Tristan and the Sealed Sword
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Unexpected Encounter
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—A slew of corpses littered the ground.
The air trembled with grief, piercing
screams, and wails of despair.
screams, and wails of despair.
A land of ruin, so thoroughly destroyed it
could no longer be called a nation.
could no longer be called a nation.
King Arthur
We have ravaged nearly the whole continent.
King Arthur
My wish will soon come true, Agravain.
Agravain
All thanks to the puppets you created, my
liege.
liege.
Agravain
They are excellent at plunging our enemies
into chaos.
into chaos.
Agravain
All that remains is—
King Arthur
Camelot and the surrounding nations.
King Arthur
Do not let your sword go dull. Not until we
create the new 1.
create the new 1.
Agravain
As you wish.
Agravain
But, my king...
Agravain
Will creating this "1" really bring about
the new world you told me about?
the new world you told me about?
King Arthur
Do you doubt my words?
Agravain
No, not in the least...
Agravain
(When my king whispered her answer to
Kay in the world of dreams...)
Kay in the world of dreams...)
Agravain
(The way Kay looked at her changed.
That's my only concern...)
That's my only concern...)
King Arthur
If you have doubts, speak them now,
Agravain.
Agravain.
King Arthur
Though my plans are perfect, I am not above
taking advice.
taking advice.
Agravain
...
King Arthur
What seems to be the problem?
Agravain
Nothing. I am devoted to you, my liege.
Your path is the one I believe in.
Your path is the one I believe in.
King Arthur
Is that so...
King Arthur
Then let us walk it together.
Agravain
As you command, ma'am!
King Arthur
Let us go, Agravain.
King Arthur
You as well, my army of death—
King Arthur
We shall now begin moving further north!
Jeanne
Huff...huff... Whew...whew...
Mikaela
You okay, Jeanne? Don't push yourself too
hard.
hard.
Jeanne
I'm fine, Mikaela.
Mikaela
You've been walking for days... Let's rest
for now.
for now.
Jeanne
We can't afford to rest. The fate of
this world is at stake.
this world is at stake.
Mikaela
Yeah, yeah, I know. But we don't actually
need to take that Merlin's word as gospel.
need to take that Merlin's word as gospel.
Mikaela
I mean, she can't expect us to listen when
she just appeared out of nowhere, told us
she just appeared out of nowhere, told us
Mikaela
to release the "Sealed Holy Sword, "
whatever that is, and vanished.
whatever that is, and vanished.
Jeanne
But it sounds important. I'm sure it's
crucial that we do it.
crucial that we do it.
Jeanne
And besides, everyone is doing their part.
Jeanne
My friends are fighting to prevent that vision
I had on Avalon from becoming reality...
I had on Avalon from becoming reality...
Jeanne
So I have to fight too!
Mikaela
Jeanne...
Mikaela
Fine. But if anything feels off, you better
tell me, okay?
tell me, okay?
Mikaela
Promise me!
Jeanne
Of course, Mikaela.
Jeanne
Huh?
Mikaela
What's wrong? Are you hurt?
Jeanne
No, it's not that... I can sense something
from over there.
from over there.
Mikaela
Sense?
Jeanne
Yes, let's check it out!
Mikaela
Yeah, I feel it too now... Is that what I
think it is?
think it is?
Jeanne
Yes... The power of darkness.
Dark Sentinel
—!
Mikaela
A monster!?
Jeanne
And not just any monster, either.
Jeanne
It's got the the same dark aura King Arthur
had in the caverns of Avalon.
had in the caverns of Avalon.
Mikaela
Let me take over, Jeanne! Your power of
purification didn't work on King Arthur,
purification didn't work on King Arthur,
Mikaela
it won't help here either.
Jeanne
No, I'll be okay. This time it'll work,
I know it will!
I know it will!
Jeanne
In the name of God in heaven above,
let this being be purified!
let this being be purified!
Mikaela
(Wha—!? When did her power grow so
strong?)
strong?)
Dark Sentinel
Ughaaa...
Mikaela
It worked! Nice work, Jeanne!
Mikaela
Jeanne?
Jeanne
Uh...
Mikaela
Jeanne!
Jeanne
Um, I'm just a little dizzy. Don't worry,
Mikaela.
Mikaela.
Mikaela
That spell... It was tremendous. It must've
taken a toll on your body.
taken a toll on your body.
Jeanne
I'm fine. It's my duty.
Mikaela
Jeanne... Please, just don't overdo it.
Jeanne
I won't, I promise.
Mikaela
The cave goes deeper. Do we proceed?
Jeanne
Hmm... I don't sense any more dark power...
Jeanne
But I feel like there's something else.
Mikaela
Okay, let's stay on our guard.
Mikaela
Jeanne, there's something ahead!
Jeanne
Ah!
Jeanne
A girl...?
Scent of Death
—First, Avalon, the birthplace of sin.
Next, Gagokhalkis, the island burdened
with the same evil.
with the same evil.
Following the trail of sin, Finn and
the Knights of the Round Table arrived at
the Knights of the Round Table arrived at
a port town near Camelot.
Percival
Uh... Ugh...
Mordred
You look like a ghost, Percival.
Mordred
Serves you right... Ugh...
Percival
Look who's talking, Mordred... Ngh...
Ugh...
Ugh...
Finn
So both of you get seasick, huh...
Finn
I guess that's to be expected if you've
never left that island before.
never left that island before.
Lancelot
Let's rest a little.
Lancelot
This town is within Camelot's domain.
We should be safe here.
We should be safe here.
Gareth
I wouldn't be so sure...
Gawain
It smells like...corpses?
Lancelot
You're right...! I didn't notice at first over the
sea breeze.
sea breeze.
Mordred
Hehehe, now that's what I'm talking
about! I love the smell of blood♪
about! I love the smell of blood♪
Percival
Was this place attacked?
Lancelot
No, I think it must have been infighting...
Lancelot
The townsfolk taking up arms against each
other...
other...
Finn
Just like on Gagokhalkis!
Gawain
King Arthur's curse was at work here,
without a doubt.
without a doubt.
Percival
The same tragedy, all over again...
Finn
Just how far is she planning to take this
madness?
madness?
Gareth
I used to come to this town a lot.
Gareth
Everyone was so nice. Whenever I got
hungry, they'd just say, "Eat up!" and share
hungry, they'd just say, "Eat up!" and share
Gareth
their food with me...
Gawain
Yes, I remember that too.
Town People
Agh... Agh...
Gareth
There are survivors!
Lancelot
They have a strange look in their eyes.
Be on your guard.
Be on your guard.
Town People
Kill...
Town People
Kill...
Finn
They've lost their sanity...
Percival
So it really is King Arthur's doing.
Gareth
That means they're just being controlled, right?
It's not their fault. We have to help them!
It's not their fault. We have to help them!
Gawain
I agree, but there are so many of them...
Percival
I'll use Royal Void!
Finn
On all of them at once!?
Gawain
If we free only some of them, we'll only
increase the number of victims.
increase the number of victims.
Percival
I know! But—
Mordred
I've got an idea.
Mordred
Royal Crimsonsting.
Town People
Gaaah...aaah...aah...
Percival
Mordred!!!
Gareth
Wh-Why did you kill them!?
Mordred
Huh? If I hadn't killed them, they
would've killed everyone here, right?
would've killed everyone here, right?
Gareth
That might be true, but...
Mordred
Then what's the problem?
Finn
The problem is those people were innocent.
We don't have the right to just take lives.
We don't have the right to just take lives.
Mordred
Aw, how cute♪ No one in this world is
innocent!
innocent!
Gawain
That is true. However, everyone deserves
a chance to atone for their sins.
a chance to atone for their sins.
Mordred
Empty words, if you ask me.
Gawain
Well, denying something even though you
know it's true is also very human.
know it's true is also very human.
Mordred
Geez, you're annoying. Ugh.
Lancelot
The people Mordred just killed are likely
only a small fraction of the survivors.
only a small fraction of the survivors.
Lancelot
Judging by the tracks, there are probably
twice—no, ten times as many.
twice—no, ten times as many.
Finn
That many people are still being
controlled by King Arthur?
controlled by King Arthur?
Lancelot
Yes. They probably left the town to follow her.
Gawain
In that case, we must pursue them.
Gareth
Let's hurry! Or other towns will end up
like this one!
like this one!
Gawain
Our objective is set. We want to rescue as
many people as we can. Got it, Mordred?
many people as we can. Got it, Mordred?
Mordred
Whatever. I just want to kill that king.
Percival
I apologize. I should have intervened.
Percival
Next time Mordred starts misbehaving,
I'll stop her, even at the cost of my life.
I'll stop her, even at the cost of my life.
Gawain
All right, the break is over.
Gawain
Let us head to Camelot.
The Sacred Blade
Jeanne
A girl...?
Mikaela
What is she doing in a place like this?
