As the School Bell Rings
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A Hero's Death
In a certain infirmary...
All was silent, as if time itself had
stopped.
stopped.
Upon the bed, there laid a man at
death's door.
death's door.
Dying Man
I think...my time is up...
Dying Man
But...I'm happy with this ending...
I was able to...protect what I loved...
I was able to...protect what I loved...
Dying Man
I couldn't have asked for more...
Saddened Girl
Well, I'm not happy with this! I never
wanted to see you off in this manner!
wanted to see you off in this manner!
Saddened Girl
I... I reject this ending! If this is what fate
has ordained, then I reject it, too!
has ordained, then I reject it, too!
Dying Man
You're...brilliant. Extraordinary.
But that is...exactly...why I worry for you.
But that is...exactly...why I worry for you.
Dying Man
This will be my final task...
To give you...closure...
To give you...closure...
Saddened Girl
How can you be so cruel!?
How can you—
How can you—
Saddened Girl
You are the worst teacher I could ever
have!
have!
Dying Man
Oh, don't be like that... Haha...ha...ha...
...
...
Saddened Girl
Sir!
Sir...
Sir...
Saddened Girl
I will fight fate as many times as I need
to get you back.
to get you back.
Saddened Girl
I will not rest until you are back by my
side.
side.
Saddened Girl
My hero...
Sid.
Sid.
A hero departed from our world that day.
He left behind the students he taught,
and they grieved his passing.
and they grieved his passing.
However, they did not let it stop them
from looking to the future.
from looking to the future.
They had to fulfill their duty of passing
on his will and knowledge.
on his will and knowledge.
But among them, there was one who did
not accept his death—
not accept his death—
One who denied the reality of his fate.
Finn
We go straight from here, right?
Rolotia
Correct. If we go straight, we should
arrive at the Red Dragon Academy.
arrive at the Red Dragon Academy.
Rolotia
I can sense traces of time magic
concentrated there.
concentrated there.
Rolotia
We must investigate it as soon as possible.
Finn
You can only get that kind of power from
the Temple of Time, right?
the Temple of Time, right?
Rolotia
I believe it can only be obtained by
individuals with suitable diligence and
individuals with suitable diligence and
Rolotia
talent. It is no easy feat, either.
Finn
And you can sense that kind of magic
from the school...
from the school...
Rolotia
Are you an alumnus?
Finn
No, I got my training and became a knight
after my village was attacked.
after my village was attacked.
Rolotia
I see. I guess with the shortage of manpower
the knights experienced during the
the knights experienced during the
Rolotia
Pandemonium, there must have been many
similar cases.
similar cases.
Finn
What about you, Rolotia?
Rolotia
The Temple of Time was my school,
I suppose.
I suppose.
Finn
Right, there was something about you
disobeying instructions?
disobeying instructions?
Rolotia
Erm...
Rolotia
Well, I was...young. We've all rushed
headlong into things, haven't we?
headlong into things, haven't we?
Rolotia
Ahem! Anyway, I still have yet to thank
you for accompanying me.
you for accompanying me.
Rolotia
Our opponent is a rogue magician who
can use time magic.
can use time magic.
Rolotia
They must be formidable.
Rolotia
I'm lacking in combat skills, so I'm afraid
I'll have to ask you to be my bodyguard
I'll have to ask you to be my bodyguard
Rolotia
if things turn for the worse.
Finn
Sure, I've got you covered!
We can't just let an evil magician who
We can't just let an evil magician who
Finn
can manipulate time run around.
Finn
I'm sure Marshal Ludmilla had the same
thought.
thought.
Finn
She's already headed to the school herself.
Rolotia
She has?
Finn
Yeah. She should be there already, too.
Rolotia
I see. Let us hurry, then. We shouldn't
keep her waiting for too long!
keep her waiting for too long!
Finn
So this is the Red Dragon Academy,
where the future of the Red Dragon
where the future of the Red Dragon
Finn
Knights is fostered!
Rolotia
It is as orderly and solemn as I imagined.
A fine place for any young person to
A fine place for any young person to
Rolotia
further their righteousness.
Finn
Oh, Marshal Ludmilla!
Rolotia
She doesn't seem to have noticed us. She
must be really deep in thought.
must be really deep in thought.
Finn
Marshal! We've just arrived.
Ludmilla
Huh? Oh, Finn! And Lady Rolotia! I'm glad
to see that you've both arrived safely.
to see that you've both arrived safely.
Finn
Um, what are you doing? You were looking
at the school building pretty intently.
at the school building pretty intently.
Ludmilla
Yes, I was just admiring how well they
managed to repair the damage here.
managed to repair the damage here.
Finn
Damage? Oh, I do see something like a
huge patch over there...
huge patch over there...
Ludmilla
A great man once fought here with his
life on the line.
life on the line.
Ludmilla
He was an admirable hero to all knights.
Ludmilla
Anyway, that aside... Lady Rolotia, did you
detect any abnormalities in spacetime?
detect any abnormalities in spacetime?
Rolotia
What little I can detect is vague. If our
culprit is using time magic, I should be
culprit is using time magic, I should be
Rolotia
able to catch something.
Ludmilla
They must be very skilled if they can
evade an expert like you.
evade an expert like you.
Rolotia
Regardless of who it is, we must stop
them. Time must not be tampered with,
them. Time must not be tampered with,
Rolotia
no matter the circumstances.
Rolotia
If they did anything to change time, we
must report this to Chronos as well.
must report this to Chronos as well.
Finn
We need to find them as fast as we can.
If they're hiding, they would most likely
If they're hiding, they would most likely
Finn
be on school grounds.
Ludmilla
Let's go in, then. I have already
obtained the relevant permissions.
obtained the relevant permissions.
Ludmilla
And I'd like to see how she's doing as
well.
well.
Instructor Lea
Okay, let's move on to the third question.
Instructor Lea
"What must you be aware of with these
respective strategies?"
respective strategies?"
Instructor Lea
Let's see who can give us the answer...
Clarice!
Clarice!
Clarice
...
Instructor Lea
Your answer, please, Clarice.
Clarice
I don't know anything about group
strategies, and I don't care.
strategies, and I don't care.
Instructor Lea
...Is that your final answer?
Clarice
If I had to say, then...securing
adequate supply lines?
adequate supply lines?
Clarice
But the rule of thumb in battle is to make
it as short as possible. Just do a guerilla
it as short as possible. Just do a guerilla
Clarice
operation with a small team instead of
worrying over supply lines.
worrying over supply lines.
Model Female Student
Hey, did you forget that we're at a school
preparing us to enter an order?
preparing us to enter an order?
Model Female Student
How do you expect to hold the frontline
with such self-centered thinking?
with such self-centered thinking?
Model Female Student
You'd fail in an instant!
Clarice
But was I wrong?
Serious Female Student
That's not the point, but I guess all you're
good for is disrupting class.
good for is disrupting class.
Instructor Lea
Calm down, everyone.
Clarice
I am calm. The ones getting all worked up
are those rookies over there.
are those rookies over there.
Serious Female Student
Excuse me!?
Instructor Lea
Enough. I want you all to think about
how you would answer this question in
how you would answer this question in
Instructor Lea
your own time.
Serious Female Student
Hmph. Stupid good-for-nothing...
Model Female Student
People who aren't here to actually learn
should just get lost.
should just get lost.
Mild Female Student
Don't worry about them, Clarice.
Kind Female Student
Yeah, ignore them. Do you want to study
with us?
with us?
Mild Female Student
Join us! We're going to go ask Miss Lea
about how she'd approach that question.
about how she'd approach that question.
Clarice
Go then, instead of wasting your time
here.
here.
Kind Female Student
B-But...
Clarice
Let me rephrase that.
Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
Clarice
I already know everything she teaches.
Mild Female Student
O-Oh, okay... Sorry for bothering you.
Unpleasant Male Student
The hell is her problem?
Plain Male Student
Those poor girls were just trying to be
nice!
nice!
Nosy Male Student
That's as much as you can expect from
nobility that went bankrupt.
nobility that went bankrupt.
Nosy Male Student
It's like she was raised in a barn.
Unpleasant Male Student
Word is that she's only gotten so far
by...currying favor with rich merchants.
by...currying favor with rich merchants.
Clarice
(They sure like running their mouths...
Not that they're worth caring about.)
Not that they're worth caring about.)
Clarice
(Oh, Miss Ludmilla... Any place without
you is worthless.)
you is worthless.)
Clarice
(Please, come back quickly. I yearn to see
you, my beloved—)
you, my beloved—)
Clarice
Miss Ludmilla...
The Red Dragon Academy
Clarice
(I had planned to make myself scarce
after running from House Aldyne after
after running from House Aldyne after
Clarice
Miss Ludmilla's marriage interview, but...)
Clarice
(I never thought that plebeian Finn would
find me.)
find me.)
Clarice
(Anyway, I thought accepting his offer meant
I'd get to be a Red Dragon Knight,
I'd get to be a Red Dragon Knight,
Clarice
just like Miss Ludmilla! I thought I'd get
to be with her forever—!)
to be with her forever—!)
Clarice
(But then she told me to get used to the life
within an order at school first!)
within an order at school first!)
Clarice
(How cold of her!)
Clarice
It could be her way of showing me some
tough love, though... Kuhu... Kuhuhu...
tough love, though... Kuhu... Kuhuhu...
Instructor Lea
There you are, Clarice. May I have a word
with you?
with you?
Clarice
What is it?
Instructor Lea
We need to speak about your attitude.
Instructor Lea
Those students were right about this school
being a preparation to enter an order.
being a preparation to enter an order.
Instructor Lea
You need to learn how to work in a team.
Instructor Lea
You do understand that, right?
Clarice
Yes, Miss Lea. That is exactly why I came
to this school.
to this school.
Instructor Lea
Good. I expect you to heed your own words.
Clarice
I shall keep them at the forefront of my
mind.
mind.
Clarice
(I don't need to learn about teamwork.)
Clarice
(I'm already strong enough to get rid of
the people who dare get in my way.)
the people who dare get in my way.)
Clarice
(I'm sure Miss Ludmilla understands that,
too.)
too.)
Ludmilla
Clarice's class is due for a special lesson
in swordfighting soon.
in swordfighting soon.
Ludmilla
Do you mind if I go and watch?
Rolotia
No, go ahead. I am not detecting any
abnormalities at present, anyway.
abnormalities at present, anyway.
Finn
I'm curious how Clarice is doing, too.
I was the one to scout her, after all.
I was the one to scout her, after all.
Instructor Lea
Alright, let's get started with some
sparring. I'm sure you all know the rules?
sparring. I'm sure you all know the rules?
Model Female Student
Yes, ma'am! Each match will be
one-on-one, fought with wooden swords.
one-on-one, fought with wooden swords.
Model Female Student
If someone drops their weapon or they
fall, the match will end.
fall, the match will end.
Model Female Student
No direct strikes shall be landed on the
body.
body.
Instructor Lea
Very good. Now remember, this isn't just
any sparring session.
any sparring session.
Instructor Lea
We will be working on ironing out any
bad habits you display during battle too.
bad habits you display during battle too.
Instructor Lea
I will now call on our first two
combatants.
combatants.
Instructor Lea
You're up first, Clarice. And your
opponent will be... I think you'll do.
opponent will be... I think you'll do.
Clarice
(Why am I up first? I can't believe I have
to fight that annoying rookie, too.)
to fight that annoying rookie, too.)
Serious Female Student
I hope you're ready, because I'm going to
make you regret that attitude of yours!
make you regret that attitude of yours!
Clarice
You're welcome to try.
Serious Female Student
Hmph. You just don't know when to keep
your mouth shut!
your mouth shut!
Instructor Lea
Ready...
Go!
Go!
Serious Female Student
Here I come! Haaaaaahh!
Clarice
(So slow...)
Serious Female Student
Guh... Haaaaaah!
Clarice
(Might as well stop moving at all...
Some practice this is turning out to be.)
Some practice this is turning out to be.)
Serious Female Student
Take this! And this!
Serious Female Student
Ngh... How do I keep missing!?
Clarice
(I should get this over and done with.
No point in letting it drag on.)
No point in letting it drag on.)
Clarice
(Wait, that's... That's Miss Ludmilla!
That's her, right there!)
That's her, right there!)
Clarice
(Oh, she's watching me! She's got her
eyes on me!)
eyes on me!)
Serious Female Student
Hey, pay attention!
Clarice
...Out of my way.
Serious Female Student
What!? How did she see that coming?
Clarice
Don't make me repeat myself. Get out of
my way and let me see my Miss Ludmilla.
my way and let me see my Miss Ludmilla.
