Ossia, The Hollow Heart
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Rody
Ahh... This smell...
Fried bacon... delicious.
Fried bacon... delicious.
Rody
Must be time to wake up for breakfast...
Hm? Wait... breakfast...?
Hm? Wait... breakfast...?
Rody
Crap! I need to stop her!
Druke
Huh?! Wh-what's going on?
Are we under attack?!
Are we under attack?!
Druke
Come and get a piece of Druke if you dare!
Take that! And that!
Take that! And that!
Rody
Get ahold of yourself, Druke! We've got a
real problem. When did she get downstairs?!
real problem. When did she get downstairs?!
Rody
This smell... if we don't hurry, we'll have
a fire on our hands!
a fire on our hands!
Druke
Uh, partner... I don't smell a fire. I smell
breakfast.
breakfast.
Rody
Yeah! That's the problem! She's going to burn
the house down trying to cook for us!
the house down trying to cook for us!
Druke
Who, Yuki? Come on. She may freeze this
place, but she won't burn it down.
place, but she won't burn it down.
Rody
Uhh... Yuki...?
Druke
Yeah. You know, the Winter Witch.
The one you invited along with us.
The one you invited along with us.
Rody
Oh... yeah, right. Sorry, looks like I still had
to wake up a bit.
to wake up a bit.
Druke
Sure looks that way. What were you
dreaming about, anyway?
dreaming about, anyway?
Rody
...my home. And my family.
Druke
Hmph. Seemed a bit less than idyllic.
Rody
My wife's not a great cook—as in, she'll
burn the kitchen to ashes if she tries.
burn the kitchen to ashes if she tries.
Druke
That so? Hell, I like charred bacon as much
as the next guy, but...
as the next guy, but...
Rody
I've been trying not to think about her.
Druke
What? You homesick or something?
Rody
...yeah.
Druke
Rody...
Rody
Sorry, I shouldn't get so down in the dumps.
We still have work to do, after all.
We still have work to do, after all.
Yuki
I heard a commotion up here. Is everything
alright?
alright?
Rody
Oh, it's nothing. Druke was just talking in his
sleep.
sleep.
Druke
What? Me?! Ugh... way to throw me under
the wagon.
the wagon.
Druke
Snarf, snarf, gulp!
Yuki
You two must be really hungry! Be careful,
you might choke if you don't slow down.
you might choke if you don't slow down.
Rody
But your cooking's so delicious.
I can't help myself!
I can't help myself!
Yuki
O-oh, really? I-I'm glad you like it...
Rody
Yeah. It looks good, and tastes even better.
Yuki
Well, I never had anyone to cook for me, so
I had to learn to cook on my own.
I had to learn to cook on my own.
Rody
Ah, I see...
Yuki
It's refreshing to cook for someone else.
I hope I can do it more often.
I hope I can do it more often.
Druke
Say, where's Alira? She still asleep?
Yuki
Oh... now that you mention it, I haven't
seen her since--
seen her since--
Alira
Moooorning! Ooh, that smells nice.
Yuki, did you make all this?
Yuki, did you make all this?
Yuki
I did. Would you like some?
Alira
I sure would!
Yuki
We were worried about you, you know.
You didn't come back at all last night.
You didn't come back at all last night.
Druke
At all?
Rody
Did you not get any sleep?
Alira
Nope! I was having too much fun.
I didn't even notice the sun coming up.
I didn't even notice the sun coming up.
Druke
You disappear like this pretty often. Can't
help but wonder what you're getting up to.
help but wonder what you're getting up to.
Alira
A girl's gotta have her secrets! But I'm so
touched you're worried about me, Drukey.
touched you're worried about me, Drukey.
Druke
Hmph. Says who.
Rody
Phew, I'm stuffed. Oh, I'll take care of the
dishes, Yuki!
dishes, Yuki!
Yuki
Huh? You will?
Rody
Of course! You did the cooking, after all.
It's the least I can do.
It's the least I can do.
Yuki
Um... O-okay.
Go right ahead, then.
Go right ahead, then.
Druke
Hm? Who would come knocking this early
in the morning?
in the morning?
Messenger
Sir Rody, Commander Luther wishes to see
you and your companions at headquarters.
you and your companions at headquarters.
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Rody
What's the news, then? If you called us out
here, something must be up.
here, something must be up.
Luther
Hmm...
Yuki(Luther
(The Winter Witch and a dancer... he once
again returns with interesting companions.)
again returns with interesting companions.)
Yuki(Luther
(According to my reports, the Winter Witch's
power is immense. She will be useful.)
power is immense. She will be useful.)
Luther
(But she is inconstant, I'm told. The risks...
As for the dancer, she is an unknown.)
As for the dancer, she is an unknown.)
Alira
My, Commander. See something you like?
Druke
Knock it off. This isn't the time for your
dirty jokes.
dirty jokes.
Luther
...anyway. Your mission this time is to
investigate a certain village.
investigate a certain village.
Luther
Beyond our shores lies the beautiful island
of Tuatha. Something is happening there.
of Tuatha. Something is happening there.
Druke
B-beyond the sea...? N-no problem...
Yuki
Are you okay, Druke? You look a little pale.
Druke
H-heh, I'm fine.
Rody
Tuatha Island, huh? What exactly is
happening there?
happening there?
Luther
Tuatha is home to many dragons, and
has long trained skilled dragon riders.
has long trained skilled dragon riders.
Luther
The Knights have ties with them. We give them
special assistance during the Pandemonium.
special assistance during the Pandemonium.
Luther
And in return, they send us their riders.
So far, however, they have yet to appear.
So far, however, they have yet to appear.
Rody
Sounds like something we should look
into.
into.
Alira
It does seem a bit fishy. And that's saying
something, coming from me.
something, coming from me.
Luther
The chieftain has asked us to come see
the situation for ourselves.
the situation for ourselves.
Luther
The power of the Crimson Crest may be
needed. We depart this afternoon.
needed. We depart this afternoon.
Alira
Heya, Yuki. Wanna go shopping for
swimsuits?
swimsuits?
Yuki
Um... swimsuits?
Alira
We're going to a tropical island, after all!
We're gonna need swimsuits for sure.
We're gonna need swimsuits for sure.
Druke
We're not going there on vacation, you
know.
know.
Alira
Aww, come on, Drukey. You can buy a
swimsuit too!
swimsuit too!
Druke
I'll pass, thanks.
Alira
But what if we go swimming? Are you going
to strip down in front of two fair maidens?
to strip down in front of two fair maidens?
Druke
I'm not going swimming!
Yuki
W-what about you, Rody? If you're going,
then, maybe I will...
then, maybe I will...
Rody
Hmm... well, if we're going to a beach, I
guess it couldn't hurt!
guess it couldn't hurt!
Yuki
Y-you think so? Then I'll get a swimsuit too.
Oh, but what kind? I've never worn one...
Oh, but what kind? I've never worn one...
Alira
Don't worry! I'll pick out something perfect
for you!
for you!
Rody
Haha. Looks like Alira's having fun.
Druke
Hey, partner. Stay on your guard. We have
no idea what we'll face over there.
no idea what we'll face over there.
Rody
Is this your warrior's instinct talking?
Druke
Yeah. You know I get these hunches
every now and then.
every now and then.
Druke
This is no holiday we're taking. I bet we're
dealing with the Pandemonium here.
dealing with the Pandemonium here.
Rody
Don't worry, I know. You seem awfully tense,
though. Is everything okay?
though. Is everything okay?
Druke
Yeah, it's just the sea. I... Bah, never mind!
It's nothing.
It's nothing.
Rody
Anyway, we need to go and see things for
ourselves. At least everyone's excited!
ourselves. At least everyone's excited!
Village Chieftain
Greetings, all.
I am the chieftain of Tuatha Village.
I am the chieftain of Tuatha Village.
Alira
Oh, wow! Look at those blue dragons!
They're enormous!
They're enormous!
Rody
Incredible...
Village Chieftain
Thank you for responding to our summons.
Village Chieftain
Is this your first time flying dragonback?
I recommend riding in pairs behind us.
I recommend riding in pairs behind us.
Alira
Drukey, be sure to hold on to me reeeeal tight,
so you don't fall off!
so you don't fall off!
Druke
Are we seriously doing this...?! Crossing the
open sea on these slippery beasts?!
open sea on these slippery beasts?!
Yuki
Um, Rody. Do you think this will be safe for
us?
us?
Rody
The villagers rode all the way here on these
dragons, so I'm sure it's fine.
dragons, so I'm sure it's fine.
Rody
If you're scared, just hold on to me and
don't look down.
don't look down.
Yuki
Okay...! Thank you.
Dragon Rider
We'll be taking off now.
Hold on tight, everyone!
Hold on tight, everyone!
Rody
Whoa, this is amazing! The houses look
like tiny specks from up here!
like tiny specks from up here!
Yuki
We're moving so much faster than on
horseback!
horseback!
Rody
Look over there, Yuki. Have you ever seen
the ocean up close before?
the ocean up close before?
Yuki
I've only ever seen it in books!
It's... it's beautiful!
It's... it's beautiful!
Dragon Rider
Hold on! There's a gust of wind incoming,
things are about to get a bit bumpy!
things are about to get a bit bumpy!
Yuki
Aaah!
Rody
You okay, Yuki? Here, hold onto me tight.
I don't want you falling off.
I don't want you falling off.
Yuki
O-okay...!
Alira
Ooh, that was too fun! Here, I'll hold onto
you too, Drukey. You don't mind, right?
you too, Drukey. You don't mind, right?
Druke
W-whatever. Ugh... l-look at all that water.
If I fall... there's no coming back...!
If I fall... there's no coming back...!
Rody
Hey, Druke, you're not afraid of a little
water, are you?
water, are you?
Druke
B-bah! A proud kud warrior afraid of
water? Preposterous.
water? Preposterous.