Mikaela
Whoa! What was that?
Mikaela
The scenery's different. Are we even still
in the same place?
in the same place?
Jeanne
It might have been Merlin's magic!
Mikaela
Ugh, not her again!
Mikaela
You keep moving us around and for what?
Come out, you coward!
Come out, you coward!
Jeanne
Mikaela, please try to calm down.
Mikaela
Aren't you mad, Jeanne? She can't just drag
us wherever she wants with no explanation!
us wherever she wants with no explanation!
Jeanne
Well, sure, an explanation would be nice...
But Merlin must have some kind of a plan.
But Merlin must have some kind of a plan.
Mikaela
A plan, sure. I don't trust her.
Mikaela
First of all, if she's such a great magician,
why can't she even hear my voice?
why can't she even hear my voice?
Mikaela
She's just a fraud, I'm telling you.
Jeanne
I think that might be going too far... I trust
Merlin.
Merlin.
Jeanne
Thanks to her, we met the Knights of the
Round Table and Finn, didn't we?
Round Table and Finn, didn't we?
Mikaela
Yeah, and we also got in a lot of trouble.
Mikaela
Whatever. Merlin aside, what about
that girl?
that girl?
Jeanne
Right. She was lying in that cave, but now
she's here with us.
she's here with us.
Mikaela
So Merlin's spell move her along with us,
huh.
huh.
Mikaela
...She's not dead, right?
Jeanne
I think she's just sleeping.
Mikaela
We should carry her to the nearest town.
Let me handle it.
Let me handle it.
Jeanne
No, if you use your powers, it'll drain you.
Mikaela
That's true, but still...
Jeanne
It's okay, it's okay. Leave it to the Saint of
the North!
the North!
Jeanne
I can carry her just fine!
Mikaela
...You've grown strong, Jeanne.
Jeanne
Well, it's all thanks to my comrades.
Jeanne
Okay, let's go!
Mikaela
(She's really come into her own...)
Jeanne
Wait, is this Camelot!?
Mikaela
I knew it looked familiar!
Gate Guard A
Who goes there! You're not from this town,
are you?
are you?
Gate Guard B
And you're carrying...a corpse?
Jeanne
Oh, no, she's not dead, not yet... Um, she
needs to see a doctor.
needs to see a doctor.
Gate Guard A
You'll have to find one elsewhere! Go away!
Jeanne
Oh...
Mikaela
Go away? This poor girl needs help!
Jeanne
Can't you do something just for her?
I'll leave.
I'll leave.
Gate Guard B
Right now, we can't let even a dog into
this town. We don't have the capacity.
this town. We don't have the capacity.
Jeanne
Capacity...?
Gate Guard A
Our food supplies are severely depleted,
and we're short on everything else, too.
and we're short on everything else, too.
Jeanne
I didn't know things were so bad...
Jeanne
S-Still, she's sick! Could you speak to
the Knights of the Round Table for us?
the Knights of the Round Table for us?
Gate Guard B
I said leave! Or you'll be thrown into jail!
Jeanne
Ugh...
Mikaela
Screw this, let's turn back. If we go to
Lonsbury, we'll at least have a place to sleep.
Lonsbury, we'll at least have a place to sleep.
Jeanne
Lonsbury... Right.
Jeanne
Sorry for causing a scene. Excuse us.
Gate Guard A
Good, finally.
Gate Guard B
How long do you think we can keep turning
people away?
people away?
Gate Guard A
For now, this is all we can do.
Gate Guard B
But that girl just now, it's like I know her
from somewhere...
from somewhere...
Gate Guard A
Hmm, now that you mention it...
Jeanne
Huff, huff... Phew...
Mikaela
Jeanne, are you really okay? Should I take
over?
over?
Jeanne
No, I'm fine.
Mysterious Girl
Mmm...
Mikaela
Oh, looks like she's up.
Mysterious Girl
Where am I...?
Mysterious Girl
Ah... You two brought me out...
Jeanne
Wait a second...
Mysterious Girl
Let me down.
Jeanne
Oh, of course. Um... Just now, you said
"you two"?
"you two"?
Mysterious Girl
Yes. You're strange. One person, and yet
two.
two.
Jeanne
I knew it!
Mikaela
Whoa, you can see me!?
Mikaela
No one but Finn could ever see me before...
Mysterious Girl
That's because I'm not human.
Mikaela
Huh? What do you mean?
Mysterious Girl
Goodbye.
Jeanne
W-Wait!
Mikaela
Don't just wander off alone, it's dangerous!
Mysterious Girl
Dangerous?
Mikaela
Yeah, if you go in that direction, you'll
walk straight into—
walk straight into—
Monster
GRRROAAAAAAAAR!!!
Jeanne
A den of ravenous monsters!
Mikaela
Jeanne, let me take over. You can't use
your prayer when you're that tired!
your prayer when you're that tired!
Jeanne
I can! I just need to... Ngh...
Mikaela
I told you not to overdo it.
Jeanne
(If I switch with Mikaela now, she'll be the
one overdoing it...)
one overdoing it...)
Jeanne
(Just a little longer—)
Mysterious Girl
An enemy? I see.
Mysterious Girl
Sacred Blade.
Monster
Groooarr...!
Jeanne
Was that...magic?
Mikaela
That monster just split in two...
Mysterious Girl
Ngh...
Mysterious Girl
I...shouldn't...have...
Mysterious Girl
Without...a wielder...I...
Jeanne
A-Are you okay!? What should we do,
Mikaela!?
Mikaela!?
Mikaela
Calm down, she just fainted.
Mikaela
Let's carry her inside that house.
Jeanne
O-Okay!
A Troubled Knight
Lancelot
Home sweet home...
Percival
So this is Camelot! Ah, to set foot in this land
is an honor!
is an honor!
Finn
This is your first time here, isn't it?
Percival
It is. My family has always managed the
prison, so we never left Gagokhalkis...
prison, so we never left Gagokhalkis...
Percival
But now that I have seen it, I just know
this is our homeland.
this is our homeland.
Mordred
I thought it'd be fancier... Looks kinda plain
and boring, if you ask me.
and boring, if you ask me.
Lancelot
It will become livelier as we draw near
the castle.
the castle.
Lancelot
Although, I'm not sure what you mean by
"fancier."
"fancier."
Mordred
Whatever...
Finn
I don't know if I'd call it "plain," but there
does seem to be fewer people here this time.
does seem to be fewer people here this time.
Gareth
I know, right? It wasn't always this
deserted around here, was it?
deserted around here, was it?
Gawain
No. There would normally be a line of
merchants.
merchants.
Gate Guard A
Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain! Welcome back!
Gawain
Thank you. Something feels off around
here. Has anything happened?
here. Has anything happened?
Gate Guard B
...We are at our limit, Sir Gawain.
Lancelot
Limit, you say?
Gate Guard A
It'd be best to have this conversation inside
the castle. Um, and who is this, if I may ask?
the castle. Um, and who is this, if I may ask?
Gawain
Descendants of the Knights of the Round
Table we met on our journey.
Table we met on our journey.
Gawain
And you might already know Finn, our ally
from a foreign land.
from a foreign land.
Gate Guard A
Ah, right! From the Capitulian invasion!
Finn
Thank you for your hospitality back then.
Gate Guard A
No, no, what are you saying! We are the
ones who should be thanking you!
ones who should be thanking you!
Gate Guard A
Please, right this way!
Distressed Camelot Citizens
Hey, hands off! That's our food!
Distressed Camelot Citizens
I don't care... We're starving here!
Distressed Camelot Citizens
Someone, please... I need medicine...
Distressed Camelot Citizens
Mommy! Daddy!
Gawain
What is this madness...
Gate Guard A
We're running short on supplies. Public
order has significantly worsened.
order has significantly worsened.
Finn
Is there anything we can do to help?
Gate Guard A
I don't think so... Even the storerooms in
the castle are empty...
the castle are empty...
Mordred
You just have to thin out the numbers a bit.
I can do it for you if you're not up to it ☆
I can do it for you if you're not up to it ☆
Percival
There's a time and place for jokes,
Mordred.
Mordred.
Mordred
Fine, fine.
Killjoy.
Killjoy.
Gate Guard A
Sir Tristan! Sir Gawain and her party
have returned!
have returned!
Tristan
R-Really!?
Gawain
Sir Tristan, I apologize for our long
absence.
absence.
Tristan
Welcome back. You must all be tired after
such a long mission.
such a long mission.
Lancelot
Thank you for handling things in Camelot.
Gareth
Sorry for leaving everything on your
shoulders, Tristan.
shoulders, Tristan.
Tristan
Sir Lancelot, you honor me.
Tristan
As for you, Gareth... I'm afraid your sudden
disappearance was problematic for us.
disappearance was problematic for us.
Gareth
Yeeeah, ignoring the King's orders and going
off on our own might've been a bad move...
off on our own might've been a bad move...