Serious Female Student
Eek!
Plain Male Student
What was that attack!? It was so quick, I
could barely see it!
could barely see it!
Nosy Male Student
But she didn't actually make the
hit, right?
hit, right?
Nosy Male Student
So how did the other girl get knocked so
far!?
far!?
Instructor Lea
(Incredible... She gathered all the impetus
of her sword in one spot and used that
of her sword in one spot and used that
Instructor Lea
force to knock down her opponent?
That's an expert-level technique...)
That's an expert-level technique...)
Clarice
Apologies. I got distracted by Miss Ludmilla
and misjudged my strength.
and misjudged my strength.
Serious Female Student
What the... What...was that!?
You're a monster!
You're a monster!
Clarice
Sorry, did you say something?
Serious Female Student
Eek!
Clarice
Ma'am, I think the outcome is clear.
My opponent can no longer fight.
My opponent can no longer fight.
Instructor Lea
Y-Yes, that's quite enough. This match goes
to Clarice.
to Clarice.
Clarice
Of course it does. Not that I care.
Clarice
Miss Ludmilla!
Clarice
Miss Ludmillaaa!
Ludmilla
Clarice!? Shouldn't you still be in class?
Clarice
Oh, that class is useless. Meeting you
is so much more important.
is so much more important.
Clarice
I have been so eagerly awaiting this day!
Ludmilla
You make it sound like I was gone for
years.
years.
Clarice
Kuhuhu... Oh, but to my heart, you have
been gone for years! For millennia, even.
been gone for years! For millennia, even.
Clarice
And what utterly drab millennia they
were!
were!
Ludmilla
You sure like to exaggerate, don't you?
Finn
In any case, you seem well. I'm glad to see
that.
that.
Clarice
Sorry, who are you again?
Finn
It's me! Finn! You don't remember?
Clarice
No need to panic. I remember you well,
Master.
Master.
Finn
Well, as long as you haven't forgotten me.
Clarice
Who is the other woman? I don't believe
we've met.
we've met.
Ludmilla
Clarice, this is Lady Rolotia. She's a
former Avatar of the Primordial of Time,
former Avatar of the Primordial of Time,
Ludmilla
and a great time sorceress as well.
Rolotia
It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is
Rolotia. I do hope we'll get along.
Rolotia. I do hope we'll get along.
Clarice
"Great," huh? Hmm...
Clarice
The pleasure is all mine, Lady Rolotia.
Clarice
I am the flawless former maid of the
beautiful and splendid Miss Ludmilla!
beautiful and splendid Miss Ludmilla!
Clarice
You can bring any matters pertaining to
Miss Ludmilla to me.
Miss Ludmilla to me.
Clarice
Kuhuhu♪
Finn
(Something's off about that smile. I'm
sensing hostility toward Rolotia...)
sensing hostility toward Rolotia...)
Rolotia
Why, thank you. We seem to have a bit in
common, with our "former" titles.
common, with our "former" titles.
Rolotia
I hope we can be great friends.
Finn
(Rolotia doesn't seem to have noticed
anything odd from Clarice, though.)
anything odd from Clarice, though.)
Clarice
...
Rolotia
Is something the matter?
Clarice
No, nothing.
Instructor Lea
Clarice! What are you doing? Class is still in
session!
session!
Clarice
Ugh, that instructor can be so loud.
I should just get rid of her for
I should just get rid of her for
Clarice
interrupting my lovely reunion with
Miss Ludmilla...
Miss Ludmilla...
Ludmilla
Clarice, do as your teacher says. Okay?
Clarice
Yes, Miss! Your wish is my command!
Ludmilla
We were in the same year, so I can vouch
for her skills as a teacher.
for her skills as a teacher.
Ludmilla
Make sure you pay attention in her
classes.
classes.
Clarice
Promise me we'll meet again once class is
over, Miss! Well then, I'll be off!
over, Miss! Well then, I'll be off!
Finn
That was a lot of smiling.
Ludmilla
I just hope that she'll take the class seriously
now.
now.
Attentive Male Student
Hey, look. It's Clarice!
Clarice
(Oh? The mood shifted when I entered the
room... Not that I care.)
room... Not that I care.)
Gossiping Male Student A
I heard the sword thing she did was an
assassin technique...
assassin technique...
Gossiping Male Student B
Where'd she learn something like that?
Gossiping Male Student C
I told you she's an agent for a crime
organization!
organization!
Gossiping Male Student C
She's infiltrating this school so she can
take down the knights from the inside!
take down the knights from the inside!
Gossiping Male Student D
She's too much of a monster to just be an
agent. I say she's their killing machine...
agent. I say she's their killing machine...
Clarice
(There they go with "monster" again...
Not that it's anything new to me.)
Not that it's anything new to me.)
Clarice
(Still, all that prattle is so irritating...)
Clarice
(I think I'll take a nap. There's no point in
giving my full attention to this class.)
giving my full attention to this class.)
Clarice
(I should just let it pass me by while I
drift into a deep sleep...)
drift into a deep sleep...)
Clarice
Good night, Miss Ludmilla...
Nine Years Back
Clarice
...
Clarice
(What is this floating sensation? I feel like
I've been suspended in the air...)
I've been suspended in the air...)
Clarice
(It feels as if I've been moved, but I'm still
in the same classroom.)
in the same classroom.)
Male Instructor
Excuse me, who are you?
Clarice
Huh?
Clarice
(Who is the man at the podium?
Lea should be leading this class, not him.)
Lea should be leading this class, not him.)
Unfamiliar Male Student A
Is she new? Did anyone hear about us
getting a new student?
getting a new student?
Unfamiliar Male Student B
No... How did she even get in here?
I swear she wasn't there when we started.
I swear she wasn't there when we started.
Clarice
(Something's not right. I haven't learned
all of my classmates' names yet, but I know
all of my classmates' names yet, but I know
Clarice
their faces, at least. And no one
here looks familiar.)
here looks familiar.)
Clarice
(Maybe they changed classrooms and left
me behind.)
me behind.)
Clarice
(No, I would have heard them moving
and woken up.)
and woken up.)
Clarice
(I wasn't asleep for that long, anyway.
I only closed my eyes for ten seconds.)
I only closed my eyes for ten seconds.)
Clarice
(They would not have had the time to pull
any pranks like that.)
any pranks like that.)
Clarice
(The only conclusion I can draw then is
that I ended up in some kind of a trap...)
that I ended up in some kind of a trap...)
Clarice
(One that used magic on a very large
scale and—)
scale and—)
Male Instructor
Hello? What are you doing here? I've never
seen you around before.
seen you around before.
Clarice
Kuhu... Whoever's trying to trap me has
guts, I'll give them that.
guts, I'll give them that.
Male Instructor
Hey, wait! Where are you going?
Clarice
I don't think I should be here. Have a
good day.
good day.
Clarice
(I'm sure about this place being the Red
Dragon Academy, at least.)
Dragon Academy, at least.)
Clarice
(However, there's something slightly
different about it.)
different about it.)
Clarice
(It...sounds different. Like an old
grandfather clock...)
grandfather clock...)
Clarice
(Like gears that don't quite lock into
each other.)
each other.)
???
Oh, good. I've finally found you.
Clarice
You...!
Clarice
Wait, who are you?
???
I'm going to explain that, but let us move
somewhere without prying eyes first.
somewhere without prying eyes first.
Clarice
Hold on. Considering the circumstances,
I'm not exactly inclined to trust you.
I'm not exactly inclined to trust you.
???
What do you mean?
Clarice
Are you the one trying to trap me here?
???
Trap!?
???
You are incorrect on two fronts. First, I
am not the one who did this.
am not the one who did this.
???
Second, we harbor no ill will toward you.
Clarice
"We"?
???
Clarice, we are short on time here.
Please, remain calm.
Please, remain calm.
Clarice
I can't believe a child is telling me to calm
down... Very well, lead the way.
down... Very well, lead the way.
???
We should be safe here. No one should be
able to watch us.
able to watch us.
Finn
Clarice! You're alright!
Clarice
Finn...? This must mean you are the
magician that was with Miss Ludmilla.
magician that was with Miss Ludmilla.
Rolotia
Oh, so you didn't recognize me like this.
Rolotia
Yes, I am Rolotia, despite my youthful
appearance.
appearance.
Rolotia
Putting that aside, let me explain the
circumstances now.
circumstances now.
Rolotia
Due to the effect of what we call "time
reversal magic"...
reversal magic"...
Rolotia
We are now at the Red Dragon Academy,
nine years in the past.
nine years in the past.
Clarice
Nine years in the past... No wonder I
didn't recognize anyone in that classroom.
didn't recognize anyone in that classroom.
Clarice
Why did you bring me with you, though?
Rolotia
You misunderstood. We were not the ones
who brought you here.
who brought you here.
Clarice
No? Then who was it, and why me?
Rolotia
It was whoever used the time magic, but
we have yet to ascertain who it is.
we have yet to ascertain who it is.
Rolotia
It was a really forceful spell, though.
Rolotia
If we assume that their technique was not
stable enough, then perhaps they had no
stable enough, then perhaps they had no
Rolotia
idea you were brought here as well.
Clarice
So it was just an accident?
Rolotia
That certainly is possible.
Clarice
Ugh. Fantastic.
Rolotia
We have gained permission from Chronos
to dive nine years into the past in order to
to dive nine years into the past in order to
Rolotia
investigate this misuse of time magic.
Rolotia
I wish it didn't come to this, though.
I'd rather never go back in time again.
I'd rather never go back in time again.
Clarice
Can I ask you something?
Rolotia
Yes, of course.
Clarice
How come you turned into a little girl?
Rolotia
Um, uh... That is because...
Finn
She tripped over her tongue when chanting
the spell.
the spell.
Finn
She even made a sound, like, "gwah!"
Rolotia
F-Finn! Spare the details!
Clarice
So... Great sorceress, huh?
Rolotia
A-Anyway! Our culprit is hiding
somewhere in this period of time.
somewhere in this period of time.
Rolotia
If we don't find them soon, we could be in
big—
big—
Finn
...I sense someone approaching.
Clarice
I can hear footsteps. Probably the instructor
from before?
from before?
Rolotia
We need to hide, Finn. Clarice, try and
make up a cover for yourself!
make up a cover for yourself!
Clarice
Why me?
Rolotia
You are the only one in uniform, and it
would be more suspicious for a place to be
would be more suspicious for a place to be
Rolotia
empty when there were clearly noises.
Clarice
Ugh, fine. Go and hide. I don't want to
have to explain you two as well.
have to explain you two as well.
Finn
Thanks, Clarice.
Male Instructor
Oh, there you are! What are you doing
here?
here?
Male Instructor
Well, I'm just relieved that you didn't
wander off too far.
wander off too far.
Male Instructor
You're our new enrolment, Clara, correct?
Clarice
Clara?
Male Instructor
I apologize for my suspicion. You
appeared so suddenly, I thought you were
appeared so suddenly, I thought you were
Male Instructor
an intruder. How did you do that?
Clarice
I...
Male Instructor
Well, no matter. You must be feeling
agitated on your first day.
agitated on your first day.
Male Instructor
Come back to the classroom once you feel
comfortable.
comfortable.
Clarice
Sure...
Male Instructor
We'll be waiting for you.
Finn
Is he gone?
Clarice
Care to explain what this "Clara"
business is about?
business is about?
Rolotia
It is too dangerous for you to use your
real name.
real name.
Rolotia
A young Ludmilla is also here, after all.
Rolotia
We cannot let her meet a Clarice from nine
years later, that could change the future.
years later, that could change the future.
Clarice
Miss Ludmilla from nine years ago...
Clarice
So, you made up an alias for me with your
magic?
magic?
Rolotia
Yes, I altered the school records from our
time to implement it.
time to implement it.
Rolotia
There is something we would like your
assistance with.
assistance with.
Clarice
What is it?
Rolotia
Help us find the person abusing their
time magic.
time magic.
Rolotia
Finn and I will also be helping from the
shadows, of course.
shadows, of course.
Rolotia
We are just unable to conduct our search
in the open, since we're outsiders.
in the open, since we're outsiders.
Clarice
...And because I have a uniform, I can
investigate freely.
investigate freely.
Clarice
What a pain.
Rolotia
The only thing that results from a changed
past is tragedy...
past is tragedy...
Rolotia
both for the spellcaster and those that
were caught in their mess.
were caught in their mess.
Clarice
Tragedy, huh... Would that include
Miss Ludmilla?
Miss Ludmilla?
Rolotia
Her future would be greatly affected, yes.