Alira
Hmm? Drukey? Your heart is beating so fast!
I can feel it against my back.
I can feel it against my back.
Druke
C-cut that out, fool girl! Stop bloody moving!
You're making me lose my balance!
You're making me lose my balance!
Alira
Aww, Dwukey. A wittle hug got you all
excited? Do you have feewings for me?
excited? Do you have feewings for me?
Druke
Hardly! It's just the nerves!
Yuki
(But... I'm not scared.
Why is my heart racing too...?)
Why is my heart racing too...?)
Rody
Hey, I can see the island from here!
Luther
From what I've heard, the volcano in the
middle has remained dormant for ages.
middle has remained dormant for ages.
Village Chieftain
That is correct, Commander. However...
Dragon Rider
Hang tight!
We're starting our descent.
We're starting our descent.
Rody
Hear that, Yuki? It's about to get bumpy!
Make sure you don't let go of me.
Make sure you don't let go of me.
Yuki
O-okay! I won't!
Yuki
(That's it... my heart only races like this
when I'm close to Rody.)
when I'm close to Rody.)
Yuki
(Could I be — is this...?)
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Rody
Wow, look at all these decorations. Is the
village preparing for a festival?
village preparing for a festival?
Alira
A festival, Drukey! Isn't that fun?
You're not still mad at me, are you?
You're not still mad at me, are you?
Druke
I'm not mad. I'm calm as a bikki monk.
So stay the hell away from me.
So stay the hell away from me.
Alira
Aww. It was so much fun though, wasn't it?
Let's go riding again sometime!
Let's go riding again sometime!
Druke
Sure. When the Habsu Desert freezes over.
Rody
For a festival day, everyone here sure looks
gloomy...
gloomy...
Luther
Perhaps now would be a good time for your
explanation, chieftain.
explanation, chieftain.
Village Chieftain
It is as you observed.
Our village is currently—
Our village is currently—
Young Boy
Father, you're back! Did you bring doctors
with you?
with you?
Village Chieftain
No, but these are important guests. We have
matters to discuss. Go help with the festival.
matters to discuss. Go help with the festival.
Young Boy
Oh... so they're not doctors...
Rody
No, we're not. But you can bet we'll help
your village out however we can!
your village out however we can!
Young Boy
...
Village Chieftain
Darna!
I must apologize for my son's behavior.
I must apologize for my son's behavior.
Rody
It's alright. But why is he so hung up about
you finding doctors?
you finding doctors?
Village Chieftain
That... is part of why I've called you here.
Please come this way.
Please come this way.
Druke
These dragons, they're...!
Luther
Hmm. They appear to be catatonic.
And in no small numbers, either.
And in no small numbers, either.
Village Chieftain
A plague began spreading some weeks ago,
claiming the lives of many of our dragons.
claiming the lives of many of our dragons.
Village Chieftain
The dragons are a part of our tribe. They
have always been with us, and now...
have always been with us, and now...
Yuki
To have a lifestyle that's taken generations
to foster taken from you... I feel your pain.
to foster taken from you... I feel your pain.
Luther
I presume this is why you have yet to send
us your riders.
us your riders.
Village Chieftain
Yes. So many of our dragons have perished,
we fear they may face extinction.
we fear they may face extinction.
Alira
Huh. Makes sense that you don't want to
send the last of 'em to die in battle.
send the last of 'em to die in battle.
Rody
Wha— an earthquake?!
Yuki
Ah! Oh, Rody?!
Rody
Careful. The aftershocks haven't stopped
yet.
yet.
Yuki
R-right. Thank you for catching me.
Luther
I thought this volcano of yours was dormant.
Village Chieftain
It is, but its tremors have grown more
frequent. We may yet see an eruption.
frequent. We may yet see an eruption.
Village Chieftain
If our village's records are correct, such
a thing has not happened in centuries.
a thing has not happened in centuries.
Rody
So that's why the villagers look so glum.
Alira
A plague and an eruption... seems like too
much of a coincidence to me...
much of a coincidence to me...
Rody
Commander, this can't be anything natural.
We have to help these people investigate.
We have to help these people investigate.
Druke
Agreed. It's affecting our military strength,
and besides, it reeks of the Pandemonium.
and besides, it reeks of the Pandemonium.
Luther
...I am inclined to agree.
Very well.
Very well.
Luther
I'll send for a team of doctors. In the
meantime, Rody will investigate the volcano.
meantime, Rody will investigate the volcano.
Village Chieftain
Thank you. You have my people's deepest
gratitude.
gratitude.
Luther
Rody, focus your efforts on uncovering any
influence of the Aeon Lords here.
influence of the Aeon Lords here.
Rody
Yes, sir. Just leave it to us.
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Alira
C'mon, you really gotta feel it in your hips!
Watch. This is how you do it— Thrust!
Watch. This is how you do it— Thrust!
Villager 1
Thrust!
Child 1
Thrust!
Alira
Ahahaha, there you go!
You're all doing great!
You're all doing great!
Village Chieftain
Hmm... maybe I should join in!
Villager 1
Take it easy, Chief. You're going to hurt your
back!
back!
Alira
It's a festival. Even the chief needs to have a
little fun sometimes, right?
little fun sometimes, right?
Druke
What in Erden's name is she up to now?
Rody
Don't be too hard on her. Everyone looks
like they're having fun.
like they're having fun.
Rody
This summer festival only happens once a
year. Why not enjoy ourselves a bit?
year. Why not enjoy ourselves a bit?
Druke
True. Especially now, given what's going
on. I think the Chief's right about that.
on. I think the Chief's right about that.
Rody
Yeah. It's important to have a chance just
to forget your troubles and have fun.
to forget your troubles and have fun.
Druke
And yet our illustrious commander is all
cooped up in his room.
cooped up in his room.
Rody
Cut him some slack. Not everyone's the
festive type.
festive type.
Druke
True. Wouldn't be able to get drunk with the
old sourpuss around anyhow. Have another!
old sourpuss around anyhow. Have another!
Rody
How many have you had already anyway?
Druke
No one's counting. You know what I love
about this place? It's warm.
about this place? It's warm.
Druke
A man can pass out drunk and not have to
worry about catching a cold.
worry about catching a cold.
Rody
So you plan on passing out, huh? Shoulda
worn a swimsuit.
worn a swimsuit.
Druke
Not the same thing, partner. Can't believe
they persuaded you to buy one too.
they persuaded you to buy one too.
Rody
Figured I might as well, since they... huh?
Yuki? What're you hiding over there for?
Yuki? What're you hiding over there for?
Yuki
Uhh... Well... It's just...
This is kind of embarrassing...
This is kind of embarrassing...
Rody
Oh, right, it's your first time wearing one of
these, isn't it? Don't worry, you look great.
these, isn't it? Don't worry, you look great.
Yuki
R-really...?! Th-thank you.
I'm glad you think so.
I'm glad you think so.
Rody
Wanna dance?
Yuki
Dance? But I'm nowhere near as good as
these people... or Alira...
these people... or Alira...
Rody
Alira dances for a living, of course she's
good! This'll be my first time, though.
good! This'll be my first time, though.
Yuki
Huh?! You've never danced before either?
But then, why would you invite me—
But then, why would you invite me—
Rody
Hey, there's a first time for everything.
Yuki
Pff... hahaha! Now I feel silly for being so
timid. Just how bold can you be?
timid. Just how bold can you be?
Rody
Not very. I'm too afraid to dance alone, so
come on and help a guy out, will ya?
come on and help a guy out, will ya?
Yuki
I know you don't need my help. But alright.
Let's dance, Rody.
Let's dance, Rody.
Villager 1
Lady Yuki, you're quite the dancer!
Villager 2
Meanwhile, Sir Rody looks ready to trip
over his own two feet...
over his own two feet...
Rody(Rody
Hey, I think I'm doing pretty okay!
Villager 1
Only because Lady Yuki is leading you so
well!
well!
Villager 2
How beautiful you are, Lady Yuki.
Rody(Yuki
Um, th-thank you.
Rody
See? You don't have to hide anymore.
Yuki
What do you mean...?
Rody
When people see you without prejudice,
they all love you.
they all love you.
Rody
So have more confidence! There's tons about
you for people to like!
you for people to like!
Yuki
Rody...
Rody
Anyway, let's dance some more. I think I'm
finally getting the hang of this.
finally getting the hang of this.
Yuki
Sure!
Druke
Oh, Yuki... your feelings are obvious, but
knowing my partner, he doesn't have a clue.
knowing my partner, he doesn't have a clue.
Yuki
Heh, the water feels so cool and nice. I love
the way it washes over my feet.
the way it washes over my feet.
Rody
That's what we call a "wave."
Yuki
I know... it's very refreshing. I could use some
cooling down after the drinks and dancing.
cooling down after the drinks and dancing.
Rody
You're right. Think I might've overdone
things a bit tonight.
things a bit tonight.
Yuki
Most of the village has quieted down, but
I still see people drinking.
I still see people drinking.
Rody
Druke and Alira among them. Can't say
I'm surprised.
I'm surprised.
Yuki
I haven't smiled like this for a long, long time.
All the betrayal... I could never trust anyone.
All the betrayal... I could never trust anyone.
Yuki
But... you're different. You don't fear me or
try to use me. You see me for who I am.
try to use me. You see me for who I am.
Rody
Don't worry. I'll never betray you.
Yuki
I'm still a little scared, but... I know I'll be
alright. As long as I'm with you...
alright. As long as I'm with you...
Yuki
(As long as I'm with you, Rody. Because I—)
Rody
Hey look, the Goddess's Tear.
Yuki
Hm? What?
Rody
See that really bright star there? That's
what it's called in some places.
what it's called in some places.
Rody
The legend says a goddess shed that tear
as she thought of her long lost lover.
as she thought of her long lost lover.
Yuki
You know a great deal, don't you?
