showed up.
Kay
Gareth... Would you like to be brought
within an inch of your life again?
within an inch of your life again?
Gareth
Whoa, chill!
I swear, I won't say another word.
I swear, I won't say another word.
Gareth
Oh, hey! There it is!
Kay, there's actually an island!
Kay, there's actually an island!
Kay
Hm, so it would seem.
It certainly fits the description...
It certainly fits the description...
Le Fay
...I see.
Le Fay
Grethe and Tethe have returned too.
Le Fay
Then, he and I are the only ones who
remain.
remain.
Le Fay
Is it time for Avalon to atone for its sins?
Gawain
There! Another faerie!
Lancelot
Ooh, right on cue.
King Arthur
I know you, witch of Avalon.
Le Fay
Greetings, o King of Mankind.
Hehe, everything is coming full circle.
Hehe, everything is coming full circle.
Gawain
So this is the creature that cast the original
curse. The legendary witch, Le Fay...
curse. The legendary witch, Le Fay...
Lancelot
She looks a lot daintier than the tales would
have you believe.
have you believe.
King Arthur
Do not let your eyes deceive you. What
stands before us is a truly wicked creature.
stands before us is a truly wicked creature.
King Arthur
Sharpen your wits and steel your resolve.
Le Fay
Very well.
Come then, you fools.
Come then, you fools.
Le Fay
See where your fate leads!
Mikaela
Just where does this cave even lead to?
Finn
Deeper and deeper, by the looks of it.
Mikaela
It's getting darker and darker too. We're not
getting any light from the outside anymore.
getting any light from the outside anymore.
Jeanne
It looks like the path goes even deeper,
though... It's...so shadowy...
though... It's...so shadowy...
Finn
Are you all right?
Jeanne
...Sorry?
Finn
You've gotten a lot quieter, so I was
wondering if you were afraid of the dark.
wondering if you were afraid of the dark.
Finn
May I hold your hand?
Jeanne
...Um, why?
Finn
Well, it'd be bad if we got separated.
Jeanne
O-Oh, okay...
Mikaela
(Huh, Finn actually picked up on that?)
Mikaela
(I guess I can't always be the one to hold her
hand through tough times...)
hand through tough times...)
Finn
Is something wrong, Mikaela?
Mikaela
Nope, nothing at all.
Oh, hey! Over there!
Oh, hey! Over there!
Finn
There's a light!
Jeanne
We're...still underground, right?
Finn
You'd never guess that all this space was
sitting under the island.
sitting under the island.
Mikaela
Whoa! Okay! What the hell is THAT!?
Finn
You mean the giant, glowing orb...?
Mikaela
That's creepy, right?
Jeanne
It is. I've got goosebumps.
I really don't like the look of it.
I really don't like the look of it.
???
"Creepy," huh?
You're not wrong about that.
You're not wrong about that.
Finn
...!
Jeanne
Spica!
Avalon's Secret
Spica?
Hey, I've been waiting for you.
Finn
Wh-What are you doing here!?
You can't be here, you're...!
You can't be here, you're...!
Spica?
Ah, okay. So that's who you see me as.
Jeanne
You...aren't Spica, are you?
Spica?
No, I just look like him.
I'm not limited to just one form.
I'm not limited to just one form.
Spica?
Whichever one you see reflects, well...
It's a kind of punishment.
It's a kind of punishment.
Jeanne
What do you mean?
Spica?
I'll appear as the embodiment of whoever
makes you feel guilt or regret.
makes you feel guilt or regret.
Spica?
For you both, I've taken the form of a
deceased child, if I'm not mistaken?
deceased child, if I'm not mistaken?
Finn
You can read our minds!?
Spica?
Yeah. That's my power.
Jeanne
Who are you...?
Spica?
I'm just another of the island's faeries,
same as Grethe and Tethe.
same as Grethe and Tethe.
Finn
You are? In that case, maybe you can
explain something for us.
explain something for us.
Finn
Grethe gave us a key, and told us to
protect...something.
protect...something.
Finn
I'm guessing that's probably the glowing
orb?
orb?
Spica?
I imagine you want to know what it is.
Sure, I don't mind elaborating.
Sure, I don't mind elaborating.
Spica?
This orb is Avalon.
Finn
..."Avalon?"
Isn't that the name of this island?
Isn't that the name of this island?
Spica?
Exactly.
I'll try and keep things simple for you...
