Glitter, Guile, and Glory
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Rizette
Alright. This should be enough wild herbs.
I'd like to get some meat too, but...
I'd like to get some meat too, but...
Rizette
I haven't seen many signs of animals today.
Because of the Bergarian Empire, maybe?
Because of the Bergarian Empire, maybe?
Rizette
No, I'm just overthinking things.
Rizette
I've gotten rusty at hunting. I've been doing
nothing but fighting since the Pandemonium.
nothing but fighting since the Pandemonium.
Rizette
It's going to be dark soon. I should give up
for today.
for today.
Rizette
...I'm getting hungry now too.
Time to head home.
Time to head home.
Rizette
Theo, I'm back!
Theo
Welcome back, Riz!
Just a sec, I'm almost done with the repairs.
Just a sec, I'm almost done with the repairs.
Rizette
You're fixing the hole in the house?
Thanks, Theo.
Thanks, Theo.
Theo
Yeah. You looked cold the other day, so this
should keep the draft out, at least.
should keep the draft out, at least.
Theo
I can't return it to the way it was before,
but this is still our home.
but this is still our home.
Rizette
I know...
Anyway, let's get dinner ready.
Anyway, let's get dinner ready.
Rizette
You're about to cook, right? I'll help.
Here's everything I found today.
Here's everything I found today.
Theo
Wow, you gathered a lot!
Rizette
I couldn't hunt anything, but at least I found
vegetables and berries...
vegetables and berries...
Theo
Don't worry, it happens.
Could you light the fire for me?
Could you light the fire for me?
Rizette
Sure! Fire... heed my call...
Alright, that looks about strong enough.
Alright, that looks about strong enough.
Theo
I'm sorry I still can't use any
offensive magic.
offensive magic.
Theo
No matter how much I practice, I can't
manage any elemental magic. I'm pathetic.
manage any elemental magic. I'm pathetic.
Rizette
Hey, now. Don't apologize. You know I'm
always happy to help.
always happy to help.
Rizette
Don't worry. As long as you keep practicing,
one day you'll succeed.
one day you'll succeed.
Theo
Right... Thanks, Riz.
I'll have dinner ready right away.
I'll have dinner ready right away.
Rizette
Wow, that was delicious!
Your cooking's just the best!
Your cooking's just the best!
Rizette
Now, let's start the meeting of the Blue
Dragon Knights! Vice Captain, any updates?
Dragon Knights! Vice Captain, any updates?
Theo
Oh, stop it. It's still just us, right? We don't
need those fancy titles.
need those fancy titles.
Rizette
Don't be like that! We're just starting out.
You have to get used to this while you can.
You have to get used to this while you can.
Theo
I've been going around the nearby villages,
gathering weapons and armor.
gathering weapons and armor.
Theo
I finally got 15 people's worth of equipment.
It's mismatched, but it's all usable.
It's mismatched, but it's all usable.
Theo
Also, I saw some Bergarian soldiers flying
into the larger towns.
into the larger towns.
Theo
I didn't see any signs of fighting, so they're
probably under the Empire's control.
probably under the Empire's control.
Theo
What about you, Captain?
Rizette
Captain, huh... Sigh.
I have to get used to this, too...
I have to get used to this, too...
Rizette
I saw some soldiers myself. There are a few
big cities in the direction they went.
big cities in the direction they went.
Rizette
With a base of operations secured, they'll
eventually invade the small villages, too.
eventually invade the small villages, too.
Theo
They're closing in on us...
This place isn't going to be safe forever.
This place isn't going to be safe forever.
Rizette
How frustrating. I've always relied on Astrid
and Ludmilla, but I'm helpless on my own.
and Ludmilla, but I'm helpless on my own.
Rizette
Astrid even plunged head-first into danger
to let us escape. And now...
to let us escape. And now...
Theo
It's okay, I'm here with you. This burden
isn't yours alone to bear.
isn't yours alone to bear.
Theo
We're looking for members every day and
stocking up resources. It's a step forward.
stocking up resources. It's a step forward.
Rizette
Thanks. Yeah, we're going to save
everyone! I don't have time to mope!
everyone! I don't have time to mope!
Theo
...Hm? What's that sound? It sounds like...
Bergarian flying soldiers?!
Bergarian flying soldiers?!
Rizette
Huh?! Douse the fire! We have to stay
quiet until they're gone...
quiet until they're gone...
Theo
Right, got it.
Rizette
(I can't believe the enemy's already here...
Please...! Don't find us...!)
Please...! Don't find us...!)
Theo
...
Rizette
...
Theo
Looks like they're gone. I don't think they
were looking for us.
were looking for us.
Theo
But I've seen more soldiers around here
lately. We can't hide in this house forever.
lately. We can't hide in this house forever.
Rizette
This might be why all the animals in the
forest are gone.
forest are gone.
Rizette
What do we do now? We don't have
anywhere else to hide...
anywhere else to hide...
Theo
——Let's go north.
Rizette
North?
To the mountains?
To the mountains?
Theo
Yeah. There should still be Rigland nobles
living there.
living there.
Rizette
Why? I heard that all the nobles had
escaped with their riches already.
escaped with their riches already.
Theo
That's true, but it's different in the
north.
north.
Theo
It takes a lot of manpower to transport all
that gold down a mountain slope.
that gold down a mountain slope.
Theo
There wouldn't have been time to gather
enough people with the Empire attacking.
enough people with the Empire attacking.
Rizette
They couldn't run, or risk getting caught
and having all their goods stolen, either.
and having all their goods stolen, either.
Theo
That's right. They only had two choices:
Fight, or lay low and hope to escape notice.
Fight, or lay low and hope to escape notice.
Theo
Now that the Red Dragon Knights are gone,
not many people are willing to fight.
not many people are willing to fight.
Theo
But you're one of the heroes who stopped
the Pandemonium. They'll probably help us.
the Pandemonium. They'll probably help us.