Rody
Nah, that's something Sarina told me.
Yuki
Sarina...? Who's Sarina?
Rody
Ah, guess you wouldn't know. She's my wife.
She and my kid are waiting for me back home.
She and my kid are waiting for me back home.
Yuki
Your wife...?! And your child?!
Rody
Well... soon-to-be child? She hasn't given
birth yet, at least as far as I know.
birth yet, at least as far as I know.
Yuki
I-I had no idea...
Rody
I didn't mean to keep it a secret. It's just,
I didn't want you guys to worry.
I didn't want you guys to worry.
Rody
And talking about Sarina makes me think of
her and the baby. Makes it hard to focus.
her and the baby. Makes it hard to focus.
Rody
Me being so far away from them... I do worry.
A lot. But don't pay it any mind, okay?
A lot. But don't pay it any mind, okay?
Yuki
Right...
Rody
...hey, what's the matter? You don't look
too good.
too good.
Yuki
I think you're right. I probably had too much
to drink. I'm going to go to bed.
to drink. I'm going to go to bed.
Rody
You gonna be okay? I can walk you to your
room.
room.
Yuki
It's okay, I'll manage on my own.
Good night.
Good night.
Rody
Yuki...?
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Yuki
I'm such an idiot...
Yuki
Getting carried away like this...
I'm such a...
I'm such a...
Yuki
This... this feeling, it's a misunderstanding.
It's just the festival. I... I don't love him.
It's just the festival. I... I don't love him.
Yuki
That's right... I... I don't love him!
Alira
Someone's letting loose. You're gonna
freeze the whole ocean if you keep that up.
freeze the whole ocean if you keep that up.
Yuki
Alira...?
Rody
Still drinking? Don't tell me you've been at
it this whole time.
it this whole time.
Druke
It's a festival, I'll do as I please. What about
you? Pass out under a table or something?
you? Pass out under a table or something?
Rody
No, Yuki invited me to go for a walk
along the beach.
along the beach.
Druke
...did she now?
Rody
Yeah. I'm glad she's adjusting to life outside
her shell, but she had too much to drink.
her shell, but she had too much to drink.
Druke
Too much to...
Where is she now?
Where is she now?
Rody
She suddenly started acting funny. She
said she was going to bed.
said she was going to bed.
Druke
What do you mean, 'acting funny?' What
did you two talk about?
did you two talk about?
Rody
Uhh... stars and stuff? Then I mentioned
Sarina...
Sarina...
Druke
Sigh... partner, you're a good man, but
you really blew it this time.
you really blew it this time.
Rody
Huh? What do you mean?
Druke
Why the blazes do you think Yuki invited
you?! You really can't tell how she feels?
you?! You really can't tell how she feels?
Alira
I thought this might be the case. You have
it bad for him, don't you?
it bad for him, don't you?
Yuki
...it was that obvious? I only started
realizing how I felt yesterday.
realizing how I felt yesterday.
Alira
When it comes to matters of the heart, it's
easier to see from the outside.
easier to see from the outside.
Yuki
Th-then Rody knew too?! But then why...?
Oh, it must've been to turn me down...
Oh, it must've been to turn me down...
Yuki
I must've been such a bother when we were
dancing... gods, I'm so ashamed!
dancing... gods, I'm so ashamed!
Alira
Hey, hey. Slow down, Yuki.
Take a deep breath.
Take a deep breath.
Alira
He's as thick as a pile of bricks. There's no
way he'd know without you telling him.
way he'd know without you telling him.
Yuki
R-really? Are you sure...?
Alira
Did he tell you all he can think about is
the Pandemonium right now?
the Pandemonium right now?
Alira
Well, you'll just have to help him end it, so
he can start thinking only of you!
he can start thinking only of you!
Yuki
That's not it. I didn't tell him anything.
I'm... very, very glad I didn't.
I'm... very, very glad I didn't.
Alira
Oh? Rody came back alone, so I figured you
two talked about how you felt.
two talked about how you felt.
Alira
Wait, then why are you crying?
Yuki
Rody... Rody will never feel anything for
me. He has a wife.
me. He has a wife.
Alira
Oh. Oh, I see. You didn't know?
Alira
Rody, you clod. How could you go so long
without saying anything?!
without saying anything?!
Druke
...is probably what went through her head
when you told her.
when you told her.
Rody
So, Yuki has feelings for me? And she
invited me to the beach to tell me?
invited me to the beach to tell me?
Druke
Yeah. And of course you picked that moment
to tell her about your wife. Poor girl.
to tell her about your wife. Poor girl.
Rody
...you know, now that I think about it, I
may have been giving her signs...
may have been giving her signs...
Druke
Dunno when she saw them, but they've
been there.
been there.
Druke
And after the kind of life she's led...
I'm not surprised she got a crush.
I'm not surprised she got a crush.
Rody
I just wanted to help her trust people again!
I didn't want to lead her on!
I didn't want to lead her on!
Druke
I get it. I do. And I'm sure she does too. But
feelings come from the heart, not the head.
feelings come from the heart, not the head.
Druke
When you're in love with someone, it's only
natural to hope they feel the same way.
natural to hope they feel the same way.
Rody
Damnit. If I'd just said something sooner,
she wouldn't be going through this.
she wouldn't be going through this.
Rody
I'd gotten so used to being with my wife
that I never considered how others see me.
that I never considered how others see me.
Rody
I never thought someone else might fall
for me again...
for me again...
Rody
I'm gonna go look for Yuki and have a
proper talk with her!
proper talk with her!
Druke
Hey, hold on! Just what are you gonna
tell her, huh?
tell her, huh?
Rody
That I'm sorry I made her feel that way, but
flattered as I am, I can't return her feelings.
flattered as I am, I can't return her feelings.
Druke
Why the hell would you say that?!
She hasn't even confessed to you!
She hasn't even confessed to you!
Druke
You really want to break her heart even
more?!
more?!
Yuki
I know he's just being nice to me. I know
he doesn't see me romantically...
he doesn't see me romantically...
Yuki
But... no matter how I try, I can't change
how I feel! I love him...!
how I feel! I love him...!
Alira
Yuki...
Yuki
No. That's not true. If I really try, I can
stop myself from loving him.
stop myself from loving him.
Yuki
It'll be easy. Rody's dense. He can't dance.
He puts himself in danger for no reason.
He puts himself in danger for no reason.
Yuki
He's a terrible husband, leaving his family
behind to run around saving the world!
behind to run around saving the world!
Alira
Yuki... stop. You don't need to force
yourself to do this.
yourself to do this.
Yuki
I'm not forcing myself!
Alira
But everything you said just now sounds like
it ends with a "but I love him anyway."
it ends with a "but I love him anyway."
Yuki
...!
Alira
I've seen love in all its forms.
Alira
The stories romanticize it. An eternal flame
that never dies, until death do you part...
that never dies, until death do you part...
Alira
But that's a fantasy. Even a love for the ages
can end the next day. It's no one's fault.
can end the next day. It's no one's fault.
Yuki
But I can't go on feeling like this...
It's wrong...
It's wrong...
Alira
No, it isn't. So what if you still love him?
Yuki
So what'?! He has a wife!
Alira
A little crush you keep in your heart isn't
going to hurt anyone, Yuki.
going to hurt anyone, Yuki.
Alira
None of us can control how we feel. Love
can die just as quickly as it's born.
can die just as quickly as it's born.
Alira
And no one can stop it. Just like no one
can stop the waves rolling along the shore.
can stop the waves rolling along the shore.
Yuki
The waves...
Yuki
(...no. I'm the Winter Witch. I can freeze
the waves, and I can freeze my heart.)
the waves, and I can freeze my heart.)
Druke
Nothing you can say will get through to
her. At least not for now.
her. At least not for now.
Rody
Then what am I supposed to do?
Druke
Nothing, that's what. Unless you wanna leave
your wife, but you ain't that kind of man.
your wife, but you ain't that kind of man.
Druke
...damn, looks like the bottle's empty. I'm
gonna go grab another.
gonna go grab another.
Rody
Sigh...
Rody
...I wonder how Sarina's doing.
Rody
(I've been writing, but she hasn't written
back. I hope her replies are just late...)
back. I hope her replies are just late...)
Rody
(I was supposed to be back after Urg Roa...
But look at me. I'm all the way out here.)
But look at me. I'm all the way out here.)
Rody
I can't just ignore the Crimson Crest, but...
Wish I could at least explain things to her...
Wish I could at least explain things to her...
Rody
(Leaving Sarina alone with my child, hurting
Yuki... I'm a real piece of work...)
Yuki... I'm a real piece of work...)
Rody
Argh! Dammit, thinking isn't doing any good!
Druke, gimme some of what you're having!
Druke, gimme some of what you're having!
Scene 6
Yuki
(I thought I'd be able to calm down in bed,
but I can't get to sleep...)
but I can't get to sleep...)
Yuki
(All I can think about is him.)
Young Girl
You have... so much...
Yuki
?! Who are you?
How did you get in here?!
How did you get in here?!
Young Girl
Give it to me.
Ossia(Yuki
Wh-what are you doing?! Aaaaaaah...!!
Yuki
Gasp!!
Yuki
Wait... It's morning...? Was that a dream...?
How odd.
How odd.
Yuki
...I should make breakfast. Best to put all
this out of my head.
this out of my head.
Rody
Hey, Yuki. Morning.
Yuki
...!
Good mo...nnh—
Good mo...nnh—
Rody
Yuki?! What's wrong?! Yuki!
Village Chieftain
——And you suddenly fainted?
Yuki
Yes. I felt weak. I still feel weak...
Luther
And you can no longer use magic?
Chieftain, could this be...
Chieftain, could this be...
Village Chieftain
Yes. Only a doctor would be able to say for
sure, but it resembles the dragon plague.
sure, but it resembles the dragon plague.