I'll try and keep things simple for you...
Le Fay
...!
King Arthur
So, this is the limit of your power?
How disappointing.
How disappointing.
Le Fay
I suppose it would be.
After all, I don't possess much strength.
After all, I don't possess much strength.
Le Fay
However...
Le Fay
Avalon, I beseech you!
Come to my aid!
Come to my aid!
Risen Corpses
...Grrr...rraaaaaargh!
Lancelot
Wh-What is happening!?
Gawain
Are those...moving corpses!?
Le Fay
These are visitors we've had the pleasure
of entertaining in the past.
of entertaining in the past.
Gawain
All these heroes...gained their power on this
island!?
island!?
Lancelot
This...could be trouble.
King Arthur
Hmph. These are no longer heroes.
Simply rotting corpses.
Simply rotting corpses.
King Arthur
As such...
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse!
Dead Hero
Urgh... Aaaargh...
Lancelot
She split that hero straight in half...!
Gawain
Such is our king's might!
King Arthur
Do not hesitate. With your abilities, you can
easily surpass these corpses.
easily surpass these corpses.
Gawain
...We can!
For we are Knights of the Round Table!
For we are Knights of the Round Table!
Lancelot
Our swords were forged to protect our king
and countrymen!
and countrymen!
Gawain
Haaaaaah!
Lancelot
Raaaaaaaaah!
Le Fay
(Each of these heroes is impressive within
their own right, with enough strength
their own right, with enough strength
Le Fay
to take on an army.
...And yet, that trio is mowing them down.)
...And yet, that trio is mowing them down.)
Le Fay
Hm, as expected.
But how will you fare against him?
But how will you fare against him?
???
Regal Tempest.
King Arthur
...!
Gawain
My liege!
King Arthur
You...
Lancelot
That was the first King Arthur's technique...
This cannot be...!
This cannot be...!
King Arthur
...
Le Fay
Protect me, former King of Mankind!
First King Arthur
...
King Arthur
For shame, Grandfather... Reduced to
nothing more than a faerie's puppet.
nothing more than a faerie's puppet.
King Arthur
Allow me to return you to your grave!
Gawain
Lancelot! We must assist our king!
Lancelot
Those other dead heroes are blocking my
path!
path!
Le Fay
Come, former king...
Finish her!
Finish her!
First King Arthur
Haaaaaah!
King Arthur
...!
This is not over yet...
This is not over yet...
???
Royal Spitstrike!
Royal Lunarslash!
Royal Lunarslash!
First King Arthur
Ngh... Gah...!
King Arthur
Those attacks...
What the devil are you doing here?
What the devil are you doing here?
Gareth
Sorry for disobeying orders, my liege!
We couldn't just sit and wait!
We couldn't just sit and wait!
Kay
You should have been more upfront about
this journey to begin with, ma'am.
this journey to begin with, ma'am.
Kay
Then, this all could have been avoided!
King Arthur
You even made it past the island's barrier...?
What sheer recklessness.
What sheer recklessness.
Kay
The remonstrations can wait.
First and foremost...
First and foremost...
Dead Heroes
Grrrr... Aaaaaaargh!
Gareth
Yeesh! What's up with all the dead guys!?
Kay
Does it matter? Have at them!
Gareth
Right! Yeah! Let's get this done!
Spica?
The story that I'm about to tell you is the
truth. History.
truth. History.
Spica?
What you think after hearing it, however,
is up to you.
is up to you.
"Once upon a time, in an age long since
past..."
past..."
"A single god washed up on these shores,
having fallen from the distant skies."
having fallen from the distant skies."
"This god had fought with other deities,
and was severely wounded."
and was severely wounded."
"Although the god's arrival here was their
salvation, the solitude was their undoing."
salvation, the solitude was their undoing."
"Beset by loneliness, the god wept day and
night."
night."
"Their tears only stopped when their heart
finally ceased to beat."
finally ceased to beat."
"All the solitary god had wanted was a
companion."
companion."
"And so, from their corpse, a new being
was born."
was born."
"And another...and another.
Countless lives sprouted from their bones."
Countless lives sprouted from their bones."
"Everything from birds and beasts,
to bugs and humans."
to bugs and humans."
"Before long, the world was teeming
with creatures great and small."
with creatures great and small."
"In this way, the god's last wish was granted,
and their longed-for friends prospered."
and their longed-for friends prospered."
