Exiles of the Round Table
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Death Throes of a Country
—Kingdom of Capitulia, town square.
The smell of dry earth and blood that filled
the soldier's nostrils until now has abated.
the soldier's nostrils until now has abated.
It seems hard to believe that just
moments ago, he was fighting for his life.
moments ago, he was fighting for his life.
His hands are still trembling.
Capitulian Soldier
(It's finally over...
I want her to know how happy I am...)
I want her to know how happy I am...)
Capitulian Soldier
Linda... Are you there?
Linda
Right here, right here...
Capitulian Soldier
Ah, I feared I'd never see you again!
Linda
I'm so happy! You don't have to go to war
anymore, right?
anymore, right?
Capitulian Soldier
Of that, I'm still not certain.
But for now, I just want to hold you!
But for now, I just want to hold you!
Linda
Yes, let's stay like this...
Forever and ever...
Forever and ever...
Capitulian Soldier
Yes, stay in my arms forever...
I love you, Linda.
I love you, Linda.
King of Capitulia
Is there something outside the window?
Capitulian Captain
My apologies. Despite the curfew in place,
I can see someone outside...
I can see someone outside...
King of Capitulia
One of our soldiers, perhaps?
King of Capitulia
Sneaking away for a tryst is a trivial matter.
No need to look so grim.
No need to look so grim.
Capitulian Captain
However, he belongs to the First Division.
Capitulian Captain
A soldier directly under our command...
This could disrupt discipline.
This could disrupt discipline.
Capitulian Captain
Private, go to the square and warn that
youngster.
youngster.
Capitulian Captain
Tell him if he's found again, severe
punishment will follow.
punishment will follow.
Capitulian Captain
We might be celebrating victory tonight,
but we cannot know what might happen...
but we cannot know what might happen...
King of Capitulia
Indeed, victory. That accursed Celeste
Duchy has finally surrendered to our forces.
Duchy has finally surrendered to our forces.
King of Capitulia
All that's left is Camelot and those
despicable Knights of the Round Table...
despicable Knights of the Round Table...
King of Capitulia
They will pay in blood, and soon.
???
Soon, you say. How confident.
King of Capitulia
Y-You... That voice, that presence—
King of Capitulia
Could it be...King Arthur of Camelot!?
Capitulian Captain
Your Majesty, please step back—!
King of Capitulia
You came alone? What an opportunity...
King of Capitulia
I don't know what you're planning, but
without you, the Round Table will crumble!
without you, the Round Table will crumble!
King of Capitulia
Captain!
Capitulian Captain
King of Camelot or not, she's alone!
Get into formation and strike her down!
Get into formation and strike her down!
Soldiers
Yes, sir!
King Arthur
Your days are numbered...
Incidentally, so are Camelot's.
Incidentally, so are Camelot's.
King Arthur
Regal Frenzywave.
Capitulian Soldiers
What is this...?
Capitulian Soldiers
It's like a surge of power...
So...ominous...
So...ominous...
Rampaging Soldiers
Haaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Capitulian Captain
(A curse that drives people to madness...?)
Rampaging Captain
Ngh... I can't control...my own body...
Aaaaaargh!
Aaaaaargh!
Rampaging Captain
RAAAAAAARGH!!!
Rampaging King of Capitulia
Is this...what you came here for...?
Arthuuuuur!!!
Arthuuuuur!!!
King Arthur
Let them maim and kill to their heart's
content. As their instincts dictate.
content. As their instincts dictate.
Indifferent Man
Dead bodies everywhere.
Fitting for the forefront of hell.
Fitting for the forefront of hell.
Indifferent Man
My liege—
King Arthur
The curse has spread. This is the result.
Indifferent Man
And who is this?
King Arthur
The sole survivor of this town...
King Arthur
He was standing petrified in the square,
weeping tears of blood.
weeping tears of blood.
Capitulian Soldier
Ahhhh... Ahhhh...
Capitulian Soldier
Lin...da...
Indifferent Man
His mind has been shattered.
Indifferent Man
But he won't hinder our noble king's will.
King Arthur
Of course not.
Even if his despair is justified.
Even if his despair is justified.
King Arthur
Regal Puppetstring.
Capitulian Soldier
Lin...daaaa...aah...
Capitulian Soldier
...
King Arthur
Live on as my pawn,
engulfed in your despair.
engulfed in your despair.
Capitulian Soldier
...
King Arthur
Let us move on. Follow me, Agravain.
Agravain
If I can be of use to you, my liege, I will
follow you into Hell itself.
follow you into Hell itself.
The Will of the Magician
Finn
Ugh... Huh... Where am I?
Gawain
Is everyone awake?
Gawain
This is...definitely not Avalon,
that's for certain.
that's for certain.
Gareth
Merlin took us here with her magic,
so it must be a different place, I guess.
so it must be a different place, I guess.
Gareth
Can't say I recognize it, though.
Lancelot
Come to think of it, where is Merlin...?
Finn
Don't tell me she's left us alone again!
Merlin
Of course not!
Here I aaam♪
Here I aaam♪
Gareth
Whoa, where did you come from!?
Merlin
Now, now, do you really think I would be
so irresponsible?
so irresponsible?
Merlin
Booooo! That breaks my heart!
Gareth
She's kinda giving me the creeps...
Merlin
Hey, I can hear that!
Gareth
S-Sorry!
Merlin
Now, even though I'm not permitted to
tamper with fate, I do worry about you all.
tamper with fate, I do worry about you all.
Merlin
So, just this once, I'll give you a hint.
Merlin
This is Gagokhalkis Island—like Avalon,
a remote island in the middle of the sea.
a remote island in the middle of the sea.
Lancelot
So, we have all been transported from
Avalon to another island?
Avalon to another island?
Finn
Hmm... I don't see Jeanne.
Merlin
The saint will join us eventually.
But this time, you're all on your own.
But this time, you're all on your own.
Gawain
Mighty Merlin... Why have you
transported us to a random island?
transported us to a random island?
Merlin
Hello, Gagokhalkis?
Doesn't ring any bells?
Doesn't ring any bells?
Lancelot
Gagokhalkis...
Merlin
So you don't know... Unacceptable.
Ignorance is no different from sin.
Ignorance is no different from sin.
Lancelot
Mighty Merlin?
Merlin
Oops, wrong personality ☆ Teehee♪
Lancelot
T-Teehee...?
Merlin
As you are now, you're no match for
King Arthur.
King Arthur.
Merlin
Here on this island awaits a great sin and
a new encounter—
a new encounter—
Merlin
Find the most sinister, most dangerous
knight. And make them your ally.
knight. And make them your ally.
Merlin
That's all I can say!
Merlin
Go on then! Finn the Hero,
Knights of the Round Table!
Knights of the Round Table!
Merlin
May you save the world!
Finn
The "most dangerous knight"... Merlin,
could you elaborate—Huh!?
could you elaborate—Huh!?
Gareth
She disappeared...?
Gawain
It is safe to assume accepted norms don't
apply to her.
apply to her.
Gawain
She's more faerie-like than faeries
themselves.
themselves.
Gareth
Faerie-like...
But Merlin was an old man, right?
But Merlin was an old man, right?
Lancelot
Yes, over a hundred years old...
As strange as it might seem...
As strange as it might seem...
Gareth
Maybe she's got issues with her age?
So she compensates?
So she compensates?
Lancelot
She's more like an old ghost than a faerie,
perhaps...
perhaps...
Bam!
Gareth & Lancelot
Ouuuch!!!
Finn
What happened to you two?
Lancelot
I was hit in the back of the head...
Haha, a surprise attack, how lovely...
Haha, a surprise attack, how lovely...
Gareth
Was that Merlin!?
I'm scared now!
I'm scared now!
Gawain
In any case, we have no choice but to do
what she asked of us.
what she asked of us.
Gawain
Let's uncover the secrets of this island and
hurry back to Camelot.
hurry back to Camelot.
Lancelot
First, let's venture inland. There doesn't
seem to be anything along the coastline.
seem to be anything along the coastline.
Finn
So, up this cliff?
Gawain
No, the soil here is fragile from the sea
breeze. Climbing would be dangerous.
breeze. Climbing would be dangerous.
Lancelot
Everyone, look at that cave. I think there's
wind blowing out of it.
wind blowing out of it.
Gawain
Then there might be a path through. All
right, let's go through that cave.
right, let's go through that cave.
Finn
(The "sin" Merlin mentioned...
I have no idea what she meant.)
I have no idea what she meant.)
Finn
(But the answer must lie ahead.)
Finn
I must push forward.
For the sake of the world—
For the sake of the world—
Gareth
Ugh... This is kind of creepy...
Gawain
You are a Knight of the Round Table,
aren't you, Gareth?
aren't you, Gareth?
Gareth
Of course! But it feels like something
scary might pop up at any moment...
scary might pop up at any moment...
Swoosh!
Gareth
Eeeeek!!! Something just flew past meee!!!
Gawain
An arrow!? It's a trap!
Gareth
Siiiiis!!!
Gawain
!
Get down!!!
Get down!!!
Gawain
...Phew.
Are you hurt?
Are you hurt?
Gareth
Uh, no... What was that?
Finn
A throwing knife coated with a lot of poison.
It doesn't really seem like a hunting trap...
It doesn't really seem like a hunting trap...
Gawain
Then it's a trap for humans.
Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Finn
That voice...!
Gawain
Lancelot!!!
Gawain
Are you all right!?
...What are you doing?
...What are you doing?
Lancelot
Haha, quite a trap... Ahh...
Finn
Looks like this cord conducts electricity...
Gareth
Why are there so many traps in this cave?
Finn
Maybe to ward off monsters... Or people...
It's hard to say.
It's hard to say.
Gawain
Everyone, proceed, but stay vigilant.
We don't know what's ahead.
We don't know what's ahead.
Lancelot
Ngh, hyaaaaaaaaaaa!
Finn
L-Lancelot!?
Gareth
...She touched it on purpose, didn't she?
Gawain
Let's go before she decides she wants to
stay here forever.
stay here forever.
Finn
(There's a rope here too... A snare trap for
capturing game. Should I just jump over it?)
capturing game. Should I just jump over it?)
???
There's a pitfall ahead.
Gawain
Who's there?
Unknown Youth
That's what I was going to ask. I heard
weird noises and came to check it out.
weird noises and came to check it out.
Adel
I'm Adel. I live on this island.
You guys aren't from around here, are you?
You guys aren't from around here, are you?
Gawain
Apologies for coming here uninvited.
I am Gawain, Knight of the Round Table.
I am Gawain, Knight of the Round Table.
Finn
I'm Finn from the Red Dragon Knights.
Finn
Is this a hunting ground? There are so
many traps...
many traps...
Adel
No. It's just a cave.
Adel
So, you're Knights of the Round Table...
Gareth
You know about us?
That makes things easier.
That makes things easier.
Lancelot
We are looking for the most dangerous
Knight of the Round Table.
Knight of the Round Table.
Lancelot
Do you know anything about them?
Adel
Can't say I do. And you, don't you
know where you are?
know where you are?
Adel
Even though you're Knights of the Round
Table?
Table?
Gawain
We were carried here by the currents.
We know nothing about this island.
We know nothing about this island.
Adel
Nothing...
Gawain
(Did his expression just darken for a
moment...?)
moment...?)
Adel
I see. You must be tired from the journey.
I can't help you find the person
I can't help you find the person
Adel
you're looking for, but I can guide you
to the village.
to the village.
Finn
That would be helpful. We've had quite a
journey getting here...
journey getting here...
Finn
It would be good to find somewhere to rest.
Adel
This way.
Hunter and Prey
Adel
Which way do you think we should go
at this fork?
at this fork?
Finn
The wind is coming from the left... So,
this way!
this way!
Adel
Wrong. The right path is the correct one.
Adel
If you go left, you'll fall into a loose stones
trap.
trap.
Lancelot
So even the direction of the wind is part
of the trap... How elaborate...
of the trap... How elaborate...
Lancelot
It's certainly a learning experience.
Gareth
Adel's so kind. Thanks to him, we might
actually get through this cave.
actually get through this cave.
Gawain
Kind, huh...
Gareth
What's wrong, sis?
Gawain
Nothing... By the way, Gareth, haven't
I told you to stop calling me "sis"?