Luther
In any case, you are in no condition to
investigate the volcano.
investigate the volcano.
Yuki
N-No! Please, you must allow me to go!
Rody
Yuki?
Yuki
If this is related to the Pandemonium,
there's no telling what might happen.
there's no telling what might happen.
Yuki
I might not be able to use magic, but I still
have my knowledge.
have my knowledge.
Rody
Sure, but if you go in this condition, you're
going to get hurt!
going to get hurt!
Luther
At ease, Crestbearer. The witch has a point.
I'll allow her to go, if she can endure it.
I'll allow her to go, if she can endure it.
Rody
Commander...!
Alira
Welcome back. You two go on a stroll
together? I made us some breakfast!
together? I made us some breakfast!
Druke
Hmph, I'd hardly call this breakfast.
Rody
Err, this...
Yuki
A single banana each...?
Alira
Hey, bananas are very nutritious! That's a
whole breakfast you're holding!
whole breakfast you're holding!
Druke
Stop with the screeching, girl! Ugh...
My head... I shouldn't have raised my voice.
My head... I shouldn't have raised my voice.
Alira
It's your fault for getting so hungover.
Yuki
Rody, about this morning...
Rody
You don't want me to tell the others?
Yuki...
Yuki...
Yuki
Please.
Rody
...alright. Just try to take it easy. If you faint
or something, I'm telling them. Okay?
or something, I'm telling them. Okay?
Alira
Eat up, everyone! We have a long, long day
ahead of us!
ahead of us!
Druke
Phew, we've come pretty high up.
Rody
Nothing out of the ordinary so far. The
dragons collapsed close to the mouth, right?
dragons collapsed close to the mouth, right?
Druke
Urgh. The higher we climb, the hotter it gets.
Could we get a cool breeze, Yuki?
Could we get a cool breeze, Yuki?
Yuki
Um...
Rody
Sh-she can't! I-I mean—
Alira
...!
On your guard, everyone!
On your guard, everyone!
Lava Dragon
RRRROAR...!
Druke
Looks like we've got some company!
Rody
Its body is like lava...
No, is it actually made of lava?
No, is it actually made of lava?
Rody
Careful! It's coming right at us!
Scene 7
Druke
Ugh... This heat! It's like the air itself
is on fire.
is on fire.
Rody
We can't get any closer like this!
Damn, there has to be a way!
Damn, there has to be a way!
Druke
We can still hit it with magic from this
distance. Freeze the bastard, Yuki!
distance. Freeze the bastard, Yuki!
Yuki
Um... O-okay!
Rody
Hey, don't push yourself!
Yuki
Don't worry, I can manage this much...!
Ngh?!
Ngh?!
Druke
What was that? Hey, why did she collapse?!
Did the enemy do something?!
Did the enemy do something?!
Rody
Yuki! Hang in there!
Alira
Hm... maybe...!
Druke
What in the blazes are you thinking, Alira!
Don't get too close! It's dangerous!
Don't get too close! It's dangerous!
Alira
Aha, just like I thought! See, it's okay.
And if I get just a little closer...
And if I get just a little closer...
Lava Dragon
RROAR...!!
Red Dragonling
Grrrr...
Rody
The lava dragon turned into... a tiny red
dragon...?
dragon...?
Druke
What the hell did you do to it?
Alira
I didn't do a thing. That 'lava dragon' was
an illusion spell.
an illusion spell.
Rody
An illusion spell?!
Alira
Magic that deceives a target's senses.
Both its size and its heat were imaginary.
Both its size and its heat were imaginary.
Druke
So you weren't affected by the heat because
you saw through the illusion?
you saw through the illusion?
Alira
Yep! I deserve a bit of praise for saving
your hides, don't I?
your hides, don't I?
Druke
Hmph! Y-you're right... I owe you one...
Thanks.
Thanks.
Alira
Aww, don't scowl too hard, Drukey. Yuki
helped us out too.
helped us out too.
Rody
Yuki?
Alira
The dragon faltered when she tried to cast,
and I noticed the illusion waver.
and I noticed the illusion waver.
Alira
So... is she alright?
Rody
She's unconscious. She asked me not to tell
you, but she's been unwell since morning.
you, but she's been unwell since morning.
Druke
Unwell? Guessing it's something worse
than my hangover. What's going on?
than my hangover. What's going on?
Rody
It turns out she can't use magic right now.
According to the chieftain, it's the plague—
According to the chieftain, it's the plague—
Rody
Wait! Who goes there?!
Elf
...
Red Dragonling
Squeal...!
Elf
There, there, Ruvi. That must've been
scary, but you did great.
scary, but you did great.
Druke
A child...?
Elf
...is this woman a mage?
Rody
Hey, stay back!
Elf
How long has it been since her symptoms
appeared? Did anything precede them?
appeared? Did anything precede them?
Druke
Little girl, this ain't the place for children.
Here, I'll take you back home.
Here, I'll take you back home.
Elf
Little girl?' I'm older than all of you put
together! Don't treat me like a kid.
together! Don't treat me like a kid.
Druke
Huh? No way.
Alira
She's right, Drukey. She's an elf. You can't
judge her age from her appearance.
judge her age from her appearance.
Callen
I'm Callen... but now's no time for proper
introductions. Let me see your friend.
introductions. Let me see your friend.
Rody
Do you know what's happening to her?
Callen
I think so.
...yes, of course. She's been drained.
...yes, of course. She's been drained.
Callen(Rody
Huh? Wait, what's going on?
Why are you glowing?!
Why are you glowing?!
Yuki
Ah... I...?
Rody
Yuki! Are you okay?
Yuki
Mmm... R-Rody...? Wh-what happened...?
Rody
Don't try to speak. You must still be
exhausted...
exhausted...
Alira
Phew, it looks like she'll be okay. I was
worried there for a bit.
worried there for a bit.
Callen
Indeed. She should be okay for...
for now...
for now...
Druke
H-hey, you okay there? Can you get up?
Callen
Just a bit light-headed, is all. I'm sure we all
have questions, but we shouldn't talk here.
have questions, but we shouldn't talk here.
Rody
Okay... did you have somewhere else in
mind?
mind?
Callen
My camp. Don't worry, it's nearby. And I
have some snacks and tea too!
have some snacks and tea too!
Rody
All right. Druke, help the elf walk, will you?
Druke
You sure we can trust her, partner?
What if this is a trap?
What if this is a trap?
Callen
Are you serious? You saw what I did to
myself. Would I do that if I was tricking you?
myself. Would I do that if I was tricking you?
Druke
Ah... probably not.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Rody
Here, Yuki. You can hold on to me.
Yuki
...I-I'm fine.
Rody
Come on, you're still weak. Let me help
you.
you.
Yuki
...I don't need your help. I can walk on my
own.
own.
Rody
Yuki...
Yuki
So you're the legendary Callen the Scholar?
Callen
Finally, someone who knows me. And you
must be the Winter Witch.
must be the Winter Witch.
Callen
Yuki, was it? I've been wanting to meet you!
Yuki
O-oh? I'm honored... I suppose...
Callen
You're not as terrifying as the stories say. I
heard you kidnap and freeze children.
heard you kidnap and freeze children.
Yuki
...I'm glad that's been cleared up.
Yuki
The Callen I've heard of is a brute whose
twisted experiments made her part dragon.
twisted experiments made her part dragon.
Rody
Haha... I guess stories have a way of getting
confused, huh.
confused, huh.
Druke
Aaaww yeah! This iced tea really hits the
spot!
spot!
Alira
This spell that keeps drinks cold is amazing.
So you study all kinds of magic, then?
So you study all kinds of magic, then?
Rody
Sure looks that way, from all these books
and papers and stuff.
and papers and stuff.
Rody
Are you studying the plague, too?
Callen
Of course. From what I've seen, I believe
that's what Yuki is suffering from.
that's what Yuki is suffering from.
Yuki
I am?!
Druke
So it doesn't just affect dragons?
That means the village is in danger, too!
That means the village is in danger, too!
Callen
Calm down. The village is safe—
For now, at least.
For now, at least.
Callen
These symptoms are only affecting her
because of the amount of mana she has.
because of the amount of mana she has.
Scene 8
Rody
The plague is caused by... having a lot of
mana? How does that work?
mana? How does that work?
Callen
It's not a dragon plague, it's a mana plague.
Having it drained is what's killing them.
Having it drained is what's killing them.
Yuki
Then I would've died if it weren't for you,
Callen?
Callen?
Callen
Not to make you feel like you owe me
anything... but yes, you would have.
anything... but yes, you would have.
Callen
It's seriously amazing that a human like
you has as much mana as a dragon!
you has as much mana as a dragon!
Alira
Wow. I always knew you were something
special, Yuki!
special, Yuki!
Callen
I see why you're famous. Once this is over,
maybe you could help with my research?
maybe you could help with my research?
Yuki
S-sure... I owe you my life, after all.
I would be glad to help.
I would be glad to help.
Rody
You sure you want to agree to this?
Who knows what you'd be getting into?
Who knows what you'd be getting into?
Yuki
...this doesn't concern you, Rody.
It won't cause you trouble either way.
It won't cause you trouble either way.
Rody
Yuki...
Callen
Anyway, from what I've seen, dragons closer
to the volcano are more likely to fall ill.
to the volcano are more likely to fall ill.
Callen
But it's their nesting ground, so I've been
keeping them away with illusions.
keeping them away with illusions.
Rody
Oh, right. That 'lava dragon' only tried to
scare us. It never attacked.
scare us. It never attacked.
Druke
You've been using illusions to keep away the
dragons, and we just happened to wander in.
dragons, and we just happened to wander in.
Callen
Exactly. Oh—I also cause earthquakes
to spook the dragons in the village.
to spook the dragons in the village.
Alira
That was you?! That quake we felt earlier
shook the entire island!
shook the entire island!