Finn
I've heard that legend before.
Jeanne
Me too.
But where...?
But where...?
Spica?
The remnants of that god's power would
then become the source of all magic
then become the source of all magic
Spica?
and other special abilities.
Finn
But that's just a fable...right?
Spica?
Well, it's not entirely a tall tale.
See? There's the proof of it.
See? There's the proof of it.
Jeanne
The glowing orb?
Spica?
Exactly. It's one of the eyes of the god from
that story.
that story.
Finn
Seriously!?
Spica?
And we faeries are connected to it.
Spica?
That's why our powers aren't like any other
living being's.
living being's.
Spica?
Grethe wields the darkness...
Le Fay can animate the corpses of heroes...
Le Fay can animate the corpses of heroes...
Spica?
And I read people's minds.
Spica?
The isle of Avalon is an illusion.
This is its true form.
This is its true form.
Finn
Which means that...
Spica?
This eye is the source of Avalon's power.
Spica?
And we've had no shortage of visitors with
evil desires who wanted to make it theirs.
evil desires who wanted to make it theirs.
Spica?
Even now...
Spica?
If that woman gets her hands on it,
the world will fall to ruin.
the world will fall to ruin.
Spica?
Finn. Jeanne.
This world needs your protection.
This world needs your protection.
Jeanne
The...whole world?
Spica?
Yes. That is what I ask of you.
King Arthur
Decayed corpses of heroes past...
should be asleep in their graves.
should be asleep in their graves.
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse!
First King Arthur
Ngh... Ghhh...
Gawain
...There, that takes care of most of them.
Kay
Champions or not, in the end they were
merely corpses.
merely corpses.
Gareth
Yeah, right! C'mon, you were struggling too,
Kay! Like, a lot! Right, Lancelot?
Kay! Like, a lot! Right, Lancelot?
Lancelot
They were all formidable opponents.
Lancelot
Honestly, it's a miracle that we're all
still standing here.
still standing here.
Le Fay
My, humans truly are unmatched when it
comes to combining their powers.
comes to combining their powers.
Le Fay
To think you can take on a hundred heroes.
Impressive.
Impressive.
King Arthur
Silence, witch.
You cannot win against us.
You cannot win against us.
Le Fay
Then tell me, new human king...
What is it that you desire?
What is it that you desire?
King Arthur
I see no reason to answer that.
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse!
Le Fay
...Ngh! Aaaaaaah!
So this is...the end...
So this is...the end...
Le Fay
...Lu...ci...
Gawain
The legendary witch is no more...!
King Arthur
It is still too early to celebrate.
One faerie still remains.
One faerie still remains.
Kay
Where is it located?
King Arthur
I do sense power emanating from...over
there.
there.
Gareth
From the tree trunk?
Or beyond that?
Or beyond that?
Lancelot
There's a breeze coming from that direction.
Perhaps there's a cave or something there?
Perhaps there's a cave or something there?
King Arthur
Then, let us be off.
To finally dispel our curse...
To finally dispel our curse...
The Last Trial
Finn
I can hear footsteps...!
Jeanne
Maybe it's the power-hungry people Spica
talked about?
talked about?
Mikaela
Be on your guard, guys!
Gareth
...Well, I'll be damned!
Long time, no see!
Long time, no see!
Gareth
...Wait, what are you guys even doing here!?
Finn
...I should've known.
Finn
Of course, the blood-thirsty Knights of the
Round Table would make an appearance!
Round Table would make an appearance!
Kay
Goodness, that was a greeting.
Foreign knight. Saint.
Foreign knight. Saint.
Finn
You too, Kay? I had so much respect for you
and Gareth, as fellow knights...
and Gareth, as fellow knights...
Lancelot
F-Finn, who is that beside you!?
Wh-Why is there a L-Lonsbury villager—
Wh-Why is there a L-Lonsbury villager—
Gawain
That is no villager! It's a monster!
The very same one I slew in Lonsbury...!
The very same one I slew in Lonsbury...!
Spica?
Hm, so that's how I look to you knights.
Spica?
My form reflects your sins.
Did you kill me, then?
Did you kill me, then?
Gawain
So that was my failing...
King Arthur
You are the leader of this island's faeries,
are you not? The so-called "Morgan."
are you not? The so-called "Morgan."
Morgan
Hehe, you're certainly well-informed.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Lancelot
Then, if we defeat him...
Gawain
Our curse will be gone.