Tristan
Do try to exercise better judgment in
the future.
the future.
Tristan
Although, in the current situation it's rather
hard to guess what future may bring...
hard to guess what future may bring...
Gawain
We heard that law and order in the city has
deteriorated due to a shortage of supplies.
deteriorated due to a shortage of supplies.
Gawain
What happened?
Tristan
Haven't you heard about the March of
Death?
Death?
Lancelot
March of Death?
Tristan
Not so long ago, incidents started occurring
in various spots all over the continent.
in various spots all over the continent.
Tristan
Almost all nations have been affected
dramatically.
dramatically.
Tristan
It's difficult to find a country that's not
in ruins...
in ruins...
Gawain
Incidents? You mean wars?
Tristan
No, mass revolts. Or rather, massacres...
Tristan
Common people took up arms and killed
each other. It was hell.
each other. It was hell.
Lancelot
And that "march"?
Tristan
Survivors formed mobs and participated
in massacres in other countries,
in massacres in other countries,
Tristan
where new survivors joined them, and on
and on it went.
and on it went.
Tristan
They march across the land, bringing
death wherever they go.
death wherever they go.
Lancelot
So that's why the gates of Camelot are
closed. To avoid being dragged into that...
closed. To avoid being dragged into that...
Tristan
Yes. However, the discontent stemming from
isolation is at its boiling point.
isolation is at its boiling point.
Tristan
Riots are breaking out all over our realm.
Tristan
We can't take it much longer...
Gareth
Are you thinking the same thing I am?
Lancelot
Yes. What happened on Gagokhalkis and in
that port town is occurring on a global scale.
that port town is occurring on a global scale.
Tristan
You know something about this?
Gawain
Yes. We know the cause of that march.
Tristan
R-Really!? Then perhaps we can do
something about it!
something about it!
Lancelot
...
Gawain
The one driving people to madness is none
other than King Arthur.
other than King Arthur.
Tristan
What...?
Tristan
Our king?
Tristan
King Arthur... I can't believe it...
Gawain
We were unable to stop her on Avalon.
Lancelot
If only we had, none of this would have
happened.
happened.
Tristan
Princess Leidram...
Gawain
Ah, yes... Before she became king, you
were her closest advisor, weren't you?
were her closest advisor, weren't you?
Tristan
Yes... I never thought she would do
something like this, though...
something like this, though...
Gawain
Sir Tristan, thank you again for leading the
kingdom in such circumstances.
kingdom in such circumstances.
Tristan
No, don't thank me, I barely managed...
I'm really not cut out for this!
I'm really not cut out for this!
Tristan
Sir Gawain, I'd like you to take over, if you
please. I'll support you in any way I can—
please. I'll support you in any way I can—
Finn
Sorry we're late!
Gawain
No problems with the inspection, I see.
Gareth
Huh? What inspection?
Finn
We had our belongings checked and
underwent a simple medical examination.
underwent a simple medical examination.
Finn
Got held up a little with the latter...
Percival
Sorry... They probably stop people whose
aura seems abnormally depressing...
aura seems abnormally depressing...
Percival
I'm such a failure... I should have stayed
at the prison...
at the prison...
Mordred
Speak for yourself. They held me up too,
and I'm not getting lumped in with you.
and I'm not getting lumped in with you.
Finn
Calm down, you two. It was just like
going through customs.
going through customs.
Tristan
Ah, um... Uh...
Mordred
Who are you?
Tristan
I-I... I'm... I...
Mordred
Heh, what's wrong with her?
"I-I-I"? Hilarious.
"I-I-I"? Hilarious.
Mordred
If you're here, then you must be one
of the Knights of the Round Table, right?
of the Knights of the Round Table, right?
Tristan
Uh... Well... Yes...
Mordred
They'll let anyone be a knight around
here, eh? Even a loser like you.
here, eh? Even a loser like you.
Tristan
Loser... Ouch...
Percival
I-I apologize for this impudence! I'll punish
her later!
her later!
Percival
Please, don't let this affect our friendly
relations!
relations!
Tristan
N-No, she might be right...
Gawain
Sir Tristan, these are our new allies. Would
you introduce yourself, Finn?
you introduce yourself, Finn?
Finn
Sure.
Finn
I'm Finn, a knight from a land called
Rigland.
Rigland.
Tristan
Uh... Um...
Finn
(Something's off about her...)
Gareth
Oh, right. Tristan always gets really
nervous around new people.
nervous around new people.
Gareth
Hey, Tristan, want me to introduce you?
Tristan
N-No...I'm f-fine... Wheeew...
Tristan
I-I'll be o-okay.
Finn
(Will she really, though? She looks like she
might have some kind of a fit any second.)
might have some kind of a fit any second.)
Finn
(Such a strange expression...)
Tristan
I-I, um, I am Tristan... Knight of the
Round Table...
Round Table...
Tristan
P-Pleased to meet you!
Finn
Hello, nice to meet you too!
Percival
I know how it feels to be shy, Sir Tristan.
I am Percival, Knight of the Round Table.
I am Percival, Knight of the Round Table.
Percival
And this is Mordred—
Mordred
Oooh, I spy a new toy for me♪
Tristan
Gareth... She is scary...
Gareth
There, there.
Better not get too close, though. She bites.
Better not get too close, though. She bites.
Tristan
Eeeek!
Gawain
Really, Sir Tristan. To think you're one of the
most popular knights in Camelot...
most popular knights in Camelot...
Lancelot
Well, that quirk in her personality is likely
one of the reasons she's so popular.
one of the reasons she's so popular.
Lancelot
There's something very charming about a
tragically shy beauty.
tragically shy beauty.
Tristan
Thank you for the advice, Gareth...
Gareth
Don't mention it.
Tristan
By the way, didn't Sir Kay go to Avalon
with you?
with you?
Tristan
Where is he now?
Gareth
...
Tristan
Gareth?
Gareth
I'm sorry, Tristan. Kay got us all out of a
really tough spot on Avalon, but he... He...
really tough spot on Avalon, but he... He...
Tristan
No... You can't mean...
Gawain
If it weren't for him, we would have been
annihilated on that island.
annihilated on that island.
Tristan
So that's what happened...
Tristan
I see...
Tristan
...
Messenger
Excuse me for interrupting!
Lancelot
What is it?
Messenger
An envoy from the Kingdom of Deven!
To Deven
Finn
The Kingdom of Deven?
Lancelot
It's a nation south of here. Historically, we
have always been on friendly terms.
have always been on friendly terms.
Lancelot
But given the current situation...
Gawain
Ah, they must be preparing for a siege, just
like Camelot.
like Camelot.
Gareth
Maybe they sent an envoy because they're
short on supplies?
short on supplies?
Lancelot
Their country is by the sea, so at least food
shouldn't be a problem.
shouldn't be a problem.
Finn
Let's just hear them out. We can decide what
to think later.
to think later.
Gawain
You're the current regent, Sir Tristan.
Lancelot
Yes, you're the only one who fully grasps the
situation.
situation.
Tristan
R-Right...
Finn
Are you okay, Tristan?
Tristan
Y-Yes, of course. Let me just prepare myself...
I-I think I can do a 30-minute audience!
I-I think I can do a 30-minute audience!
Mordred
Don't go showing your weak side and ruining
the Round Table's reputation, okay, Tristie?♪
the Round Table's reputation, okay, Tristie?♪
Tristan
I-I'll do my best...
Finn
(Oh boy... I have a bad feeling about this...)
Envoy from Deven
Esteemed Regent of Camelot, Knights of
the Round Table, I apologize for this
the Round Table, I apologize for this
Envoy from Deven
sudden visit and I thank you for your
hospitality.
hospitality.
Tristan
Y-You are quite welcome.
Tristan
Ahem...Thank you for coming all this
way, sir.
way, sir.
Tristan
What brings you to our kingdom?
Envoy from Deven
The March of Death is advancing faster than
anticipated, conquering everything in its path.
anticipated, conquering everything in its path.
Envoy from Deven
If this continues, our country will soon
fall as well...
fall as well...
Envoy from Deven
As an ally, we beseech you to lend us your
unrivalled strength!
unrivalled strength!
Tristan
I see... I'm afraid I cannot give you an
immediate answer.
immediate answer.
Envoy from Deven
Why is that, ma'am?
Tristan
Well, simply put, our knights are
exhausted. And so are our people.
exhausted. And so are our people.
Envoy from Deven
We are aware of that.
Tristan
Then you understand that—
Envoy from Deven
We still implore you to help!
Envoy from Deven
Please, consider this: the March of Death
is heading north.
is heading north.
Envoy from Deven
If Deven falls, then the next victim will be—
Tristan
Camelot...
Envoy from Deven
Exactly.
Envoy from Deven
We have brought food supplies from Deven
as a gift. They await you outside the gate.
as a gift. They await you outside the gate.