Clarice
...Alright, I will help.
Rolotia
Needless to say, do your best to keep your
identity as Clarice a secret.
identity as Clarice a secret.
Clarice
I'm quite used to going undercover. This
operation will be smooth sailing.
operation will be smooth sailing.
The Sun and the Shade
Unfamiliar Student A
Oh, so Clara's a new student.
Unfamiliar Student B
Yeah, looks like there was a bit of a
mess-up on the admin side of things.
mess-up on the admin side of things.
Unfamiliar Student C
She just appeared out of thin air, though.
It was like magic...
It was like magic...
Unfamiliar Student D
I would've noticed if she were here from the
start. I mean, she's so hot!
start. I mean, she's so hot!
Unfamiliar Student D
I would've been staring at her the whole
time!
time!
Unfamiliar Student E
She's got beautiful hair, too...
Uh oh, she's glaring at me.
Uh oh, she's glaring at me.
Unfamiliar Student F
She's beautiful when she's angry, too...
Clarice
(I don't think I like this much better than
being treated like a monster...)
being treated like a monster...)
Curious Female Student
Hey, Clara! Where are you from?
Curious Female Student
You've got such a cool aura about you.
I can see myself falling for you!
I can see myself falling for you!
Clarice
(I never know how to react in these
kinds of situations...)
kinds of situations...)
Shallow Female Student
By the way, is Ludmilla coming back today?
Clarice
(What was that about Miss Ludmilla!?)
Clarice
Excuse me, where is...this Ludmilla right
now?
now?
Shallow Female Student
Gosh, Clara's talking to me!
Curious Female Student
Squee, I'm so jealous!
Clarice
(How am I supposed to have a
conversation with people like this...)
conversation with people like this...)
Serious Male Student
Ludmilla's special, even among us.
Serious Male Student
She's still a student, but she already goes
on real expeditions with the knights.
on real expeditions with the knights.
Shallow Male Student
She's special, alright. Not just with her
grades, but her personality, too!
grades, but her personality, too!
Clarice
(Of course she is. What else would my
dear Miss Ludmilla be but special?)
dear Miss Ludmilla be but special?)
Serious Male Student
Look, there she is! Back from the
expedition!
expedition!
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla from nine years ago...!)
Clarice
(Speaking of which... Nine years ago,
approximately one year would have
approximately one year would have
Clarice
passed since I left House Aldyne.)
Clarice
(This Miss Ludmilla wouldn't know that
at this time, I was with Alastor.)
at this time, I was with Alastor.)
Clarice
(If she realized that I was actually Clarice,
no doubt she would get quite angry.)
no doubt she would get quite angry.)
Clarice
(Even so...I want to see her!)
Clarice
(It should be fine. I've come to look quite
different over these nine years.)
different over these nine years.)
Clarice
(Plus, I'm Clara now!)
Clarice
(Ah! I can hear Miss Ludmilla's
heartbeat!)
heartbeat!)
Ludmilla
Hey, everyone! Aren't you supposed to be
in class?
in class?
Shallow Male Student
Our teacher said we could put that off for
now to welcome our triumphant star student!
now to welcome our triumphant star student!
Clarice
(Ooh, it's Miss Ludmilla in her uniform...)
Clarice
(MISSLUDMILLAINHERUNIFORM!!!)
Ludmilla
...
Clarice
(I think we just made eye contact, but...
She was glaring at me...)
She was glaring at me...)
Male Instructor
Ludmilla! Good to see you back safely.
Word of your exploits has traveled
Word of your exploits has traveled
Male Instructor
through the entirety of Rigland.
Male Instructor
Your experience will make for good
education as well, so I'd like you to tell
education as well, so I'd like you to tell
Male Instructor
everyone about what you did.
Clarice
(It's no surprise she was so strong and
charismatic, even back then!)
charismatic, even back then!)
Clarice
(Just witnessing this alone has made
all the time travel business worth it!)
all the time travel business worth it!)
Ludmilla
...And that about sums up what I learned
from being in a real battle.
from being in a real battle.
Ludmilla
You will most likely run into similar
things in the future, so do be prepared.
things in the future, so do be prepared.
Male Instructor
Thank you, Ludmilla. That was very
eye-opening.
eye-opening.
Ludmilla
I'm happy to help, any time!
Ludmilla
Here is your pointer back, sir.
I will be returning to my seat now.
I will be returning to my seat now.
Clarice
Huh?
Clarice
(Why is she headed toward me?)
Clarice
(I-Is she coming to yell at me because she
figured out that I'm Clarice!?)
figured out that I'm Clarice!?)
Ludmilla
Sorry if I made you uncomfortable with
my staring.
my staring.
Ludmilla
It's just, I know a girl that resembles you
both in name and appearance.
both in name and appearance.
Ludmilla
So you're the new student, Clara?
I'm Ludmilla. Nice to meet you.
I'm Ludmilla. Nice to meet you.
Clarice
(I don't think she's caught on yet. Well,
she has no reason to think that I would
she has no reason to think that I would
Clarice
be at the Red Dragon Academy, so...)
Clarice
L-Ludmilla, is it?
Ludmilla
Yes, you can call me that.
Clarice
Kuhu...♪
Ludmilla
Wait, that laugh sounds familiar...
Clarice
No, I mean, uh... Cool, cool! You, I mean.
You must train very hard.
You must train very hard.
Ludmilla
Oh... Yes. I try a lot of different methods
during my training.
during my training.
Clarice
(I was so happy to be chatting with her like
friends, I let my laugh slip...)
friends, I let my laugh slip...)
Clarice
(I need to be more careful, or I'll be
exposed...)
exposed...)
Ludmilla
So, Clara—
Shallow Male Student
Hey, Ludmilla! Do you have a minute?
Curious Female Student
Can I ask you something about your
expedition?
expedition?
Ludmilla
...Well, what can you do.
Ludmilla
Sorry, Clara, mind if I go and talk to
them?
them?
Clarice
(Aw, Miss Ludmilla is as popular as ever.
Unlike me.)
Unlike me.)
Clarice
(She's always been kind to everyone she
meets, too. Even to an outcast like me...)
meets, too. Even to an outcast like me...)
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla...)
A Fledgling Red Dragon
Ludmilla
Heeey, Clara!
Clarice
Hello, Mi— Ludmilla. Can I help you?
Ludmilla
Our classmates are thinking of setting
up a study group.
up a study group.
Ludmilla
Would you like to join? We'll be going over
some foundational theory, so it would be
some foundational theory, so it would be
Ludmilla
beneficial for a new student like you too.
Clarice
(She's so kind...but she's like that to
everyone, not just me...)
everyone, not just me...)
Clarice
Thanks for the invitation, but I study
better by myself.
better by myself.
Ludmilla
Oh, okay. Sure. Feel free to ask me if you
have any questions, though.
have any questions, though.
Ludmilla
See you!
Clarice
Oh...
Clarice
My goodness, how could I have said that
to her!?
to her!?
Clarice
...No, I'm sure that if she's seen with an
outcast like me, she would soon become
outcast like me, she would soon become
Clarice
hated too. This was for the best.
Rolotia
I went to see how Clarice is doing, but she
does not seem to have made any progress
does not seem to have made any progress
Rolotia
on the search...
Finn
Well, what can you do.
Finn
We need to do our part in finding
whoever's abusing time magic, too.
whoever's abusing time magic, too.
Finn
Rolotia, can you track any traces of it from
here?
here?
Rolotia
Yes, I should be able to. It may take a
while since we are in hiding, though.
while since we are in hiding, though.
Finn
That's fine. Let's go slow and make sure that
none of our actions will change the past.
none of our actions will change the past.
Rolotia
Haste makes waste, as they say.
???
Those two...
Finn
Are you detecting traces only inside the
school building? That would mean we
school building? That would mean we
Finn
don't have to search the surrounding
forest, for example.
forest, for example.
Rolotia
I cannot pinpoint a location, but I can
feel distortions in spacetime from
feel distortions in spacetime from
Rolotia
the area surrounding the academy.
Finn
So our best bet is still searching through
people affiliated with the school...
people affiliated with the school...
Rolotia
At the very least, it should be someone
whose regrets lie here, nine years ago.
whose regrets lie here, nine years ago.
Rolotia
I think we can safely assume that our
culprit returned to this point in time
culprit returned to this point in time
Rolotia
because they had something they wanted
to do over.
to do over.
Finn
Something from their school days that they
wanted to fix...
wanted to fix...
Rolotia
Perhaps something pertaining to...their
first love?
first love?
Rolotia
Oh, a doomed love that can only be saved
by rewinding the time! So romantic!
by rewinding the time! So romantic!
Finn
(Rolotia's physical appearance isn't the
only thing that's lost its maturity...)
only thing that's lost its maturity...)
Rolotia
Ahem, hem! Well, regardless of their
motive, we need to find them quickly.
motive, we need to find them quickly.
???
You've finally shown yourselves,
intruders!
intruders!
Finn
Whoa!
Evan
I'm Evan, Mr. Sid's top disciple!
Evan
I know you're up to no good. I've seen you
sneaking and sniffing around the school!
sneaking and sniffing around the school!
Evan
Surrender, or I will use force to stop you!
Haaaaaaaaargh!
Haaaaaaaaargh!
Finn
Wait, hold on! We're not trying to hurt
anyone—
anyone—
Evan
That's what all the bad guys say!
Take this!
Take this!
Finn
Hey, you're not half bad!
Evan
Of course. I studied under the greatest hero
around here!
around here!
Evan
And for him to recognize my skill, I'm
going to defeat you all!
going to defeat you all!
Finn
(His swordfighting is very rough, but he's
got an intense spirit backing it up...)
got an intense spirit backing it up...)
Finn
(I need to be careful, or else I'm going to
find myself in a very tough spot.)
find myself in a very tough spot.)
Evan
Stop! Dodging! Meee!
Finn
There's nothing wrong with attacking
straight-on, but it makes you easy to predict.
straight-on, but it makes you easy to predict.
Finn
See?
Evan
Wha—You took my sword!
Finn
(I never thought I'd use the disarming
trick Mysha taught me here.)
trick Mysha taught me here.)
Finn
(It's a good thing I could render him unable
to attack without hurting him, though.)
to attack without hurting him, though.)
Evan
Hey, Mr. Sid gave me that sword!
Give it back!
Give it back!
Rolotia
Only if you swear to stop attacking us.
Evan
So you want me to just ignore your
evildoing? No way!
evildoing? No way!
Rolotia
You are a stubborn one. Finn, do not
return his sword.
return his sword.
Finn
C'mon, we don't need to hold it hostage.
Here, take it.
Here, take it.
Evan
Wh-Whoa!
Rolotia
Are you sure you should be doing that?
What if he attacks us again!?
What if he attacks us again!?
Finn
A sword is part of a knight's soul, especially
one granted by a respected teacher.
one granted by a respected teacher.
Finn
Plus, you would have been easy to take
down since you're unarmed, but this
down since you're unarmed, but this
Finn
boy did no such thing. He embodies the
spirit of chivalry perfectly.
spirit of chivalry perfectly.
Evan
You...
???
Evan, are you there?
Evan
Oh, it's Mr. Sid!
Sid
Hmm. Who are you two? Trespassers?
Finn
No, uh, we're—
Evan
Um, these two are my friends! I was the
one who let them in!
one who let them in!
Finn
(Evan...!)
Sid
Oh? You do know that bringing
unauthorized visitors is against the rules,
unauthorized visitors is against the rules,
Sid
right, Evan?
Sid
And only greenhorns break the rules.
You stand by your statement, knowing that?
You stand by your statement, knowing that?
Evan
Y-Yes, sir. It's just that, they're orphans
too, like me, so I wanted to help them...
too, like me, so I wanted to help them...
Sid
Ah, I see.
Sid
That's alright, then. You've done a great
thing!
thing!
Sid
Come over here, you two. Don't just stand
there in the corner like that.
there in the corner like that.
Finn
...Are you sure?
Sid
Of course. Any friend of Evan's is a friend
of mine.
of mine.
Sid
My name is Sid. I am a Red Dragon Knight.
I teach sometimes, too.
I teach sometimes, too.
Finn
I'm Finn! And this is, um...
Finn
My little sister, Rolotia.
Rolotia
(whispering) Little sister?
Finn
(whispering) Sorry, I thought it'd be less
suspicious that way.
suspicious that way.
Rolotia
(whispering) Well, that is true, but...
Rolotia
How do you do. Just as my brother has
said, my name is Rolotia.
said, my name is Rolotia.
Rolotia
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Sid
The pleasure's all mine!