Finn
You would kill Spica...
a Lonsbury villager...a second time!?
a Lonsbury villager...a second time!?
Finn
Where is the justice in that!?
Lancelot
I...
Gawain
This is our king's command, and our own
earnest wish.
earnest wish.
Gawain
I will not warn you again.
Step aside!
Step aside!
Finn
Gawain...
Your hands are shaking.
Your hands are shaking.
Gawain
Th-They are not...!
Lancelot
...Gawain.
Let's lay down our swords.
Let's lay down our swords.
Lancelot
This is no way to wield them.
We cannot kill them again—
We cannot kill them again—
Gawain
But the King's order...!
Gareth
Yeah, I don't think I can do this.
I...see my sister.
I...see my sister.
Kay
The previous king stands before me. Just
as he was, the last day I ever saw him...
as he was, the last day I ever saw him...
Morgan
I presume, King Arthur, that you
see the brothers you slaughtered?
see the brothers you slaughtered?
Gawain
My liege, you...?
King Arthur
Gawain, do not be mislead.
Morgan
King Arthur...
King of Mankind!
King of Mankind!
Morgan
Which figure do you see?
Go ahead! Confess your sins!
Go ahead! Confess your sins!
King Arthur
...
King Arthur
I see him.
Morgan
"Him"?
...Ah, I see.
...Ah, I see.
Morgan
That young boy is your only regret.
King Arthur
Morgan, I would advise you to cease
looking down on me.
looking down on me.
King Arthur
For my reign extends over all.
Even sin bends to my will.
Even sin bends to my will.
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse!
Morgan
...!
I-I see, you...are no longer bound by guilt...
I-I see, you...are no longer bound by guilt...
Morgan
Perhaps you were...a monster...all along...
Finn
!
No!
No!
Lancelot
My liege...! How could you!?
Didn't he look the same as your friend?
Didn't he look the same as your friend?
King Arthur
Lancelot. Such disrespect will not go
overlooked.
overlooked.
Lancelot
I don't care! I'll say it as many times as I
have to! You're—
have to! You're—
Gawain
Enough, Lancelot! One more word and
I'll be forced to strike you down!
I'll be forced to strike you down!
Lancelot
Gawain...
King Arthur
Why are you barring my way, foreign knight?
And you, foreign saint?
And you, foreign saint?
Finn
We're going to protect this world!
We won't let you through!
We won't let you through!
Jeanne
I might not have gotten a vision this time,
but I already know...
but I already know...
Jeanne
We must stop you!
Right here, right now!
Right here, right now!
King Arthur
Begone.
Finn
Wha—!
Jeanne
A-Aaaaaaah!
Lancelot
Finn! Jeanne!
King Arthur
I have no need of hindrances.
No, I have no need of anyone.
No, I have no need of anyone.
King Arthur
I reign over all.
Obtaining what I desire is my right.
Obtaining what I desire is my right.
Gawain
(Did she just put her hand into that glowing
orb?)
orb?)
Kay
Wh-What is this light...?
Gareth
It's giving off sparks!?
King Arthur
So, this is the heart of Avalon...
It feels neither hot nor cold.
It feels neither hot nor cold.
King Arthur
However, it has a pulse.
The source of all life, the immense power...
The source of all life, the immense power...
King Arthur
Absolute, unwavering...
Give it to me, Avalon!
Give it to me, Avalon!
King Arthur
...Heh. Hehehe...
King Arthur
AHAHAHAHAHA!
Rise of the Dark King
Princess Leidram
Lancelot.
What kind of knight do you wish to become?
What kind of knight do you wish to become?
Lancelot
Why, one who can serve the King, Camelot
and any of its citizens who are suffering!
and any of its citizens who are suffering!
Princess Leidram
A fine answer. May you become strong
enough to do just that.
enough to do just that.
Lancelot
Thank you for your support!
Then...what sort of king do you aspire to be?
Then...what sort of king do you aspire to be?
Princess Leidram
...Lancelot.
You are aware that I have brothers, yes?
You are aware that I have brothers, yes?
Lancelot
P-Please excuse my insensitivity, ma'am!
Princess Leidram
Hehe, it is quite all right.
Princess Leidram
Well, if I were to become the king,
then...
then...
Lancelot
What sinister power...
Kay
And such a horrifying display...
Gawain
My liege...?
That form, it's...
That form, it's...