I told you to stop calling me "sis"?
Lancelot
Gawain, couldn't you just let her?
We almost died in that cave back on Avalon.
We almost died in that cave back on Avalon.
Lancelot
Kay saved us. For his sake,
we must do our best to live in the present—
we must do our best to live in the present—
Gawain
Surely, but what does that have to do
with anything?
with anything?
Lancelot
The sisterly bond is a beautiful thing.
Lancelot
It's good to see such kindness remains in
the memory of the Round Table Knights.
the memory of the Round Table Knights.
Lancelot
Our history isn't all malevolence, and I'm
reminded of that when I watch you two.
reminded of that when I watch you two.
Gawain
...
Adel
Well, this is where the traps end.
We'll be out of the cave in a moment.
We'll be out of the cave in a moment.
Gareth
Finally, the outside world!
Adel
From here on, just go straight ahead.
Gareth
Got it, straight ahead it is!
Adel
That's right... Keep going straight on
that path...
that path...
Gawain
(I'm feeling uneasy for some reason...)
Lancelot
—What's that sound!?
Gawain
A pitfall!?
Gawain
Gareth!
Gareth
Huff, huff... That was scary...
Thank you, sis...
Thank you, sis...
Gawain
I'm glad you're safe.
Are you all right, everyone?
Are you all right, everyone?
Lancelot
Quite all right... Somehow...
Finn
If it wasn't for Lancelot's quick reaction,
we would've both ended up in that hole...
we would've both ended up in that hole...
Gawain
Adel. Did you do that on purpose?
Adel
Sorry, my bad...
I forgot about the newly installed trap.
I forgot about the newly installed trap.
Gawain
Did you, now?
Adel
It's activated when a large group passes
over it.
over it.
Adel
I always come here alone, so I forgot about
it.
it.
Lancelot
I see, if that's the case... Gawain, we're safe,
you can let go of your sword now.
you can let go of your sword now.
Gawain
...Hmph.
Adel
Sorry, I'll guide you safely from here on.
This way.
This way.
Finn
How much longer do we have to walk?
Adel
About an hour or so.
Finn
Is there somewhere to rest nearby?
Adel
No, unfortunately. It's just forest all the
way to the village.
way to the village.
Gareth
Phew...
Finn
Can you keep walking, Gareth?
Gareth
Me? Yeah! I'm totally fine!
I'm a knight, after all.
I'm a knight, after all.
Finn
You haven't had a good night's sleep since
Avalon, right?
Avalon, right?
Finn
And you were there for Kay's last moments.
It must've taken a toll on you too.
It must've taken a toll on you too.
Gareth
Ugh... I'm still okay!
Gawain
No, forcing ourselves to march on would
be unwise. Let's take a break here.
be unwise. Let's take a break here.
Finn
I agree.
Adel, can we rest here for a bit?
Adel, can we rest here for a bit?
Adel
Well, this area should be safe from
monsters...
monsters...
Gareth
Sorry, everyone...
Gawain
You're not the only one who's tired.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry about it.
Lancelot
All right. I'll keep watch near the entrance.
Everyone, please rest!
Everyone, please rest!
Lancelot
Zzz...
Adel
Good, they're asleep.
Must have been really tired...
Must have been really tired...
Adel
Hmph, letting their guard down
like that...
like that...
Gawain
What are you doing, Adel?
Adel
Gawain!? You're awake!
Gawain
I cannot exactly sleep peacefully with such
a suspicious person around.
a suspicious person around.
Adel
...You leave me no choice!
Adel
Damn it...
Gawain
Tell me, did you really think you could kill
a knight with that level of skill?
a knight with that level of skill?
Adel
Tch... Just kill me already... What's a little
more blood on your hands, right?
more blood on your hands, right?
Adel
Go on! Kill me!
Adel
You knights are just a bunch of murderers!
Gawain
We fight when we must, on the battlefield.
But we don't desire unnecessary bloodshed.
But we don't desire unnecessary bloodshed.
Gawain
We avoid it as much as possible.
Adel
Bullshit!
Just like her, spouting pretty lies!
Just like her, spouting pretty lies!
Adel
You're all the same, damn Knights of
the Round Table!
the Round Table!
Gawain
You hate the Knights of the Round Table...?
Adel
Not just me... Everyone on this island
wants you dead...
wants you dead...
Adel
We all hope you die a slow, painful death!
All of us!
All of us!
Adel
But you "know nothing," do you...
Gawain
Everyone on the island? Why?
Gawain
(Could this be the "sin" Merlin
mentioned...?)
mentioned...?)
Adel
Go towards the tower you'll see on the right
when you exit the cave.
when you exit the cave.
Adel
Then you'll understand what I mean.
Adel
What I can't accept is that you came to
this island knowing nothing about it.
this island knowing nothing about it.
Gawain
What exactly is the connection between this
island and us...
island and us...
Gawain
Sin... Huh.
Lancelot
Hmm... Gawain?
I'm sorry, I dozed off for a bit...
I'm sorry, I dozed off for a bit...
Lancelot
Did I hear Adel's voice...?
Gawain
He's gone now.
Lancelot
...?
Finn
Lancelot, where did Adel go?
Lancelot
It seems Gawain saw him off...
Gareth
Is it just me or does Gawain look a bit
scary right now?
scary right now?
Gawain
What are you whispering about?
Lancelot
Nothing. More importantly, do you know
where the village is?
where the village is?
Gawain
I'm not certain. We were told to head towards
the tower, so that's what we are going to do.
the tower, so that's what we are going to do.
Finn
The tower, huh...
Gareth
That one over there?
Lancelot
Yes, that must be it.
Gareth
Ugh, I'm getting hungry...
Gawain
This level of hunger is commonplace on the
battlefield. You need more training, Gareth.
battlefield. You need more training, Gareth.
Groooooowl∼
Finn
What was that cute noise?
Lancelot
That, Finn, is the sound of Gawain's
stomach.
stomach.
Finn
Come to think of it, Gawain...
Gawain
What, do you have something to say?
That's just the sound of...
That's just the sound of...
Gawain
me trembling with anticipation. It happens
to sound exactly like a stomach growl...
to sound exactly like a stomach growl...
Lancelot
You aren't fooling anyone, Gawain.
Gareth
Sis, everyone gets hungry!
Gawain
Grr...
Finn
(They're getting along really well.
Maybe that's the secret of their strength...)
Maybe that's the secret of their strength...)
Finn
(Watching them reminds me of my own
comrades in the Red Dragon Knights...)
comrades in the Red Dragon Knights...)
Lancelot
There's a spot up ahead where the
trees clear.
trees clear.
Gareth
Let's see what's there.
Finn
Oh...
Lancelot
These are graves. They probably belong to
the village residents.
the village residents.
Gawain
Is this what Adel wanted us to see?
Finn
Gawain, look at the headstones.
Gawain
Do you recognize any of the names?
Finn
No, look at the years of death. A lot of
the gravestones have the same year.
the gravestones have the same year.
Gareth
Hey, you're right! This person too... And
this one. They all died around the same time.
this one. They all died around the same time.
Lancelot
Perhaps some kind of disaster
caused them all to die at once?
caused them all to die at once?
Finn
Look, there's someone over there.
They're placing a flower on each grave...
They're placing a flower on each grave...
Gawain
Excuse me, are you the local priest?
Woman
No, I'm not. I'm just offering flowers.
It's a tradition here.
It's a tradition here.
Woman
Are you visitors from overseas?
I haven't seen you around the island.
I haven't seen you around the island.
Gawain
Yes, we are Knights of the Round Table. We
ended up here in the course of our journey.
ended up here in the course of our journey.
Woman
Knights of the Round Table...!
Gawain
(Is she going to be hostile towards us,
like Adel...?)
like Adel...?)
Woman
Me too...
Gawain
I beg your pardon?
Woman
I am a Knight of the Round Table too.
Percival
My name is Percival.
The Underside of Glory
Gareth
Is she the "most dangerous knight"
Merlin talked about?
Merlin talked about?
Finn
Doesn't seem like it, huh?
Lancelot
Yes, I was imagining someone more
sinister, I must admit.
sinister, I must admit.
Percival
...I messed up, didn't I?
Gareth
Um, what do you mean?
Percival
Was my introduction too late?
Did I upset everyone?
Did I upset everyone?
Lancelot
Not at all. We are not upset.
Percival
Oh no! Now I've drawn your attention to it
and made things even worse!
and made things even worse!
Finn
Percival, please calm down!
Finn
(Haha, quite a worrier, isn't she?)
Gawain
Your name... I think I recall a "Percival"
being among the Knights of the Round Table.
being among the Knights of the Round Table.
Gawain
Yes, Percival, the legendary holy knight.
Gareth
Holy knight... Does that mean what
I think it means?
I think it means?
Gawain
Yes. She's probably not the "most
dangerous knight" Merlin mentioned.
dangerous knight" Merlin mentioned.
Finn
(But why would a legendary holy knight
live on this remote island?)
live on this remote island?)
Finn
(Something doesn't quite add up...)
GRROOOOOOOOWL∼
Gareth
Sis...
Percival
Sir Gawain, there's food in the castle's
storeroom.
storeroom.
Percival
Once we arrive, please have as much as you
want.
want.
Percival
Oh, but if it's not to your liking,
please don't feel obligated... I'm sorry.
please don't feel obligated... I'm sorry.
Gawain
No, I appreciate the offer. As long as it
fills the stomach, it will do.
fills the stomach, it will do.
Lancelot
You're not even trying to hide it anymore,
Gawain...
Gawain...
Gareth
Hey, look!
Isn't that our tower?
Isn't that our tower?
Finn
You're right! So it was a castle tower, huh...
Finn
It's surprising to find such a grand old
castle on a remote island. Is it still in use?
castle on a remote island. Is it still in use?
Percival
It is. But not as a residence...
Finn
Oh? What then?
Percival
That castle represents the Round Table's
dark past.
dark past.
Finn
(Dark past...?)
Lancelot
I feel a strong presence here...
And it's close...
And it's close...
Gareth
Uuuuh...
Gawain
Don't be afraid, Gareth.
They're just trying to intimidate us.
They're just trying to intimidate us.
Gareth
Uh, okay... I was just a little startled,
that's all.
that's all.
Finn
I can clearly feel an intimidating presence
in that tower too.
in that tower too.
Gawain
Yes, there's someone there. And their power
might even be comparable to King Arthur's.
might even be comparable to King Arthur's.
Percival
All right, everyone, please follow me.
Finn
Wait...
This is the castle's purpose!?
This is the castle's purpose!?
Percival
Yes.
Welcome to the Gagokhalkis prison.
Welcome to the Gagokhalkis prison.
Prisoners
Whoa, new faces?
Prisoners
Hey, hey, cuties! We're starved for women
here! Come closer, we won't bite!
here! Come closer, we won't bite!
Prisoners
That guy's cute, too! Come here, come on!
Percival
Silence!
Finn
(Whoa, was that Percival's voice?)
Finn
(She sounds nothing like the person we were
talking to earlier!)
talking to earlier!)
Percival
Move everyone who just spoke to the
punishment area.
punishment area.
Prison Guard A
All of them...?
Percival
Do I need to repeat myself?
Prison Guard B
M-My apologies.
As you command!
As you command!
Prison Guard A
Everyone who just spoke,
step forward immediately!
step forward immediately!
Finn
Are you in charge of this prison?
Percival
Yes, I am the warden here.
Finn
But why is there such a big prison on this
island...?
island...?
Lancelot
Could it be... No...
Lamorak!? Gawain, it's Lamorak!
Lamorak!? Gawain, it's Lamorak!
Lancelot
The one who was arrested for killing
a comrade!
a comrade!
Gawain
You're right.
Gareth
Don't tell me... Are all of these people—
Percival
They're all former Knights of the Round Table.
The ones who used their powers for evil.
The ones who used their powers for evil.
Finn
Knights of the Round Table who turned
to evil...
to evil...
Percival
For generations, the Percivals have served
as wardens of this prison.
as wardens of this prison.
Lancelot
So it's the place of exile...
Was my grandfather, Lancelot, here too?
Was my grandfather, Lancelot, here too?
Percival
Yes, he was. I believe he was the only
one who was ever granted a pardon.
one who was ever granted a pardon.