Rizette
I guess there's no other choice... It's not
like us to sit and wait around, anyway.
like us to sit and wait around, anyway.
Rizette
We rose against the Pandemonium before.
We'll rise again. Let's go north, Theo.
We'll rise again. Let's go north, Theo.
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Theo
Phew... We finally made it. We've been
walking for days.
walking for days.
Theo
At least the Bergarians will have trouble
with the terrain here, too.
with the terrain here, too.
Rizette
Is that it? The mansion of the wealthiest
family in the north?
family in the north?
Theo
Yeah. Apparently the mines in the area
produce a lot of magic stones.
produce a lot of magic stones.
Rizette
I see. You can't take mines with you, so
they'd have no choice but to bunker down.
they'd have no choice but to bunker down.
Theo
Exactly. Now, let's go and introduce
ourselves.
ourselves.
Rizette
Wait, Theo! Something's not right.
That's a lot of soldiers...
That's a lot of soldiers...
Theo
Are those... Bergarian soldiers?!
Rizette
No way...! They've already advanced this
far into the mountains?
far into the mountains?
Theo
...Should we go back?
Rizette
I'm curious, though. Why would Bergaria
send soldiers all the way here?
send soldiers all the way here?
Rizette
There's no reason to set up a base here.
Something's up.
Something's up.
Theo
True... It's a bit risky, but this might be
worth investigating.
worth investigating.
Rizette
If we're going to sneak in, now's our
chance. The whole mansion's in chaos.
chance. The whole mansion's in chaos.
Theo
Yeah, even the servants are running in
and out.
and out.
Rizette
There are probably some villagers from
nearby, too.
nearby, too.
Theo
We should blend right in.
Rizette
!
Theo, get down.
Theo, get down.
Theo
Huh? What's wrong?!
Rizette
It's a big carriage. There's a lot of people
following behind it, too.
following behind it, too.
Rizette
Let's try to blend into the back of the line.
I'll disguise myself as a maid.
I'll disguise myself as a maid.
Theo
Okay. I'll pretend to be a stable boy.
Bergarian Soldier
Take the luggage off the carriage!
Hurry it up!
Hurry it up!
Rizette
(There's a pile of maid uniforms in here...
Well, I'll just help myself, then.)
Well, I'll just help myself, then.)
Rizette
(The size is perfect. Alright, now I'll be able
to get myself into the mansion!)
to get myself into the mansion!)
Bergarian Soldier
Hey, maid! Quit messing around! Get
busy carrying!
busy carrying!
Rizette
Y-Yes, sir!
Right away, sir!
Right away, sir!
Rizette
(These gowns are beautiful! And there are
so many... Who do they belong to?)
so many... Who do they belong to?)
Rizette
(I'll have to get close to someone important
to get any useful information...)
to get any useful information...)
Rizette
(Okay. I'll carry the most expensive-looking
dress, then!)
dress, then!)
Rizette
(I just followed the other servants with
dresses. Can I just leave this here?)
dresses. Can I just leave this here?)
Maid
You there.
Yes, I'm speaking to you!
Yes, I'm speaking to you!
Rizette
U-Um... Me?
Maid
Yes, you. That dress doesn't go there.
Bring it into the back room.
Bring it into the back room.
Rizette
Oh! Yes, ma'am! Er... Which room is that?
There are so many...
There are so many...
Maid
My goodness... Follow me, I'll show you.
Rizette
Thank you!
Maid
I don't think I've seen you before.
Rizette
U-Uh... I was just brought in today with the
carriage. That's why I'm confused.
carriage. That's why I'm confused.
Maid
From the plains, then? The trip must have
been tough. Here, let me show you around.
been tough. Here, let me show you around.
Maid
Lord Valen is moving here from Bergaria.
That dress belongs to his daughter, Gloria.
That dress belongs to his daughter, Gloria.
Rizette
He's moving from the Bergarian Empire...?
Why would he move to such a remote place?
Why would he move to such a remote place?
Rizette
There are many much nicer mansions in
Rigland proper.
Rigland proper.
Maid
It's not for me to know, of course. But I did
hear the Lord's maid say something.
hear the Lord's maid say something.
Rizette
What did she say?
Maid
That the ore in these mines
can be used to forge magical weapons.
can be used to forge magical weapons.
Rizette
(Magical weapons...?!)
Rizette
So the weapons the Bergarians use
draw power from magical stones?
draw power from magical stones?
Maid
That's what I heard. Weapons made with
magical ore are selling very well.
magical ore are selling very well.
Maid
Lord Valen is a weapons merchant, you see.
But he hasn't been doing well lately.
But he hasn't been doing well lately.
Rizette
What do you mean?
Maid
Lord Valen says the ores here are weaker
than he expected, according to his maid.
than he expected, according to his maid.
Maid
He's been in such a temper lately. The poor
woman has been having a terrible time of it.
woman has been having a terrible time of it.
Rizette
(The Empire has already started stealing
resources from Rigland...!)
resources from Rigland...!)
Rizette
(I can't let this go on. I need to do
something... But what?)
something... But what?)
Maid
Here, this is the place. You said you're a
Riglander, right? I'm sorry for all this.
Riglander, right? I'm sorry for all this.
Rizette
Oh, it's okay... Thank you for your help.
Rizette
(The situation just keeps getting worse...
I can't give up yet, though!)
I can't give up yet, though!)
Rizette
Um, where should I put this gown...?
???
My, there certainly are a lot of you!
Which of you will be my handmaid?
Which of you will be my handmaid?
Slim Maid
Lady Gloria?! We are still in the middle of
cleaning. Please, wait in another room.
cleaning. Please, wait in another room.
Gloria
I've waited quite long enough! If you won't
assign me a maid, I'll do it myself.
assign me a maid, I'll do it myself.
Gloria
I want someone with good taste. Whoever
has my favorite gown will be my handmaid!
has my favorite gown will be my handmaid!
Rizette
(She's looking at me...!