King Arthur
I can feel power welling up from the very
depths of my being.
depths of my being.
King Arthur
So, this is Avalon's primal force...
And the means to fulfilling my desires.
And the means to fulfilling my desires.
Gawain
Did we not make the journey to Avalon
to rid ourselves of our curse!?
to rid ourselves of our curse!?
Gareth
...Nothing's changed!
We're still stuck with it!
We're still stuck with it!
Kay
Tch! What is going on here...?
King Arthur
I have no more use for you.
Gawain
...Augh!
Lancelot
Gawain, are you all right!?
Gawain
My liege...! You would turn your blade
against me!?
against me!?
Lancelot
Hold on, Gawain!
Gareth
Didn't you hear her, Lancelot!?
She has no use for us anymore...so...
She has no use for us anymore...so...
Gawain
My liege, I must know...
Is that truly how you see us?
Is that truly how you see us?
King Arthur
It is. I have no further need of any
of you, or your dull blades.
of you, or your dull blades.
Gareth
I...
Kay
Damn you...!
Gawain
That day, when you wept for your brothers...
Was that false?
Was that false?
King Arthur
I cursed my own fate that day, while
reveling in my good fortune.
reveling in my good fortune.
Gawain
What do you mean...?
King Arthur
I had obtained advance notice that
assassins were going to steal into
assassins were going to steal into
King Arthur
the castle to murder the two princes.
King Arthur
So, I made sure the door was open.
Wise Prince
Assassins!? Here!?
Bold Prince
How did you get in here?
Assassin
...
Bold Prince
Unwilling to dignify us with an answer,
are you?
are you?
Bold Prince
Very well, then! Do your worst!
Wise Prince
Hmph, they're charging straight at us.
Wise Prince
Assuming that we are simply pampered
nobles, perhaps. How reckless.
nobles, perhaps. How reckless.
Assassin
...!
Bold Prince
Haha! Take that!
Wise Prince
Don't let your guard down over a minor
victory.
victory.
Bold Prince
Yeah, I know!
Princess Leidram
Dearest brothers...
Bold Prince
Leidram! What are you doing here?
Wise Prince
Hurry, get behind us.
Assassins have infiltrated the castle.
Assassins have infiltrated the castle.
Princess Leidram
...
Wise Prince
...!
Wha—!?
Wha—!?
Bold Prince
Leidram, how could you!?
He was your own brother!
He was your own brother!
Bold Prince
...Ah. Not me, too...?
Princess Leidram
Far too slow. Come now, you know better
than to leave your back exposed.
than to leave your back exposed.
Bold Prince
C-Curses...!
I'm fenced in!
I'm fenced in!
Princess Leidram
Please enjoy your eternal rest.
You may leave everything to me.
You may leave everything to me.
Bold Prince
Damn you!
I knew it! You are the cursed one!
I knew it! You are the cursed one!
Bold Prince
Aaaaaaargh...!
Princess Leidram
And now, to tidy up.
Assassin
...!?
Princess Leidram
After all, a proper assassination
has no witnesses. Is that not right?
has no witnesses. Is that not right?
Assassin
...!
Princess Leidram
There is no escape.
Princess Leidram
There, only one remains.
Assassin
O-Oooh...
Princess Leidram
However, I will not be the one to kill you.
Princess Leidram
Ngh...
Princess Leidram
A-Aaah...
Assassin
Wh-Why...Why would you stab yourself?
Princess Leidram
You will soon...find out...
Your executioner is coming... Hehehe...
Your executioner is coming... Hehehe...
Assassin
Wh-Why are you laughing...?
Who...What are you!?
Who...What are you!?
Gawain
...I see. What that assassin was so terrified
of...was your bloodlust.
of...was your bloodlust.
King Arthur
It was all merely a means to an end.
King Arthur
This very moment is why I did what I did.
Why I became the king.
Why I became the king.
Finn
Why would you go that far...? What could
possibly justify this much bloodshed!?
possibly justify this much bloodshed!?
King Arthur
Transcending my current existence and
evolving into something never seen before.
evolving into something never seen before.
Gawain
So, all this time...
you were deceiving us?
you were deceiving us?
King Arthur
Naturally.
King Arthur
This world has too many useless beings in
it. A selection must be held.
it. A selection must be held.
King Arthur
With Avalon's power, I will distribute
curses from shore to shore.
curses from shore to shore.
King Arthur
What do you think will happen then?