Percival
However, that was a very special case. Most
of those who enter here never leave.
of those who enter here never leave.
Gareth
To think I might've ended up in here too...
I'm only free because you guys forgave me.
I'm only free because you guys forgave me.
Finn
What about the residents of
Lonsbury Village?
Lonsbury Village?
Percival
Lonsbury? Ah, right, I've heard of it.
The village of knights who fled from battle.
The village of knights who fled from battle.
Percival
Fleeing isn't a crime. However, I'm sure
they still suffered from the curse.
they still suffered from the curse.
Lancelot
I had no idea such a prison existed...
Gawain
Hmm... The dark past of the Round Table...
Percival
Do you really want to go to the top floor?
Percival
There is a knight there who could be
called the "most dangerous," but...
called the "most dangerous," but...
Gawain
We must meet them.
We have no choice.
We have no choice.
Lancelot
Yes, please let us meet them. For the sake
of Camelot, if nothing else. Please!
of Camelot, if nothing else. Please!
Percival
All right... The stairs are this way.
Gawain
It's getting very quiet here...
Percival
Yes. From here upwards, there are no
prisoners aside from that one knight.
prisoners aside from that one knight.
Lancelot
Was the ancestor of this "most dangerous
knight" also imprisoned here?
knight" also imprisoned here?
Percival
Yes, since the prison was established,
knights bearing that name have always
knights bearing that name have always
Percival
been confined here as the main inmates.
Percival
We're almost there.
Imprisoned Girl
Oh, a bunch of new toys have arrived.
And they look delightfully juicy too!
And they look delightfully juicy too!
Imprisoned Girl
Just to my taste!
Finn
...This girl is the most dangerous knight!?
Gareth
She's so tiny!
Imprisoned Girl
Tiny, you say?♪
Imprisoned Girl
You're dead meat.
Finn
(I could feel her immense, oppressive
presence even from the outside...)
presence even from the outside...)
Lancelot
This malicious aura...
It's overwhelming.
It's overwhelming.
Gareth
I...can't breathe...
Gawain
Stand aside, Gareth.
Gareth
Huff, huff, huff...
I thought I was going to die...
I thought I was going to die...
Lancelot
It's as if her glare alone could take a
knight's life...
knight's life...
Imprisoned Girl
It's super funny to see weaklings like you
tremble in fear from just a little look!
tremble in fear from just a little look!
Imprisoned Girl
Heh ☆
Gareth
She's so annoying...
Creepy too, though...
Creepy too, though...
Gawain
I am Gawain, the Knight of the Sun—
And what is your name?
And what is your name?
Imprisoned Girl
Just ask that damn Percival.
Percival
Her name is Mordred... Naturally, it's
a name passed down through generations.
a name passed down through generations.
Gawain
Then, Mordred—and you too, Sir Percival—
please lend me your ears.
please lend me your ears.
Gawain
I will explain what is happening right now...
Gawain
And what kind of crisis this world will soon
face.
face.
Percival
King Arthur is going to destroy
the world!?
the world!?
Mordred
Hmm.
Gawain
You don't seem surprised, Mordred.
Mordred
And why should I be?
Mordred
The Arthur in the memories I inherited
was never a hero. He was evil.
was never a hero. He was evil.
Mordred
And that's what the current Arthur has
inherited. Simple as that.
inherited. Simple as that.
Gawain
The first King Arthur was evil...
Mordred
Hold on, you don't know what he did on
this island, do you?
this island, do you?
Mordred
Percival! Tell these braindead knights
what he did here!
what he did here!
Mordred
Tell them, now!
Percival
...Hold your tongue, Mordred!
Percival
As long as you are chained here, you
won't be ordering anyone around!
won't be ordering anyone around!
Mordred
Tch...
Gawain
In any case, our purpose here is to resolve
the current situation.
the current situation.
Gawain
We need your help, Mordred.
Mordred
Oh, so you're going to let me out then,
yeah?
yeah?
Gawain
We have no choice. For the sake of the world.
Mordred
Well, you're reasonable, that's for sure.
Percival
No, absolutely not.
You must not release her.
You must not release her.
Gawain
Sir Percival, I'm afraid this is necessary to
protect the world.
protect the world.
Percival
Even so, I cannot permit it.
Lancelot
Sir Percival, this is the will of the great
magician Merlin.
magician Merlin.
Lancelot
She has instructed us to find the most
dangerous knight and make them our ally.
dangerous knight and make them our ally.
Percival
The legendary great wizard!?
Percival
No, still, I can't allow it! I've dedicated
my entire life to keeping Mordred captive.
my entire life to keeping Mordred captive.
Percival
And not only me. Every Percival since my
grandfather has lived for this purpose.
grandfather has lived for this purpose.
Percival
I apologize for speaking so strongly...
But I'm being honest.
But I'm being honest.
Gawain
I see. We won't insist, then.
Finn
Yeah. If that's your duty as a knight,
who are we to interfere.
who are we to interfere.
Mordred
Well, I don't really care either way...
Mordred
But, since you're already here,
why don't you listen to my story?
why don't you listen to my story?
Finn
Your story?
Percival
Don't listen to her!
Mordred's words are dangerous.
Mordred's words are dangerous.
Mordred
Oh, please, words are words.
They can't bite you or anything.
They can't bite you or anything.
Lancelot
I must admit that I'm curious...
Lancelot
How did someone who radiates such power
even when weakened end up chained in a cell?
even when weakened end up chained in a cell?
Mordred
Let me tell you, then.
I was born in this prison.
I was born in this prison.
Mordred
My mom was brought here with my
grandfather, the first Mordred, and gave
grandfather, the first Mordred, and gave
Mordred
birth to me in this cell—
Mordred
I really want to go outside. Always have.
There's something I want to do...
There's something I want to do...
Mordred
But I'm stuck here, and I can't do anything.
Gareth
Something you want to do...
Mordred
Yeah. Something I've always dreamt about.
The first thing I'll do if I ever get out of here.
The first thing I'll do if I ever get out of here.
Lancelot
It does seem unethical to be chained here
without a crime or conviction.
without a crime or conviction.
Percival
No, don't be deceived.
Percival
Her most recent crime is the murder of
several guards she seduced in an attempt
several guards she seduced in an attempt
Percival
to escape.
Percival
And she has done much more. What she just
said was simply a cunning act.
said was simply a cunning act.
Finn
Huh, you were lying?
Mordred
I wasn't. But 100% truth is just boring,
don't you think?
don't you think?
Gawain
...A hardened criminal, indeed.
Lancelot
And quite an intelligent one at that,
considering her manipulative words.
considering her manipulative words.
Finn
Yeah, even if Merlin's backing her,
we should be cautious.
we should be cautious.
Percival
That would be wise.
Mordred is rarely ever up to anything good!
Mordred is rarely ever up to anything good!
Gawain
Hmm, we need a strategy meeting.
Let's change locations.
Let's change locations.
Mordred
(Tch... Blasted Percival, always spilling
unnecessary tea.)
unnecessary tea.)
Mordred
Hey, wait... I forgot to tell you something
important. Come here!
important. Come here!
Gareth
...Me?
Mordred
Yes, you. I've got some juicy info about
the Round Table.
the Round Table.
Mordred
Pass it on to that Gawain, and there'll be
some glory in it for you.
some glory in it for you.
Gareth
Are you trying to trick me again?
Mordred
I'm powerless as long as I'm in these chains.
Look, I don't even have any weapons.
Look, I don't even have any weapons.
Gareth
...Fine.
Mordred
It's really good stuff, okay? Come closer.
Gareth
Closer?
Mordred
Yes, just a bit closer—
Finn
...!
Gareth, no—!
Gareth, no—!
Mordred
Tch, buzzkill...
Whatever, your blood will do too.
Whatever, your blood will do too.
Finn
...Ah!
Percival
No!
Royal Blightburst!
Royal Blightburst!
Mordred
Ahh... Damn you, Percival!
Gareth
Finn... Finn!!!
Finn
Ugh...
Gawain
Are you all right!?
Finn
Yes, I'm fine...
Lancelot
Finn! You're swaying!
Percival
Mordred can suck blood to drain
people's power.
people's power.
Percival
The infirmary is this way.
Time is of the essence, hurry!
Time is of the essence, hurry!
Percival
I apologize. This is the biggest oversight
of my life.
of my life.
Percival
I should never have taken my eyes off
Mordred during the visit.
Mordred during the visit.
Percival
Aaah, what if the bite got infected...
Sir Finn must be in great pain...
Sir Finn must be in great pain...
Percival
It could even be fatal...
Finn
I'm fine...really... The pain's gone now...
Lancelot
The wound has closed...
How do you feel, Finn?
How do you feel, Finn?
Finn
Ugh... I can't...seem to gather my strength...
Gareth
It's my fault! I let her trick me!
Finn
Gareth, it's okay. I'll recover soon.
Gareth
But, Finn...
Lancelot
Sir Percival, what's the true prognosis?
Percival
Staying here won't be good for his recovery.
Somewhere more sanitary would be better...
Somewhere more sanitary would be better...
Percival
I'll arrange something in the village.
Lancelot
Then, I'll carry Finn there.
Gawain
No, I will. I should have anticipated
Mordred's attack.
Mordred's attack.
Gareth
No, it's my fault!
I should carry him!
I should carry him!
Percival
No, you two should stay here. In case the
prisoners try to escape while I'm gone.
prisoners try to escape while I'm gone.
Percival
I need you both to keep them under
control. Please.
control. Please.
Gawain
True, this place cannot be left unattended.
Gareth, let's leave Finn to them.
Gareth, let's leave Finn to them.
Gareth
Okay... Finn, I'm really sorry.
We'll handle things here.
We'll handle things here.
Finn
Thanks. I'll be back soon.
Gawain
Rest well. And Lancelot—be wary of Adel.
Lancelot
If you say so, I will tread carefully.
Percival
Let's hurry.
Round Table's Dark Past
Lancelot
Phew...
Finn
Lancelot, are you okay? I must be heavy...
Lancelot
No, on the contrary. You're quite light.
Lancelot
I would have you heavier, in fact.
As heavy as a rock...
As heavy as a rock...
Lancelot
To the point of making my spine creak!
Lancelot
Ah, what a crushing weight!
How could you torment me like this!
How could you torment me like this!
Lancelot
Heheh...hihihi...
Finn
You're daydreaming again, aren't you...
Percival
Sir Lancelot, watch your step—
Lancelot
Ah, that was close! I almost tripped...
Thank you.
Thank you.
Percival
Be careful around here, there are a lot of
moss-covered rocks.
moss-covered rocks.
Percival
...Who am I to give anyone advice... If only
I had been more careful from the start—
I had been more careful from the start—
Percival
Ahhhhh!!!
Finn
(So Lancelot's not the only one here with
a world of her own...)
a world of her own...)
Finn
Umm... By the way, Percival...
Do you always stay in that castle?
Do you always stay in that castle?
Percival
Yes, well, that's my job.
And the purpose of a Percival's life.
And the purpose of a Percival's life.
Finn
You sound very determined...
Lancelot
Considering prisoners like Mordred and
other powerful former knights are there...
other powerful former knights are there...
Lancelot
I'm truly in awe of you.
Finn
Me too...
And you saved me from Mordred too.
And you saved me from Mordred too.
Percival
Ooooh...
Lancelot
Sir Percival, what's wrong?
Percival
Please praise me more!
It makes me so, so happy!
It makes me so, so happy!
Finn
Did something happen? This is kind of
sudden—
sudden—
Percival
It's not sudden at all!
I've always felt this way...
I've always felt this way...
Percival
That place drives me insane!
Everyone there is awful...
Everyone there is awful...
Percival
I deserve more praise for dealing with
them!!!
them!!!
Percival
Praise me! Please, please, please, PLEASE
praise me!!!
praise me!!!
Finn
Um... You're amazing!
Right, Lancelot?
Right, Lancelot?
Lancelot
Y-Yes! Simply incredible!
I admire you!
I admire you!
Percival
Be more specific.
Finn
Specific...???
Percival
Be as specific and detailed as you can
with your praise! Please!
with your praise! Please!
Finn
Uh, well... I think it's amazing you haven't
run away from that castle!
run away from that castle!