Is this her favorite gown?)
Is this her favorite gown?)
Rizette
(Wait! I wanted to eavesdrop on her, not
serve as her personal maid!)
serve as her personal maid!)
Gloria
This one! This is my favorite gown! Good.
You'll be my handmaid, and that's final!
You'll be my handmaid, and that's final!
Rizette
(Sigh... This is the worst.)
Gloria
Let's get to know each other, hm? Everyone,
you can put my dresses away tomorrow.
you can put my dresses away tomorrow.
Head Maid
Yes, my Lady.
We will leave you to your business.
We will leave you to your business.
Gloria
Heehee. We'll be spending every day
together from now on.
together from now on.
Rizette
(Every day...?! How am I ever going to
get out of this?!)
get out of this?!)
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Rizette
So, um... What would you like me to do?
Gloria
Is this your first time working as a maid?
You don't seem very used to it.
You don't seem very used to it.
Rizette
Yes, my Lady. I'm quite nervous...
Gloria
Are you from a nearby village? I heard my
father seized women to be our maids.
father seized women to be our maids.
Rizette
Err... I'm...
Gloria
But you seem different from the others.
Your expressions... No, your bearing?
Your expressions... No, your bearing?
Gloria
I can tell that you've been through things
normal people couldn't bear. Right?
normal people couldn't bear. Right?
Rizette
(She's perceptive. I'm going to have to be
careful with her...)
careful with her...)
Gloria
Oh! Perhaps you're a daughter of a
fallen noble?! Is that it?
fallen noble?! Is that it?
Rizette
(And she has quite the imagination, it seems.
Oh well, I'll play along.)
Oh well, I'll play along.)
Rizette
Yes, my Lady. I'm surprised you could tell.
Gloria
I knew it! That's why you aren't used to
working as a maid. What's your name?
working as a maid. What's your name?
Rizette
It's Rizette, my Lady.
Gloria
Oh, a very Rigland name. Your parents must
have been very loyal to their country.
have been very loyal to their country.
Rizette
(Before she suspects anything, I should turn
down the offer to be her handmaid.)
down the offer to be her handmaid.)
Rizette
My Lady, I fear I'm unfit to be your maid.
You said you desired someone of taste...
You said you desired someone of taste...
Rizette
But I have no interest in fashion, and no
knowledge of cosmetics.
knowledge of cosmetics.
Rizette
(That's the truth, at least. It never crossed
my mind when I was in the Knights.)
my mind when I was in the Knights.)
Rizette
I won't be any help to you in such matters.
So it's best if you chose another girl...
So it's best if you chose another girl...
Gloria
My, what a waste! You don't realize how
beautiful you are, do you?!
beautiful you are, do you?!
Rizette
Pardon...?
Gloria
Very well, let me teach you all about the
world of fashion! Sit right here.
world of fashion! Sit right here.
Rizette
Well, um...
Gloria
I won't hear another word.
Sit!
Sit!
Rizette
Yes, ma'am!
Gloria
As my handmaid, you must look as beautiful
as I do. Now, close your eyes.
as I do. Now, close your eyes.
Rizette
I'm your servant, Lady Gloria! It's my job to
serve you... This isn't right.
serve you... This isn't right.
Gloria
All of my previous maids were too scared of
Father to speak properly to me.
Father to speak properly to me.
Gloria
I had friends in Bergaria, but since coming
to Rigland, I've had no one to speak to.
to Rigland, I've had no one to speak to.
Gloria
It's ballroom season in Bergaria right now,
did you know?
did you know?
Gloria
And here I am, alone in the mountains.
I'm so jealous of my friends back home.
I'm so jealous of my friends back home.
Gloria
I know you must hold a grudge against us.
But I feel like you might understand me...
But I feel like you might understand me...
Gloria
I could tell you were different from the
others the first time I saw you.
others the first time I saw you.
Gloria
So, won't you be my friend? Something tells
me that you and I could get along.
me that you and I could get along.
Rizette
(This poor girl. Doesn't Valen realize what
he's done to his own daughter?)
he's done to his own daughter?)
Rizette
(If I can gain Gloria's trust, then I might be
able to gain some valuable information.)
able to gain some valuable information.)
Rizette
If that's your wish, then I'll gladly be
your friend.
your friend.
Gloria
Thank you! Alright, I'm going to work
hard to make you look stunning today!
hard to make you look stunning today!
Gloria
Oh, but listen to me chatter. Was there
anything you wanted to know about?
anything you wanted to know about?
Rizette
Well, Lady Gloria...
Gloria
We're friends now, aren't we? Call me
Gloria when we're alone.
Gloria when we're alone.
Rizette
My apologies, Gloria. I was wondering
what your homeland was like, that's all.
what your homeland was like, that's all.
Gloria
Hmm. I'm not that fond of my country. It's
a very cold place.
a very cold place.
Rizette
Cold? So it snows there?
Gloria
No, that's not it. Bergarians will do
anything to take what they want.
anything to take what they want.
Gloria
That's the type of cold, uncaring people
we are.
we are.
Gloria
Maybe that's why our technology is so
advanced. We're always hungry for more.
advanced. We're always hungry for more.
Gloria
And the one driving all these inventions
is our current Emperor.
is our current Emperor.
Gloria
You've seen the flying soldiers, right? I
never dreamed of flying people before!
never dreamed of flying people before!
Rizette
...True, I was stunned the first time too.
Was that technology invented in Bergaria?
Was that technology invented in Bergaria?
Gloria
I don't know. Our Emperor pushes for new
technology, but it's all very secretive.
technology, but it's all very secretive.
Gloria
But we all have high hopes. Everyone's
excited to see what he does next.
excited to see what he does next.
Rizette
It sounds like the Empire loves him.
Gloria
Yes... But not the Senate. It's common
knowledge that they're at odds.
knowledge that they're at odds.
Gloria
All the citizens know the corrupt Senate
acts without permission.
acts without permission.