Finn
Nothing but chaos, what else!?
King Arthur
Quite the opposite. Although...
to be fair, there will be wars.
to be fair, there will be wars.
King Arthur
The entirety of mankind will be fighting
each other.
each other.
King Arthur
And those who survive will become the new
humanity. Create the new world.
humanity. Create the new world.
Jeanne
That's what you meant by "selection"...?
Are you trying to play god!?
Are you trying to play god!?
King Arthur
Precisely. Though, with this power, I do
not need to "play" anything.
not need to "play" anything.
King Arthur
For I am an omnipotent ruler, and an
omniscient god.
omniscient god.
Jeanne
This world doesn't need a god like that!
King Arthur
No, it is you whom the world does not need.
And any hindrances need to be dealt with.
And any hindrances need to be dealt with.
Kay
Why, I could not agree more.
Royal Venomslice!
Royal Venomslice!
King Arthur
...!
Gawain
Kay!?
Kay
The king we put our faith in is no more!
Kay
As such, it falls to the Knights of the Round
Table to purge this evil!
Table to purge this evil!
King Arthur
...Ah, of course. Of all my knights, you
always have been the most rebellious.
always have been the most rebellious.
Kay
My attack connected, but left no scratch...
Hmph, so this is how it is going to be.
Hmph, so this is how it is going to be.
Gawain
The king we believed in is no more...
You're right.
You're right.
Lancelot
We have no choice but to fight!
The ki—No, that thing must be stopped!
The ki—No, that thing must be stopped!
Gareth
We're supposed to bear these swords in the
name of justice...
name of justice...
Gareth
I won't make the same mistake again!
Gawain
Gareth, I want to try a pincer attack.
Can I count on you?
Can I count on you?
Gareth
Sure thing, sis!
Gawain & Gareth
Royal Lunarslash!
Lancelot
I'll press on too!
Royal Swiftslash!
Royal Swiftslash!
Kay
So will I!
Royal Venomslice!
Royal Venomslice!
Lancelot
Ha! How do you like the might of the
Knights of the Round Table?
Knights of the Round Table?
King Arthur
...Hmph.
King Arthur
A waste of time, as expected.
Lancelot
No way...!
King Arthur
Your pitiful skills cannot even reach the tip
of my sword.
of my sword.
King Arthur
This is true power...
King Arthur
Regal Cometflare.
Gawain
Hngh...!
Gareth
Whoa...!
King Arthur
Regal Fangsbane.
Kay
Impossible...!
Finn
I won't let you ruin this world!
King Arthur
Even a hero's skill cannot match this power.
It surpasses everything and everyone—
It surpasses everything and everyone—
Lancelot
(That stance...!)
Lancelot
Finn, watch out!
King Arthur
Regal Flashstrike.
Finn
...Nngh!
Lancelot
...Aaaaah!
Lancelot
(All of her techniques are upgraded
versions of our own...!?)
versions of our own...!?)
Lancelot
(And they're impossible to follow too...)
Mikaela
No way... They all got cut down in an
instant...
instant...
Jeanne
Mikaela!
We can't let her win!
We can't let her win!
Mikaela
Don't worry, I've got your back!
Go for it, Jeanne!
Go for it, Jeanne!
Jeanne
"In the name of the ruler of Heaven...
May this scene bathe in Your holy light!"
May this scene bathe in Your holy light!"
King Arthur
Is that all you are capable of, saint?
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
Mikaela
Huh!?
King Arthur
For I command the darkness of Avalon...
Jeanne
(My purifying light is getting
overwhelmed!?)
overwhelmed!?)
Jeanne
(Wait, I can see something in the middle of
the darkness—)
the darkness—)
Mikaela
Jeanne... Ungh!
Jeanne
Aaaaaaaaaah!
King Arthur
Hmph. Laughable.
Finn
W-Wait...
King Arthur
If anything is to end here, it will be your
pitiful lives.
pitiful lives.
King Arthur
If you want to curse anything, let it be your
fate.
fate.
Finn
No, this...can't be it...
Finn
We have...to stop her...
Finn
But I can't...move...
To Avert the End
Kay
In the end... King Arthur was simply using
us to obtain Avalon's power for herself.
us to obtain Avalon's power for herself.
Kay
...What a farce.
Kay
So, what was it that we so fervently believed
in? What do you say, Gareth?
in? What do you say, Gareth?