Lancelot
And, and... I was surprised by how
commanding you can be with your people.
commanding you can be with your people.
Percival
Am I great?
Finn
You're great!
Percival
Amazing?
Lancelot
Amazing!
Percival
One more time!
Finn & Lancelot
You're great!!!
Finn & Lancelot
Amazing!!!
Percival
Oh, I don't knooow... Really? Ehehe...
Percival
I apologize about earlier. I hadn't been
praised in such a long time...
praised in such a long time...
Percival
I got carried away.
Lancelot
It was quite surprising...
Does that happen often?
Does that happen often?
Percival
Every now and then... It's like a sudden
outburst of pent-up emotions.
outburst of pent-up emotions.
Lancelot
It must be tough being the warden of
that prison.
that prison.
Percival
You can say that again...
Finn
Wait, I think I just saw someone there.
Percival
Umm, probably just a villager?
Percival
Many people come here on a daily basis.
Lancelot
Can I ask you a question, Percival?
Lancelot
It's about all these gravestones with the same
year of death.
year of death.
Lancelot
Did something happen that year?
Percival
...
Lancelot
If it is difficult to talk about,
I won't insist, but...
I won't insist, but...
Lancelot
I cannot help but feel that it's important.
What happened here?
What happened here?
Percival
Right...
Percival
This story dates back to the era of the first
King Arthur, as my grandfather told me.
King Arthur, as my grandfather told me.
Lancelot
The first King Arthur...
Finn
(Mordred also mentioned something about
the first King Arthur...)
the first King Arthur...)
Percival
During that time, the first Mordred started
a rebellion.
a rebellion.
Percival
An unprecedented scheme that aimed to
overthrow the King of Camelot.
overthrow the King of Camelot.
Percival
Many knights perished.
Percival
Mordred was considered the sole responsible
party.
party.
Percival
The rebellion was quickly suppressed, and
Mordred, deemed a violent criminal,
Mordred, deemed a violent criminal,
Percival
was captured.
Percival
The first King Arthur wanted to imprison
him far away from the capital,
him far away from the capital,
Percival
so he searched for a dungeon,
or some other place fit for that purpose.
or some other place fit for that purpose.
Finn
So, Gagokhalkis Island was chosen to be
Mordred's prison?
Mordred's prison?
Percival
Yes. The indigenous people of the island
naturally resisted...
naturally resisted...
Percival
But King Arthur used military force and
subjugated them.
subjugated them.
Lancelot
So all those people with the same year of
death died in that war...
death died in that war...
Percival
The castle used to be the residence of the
local leader.
local leader.
Lancelot
They seized it and turned it into a prison?
What lawlessness...
What lawlessness...
Finn
So this is how this island is connected to
the first King Arthur...
the first King Arthur...
Lancelot
No wonder the residents hate us...
Percival
And it wasn't just the war. Over the years,
some of the imprisoned knights escaped...
some of the imprisoned knights escaped...
Percival
Each time, they would attack the village,
killing men and assaulting women.
killing men and assaulting women.
Lancelot
How abominable...
Percival
As the warden who keeps prisoners in check,
I can negotiate with the residents to a degree.
I can negotiate with the residents to a degree.
Percival
I'll get you into the village.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Hey, who's coming here at this hour?
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Is that Percival...?
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Hey there, Percival.
What brings you here so late?
What brings you here so late?
Percival
My apologies...
Is there a room available?
Is there a room available?
Gagokhalkis Villager A
There might be. Are you staying, Percival?
Gagokhalkis Villager B
If you need a favor, we're here to help.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
It's the least we can do to thank you for
everything you're doing for us.
everything you're doing for us.
Percival
No, it's for this young man. He's injured...
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Injured, you say? Oh, that looks serious!
Take him inside, quickly!
Take him inside, quickly!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Hold on! Sheltering the likes of him is
out of the question.
out of the question.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
We can't host a Knight of the Round Table
in our village.
in our village.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
A Knight of the Round Table!?
Percival
How did you...?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Adel told me. He said he guided unfamiliar
Knights of the Round Table through the cave.
Knights of the Round Table through the cave.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
That must've been you.
Lancelot
Yes, it was us.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Unfamiliar Knights of the Round Table?
So, new prisoners?
So, new prisoners?
Gagokhalkis Villager B
No way we're letting them into the village!
Percival
They are not prisoners...
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Still, not a chance! You know what
they've done to us, don't you?
they've done to us, don't you?
Lancelot
(The way they look at us...
I know that look...and I know it well...)
I know that look...and I know it well...)
Lancelot
(Resentment, fear, hatred...
Eyes filled with the deepest of loathing.)
Eyes filled with the deepest of loathing.)
Lancelot
(The same look people give Lancelot the
Traitor—no, even more intense...)
Traitor—no, even more intense...)
Lancelot
Will you at least consider sheltering our
injured companion?
injured companion?
Gagokhalkis Villager C
You can't be serious! Why would we help
anyone from that cursed Round Table?
anyone from that cursed Round Table?
Gagokhalkis Villager C
Take this!
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Are you crazy!? Don't throw stones!
They might retaliate—
They might retaliate—
Lancelot
It is fine... The Knights of the Round Table
have done terrible things here in the past.
have done terrible things here in the past.
Percival
I apologize. It seems we can't stay in the
village after all.
village after all.
Lancelot
What should we do now?
Lancelot
If the only alternative is camping outside,
maybe we should return to the castle—
maybe we should return to the castle—
Adel
Your comrade is injured, right?
Lancelot
...Adel.
Adel
I can shelter him at my place.
That should be acceptable to the villagers.
That should be acceptable to the villagers.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Adel's place, huh... I guess it's fine.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Yes, that will do.
Adel
Come on, let's get going.
It's a short distance away from the village.
It's a short distance away from the village.
Lancelot
Are you certain?
Percival
...Let's accept his offer for now.
Lancelot
(Right now, the priority is letting Finn
rest...)
rest...)
Lancelot
(Gawain's warning about Adel was probably
a bit overcautious.)
a bit overcautious.)
A Secluded House
Mordred
...?
Mordred
(Hmm, someone's hiding there.)
Mordred
Can't say I enjoy being stared at like this.
Mordred
So, are you coming out or what?
Make up your mind.
Make up your mind.
Gareth
It's me—
Mordred
I wasn't talking to you. But whatever.
Mordred
So, who are you?
Gareth
What do you mean, "who are you"!?
You tried to bite me earlier!
You tried to bite me earlier!
Mordred
Tried to bite? Hmm...
Oh, I remember. You're that dumb brat!
Oh, I remember. You're that dumb brat!
Gareth
Dumb brat...
Mordred
Just kidding, just kidding.
Mordred
You have the same scent as me.
That's why I wanted to bite you.
That's why I wanted to bite you.
Gareth
The same scent...?
Mordred
The smell of what's often hidden behind
a polite face.
a polite face.
Mordred
Faithlessness, murderous intent, jealousy...
Mordred
Dark, unwelcome emotions...
Do they ring a bell?
Do they ring a bell?
Gareth
...
Gareth
I once became a spy and nearly killed
a comrade.
a comrade.
Mordred
You were overcome by the emotions you
inherited with your name.
inherited with your name.
Mordred
I understand that feeling well...
Gareth
Mordred, you've killed prison guards,
right?
right?
Mordred
I have.
Mordred
Disgusting freaks who think they can
abuse people in secret... Better off dead.
abuse people in secret... Better off dead.
Mordred
So gross. Yep, I killed them.
Killed them all ☆
Killed them all ☆
Gareth
I see...
Mordred
What was your name again?
Gareth
It's Gareth.
Mordred
Hey, Gareth...
Mordred
You'll let me out of here, right?
Mordred
Free me from this hell...
Gareth
If what you said earlier is true,
I do feel for you.
I do feel for you.
Gareth
But you hurt Finn, my friend.
Mordred
So...?
Gareth
I'll come again. To see if you're behaving
yourself.
yourself.
Mordred
...!
What's wrong with you—
What's wrong with you—
Mordred
Ugh, so annoying...
Gareth
Are you here, sis?
I just went to see Mordred.
I just went to see Mordred.
Gareth
...Sis?
Gawain
Mmph...!?
Gawain
...Ah, Gareth. Good work.
Gareth
Were you...eating all this time?
Gawain
Percival said, eat as much as you like...
Gareth
Sis.
A little restraint?
A little restraint?
Gawain
Sorry...
Adel
This is my house.
???
Adel? What's wrong?
Lancelot
You are that girl from before...
Adel
You guys know my sister?
Lancelot
No, we just saw her at the cemetery.
She is your sister?
She is your sister?
Alba
Yes. I'm Alba. And you are...?
Lancelot
I suppose there is no point in hiding...
I am Lancelot of the Round Table.
I am Lancelot of the Round Table.
Lancelot
We have an injured companion here.
Alba
The Round Table, you say...
Percival
He's not of the Round Table, but we still
couldn't find shelter in the village...
couldn't find shelter in the village...
Alba
I see. I'll get some hot water.
Please make yourself comfortable.
Please make yourself comfortable.
Alba
Let's see, beds for one wounded man and
his companions...
his companions...
Lancelot
Are you sure this is all right? Even though
I am a Knight of the Round Table?
I am a Knight of the Round Table?
Alba
Knight of the Round Table or not, I won't
turn away an injured person's friend.
turn away an injured person's friend.
Lancelot
Thank you for your help!
Finn
...
Lancelot
Finn?
Percival
Oh, he's fallen asleep.
Finn
Zzzz zzzz zzzz...
Percival
His breathing is steady. There shouldn't
be anything to worry about now.
be anything to worry about now.
Lancelot
So, Percival, you've managed to earn
the villagers' trust even though you are
the villagers' trust even though you are
Lancelot
a Knight of the Round Table?
Percival
Well, I've helped this village through a crisis
or two...
or two...
Percival
That's probably why they trust me.
Lancelot
That's impressive.
You truly are a paragon of chivalry!
You truly are a paragon of chivalry!
Percival
A paragon of chivalry... Hehe...
Ahem.
Ahem.
Percival
I'm still an outsider. If I get too involved in
the village's affairs,
the village's affairs,
Percival
they'll immediately see me as their enemy.
Lancelot
Does that include Alba and her family?
Percival
Ah, well... I'm not sure...
Percival
They do seem to share the other villagers'
resentment for the Round Table.
resentment for the Round Table.
Lancelot
Come to think of it, this house is quite far
from the village...
from the village...
Lancelot
And the villagers seemed to be avoiding
Adel earlier...
Adel earlier...
Percival
I don't know much about the village's
internal affairs...
internal affairs...
Percival
There's definitely some tension between
this household and the rest of the residents.
this household and the rest of the residents.
Percival
But as for what it is exactly...
Finn
Zzzz zzzz zzzz...
Lancelot
Well, for now, let's just wait for Finn to
recover.
recover.
Alba
Those people... Are they the ones you met
in the cave?
in the cave?
Adel
I just showed them the way.
I didn't do anything else.
I didn't do anything else.
Alba
...Really?
Adel
Why would I lie about it?
Alba
Then you have no intention to...
Adel
Not at the moment.
Alba
Adel... Don't even think about doing
anything stupid.
anything stupid.
Adel
I don't want a lecture. I'm going to sleep.
Alba
Adel...!
Alba
That kid, really...
Consequences of Sin
—The next day.
Percival
Please relax completely, Finn.
It'll be easier for me to clean you that way.
It'll be easier for me to clean you that way.
Finn
I'm sorry for making you do all this...
Percival
It's my fault. I didn't watch Mordred closely
enough.
enough.
Percival
I wouldn't blame you for being upset...
Finn
I'm not upset at all.
You've been very helpful, Percival.
You've been very helpful, Percival.
Percival
Is that so? Can you raise your arm?
Finn
Uh... This is as far as I can go.
Percival
Thank you.
All right, I'll clean under your arm now.
All right, I'll clean under your arm now.
Finn
(Having a woman wipe down my body is...
embarrassing...)
embarrassing...)
Finn
(If only I could move a little bit more freely,
this wouldn't be necessary...)
this wouldn't be necessary...)
Percival
Does it hurt?
Finn
No, you're quite good at this, Percival. I
feel like I could trust you with any task.
feel like I could trust you with any task.