Tristan
Really!?
Messenger
Yes, ma'am. A caravan has arrived along
with the envoy.
with the envoy.
Gawain
Sooner or later, the people will notice it,
even if it stays outside.
even if it stays outside.
Gareth
That could cause a riot!
Tristan
We cannot delay our response, can we...
Envoy from Deven
Please accept the food as a token of
friendship.
friendship.
Envoy from Deven
And in turn, we hope you can show us your
goodwill.
goodwill.
Tristan
Very well. We appreciate your offering.
We will answer your call for help.
We will answer your call for help.
Tristan
Sir Gawain, is that all right with you?
Gawain
I'll leave it to your judgment.
Tristan
Well then, I'll dispatch 200 orderlies and
four knights. How does that sound?
four knights. How does that sound?
Envoy from Deven
Ah, the Knights of the Round Table too!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Tristan
Let's work together to overcome this crisis.
Envoy from Deven
We shall rush back to Deven immediately.
Excuse us!
Excuse us!
Lancelot
Well done, Sir Tristan.
Tristan
It's a tough decision to split our forces
now... But I believe it's for the best.
now... But I believe it's for the best.
Mordred
Best? That makes no freakin' sense!
Tristan
What do you mean?
Mordred
I'll tell you what would be the best solution.
It's simple.
It's simple.
Mordred
Kill them all and take the food.
Tristan
Such lawlessness...!
Tristan
Please never say anything like that again!
Even as a joke!
Even as a joke!
Mordred
Blah blah blah, a knight's honor and all that
jazz. How dumb.
jazz. How dumb.
Percival
You are the one who's being dumb now,
Mordred.
Mordred.
Gawain
Doing so would provoke retaliation.
Gawain
It would leave a legacy of enmity for
generations to come.
generations to come.
Gawain
Anyway, control your temper, Sir Tristan.
Mordred didn't mean what she said.
Mordred didn't mean what she said.
Tristan
I-I apologize... I suppose she was just trying
to break me out of my lack of confidence.
to break me out of my lack of confidence.
Mordred
Yeah, as if! What I said is exactly
what I meant♪
what I meant♪
Lancelot
So, Sir Tristan, who will be going to the
Kingdom of Deven?
Kingdom of Deven?
Tristan
Um, I will select the troops myself. As for
the knights, I would like Sir Gawain and
the knights, I would like Sir Gawain and
Tristan
Sir Lancelot to remain in Camelot.
Tristan
Should anything happen here, we'll need
the most capable people to deal with it.
the most capable people to deal with it.
Gawain
That arrangement is acceptable. I will
stay.
stay.
Lancelot
Should Camelot face danger, I shall put my
life on the line to defend it.
life on the line to defend it.
Gawain
Then, who will be heading to the Kingdom
of Deven?
of Deven?
Tristan
I will. It will be easier for me to command
directly from the field.
directly from the field.
Mordred
Okay, I wanna go too.
Tristan
Ah, you do...?
Mordred
What? You don't want me to?
Tristan
N-No, it's not that...
Mordred
Then it's settled. Looking forward to working
with you, Tristie♪
with you, Tristie♪
Percival
If Mordred is going, then I must oversee
her.
her.
Tristan
Then, the last one will be Gareth—
Gawain
No, considering combat strength, Finn
will be the best choice.
will be the best choice.
Finn
I'll be happy to help. Is that all right,
Tristan?
Tristan?
Tristan
Y-Yes... Ahaha... Thank you...
Finn
All right, then I'll be heading to Deven
as well.
as well.
Gawain
Good. We have no time to waste. Let's hold
a strategy meeting immediately.
a strategy meeting immediately.
Nocturnal Melody
Finn
Tristan?
Tristan
Y-Yes! Wh-What is it?
Finn
It's just, you seem very nervous.
Tristan
I-I apologize. Does it really show that
much?
much?
Finn
It's hard to believe you're the same person
who dealt with the envoy earlier.
who dealt with the envoy earlier.
Tristan
Uh... That's because Sir Gawain, Sir Lancelot,
and Gareth were there...
and Gareth were there...
Tristan
But now, I don't see a single familiar face...
Tristan
Ah... I'm done for, aren't I...
Finn
No, you're not! We haven't even made it to
our destination yet.
our destination yet.
Finn
I know how hard it must be for you. I was
separated from my comrades too.
separated from my comrades too.
Tristan
Is that so...
Finn
By the way, Tristan, is it true you've spent
a lot of time with King Arthur?
a lot of time with King Arthur?
Tristan
Well, yes, I suppose I've been serving her
for a while.
for a while.
Tristan
I've kept her company since the time when
she was still called Leidram.
she was still called Leidram.
Finn
What kind of person was she then?
Tristan
Well...
Tristan
Actually, I don't think I really knew her.
Tristan
I would even go so far as to say that no one
truly knows her.
truly knows her.
Finn
She never shared her true feelings with you?
Tristan
Um... I think I did catch a glimpse of them.
Only once.
Only once.
Tristan
Behind the veil of a beautiful melody, I saw
her true face...and it was full of sorrow.
her true face...and it was full of sorrow.
I remember that night well.
The sky was lit with twinkling stars and
a glowing moon. It was very peaceful.
a glowing moon. It was very peaceful.
On such nights, I always feel like playing
the piano.
the piano.
Piano Sound
—
Leidram
What a beautiful melody...
Tristan
Your Highness! My apologies, I didn't
notice you!
notice you!
Leidram
Continue, Tristan.
Tristan
I'm afraid my poor performance would
only offend your ears...
only offend your ears...
Leidram
Just continue.
Tristan
...As you wish.
Piano Sound
—
Tristan
(Hm?)
Tristan
Your Highness, did you just—
Leidram
Is something the matter?
Tristan
N-No, it's nothing...
Leidram
I see.
It was a satisfactory performance.
It was a satisfactory performance.
She just said that and left the room.
However, I am quite sure that on that night...
I saw tears in her eyes as I played.
I saw tears in her eyes as I played.
Tristan
That was the only time I remember her
showing any emotion.
showing any emotion.
Finn
She was moved to tears, huh...
Tristan
It was under the faint moonlight, so I can't
say I saw her clearly.
say I saw her clearly.
Tristan
But it certainly seemed that way.
Percival
What are you two talking about? May I
join you?
join you?
Tristan
Oh... Y-Yes, of course.
Finn
I was asking Tristan about King Arthur.
Percival
Ah, I see... Um, Sir Tristan? You're looking
a bit pale—
a bit pale—
Percival
Oh no! It must be because of me... Leave it
to me to kill the mood... Trashy knight...
to me to kill the mood... Trashy knight...
Percival
I-I'm going back to my island!!!
Tristan
O-Oh... No, no, please don't go! I-I'm sorry!
Mordred
Go home, loser∼♪
Tristan
N-No! Don't leave!
Finn
(Quite an unusual team this time...but at
least things will never get boring with them.)
least things will never get boring with them.)
Finn
(The March of Death is approaching fast.)
Finn
(We need to do everything we can to prevent
tragedy!)
tragedy!)
Mysterious Girl
Mmm... Uh...
Mysterious Girl
Where am I...?
Mikaela
You fainted again.
Jeanne
Are you in pain?
Mysterious Girl
No...
Mikaela
That's a relief!
Mikaela
I think it's about time we introduced
ourselves. I'm Mikaela.
ourselves. I'm Mikaela.
Jeanne
And I'm Jeanne, her younger sister.
What's your name?
What's your name?
Excalibur
Excalibur.
Excalibur
That is what they call me.
Jeanne
Excalibur! Such a cool name. It really
suits you!
suits you!
Mikaela
It's a bit of a mouthful, to be frank.
Jeanne
I made some soup. It'll warm you right up.
Mikaela
I wouldn't recommend it... Jeanne made it,
for one, and the main ingredient is wild grass...
for one, and the main ingredient is wild grass...
Jeanne
It's good for you. It's full of fresh greens!
Excalibur
You made it for me?
Jeanne
You protected us from monsters. We're all
in this together, aren't we?
in this together, aren't we?
Excalibur
I only killed the monsters because I was
created to do so.
created to do so.
Excalibur
There is no benefit in helping me.
Jeanne
Well, we can talk about it later. For now,
please have some soup while it's warm.
please have some soup while it's warm.
Excalibur
...
Jeanne
Go on.
Excalibur
Gulp...
Jeanne
H-How is it?
Excalibur
It is delicious.
Jeanne
Yay!
Mikaela
Wow, you've made progress, Jeanne.
Jeanne
Seems like it, ehehe♪
Mikaela
So, who are you exactly? Why were you
lying unconscious in a cave?
lying unconscious in a cave?
Excalibur
I am not required to tell you...
Excalibur
But you have helped me twice now. So I will.
Excalibur
I am a weapon.
Mikaela
...You look like a human to me.