Alright, let's get you to the orphanage.
Alright, let's get you to the orphanage.
Sid
Up we go!
Rolotia
Eek!
Please don't lift me with no warning!
Please don't lift me with no warning!
Sid
You must be tired, huh? Let me carry you
the rest of the way. You too, Evan.
the rest of the way. You too, Evan.
Evan
What!? But that's so embarrassing!
Sid
There's nothing to be ashamed of. You're
still just a kid, so c'mon! Hup!
still just a kid, so c'mon! Hup!
Evan
Waaagh! Mr. Sid, that's too much!
Sid
Hahaha, you're as light as a feather.
Any knight should be able to carry a kid
Any knight should be able to carry a kid
Sid
or two easily, otherwise they're nothing
but a greenhorn! Green, I say!
but a greenhorn! Green, I say!
Finn
(Whoa... Just how strong is he, laughing
around while carrying a kid in each arm!?)
around while carrying a kid in each arm!?)
Sid
Alright, let's go!
Sid
We've got facilities here on the grounds
for kids who've lost their families to war.
for kids who've lost their families to war.
Sid
There are a lot of others who have gone
through the same things as you,
through the same things as you,
Sid
so I'm sure you'll make some good friends
in no time!
in no time!
Rolotia
Y-Yes, it is as you say, but please let me
down already!
down already!
Sid
Oops, my bad! There you go.
Rolotia
My goodness, how embarrassing that was.
Evan
Mr. Sid, please stop treating me like a
child...
child...
Sid
I'm not! I wouldn't be teaching you
swordfighting otherwise, would I?
swordfighting otherwise, would I?
Sid
Finn, if you want to join the Red Dragon
Knights, why don't you take our exam?
Knights, why don't you take our exam?
Sid
Do you know how to use a sword?
Finn
Err... Yes, I should consider that...
But my top priority now is my sister.
But my top priority now is my sister.
Sid
Right, true. Well, once you've settled down,
do give your future some thought.
do give your future some thought.
Sid
Okay, wait here. I'll go and handle the
admin work to have you two admitted.
admin work to have you two admitted.
Finn
Thanks for covering for us, Evan. I hope
it doesn't end up looking bad for you.
it doesn't end up looking bad for you.
Evan
I'll be fine. You seem to know a bit about
knights, and if you really were bad guys,
knights, and if you really were bad guys,
Evan
then Mr. Sid would have done something.
Evan
But if I catch you doing something fishy,
I'll have my sword ready! Remember that!
I'll have my sword ready! Remember that!
Finn
Haha. You're the very image of a knight
already.
already.
Rolotia
He is. That's the spirit, little knight.
Evan
Hey, I don't need you treating me like
a kid too! Sheesh...
a kid too! Sheesh...
How Dare You...!
Rolotia
There, you are all set. The ointment
should help reduce the swelling soon.
should help reduce the swelling soon.
Orphan Boy
Wooow, awesome! It doesn't hurt
anymore! How did you do that?
anymore! How did you do that?
Rolotia
Take this as a lesson and stay away
from high places, okay?
from high places, okay?
Orphan Boy
Okay! Thank you, Rolotia!
Orphan Girl
Rolotia, you're like our teachers at the
abbey. You're so grown-up!
abbey. You're so grown-up!
Rolotia
Um, thank you...
Evan
Nah, she feels way more like a granny
than just a grown-up.
than just a grown-up.
Rolotia
Granny—?
Rolotia
Come here, please, Evan.
Evan
What? You wanna fight?
Rolotia
Just come here, please.
Finn
(Wait, where's she dragging him off to?)
Finn
Oh, they're back.
...Evan, are you crying?
...Evan, are you crying?
Evan
I— I ain't crying!
Hic... Waaah...
Hic... Waaah...
Finn
Rolotia, what did you do to him?
Rolotia
I only gave him a little scolding. The type
that works especially well on children.
that works especially well on children.
Finn
(And what type is that...?)
Rolotia
Anyway, we cannot afford to stay here
forever.
forever.
Rolotia
The spacetime continuum could collapse
at any moment.
at any moment.
Rolotia
We need to find our culprit and restore
spacetime to order before that happens.
spacetime to order before that happens.
Finn
Yeah, we should look for an opportunity
to return to our investigation.
to return to our investigation.
Sid
Hm? What's wrong, Evan? Are you
crying?
crying?
Evan
No— I ain't crying! I ain't gonna let a
girl make me cry!
girl make me cry!
Sid
Well, whatever happened, stay strong.
The most important thing for a knight
The most important thing for a knight
Sid
to have is a strong heart!
Sid
Oh, I just remembered. There's going to
be a delivery of sweets for you guys this
be a delivery of sweets for you guys this
Sid
afternoon, so that's something to look
forward to.
forward to.
Rolotia
What? Sweets!?
Rolotia
Finn! Let's stay here for a little while longer.
Specifically, until this afternoon! Please?
Specifically, until this afternoon! Please?
Finn
Oh, uh... Yeah, sure.
Sid
They're traditional sweets from eastern
Rigland, by the way. Quite rare, they are!
Rigland, by the way. Quite rare, they are!
Rolotia
I wonder what we'll be getting!
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
Finn
(She's a kid through and through, isn't she...)
Sid
Today's session will be led by yours
truly...
truly...
Sid
Sid, Commander of the Third Regiment
of the Red Dragon Knights!
of the Red Dragon Knights!
Sid
Just thought I'd introduce myself again
for our newcomer.
for our newcomer.
Sid
Alright, get into pairs, as usual!
Ludmilla
Clara, would you like to be my partner?
Clarice
Why me...?
Ludmilla
I was left out. So, help me out?
Clarice
You're not a very good liar.
Clarice
I know you're surrounded by people who
regard you with love and respect.
regard you with love and respect.
Clarice
People who worship you.
Clarice
They would throw themselves over each
other to be your partner.
other to be your partner.
Clarice
So, why would you approach me with such
a lie?
a lie?
Ludmilla
Who knows? Want to cross swords and find
out?
out?
Clarice
(I can't bring myself to attack Miss
Ludmilla. What is she planning?)
Ludmilla. What is she planning?)
Sid
You all got a partner now? Time to get
sparring, then. Make good use of the field!
sparring, then. Make good use of the field!
Sid
Ready...go!
Ludmilla
You can go first. Attack me however you
want!
want!
Clarice
...I'm afraid I can't do that.
Ludmilla
What?
Clarice
I said, I'm afraid I can't attack you.
Ludmilla
...I see. I guess I will, then.
Haaaaaahhh!!!
Haaaaaahhh!!!
Clarice
Ghh...
Clarice
(That strike was...less powerful than I
thought it would be.)
thought it would be.)
Ludmilla
I see you've noticed that I'm holding back.
Well, it's because you look so weak.
Well, it's because you look so weak.
Ludmilla
Like you would shatter with just a little
more force.
more force.
Ludmilla
How could I bring myself to treat someone
like you as my equal?
like you as my equal?
Clarice
I am not...weak...
Ludmilla
You're a weak, sheltered, fragile girl. You're
so afraid of being hurt, you never come out
so afraid of being hurt, you never come out
Ludmilla
of your shell! So scared of being looked at and
spoken about, you can never move forward!
spoken about, you can never move forward!
Clarice
You're wrong, I—
Clarice
(The only thing I need is you, Miss
Ludmilla.)
Ludmilla.)
Clarice
(As long as you are near, there is nothing
else I need...)
else I need...)
Clarice
(And yet, you force your way into my
heart, leave it in ruins, and refuse to leave
heart, leave it in ruins, and refuse to leave
Clarice
me alone.)
Clarice
(I've... I've had...)
Clarice
ENOOOUUUGH!
Ludmilla
Ghaah!
Clarice
Hahh... Hahh... Hahh...
Clarice
(No... No, no! What have I done? H-How
could I have attacked Miss Ludmilla!?)
could I have attacked Miss Ludmilla!?)
Ludmilla
Wow, Clara! I didn't see that attack
coming at all!
coming at all!
Sid
That was quite impressive. Your stance,
footwork, and swordplay were all perfect.
footwork, and swordplay were all perfect.
Spectating Male Student A
Whoa, she sent Ludmilla flying!
Spectating Male Student B
And Mr. Sid complimented her, too.
He never does that!
He never does that!
Spectating Female Student
See, I knew Clara was something else!
Do you think she'd teach me a few tricks?
Do you think she'd teach me a few tricks?
Ludmilla
Clara, you have amazing skill. However,
there are things we can protect ourselves,
there are things we can protect ourselves,
Ludmilla
and things that we will need help with.
Ludmilla
So, would you reconsider our study group?
Now that we've all seen how capable
Now that we've all seen how capable
Ludmilla
you are, I'm sure everyone will be glad
to welcome you.
to welcome you.
Clarice
...You provoked me just to get me to join
your study group?
your study group?
Ludmilla
Haha, no, I did that on a whim. What I really
wanted was to see just how strong you
wanted was to see just how strong you
Ludmilla
are and where your motivation lies.
Ludmilla
There's something dark about the way
you handle your sword, but at the heart
you handle your sword, but at the heart
Ludmilla
of it is a passion that every knight should
strive to have.
strive to have.
Ludmilla
You have what it takes to save many
lives, but you won't be able to do it alone.
lives, but you won't be able to do it alone.
Ludmilla
You know what I'm talking about, right?
Clarice
(I won't be able to save lives alone, huh...)
Clarice
(I don't think I've ever thought about
saving anyone before.)
saving anyone before.)
Clarice
(But if Miss Ludmilla wants me to change,
then maybe I should...)
then maybe I should...)
Ludmilla
Phew, that was such a productive session!
Mr. Sid's advice was spot-on, too.
Mr. Sid's advice was spot-on, too.
Clarice
Mr. Sid, huh...
Clarice
(He is a commanding officer, plus he
speaks with passion befitting a teacher
speaks with passion befitting a teacher
Clarice
that prepares students for real combat...)
Clarice
(But still, I'm a little concerned about how
fervently Miss Ludmilla speaks of him.)
fervently Miss Ludmilla speaks of him.)
Ludmilla
What's wrong, Clara? You look like you
have something on your mind.
have something on your mind.
Clarice
Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking about
how much you seem to praise Mr. Sid.
how much you seem to praise Mr. Sid.
Ludmilla
Well, he's offered me a lot of support on the
battlefield. Plus, he's a hero!
battlefield. Plus, he's a hero!
Ludmilla
He's everything I want to be.
Sid
It's an honor to hear you speak of me
like that!
like that!
Ludmilla
Mr. Sid! You heard what I said!?
Sid
I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, but one does
take notice when their name is said.
take notice when their name is said.
Clarice
(I suppose Miss Ludmilla finds this Sid
character approachable because of his
character approachable because of his
Clarice
easy-going nature...)
Clarice
(Wait, don't tell me... Does she have
feelings for this man!?)
feelings for this man!?)
Clarice
(Begone, foul vermin!)
Ludmilla
I respect you a lot, sir. Not only for being
the youngest commanding officer in the
the youngest commanding officer in the
Ludmilla
history of the order, but also for all the
results you achieved after your promotion!
results you achieved after your promotion!
Sid
C'mon, you're gonna make me blush. I'm
not used to getting compliments like that.
not used to getting compliments like that.
Sid
Besides, I'm still pretty green.
Sid
Anyway, Clara! The newcomer who
managed to strike down the great Ludmilla!
managed to strike down the great Ludmilla!
Sid
Your swordplay was spectacular.
I have high hopes for you.
I have high hopes for you.
Clarice
I only managed that because it was a
controlled training session.
controlled training session.
Clarice
I don't think I could do so well in the
chaos of a battlefield.
chaos of a battlefield.
Sid
Oh? Spoken like a seasoned warrior.
Sid
I look forward to see you in the order after
you graduate!
you graduate!
Ludmilla
You look like you can keep your head cool.
You'd make a great adjutant!
You'd make a great adjutant!
Clarice
(An adjutant? To Miss Ludmilla, perhaps!?
Constantly together on the battlefield...)
Constantly together on the battlefield...)
Clarice
(Having each other's backs, risking our lives
for each other!)
for each other!)
Clarice
(I was born for this! No, the universe
was created so I could fill this role!!!)
was created so I could fill this role!!!)
Passing Female Student
Oh! Mr. Sid!
Sid
Hey, how can I help you?
Passing Female Student
Please, come with me! I have an urgent
matter to discuss!
matter to discuss!
Sid
Hm? Alright. See you girls around, then!
Clarice
(Huh, there was something odd about that
girl...)
girl...)