Percival
Of course! You only need to ask.
And please, shower me with praises.
And please, shower me with praises.
Finn
Shower you with praises, huh?
Percival
"You can do anything, Percival!"
"You're so amazing, Percival!"
"You're so amazing, Percival!"
Percival
"You're such a skilled caregiver,
Percival!"
Percival!"
Percival
Anything you'd like, really...
There are a hundred more examples...
There are a hundred more examples...
Finn
Well, let's see... Percival,
you're like a caring mother!
you're like a caring mother!
Percival
...Oh? I haven't heard that one before,
but it must be high praise!
but it must be high praise!
Alba
Excuse me. I brought food for Finn.
Finn
Thank you, Alba! First you lend me a bed,
and now you feed me too...
and now you feed me too...
Alba
It's only natural to help each other in times
of need.
of need.
Alba
This is porridge with herbs, to help you
regain strength. Please eat while it's warm.
regain strength. Please eat while it's warm.
Percival
I've been outdone...
She's more motherly than me...
She's more motherly than me...
Alba
What do you mean?
Finn
Oh, um, I was just thanking Percival for
being so kind and taking care of me...
being so kind and taking care of me...
Percival
Ugh... I'm not kind at all...
I'm only fit for a dingy dungeon...
I'm only fit for a dingy dungeon...
Percival
Percival the garbage knight...
Finn
That's not true at all! You've helped me
so much!
so much!
Percival
Be more...specific...
Finn
Uh, well... Percival, you're so meticulous!
You'd make a great wife!
You'd make a great wife!
Percival
Please don't use abstract ideas.
Be more precise! Assault me with details!
Be more precise! Assault me with details!
Finn
Assault!? U-Uh...
Finn
Um, Alba? Do you know where Lancelot is?
Alba
She's chopping wood in the forest.
Adel asked her to do it.
Adel asked her to do it.
Finn
Chopping wood...
Finn
(Looks like she won't be back anytime soon...
I guess I have to face this challenge alone.)
I guess I have to face this challenge alone.)
Percival
Praise me, praise me!
Otherwise, I...might just go crazy...!
Otherwise, I...might just go crazy...!
Finn
(Please come back soon, Lancelot!)
Lancelot
Hmm? I thought I heard someone call my
name. Must be my imagination...
name. Must be my imagination...
Adel
Finished chopping wood?
Lancelot
Yes, quite some time ago.
Adel
(Did she really chop this much wood in
such a short time?)
such a short time?)
Adel
(These Knights of the Round Table are
monsters...)
monsters...)
Adel
You're picking flowers?
Lancelot
Yes, I found some rare ones.
There are many growing around here.
There are many growing around here.
Adel
Rare flowers, huh... There are some in the
shade of that tree over there.
shade of that tree over there.
Lancelot
That tree... Where exactly?
Adel
Just a bit further.
Lean in and look closely.
Lean in and look closely.
Lancelot
Hmm, over here?
Adel
Yes, that's right. Right there―
Adel
There!
Lancelot
—I don't think so.
Adel
What...!?
Lancelot
Luring your target with words and striking
from the back...
from the back...
Lancelot
A classic assassination tactic.
Lancelot
But you couldn't hide your killing intent.
Adel
You knew...? From the start?
Lancelot
You hate the Knights of the Round Table
too, don't you?
too, don't you?
Adel
Of course I do!
Adel
The things we had to endure because of
you all... My mother... My sister and I...
you all... My mother... My sister and I...
Lancelot
Endure? What do you mean by that―
Aaaaaahhhhh!!!
Adel
What was that!?
Lancelot
Excuse me, but I will have to hear your
story later.
story later.
Girl being attacked
Help!
Monster
Grooaaaaaaargh!!!
Adel
Is that...Polly!?
Damn, I won't make it―!
Damn, I won't make it―!
Lancelot
Royal Swiftslash!
Monster
Ngh... Raaargh!!!
Lancelot
Phew, just in time...
Adel
(What incredible speed... No, now's not the
time to think about that!)
time to think about that!)
Adel
Polly, are you okay? Are you hurt?
Polly
...Adel, Adel!!!
Adel
It's okay now. No need to cry.
Lancelot
She doesn't seem to have any serious
injuries. Is she from the village?
injuries. Is she from the village?
Adel
She is.
Lancelot
Then let's get her back home.
Her parents must be worried.
Her parents must be worried.
Adel
Wait, Lancelot...
Lancelot
What is it?
Adel
...No, it's nothing.
Lancelot
Come on, carry the girl. More monsters
might be nearby. Let's be off!
might be nearby. Let's be off!
Adel
(I couldn't have saved Polly alone...)
Adel
(If it wasn't for her...)
Lancelot
I'll leave the rest to you, Adel.
Lancelot
I would be turned away at the gate,
after all.
after all.
Adel
Right...
Come on, Polly.
Come on, Polly.
Polly
Okay.
Lancelot
All right, let's collect the wood and head
back.
back.
Adel
I'm back...
Alba
You're late—
What happened? Let me see your head.
What happened? Let me see your head.
Adel
It's nothing...
Lancelot
Sorry for leaving you to escort Polly alone,
Adel.
Adel.
Lancelot
In return, I've prepared dinner.
Percival
She can cook too... And what can I do?
I'm just a trashy knight...
I'm just a trashy knight...
Lancelot
That's not true!
What's wrong with you two?
What's wrong with you two?
Alba
Adel has a head injury.
Adel
It's nothing, just a scratch.
Lancelot
Even a scratch can be dangerous if it gets
infected. Let me disinfect and bandage it—
infected. Let me disinfect and bandage it—
Adel
...Shut up!
Alba
Hey, Adel! She's just worried about you,
why did you push her?
why did you push her?
Alba
Adel!
Percival
Are you okay, Lancelot?
Lancelot
Yes... Perfectly fine... Ehehehe.
Percival
...Why are you laughing?
Percival
Disturbing...
Adel
Damn... Everyone's just...
Alba
Adel.
What happened?
What happened?
Adel
Nothing...
It's nothing.
It's nothing.
Alba
Did someone in the village do that to you?
Adel
Polly was being attacked by a monster
in the woods.
in the woods.
Adel
That Lancelot saved her...and I escorted
her to the village.
her to the village.
Alba
I see...
And then?
And then?
Adel
They said,"You took her to the forest, didn't
you? What were you trying to do to her!?"
you? What were you trying to do to her!?"
Adel
They didn't even listen to what I had to say...
Alba
So they threw stones at you?
Adel
Yeah...
Adel
Alba, how long are we...
How long are we going to live like this?
How long are we going to live like this?
Adel
Forever?
Adel
I just want to live a normal life...
Alba
Adel...
Adel
It's all because of those Knights of the
Round Table! It's all their fault!
Round Table! It's all their fault!
Adel
Those bastards!
One day I'll make them pay...
One day I'll make them pay...
Alba
Adel...
Mordred
Haah...
Mordred
So you're back.
You can come out, you know.
You can come out, you know.
Capitulian Soldier
...
Mordred
Ooh, I like that look! Always thrilling
to see such hopeless, hollow eyes.
to see such hopeless, hollow eyes.
Capitulian Soldier
If you listen to me, I shall allow you freedom.
Mordred
Oh, you'll do me the honor?
Who do you take me for?
Who do you take me for?
Mordred
I'm Mordred, the most fearsome of
them all.
them all.
Capitulian Soldier
Right now, you are nothing but a prisoner.
Mordred
Watch your mouth, scum.
Mordred
Whatever... So, what do you want from me?
Just say it already.
Just say it already.
Capitulian Soldier
—
Mordred
Heh, that's it? Didn't need to be told that.
Mordred
That's the second thing I was planning
to do once I got out of here.
to do once I got out of here.
Capitulian Soldier
It is a deal, then...
Bloodstained Night
—In the dead of night,
when everyone is asleep...
when everyone is asleep...
Percival
...!
Lancelot
Is something the matter?
Percival
I felt a disturbance at the prison.
I think my spell might have been broken.
I think my spell might have been broken.
Percival
I must go check on it immediately.
Lancelot
Spell...?
Percival
The chains that bound Mordred.
They were infused with weakening magic.
They were infused with weakening magic.
Lancelot
Oh! Gawain and Gareth might be in danger,
I'm coming with you!
I'm coming with you!
Alba
Percival?
Where are you going at this hour?
Where are you going at this hour?
Percival
There seems to be a problem at the prison.
Lancelot
Please lock up properly.
And take care of Finn for us.
And take care of Finn for us.
Alba
Oh, um... Okay.
Alba
...
Alba
Take care.
Mordred
Ahh, finally! Being freed from these
chains is so exhilarating!
chains is so exhilarating!
Mordred
And it's so dark in here, totally my style!
Prison Guard A
Mordred? Why aren't you in your cell?
Prison Guard B
She doesn't have a weapon, we should act
quickly!
quickly!
Prison Guard C
Right! Return to your cell now, or else!
Mordred
Ah, I remember your faces. You're the
guards who bullied me when I was little!
guards who bullied me when I was little!
Mordred
Hey, you remember it too, right?
My cute crying voice from back then!
My cute crying voice from back then!
Mordred
It hurts, it hurts... Please stop...
Have mercy... And so on!
Have mercy... And so on!
Mordred
That was no joke, it really hurt, you know?
Scumbags!
Scumbags!
Prison Guard A
Ridiculous!
Mordred
You enjoyed doing all those things
to me behind Percival's back, didn't you?
to me behind Percival's back, didn't you?
Prison Guard B
You insolent little―!
Prison Guard B
Idiot!
This is what you get for mocking us!
This is what you get for mocking us!
Mordred
Pfff, hahahaha!!!
Prison Guard C
What... How...
The sword definitely hit her―
The sword definitely hit her―
Gawain
No, stay away from her!!!
Mordred
Too late, dummy♪
Mordred
Royal Bloodbath.
Prison Guards
Aaaaagh!!!
Mordred
Screams of agony, just what I like ☆
Aaand they're dead meat.
Aaand they're dead meat.
Mordred
You guys are just a bunch of wimps, huh?
Prison Guard
Everyone, surround her!
Don't let her escape!
Don't let her escape!
Mordred
No need to rush, I'm not going anywhere.
I'll repay all your kindness first.
I'll repay all your kindness first.
Mordred
Take this!
Brutally Killed Guard A
Gaaah!
Brutally Killed Guard B
Argh!
Brutally Killed Guard C
Nghhhhh—
Mordred
Hehehe, so weak, so fragile, just a bunch
of losers♪
of losers♪
Gareth
She took them all down in an instant...
Gawain
Be brave, Gareth! Let's go!
Gareth
Right behind you, sis!
Mordred
Pfff, still tied to big sister's apron strings?
This is hilarious!
This is hilarious!
Gareth
Shut up!!!
Gawain
Gareth, don't lose your cool!
Together now—
Together now—
Gawain
Royal Lunarslash!!!
Gareth
Royal Swiftslash!!!
Mordred
...
Gareth
She's on her knees!
We can do this!
We can do this!
Gawain
Let's finish this! Royal Lunar—
Mordred
Royal Crimsonsting.
Gawain
Aaaah!!!
Gareth
Nooooo!!!
Mordred
Ah, so boring.
Pathetic losers, all of you♪
Pathetic losers, all of you♪
Prisoners
Amazing, Lady Mordred!
Prisoners
Take down all the guards!
Let us out too!
Let us out too!
Prisoners
We'll get the village's women and
children and have some fun!
children and have some fun!
Prisoners
Yeah, let's party!
Mordred
Ugh, so noisy and stinky.
Prisoners
Wha... What did you say?
Mordred
Just die already♪
Mordred
Royal Crimsonburst!
Prisoners
My body... Aaaaargh!!!
Prisoners
It burns... It buuurns! Agh...!!!
Prisoners
Aaaaah!!!
Mordred
Ahhh, the night breeze feels so nice!
Mordred
Mom, I finally got out! I kept my promise!
Mordred
But it looks like dawn is coming...
Mordred
If I'm gonna do what I was planning to do
tonight, I need to hurry.
tonight, I need to hurry.
Lancelot
The castle... It's in ruins...
Percival
No...
Somebody... Anybody, respond!!!
Somebody... Anybody, respond!!!