Callen
You only thought it did. Causing an island-
wide earthquake is a bit much even for me.
wide earthquake is a bit much even for me.
Alira
An illusion spell powerful enough to fool
everyone here is pretty impressive too.
everyone here is pretty impressive too.
Callen
Hehe, magic that influences the mind is my
specialty!
specialty!
Yuki
Have you been giving your mana to the
dragons as well?
dragons as well?
Callen
I have. I couldn't just sit by and let them die.
Druke
So you've been doing that and keeping up
your illusions this whole time?
your illusions this whole time?
Druke
All while trying to find a cure? That's some
crazy stuff. It's a miracle you're still alive.
crazy stuff. It's a miracle you're still alive.
Callen
So you finally realize how great I am?
Actually, I'm surprised myself.
Actually, I'm surprised myself.
Callen
I feel exhausted, but at the same time, it
feels like I can never run out of strength...
feels like I can never run out of strength...
Rody
But you don't live here, do you? How did you
hear about the plague in the first place?
hear about the plague in the first place?
Callen
Promise you won't laugh?
Druke
What kind of question is that?
Callen
...I saw it in a dream.
Druke
A dream?!
Rody
Druke...
Druke
Hey, I know. I'm not laughing.
Callen
I know it's crazy. Normally, I'd think so too.
But this dream was... different.
But this dream was... different.
Alira
What was it about?
Callen
I saw a pale, thin girl. She used some kind
of power to sink the island under the waves.
of power to sink the island under the waves.
Rody
She... she sank it?
Yuki
Using magic?
Callen
I don't know, but most likely.
Rody
Hold it. This isn't some little boat we're
talking about, it's an entire island.
talking about, it's an entire island.
Callen
I know, but that's what I saw.
And then I heard a voice.
And then I heard a voice.
Callen
"If you do not intervene, this is what will
come to pass."
come to pass."
Rody
...!
Yuki
That girl you mentioned, what did she
look like?
look like?
Callen
Let's see... she was wearing white, with long
hair, and she had this blank expression.
hair, and she had this blank expression.
Yuki
I think I saw her too, last night.
I thought it was a dream, but now...
I thought it was a dream, but now...
Druke
Shh. Looks like we've got company.
Rody
Who goes there? Show yourself!
Young Girl
...
Druke
A girl...? Wait, is she the one—
Yuki
Yes, I'm sure of it!
Callen
She's the one I saw in my dream, too.
She's the one who could sink this island!
She's the one who could sink this island!
Scene 9
Rody
Get ready, everyone! We can't let her
steal any more mana!
steal any more mana!
Druke
No need to tell me, partner.
Appearances can be deceiving.
Appearances can be deceiving.
Young Girl
Ma... na...?
Mana. Mana? Mana...
Mana. Mana? Mana...
Callen
Wait. She doesn't seem hostile.
Druke
Bah, didn't you hear what I just said?
Callen
I'm not talking about her appearance!
I'm talking about her intentions.
I'm talking about her intentions.
Druke
Hmm... You're right. It doesn't feel like she
intends to attack.
intends to attack.
Young Girl
M-ma... na... What's mana...?
Callen
Mana is found in all living things. There are
six elements of mana in total.
six elements of mana in total.
Callen
It's a source of magic power.
Everyone has some, to differing degrees.
Everyone has some, to differing degrees.
Young Girl
Oh... you must mean the "power."
Okay, I understand...
Okay, I understand...
Callen
So... you're familiar with the concept?
Just not the name?
Just not the name?
Young Girl
Yes, Mama told me... Mama tells me if it's
important. She never used the word "mana."
important. She never used the word "mana."
Yuki
Well, at least it doesn't look like we'll
have to fight her.
have to fight her.
Druke
Yeah, but the way she speaks seems awfully
childish for someone her age.
childish for someone her age.
Rody
She talks about her mom a lot... seems
dangerous to let her wander around alone.
dangerous to let her wander around alone.
Callen
What else has your mother taught you?
Young Girl
A lot. I didn't understand when I was
born, but she told me a lot of things.
born, but she told me a lot of things.
Alira
So, about 'power'... what did your mother say
about that?
about that?
Young Girl
Um...
Young Girl
"The specimen possesses immense power,
but cannot control her magic or emotions."
but cannot control her magic or emotions."
Young Girl
"Integrating her into the system is critical,
but doing so in her current state is risky."
but doing so in her current state is risky."
Rody
Uhh, what...?
Yuki
Th-that's what your mother said to you?
Alira
...your mother must be very smart.
What kind of job does she have?
What kind of job does she have?
Young Girl
Job?
Alira
You know, what does she usually do?
When she's not talking to you, I mean.
When she's not talking to you, I mean.
Young Girl
She used to do lots of things. She looked
busy. But then she stopped moving.
busy. But then she stopped moving.
Rody
She stopped moving...?
Young Girl
Yes. She's been at her desk this whole
time... I'm so worried for her...!
time... I'm so worried for her...!
Druke
...?! Another earthquake...?
Yuki
Callen?!
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Callen
This isn't one of my illusions, it's a real
earthquake...!
earthquake...!
Rody
Could this girl be the one behind it?!
Young Girl
...
Druke
I-it's stopped?
Alira
...what did you do after your mother
stopped moving?
stopped moving?
Young Girl
I thought she might need power. That's why
I've been taking it from other living things.
I've been taking it from other living things.
Young Girl
Mama says I'm not supposed to go outside,
but I want to help her.
but I want to help her.
Young Girl
I didn't have any power when I was born. I
was trapped in the dark. It was scary.
was trapped in the dark. It was scary.
Young Girl
But I learned how to take the power from
other things, so I'm doing it to help Mama.
other things, so I'm doing it to help Mama.
Alira
Has giving the power to your mother
helped her...?
helped her...?
Young Girl
No... I think she needs even more power.
From even more living things...
From even more living things...
Young Girl
I-if Mama doesn't move anymore...
Then...then...!
Then...then...!
Druke
A-another earthquake! Even bigger than
the last one!
the last one!
Yuki
I-I can't keep my balance!
Rody
She's the one causing it. I'm certain of it!
Callen
Is the earth itself reacting to her emotional
state? Just how much mana does she have?!
state? Just how much mana does she have?!
Young Girl
If... If Mama is gone... I... I...!
Rody
M-maybe you can let us see your mother.
We might be able to help her.
We might be able to help her.
Young Girl
...!
R-really?
R-really?
Yuki
The tremors stopped...
Young Girl
I'll take you to our house. It's over this way.
Druke
Are you serious about this, partner?
Seems pretty risky.
Seems pretty risky.
Rody
I know. But this might be our only chance.
Rody
If we just let her go, we might never find
out what's happening to this island.
out what's happening to this island.
Druke
Fine. I know how stubborn you can be. I'll
be here to watch your back.
be here to watch your back.
Scene 10
Young Girl
Our house is right along this path.
Callen
The living things you took power from...
were they dragons?
were they dragons?
Young Girl
Yes. There were lots near the volcano,
and they had lots of power.
and they had lots of power.
Young Girl
There used to be so many of them, but
now they're all gone.
now they're all gone.
Druke
Guessing Callen's illusions worked,
or she wiped most of them out...
or she wiped most of them out...
Yuki
It's probably a bit of both.
Young Girl
Mama will be angry, but I started going
farther away. I found some power that way.
farther away. I found some power that way.
Yuki
(Then last night wasn't a dream...
She must have taken my mana.)
She must have taken my mana.)
Alira
You know, you're very pretty.
Young Girl
Pretty? What's 'pretty?'
Alira
It's a word for something that makes you
feel good when you see it!
feel good when you see it!
Young Girl
Feel good?
Alira
Yeah! Isn't there anything that makes you
feel that way?
feel that way?
Young Girl
Ah, yes. There's lots of water around
the island. I like watching it sway.
the island. I like watching it sway.
Alira
That's called the "ocean."
Young Girl
Ocean...
Okay, I've memorized that word.
Okay, I've memorized that word.
Callen
We're close to the mouth of the volcano
now. How much further is your house?
now. How much further is your house?
Young Girl
Just a bit. This way.
Alira
Ah, wait for us!
Rody
...
Yuki
...
Rody
Hey... you've been acting strange all day.
Is it your mana? Or...
Is it your mana? Or...
Yuki
It doesn't concern you, Rody.
Just leave me be.
Just leave me be.
Rody
How can I?
You're an important friend to me.
You're an important friend to me.
Yuki
A friend... I see...
Rody
How can I not be worried after what
happened to you?
happened to you?
Rody
How about a change of pace? You can take
this girl to the beach once this is all over.
this girl to the beach once this is all over.
Yuki
...I don't like the beach.
Rody
Huh? What—
BOOM!
Rody
What was that?!
Yuki
It came from where Callen and the others
went! Something must have happened!
went! Something must have happened!
Rody
Let's hurry!
Callen
Wh-what... what exactly are you?
Young Girl
What's wrong?
Callen
You're asking me what's wrong?!
Rody
What's going on?
Druke
Partner...
Yuki
There's a hole in the mountainside...?
Alira
She just put her hand on the stone and
blew open a door like it was nothing!
blew open a door like it was nothing!
Rody
I can see some kind of a passage leading
inside the volcano.
inside the volcano.
Young Girl
This is the entrance to our house.
Mama said to keep it a secret, so I hid it...
Mama said to keep it a secret, so I hid it...
Young Girl
But it's okay to show you, because you're
going to help her.
going to help her.
Callen
Y-you seem composed. Aren't you tired after
using so much power...?
using so much power...?
Young Girl
No, I'm alright. Let's go. I'll take you to
Mama.
Mama.
Callen
W-wait...! Ah, she's already gone on ahead.
Callen
Just how much mana does she have...?
Druke
Probably a good idea not to agitate her. We
can do without another bloody earthquake...
can do without another bloody earthquake...