Gloria
They're always getting in the Emperor's way.
I expect he'll suspend them pretty soon.
I expect he'll suspend them pretty soon.
Gloria
Alright, now you're perfect. Open your eyes!
You look beautiful!
You look beautiful!
Rizette
(Huh...? No way...! I look so different...)
Gloria
I did rather well, if I do say so myself. But
simply doing your makeup isn't enough.
simply doing your makeup isn't enough.
Gloria
Here, try this ruby necklace on. It suits you
perfectly!
perfectly!
Rizette
(What a beautiful stone. Can I really wear
something this valuable?)
something this valuable?)
Gloria
I know!! You should wear that necklace and
come to the masquerade with me.
come to the masquerade with me.
Rizette
The masquerade?! That's so sudden...
When is it happening?
When is it happening?
Gloria
Tomorrow night. My father invited all the
Bergarians that have moved here.
Bergarians that have moved here.
Rizette
(A gathering of Bergarians, huh... I might be
able to get some new information.)
able to get some new information.)
Rizette
Yes, please let me accompany you.
Gloria
Thank you! Oh, you can have that necklace.
As a sign of our friendship!
As a sign of our friendship!
Scene 4
Rizette
The masquerade is the perfect chance for
me to gather more information.
me to gather more information.
Rizette
Only soldiers would come so far to the
forefront of the war.
forefront of the war.
Rizette
We're going to need all the intel we can
get. But I'm unfamiliar with dances...
get. But I'm unfamiliar with dances...
Rizette
It'll be dangerous if I cause a scene. I don't
want any unnecessary attention.
want any unnecessary attention.
Rizette
There's bound to be someone who'll
recognize me as the Cerulean Crestbearer.
recognize me as the Cerulean Crestbearer.
Rizette
But I can't let this chance go to waste. I'll
have Theo wait for me in a nearby town.
have Theo wait for me in a nearby town.
Rizette
Here's the stables. Ah, there he is!
Huh? Theo?
Huh? Theo?
Theo
Oh... Riz.
Rizette
Theo, your clothes... Why're you...?
Theo
Please don't look at me like that... I'm not
wearing this because I want to...
wearing this because I want to...
Rizette
Y-You look lovely!! You look so cute in a
maid outfit! Awwww!
maid outfit! Awwww!
Theo
This is why I didn't want you to see me like
this! I'm so embarrassed, I could die!
this! I'm so embarrassed, I could die!
Rizette
You're sooo adorable! This is so great!
I can't handle this... I'm about to implode!
I can't handle this... I'm about to implode!
Theo
I'm going to get mad if you don't stop, Riz.
Anyway, I couldn't find any new info...
Anyway, I couldn't find any new info...
Rizette
An angry maid Theo is just as good...!
Ah, sorry. Here's what I've got...——
Ah, sorry. Here's what I've got...——
Theo
Hmmm... So you got invited to the
masquerade tomorrow night.
masquerade tomorrow night.
Theo
I'm a little worried. I hear that Bergarians
can be really unpredictable.
can be really unpredictable.
Rizette
But if we return to our village now, we
might never get a chance like this again.
might never get a chance like this again.
Rizette
The longer we wait, the more people will
grow used to Bergarian rule...
grow used to Bergarian rule...
Theo
...
Rizette
So, I want to ask you to leave this to me.
I'd like you to wait for me nearby.
I'd like you to wait for me nearby.
Theo
...Fine. If you're sure that's what you want.
Rizette
Sorry. I can't sit around anymore. I have to
do something to advance the rebellion.
do something to advance the rebellion.
Rizette & Theo
!
Rizette
Who's there?!
Gloria
Umm... Rizette... I...
Rizette
Gloria...!
Theo
Gloria?! That's Count Valen's daughter?!
Rizette
Er... When I said "rebellion", I didn't mean
it. I was just, you know, complaining...
it. I was just, you know, complaining...
Theo
Right, we've lost our country, so we just
need to let off a bit of steam... Ha ha...
need to let off a bit of steam... Ha ha...
Gloria
Rizette... I... I...
Rizette
?
Gloria
I want to be a part of this!
Rizette
What?!
Gloria
You two are amazing! I can't believe you're
planning a rebellion against Bergaria!
planning a rebellion against Bergaria!
Theo
Shhh! Don't be so loud!
Gloria
And Rizette, you're so good at gathering
intel! You found out so much about us!
intel! You found out so much about us!
Rizette
It was just information I heard from you,
though...
though...
Theo
Listen, Gloria. This isn't a game.
Rizette
We're fighting against your people,
you know?
you know?
Gloria
I've resented "my people" ever since we
declared war on Hymelia.
declared war on Hymelia.
Gloria
We don't have time to worry about other
countries, not will all this trouble between
countries, not will all this trouble between
Gloria
the Emperor and the Senate.
Gloria
But the nobles only care about their own
power. Let me join you and end this war!
power. Let me join you and end this war!
Theo
(What should we do, Riz?)
Rizette
(If we deny her, she might expose us to her
father. It's safer to let her join us.)
father. It's safer to let her join us.)
Rizette
Okay, Gloria. Let me welcome you as the
third member of our Blue Dragon Knights.
third member of our Blue Dragon Knights.
Gloria
Thank you, Rizette! I'll do my best. And
thank you to your younger sister as well!
thank you to your younger sister as well!
Theo
...I'm a boy.
Gloria
Now, please give me my first mission!
I swear I'll be useful!
I swear I'll be useful!
Rizette
Er... I'm not really sure what to ask from
you.
you.
Theo
Oh, I know! Maybe we can make a base of
operations in the mansion?
operations in the mansion?
Rizette
But this mansion is under Bergarian
control.
control.
Theo
That's the point!
Theo
No one would ever think that rebels would
be hiding in a Bergarian mansion.
be hiding in a Bergarian mansion.
Gloria
Very well. If my father's gone, then the
mansion passes to me, to do with as I like.
mansion passes to me, to do with as I like.