Percival
Everyone's...gone?
Even all the prisoners...
Even all the prisoners...
Lancelot
Gawain, Gareth!!!
Gawain
Lancelot... Over here.
Lancelot
Gawain! Where's Gareth?
Gawain
There...
Gareth
Ouch... It hurts...
Are we dead already...
Are we dead already...
Lancelot
Thank goodness...!
Gawain
I'm sorry...Sir Percival...
I couldn't protect anyone...
I couldn't protect anyone...
Gareth
Yeah, we couldn't stop her...
Percival
You faced Mordred. Just the fact that both
of you survived is a miracle...
of you survived is a miracle...
Gawain
Mordred... She's not here now...
Percival
!
Lancelot
Let's return to the village!
It might be targeted next!
It might be targeted next!
Gawain
The village seems fine...
Gareth
Still...
Is it just me or does something feel off?
Is it just me or does something feel off?
Gagokhalkis Villager A
There they are.
Knights of the Round Table.
Knights of the Round Table.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
No need to deliberate.
They must have done it!
They must have done it!
Lancelot
Wait a moment!
What are you talking about?
What are you talking about?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Percival, and you all, you're coming with us.
And no talking.
And no talking.
Percival
Understood...
Adel
Sob...sob...
Lancelot
Adel?
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
Lancelot
Finn, what happened?
Finn
I don't know... I just don't know...
Lancelot
...?
Percival
No...!
Lancelot
I can't believe this...
Lancelot
Alba is dead?
Fateful Agreements
Mordred
Ugh, it stinks here!
Mordred
Why do graveyards have to smell so bad?
Worse than that prison, geez.
Worse than that prison, geez.
Mordred
I think it should be around here...
The way the guards used to talk about it...
The way the guards used to talk about it...
Mordred
Aha, hidden in the grass...
Found you.
Found you.
Mordred
Poor Grandpa, they didn't even bury you...
Mordred
Just left you exposed, showing off your
shabby skeleton—
shabby skeleton—
Mordred
Serves you right, you old bastard!!!
Mordred
Because of you, Mom and I had to go
through all that suffering, all that pain!
through all that suffering, all that pain!
Mordred
I hope you died a horrible death!
I hope it hurt, hurt, HURT!!!
I hope it hurt, hurt, HURT!!!
Mordred
Huff... Huff... Whew...
Capitulian Soldier
Have you had enough?
Mordred
Not even close. I want to resurrect him
and kill him again, over and over and—
and kill him again, over and over and—
Capitulian Soldier
Do not forget our deal.
Mordred
I remember.
I just have to kill her, right?
I just have to kill her, right?
Mordred
You'll need to wait until the next nightfall.
As soon as the sun sets, I'll get her.
As soon as the sun sets, I'll get her.
Mordred
—Just you wait, Percival.
Percival
Alba... Who could do such a thing?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
You two suddenly left last night. It's hard
not to think that you killed her and fled.
not to think that you killed her and fled.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
At the scene, there was only this severely
injured young man and Adel, all in tears.
injured young man and Adel, all in tears.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
So the culprit must be—
Percival
One of us?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Percival, I know what kind of person you are.
And you had no motive to kill Alba.
And you had no motive to kill Alba.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
That leaves us with only one possible culprit.
Lancelot
Are you suggesting I killed Alba?
Gawain
Wait, this reasoning is flawed.
If she had fled, why would she return?
If she had fled, why would she return?
Gareth
That's right! Besides, Lancelot would
never—
never—
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Shut up! You're her comrades!
A bunch of cursed knights!
A bunch of cursed knights!
Gagokhalkis Villager B
We should just kill them all! How are we
supposed to sleep at night with them around?
supposed to sleep at night with them around?
Gagokhalkis Villager C
Yes! Kill them all!
Kill them!
Kill them!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Quiet!
Gagokhalkis Villager A
But, sir!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
I know...
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Percival, I hate to say this, but even I can't
restrain a bloodthirsty crowd for long.
restrain a bloodthirsty crowd for long.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
We'll need something to show them if we
want them to back down.
want them to back down.
Percival
"Something to show"...?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
The head of the suspicious knight.
That should settle the matter.
That should settle the matter.
Finn
That's just wrong!
You can't sacrifice a person like this!
You can't sacrifice a person like this!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
If I don't, there'll be a riot.
Even more bloodshed.
Even more bloodshed.
Gareth
No...
Gagokhalkis Villager A
That's enough! Let's go to war!
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Yeah! We'll kill them all or die trying!
Percival
Royal Blightburst.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
M-My body...
Gawain
A sealing curse?
Percival
Please give me some time, sir. If this
continues, we'll really see much bloodshed.
continues, we'll really see much bloodshed.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
What are you planning to do?
Percival
I'll find the true culprit by sundown
tomorrow.
tomorrow.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
And if you fail?
Percival
If I fail...
Lancelot
I will graciously allow myself to be
executed.
executed.
Finn
Lancelot...!?
Lancelot
It seems this is the only way.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
I see. Until sunset, then.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
For now, I'll have the knights detained.
I expect all of you to respect the agreement.
I expect all of you to respect the agreement.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Fine... If you say so, sir.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
All right, let's bind them!
Any resistance means war!
Any resistance means war!
Gawain
All right...
Sir Percival, I'm sorry. It's all on you now.
Sir Percival, I'm sorry. It's all on you now.
Percival
I will do my very best...
Finn
(Finding the true culprit by sunset...)
Finn
(This is going to be tough.)
In Search of the Killer
—The next day.
Gawain, Gareth, and Lancelot are being
detained in the center of the village.
detained in the center of the village.
Finn
Here's some food for you. Though it might
not be enough to fill Gawain's stomach.
not be enough to fill Gawain's stomach.
Finn
You guys need sustenance to heal
the wounds inflicted by Mordred.
the wounds inflicted by Mordred.
Gawain
We are Knights of the Round Table.
Such wounds are nothing to us.
Such wounds are nothing to us.
Gareth
Yeah, these wounds aren't as bad as the
ones King Arthur left us with on Avalon.
ones King Arthur left us with on Avalon.
Gawain
The fact that the attack was split in two
and that Mordred wasn't in top condition
and that Mordred wasn't in top condition
Gawain
worked in our favor.
Gawain
Finn, are you all right?
Finn
Yeah, I can move around, but I might be
a burden in a fight.
a burden in a fight.
Gareth
What about Percival? Can she really
find the real culprit by sunset?
find the real culprit by sunset?
Lancelot
She'll be fine. I trust her.
Lancelot
Percival will surely solve this case
in no time!
in no time!
Percival
This is bad, this is bad, this is bad...
Why did I even say that...
Why did I even say that...
Percival
If I don't solve this by sunset,
Lancelot will be killed... Aaaaaaaa...
Lancelot will be killed... Aaaaaaaa...
Percival
Ugh... My stomach...
Finn
Are you okay, Percival?
Percival
Wah—
Gulp!
Gulp!
Finn
Wah?
Percival
Um, it's nothing... I-I'm okay.
Finn
Have you figured out who killed Alba?
Percival
...Sorry, not yet.
Finn
Could it be Mordred?
Percival
That's unlikely.
Mordred attacks by manipulating blood.
Mordred attacks by manipulating blood.
Percival
There were no significant bloodstains
at the scene.
at the scene.
Finn
Okay, that rules out Mordred...
Percival
Besides, Mordred hates sunlight.
Percival
Due to her curse, she's weakened during the
day. She'll likely stay hidden until evening.
day. She'll likely stay hidden until evening.
Finn
Right, so she couldn't have done it.
Percival
Finn, could you tell me again about how
you found Alba's body?
you found Alba's body?
Finn
Well, I woke up to Adel's scream.
Finn
I dragged myself out of the bedroom, and
saw Alba's body, with Adel beside it.
saw Alba's body, with Adel beside it.
Finn
That's all I know...
Does that help?
Does that help?
Percival
No, not really... Adel won't answer any
questions. He just keeps glaring at me.
questions. He just keeps glaring at me.
Percival
Can I really solve this...?
Finn
You can't lose hope. It's okay, we still
have time.
have time.
Percival
Yes, you're right. I cannot afford to fail.
Lancelot's fate is in my hands...
Lancelot's fate is in my hands...
Percival
Aaagh!
A-All right, let's solve this!
A-All right, let's solve this!
Finn
Should we take another look at the body?
Maybe we'll find a new clue...
Maybe we'll find a new clue...
Percival
Yes, let's do that.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Anyway, it's a good thing she
was the victim.
was the victim.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Yeah, that filthy mixed breed...
Gagokhalkis Villager C
She was pretty, though.
Didn't she have any suitors?
Didn't she have any suitors?
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Nah, she was a monster's child. Not human
at all. Who would've wanted her?
at all. Who would've wanted her?
Adel
Shut up!
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Ow, that hurt...
What the hell are you doing!?
What the hell are you doing!?
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Damn it, Adel! Have you gone mad!?
Adel
Keep my sister's name out of your damn
mouth!
mouth!
Gagokhalkis Villager C
Hey, hey, hey! Don't forget who lets you
stay near the village—
stay near the village—
Lancelot
Stop this pointless fighting now!
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Agh... What's this pressure... I can't move...
Gagokhalkis Villager B
She's a Knight of the Round Table!
They're powerful even when bound...
They're powerful even when bound...
Gagokhalkis Villager C
I got chills... Brrr...
Lancelot
You shouldn't talk about the deceased
like that.
like that.
Lancelot
Adel, are you okay?
Adel
Leave me alone, you hypocrite.
Adel
It's because of you...
My sister died because of you!
My sister died because of you!
Adel
You're going to die soon too, pathetic and
scorned. What does that feel like, huh!?
scorned. What does that feel like, huh!?
Lancelot
I must say I feel...very sad.
There's still much I need to do.
There's still much I need to do.
Lancelot
Nevertheless, I've committed many sins.
I've taken lives and caused suffering.
I've taken lives and caused suffering.
Lancelot
If it's my time to go, I accept my fate.
Lancelot
I hope my death can be someone else's
salvation. Perhaps it can be yours, Adel.
salvation. Perhaps it can be yours, Adel.
Adel
Like I said, what a hypocrite...
Adel
Death as salvation?
Don't make me laugh.
Don't make me laugh.
Adel
Ridiculous...
Finn
Sorry to bother you again, Alba.
Percival
It definitely wasn't Mordred's doing.
It's far too clean.
It's far too clean.
Finn
Alba... Why...
Percival
Wait...
Finn
What is it?
Percival
There are two stab wounds here.
One is shallow, and the other is deep.
One is shallow, and the other is deep.
Finn
True... Did they fail to kill her with the first
strike and finished the job with the second?
strike and finished the job with the second?
Percival
But there's no sign of a struggle...
Percival
And Alba... She looks almost relieved...
Finn
(Yes, her face in death is so peaceful...)
Finn
(As if she was able to save someone dear...)
Ill-Fated Blood
—Before long, the sun sinks below
the horizon.
the horizon.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
The time is up.
Have you found the real culprit?
Have you found the real culprit?
Percival
There were two stab wounds on
Alba's body.
Alba's body.
Percival
One shallow, the other deep.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
So she was stabbed twice.
What does that prove?
What does that prove?
Percival
Knights of the Round Table are
well-trained elite warriors.
well-trained elite warriors.
Percival
Do you really think they couldn't kill
a defenseless civilian in one strike?
a defenseless civilian in one strike?
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Then who's the killer? There was no one
in that house to suspect except that knight.
in that house to suspect except that knight.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Could it be Adel?
Adel
...
Percival
No, his tears were genuine. I have dealt
with deceitful prisoners for years, I can tell.
with deceitful prisoners for years, I can tell.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Fine, then who did it?
Percival
Well, about that...
Percival
I am sorry. I couldn't figure it out.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Is that your answer, Percival?
Percival
I am so sorry, Lancelot...
Lancelot
It's not your fault. Please don't feel guilty.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
So she's the killer after all... Damn those
Round Table bastards! Execute her, now!
Round Table bastards! Execute her, now!
Gawain
Wait.
Without her, we cannot save this world.
Without her, we cannot save this world.
Gareth
There's no proof that Lancelot
did it anyway!
did it anyway!