Ludmilla
If it were so urgent, she could have just
told him right here.
told him right here.
Ludmilla
Unless it was something that she didn't
want anyone but him to hear...?
want anyone but him to hear...?
Ludmilla
Like...a confession? To Mr. Sid?
Huh...
Huh...
Clarice
(Oh no... Does she really—!?)
Clarice
(That vermin's not going to get away with
this!)
this!)
Clarice
(How dare he toy with Miss Ludmilla's
innocent heart like this!)
innocent heart like this!)
Clarice
(How dare he, how dare he, how dare he!!!)
Clarice
Ludmilla! Shouldn't we be going to our
study group?
study group?
Ludmilla
Huh? Oh, yes, you're right.
Clarice
It was at the library, correct? Let's go!
Clarice
We should leave this place as soon as
possible!
possible!
Ludmilla
H-Hey, Clara! No need to drag me!
I Said, How Dare You!!!
Clarice
A few days after that, I decided I would
protect Miss Ludmilla from that vermin.
protect Miss Ludmilla from that vermin.
Clarice
I think I had some other tasks to carry out,
but I couldn't care less!
but I couldn't care less!
Clarice
Helping Miss Ludmilla lead a fulfilling
school life is my top priority!
school life is my top priority!
Clarice
Everything else comes second!
Ludmilla
There's a bottomless swamp just ahead.
Ludmilla
If we don't run fast enough, we'll sink
right in.
right in.
Ludmilla
It's the perfect outdoor location for
exercising your legs, isn't it?
exercising your legs, isn't it?
Clarice
You're saying the only places worth training
in are the ones with hostile geography?
in are the ones with hostile geography?
Ludmilla
Exactly! I'm so glad you understand!
Ludmilla
I was right to trust that you would.
Now, let's go!
Now, let's go!
Clarice
(This is perfect!)
Clarice
(It's basically a nice walk, just Miss
Ludmilla and me!)
Ludmilla and me!)
Ludmilla
Alright, this is where the swamp begins.
Let's run as fast as we can.
Let's run as fast as we can.
Clarice
O-Okay!
Ludmilla
You don't have to worry about a thing.
I'll be right here with you.
I'll be right here with you.
Clarice
(Oh, Miss Ludmilla! I know I can put all
my faith in you!)
my faith in you!)
Ludmilla
Urk, I knew this was going to be hard to
run through, but still. You okay, Clara?
run through, but still. You okay, Clara?
Clarice
Y-Yes... This is nothing!
Clarice
(This is tougher than I expected. I'm not
making any progress at all!)
making any progress at all!)
Sid
Hey, if it isn't Ludmilla and Clara!
You're trying out my training already?
You're trying out my training already?
Sid
I'm honored!
Ludmilla
Mr. Sid! How nice of you to drop by.
Sid
Well, what kind of teacher would I be if I
didn't make time for my precious students?
didn't make time for my precious students?
Sid
Come on, lift your knees higher!
If you don't want the swamp to get you!
If you don't want the swamp to get you!
Ludmilla
Okay, I'm going to try going faster!
Keep up, Clara!
Keep up, Clara!
Clarice
(He's up to something, isn't he!?)
Clarice
(And Miss Ludmilla is making a beeline
for him!)
for him!)
Clarice
(This was meant to be a nice, fun walk
with just her and me!)
with just her and me!)
Clarice
(How dare you! How dare yooouuu!!!)
Clarice
Urk, she wasn't kidding about the swamp...
W-Wait for me, Miss—
W-Wait for me, Miss—
Clarice
Blublublub...
Ludmilla
Sorry about yesterday! I didn't expect you
to actually sink...
to actually sink...
Clarice
No, please don't apologize. You did nothing
wrong.
wrong.
Clarice
(It was all that vermin's fault.)
Ludmilla
Anyway, are you sure that I can make it
up to you just by cooking with you?
up to you just by cooking with you?
Clarice
Of course! Nothing would make me happier!
Ludmilla
Oh, okay. I didn't know you liked to cook!
Ludmilla
Anyway, let's get started!
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla is a terrible cook, so that's
why I'm going to teach her how it's done.)
why I'm going to teach her how it's done.)
Clarice
(Kuhuhu♪
I'm so excited to spend more time with her!)
I'm so excited to spend more time with her!)
Ludmilla
Oookay, sugar...
The more the better, right? Right!
The more the better, right? Right!
Clarice
(Oh, look at how confident she is! I can't
bring myself to correct her!)
bring myself to correct her!)
Ludmilla
Next, salt. Let's put the whole bag in,
for extra flavor!
for extra flavor!
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla cooking in her uniform...
What a wonderful sight to behold!)
What a wonderful sight to behold!)
Clarice
(I must be the luckiest woman in the world!)
Ludmilla
Alright, now we just have to reduce it.
What should we call this dish?
What should we call this dish?
Clarice
What about "Hot Steamy Stew of Love"?
Ludmilla
That sounds a little excessive...but I did
make it with love, so I guess it's fine.
make it with love, so I guess it's fine.
Ludmilla
Eat up, everybody! No need to be shy!
Frightened Male Student A
Ludmilla's...homemade stew...
Frightened Male Student B
H-Hey, didn't you say before that you
wanted to try her cooking?
wanted to try her cooking?
Frightened Male Student C
That was back when I was blissfully
ignorant!
ignorant!
Frightened Male Student D
I guess nobody's perfect... Not even
Ludmilla...
Ludmilla...
Clarice
(This is Miss Ludmilla's homemade
cooking! And she made it just for me!)
cooking! And she made it just for me!)
Clarice
(This is the best thing to ever grace my
mouth!)
mouth!)
Frightened Male Student A
Whoa...
Frightened Male Student C
She's scarfing down the whole thing!
Clarice
It's delicious... So delicious...
Frightened Female Student A
She looks possessed...
Frightened Male Student B
That's the face of a warrior teetering
between the realms of life and death...
between the realms of life and death...
Sid
I thought I smelled something good.
Did you make this, Ludmilla?
Did you make this, Ludmilla?
Ludmilla
I did. Please have some, sir.
Sid
Don't mind if I do. I'm starving!
Clarice
(Hmph! Only those who have completed
specialist training are able to eat
specialist training are able to eat
Clarice
Miss Ludmilla's food. The chosen ones!)
Clarice
(I hope you can't stomach it and end up
disgraced for the rest of your life!)
disgraced for the rest of your life!)
Sid
Mrgh... Mmph!
Ludmilla
Um, sir? Is it not to your taste?
Sid
It's sweet and bitter and sour! Exactly
how I like it!!!
how I like it!!!
Sid
Ludmilla, I never knew you were such a
good cook!
good cook!
Ludmilla
Clara helped me make it, too.
Sid
I see! You're looking more promising by
the second, newcomer!
the second, newcomer!
Clarice
(How is this man...so...irritating!?
I'll show you what I've got!)
I'll show you what I've got!)
Frightened Male Student A
Clara's going even faster now!
Frightened Female Student A
Mr. Sid's shoving more into his mouth!
Frightened Male Student B
They're incredible...
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla's cooking is mine!
I am not letting this man have a drop more!)
I am not letting this man have a drop more!)
Sid
Phew, that was delicious—
Sid & Clarice
SECONDS, PLEASE!
Clarice
(This is the school life with Miss Ludmilla
that I've always dreamed of.)
that I've always dreamed of.)
Clarice
(Why must that man keep getting in my
way?)
way?)
Sid
If it isn't our promising newcomer!
Sid
What's wrong? No partner for today's
sparring?
sparring?
Sid
Well, I'm not too surprised. I imagine
everyone feels too intimidated by the one
everyone feels too intimidated by the one
Sid
who managed to defeat Ludmilla.
Clarice
Yes, it is as you say. Ludmilla is also
away on another expedition, so I shall just
away on another expedition, so I shall just
Clarice
watch for today.
Sid
Wait.
How about sparring with me?
How about sparring with me?
Clarice
With you?
Sid
It's a pretty good idea, isn't it?
Sid
I've wanted to try fighting you for a while
now. As a fellow warrior.
now. As a fellow warrior.
Clarice
You want to cross swords with me, hm?
Kuhu... I couldn't ask for anything more!
Kuhu... I couldn't ask for anything more!
Clarice
I've been thinking about how much I would
enjoy crushing you under my foot lately.
enjoy crushing you under my foot lately.
Sid
What am I, just a bug?
Spectating Male Student A
Hey, guys! Look!
Spectating Female Student A
Wait, are Mr. Sid and Clara going to
spar!?
spar!?
Spectating Male Student A
Wow, you don't see this kind of match-up
every day! I'm not gonna miss this one!
every day! I'm not gonna miss this one!
Sid
Who told you guys you could stop
practicing? Honestly...
practicing? Honestly...
Clarice
You'd best pay attention, or you'll end up
in a world of pain.
in a world of pain.
Clarice
Like this!
Sid
Whoa! A sneak attack? Tut, tut.
Clarice
It's similar to what you would encounter
in a real battle, is it not?
in a real battle, is it not?
Sid
Haha! You're not wrong.
Clarice
You won't be laughing for long. Take this!
Sid
That's some fine swordplay, but your
grip is weak and your lunge needs work.
grip is weak and your lunge needs work.
Clarice
(How is he dodging me so easily? How is
he seeing through all of my feints!?)
he seeing through all of my feints!?)
Clarice
(You leave me with no choice!)
Sid
That move—! No, no.
Clarice
(Ngh...! He knocked my sword out of my
hand!)
hand!)
Sid
Sorry, I used a bit too much force there.
Sid
You must have honed that technique
through many life-or-death battles, hm?
through many life-or-death battles, hm?
Sid
But I don't think it's right for you. I think
you're more suited for a knight's style,
you're more suited for a knight's style,
Sid
like what Ludmilla and I use.
Sid
Once you pick it up, you could surpass me
in no time at all.
in no time at all.
Clarice
...There's nothing I hate more than
presumptuous men like you.
presumptuous men like you.
Clarice
It's all nice and easy when you were born
into the prime circumstances to learn
into the prime circumstances to learn
Clarice
swordfighting in.
Sid
Haha. Well, I won't deny that I probably
had an easy life.
had an easy life.
Sid
It's not too late for you to get on the
straight and narrow, though.
straight and narrow, though.
Sid
I know you can get stronger if you choose
this path.
this path.
Sid
And then, you could become a fine knight.
I guarantee that!
I guarantee that!
Sid
Anyway, I think that's enough for today's
lesson. Don't forget what you've learned!
lesson. Don't forget what you've learned!
Shy Female Student
E-Excuse me, Clara!
Clarice
...
What do you want?
What do you want?
Shy Female Student
S-Sorry, there's just something I thought
you should know.
you should know.
Shy Female Student
It's just, Mr. Sid didn't learn how to fight
in the best circumstances or anything.
in the best circumstances or anything.
Clarice
He admitted himself that he had an easy
life, didn't he?
life, didn't he?
Shy Female Student
Um, yes, but he tends to downplay
himself like that...
himself like that...
Shy Female Student
Mr. Sid is a war orphan...
Usually, someone of his background
Usually, someone of his background
Shy Female Student
couldn't even dream of becoming a
commanding officer.
commanding officer.
Shy Female Student
But despite the odds, he poured his blood,
sweat, and tears into bettering himself.
sweat, and tears into bettering himself.
Shy Female Student
That's how he got to where he is today.
He wasn't blessed, nor did he have it easy.
He wasn't blessed, nor did he have it easy.
Shy Female Student
I just wanted you to know that.
Clarice
I...see...
Shy Female Student
Oh, not that I'm saying you're in the
wrong or anything—
wrong or anything—
Clarice
No, I understand. Thank you for telling
me.
me.
Shy Female Student
Huh... I thought you'd be harder to get
through to, but you're actually pretty nice!
through to, but you're actually pretty nice!
Shy Female Student
I'm really glad I approached you about
that. Well, see you later!
that. Well, see you later!
Clarice
(So he lost his parents too? Now I feel bad
for assuming he had it easy...)
for assuming he had it easy...)
Clarice
Do you have a moment?
Sid
Ah, the promising newcomer. How can I
help you?
help you?
Clarice
Um...
Clarice
I'm sorry for what I said. I shouldn't have
assumed you grew up privileged.
assumed you grew up privileged.
Sid
Oh, is that it? Don't worry about it.
Clarice
But I—
Sid
You've got a bigger heart than I expected.
I'll need to revise my opinion on you, eh?
I'll need to revise my opinion on you, eh?
Clarice
Never mind. I hate you...!
Sid
Well, that's fine. Hate me all you want,
but please don't hate yourself.
but please don't hate yourself.