Jeanne
Yeah, like a pretty girl...
Excalibur
I am a weapon created by the faerie
Morgan. That is what I am.
Morgan. That is what I am.
Jeanne
Morgan? The one we met in the Avalon
cavern?
cavern?
Mikaela
Ah, the one who looked like Spica!
Mikaela
Or, well, the one who looked like different
people depending on who's looking.
people depending on who's looking.
Jeanne
I guess crafting a weapon that looks like
a girl wouldn't be impossible for a faerie...
a girl wouldn't be impossible for a faerie...
Mikaela
Still... Even up close, you don't look, um,
weapon-like?
weapon-like?
Excalibur
I am a weapon created to eliminate a specific
target.
target.
Mikaela
Target? Who?
Excalibur
The embodiment of the curse of Avalon.
"If she ever breaks free, kill her."
"If she ever breaks free, kill her."
Excalibur
I exist solely to fulfill that order.
Mikaela
Hang on, you're a living being, right? You
can't exist just to follow some order.
can't exist just to follow some order.
Excalibur
That is my purpose.
Mikaela
No. You're alive! You can eat the food you like!
Spend time with people you care about!
Spend time with people you care about!
Mikaela
Don't throw it all away like this.
Mikaela
I can't bear seeing that kind of attitude on
someone who's still alive.
someone who's still alive.
Excalibur
Understood.
Mikaela
Ah, sorry... I didn't mean to preach.
My bad.
My bad.
Excalibur
No, it is fine. I think that you may be
correct.
correct.
Mikaela
I "may be correct," huh... Well, I hope my
words really get through to you one day.
words really get through to you one day.
Jeanne
So, about that order, is it just to find that
target and kill them?
target and kill them?
Excalibur
And to find a wielder.
Jeanne
"Wielder"?
Excalibur
Someone who can wield me.
Excalibur
They must be near.
Excalibur
This way.
Jeanne
H-Hey! Where are you going!?
Mikaela
We have to follow her, Jeanne! She might
faint again!
faint again!
Jeanne
Right, let's go!
His Last Moments
Envoy from Deven
Your Majesty, I've brought reinforcements
from Camelot!
from Camelot!
King of Deven
Ah, I see. You may step back and await
further orders.
further orders.
Envoy from Deven
Yes, sir!
Tristan
Um... Your Royal Majesty, I am Tristan,
Knight of the Round Table.
Knight of the Round Table.
Tristan
In keeping with our countries' lasting
alliance, we have come to help.
alliance, we have come to help.
King of Deven
No need to be so formal. Both our nations
are facing an existential threat, after all.
are facing an existential threat, after all.
King of Deven
We are on the very brink of disaster. Let
us speak openly.
us speak openly.
Finn
(Such a down-to-earth king...)
King of Deven
So, do you know who leads this March of
Death?
Death?
Tristan
Ah... About that...
King of Deven
I have received reports that it is someone
from your very own Camelot.
from your very own Camelot.
King of Deven
As hard as it is to believe...
King of Deven
I heard the leader of the March of Death
is none other than the famous King Arthur.
is none other than the famous King Arthur.
Tristan
Well, uh...
King of Deven
Tristan of the Round Table. If we are
indeed friends, tell me the truth.
indeed friends, tell me the truth.
Tristan
I mean... Well...
Tristan
Y-Yes, it's true. According to Sir Gawain, it
was our king who initiated it.
was our king who initiated it.
King of Deven
And what is her goal?
Tristan
That is... Um... Sir Finn?
Finn
It is something we haven't figured out yet.
Gawain said she didn't understand it either...
Gawain said she didn't understand it either...
King of Deven
So, should we assume Arthur Leidram is
simply doing all this on a whim?
simply doing all this on a whim?
King of Deven
I'll have you know I was prepared to lead my
forces against Camelot immediately
forces against Camelot immediately
King of Deven
if I'd learned you knights were abetting her.
Tristan
That's absolutely not the case!
King of Deven
I know that now. But I am forced to think in
these "what if" scenarios.
these "what if" scenarios.
King of Deven
I wasn't going to dismiss any possibility
without investigation.
without investigation.
King of Deven
Still, to think that a single person could
plunge the world into such chaos...
plunge the world into such chaos...
King of Deven
What a nuisance.
Tristan
...I sincerely apologize.
King of Deven
Don't.
King of Deven
I am angry at Arthur Leidram, not the
Knights of the Round Table.
Knights of the Round Table.
King of Deven
You have my gratitude for your aid.
King of Deven
Like I said, we are facing an existential
threat. I shall make full use of your forces.
threat. I shall make full use of your forces.
Tristan
Whatever you command.
King of Deven
Good, enough talking now. Allow me to show
you why Deven is known for its cuisine!
you why Deven is known for its cuisine!
King of Deven
Let's move to the dining hall!
King of Deven
You too, knights I've never heard of.
Finn
It all worked out somehow, huh...
Tristan
I-I think I need to sit down...
Mordred
"Knights I've never heard of," huh...
Who does that bastard think he is?
Who does that bastard think he is?
Mordred
I wonder what the royal blood of Deven tastes
like...
like...
Percival
Stop that. We're in a public place.
There are many local knights here.
There are many local knights here.
Mordred
Shut up, Percival. If they dare to pick
a fight, it won't go well for them.
a fight, it won't go well for them.
Percival
Remember, if you cause trouble, I'll seal that
power of yours and throw you back into jail.
power of yours and throw you back into jail.
Mordred
Tch...
Finn
That King was interesting, though. His
manner of speaking was a bit like Kay's.
manner of speaking was a bit like Kay's.
Tristan
Yes, I also noticed—
Finn
(Huh, is that the lunch crowd?)
Tristan
Ah...
So many...people...
So many...people...
Finn
(Oh, Tristan's voice has gone quiet all of a
sudden... And her shoulders are slumped...)
sudden... And her shoulders are slumped...)
Dining Hall Guest A
Hey, who's that cute girl? She must be
around the same age as my daughter.
around the same age as my daughter.
Dining Hall Guest B
Wait, isn't your daughter seven?
Dining Hall Guest A
No, she's already ten. Time flies!
Mordred
Haha, good talk, misters∼
Can I strangle you now?
Can I strangle you now?
Dining Hall Guest A
Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
Dining Hall Guest B
Hey, lovely lady over there, could you
calm your young friend down a bit?
calm your young friend down a bit?
Percival
Lovely...?
Percival
Did you just...compliment me!?
Percival
What is lovely about me!? Tell me precisely,
pleeeease!
pleeeease!
Dining Hall Guest A
Uh, well... Precisely?
Dining Hall Guest B
You know, it's the way you carry yourself!
You seem like a nice young lady...
You seem like a nice young lady...
Percival
Tell me mooore!
Mordred
Ugh, who's the one causing trouble now...
Finn
Phew... I'm full.
Finn
It's been a while since I had fresh seafood...
Finn
Hm?
Finn
Who's that over there?
Finn
Tristan?
Tristan
!?
Tristan
Ah, it's you... Do you need something?
Finn
No, not really. Are you all right?
Finn
You look like you're about to cry.
Tristan
Oh... Is it that obvious? How embarrassing...
Tristan
I was just... I was thinking about Sir Kay.
Finn
Kay, huh... I'm sorry for butting in.
Tristan
No, I'm actually glad you're here.
I felt like talking to someone.
I felt like talking to someone.
Finn
I see. Okay then.
Tristan
...He'd always scold me for being too shy
and reserved, you know.
and reserved, you know.
Tristan
"You're obviously not suited to be a knight.
Why not pack your bags and just leave?"
Why not pack your bags and just leave?"
Tristan
He would tell me things like that without
hesitation.
hesitation.
Finn
Sounds like him, all right.
Tristan
But behind his words, there was always
kindness.
kindness.
Tristan
I admired him. His swordsmanship and
genuine courage...
genuine courage...
Tristan
Could you tell me about his death?
Finn
Are you sure you want to know?
Tristan
I am.
Finn
All right then...
Finn
During our battle with King Arthur on
Avalon...
Avalon...
Finn
We couldn't defeat her, no matter how hard
we tried.
we tried.
Finn
I was knocked unconscious at one point, so
I only know what others told me
I only know what others told me
Finn
about what happened next.
Finn
The cave started collapsing. The only ones
awake at the time were Gareth and Kay.
awake at the time were Gareth and Kay.
Tristan
Oh...
Finn
Kay used his cursed power to save us.
Finn
And...it cost him his own life.
Tristan
So that's how he died...
Tristan
Hehe, it's just like him.
Tristan
He'd always try to look like the perfect cynic,
but actually he cared more than anyone...
but actually he cared more than anyone...
Tristan
...
Tristan
I wish he was here now...
Finn
I'm sorry.
Tristan
It wasn't your fault.
Tristan
Also, if he saw me waste my time brooding
like this, he'd surely scold me.
like this, he'd surely scold me.