Gareth
Don't ask me, I haven't got a clue.
Not like it really matters, though.
Not like it really matters, though.
Gareth
We're all done for.
Gareth
You hear that rumbling? This place is
collapsing. We'll just be buried alive.
collapsing. We'll just be buried alive.
Kay
Don't you dare give up now.
Gareth
Pfft, I can't move an inch.
And neither can you, right?
And neither can you, right?
Kay
...More or less.
Gareth
Aw, I finally got to hear you be honest,
for a change. Haha...
for a change. Haha...
Gareth
I'm sorry, Kay.
Back then...that must've been rough.
Back then...that must've been rough.
Kay
Stop apologizing already.
It's vexing.
It's vexing.
Gareth
I know, but this is the last time I can.
Gareth
I was thrilled that you'd actually forgiven
me for that stunt, you know.
me for that stunt, you know.
Gareth
So, I wanted to repay you some day.
Gareth
And now, I'm never going to be able to.
This is so frustrating...
This is so frustrating...
Kay
Are you crying?
Gareth
...I'm not.
Kay
...
Kay
There is one aspect of my curse that I have
kept hidden.
kept hidden.
Gareth
Now's not the time for joking, Kay.
Kay
No, listen to me. My curse is one that
"devours."
"devours."
Kay
And I don't only mean my targets.
It eats away at my own body.
It eats away at my own body.
Gareth
What...! Why would you keep something
like that to yourself!?
like that to yourself!?
Kay
Because I couldn't bear to appear weak.
And, as you know, I trust no one.
And, as you know, I trust no one.
Gareth
Wait, is that why you wouldn't ever
let me copy your attacks?
let me copy your attacks?
Kay
Hmph. Interpret that however you will.
No matter what, this is the end.
No matter what, this is the end.
Gareth
Yeah, no kidding...
I didn't think I'd go out like this...
I didn't think I'd go out like this...
Kay
No, this won't be your end.
Only mine.
Only mine.
Gareth
What are you getting at...?
Kay?
Kay?
Kay
Mind the Round Table for me, Gareth.
You must stop that sham of a king.
You must stop that sham of a king.
Gareth
Wha—!
Kay
Come, my curse!
Devour the last of me!
Devour the last of me!
Kay
Royal Ouroboros!
Gareth
Oh my god...! Kay, what even is this skill!?
I mean, that's a super-huge snake!
I mean, that's a super-huge snake!
Gareth
Is it going to carry us out of here!?
...Kay? Kay!
...Kay? Kay!
Gareth
KAAAAAAAAAY!
Kay
Ugh... Shut up.
Honestly... I only ever get...the worst duties...
Honestly... I only ever get...the worst duties...
Kay
Heh... Cough, cough...! Ahaha...
Kay
Ah... I'm exhausted...
Perhaps...just a short...rest...
Perhaps...just a short...rest...
Finn
(What's that noise...?)
Finn
(It sounds like someone's crying...)
Finn
...Gareth?
Gareth
Finn...!
Finn
What happened? Why are you cry—
Gareth
I'm not—
No, I am. This is just too much.
No, I am. This is just too much.
Gareth
I... Kay, he...
Lancelot
Ngh... Are we...back on the beach?
How in the world did we get here...?
How in the world did we get here...?
Gawain
...Last I remember, we were underground,
and the "king" had...
and the "king" had...
Gareth
Kay... Kay was hiding one of his curse's
abilities from us. He used it to get us out.
abilities from us. He used it to get us out.
Lancelot
He was keeping a secret, huh.
Hehe, that's just like him.
Hehe, that's just like him.
Lancelot
And? Where is he now?
Gareth
He's...gone.
Finn
Gone?
Gareth
It was his ultimate attack. It probably
used up all of his life force.
used up all of his life force.
Gareth
And...
Lancelot
You mean that...
Kay sacrificed himself for us!?
Kay sacrificed himself for us!?
Gawain
Absurd!
Finn
If we go now, we might still make it!
Lancelot
Gawain! Finn!
Where are you going!?
Where are you going!?
Gawain
Back underground, where else?
We must get him—
We must get him—
Gareth
There's nothing left! The whole thing came
crumbling down the second we got out!
crumbling down the second we got out!
Gareth
It's too late...
Finn
But...
Gawain
...
Lancelot
Kay might have been sullen and secretive,
but...
but...
Lancelot
He always put the good of the Round Table
above everything.
above everything.