Young Girl
What's wrong? You're still coming in to help
Mama, right?
Mama, right?
Druke
Y-yeah! Of course!
Rody
Alright, let's go in!
Scene 11
Callen
Wow! All these documents and experiments...
This is a full-fledged laboratory.
This is a full-fledged laboratory.
Rody
I don't know much about this sort of thing,
but I take it this stuff is pretty amazing?
but I take it this stuff is pretty amazing?
Yuki
It is. I just picked up this sheet at random,
but it's fascinating.
but it's fascinating.
Rody
What's it about?
Yuki
D-do you really have to get so close to see?
Rody
Oh... no. Sorry.
Yuki
...this is more Callen's specialty, so I don't
know all that much about it myself.
know all that much about it myself.
Callen
This is incredible. From the papers I've
glanced at, her mother was studying mana.
glanced at, her mother was studying mana.
Callen
Imbuing existing weapons with mana to
enchant them is a well-known technique...
enchant them is a well-known technique...
Callen
But this... It's an attempt to create a weapon
from raw mana itself!
from raw mana itself!
Rody
Errr, Druke...?
Druke
Don't look at me. Like I'd understand any
of this.
of this.
Yuki
The documents here are records of previous
Pandemoniums.
Pandemoniums.
Yuki
Her research must have been related to it.
Rody
The Pandemonium...
Rody
Hm? There's a room through here.
Young Girl
That's my room.
Alira
It's awfully bare-bones. A girl's room should
be much nicer than this, don't you agree?
be much nicer than this, don't you agree?
Callen
This here...
Rody
A book? No, it looks like some kind of daily
log.
log.
Druke
What's it say on the cover?
Callen
It's a patient log for the bed.
Specimen 055-1A. So...
Specimen 055-1A. So...
Young Girl
Yes. It's my name! It's very long, so I just
go by "Ossia."
go by "Ossia."
Callen
...
Alira
Specimen, huh... She did say her mother
referred to her like that.
referred to her like that.
Ossia
Is something wrong?
Callen
No. Ossia is a very nice name...
Ossia
Mama isn't here because this is my room.
She's probably this way.
She's probably this way.
Alira
Hey, Ossia. You wanna go explore the
island a little with me?
island a little with me?
Ossia
Umm... why?
Alira
When your mother wakes up, she'll tell you
to stay in your room all day, right?
to stay in your room all day, right?
Ossia
Yes... she probably will.
Alira
Don't you wanna look around while you
can? Rody will take care of your mother.
can? Rody will take care of your mother.
Ossia
B-but if Mama finds out...
Alira
Don't worry, I won't say a word. Why don't
we go see the ocean, hmm?
we go see the ocean, hmm?
Ossia
...
...maybe for just a little while.
...maybe for just a little while.
Alira
Yeah, just a little while.
I leave the rest to you, friends!
I leave the rest to you, friends!
Druke
Alira's managed to lure Ossia away, but
I doubt it's gonna be for long.
I doubt it's gonna be for long.
Callen
Yuki and I will look around. We need to
know more about this research.
know more about this research.
Rody
Alright. I'll look for Ossia's 'mother' with
Druke.
Druke.
Druke
Yeah. Though I think I know what we're
gonna find...
gonna find...
Callen
I have a rough idea now. The research
being conducted here was pretty extensive.
being conducted here was pretty extensive.
Yuki
To think that mana could crystallize
while still in a primordial state...
while still in a primordial state...
Callen
It was always theoretically possible, but I
never expected to actually see it myself.
never expected to actually see it myself.
Callen
A crystal with the properties of all six
elements, capable of being shaped into
elements, capable of being shaped into
Callen
any kind of physical material..
primordia.'
primordia.'
Yuki
Yes. It's hard to believe...
And I honestly wish it wasn't possible.
And I honestly wish it wasn't possible.
Yuki
That girl... Ossia, she's...
Callen
Yes. The researcher living here made her
from primordia... She's an artificial being.
from primordia... She's an artificial being.
Yuki
Created to be used as a wellspring of
elemental power to defeat the Eternal...
elemental power to defeat the Eternal...
Yuki
Ossia is a weapon... a tool. That was
supposed to be her only purpose.
supposed to be her only purpose.
Callen
Her thoughts and feelings are mentioned
here as unintended side effects.
here as unintended side effects.
Yuki
This is awful. It's like nobody wanted
Ossia to be born...
Ossia to be born...
Rody
...no luck, huh?
Druke
Yeah, she's got no pulse. It's probably been
a while since she died.
a while since she died.
Rody
Researching at her desk until her last
breath. These science types...
breath. These science types...
Druke
What are all these crystals around her?
They look like thorns.
They look like thorns.
Druke
She's even got some sticking out of her
body.
body.
Rody
Hey, Druke.
Druke
Hm? What is it, partner?
Rody
Her face... doesn't it looks like Ossia's?
Druke
Now that you mention it, it kinda does.
Rody
From what we've heard, she's probably not
Ossia's actual mom... or a very good one.
Ossia's actual mom... or a very good one.
Rody
But in her own way, I think some part of her
saw Ossia as her daughter.
saw Ossia as her daughter.
Druke
...who knows. Anyway, I'm grabbing
some of these thorns for Callen to examine.
some of these thorns for Callen to examine.
Rody
...alright.
Scene 12
Druke
Rody, you sure about this?
Rody
Yeah, I'll tell Ossia. Somebody's gotta do it.
Yuki
Rody...
Callen
These crystals you brought back... they're
primordia!
primordia!
Druke
That's the stuff with, uh... every kind of
mana, right?
mana, right?
Callen
She probably built her lab here because of
the high concentration in this area.
the high concentration in this area.
Callen
And that explains why I could share my
mana without collapsing, too.
mana without collapsing, too.
Callen
Look, you can actually see the six types of
mana rolling off these shards!
mana rolling off these shards!
Druke
Not really. I can't see a thing.
Yuki
I'm not seeing anything either.
Callen
You can't either, Yuki? Even as a mage
yourself? How interesting...
yourself? How interesting...
Callen
As much as I'd like to figure out why, we
have more pressing matters to attend to.
have more pressing matters to attend to.
Callen
These shards can be used to replenish
the mana taken from the dragons.
the mana taken from the dragons.
Rody
Then I think we're done here.
Let's head out.
Let's head out.
Alira
One, two, three! Yeah, spin around right
there... way to go, Ossia!
there... way to go, Ossia!
Ossia
Hehehe... I like this.
This is fun.
This is fun.
Rody
...she seems just like any other girl
when she's like this.
when she's like this.
Yuki
Rody...
Rody
Sorry to keep you two waiting.
Ossia
Oh, how did it go? Is Mama better now?
She's not mad at me, is she?
She's not mad at me, is she?
Rody
Umm... about that. This is important,
Ossia, so I need you to listen.
Ossia, so I need you to listen.
Ossia
Hm?
Rody
Your mother doesn't have any more power.
And it's too late to give her any more.
And it's too late to give her any more.
Ossia
What do you mean, she doesn't have any
power? Does she need something else?
power? Does she need something else?
Rody
...Ossia, I'm just gonna be blunt, okay?
Your mama is...
Your mama is...
Rody
—she's dead.
Alira
...
Ossia
Dead? What's dead?
Is Mama angry at me?
Is Mama angry at me?
Rody
...dead is, um...
Yuki
...!
Enough, Rody. Let me handle this.
Enough, Rody. Let me handle this.
Yuki
You see, Ossia, your mother's body is still
here, but her spirit is gone.
here, but her spirit is gone.
Ossia
Gone? Gone where?
Yuki
To... to a very far away place...
Ossia
Has she left me behind?
Am... am I all alone...?
Am... am I all alone...?
Ossia
When is she coming back?
When is Mama coming back?!
When is Mama coming back?!
Yuki
...she's never coming back, Ossia.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Ossia
Ah... Ah-aaah...
Alira
Ossia?
Ossia
Aaaah, no... No!
Ossia
No, no, no, no, no, no, no!!
Druke
What the hell?!
Rody
Ossia!! She's flown so high up...!
Callen
Th-the entire island is shaking...! I've never
felt such a terrible earthquake!!
felt such a terrible earthquake!!
Yuki
Look! Over there! The volcano!
Alira
These quakes have disrupted its magma
source! It's going to erupt!
source! It's going to erupt!
Norza
Haha. Well, well...
Norza
I come to have a look at this explosion of
mana, and what do I find?
mana, and what do I find?
Norza
A volcano practically spewing primordia!
Norza
With this, I'll be able to produce a never-
ending horde of monsters...
ending horde of monsters...
Norza
Even one shard will produce enough to
conquer this island. Go forth!
conquer this island. Go forth!
Scene 13
Village Chieftain
By all that is holy... The village...
The island...
The island...
Village Chieftain
Our homes have crumbled, our boats
swallowed by the sea. The well-being of
swallowed by the sea. The well-being of
Village Chieftain
our dragons can no longer be our only
concern!
concern!
Villager 1
Chieftain! Over there!
Village Chieftain
Gods, an army of monsters...!
Is there no end to the trials we must face?
Is there no end to the trials we must face?
Village Chieftain
Ah! Sir Luther!
Luther
...!!
Village Chieftain
This is an emergency! Where are you
going with our dragon riders?!
going with our dragon riders?!
Luther
...this situation has gotten out of hand.
I will return to Rigland and request aid.
I will return to Rigland and request aid.
Village Chieftain
Our village won't last a day! There will be
no one left by the time aid arrives!
no one left by the time aid arrives!
Village Chieftain
I beg of you, at least call back Sir Rody and
his companions from the volcano!
his companions from the volcano!
Luther
Have faith in them. They are surely doing
what they can to resolve the situation.
what they can to resolve the situation.
Village Chieftain
Sir Luther! No...
Village Chieftain
Now is not the time. I must do what I can.