Tristan
We can't let his sacrifice go to waste. We
must live. We have people to protect!
must live. We have people to protect!
Finn
Yeah, he definitely wouldn't tolerate any
moping.
moping.
Finn
Let's fight for this country and Camelot,
Tristan!
Tristan!
The Mastermind Arrives
Gawain
Let's hear your reports. Gareth, what's
the situation in the town?
the situation in the town?
Gareth
It's more or less stable. Thanks to the food
from Deven, things have calmed down a bit.
from Deven, things have calmed down a bit.
Lancelot
We have distributed food to the knights as
well and reestablished public order.
well and reestablished public order.
Lancelot
Additionally, criminal activity seems to be
decreasing. At least for now.
decreasing. At least for now.
Gawain
The supplies from Deven will eventually
run out.
run out.
Gawain
We need to come up with a plan before
that happens.
that happens.
Gareth
The first thing that comes to mind is opening
the gates, but if the March of Death is
the gates, but if the March of Death is
Gareth
heading north...
Lancelot
It's possible they'll ignore Deven and reach
us first.
us first.
Gawain
Stopping the March should be our priority.
Lancelot
Then we have no choice but to defeat King
Arthur.
Arthur.
Lancelot
Or persuade her to stop, if that's even
possible.
possible.
Gareth
I doubt it. Considering everything she's
done, I don't think we can reason with her.
done, I don't think we can reason with her.
Gawain
(Back then, on Avalon...)
Finn
Why would you go that far...? What could
possibly justify this much bloodshed!?
possibly justify this much bloodshed!?
King Arthur
Transcending my current existence and
evolving into something never seen before.
evolving into something never seen before.
Gawain
So, all this time...you were deceiving us?
King Arthur
Naturally.
King Arthur
This world has too many useless beings in
it. A selection must be held.
it. A selection must be held.
King Arthur
With Avalon's power, I will distribute
curses from shore to shore.
curses from shore to shore.
King Arthur
What do you think will happen then?
Finn
Nothing but chaos, what else!?
King Arthur
Quite the opposite. Although...to be fair,
there will be wars.
there will be wars.
King Arthur
And those who survive them will become
the new humanity. Create the new world.
the new humanity. Create the new world.
Gawain
When we fought King Arthur in the
caverns of Avalon...
caverns of Avalon...
Gawain
She spoke of "creating the new world." I had
never heard her express such lofty ambitions...
never heard her express such lofty ambitions...
Lancelot
You don't think she was telling the truth?
Gawain
I don't know. But something about it felt
off...
off...
Gareth
Yeah, it's a bit much, even for her. I can't
tell if it's the truth or not.
tell if it's the truth or not.
Merlin
It is the truth, but also not really.
Lancelot
M-Merlin!?
Gareth
Finally!
Merlin
Impatient, are we? Tsk, tsk.
Merlin
Remember, I'm always well worth waiting
for♪
for♪
Gawain
Where have you been?
Gareth
And why did you leave us alone on that
island!
island!
Merlin
I had my hands full. Things are crazy out
there, you know!
there, you know!
Gareth
Hmph... We had it tough, too...
Merlin
Yes, and you've done all right for yourselves.
You got Percival and Mordred into our ranks!
You got Percival and Mordred into our ranks!
Merlin
Now, all the pieces are nearly in place.
Merlin
The end is nigh.
Gawain
The end... Do you mean...
Merlin
Yes.
The final battle with King Arthur.
The final battle with King Arthur.
Tristan
Please, come at me with all you've got.
I won't abide holding back.
I won't abide holding back.
Deven Knight A
Is that the young woman who was cowering
in the dining hall earlier?
in the dining hall earlier?
Deven Knight B
She looks taller now somehow...
Deven Knight C
Come on! Let's show her the strength of
Deven's finest!
Deven's finest!
DevenKnightB(Deven Knights
Haaaaaaah!!!
Tristan
Is that's all you've got? Not good enough!
Deven Knight A
Ugh!
Deven Knight B
Guh!
Deven Knight C
She's so strong!
Finn
(Wow, I can't believe that's actually Tristan!)
Finn
(She seems so different from usual!)
Sturdy Deven Knight
Stand and fight, foreign knight!
Finn
Ah, sure! Pleased to spar with you!
Sturdy Deven Knight
Haaaaaaah!
Finn
Yaaaaaaah!
Sturdy Deven Knight
Guh... Splendid!
Percival
Taste the power of a warden!
Keen Deven Knight
Gah... A warden!?
Keen Deven Knight
None of my attacks can get through! Knights
of the Round Table are incredible!
of the Round Table are incredible!
Percival
No! I mean, yes, but—Uh, please don't just
compliment the Round Table as a whole!
compliment the Round Table as a whole!
Percival
Praise me personally! I want ten different
sentences using the word "strong"!
sentences using the word "strong"!
Mordred
Is she holding a language class or what...
Unbelievable...
Unbelievable...
Chivalrous Deven Knight
Young lady, you too are with the Round
Table, are you not?
Table, are you not?
Chivalrous Deven Knight
Please, may I ask for your guidance?
Mordred
Ehhh, too much of a hassle. No thanks.
Chivalrous Deven Knight
If you can defeat me, I'll give you this
giant candy ball.
giant candy ball.
Chivalrous Deven Knight
It is made to a secret recipe passed down
in my family for generations.
in my family for generations.
Mordred
A secret recipe candy...♪
Chivalrous Deven Knight
Ah, your expression has brightened. Let's
give it our best, then. Starting with—
give it our best, then. Starting with—
Mordred
Royal Bloodbath.
Chivalrous Deven Knight
Y-You...shredded the training dummy
to pieces!?
to pieces!?
Mordred
So, you still wanna do this? You'll be next,
just so you know.
just so you know.
Chivalrous Deven Knight
I-I surrender!
Mordred
Okay, loser! Hand over the candy!
Chivalrous Deven Knight
O-Of course... Here you go.
Mordred
Thanks ☆
Mordred
Munch... Mmmm! Delicious!
Finn
Mordred... I'm glad you didn't kill him...
Mordred
If I did that, I wouldn't get any candy,
right?
right?
Finn
So you like candy, huh? That's unexpected.
Mordred
What, you trying to get to know me better
or something? Creep.
or something? Creep.
Finn
Yes, I would like to, actually. We're going
to be fighting side by side soon, after all.
to be fighting side by side soon, after all.
Mordred
...
Fine, whatever.
Fine, whatever.
Mordred
Candy reminds me of my mom.
Mordred
No one else ever gave me anything sweet.
Mordred
Is that something you can even understand?
I bet you've never missed a meal in your life.
I bet you've never missed a meal in your life.
Finn
Maybe I can't understand... But I can try.
Mordred
Hmph.
Tristan
Sir Finn, Sir Mordred, it seems it's time
for a shift change.
for a shift change.
Finn
Shift change? What shift?
Deven Knight
We're digging a moat around the city.
A defensive ditch. We work in shifts.
A defensive ditch. We work in shifts.
Finn
You want the March of Death to fall into it?
Deven Knight
Yes. It's cruel, but it's the only way to protect
the city.
the city.
Tristan
Right, if it comes to urban combat, civilians
will surely be caught in the crossfire.
will surely be caught in the crossfire.
Tristan
Handling things outside the city sounds like
our best option.
our best option.
Finn
But those people are just being manipulated.
Percival
In Gagokhalkis, I was able to use my power
to heal people touched by the curse...
to heal people touched by the curse...
Deven Knight
How many? The number of people joining
the March every day is overwhelming.
the March every day is overwhelming.
Percival
A snowball effect... Well, it is to be
expected, when you think about it.
expected, when you think about it.
Deven Knight
As a last resort, we plan to shoot arrows at
those who fall into the ditch.
those who fall into the ditch.
Deven Knight
We'd rather not crush what little remains
of our conscience, though.
of our conscience, though.
Finn
Yes, please... Let's do what we can to help
them!
them!
Finn
We have to save as many people as possible.
Deven Knight
Of course. We will do our utmost.
Mordred
Heh, give it a try if you want. See how it
ends for you.
ends for you.
Finn
(A moat, huh... It does sound like a good
way to trap a mindless mob.)
way to trap a mindless mob.)
Finn
(But Mordred is right, there's no
guarantee it'll work.)
guarantee it'll work.)
Heeey!
Finn
I know that voice...
Mikaela
There you are, Finn!
Finn
Mikaela!
Jeanne
Finn! It's so good to see you!
Finn
Jeanne! I'm happy to see you too!
Jeanne
For us to meet in such a place, it must be
divine guidance.
divine guidance.
Finn
I guess I can't argue when you're the one
saying it.
saying it.
Finn
But how did you end up here in Deven?
Jeanne
Well, you see—
Citizen of Deven A
Oh, you're friends with these ladies?