Rizette
Gone...? What are you planning?
Gloria
I'll just suggest he return home. I hear
the mines here are poor, anyway.
the mines here are poor, anyway.
Gloria
He's been considering going back to
Bergaria since we got here.
Bergaria since we got here.
Rizette
(Hmm... Will it really work that easily?
I guess it's worth a shot.)
I guess it's worth a shot.)
Rizette
Okay, I'll leave that to you. But please don't
tell your father about us.
tell your father about us.
Gloria
Just leave it to me! Oh, this is so terribly
exciting.
exciting.
Rizette
(What have I gotten us into...)
Scene 5
Rizette
Your breakfast is ready, my Lady.
Rizette
Good morning, Gloria. About yesterday—
Gloria
Oh, Rizette! Perfect timing. I'm picking out
a gown for you for the masquerade.
a gown for you for the masquerade.
Rizette
A gown for tonight? That can wait.
About our—
About our—
Gloria
And there's your hair, too. What would
best suit your golden locks? Hmmm...
best suit your golden locks? Hmmm...
Rizette
Have you and Lord Valen—
Gloria
Your first dance should be with an older
gentleman, I think. But whom...?
gentleman, I think. But whom...?
Rizette
Gloria!
How did the talk go with Lord Valen?
How did the talk go with Lord Valen?
Gloria
...About that. I wasn't sure how to break
the news to you...
the news to you...
Rizette
It didn't go well, then?
Gloria
He wouldn't even listen to me. He thinks I
just want to go home for ball season.
just want to go home for ball season.
Gloria
As far as he's concerned, I'm just throwing
a temper tantrum.
a temper tantrum.
Gloria
And it's not just my father. Not a soul
here listens to me at all.
here listens to me at all.
Gloria
The servants all walk on eggshells around
me, just because I'm the Lord's daughter.
me, just because I'm the Lord's daughter.
Gloria
At this rate, I won't be of any use to you...
I'm a disgrace to your cause.
I'm a disgrace to your cause.
Rizette
I don't think that at all. You're not a
disgrace, I promise.
disgrace, I promise.
Gloria
But I've thought up another plan!
So please don't kick me out!
So please don't kick me out!
Gloria
Please let me stay in the knights! Please...!
Rizette
We're allies, Gloria. Don't worry, okay?
Here, take a deep breath.
Here, take a deep breath.
Gloria
Thank you, Rizette...
Rizette
(I can feel her shoulders shaking. She must
really have thought I was going to leave.)
really have thought I was going to leave.)
Rizette
(She must be terrified of going back to
that lonely, isolated life...)
that lonely, isolated life...)
Gloria
I'm sorry... I'm fine now. Oh, I think you
dropped something?
dropped something?
Rizette
It's the necklace you gave me. I had it in my
pocket. I guess I should wear it, huh?
pocket. I guess I should wear it, huh?
Rizette
Huh? This ruby... It feels warm.
Gloria
The gem is actually a flame stone.
But it looks just like a ruby, doesn't it?
But it looks just like a ruby, doesn't it?
Rizette
But aren't magic stones used to create
weapons?
weapons?
Gloria
Actually, less than half of the stones
we mine are useful for weapons.
we mine are useful for weapons.
Gloria
The rest of the stones are too weak, so they
normally get discarded.
normally get discarded.
Gloria
Bergaria's rich in magic stones, though.
I get my pick of the discarded ones.
I get my pick of the discarded ones.
Gloria
See? This stone radiates fire magic.
Gloria
It can be dangerous, but it's also great for
wearing a light dress when it's cold out.
wearing a light dress when it's cold out.
Gloria
Oh, wait here a second. Let me show you
my collection! Let's see...
my collection! Let's see...
Gloria
This is an ice stone. Wearing this, you'll
stay cool even on the hottest days.
stay cool even on the hottest days.
Gloria
Light stones can be used for reading before
bed. This one here is my masterpiece.
bed. This one here is my masterpiece.
Rizette
Wait! Did you make all of these accessories,
Gloria?!
Gloria?!
Gloria
That's right. I'm not allowed to do anything
fun, so I taught myself how to make these.
fun, so I taught myself how to make these.
Rizette
(This is self-taught?! These look like pieces
I'd see in a shop!)
I'd see in a shop!)
Gloria
Look at this! It's a hair clip imbued with
a wind stone. It can create slight breezes.
a wind stone. It can create slight breezes.
Gloria
Doesn't long hair look wonderful in the
wind? I plan on wearing this for the ball.
wind? I plan on wearing this for the ball.
Rizette
You could sell these! I'd definitely buy one
if you did!
if you did!
Gloria
You would? Gosh, you're making me blush.
Rizette
If this was all self-taught, imagine what you
could do with actual training!
could do with actual training!
Head Maid
Lady Gloria...
Gloria
What is it?
Head Maid
I understand that you are preparing for the
masquerade, but may I borrow Rizette?
masquerade, but may I borrow Rizette?
Rizette
Can I go, Gloria?
Gloria
Sure, go ahead. I'll see you at the party
tonight, okay?
tonight, okay?
Rizette
(There goes our hope of getting a base, but
Gloria said she still had other plans...)
Gloria said she still had other plans...)
Rizette
(Hmm, I shouldn't hold my breath. I'm just
glad she's feeling better now.)
glad she's feeling better now.)
Scene 6
Gloria
The masquerade ball is finally about to
begin!
begin!
Rizette
Gloria, your gown is even more glamorous
than usual...
than usual...
Gloria
I'm the daughter of the host, after all.
I can't allow myself to show up in tatters!
I can't allow myself to show up in tatters!
Rizette
(I'd like to mingle and gather more intel,
but I'm afraid of causing a scene...)
but I'm afraid of causing a scene...)
Rizette
What if I trip and fall on my face?
I don't want any unnecessary attention...
I don't want any unnecessary attention...