Finn
Yes, we really don't think Lancelot did it.
Let's talk a bit more—
Let's talk a bit more—
Gagokhalkis Villager B
We've heard enough!
We won't wait any longer!
We won't wait any longer!
Lancelot
Everyone, please calm yourselves!
Lancelot
Sir, please promise me my death alone
will be the end of this matter.
will be the end of this matter.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
You have my word.
Lancelot
Thank you.
I am relieved to hear that.
I am relieved to hear that.
Lancelot
It seems my time has come.
Lancelot
Not the most honorable end for a knight,
but please, let's part with a smile.
but please, let's part with a smile.
Lancelot
Please, stop the King and save as many
lives as you can. I believe in all of you.
lives as you can. I believe in all of you.
Finn
This is just wrong... I can't let this happen!
Please, give us another chance!
Please, give us another chance!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
No, the decision is final.
Or do you want to start another war?
Or do you want to start another war?
Finn
But...!
Lancelot
Finn, I gave my word.
Adel
Sir, let me do it.
Let me execute her.
Let me execute her.
Gagokhalkis Mayor
So be it. But let her die without suffering.
So she doesn't come back to haunt us.
So she doesn't come back to haunt us.
Adel
Right...
Lancelot
I hope my death brings peace to your
heart—
heart—
Adel
Enough... I'm sick of your preaching.
Adel
—Die!!!
Lancelot
Ow... Ah!
Gawain
Lancelot!!!
Gareth
What a blow... Straight to the heart...
So that's it...
So that's it...
Adel
Why... Why did you...
Adel
Why make such a kind face when
you're about to die!?
you're about to die!?
Adel
Just like my sister...!
Lancelot
Huh... I could swear I was ran through by
his sword...
his sword...
Gawain
It definitely pierced her chest... How...
Lancelot
Was that a phantom blade?
Adel
Royal Shadowblade... A technique that
creates phantom blades to deceive the enemy.
creates phantom blades to deceive the enemy.
Adel
The only one I can use.
Gareth
Is that...one of the cursed techniques of
the Round Table!?
the Round Table!?
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Adel, why didn't you kill her!?
Adel
Because...
Because I know who the real murderer is.
Because I know who the real murderer is.
Finn
The real murderer!?
Percival
Adel, who is it?
Adel
The one who killed Alba...
Adel
was me.
Adel
I woke up in the middle of the night
to a loud noise.
to a loud noise.
Adel
I heard Percival and the others talking
about a disturbance at the prison.
about a disturbance at the prison.
Adel
After hearing them leave the house...
Adel
I felt strangely uneasy and got out
of bed to go to the living room.
of bed to go to the living room.
Adel
Alba, are you awake?
Where did Percival go?
Where did Percival go?
Adel
Alba?
Alba
A-Adel...
Adel
!!!
Adel
Alba...!
What happened?
What happened?
Adel
Was it them!? Did they stab you!?
Alba
No... It's...
Adel
Then who!?
Damn, the blood won't stop!
Damn, the blood won't stop!
Alba
It's okay...
Alba
I...stabbed myself...
Adel
What!? What are you saying...?
Alba
Listen... Adel...
Alba
I...hate them...
Alba
Huff, huff... The Knights of the
Round Table...and the villagers too...!
Round Table...and the villagers too...!
Alba
I was stabbed...by a Knight of the
Round Table... That's what you'll say...
Round Table... That's what you'll say...
Adel
...What?
Alba
They will...fight...until death...
Hehe... They will all destroy each other...
Hehe... They will all destroy each other...
Alba
It's my revenge... I've waited for years...
Cough, cough...
Cough, cough...
Alba
Ugh...ah... Aaah! It hurts... Burns...
Adel
Alba! You're so stupid!
Alba
Adel, you must leave this place...
This island...
This island...
Adel
I can't just run away alone...
Alba
I...didn't get it right... So please...
Finish it... Hit a vital spot...
Finish it... Hit a vital spot...
Adel
What...
Alba
Sorry, but... It hurts...
Adel
Alba... No, Alba!
Alba
Adel... It's okay...
Grab the knife, see... Like this...
Grab the knife, see... Like this...
Alba
Now, push... Put your weight into it...
Adel
No, I can't... Alba...!
Alba
Ngh... Thank yo...u...Adel...
Hehe... Such a kind...
Hehe... Such a kind...
Adel
Alba... Alba!!!
Adel
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!
Adel
And then, I spent the whole night holding
her as she grew cold, screaming...
her as she grew cold, screaming...
Adel
In hindsight, maybe she did that
to protect me.
to protect me.
Adel
To resolve the situation before I tried to
kill someone—
kill someone—
Adel
whether a Knight of the Round Table or
a villager.
a villager.
Lancelot
What on earth happened to you two...
Why such resentment?
Why such resentment?
Adel
We were...unwanted children.
Gareth
Unwanted...?
Adel
A Knight of the Round Table who escaped
from prison forced himself on our mother.
from prison forced himself on our mother.
Adel
We were the children born from that.
Gawain
So that's why you can use a skill exclusive to
the Round Table bloodline...
the Round Table bloodline...
Adel
With such a lineage, we were treated like
an eyesore by the villagers. Life was hard.
an eyesore by the villagers. Life was hard.
Adel
Then, our mother fell ill and died in
suffering while we were still little.
suffering while we were still little.
Adel
All of this because of the Knights of the
Round Table. They are devils!
Round Table. They are devils!
Adel
They should all die!
Adel
And yet...despite that...
Adel
Lancelot...
Why—
Why—
Lancelot
...Why didn't you kill me?
Adel
You... You remind me of my sister.
You are kind to everyone, just like her.
You are kind to everyone, just like her.
Lancelot
I see...
Lancelot
—!
Gagokhalkis Villager A
She broke her restraints!?
Lancelot
That kind of binding doesn't phase me.
You should have tied me up more firmly.
You should have tied me up more firmly.
Adel
So you could have escaped anytime?
You're unbelievable...
You're unbelievable...
Gagokhalkis Villager B
What are you planning to do now!?
Lancelot
I will embrace you.
Gagokhalkis Villager C
Huh?
Lancelot
Come here, Adel. I am your sister and
mother now. Let me embrace you—
mother now. Let me embrace you—
Adel
Are you kidding me!?
Lancelot
Come on. Come here.
Adel
Ugh... Let go, you...
How are you this strong—
How are you this strong—
Lancelot
I'm not that strong. I can gently pat your
head like this too, if you wish.
head like this too, if you wish.
Lancelot
It's okay, now. It's okay.
Adel
Ugh, let go...
Lancelot
People carry their sins like a burden.
Everyone does.
Everyone does.
Lancelot
But remember, because there are sins, there
are also blessings.
are also blessings.
Lancelot
I am sure you still have plenty of blessings
waiting for you.
waiting for you.
Lancelot
So, live your own way. For your mother,
for your sister—All right?
for your sister—All right?
Adel
Sermons again... I've had enough of that...
Enough...
Enough...
Adel
...
Percival
The cause of your, your mother's and your
sister's suffering...
sister's suffering...
Percival
was the failure of a past Percival. The one
who allowed the prison break to happen.
who allowed the prison break to happen.
Percival
I am sorry, Adel.
Adel
...
Adel
You apologize and expect me to forgive,
but I can't.
but I can't.
Adel
But maybe I can move forward...
Maybe.
Maybe.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Hey, Adel! Don't tell me you want to reconcile
with the Knights of the Round Table!?
with the Knights of the Round Table!?
Adel
I won't reconcile...but I won't lump them
all together anymore either. That's all.
all together anymore either. That's all.
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Well, we won't forgive you,
blasted knights!
blasted knights!
Gagokhalkis Villager C
That's right, kill them! Kill them!
Gagokhalkis Mayor
Settle down! We've found the cause of
Alba's death. And the real culprit.
Alba's death. And the real culprit.
Gagokhalkis Villager A
So what! We've already made up our minds!
Gagokhalkis Villager B
Yes, let's go to war!
Kill them all or die trying—
Kill them all or die trying—
???
Pfff, hehehe...
Ahahahaha♪
Ahahahaha♪
???
For a moment, I was worried that things
were going to settle down...
were going to settle down...
???
But this is great!
Go on, cleanse blood with more blood!
Go on, cleanse blood with more blood!
Finn
You...
Percival
Mordred...
The Most Dangerous One
Gawain
Mordred!
Gareth
Ugh, it's her...
Mordred
Heh, I thought you were dead,
but here you are, still kicking...
but here you are, still kicking...
Mordred
Like cockroaches. Gross ☆
Gagokhalkis Villager A
Who... What is she?
Gagokhalkis Villager B
I-I can't stop shaking...
What is this ominous aura...
What is this ominous aura...
Gawain
Gareth, untie the rope!
Our swords are over there!
Our swords are over there!
Gareth
I'm on it!
O-Oh...
O-Oh...
Gawain
...Once we get back, you're doing restraint
escape training! Come on!
escape training! Come on!
Gawain
Finn! Guide the villagers to safety!
Finn
I'm on it!
Gareth
Okay, let's do this!
I'm not losing this time!
I'm not losing this time!
Lancelot
Gawain, Gareth, we are facing a formidable
opponent. Let's stay vigilant!
opponent. Let's stay vigilant!
Mordred
Too late for that♪
Mordred
Royal Bloodshackles.
Gawain
What in the world...
Lancelot
A cage of blood!?
Gareth
I can't break this thing!!!
Mordred
I'm not in the mood to play with such
losers. Now be good and sit tight.
losers. Now be good and sit tight.
Mordred
My prey is you, Percival, and you alone!
Percival
I'll make this place your prison...
You'll be chained again in no time, Mordred!
You'll be chained again in no time, Mordred!
Percival
Royal Blightburst!
Mordred
Pfff, hahaha... You weakling♪ You think I'm
just gonna take it when I'm not restrained?
just gonna take it when I'm not restrained?
Percival
Tch...!
Mordred
I owe you one, Percival, so I won't put you
in a cage.
in a cage.
Mordred
Royal Crimsonsting!
Gagokhalkis Villagers
Aaaaaaah!!!
Percival
Wh-Why the villagers...!?
Mordred
To hurt you, hehehe. Mercilessly,
meaninglessly, chaotically...
meaninglessly, chaotically...
Mordred
With the blood of those you tried
to protect!
to protect!
Percival
You bastard...
Mordred
Ahahahaha, what a face!
It suits you, hehehe ☆
It suits you, hehehe ☆
Mordred
Now die, Percival!!!
Adel
Royal Shadowblade—
Mordred
Ugh...!
Adel
Nothing like a blow you don't see coming,
right?
right?
Mordred
Damn you, you brat!
I'll cut you to pieces!!!
I'll cut you to pieces!!!
Adel
Percival, take care of the village!
Of everyone!
Of everyone!
Percival
Adel, no!!!
Adel
Don't worry about me!
Percival
Why would you even protect the village!?
Mordred
Die!!!
Adel
Ngh...! It's still my hometown! And it
was my sister's and mother's home too!
was my sister's and mother's home too!
Adel
Sometimes I hate the villagers so much
I could kill them, but...
I could kill them, but...
Adel
I've also made many good memories here!
I won't let you—
I won't let you—
Mordred
Do I care!
Adel
Ngh!
Percival
Adel!!!
Percival
(If this continues, Adel will die!
I can't let that happen!)
I can't let that happen!)
Percival
(I am Percival, the head warden of the
Gagokhalkis prison...)
Gagokhalkis prison...)
Percival
(I won't let the tragedy repeat itself...)
Finn
Wait, what is this presence?
This pressure... Could it be...Percival!?
This pressure... Could it be...Percival!?
Percival
Forces of evil, all under my control...
Percival
Royal Void.
Gawain
What is this power...!?
Gareth
The cage of blood, the blood spikes...
They all disappeared?
They all disappeared?
Mordred
Royal—
Mordred
What the... I can't use my power...
What did you do!?
What did you do!?
Percival
The ultimate secret technique of the
Percival family...
Percival family...
Percival
Your power is no longer usable...
Finn
Percival!
Oh, she fainted...
Oh, she fainted...
Mordred
What secret technique!? I just...
What? Why can't I control blood anymore!?
What? Why can't I control blood anymore!?
Gawain
It seems this is the end, Mordred.