They saved us!
They saved us!
Citizen of Deven B
We got attacked by monsters in the woods,
and then these two saints appeared
and then these two saints appeared
Citizen of Deven B
out of nowhere to defend us.
Citizen of Deven A
We wanted to treat them to something special
as a thanks, so we brought them here.
as a thanks, so we brought them here.
Finn
I see... Wait, Mikaela, weren't you invisible
to regular people?
to regular people?
Mikaela
I am. That's the other "saint" they're talking
about.
about.
Jeanne
Finn, let me introduce you. This is
Excalibur.
Excalibur.
Excalibur
Ah. Of course. Finn.
Jeanne
You know each other?
Finn
Um, no. I've never seen her before.
Excalibur
Bearer of the Crest.
Finn
How do you know about that!?
Mikaela
Are you sure you don't know her?
Jeanne
She seems to know you.
Excalibur
Finn.
Excalibur
Look into my eyes and say, "Raise."
Finn
What in the—
Excalibur
Just say it.
Finn
(Is this some kind of spell?)
Finn
(Triggering unknown magic... It could be
a trap. But—)
a trap. But—)
Excalibur
Lend me your power, Finn.
Finn
(I see no deception in her eyes...)
Finn
All right... I trust you.
Finn
Raise.
Excalibur
Pact formed!
Finn
(What is this warm sensation... What is
happening!?)
happening!?)
Mikaela
Hang on, why is she shining!?
Jeanne
I-I can feel... Immense magical power...
Excalibur
I've finally met you.
Excalibur
Twister of fate... Slayer of gods.
Excalibur
From now on, you are my wielder.
The Ultimate Command
Finn
Sacred Blade.
Finn
What incredible power...
Excalibur
I'm holding back, for we are not currently
in battle.
in battle.
Finn
(Good thing I asked to have the training
field open during the night...)
field open during the night...)
Finn
(If someone else saw this, it would cause
unnecessary commotion.)
unnecessary commotion.)
Mikaela
That was far stronger than what we saw
you do yesterday!
you do yesterday!
Jeanne
Yes. And you haven't fainted.
Excalibur
This proves you are my wielder, Finn.
Excalibur
I am your weapon.
Finn
Weapon... It doesn't feel right. You're
a living being, aren't you?
a living being, aren't you?
Excalibur
A living weapon, yes.
Finn
That's not what I—
Excalibur
What is so hard to understand?
A weapon is a weapon, living or inanimate.
A weapon is a weapon, living or inanimate.
Mikaela
No use arguing, Finn. Trust me, we
already tried.
already tried.
Excalibur
I've proven I am a weapon. There's one
final thing you need to learn.
final thing you need to learn.
Finn
What thing?
Excalibur
The ultimate command that allows me to
use my capabilities to the fullest.
use my capabilities to the fullest.
Excalibur
Now is not the time to use it, so I'll tell
you later.
you later.
Excalibur
When our target appears before you.
Finn
"Our target"?
Excalibur
The embodiment of the wicked curse lurking
within King Arthur.
within King Arthur.
Excalibur
The Last Faerie of Avalon, with power
comparable to a god.
comparable to a god.
Finn
The Last Faerie of Avalon...
Excalibur
Only you, as my wielder, can defeat her.
Using me.
Using me.
Excalibur
Please understand.
Finn
One question, though. What happens to
you when I use that "ultimate command"?
you when I use that "ultimate command"?
Excalibur
I break.
Finn
Break? You mean die!?
Jeanne
No!
Excalibur
A weapon can't die.
Finn
Excalibur... You're not just a weapon.
Finn
I won't let you die, no matter what.
Excalibur
I do not understand.
Mikaela
Guys, we have to leave the training field
soon, or we'll get complaints.
soon, or we'll get complaints.
Finn
Can we leave now, Excalibur?
Excalibur
Yes, my explanation is finished.
Finn
Good. It's getting really cold. Let's get out
of here.
of here.
Tristan
Is this...a dream?
Tristan
Am I dreaming right now...?
King Arthur
Tristan.
Tristan
Your Highness—No, Your Majesty...
Tristan
I humbly apologize for my performance
during this expedition.
during this expedition.
Tristan
I am deeply aware of the importance your first
campaign as a king had for your reign,
campaign as a king had for your reign,
Tristan
and of my own inadequacy.
King Arthur
There is no need to be discouraged. This
battle was simply not suited for you.
battle was simply not suited for you.
Tristan
S-Still...
King Arthur
Await the next opportunity.
King Arthur
With your curse, surely you will be able to
make your mark.
make your mark.
Tristan
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Tristan
I sometimes wonder what exactly are our
curses...
curses...
Tristan
Ah, I mean, I do know they're the great
power received by the first King Arthur
power received by the first King Arthur
Tristan
from the witch Le Fay...
King Arthur
Are you asking about their nature?
Tristan
Well... Yes...
King Arthur
Our curses are both our strength and our
weakness.
weakness.
King Arthur
We should also consider them a punishment.
Tristan
A punishment?
King Arthur
Lancelot gains speed at the cost of pain...
King Arthur
Kay pays with some of his own life every
time he uses his snake curse...
time he uses his snake curse...
King Arthur
And if any of us avoids battle, they will
become a monstrous being every night.
become a monstrous being every night.
Tristan
A punishment indeed...
King Arthur
However, it is thanks to this curse that the
first King Arthur, his heir, and finally I can
first King Arthur, his heir, and finally I can
King Arthur
keep going. The same is true for all
Knights of the Round Table.
Knights of the Round Table.
Tristan
It echoes the fundamental truth of human
existence.
existence.
Tristan
To gain something, you need to sacrifice
something else.
something else.
Tristan
May I ask...what kind of curse did the
previous king have?
previous king have?
King Arthur
My father did his best to keep it a secret.
I doubt any knight knows it.
I doubt any knight knows it.
King Arthur
But I do.
Tristan
W-Would you mind telling me?
King Arthur
I should avoid disclosing it against his
wishes. But I can tell you this...
wishes. But I can tell you this...
King Arthur
My father did not use his curse. No, he
could not use it.
could not use it.
King Arthur
Because it was such an absurd one.
Tristan
An absurd curse...
King Arthur
Now, cheer up, Tristan.
King Arthur
I have a mission for you.
Tristan
Your Majesty...no, Princess Leidram.
Tristan
What do you keep locked in your heart...?
DING DONG DING DONG!!!
Tristan
Alarm bells!?
Deven Messenger
Sir Tristan! Please get ready for battle!
Tristan
Have they arrived?
Deven Messenger
Yes! The March of Death is here!
And So It Begins
Finn
Excalibur? What are you doing here?
Excalibur
Nothing.
Finn
(She's hard to figure out...)
Finn
(But I know she's not just a disposable tool,
like she says. I can sense warmth in her.)
like she says. I can sense warmth in her.)
Finn
Ah, were you looking at the moon? It sure
is a sight tonight.
is a sight tonight.
Excalibur
Sight...?
Finn
I mean, it looks beautiful.
Excalibur
The moon is just the moon.
Finn
But it stirs something in our hearts. Makes
you want to forever remember that light,
you want to forever remember that light,
Finn
or to have someone by your side to
watch it together with.
watch it together with.
Excalibur
And that is "beautiful"?
Finn
Yes, it's beautiful. It's one of the things that
stay with us.
stay with us.
Finn
The warmth we feel as the light continues to
shine in the darkness.
shine in the darkness.
Finn
The look on the face of the person next to you
as they also gaze upon it.
as they also gaze upon it.
Finn
It's all about human emotion. You have it too,
I'm sure.
I'm sure.
Excalibur
"Human emotion"...
DING DONG DING DONG!!!
Finn
What's that?
Finn
Don't tell me the March of Death is
already here!
already here!
March of Death
Agh...
March of Death
Kill... Kill...
March of Death
Kill...every one of them...
Agravain
My liege, the march proceeds without
obstruction.
obstruction.
Agravain
The final battle will begin soon.
Agravain
The beginning of a new world...
Agravain
And your wish, fulfilled at last.
Agravain
Yes, just a little longer...
King of Deven
Tch, I was hoping they'd stray towards
Camelot...
Camelot...
King of Deven
Why must they come straight here,
honestly?
honestly?
Captain of Deven Forces
My king, is this the time to make such
remarks...?
remarks...?
King of Deven
Maybe not, but it still feels good to
complain a bit.
complain a bit.
King of Deven
Listen up, Deven knights and our friends
from Camelot. The fate of this country—
from Camelot. The fate of this country—
King of Deven
No, it won't be an exaggeration to say the
fate of this world is in your hands.
fate of this world is in your hands.
King of Deven
Still, there's no need to overthink things.
Imagine peaceful days, and fight for them.
Imagine peaceful days, and fight for them.
King of Deven
I will go into battle alongside you.
King of Deven
So, when this is all over, don't go saying
I didn't do anything, you hear me?