Sid
I noticed your self-deprecation the moment
we crossed swords.
we crossed swords.
Sid
I think that you believe someone like you
has no right to enter other people's lives.
has no right to enter other people's lives.
Sid
I'm a war orphan, as are many others in
this school.
this school.
Sid
Still, I aim high and do my best, like
everybody else.
everybody else.
Sid
There's no need to feel guilty for living.
No one should feel like that, ever.
No one should feel like that, ever.
Sid
Not that you need to force yourself to
open up to other people or anything.
open up to other people or anything.
Sid
The choice is yours.
Sid
Sorry, I guess you didn't come here for a
lecture. Anyway, I'll see you around.
lecture. Anyway, I'll see you around.
Clarice
(I don't have it in me to embrace the wrongs
I've committed throughout my life, but...)
I've committed throughout my life, but...)
Clarice
(I think I know what he's trying to say.)
Clarice
Open up to others, huh...
A Tale From the Past
Rolotia
I am finding it difficult to catch any trace
of the person who is abusing time magic.
of the person who is abusing time magic.
Rolotia
There is a distinct disruption of the
spacetime continuum here, though.
spacetime continuum here, though.
Rolotia
That much is certain.
Finn
Could they be covering their tracks with
magic?
magic?
Rolotia
No, they're not that good. This time reversal
magic feels much too rough around the edges.
magic feels much too rough around the edges.
Rolotia
A magician trained at the Temple of Time
would not produce something so unstable.
would not produce something so unstable.
Finn
Right. I remember when that one
apprentice's magic turned out all wrong.
apprentice's magic turned out all wrong.
Rolotia
You mean Gemina?
Rolotia
No, this is even more fragile than that.
As if the user was self-taught...
As if the user was self-taught...
Finn
Fragile... That sounds like a clue.
Finn
It could help us sniff out our culprit, right?
Rolotia
Not quite. The reason why it's so difficult
to trace is because it's spread out over
to trace is because it's spread out over
Rolotia
such a large area.
Finn
Hngh... This is giving me a headache.
Finn
Hm? I hear a voice from outside the door.
Rolotia
That's bad... If word about time reversal gets
out, a huge rift could split the continuum.
out, a huge rift could split the continuum.
Finn
I'll go take a look.
Rolotia
No, I will go. You stand out more.
Rolotia
Wait here, please.
Rolotia
I think the voice came from here...
Evan
H-Hey! Why are you here!?
Rolotia
Oh, hello, Evan. What are you doing here?
Rolotia
Are you in the middle of some secret
training session?
training session?
Evan
Y-Yeah, and what about it!? Go annoy
someone else, you shorty!
someone else, you shorty!
Rolotia
You are not much taller yourself. Anyway,
I didn't take you for such a hard worker.
I didn't take you for such a hard worker.
Rolotia
That's quite impressive.
Evan
Hmph... I just want Mr. Sid to see how
strong I truly am as soon as possible.
strong I truly am as soon as possible.
Evan
Don't you dare tell him though, you hear
me?
me?
Rolotia
It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Evan
That's not the point! I've got my... You
know... Pride as a man and all.
know... Pride as a man and all.
Rolotia
You're very fond of Mr. Sid, aren't you?
Evan
Yeah. I mean, he did save my life.
Rolotia
He did?
Evan
I was abandoned during the war and found
by a guy who was a slave trader, I think.
by a guy who was a slave trader, I think.
Evan
I was forced to do all sorts of nasty jobs
as a kid.
as a kid.
Evan
Day in and day out, I was beaten and
kicked so much, I thought I was gonna die.
kicked so much, I thought I was gonna die.
Evan
I didn't want to die in such a sorry way,
though, so I held on.
though, so I held on.
Evan
Then, one day, Mr. Sid came and saved
me.
me.
Evan
He was the first person ever to see me as
a human being and not a tool.
a human being and not a tool.
Evan
Ever since, I've wanted to get stronger, so
that I can pay him back somehow.
that I can pay him back somehow.
Evan
And then— Never mind. I've told you too
much.
much.
Rolotia
No, no, go on. You've spoken so much
already, I must hear it all now.
already, I must hear it all now.
Evan
...Okay, fine, but promise you won't laugh.
Evan
I want to become a hero one day, just like
Mr. Sid!
Mr. Sid!
Rolotia
A hero...
Rolotia
I'm sure you can. You'll be a great hero and
save lots of people.
save lots of people.
Evan
Um, you think so? Hehe.
Gee, thanks!
Gee, thanks!
Rolotia
But first, you must learn to treat women
with kindness.
with kindness.
Rolotia
And mind your language, too.
Evan
Urk... Yeah, yeah, I know.
I mean, yes, I understand!
I mean, yes, I understand!
Rolotia
That reminds me. You didn't hear
anything about time reversal, did you?
anything about time reversal, did you?
Evan
Time re-what? What are you talking about?
Rolotia
Never mind, then. Please, continue with
your training.
your training.
Evan
Hmph. I will, so shoo! This was meant to
be a secret!
be a secret!
Rolotia
Alright, alright.
Rolotia
(It seems our worries were unfounded.)
Rolotia
(He's doing this for his savior, hm?
That's quite adorable.)
That's quite adorable.)
Clarice
(Shouldn't Miss Ludmilla be back from her
expedition already?)
expedition already?)
Clarice
(Hm? That voice... Could it be—)
Welcoming Female Student A
Ludmilla! Welcome back.
Welcoming Female Student B
How was the expedition?
Ludmilla
It went well. I will probably give my report
in class tomorrow.
in class tomorrow.
Ludmilla
Please excuse me, I really need to get some
rest.
rest.
Welcoming Female Student A
Oh, of course. See you tomorrow!
Clarice
I knew it was Miss Ludmilla!
Clarice
But something felt off...even though she
sounded and looked the same as usual.
sounded and looked the same as usual.
Clarice
Hmm... What could it be?
Ludmilla
Hm? Who is it?
Clarice
It's me. Do you have a moment?
Ludmilla
Clara? Of course. Come in.
Clarice
Thank you.
Ludmilla
So, what's got you visiting at such a late
hour?
hour?
Clarice
Sorry, I just happened to spot you a few
moments ago. I brought you some soup.
moments ago. I brought you some soup.
Clarice
I thought you might need something to
invigorate yourself with.
invigorate yourself with.
Ludmilla
Oh, thank you! How did you know I was
craving something hot?
craving something hot?
Clarice
How could I not, I'm—
Clarice
I'm your classmate, after all.
Ludmilla
I'm not too surprised. We do seem to be
on the same wavelength.
on the same wavelength.
Ludmilla
Don't mind if I do, then!
...Mm, this is delicious! Did you make it?
...Mm, this is delicious! Did you make it?
Clarice
Yes, I did. I handpicked the most healthy
and nutritious ingredients for it.
and nutritious ingredients for it.
Ludmilla
Oh, so like medicine, but actually tasty!
It reminds me of something too...
It reminds me of something too...
Ludmilla
Like a distant memory...
Clarice
Here, this is for you.
Ludmilla
Is that what I think it is!?
Clarice
Yes, it is a stuffed Lightling toy.
I thought you might like it.
I thought you might like it.
Ludmilla
Really, now? Yes, I think this will help me
sleep soundly at night.
sleep soundly at night.
Ludmilla
And sleep is essential to improve
performance!
performance!
Ludmilla
I'll gladly accept it, then. For the sake of a
good night's sleep!
good night's sleep!
Clarice
(I see she's trying to hide her fondness for
cute things from her classmates.)
cute things from her classmates.)
Clarice
(You're so silly, Miss!)
Clarice
(I will respect your wishes and not pry
further.)
further.)
Ludmilla
But, you know... It's strange how well you
get me.
get me.
Ludmilla
Maybe we were sisters in a previous life.
Wouldn't that be funny?
Wouldn't that be funny?
Clarice
(Oh, listen to yourself, Miss!
Be still, my beating heart!)
Be still, my beating heart!)
Clarice
(My goodness... I planned to leave after
giving her the soup and the toy, but...)
giving her the soup and the toy, but...)
Clarice
(It won't hurt to stay a little longer, right?)
Clarice
Excuse my curiosity, but may I ask why you
decided to come to this school?
decided to come to this school?
Ludmilla
Because I want to be a knight, of course.
Ludmilla
It's the quickest way for me to help people
in need.
in need.
Ludmilla
My family was against it, though, so I ran
away. Haha...!
away. Haha...!
Clarice
(Yes, it was a very turbulent time for us
all. My actions didn't help, either...)
all. My actions didn't help, either...)
Ludmilla
To be honest, there's still one loose end I
wish I had tied up.
wish I had tied up.
Clarice
What is it?
Ludmilla
Remember when we first met, I said I
knew someone who looked like you?
knew someone who looked like you?
Ludmilla
I was talking about a maid that worked
for my family.
for my family.
Clarice
...
Ludmilla
We did all sorts of things together...
Reading, baking...
Reading, baking...
Ludmilla
The time we spent together was priceless
to me.
to me.
Ludmilla
However, when I left home, we had a fight
and parted on bad terms.
and parted on bad terms.
Ludmilla
I still don't know what she was thinking
back then, but...
back then, but...
Ludmilla
I would be so happy if I could talk to her...
If we could go back to the way we used to be.
If we could go back to the way we used to be.
Clarice
...
Ludmilla
"The sun in the sky..."
Ludmilla
"Comes down from on high..."
Clarice
W-Wha—!
Ludmilla
Oh, sorry. I just remembered this old song.
Ludmilla
Don't tell anyone, but when I first came
here, I had so many sleepless nights.
here, I had so many sleepless nights.
Ludmilla
During those nights, I would think of a
tale that my maid and I read together.
tale that my maid and I read together.
Ludmilla
It was about a princess who lived in
solitude, trapped in a tall tower.
solitude, trapped in a tall tower.
Ludmilla
It feels silly to see myself in her, but now
that I'm here, I feel like I finally belong.
that I'm here, I feel like I finally belong.
Ludmilla
Like I managed to get out from my own
tower.
tower.
Ludmilla
But I'm sure she's still all alone
in hers.
in hers.
Ludmilla
I have to go back for her one day.
Clarice
...!
Ludmilla
Whoa! What's wrong, Clara? Why the
sudden hug?
sudden hug?
Clarice
It's...nothing...
Ludmilla
It can't be nothing. You look so upset.
Are you in pain? Should I call a doctor?
Are you in pain? Should I call a doctor?
Clarice
No, please... This is all I need.
Ludmilla
I see... Hug me all you want, then. It's the
least I can do for you.
least I can do for you.
Clarice
Thank you...
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla... Miss Ludmilla...!)
Legacy
Clarice
Good morning, Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
Oh, you sound happy today! I'm glad
you're well. I was so worried last night.
you're well. I was so worried last night.
Clarice
Thank you. I slept very soundly, so I feel
great.
great.
Ludmilla
By the way, Mr. Sid called in sick today.
Ludmilla
Pretty much all the teachers are also out
on official business.
on official business.
Ludmilla
So, I've been appointed as a temporary
training supervisor for the day.
training supervisor for the day.
Ludmilla
I doubt I'll be able to fill Mr. Sid's shoes,
but I'll do my best regardless.
but I'll do my best regardless.
Clarice
I'm sure you will do great. I can say
that with full confidence.
that with full confidence.
Ludmilla
You think so? That's very encouraging.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Clarice
Oh, no, it's nothing to thank me f—
Ludmilla
What's wrong?
Clarice
I'm fine, I just...felt a twinge of pain.
Ludmilla
That can't be good! I'll take you to the
nurse.
nurse.
Clarice
No, I promise I'm fine. I just need to go to
the bathroom.
the bathroom.
Clarice
What is it? Did you really have to wave at
me across the entire hallway like that?
me across the entire hallway like that?
Clarice
You just interrupted my very important
conversation with Miss Ludmilla!
conversation with Miss Ludmilla!
Rolotia
Sorry, I didn't realize it was that serious...
Clarice
...Never mind. I would appreciate it if you
could just focus and not disturb my progress.
could just focus and not disturb my progress.
Rolotia
What do you mean?
Clarice
Just tell me what you want already.
Why did you call me here?
Why did you call me here?
Finn
We figured you'd have a suspect by now,
so we wanted to check in with you.
so we wanted to check in with you.
Clarice
Oh, that's right. I was supposed to be
searching for the culprit, huh.
searching for the culprit, huh.
Finn
Wait, don't tell me you forgot!?
Clarice
I'm joking. I have been keeping a proper
eye out.
eye out.
Clarice
There is a girl I find suspicious.