Gloria
You'll be fine. You may be dressed up,
but you still look like a maid.
but you still look like a maid.
Rizette
R-really? That...actually stings a little.
Gloria
No, I mean you just don't have the natural
bearing of a noble lady.
bearing of a noble lady.
Rizette
Oh... So I guess I won't draw too much
attention no matter what I do, then.
attention no matter what I do, then.
Gloria
It'll only look like someone made a blunder
bringing their favorite maid to the ball.
bringing their favorite maid to the ball.
Rizette
Well, that's kind of annoying, but at least
I won't stand out.
I won't stand out.
Gloria
Hee hee. Now, I'll be off. You take your time
and enjoy the masquerade!
and enjoy the masquerade!
Rizette
W-Wait, Gloria...!
Rizette
There she goes... Gosh, what do I do now?
Rizette
Gloria, you're amazing. You're much more
useful here than I am.
useful here than I am.
Rizette
I guess I'm alone now. I wish I wasn't...
Wait, Theo? What're you doing here?
Wait, Theo? What're you doing here?
Theo
Riz! I finally found you.
Theo
Of course I'm here! I'm a maid right now.
We're serving the tables... Haha. Ha...
We're serving the tables... Haha. Ha...
Rizette
But didn't you say you'd escape to a nearby
village?
village?
Theo
I can't leave you alone in a dangerous
situation like this.
situation like this.
Rizette
Gosh... Fine, if things start looking bad, I'll
call for help right away.
call for help right away.
Theo
It's a promise!
Rizette
Haha... I feel more confident with an ally
with me.
with me.
Rizette
Alright, I'm off. People are going to suspect
us if they see us talking.
us if they see us talking.
Rizette
I made my way around the hall, but I can't
seem to get into any of the conversations.
seem to get into any of the conversations.
Rizette
There's no choice... I'll just have to rest by
the wall and listen in as best I can.
the wall and listen in as best I can.
Masked Man
A beauty like yours has no place in the
shadows. Would you grace me with a dance?
shadows. Would you grace me with a dance?
Rizette
H-Huh? Me?
Masked Man
Who else would I be speaking to? Come,
the music is about to start.
the music is about to start.
Rizette
What...?! Wait, please don't pull me...
Eep!
Eep!
Masked Man
There is nothing to fear, my Lady. Simply
listen to the music, and follow my lead.
listen to the music, and follow my lead.
Rizette
(Who is this person?!)
Scene 7
Masked Man
My... You are quite the fast learner. I was
right to have asked you for a dance.
right to have asked you for a dance.
Rizette
(A strong, masculine frame, and a warm,
deep voice, like velvet...)
deep voice, like velvet...)
Rizette
(His face is hidden, but he radiates
charisma all the same.)
charisma all the same.)
Rizette
(And despite knowing that I'm a maid, he
hasn't treated me like a servant at all.)
hasn't treated me like a servant at all.)
Masked Man
That necklace is imbued with a flame stone,
is it not?
is it not?
Rizette
Yes, my Lord. A friend made it.
Masked Man
Your friend is quite a skilled craftswoman.
Masked Man
However... Red does not suit you as well as
a clear, cerulean blue.
a clear, cerulean blue.
Rizette
Huh...?
Masked Man
The beauty of the Cerulean Crestbearer is
well known in Bergaria as well.
well known in Bergaria as well.
Masked Man
How fortunate I am to have met you.
Rizette
Who...are you?
Masked Man
You should keep your ears open, my Lady.
Listen, behind you...
Listen, behind you...
Dancing Soldier
There are guards at the front and back, but
we can be alone in the courtyard....
we can be alone in the courtyard....
Dancing Wife of Noble
The northern officers despise the Emperor.
Road security has been slack there...
Road security has been slack there...
Dancing Noble
The Hymelian front isn't going well. It seems
there's a shortage of manpower...
there's a shortage of manpower...
Rizette
(Bergarian army intel...! He's dancing me
toward all the information I wanted...)
toward all the information I wanted...)
Rizette
You're a Bergarian, aren't you?
Why are you helping me?
Why are you helping me?
Masked Man
Simply put, I would rather be your friend
than a Bergarian.
than a Bergarian.
Masked Man
Now, I will take my leave. But before I go,
a word of warning for you.
a word of warning for you.
Masked Man
Peaceful dance or no... Do take care not to
let your guard down.
let your guard down.
Masked Man
Bergarians are at their most dangerous
without a weapon in hand.
without a weapon in hand.
Rizette
(There he goes...)
Rizette
(I didn't expect anyone in the masquerade
to recognize me.)
to recognize me.)
Rizette
(It's too dangerous to stay here. I need to
find Theo and escape the mansion.)
find Theo and escape the mansion.)
Rizette
(But who on Erden is that man...?)
Scene 8
Valen
To all of my friends who are joining us—
A toast to this wonderful evening.
A toast to this wonderful evening.
Theo
Riz, how'd things go?
Rizette
I'm fine, Theo. I got the information I
wanted. Let's get out of here.
wanted. Let's get out of here.
Rizette
But first, we have to find Gloria.
Gloria
Rizette, I did it! I finally did it!
Rizette
Gloria, listen. There's something important
I have to—
I have to—
Gloria
You need to hear this first, Rizette!
I finally did it!
I finally did it!
Rizette
...Did what? Did you meet a fine gentleman?
Gloria
My plan to get the mansion for you is in
its final stages!
its final stages!
Rizette
What?!
Theo
To get this mansion?!
Gloria
Yes! I laced my father's wine glass
with poison!
with poison!
Rizette
What?!
Gloria
And I did the same for all of the Bergarian
nobles and soldiers, too.
nobles and soldiers, too.
Gloria
Losing this many soldiers will be a huge
blow to the invading army!
blow to the invading army!
Gloria
Now we'll get the mansion, and decimate
the enemy army! It's the perfect plan!
the enemy army! It's the perfect plan!
Gloria
Our base is all but secured!