Mordred
Grrr... Ughhh...
Capitulian Soldier
How disappointing. To think you would force
Percival to expend her full power instead of
Percival to expend her full power instead of
Capitulian Soldier
ending her...
Capitulian Soldier
In the end, you are nothing but a joke,
Mordred...
Mordred...
Gawain
You... What is a Capitulian soldier
doing here?
doing here?
Capitulian Soldier
I have thought you smarter, Gawain.
Gawain
Wait, I know this presence...!
Lancelot
...King Arthur!?
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Exactly, Lancelot.
Gawain
Using the power of the curse to puppeteer
a soldier. Despicable...
a soldier. Despicable...
Mordred
Hey, wait a minute!
Did you just call me a joke!?
Did you just call me a joke!?
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Indeed, a poor joke used to seal the "most
dangerous" Knight of the Round Table.
dangerous" Knight of the Round Table.
Gareth
So Mordred isn't the most dangerous!?
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Not quite. The most dangerous knight...
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
is the one with the ominous power to
completely nullify other cursed powers.
completely nullify other cursed powers.
Finn
Percival is the most dangerous
Knight of the Round Table!?
Knight of the Round Table!?
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
The Percival family... The only ones who
could oppose my grandfather's power.
could oppose my grandfather's power.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
They were gentle and well-loved, with
a strong sense of justice.
a strong sense of justice.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
That is why they had to be kept away.
To maintain the King's reign.
To maintain the King's reign.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Mordred was chosen for that purpose.
Framed as the mastermind of a coup,
Framed as the mastermind of a coup,
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
and confined to this island with Percival
as his warden.
as his warden.
Gawain
That's beyond contempt!
Finn
So Percivals have been imprisoned here...
Forced into this role for generations...
Forced into this role for generations...
Mordred
My mom... Why was she sent to this
island too?
island too?
Mordred
It's your fault... My mom was tortured...
Violated... And then she conceived me...
Violated... And then she conceived me...
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
I do not concern myself with such trivial
matters.
matters.
Mordred
Trivial!? Because of you, my mom died
a miserable death...
a miserable death...
Mordred
Apologize... Apologize, you bastard!!!
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Hmph!
Mordred
Ngh... Aaah!
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
With the curse's power nullified,
you are just a frail, young girl.
you are just a frail, young girl.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Weaker than ordinary even, due to a life
spent chained in prison.
spent chained in prison.
Mordred
Shut up, you piece of garbage!!!
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Your struggle is futile.
Mordred
Ugh... Ow...
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
I fail to understand why you keep trying
to oppose me.
to oppose me.
Mordred
Apologize... Apologize to my mom...!
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
As I said, she does not deserve my attention.
And neither do you.
And neither do you.
Mordred
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
Ugh, aaaaah...
Ugh, aaaaah...
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
And what about you, my knights?
Why do you turn your swords against me?
Why do you turn your swords against me?
Gawain
You are the enemy of the entire humankind.
Lancelot
You stopped being our king the moment you
lost your humanity!
lost your humanity!
Lancelot
Where is your real body!?
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
I have no time for idle talk.
Let them handle the current Percival.
Let them handle the current Percival.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Regal Frenzywave.
GagokhalkisVillagerC(Rampaging Villagers
Haaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Gareth
Sis! The villagers have gone mad!
GagokhalkisVillagerC(Rampaging Villagers
Haaaaaaaaaah!!!
GagokhalkisVillagerC(Rampaging Villagers
Raaaaaaaaargh!!!
Lancelot
A technique that incites a riot!?
You intend to make them all kill each other!?
You intend to make them all kill each other!?
Finn
Tch... Arthur!!!
How dare you!
How dare you!
Gareth
Sis, what do we do?
We can't kill the villagers...
We can't kill the villagers...
Gawain
We will stop them from fighting.
It's our duty as knights!
It's our duty as knights!
Lancelot
Finn, please take care of Percival!
And Mordred too.
And Mordred too.
Mordred
Leave me alone!
You're such a pain in the ass! All of you!
You're such a pain in the ass! All of you!
Finn
Come on, let's go! I can't forgive you,
but I won't let you die either!
but I won't let you die either!
Mordred
Ugh... Damn...
Rampaging Villagers
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Gareth
Here they come—
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Hmph... Know that your struggle is futile.
Puppet Capitulian Soldier
Pitiful knights.
Marks of Sin
King Arthur
...124553...
King Arthur
...124881...
King Arthur
...125560...
Agravain
What are these numbers, Your Majesty?
King Arthur
The number of lives taken by the power
of the curse I have spread.
of the curse I have spread.
Agravain
That many already...
King Arthur
Yes, but still not enough.
Not even close.
Not even close.
King Arthur
The sacrifices needed to create a new 1...
Agravain
Is this "1" the new humankind
you spoke of, my liege?
you spoke of, my liege?
King Arthur
...
King Arthur
Agravain, I am still in need of your help.
Agravain
I am ever at your command.
Zzz.
Mmmm...
Percival
Nghh... Where am I?
Finn
Percival! Thank gods, you've woken up!
Percival
Finn... What happened to the village?
Is everyone safe!?
Is everyone safe!?
Finn
Well...
Percival
King Arthur used the power of the curse
on the villagers? That's just...
on the villagers? That's just...
Finn
They started killing each other.
More than half of them are dead, I think.
More than half of them are dead, I think.
Finn
I couldn't save anyone...
Percival
At least I survived, thanks to you, Finn.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Finn
Oh, right, about Mordred.
She escaped in the confusion.
She escaped in the confusion.
Percival
I see...
Haaaaaaa...
Percival
What's that noise?
Finn
The rest of the villagers are tied up.
King Arthur's riot curse hasn't faded.
King Arthur's riot curse hasn't faded.
Percival
Let me break the curse.
Only I can do it.
Only I can do it.
Finn
Yes, please save them!
Percival
I will... It's the least I can do to repent for
the suffering Percivals have caused to
the suffering Percivals have caused to
Percival
the people of this island.
Percival
Royal Void!
Percival
Huff... Huff...
Finn
Are you okay, Percival? Don't overdo it.
That technique consumes so much energy.
That technique consumes so much energy.
Percival
This is nothing...compared to the tragedy
that struck the village...
that struck the village...
Percival
I believe my family's power exists for
moments like this...
moments like this...
Percival
Once more—
Percival
Royal Void!
Percival
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Percival
Is... Is that everyone...?
Finn
Yes... These are all the survivors.
Percival
I see...
Percival
I didn't see Adel... Where is he?
Finn
Over there.
Percival
I need to apologize to him. He told me to
take care of the village... And yet, I...
take care of the village... And yet, I...
Adel
—
Percival
N-No... I can't forgive myself...
Lancelot
He passed away a short while ago.
He was stabbed with a farming tool,
He was stabbed with a farming tool,
Lancelot
the wound was deep...
I'm sorry we couldn't save him...
I'm sorry we couldn't save him...
Finn
He was trying to stop the villagers from
killing each other.
killing each other.
Finn
He risked his life until the very end.
Lancelot
I've been thinking... Why did he try to
protect the village that has always treated
protect the village that has always treated
Lancelot
him like an outcast?
Percival
He must have loved it... This island...
Even the villagers.
Even the villagers.
Lancelot
It sounds like a combination of love and
hate... Human nature truly is complex...
hate... Human nature truly is complex...
Percival
In any case... He's gone to be with his
sister and mother now.
sister and mother now.
Percival
May he rest in peace.
Percival
And receive all the blessing.
—The next day.
Having received no word from Merlin, the
group decides to leave the island by boat.
group decides to leave the island by boat.
Lancelot
Is the village going to be okay?
Percival
The survivors will find a way...
Percival
Now that the prison and prisoners are gone,
the island will probably recover nicely.
the island will probably recover nicely.
Lancelot
What about you, Percival?
Percival
I will search for Mordred. Capturing her
is my duty as the warden.
is my duty as the warden.
Gawain
Duty calls, I see. It's a pity we cannot take
the "most dangerous knight" with us...
the "most dangerous knight" with us...
Gawain
But with you here, Sir Percival, I'm sure
Mordred won't cause any more trouble.
Mordred won't cause any more trouble.
Finn
Yes, as long as you're here,
the island will be safe.
the island will be safe.
Percival
Oh, I wouldn't go that far...
Still, I'm happy to be praised.
Still, I'm happy to be praised.
Percival
You are going to pursue King Arthur,
aren't you?
aren't you?
Lancelot
That's right. We cannot let her do as she
pleases, or this world will truly end.
pleases, or this world will truly end.
Gawain
We still haven't discovered what she really
wants.
wants.
Gareth
And I still owe her a punch!
Finn
Also, we need to find our comrades.
They must be somewhere along our path.
They must be somewhere along our path.
Finn
(Jeanne and Mikaela... If we pursue King
Arthur, I'm sure we'll cross paths again!)
Arthur, I'm sure we'll cross paths again!)
Mordred
Hey, where do you think you're going
without me?
without me?
Finn
Mordred!?
Percival
The power nullification must have
already worn off... Be careful!
already worn off... Be careful!
Mordred
I'm not in a fighting mood right now.
Mordred
Take me to that shitty king!
Mordred
I'll make her pay for what she did to Mom...
Mordred
Skewer her from ass to head, drain every
drop of her blood—
drop of her blood—
Mordred
Hehehe, I can already hear her squealing
and begging for help... Ahaha, can't wait!
and begging for help... Ahaha, can't wait!
Lancelot
Does that mean...you want to accompany
us?
us?
Mordred
Huh? That's what I've been saying!
Are you all deaf or dumb, or what?
Are you all deaf or dumb, or what?
Gareth
Ugh, still as irritating as ever.
Gawain
But if we can harness her strength,
she'll be worth a hundred men.
she'll be worth a hundred men.
Mordred
That's right, little girlie,
go play with your dolls or something.
go play with your dolls or something.
Gareth
Y-You—!!!
You mama's girl!
You mama's girl!
Mordred
Don't test me, or I'll crush you, brat♡
Gawain
Calm down, both of you.
Mordred, you meant what you said, right?
Mordred, you meant what you said, right?
Mordred
Duh.
Percival
If Mordred is coming, I will go too.
Finn
Oh, you too, Percival?
Percival
Sorry for changing my mind...
Percival
But if I'm not there to neutralize Mordred,
things could get dangerous.
things could get dangerous.
Mordred
Tch, who asked you to come along, Percival...
Percival
Mark my words, Mordred.
Percival
If you betray us, I'll strip you of your power
and throw you back in jail. Be prepared!
and throw you back in jail. Be prepared!
Mordred
Yeah, yeah... Just be careful not to let
your guard down.
your guard down.
Mordred
Accidents happen, people get their throats
slit...♪
slit...♪
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
Percival...
Are you leaving the island?
Are you leaving the island?
Percival
Yes. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help in
these difficult times.
these difficult times.
Percival
But there are no longer any Knights of the
Round Table here.
Round Table here.
Percival
So please, live in peace from now on.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
The people of Gagokhalkis...may never
forgive the Knights of the Round Table,
forgive the Knights of the Round Table,
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
no matter how many years pass.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
But you, Percival... We consider you our
friend.
friend.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
I just wanted to say that.
Percival
Thank you for your kind words.
I will never forget our friendship.
I will never forget our friendship.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
As for Adel and Alba... We've decided to set
gravestones for them
gravestones for them
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
once the reconstruction is finished.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
Though, us specifically marking their graves
might make them resent us in the afterlife.
might make them resent us in the afterlife.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
Regardless, I will bow in front of their
graves. As many times as it takes.
graves. As many times as it takes.
Percival
Someday, I will return...
And I will bow as well.
And I will bow as well.
New Gagokhalkis Mayor
We'll be waiting.
Goodbye, Percival.
Goodbye, Percival.
Percival
Take care, everyone.
Finn
Are you okay, Percival?
Percival
Let us be off.
We have a disaster to prevent.
We have a disaster to prevent.
After a brief farewell, the group boards
the boat, with two more members than
the boat, with two more members than
they arrived with.
The ship glides through the waves, leaving
behind memories that ache like
behind memories that ache like
a cold, painful wound.
Beyond the ocean, dark clouds are
looming on the horizon—
looming on the horizon—