She seems to be a student.
She seems to be a student.
Rolotia
But she is not actually one?
Clarice
She's being careful, so her facade is pretty
good.
good.
Clarice
However, I can still sense a difference
between her and the real ones.
between her and the real ones.
Clarice
Learning how to erase your distinguishing
features is the first step for an assassin.
features is the first step for an assassin.
Clarice
Perfect that skill, and you can learn to tell
when someone is doing the same thing.
when someone is doing the same thing.
Finn
So who is this not-student?
Clarice
You scratch my back, and I'll scratch
yours. Tell me what you've found first.
yours. Tell me what you've found first.
Clarice
We may be fighting for the same cause,
but that doesn't mean our arrangement
but that doesn't mean our arrangement
Clarice
should be one-sided.
Finn
Hmm... I guess you're right. Can I leave
this to you, Rolotia?
this to you, Rolotia?
Rolotia
Of course. First, we have sensed that the
time magic we are investigating was cast
time magic we are investigating was cast
Rolotia
in a crude manner.
Rolotia
Most likely, the caster's understanding of
the spell was not thorough enough.
the spell was not thorough enough.
Rolotia
Magic that requires borrowing power from
a Primordial has strict requirements.
a Primordial has strict requirements.
Rolotia
It can shatter and disappear with even
the slightest misstep.
the slightest misstep.
Rolotia
However, the spell was completed thanks to
a condition that allows a certain level of
a condition that allows a certain level of
Rolotia
inaccuracy.
Clarice
Namely?
Rolotia
I expect the caster's target date was today,
but the spell sent them back a few days
but the spell sent them back a few days
Rolotia
too far instead.
Rolotia
These are the conclusions I have drawn
from studying the traces of magic.
from studying the traces of magic.
Finn
So, something big will be happening today...
or someone's going to make it happen.
or someone's going to make it happen.
Clarice
And all we have to do is solve whatever
it is.
it is.
Rolotia
Correct. If we unravel the caster's desire,
we can undo their magic and return safely
we can undo their magic and return safely
Rolotia
to our original time.
Clarice
Return...
Clarice
(We'd have to pretend nothing ever
happened here...)
happened here...)
Clarice
(And that includes the precious time I spent
with Miss Ludmilla.)
with Miss Ludmilla.)
Clarice
(It's fine... I should be fine with that...
And yet...)
And yet...)
Alarm
RING RING RING RING RING!
Finn
What is that? Did someone trip the
alarm!?
alarm!?
Rolotia
A monster, perhaps...?
Clarice
If it's a monster...then Miss Ludmilla
will be fighting it!
will be fighting it!
Monster
GRAAAWRRRGH!
Frightened Female Student A
Eeeeeeeeek!!!
Frightened Male Student A
What is a monster doing here!?
Frightened Male Student B
Th-This is not a drill, is it...?
Frightened Male Student B
We need to get the teachers!
Wait, they're all out on business...
Wait, they're all out on business...
Frightened Male Student B
And Mr. Sid's sick...
Frightened Male Student C
This is the worst timing ever!
Frightened Female Student C
H-Help! Somebody help!
Ludmilla
We'd need to get in formation for a monster
of this size... No, there's no time.
of this size... No, there's no time.
Ludmilla
Pretty much no one here has been in a
real battle, either...
real battle, either...
Ludmilla
I guess I have no choice but to fight it
myself!
myself!
Clarice
No! That's much too dangerous!
Ludmilla
Clara, you need to evacuate as well.
I have to stay. I can't abandon the school!
I have to stay. I can't abandon the school!
Clarice
Then let me stay with you!
Ludmilla
...You really are such a character.
To be honest, I could really use the help.
To be honest, I could really use the help.
Ludmilla
Run if you think things are getting too
dangerous, though!
dangerous, though!
Clarice
(I would never abandon you.
I offer my entire life to you, Miss!)
I offer my entire life to you, Miss!)
Evan
The orphanage is over there. I gotta fight,
too!
too!
Finn
Evan, wait!
Evan
Don't try to stop me! I'm technically
a knight too!
a knight too!
Evan
I'm learning how to fight from Mr. Sid!
Finn
I know. You'll make a fine knight with
your bravery in the face of adversity.
your bravery in the face of adversity.
Finn
But that's exactly why you need to
protect what needs to be protected!
protect what needs to be protected!
Evan
What needs to be protected?
Finn
Everyone in the orphanage, right?
Help them evacuate.
Help them evacuate.
Evan
Ngh... But—
Rolotia
Leave the monster to us.
Evan
Are you sure?
Rolotia
Yes. We promise we'll defeat it.
Evan
Okay. You'd better not die on me!
Rolotia
We won't. We are a lot stronger than we
look.
look.
Rolotia
I trust you can handle things here, future
hero.
hero.
Evan
You bet! I got this!
Finn
Let's go find Clarice. We're dropping
right into battle!
right into battle!
Rolotia
Lead the way!
Clarice
Ngh... This monster's tough...
Ludmilla
We'd usually need a battalion for something
like that...
like that...
Monster
GROOOAAARRRGH!
Finn
Haaaaaah!!!
Monster
GRR... GRAAAAAAGH!
Ludmilla
You're...not students, are you.
Wait, did you come from the orphanage!?
Wait, did you come from the orphanage!?
Finn
That's not important! What matters is
whether we can take that thing down!
whether we can take that thing down!
Ludmilla
...True. You do look like you know what
you're doing. Thanks for pitching in!
you're doing. Thanks for pitching in!
Finn
No problem!
Rolotia, how long can you stop time for?
Rolotia, how long can you stop time for?
Rolotia
I am only authorized for a few seconds.
Clarice
That's plenty. Please work your magic
when it's attacking.
when it's attacking.
Clarice
That's when its guard should be at its
weakest.
weakest.
Clarice
We'll deliver the strongest blows we can
muster while it's frozen still.
muster while it's frozen still.
Ludmilla
I have so many questions, but let's go with
that plan!
that plan!
Monster
GROAAAAAAAAARRRGH!!!
Finn
Heads up!
Rolotia
In the name of Chronos...
Stand still, o Time!
Stand still, o Time!
Monster
GROAR—
Rolotia
Now!
Clarice
Take that!!!
Finn
Haaaaaah!!!
Ludmilla
Let's see how you like me at my full
strength! Haaaaaaaaahhh!!!
strength! Haaaaaaaaahhh!!!
Ludmilla
How is its skin so tough? My sword could
barely scratch it!
barely scratch it!
Ludmilla
Everyone, be care—
Rolotia
Ludmilla, watch out!
No, it's too late—
No, it's too late—
Monster
GRAAARRRGHHH!!!
Ludmilla
Dam—Guh!
Finn
Our attack didn't work!?
Rolotia, behind you!
Rolotia, behind you!
Rolotia
Huh?
Monster
GROOOAAAGH!!!
Finn
Agh...!
Rolotia
Finn! You didn't have to cover for me!
Are you alright!?
Are you alright!?
Finn
Yeah... Somehow...
Finn
(This monster should not be that strong...)
Finn
(Unless...it's under an Aeon Lord's
influence?)
influence?)
Finn
(If it had been a subject of Ossia's
experiments with the Aeon Thorns,
experiments with the Aeon Thorns,
Finn
that would explain this strength...)
Monster
GRAAARRRGH!!!
Clarice
How dare you...!
Clarice
How dare you hurt the person I care about
the most! You won't get away with this!
the most! You won't get away with this!
Ludmilla
No... Don't go...by yourself...!
Monster
GROOOOOOAAARRR!!!
Clarice
...So fast! Agh!
Clarice
(How is it so agile with a body that huge!?)
Clarice
(And that attack... Just enough force to
shatter a human body...)
shatter a human body...)
Clarice
(I managed to predict its moves and avoid
a head-on hit, but...)
a head-on hit, but...)
Clarice
Ngh... Agh...
Clarice
(I can't breathe... I can't move...
At this rate—)
At this rate—)
Ludmilla
R-Run...!
Run...Clarice!
Run...Clarice!
Clarice
(Did she just...!? No, I'm not thinking
clearly. I must be imagining things.)
clearly. I must be imagining things.)
Clarice
(Still, I'm so glad I got to hear her call my
name in my final moments...)
name in my final moments...)
Clarice
Goodbye, Miss Ludmilla...
Clarice
I've always loved you...
Sid
Don't give up just yet!
Haaaaaahhh!!!
Haaaaaahhh!!!
Monster
GRR... GRAAAUUUGH!!!
Sid
It's much too early for you to die on us...
Hahh... Hahh...
Hahh... Hahh...
Clarice
How... How did you get here?
Sid
Haha, I can't just lay in bed when my
precious students are in trouble, can I?
precious students are in trouble, can I?
Sid
It's alright now! I got this.
Clarice
(He's swaying so much he looks like he
could collapse at any moment.)
could collapse at any moment.)
Clarice
(He's clearly in no condition to be fighting
now...)
now...)
Clarice
(So how does he still look so confident,
facing off against a monster like that?)
facing off against a monster like that?)
Sid
Hey, big guy! How dare you hurt my
students!
students!
Sid
You're dancing with me now! Bring it!
Monster
GRRRRRR...
Monster
GRAAAAAARGHHH!!!
Sid
Urgh... That wasn't half bad!
Sid
Haha, I'm not even sure I could beat you
in perfect health.
in perfect health.
Sid
I've got my pride as a teacher and a knight,
though, so I can't afford to lose.
though, so I can't afford to lose.
Sid
Sorry, but I need you dead, and I'm willing
to give my life to make that happen!
to give my life to make that happen!
Sid
Now, give me your best shot!
Sid
Hahh... Hahh... Hahh...
Monster
Groar...graaagh...grargh...
Finn
He defeated that monster all by himself...?
Finn
Incredible... He really put his life on the line
to take it down!
to take it down!
Evan
Mr. Sid...
Mr. Sid!
Mr. Sid!
Rolotia
Stay back, Evan! Don't look...
Evan
Shut up! Stop treating me like a kid!
Rolotia
You are a kid!
Even if you're skilled enough to be a knight!
Even if you're skilled enough to be a knight!
Rolotia
Please, Evan. You need to understand.
Evan
I don't get it... This is all so...
Ludmilla
Mr. Sid...!
Sid
Don't look...so sad. I'm happy I was...
able to protect...you all...
able to protect...you all...
Ludmilla
If—
If only I were stronger...!
If only I were stronger...!
Sid
No... It's not...your fault. You've...done
plenty. I'm...so proud...of you.
plenty. I'm...so proud...of you.
Sid
You have...what it takes...to protect...
everyone. I leave them...in your hands...
everyone. I leave them...in your hands...
Sid
Haha... Just look at...the sky.
Weather's great...eh? Not a bad day...to...
Weather's great...eh? Not a bad day...to...
Sid
...
Ludmilla
Sir...? SIR!!!
Clarice
(He's not breathing anymore. He sacrificed
his own life to protect his students, huh...)
his own life to protect his students, huh...)
Ludmilla
...
Female Student A
No... Not Mr. Sid...
Not our ace...!
Not our ace...!
Male Student A
What if another monster attacks now?
What do we do!?
What do we do!?
Rolotia
Oh, no... The loss of their leader is making
them panic...
them panic...
Ludmilla
...Attention! We must stay vigilant!
Ludmilla
Advanced course students, guard the gate.
Everyone else, check if anyone got injured.
Everyone else, check if anyone got injured.
Finn
Ludmilla...
Ludmilla
We must work together to protect the
school! This is how we can honor Mr. Sid!
school! This is how we can honor Mr. Sid!
Female Student A
She's right. We can't let Mr. Sid die in
vain!
vain!
Male Student A
We can do this! Even if Mr. Sid is no
longer with us...!
longer with us...!
Clarice
(Miss Ludmilla... You're trying so hard to
keep everyone together, even though you're
keep everyone together, even though you're
Clarice
probably hurting the most right now...)
Clarice
(You really are something...)
Finn
Ludmilla, is there anything we can do
to—
to—
Finn
What's going on!? The space around us
is...crumbling!?
is...crumbling!?
Rolotia
The time reversal magic has been undone!
The spacetime is restoring itself!
The spacetime is restoring itself!
Rolotia
We will be taken away soon, too.
Clarice
So...this means goodbye.
Ludmilla
Goodbye? What do you mean?
Clarice
Ludmilla... Although the time we spent
together was short, I really enjoyed it.
together was short, I really enjoyed it.
Clarice
Unfortunately, this marks the end of it.
Ludmilla
...You're going to leave me, too?