Norza
And what exactly is it you think you can
do?
do?
Village Chieftain
Who are you?!
Norza
You must realize that man is lying.
There will be no aid.
There will be no aid.
Norza
You see the truth for what it is.
Why fight it?
Why fight it?
Village Chieftain
It is my duty as the chieftain of this village.
I cannot abandon my people...!
I cannot abandon my people...!
Darna
Father!
Village Chieftain
Darna! Thank goodness you're safe!
Darna
Where are the Knights, Father? Isn't this
what they came here to protect us from?!
what they came here to protect us from?!
Norza
Haha, the boy asks a good question. Where
are the Knights, indeed...
are the Knights, indeed...
Darna
...Father, who is this?
Village Chieftain
Do not be swayed by his words. It will lead
to your destruction. My instincts tell me so.
to your destruction. My instincts tell me so.
Norza
Be a good father. Tell him there will be no
aid, that the village has been abandoned.
aid, that the village has been abandoned.
Darna
Abandoned...? Father... is he telling the
truth?!
truth?!
Village Chieftain
My son. Never lose hope. Help will arrive.
Everything will be o—
Everything will be o—
Village Chieftain
Nnnrghhk!
Darna
Father?! You... wh-what have you done?!
Norza
Yes, I can feel your rage at this injustice!
Let it burn inside you. Never forget the pain.
Let it burn inside you. Never forget the pain.
Darna
Father! Father!!
You... why did you murder Father?!
You... why did you murder Father?!
Norza
Because I could. Drown in your helplessness.
Covet power. Only that will make you strong.
Covet power. Only that will make you strong.
Darna
Wait!
Darna
Why...
What did we ever do to deserve this...!
What did we ever do to deserve this...!
Ossia
Waaaah...! Mama, Mama, Mamaaa!
Druke
There's nothing we can do while she's up in
the sky.
the sky.
Alira
So you're saying we should just stand
around and twiddle our thumbs?!
around and twiddle our thumbs?!
Callen
No. Of course not.
There's still a way we can stop her.
There's still a way we can stop her.
Rody
What is it?
Callen
The lab notes said primordia can temporarily
grant all six elements to a person.
grant all six elements to a person.
Callen
By harnessing storm mana, you might be
able to fly... for a while, at least.
able to fly... for a while, at least.
Yuki
No! That's far too dangerous!
Rody
I'll do it.
Yuki
Rody...! All we know is what Ossia's mother
researched and left in her notes.
researched and left in her notes.
Yuki
It's a double-edged sword. If the mana from
the shard exceeds your capacity, then...
the shard exceeds your capacity, then...
Callen
Ossia's mother almost certainly died of
a mana overdose.
a mana overdose.
Callen
The constant exposure to primordia would
have ravaged her body. It's risky, but...
have ravaged her body. It's risky, but...
Rody
If we do nothing, we'll die for sure. If I do
this, at least we have a chance.
this, at least we have a chance.
Yuki
That's not the point! If... if you die then...!
Yuki
If you die... I...
Yuki
...think of what will happen to your wife,
and the child you have yet to see.
and the child you have yet to see.
Rody
Yuki... I know you're scared. But I have to
be the one to do this.
be the one to do this.
Druke
Give it up, Yuki. There's no talking sense
into him when he gets like this.
into him when he gets like this.
Callen
Druke and I will return to the village with
the shards to heal the dragons.
the shards to heal the dragons.
Yuki
Then... I'll use a shard to replenish my
mana and stop the eruption.
mana and stop the eruption.
Alira
I'll go with you, Yuki!
Rody
All right... I'm counting on all of you.
Yuki
Rody!
Yuki
Promise me... promise me you're going to
make it back alive.
make it back alive.
Rody
I will. I promise.
Rody
Let's do this, then...
Rody
I'll come back to you no matter what,
Sarina...
Sarina...
Rody
Rrrgh! Mmph, this primordia... This is...
strong... stuff...! Gaaaah!
strong... stuff...! Gaaaah!
Scene 14
Yuki
Why... why can't I cast spells? I have all
my mana back! Why can't I do anything?!
my mana back! Why can't I do anything?!
Alira
Calm down, Yuki! Look what's happening
around you!
around you!
Yuki
Huh...? Everything around me has turned
ice... Aaah!
ice... Aaah!
Yuki
Even my body is freezing... why am I freezing
if I can't cast my magic?!
if I can't cast my magic?!
Alira
You are casting it! It's not your magic that's
the problem, it's your control!
the problem, it's your control!
Yuki
My control? But why...
Alira
You already know why. Mages control their
magic with their heart.
magic with their heart.
Alira
Your heart is what's getting in the way, Yuki.
Yuki
My... heart...
Alira
You're still trying to force yourself not to
love Rody, aren't you?
love Rody, aren't you?
Yuki
...
Ossia
Love...?
Rody
Yeah, love. You like and care about your
mother, right? That's love.
mother, right? That's love.
Ossia
So... so what? What does that have to do
with anything?
with anything?
Rody
I flew all the way up here because I want
you to know what love is.
you to know what love is.
Rody
I know you're sad because of what happened.
But love isn't limited to just one person.
But love isn't limited to just one person.
Rody
Ossia, you can love everyone in this world,
and there are people who will love you back.
and there are people who will love you back.
Ossia
What happens when you love someone...?
Rody
Think of how happy you were with your
mother. You can have that again.
mother. You can have that again.
Rody
This world is filled with love. But if you
destroy it, all of that will go away.
destroy it, all of that will go away.
Ossia
...
Ossia
Are there people who you... love?
Rody
Yes. My companions, my friends...
And my family.
And my family.
Rody
My wife. We have a baby. I don't know them
yet, but they're still precious to me.
yet, but they're still precious to me.
Rody
I value them more than life itself. That's
how much I love my child.
how much I love my child.
Ossia
Okay... I see. Then—
Ossia
How would you feel if you lost the people
you loved forever?
you loved forever?
Rody
...?!
Ossia
Show me. Show me how you'd feel.
Rody
Wh-what are you saying...? No, Ossia!
Stop this talk right now!
Stop this talk right now!
Ossia
Your companion down there. Yuki.
Do you love her, too?
Do you love her, too?
Rody
Yuki...!
Ossia
I can't wait to see the look on your face...
Rody
No... Please. Don't do this.
If you threaten my friends...!
If you threaten my friends...!
Ossia
I want to see your face when you lose a
loved one...! Now, show me!
loved one...! Now, show me!
Rody
Noooooo!!
Ossia
...aaaaaaahhh!!
Ossia
I see... so that's the look...
Ossia
That must be how I looked... when Mama...
died...
died...
Rody
Ossia...
Rody
Ngh...?! The power... the mana is leaving
my body...?
my body...?
Alira
Seeing you, it's painfully obvious just how
distraught you are.
distraught you are.
Yuki
I'm doing my best to tell myself Rody is
nothing, that I have no feelings for him.
nothing, that I have no feelings for him.
Alira
Lying to yourself won't do you any good.
Nor will it help your magic.
Nor will it help your magic.
Yuki
...
Alira
You need to accept it! Maybe then—
Alira
Gasp!!
Yuki
Alira? What's wrong?
Alira
Rody!
Alira
H-he's falling! At this rate,
he's going to...!
he's going to...!
Yuki
Rody...!
Yuki
Rody!! Noooooo!!
Alira
Ngh?! Such powerful magic... Freezing wind
spiraling up into the air like a tornado...!
spiraling up into the air like a tornado...!
Yuki
Rody!! Please! Please let me make it in time,
please!!
please!!
Yuki
I made it... Thank the gods! Rody!
He's alive...!
He's alive...!
Rody
Mmm... Huh...? Yuki...?
Rody
Heh, the volcano's frozen... No more
eruption... I knew you could do it...
eruption... I knew you could do it...
Yuki
Rody...?!
Rody
...
Yuki
Y-you're just asleep...? You had me so
worried, you...
worried, you...
Alira
Looks like you were able to use your magic
after all!
after all!
Yuki
Alira! Um, yes... A-anyway, where's Ossia?
Did Rody...?
Did Rody...?
Alira
Rody's Crest turned her to dust.
There's nothing left of her.
There's nothing left of her.
Yuki
I see... She must have reverted to her
original primordia.
original primordia.
Alira
Reverted?
Yuki
Maybe this is for the best.
And yet...
And yet...
Scene 15
Rody
—Gasp?!
Callen
Rody! Thank goodness you're awake!
Druke
About bloody time. While you were snoring
away, I had to deal with the mess afterwards.
away, I had to deal with the mess afterwards.
Druke
You owe me a lot more than a drink or two.
Rody
Haha. Already starting in on that?
That's cold, buddy.
That's cold, buddy.
Callen
You and your tough guy act. You were just
asking if Rody was awake yet.
asking if Rody was awake yet.
Druke
Bah, I wasn't worried! Not at all! I'm a
kud warrior, and we do not get worried!
kud warrior, and we do not get worried!
Druke
Why are you still here, anyway? We're
done with the volcano business.
done with the volcano business.
Callen
Like I keep saying, my actual research
specialty is the Pandemonium.
specialty is the Pandemonium.
Callen
And I got to meet the Crimson Crestbearer!
If this isn't fate, I don't know what is.
If this isn't fate, I don't know what is.
Callen
I want to know why only I saw the mana from
the primordia, too. There's a lot to discover.
the primordia, too. There's a lot to discover.
Callen
So I'm going with you on your adventures!
You can leave all things magical to me!
You can leave all things magical to me!
Rody
Sure, Callen. Glad to have you along.
By the way, how long have I... Urgh!
By the way, how long have I... Urgh!
Callen
The wound from the primordia, right? Your
veins there are all turned black.
veins there are all turned black.
Rody
What... what happened back there? After
I stopped Ossia?
I stopped Ossia?