Gawain
...He never failed to offer his assistance.
Lancelot
He truly was a knight among knights.
Mikaela
Jeanne, are you okay?
Jeanne
Yes... I'm aching everywhere, but I'll be fine.
Jeanne
Would you allow me to say a prayer for Kay?
Lancelot
Of course.
Anything to help him rest in peace.
Anything to help him rest in peace.
Jeanne
Okay. Then...
Jeanne
"May Kay's honorable soul take its
rightful place in Heaven,
rightful place in Heaven,
Jeanne
and may blessings of tranquility
always be upon him."
always be upon him."
Gawain
He has earned a lifetime of rest, in a world
free from curses...
free from curses...
Lancelot
Meanwhile, our work is only beginning.
Gareth
Don't you worry, Kay!
You can leave the rest to us!
You can leave the rest to us!
Finn
Yeah! Now let's track King Arthur down!
Jeanne
She should still be on the island, right?
Gawain
No, the boats we'd anchored here are
missing. She must've absconded with them.
missing. She must've absconded with them.
Finn
Does that mean that we're stuck here...?
Merlin
Diiiiiid somebody caaaaaall—
Whoops, almost tripped there. Teehee!
Whoops, almost tripped there. Teehee!
Finn & Jeanne
Merlin!?
Merlin
Oooh, those are some glares.
What's shaking, folks?
What's shaking, folks?
Finn
Nothing's "shaking"!
We're in the middle of a crisis!
We're in the middle of a crisis!
Merlin
Haha, yep, I figured as much!
Gawain
Would you happen to be...
the great magician, Merlin!?
the great magician, Merlin!?
Gareth
Huh? Wasn't Merlin supposed to be a ma—
Merlin
Now, now, missy... Leaking people's personal
details is a no-no.
details is a no-no.
Merlin
Unless you want a mighty magical
punishment☆
punishment☆
Lancelot
If you're so powerful, then surely you can
lend us your aid!
lend us your aid!
Merlin
Weeeeeell... I'm not exactly allowed to
meddle with anything directly.
meddle with anything directly.
Merlin
I'm more of a magical observer, really.
Finn
What's that supposed to mea—
Merlin
More importantly, our good Saint Jeanne
here...
here...
Merlin
You had a vision of the future, didn't you?
Jeanne
A vision...?
Jeanne
Oh! I did! I could see bits and pieces in the
darkness King Arthur summoned.
darkness King Arthur summoned.
Gawain
You have correctly predicted the invasion of
Camelot in the past.
Camelot in the past.
Gawain
Please, tell us whatever you know.
Jeanne
Um, I saw...
Jeanne
Ruins of buildings under a red sky...
burning villages, and piles of ash.
burning villages, and piles of ash.
Gawain
That sounds much like destruction caused
by a rampant spread of curses.
by a rampant spread of curses.
Jeanne
...Just like King Arthur said.
Gareth
Well, what are we waiting for!?
We've got to keep that from happening!
We've got to keep that from happening!
Merlin
Yep, how this'll turn out is going to sit
squarely on your shoulders.
squarely on your shoulders.
Lancelot
Can we save the world?
Merlin
Maybe, maybe not. It's up to you.
Merlin
All I can do is give you a magical lift off of
this island.
this island.
Merlin
I think you guys are going to face struggles
you couldn't even dream of, though.
you couldn't even dream of, though.
Merlin
Are you really ready for that?
Gawain
We, Knights of the Round Table, are
honor-bound to stop our "king."
honor-bound to stop our "king."
Gareth
Exactly! We can't let Kay's last wish go to
waste!
waste!
Jeanne
I'll do whatever I can to help, too!
Mikaela
If Jeanne's in, then so am I!
Lancelot
Finn, it would seem that we're forever
fated to cause you trouble.
fated to cause you trouble.
Finn
Don't worry about it! I love this world, and
all the people who live in it.
all the people who live in it.
Finn
So, protecting them is my top priority!
Lancelot
I love everyone who lives here, too.
Lancelot
I refuse to let a nightmare like Lonsbury
happen ever again!
happen ever again!
Merlin
Sounds like you're all in, then!
Merlin
So! Knights of the Round Table...
Visiting Hero and Saint...
Visiting Hero and Saint...
Merlin
May you ensure that this world is filled to
the brim with happiness!
the brim with happiness!
Merlin
Go forth and shine, you beacons of salvation!