Isn't it great?
Isn't it great?
Rizette
Wait... When you said you "thought up
another plan," this was what you meant?!
another plan," this was what you meant?!
Gloria
Yes, that's right. I'm so glad I could finally
be of use to the team!
be of use to the team!
Rizette
You can't poison your own father!
We have to stop this.
We have to stop this.
Theo
Wait, Riz! If you cause a scene now, all the
suspicion will fall on you!
suspicion will fall on you!
Rizette
Gloria, you have to stop the toast!
You're the only one who can!
You're the only one who can!
Gloria
Why are you upset? My father is an enemy
to us knights, and you need this mansion.
to us knights, and you need this mansion.
Rizette
Yes, but... But I can't accept this way of
doing things.
doing things.
Rizette
If we win by acting like cowards, then I'd
regret it for the rest of my life.
regret it for the rest of my life.
Theo
You can't kill your own family... Didn't
you say you hated the corrupt nobles?
you say you hated the corrupt nobles?
Gloria
I do. But I wouldn't be able to survive back
home without doing things like this.
home without doing things like this.
Gloria
Those who forgo underhanded means, die
by underhanded means.
by underhanded means.
Gloria
That's the core principle of Bergaria.
We claim to be noble and proud...
We claim to be noble and proud...
Gloria
But reality is far different.
And that's just how it is.
And that's just how it is.
Rizette
Gloria... The Blue Dragon Knights will
never use poison to weaken our enemies.
never use poison to weaken our enemies.
Gloria
But... I...
I did all this for you!
I did all this for you!
Theo
Gloria! What do we do? She ran out...
She's the only one who can stop the toast!
She's the only one who can stop the toast!
Valen
Does everyone have a glass in their hand?
Then, allow me to be the first to offer...
Then, allow me to be the first to offer...
Rizette
(There's no time... I can't give up! Think!
How can I stop this tragedy...?)
How can I stop this tragedy...?)
Rizette
I know! With the flame stone...!
Rizette
Oh, magic stone... release your power...
Reveal the hidden flames deep within...
Reveal the hidden flames deep within...
Valen
Comrades, let us chee—
Huh? Aah! The curtains are on fire...!
Huh? Aah! The curtains are on fire...!
Rizette
(It worked! The fire's spread to the ceiling.
Everyone's leaving the hall!)
Everyone's leaving the hall!)
Rizette
I am the Cerulean Crestbearer, Rizette! The
Blue Dragon Knights shall reclaim Rigland!
Blue Dragon Knights shall reclaim Rigland!
Rizette
Bergarian invaders, be warned! We will not
let you have our country!
let you have our country!
Rizette
Continue your war, and I will strike you
down with the power that ended the Eternal!
down with the power that ended the Eternal!
Valen
Aaaaaagh! It's a rebel army! Protect meee!
Damn you servants, don't leave me behind!
Damn you servants, don't leave me behind!
Rizette
(Good! Now's our chance to escape. Ugh,
this skirt is in the way!)
this skirt is in the way!)
Rizette
Theo, let's go!
Theo
R-Right!
Rizette
(Maybe I went a little too far...? We should
avoid this area for the time being...)
avoid this area for the time being...)
Rizette
(We came all this way to find a safe hiding
place. How did it come to this?)
place. How did it come to this?)
Scene 9
Theo
Magic stone, release your power...
Theo
The flame stone from that necklace sure
is handy.
is handy.
Theo
I put it on a stick to make a firestarter.
Great idea, huh?
Great idea, huh?
Rizette
After all this trouble, all we managed to get
was a single firestarter...
was a single firestarter...
Rizette
We worked so hard, but now we're in an
even more dangerous situation.
even more dangerous situation.
Theo
Riz, you did the right thing. If we poisoned
them, we'd be no different than Bergaria.
them, we'd be no different than Bergaria.
Theo
We'll win against the Bergarian Empire by
our own methods. Isn't that right, Captain?
our own methods. Isn't that right, Captain?
Rizette
Yes, but...
Theo
Are you thinking about Gloria?
Rizette
If she never got involved with us, she would
never have done something so cruel.
never have done something so cruel.
Rizette
Her methods were wrong, but she was only
doing it for us.
doing it for us.
Rizette
And I just left her there...
Theo
Riz...
???
Ri...zette... The...o...
Rizette
Huh? Was someone calling our name just now?
Theo
Outside!
Gloria
...There you are... I finally...
Found you...
Found you...
Rizette
What happened?! You're all in tatters!
Gloria
I was walking...through the mountains...
For several days...without sleep...
For several days...without sleep...
Gloria
Ugh, I hate this... I'm all sweaty... And my
clothes are ripped... How unsightly...
clothes are ripped... How unsightly...
Theo
N-now's not the time for that! Hurry,
come on inside!
come on inside!
Gloria
Phew. I feel human again! Theo, your
cooking is fabulous.
cooking is fabulous.
Gloria
Rizette, Theo... Thank you for bringing me
into your home.
into your home.
Theo
There's no way we could just leave you
out there, battered like that.
out there, battered like that.
Rizette
I'm just glad you weren't injured.
Theo
By the way... How did you know where to
find our house?
find our house?
Rizette
Right...! Does the Bergarian army know
where we are?!
where we are?!
Gloria
Haha, no, don't worry. I can sense the
location of the stones in the jewelry I made.
location of the stones in the jewelry I made.
Gloria
When I met you two in the stables, I was
following my necklace.
following my necklace.
Gloria
Each stone emits its own unique power. I've
been sensitive to them since I was a child.
been sensitive to them since I was a child.
Gloria
Don't worry, I promise I came alone.
Theo
I see... But to be able to locate magic stones
is an amazing power!
is an amazing power!
Rizette
You called yourself useless, but you've got
so many wonderful talents, Gloria.
so many wonderful talents, Gloria.
Gloria
Aww, thanks. It's an honor to be praised by
the Cerulean Crestbearer.
the Cerulean Crestbearer.