Clarice
(She's shaking... What wouldn't I do to be
able to stay and comfort her...)
able to stay and comfort her...)
Clarice
Whatever hurdles come your way, I know
you can overcome them...Miss Ludmilla.
you can overcome them...Miss Ludmilla.
Clarice
I know better than anyone how strong
and kind you are.
and kind you are.
Clarice
You're going to be okay.
Ludmilla
Are you...Clarice?
Clarice
...
Clarice
No, I am not the Clarice you speak of.
Clarice
We will meet again...even though it may
take a while for that day to come.
take a while for that day to come.
Clarice
Until then—
Please, hold on.
Please, hold on.
Ludmilla
...Alright. I'll become stronger and make
sure I survive until then.
sure I survive until then.
Ludmilla
I still have to go back for the girl in the
tower, too.
tower, too.
Evan
Mr. Sid... If only I were stronger...I would
have killed that monster!
have killed that monster!
Evan
Why did it have to be Mr. Sid... I hate this!
I hate that monster! I hate everything!
I hate that monster! I hate everything!
Evan
I hate...myself...for being so weak...
Aaaaargh!
Aaaaargh!
Rolotia
Evan... You mustn't obsess over strength.
And hatred only breeds great sadness.
And hatred only breeds great sadness.
Rolotia
I am sure Mr. Sid would not want that
for you.
for you.
Evan
What do I do then, huh!?
What do I do...
What do I do...
Rolotia
No matter what, please don't forget the
kindness in your heart.
kindness in your heart.
Rolotia
Always remind yourself of what true
strength is.
strength is.
Evan
I don't get it... I don't get any of this...
Evan
Waaah...
Mr. Sid...
Mr. Sid...
Rolotia
I know you have what it takes, Evan.
Some Things Don't Change
Rolotia
Is this our original timeline...?
Rolotia
Hmm, it seems I was returned first due to
my high affinity with time magic.
my high affinity with time magic.
Ludmilla
Lady Rolotia!
Rolotia
No school uniform... I presume it's the
present-day Ludmilla, then.
present-day Ludmilla, then.
Ludmilla
You and Finn disappeared so suddenly,
I was worried.
I was worried.
Ludmilla
From the looks of things, my guess is you
were time-traveling, right?
were time-traveling, right?
Rolotia
Yes. We borrowed the power of Chronos
the Primordial of Time and followed
the Primordial of Time and followed
Rolotia
our culprit...to the Red Dragon Academy,
nine years ago.
nine years ago.
Ludmilla
Nine years ago...
Rolotia
We haven't a moment to waste! The culprit
may have already returned.
may have already returned.
Ludmilla
Roger that. Please fill me in while we walk.
Ludmilla
I see. So it was all about the day Mr. Sid...
stopped the attack.
stopped the attack.
Rolotia
Clarice mentioned noticing a possible
suspect.
suspect.
Rolotia
A woman who disguised herself as a
student.
student.
Ludmilla
So, it's probably a woman who was at this
school back then, and is still associated
school back then, and is still associated
Ludmilla
with it now.
Rolotia
Yes, most likely.
Ludmilla
In that case, it can only be one person.
???
I failed... I can't believe it... How could this
happen?
happen?
???
My plan was perfect!
I should have been able to save him...!
I should have been able to save him...!
Rolotia
You mean, with time magic?
???
Ah!
Ludmilla
So it was you, Lea.
Lea
Ludmilla!? And...who might you be?
Rolotia
I am Rolotia, former Avatar of Chronos, the
Primordial of Time. I am here on his order,
Primordial of Time. I am here on his order,
Rolotia
to investigate the disturbances in
spacetime.
spacetime.
Lea
Chronos the Primordial? I have only
heard that name in rumors and books
heard that name in rumors and books
Lea
during my research...
Rolotia
So, you admit that you were the one who
was abusing time reversal magic?
was abusing time reversal magic?
Lea
Yes. I did it all to change that day.
But I failed...
But I failed...
Lea
I couldn't save Mr. Sid...
Lea
He was supposed to just drink the potion
I prepared and sleep the whole day away...
I prepared and sleep the whole day away...
Rolotia
So that's why he couldn't even stand
properly! You gave him some potion—
properly! You gave him some potion—
Lea
I did it to save him!
Ludmilla
We never spoke much during our school
days, but I knew you were fond of him.
days, but I knew you were fond of him.
Ludmilla
I saw you striking conversation with him
more than one normally would.
more than one normally would.
Lea
Yes. I've loved him for a very long time...
That's why I had to save him!
That's why I had to save him!
Lea
But I couldn't... My magic wasn't enough.
Rolotia
Time reversal magic is one of the most
carefully guarded secret techniques.
carefully guarded secret techniques.
Rolotia
Only a handful of magicians could ever
harness it.
harness it.
Rolotia
You must have worked extremely hard to
learn it with neither a teacher nor help.
learn it with neither a teacher nor help.
Rolotia
I acknowledge your efforts, but the only
thing you can gain by trying to turn back
thing you can gain by trying to turn back
Rolotia
the clock is more sorrow.
Rolotia
I also once manipulated time to try and
save the one I loved.
save the one I loved.
Rolotia
I didn't succeed either.
Lea
So, you want me to just give up?
Lea
Never! I'll keep trying, as many times as I
have to!
have to!
Lea
I'll do it over again and again, until he can
have the happy ending he deserves!
have the happy ending he deserves!
Ludmilla
I'm sorry, Lea.
Lea
...What for?
Ludmilla
If I had just defeated that monster, then
Mr. Sid wouldn't have died.
Mr. Sid wouldn't have died.
Ludmilla
I apologize.
Lea
What good will that do!?
Ludmilla
Let me ask you one question.
Ludmilla
Did Mr. Sid ask you to do this when he
died?
died?
Lea
Well...no.
Ludmilla
I thought so. He would never wish for
something like this.
something like this.
Ludmilla
The last thing he would want is for
someone to sacrifice themself for his sake.
someone to sacrifice themself for his sake.
Ludmilla
He would rather be the one sacrificed if it
meant he could save a life.
meant he could save a life.
Lea
Are you trying to imply that I'm sullying
his memory!?
his memory!?
Ludmilla
Think about it. What would he say to you,
knowing what you've done?
knowing what you've done?
Lea
He'd... He...
Lea
N-No, but I... I just...wanted him to live!
Rolotia
Lea, take a look at this. We found it while
investigating the past.
investigating the past.
Rolotia
I think it is something that you need to
see.
see.
Lea
A training logbook?
In Mr. Sid's handwriting...?
In Mr. Sid's handwriting...?
Lea
He's written about all his students in
great detail, down to the daily nothings...
great detail, down to the daily nothings...
Training Logbook
"Lea is kind and attentive. Yesterday, I
saw her watering some flowers that
saw her watering some flowers that
Training Logbook
usually nobody pays mind to. Today, she
gave candy to a girl at the orphanage."
gave candy to a girl at the orphanage."
Training Logbook
"She can be a little moody at times, but
she's very bright and talented."
she's very bright and talented."
Training Logbook
"I have high hopes for her in the future."
Lea
He's written about me, too...
Rolotia
He has revealed his honest thoughts at
the end as well.
the end as well.
Training Logbook
"I love all of my students. I would be more
than willing to give my life for them."
than willing to give my life for them."
Lea
Mr. Sid...
Lea
That's right... That's the kind of man you
were. Right until the very end...
were. Right until the very end...
Lea
I heard that those who abuse time magic
will be punished by the Primordial.
will be punished by the Primordial.
Lea
I assume the same will apply to me?
Rolotia
No. Your magic was not strong enough to
affect time to a serious degree.
affect time to a serious degree.
Rolotia
If you promise to never use it again, I will
keep quiet about this to Chronos.
keep quiet about this to Chronos.
Lea
I see... So, in the end, I wasn't able to
change anything.
change anything.
Lea
Not Mr. Sid, not myself, not time...
Ludmilla
Leave Lea to us. We won't court-martial
her, she just seems to need the mental
her, she just seems to need the mental
Ludmilla
support we can provide.
Rolotia
Yes, do take care of her. I wish her the
best, as a fellow user of time magic.
best, as a fellow user of time magic.
Ludmilla
Of course.
Clarice
MISS LUDMILLAAAAAA!!!
Ludmilla
C-Clarice!? What's the matter?
You don't have to hug me so hard!
You don't have to hug me so hard!
Clarice
It's alright now, Miss! I'll be there for you
until the day I die!
until the day I die!
Clarice
I'll never leave your side, never ever!
Ludmilla
How am I supposed to react to that...?
Finn, help me.
Finn, help me.
Finn
A lot happened nine years ago. I think you
should probably just indulge her for now.
should probably just indulge her for now.
Ludmilla
Alright, I suppose. Clarice, would you
like to read a picture book with me?
like to read a picture book with me?
Clarice
I would! We could lay on your bed and
read it together! Kuhuhu, kuhuhu♪
read it together! Kuhuhu, kuhuhu♪
Ludmilla
(I was so young, nine years ago...
So, so young.)
So, so young.)
Ludmilla
(All this time, I've been following this path,
trying so hard to get closer to you, but...)
trying so hard to get closer to you, but...)
Ludmilla
(I still don't feel like I'm anywhere near
that.)
that.)
Ludmilla
(I wish I could know...am I leading my life
like you did yours, Mr. Sid?)
like you did yours, Mr. Sid?)
Ludmilla
Haha. It's not like me to get so
sentimental.
sentimental.
Ludmilla
Please watch over me, sir!
I'm going to become a hero!
I'm going to become a hero!
Ludmilla
I'm going to become the kind of person I've
always admired you for being...
always admired you for being...
Male Student Exiting Class A
Finallyyy, freedooooom∼
Male Student Exiting Class B
Until the afternoon, anyway. Let's go get
lunch before our drills!
lunch before our drills!
Clarice
(I guess no matter the era, students will
always stay the same.)
always stay the same.)
Mild Female Student
U-Um, Clarice?
Clarice
Oh.
Can I help you?
Can I help you?
Mild Female Student
W-Would you like to have lunch with us?
I-If you don't mind, that is.
I-If you don't mind, that is.
Clarice
Lunch, huh...
Mild Female Student
Oh, are you busy? I'm so sorry!
Clarice
No, I'm not. Sure.
Mild Female Student
R-Really!?
Clarice
Yes, I don't mind.
It's such a nice and sunny day too.
It's such a nice and sunny day too.
Mild Female Student
O-Oh my gosh! Yay!
Clarice
Kuhuhu♪
Alright, let's head outside, then.
Alright, let's head outside, then.
Mild Female Student
Okay!
Clarice
(Mr. Sid, I'm going to try and open my life
up to other people.)
up to other people.)
Clarice
(I'm sure it's what Miss Ludmilla would
want as well.)
want as well.)
Kind Female Student
Clarice! Over here!
Clarice
Alright, alright, I'm coming.
Finn
What's got you looking so serious, Rolotia?
Finn
What's in that book?
Rolotia
Have a look, Finn.
Finn
"Red Dragon Knights Records"?
Rolotia
Look at who I have just found in here.
Finn
Evan Cole... Wait, as in Evan from the
orphanage!?
orphanage!?
Rolotia
The very same.
Rolotia
At a young age, he was promoted to
second-in-command of the Fifth Regiment.
second-in-command of the Fifth Regiment.
Rolotia
He also received a medal for his valiant
rescue efforts at Silverlodge.
rescue efforts at Silverlodge.
Rolotia
However...
Finn
He was mortally wounded while fighting
a monster...during the Pandemonium.
a monster...during the Pandemonium.
Finn
Maybe he could have been spared if we'd
managed to put an end to it quicker...
managed to put an end to it quicker...
Rolotia
Look here, though, Finn. It says that he
was a fine knight, beloved by both his
was a fine knight, beloved by both his
Rolotia
comrades and the citizens he served.
Finn
And he'd often tell people to "have a hero's
kindness"...
kindness"...
Rolotia
So he didn't let himself be blinded by
hatred. He uncovered his true strength.
hatred. He uncovered his true strength.
Finn
Yeah, definitely.
He became a hero, just like he wanted.
He became a hero, just like he wanted.
Rolotia
That he did...
Rolotia
...
Finn
Are you okay?
Rolotia
Hehe. They'll surely laugh at me if I let
my face be stained with tears for too long.
my face be stained with tears for too long.
Rolotia
I must look to the future!
Finn
We have to live our best lives in our time
too. For all the heroes that came before us.
too. For all the heroes that came before us.
Rolotia
Yes, you're right.
Rolotia
It is our duty to cherish our lives in
these times—our times!
these times—our times!