Callen
...it was too late for the village. When we
got back, it was under attack by monsters.
got back, it was under attack by monsters.
Druke
We healed the dragons and fought them
off, but the damage was already done.
off, but the damage was already done.
Druke
The chieftain and many others are dead.
Some are only missing, but, well...
Some are only missing, but, well...
Rody
Gods...
Callen
But it's not all bad news. The volcano
should remain dormant for a while.
should remain dormant for a while.
Rody
...you guys have to know.
I murdered Ossia.
I murdered Ossia.
Callen
Rody...
Rody
I snapped when I saw her go after Yuki. I
panicked, and murdered a little girl.
panicked, and murdered a little girl.
Druke
Stop blaming yourself, partner. I would've
done the same thing in your shoes.
done the same thing in your shoes.
Rody
She wasn't evil. She was just confused
because of her mother's death... and I...
because of her mother's death... and I...
Druke
That's enough. There was nothing we could
have done, not in those circumstances.
have done, not in those circumstances.
Druke
If you say you're guilty, then so are we—
all of us who were there.
all of us who were there.
Rody
Druke...
Druke
What happened to Ossia is on all of us. You
were just the one who had to do it.
were just the one who had to do it.
Rody
...thanks.
Callen
I think it's time to get Yuki and Alira in here.
They were pretty worried about you, too.
They were pretty worried about you, too.
Yuki
...Rody's still not awake.
Alira
Callen says it's because he overloaded his
body with mana, especially with a pretty
body with mana, especially with a pretty
Alira
low natural capacity. That scar on his arm
isn't going to go away, either.
isn't going to go away, either.
Yuki
I should've stopped him. I'm more used to
controlling mana.
controlling mana.
Alira
Do we have to go over this again?
Alira
You froze the volcano. Only you could have
done that, and it needed to happen.
done that, and it needed to happen.
Yuki
Still...
Alira
So you're saying you wish it was you who
had to take Ossia's life?
had to take Ossia's life?
Yuki
No, that's not it. It's just... I know Rody
will blame himself for what happened.
will blame himself for what happened.
Alira
And how do you think Rody would feel if you
had to do it? Wouldn't he blame himself?
had to do it? Wouldn't he blame himself?
Yuki
...
Alira
Somebody had to get blood on their hands.
It was just a question of who.
It was just a question of who.
Alira
Putting Rody before yourself...
You really do love him, huh.
You really do love him, huh.
Yuki
What?! N-no, I—this isn't about that!
Alira
Admit it. Or did you forget killing your
feelings prevented you from using magic?
feelings prevented you from using magic?
Alira
And your magic came back the moment you
tried to help Rody. The jig is up.
tried to help Rody. The jig is up.
Yuki
I-I'm telling you it's not... love. He's just...
just a friend.
just a friend.
Courier
Mail delivery! I need your signature here.
Yuki
Oh, thank you. We have so much mail to go
through! I'd better get started.
through! I'd better get started.
Alira
Stop trying to change the subject. You'll
never move on at this rate.
never move on at this rate.
Yuki
Oh look, this one's for you, Alira.
A love letter, perhaps?
A love letter, perhaps?
Alira
...why yes, it is! A lovely love letter.
Why don't you try writing one yourself, Yuki?
Why don't you try writing one yourself, Yuki?
Yuki
And this one is a Red Dragon Knight report.
At least the village wasn't entirely destroyed.
At least the village wasn't entirely destroyed.
Alira
There you go again, trying to change the
subject...
subject...
Yuki
And this one's for... Rody.
It's from...
It's from...
Yuki
Sarina...!
Alira
Friend of yours?
Alira
Wait... is Sarina...?
Callen
You two! Rody's awake!
Yuki
Rody's awake?!
Rody
Thanks, everyone. Sorry to pass out on
you like that.
you like that.
Yuki
W-we've been worried sick, you know! I
thought we were going to lose you...!
thought we were going to lose you...!
Rody
Hey, I'm alive! See? I'm right here with
you.
you.
Yuki
Rody...
Rody
There, there. Dry your tears, okay?
Yuki
P-please don't touch me.
I'm not crying...
I'm not crying...
Alira
Yuki... it's fine to admit you're glad to see
him safe.
him safe.
Druke
Really? You just grabbed her hand?
Haven't you learned anything?
Haven't you learned anything?
Rody
Huh? I just thought it would be reassuring.
You know?
You know?
Druke
Sigh... A natural charmer, and you don't
even know it. I already have a headache.
even know it. I already have a headache.
Callen
You're all such an interesting bunch.
Totally different from scholars, but still!
Totally different from scholars, but still!
Rody
A-anyway, thanks. I don't remember much,
but you saved me with your magic, right?
but you saved me with your magic, right?
Yuki
You don't need to thank me. I didn't do
anything special...!
anything special...!
Yuki
...oh, by the way, I have a letter for you.
Rody
A letter?
Rody
...! From Sarina?!
Finally, a letter from Sarina!
Finally, a letter from Sarina!
Druke
Sarina? That your wife?
Hey, good for you, partner.
Hey, good for you, partner.
Rody
She's alright... thank goodness...
Let's see what it says.
Let's see what it says.
Yuki
...
Rody
...! Sarina... Sniffle... Sob...
Sarina...!
Sarina...!
Callen
What? Why are you crying all of a sudden?
Druke
What's the matter? Is everything alright?
Alira
Oh no...
Yuki
Did something bad happen...?!
Rody
Sniffle. Sorry, it's not that...! Sarina...
She's given birth!
She's given birth!
Yuki
So you have a baby now...?
Rody
It's a boy. The letter says they're both doing
well. Thank goodness...!
well. Thank goodness...!
Alira
Looks like you're a father now, Rody.
Rody
Yeah! Sarina's written... asking me to
choose a name.
choose a name.
Druke
So you're finally an old man, eh?
Congratulations, partner.
Congratulations, partner.
Callen
Congratulations!
Alira
You better do your best to be a good father,
you hear me?
you hear me?
Yuki
Rody... I'm so, so happy for you.
Rody
Thanks, Yuki.
Callen
Alright then, it's time to decide on a name
for Rody's kid.
for Rody's kid.
Rody
H-hey, excuse me, that's my job!
Callen
You want him to be intelligent like me, of
course, so a noble elven name would be—
course, so a noble elven name would be—
Druke
Hardly. He needs a strong Urg Roan name,
to become a proud and mighty warrior!
to become a proud and mighty warrior!
Callen
What was that, meathead?
Rody isn't even kud!
Rody isn't even kud!
Druke
He's sure as hell not an elf either!
Alira
As the person here with the best taste, I
shall bestow a most sophisticated name!
shall bestow a most sophisticated name!
Callen
No, it should be scholarly!
Druke
No, brave!
Alira
I think it should be something beautiful!
Rody
Haha... guess no one's really interested in
my opinion here, huh.
my opinion here, huh.
Rody
What about you, Yuki? I'd like to hear
what you think, too.
what you think, too.
Yuki
Umm, me...?
Yuki
...I think a name shouldn't burden a child
with the hopes and dreams of the parents.
with the hopes and dreams of the parents.
Rody
Hm, I see.
Yuki
So I think a simple name would be best.
Something like...
Something like...
Yuki
...Finn, maybe.
Rody
Finn, huh... Hmm...
Yeah, I like that!
Yeah, I like that!
Druke
What?!
Callen
We're not even done debating yet!
Yuki
...
Yuki
(Alira was right. The simple act of talking
with Rody fills me with so much joy.)
with Rody fills me with so much joy.)
Yuki
(There's no way I can lock away something
that makes me feel this way.)
that makes me feel this way.)
Yuki
(I'm okay with this. As long as I can see
Rody smile, that's good enough for me.)
Rody smile, that's good enough for me.)
Alira
Yuki! What's with the look on your face?
Yuki
Huh? Wh-what look...?
Alira
Look at you, getting all smiley just because
Rody picked your name!
Rody picked your name!
Yuki
Ah... haha. It's not like that, really...
Yuki
(Rody needs me, and I need him. Maybe not
in the same ways, but I'm okay with that.)
in the same ways, but I'm okay with that.)
Yuki
(My love will neither live nor die... but this
is my own way to happiness. I'm sure of it.)
is my own way to happiness. I'm sure of it.)
Rody
Hm? There something on my face?
Yuki
No, it's nothing.
Yuki
(My love will never be returned... but it'll
shine in my heart all the same, for eternity.)
shine in my heart all the same, for eternity.)
Argento
A bastion of knowledge, decaying into dust,
away from mortal eyes...
away from mortal eyes...
Argento
There is a certain beauty to that which
is about to perish, but this is most exquisite.
is about to perish, but this is most exquisite.
Argento
To accomplish so much alone, as a mere
mortal... your zeal is certainly praiseworthy.
mortal... your zeal is certainly praiseworthy.
Argento
Yet you failed to overcome your humanity.
You sought to create the ultimate weapon...
You sought to create the ultimate weapon...
Argento
But perished too soon, leaving your work
unfinished. A most laughable and fitting end.
unfinished. A most laughable and fitting end.
Argento
None left to praise your work. None left
even to recall your name... how pitiful.
even to recall your name... how pitiful.
Argento
Hm...?
Argento
Is this... primordia...?
???
Ma... ma...
Argento
A remnant of her creation. I had thought the
Crimson Crest had destroyed it.
Crimson Crest had destroyed it.
Argento
Yet it once again takes form and returns to
its creator, driven by the sheer will to live...
its creator, driven by the sheer will to live...
Argento
Hah! Haha... This may yet become material
of the finest quality.
of the finest quality.
Argento
Very well, nameless scientist. I shall inherit
your ambition to create the ultimate weapon.
your ambition to create the ultimate weapon.
Argento
Come to me, primordial remnant. I believe
you had a name. Ah, yes—
you had a name. Ah, yes—
Argento
Ossia.