Rizette
Oh, right... I revealed my real identity at
the ball.
the ball.
Gloria
I came here today to explain myself.
Gloria
I want to explain why I tried to do
something so terrible.
something so terrible.
Rizette
You didn't have much of a choice. Bergaria
sounds like a very cruel place.
sounds like a very cruel place.
Gloria
It is. It's worse than you could even
imagine.
imagine.
Gloria
Poison and assassination are commonplace
for Bergarians to advance themselves.
for Bergarians to advance themselves.
Gloria
My father has been targeted countless
times, and so have I.
times, and so have I.
Theo
Huh? You too...?
Gloria
People I thought were friends have tried
to take my head.
to take my head.
Rizette
...
Gloria
That's just how it is. My father's well known
even in the Empire for his cruel practices.
even in the Empire for his cruel practices.
Gloria
Another bidder on that mansion was found
assassinated, for instance...
assassinated, for instance...
Theo
Unbelievable...
Gloria
It would be impossible to advance in society
if he wasn't so cruel, though.
if he wasn't so cruel, though.
Gloria
You have to view others as tools, and use
them to climb your way up.
them to climb your way up.
Gloria
He only saw me as a tool for a political
marriage. I hated that idea so, so much.
marriage. I hated that idea so, so much.
Gloria
To me, murdering my father was the perfect
solution to all of my problems.
solution to all of my problems.
Gloria
I wanted to escape from it all. I was so
desperate... I finally had a chance, and...
desperate... I finally had a chance, and...
Rizette
I see now... I'm sorry for turning my back
on you without hearing the whole story.
on you without hearing the whole story.
Theo
I'm sorry too. I can't accept your methods,
but I understand you have your reasons.
but I understand you have your reasons.
Gloria
I want to apologize as well. I should've told
you about the plan from the start.
you about the plan from the start.
Gloria
So, um...
May I ask a favor of you?
May I ask a favor of you?
Gloria
Would you please let me be your ally again?
Rizette
Of course! You're more than welcome.
Theo
Yeah, I would love to have you with us!
Rizette
But this place isn't safe. We can't stay
here... What should we do, Theo?
here... What should we do, Theo?
Theo
We can't go back to the mansion now that
it's burned down...
it's burned down...
Gloria
No, we can.
Rizette
Huh?
Gloria
I didn't come all this way without a plan!
Take a look at this!
Take a look at this!
Rizette
This is...
Theo
The deed to the estate!
Gloria
I'm the new owner of the mansion, and
the neighboring land and mines in the area.
the neighboring land and mines in the area.
Gloria
I can't go back to Bergaria, so my betrothal
was canceled, too!
was canceled, too!
Rizette
But you couldn't convince Valen before,
right? What changed?
right? What changed?
Gloria
Right after we quenched the fire, my father
made ready to go back home.
made ready to go back home.
Gloria
He said he couldn't do any business in a
land "rampant with rebels".
land "rampant with rebels".
Gloria
I told him I'd stay and asked him to let me
take care of managing the mines.
take care of managing the mines.
Gloria
Then, I showed him all the accessories
I made.
I made.
Gloria
The stones found in the area may not be
ideal for making weapons, but...
ideal for making weapons, but...
Gloria
I could use them to make jewelry to sell,
even to commoners.
even to commoners.
Gloria
My father's focus has only ever been on
weapons, but with more types of goods...
weapons, but with more types of goods...
Gloria
We could gain a larger profit.
That's what I told him.
That's what I told him.
Gloria
And my father seemed to like my jewelry.
Gloria
So he said, "Fine, do whatever you want".
Gloria
I bet he thought he was telling me to make
him a fortune.
him a fortune.
Theo
Y-You're quite strong-willed...
Gloria
So now, the mansion belongs to me! I can
do whatever I want - like making it a base!
do whatever I want - like making it a base!
Gloria
It's still in ruins right now, but we can move
back in in a few weeks.
back in in a few weeks.
Gloria
...And now, I'm sleepy.
I'm going to take a nap. Good night!
I'm going to take a nap. Good night!
Rizette
I can't believe Gloria's so resourceful...
I'm actually shocked.
I'm actually shocked.
Theo
The Bergarian blood runs deep... Ha ha...
Rizette
Are you sure you have to go so soon?
Gloria
Yes, I have a lot of things to do back at the
mansion.
mansion.
Theo
Oh, about the flame stone in the necklace...
I put it on a stick. Sorry.
I put it on a stick. Sorry.
Gloria
That's fine. I still have plenty of my other
accessories.
accessories.
Rizette
Wow... That's a lot. You're so creative.
Gloria
I've grown quite fond of this wind stone
hairclip.
hairclip.
Gloria
Rizette, I hope you can wear this and join
me for another ball again someday.
me for another ball again someday.
Rizette
Yeah. I look forward to it.
Gloria
I'm having so much fun now. I used to think
I was cursed to be born as a noble, but...
I was cursed to be born as a noble, but...
Gloria
Thanks to you, I've found a new outlook
on life.
on life.
Gloria
I won't sacrifice others or myself anymore.
I just want to help to everyone in the world.
I just want to help to everyone in the world.
Gloria
I'll never be cruel like my father again.
That will be my way of making things right.
That will be my way of making things right.
Rizette
That's heartening to hear.
Thank you, Gloria.
Thank you, Gloria.
Gloria
See you in two weeks! I can't wait!
Rizette
Alright, Theo. Let's keep doing our best too.
Theo
Yeah. It's been a while since I've felt
so motivated.
so motivated.
Rizette
This is probably our first accomplishment
since we created the new Knights.
since we created the new Knights.
Theo
Let's keep at it!
Then, finally...
Then, finally...
Rizette
We'll be with everyone again. It's been a
while since we were all scattered, but...
while since we were all scattered, but...
Rizette
Wait for us, everyone. This time, I'll be the
one to save all of you!
one to save all of you!