I didn't do anything, you hear me?
King of Deven
Remember what we are fighting to protect.
Don't ever forget that.
Don't ever forget that.
King of Deven
Now, Tristan of the Round Table, I want
you to address the knights.
you to address the knights.
Tristan
Uh, ah... Yes...
Tristan
I am Tristan, Knight of the Round Table.
Soon, we will all put our lives on the line.
Soon, we will all put our lives on the line.
Tristan
So, please, believe in the person standing
beside you.
beside you.
Tristan
I want you to fight believing in one another!
King of Deven
And some closing words, Tristan, if you
please.
please.
Tristan
A-Ah, that too...? Okay... Well, um...
Tristan
The victory shall be ours!
Knights
Victoryyyy!!!
Tristan
Now, everyone to their positions.
Tristan
And make sure you come back alive.
Finn
Take care, Tristan.
Mordred
Finally, I get to kill that damn king.
Can't waaaait♪
Can't waaaait♪
Percival
Mordred, you know what I'll do if you
misbehave, right?
misbehave, right?
Mordred
Huh, did somebody just say something?
Percival
Hey! You heard me!
Tristan
I am counting on all of you. I'll head to my
own station now.
own station now.
Tristan
Has the enemy been sighted?
Captain of Deven Forces
I hear they're heading straight for the main
gate.
gate.
Tristan
I really hope the ditch can stop them...
Captain of Deven Forces
There! I see them!
March of Death
Aaaaagh...
March of Death
Kill... Kill...
March of Death
Aaaagh...
Captain of Deven Forces
Th-There's so many of them!
Tristan
Such a force...
Captain of Deven Forces
The front line has fallen into the ditch!
Tristan
So it is working!
March of Death
Kill...
March of Death
Kill...
March of Death
Kill...
Captain of Deven Forces
Wh-What!? Why aren't they stopping?
Tristan
(They saw their comrades fall into the ditch,
and yet they don't stop their march...?)
and yet they don't stop their march...?)
Tristan
(They just keep falling in...)
Tristan
Curses!
Captain of Deven Forces
Sir Tristan?
Tristan
They're trying to fill up the ditch! Then
they'll have a human bridge to cross it...
they'll have a human bridge to cross it...
Captain of Deven Forces
A "human bridge"? You're saying they'll
use living humans as stepping stones!?
use living humans as stepping stones!?
Tristan
There is no camaraderie among them.
Tristan
They likely can't even discern the living
from the dead.
from the dead.
Tristan
(And it's her curse that made this
possible...)
possible...)
Captain of Deven Forces
They aren't stopping! At this rate, the
ditch will be filled in no time!
ditch will be filled in no time!
Captain of Deven Forces
Send word to all knights guarding the
main gate! Permission to use bows!
main gate! Permission to use bows!
Captain of Deven Forces
Shoot those closest to the gate! Don't let
them enter the city, at any cost!
them enter the city, at any cost!
March of Death
Slaughter...
March of Death
K i l l...
Captain of Deven Forces
What's wrong? Why aren't you shooting!?
Deven Archer A
Their front lines have children in them...
Lots of children!
Lots of children!
Deven Archer B
I can't... Some of them are around my
son's age...
son's age...
Tristan
Even children were cursed!? How cruel...
Deven Archer C
I can't... I can't do it...
March of Death
Kill...
March of Death
Kill...
March of Death
K i l l...
Captain of Deven Forces
At this rate, they'll breach the gate soon... And
get to the women and children in the city...
get to the women and children in the city...
Tristan
No other choice, then—
Tristan
Royal Fortissimo!
March of Death
Agh...
March of Death
Ngh...
March of Death
Aahh...
Captain of Deven Forces
Sir Tristan? What was that?
Tristan
My cursed power is the power of sound.
Tristan
I hope it can hold them back even just a
little...
little...
Agravain
Impressive, Tristan.
Tristan
Sir Agravain!?
Agravain
Your technique truly shines in this kind of
battle.
battle.
Tristan
So you are on her side... I'm disappointed.
Agravain
What is there to be disappointed about?
A knight exists to serve their king.
A knight exists to serve their king.
Agravain
My loyalty is unquestionable.
Tristan
Agravain... Where is Leidram now?
Agravain
How dare you speak the name of our king so
casually! I won't stand for such disrespect!
casually! I won't stand for such disrespect!
Tristan
She is no longer my king!
Agravain
Insolent traitor... You and all those who
take up arms against the will of our king!
take up arms against the will of our king!
Agravain
My loyalty demands I pass judgment upon
you.
you.
Tristan
...!
Percival
There seems to be a clash at the main gate.
We should make sure we're ready here as well.
We should make sure we're ready here as well.
Mordred
Let me know if you see King Arthur.
Mordred
She's all mine.
Percival
Mordred... Don't get reckless, or you'll be
overpowered.
overpowered.
Mordred
Ahaha ☆ Who do you think I am, scum?
Mordred
I am the strongest of them all! And I
will avenge my mom...
will avenge my mom...
Mordred
I'll tear that king's face off and gut her!
Percival
Just this once, I will allow a bit of arrogance.
Just don't forget who your allies are!
Just don't forget who your allies are!
Percival
If you do, I will remind you why Percivals
are your natural enemy!
are your natural enemy!
Mordred
Blah blah blah. Don't get in my way, or
I won't hesitate to kill you.
I won't hesitate to kill you.
Percival
Not if I neutralize you first.
Mordred
Ugh, I hate you so much...
Deven Knight
The March is coming! They're trying to
surround us!
surround us!
Percival
They've arrived.
Mordred
Hehe.
Let the killing begin ☆
Let the killing begin ☆
Finn
I can hear the roar of battle!
Finn
Not just at the main gate, the west side
too!
too!
Excalibur
When it's time, don't hesitate to say the
words.
words.
Excalibur
Once you do, victory will be yours.
Finn
...
Finn
(Her power is immense... If I really need
to use it—)
to use it—)
Finn
(No, I want to protect all lives! I must
protect them!)
protect them!)
Finn
Excalibur. Let's look at the moon again
sometime, okay?
sometime, okay?
Finn
Together with everyone.
Excalibur
The moon...
Mikaela
A big battle is coming. Ready to rock,
Jeanne?
Jeanne?
Jeanne
Y-Yes! We've come a long way to get here.
I'm prepared.
I'm prepared.
Mikaela
No kidding. We've been through so much.
I've steeled myself too!
I've steeled myself too!
Jeanne
Let's protect everyone.
Mikaela
Yeah, including that girl who doesn't care
about herself enough.
about herself enough.
Jeanne
Excalibur? I'm not worried about her.
Jeanne
Because she's with Finn.
Mikaela
Right, he will definitely make sure it all ends
well.
well.
Jeanne
Exactly. It will be all right. I know it.
Mikaela
Don't do anything reckless, Jeanne. If things
gets too rough, let your big sis step in.
gets too rough, let your big sis step in.
Jeanne
I will. Thank you, Mikaela.
Jeanne
I won't let this world, gentle and harsh as
it can be, end here.
it can be, end here.
Jeanne
I will not allow it!
The Final Curse
I can hear the sound of a piano.
It's a tune from a long ago...
Tristan
Your Majesty...?
King Arthur
Apologies for using your piano without
permission.
permission.
Tristan
No, please go ahead. I can't make full use
of it alone.
of it alone.
King Arthur
No, I am finished.
King Arthur
It was just a whim. We are beings meant for
combat. I most likely will never play again.
combat. I most likely will never play again.
Tristan
Why not?
Tristan
Even if our future is filled with battles, we
can still enjoy music.
can still enjoy music.
Tristan
If our entire existence is absorbed by war,
we won't even feel alive anymore.
we won't even feel alive anymore.
King Arthur
Alive...
Tristan
Well, yes... If we stop appreciating art and
music, we will cease to be human.
music, we will cease to be human.
King Arthur
Tristan, what is the name of the piece I just
played?
played?
Tristan
Ah, that one?
Tristan
The title is "To Those No Longer with Us."
Tristan
A requiem dedicated to a deceased lover.
King Arthur
A requiem...
King Arthur
I see.
Merlin
I can't believe you returned to Avalon and
left me alone with this mess.
left me alone with this mess.
Merlin
If I follow you looking like this, will you at
least smile a little?
least smile a little?
Merlin
The final battle is about to begin.
Wait for me, Arthur.
Wait for me, Arthur.
King Arthur
Are you talking to my grandfather?
Merlin
What are you doing here!?
Merlin
You were destined to be somewhere else right
now...
now...
King Arthur
If that is the case, then my fate must have
changed.
changed.
Merlin
Oh, no way! Fate has been twisted!?
The only one who can do that is—
The only one who can do that is—
King Arthur
I am here. That is all that matters.
King Arthur
Regal Eclipse.
Merlin
Gah!
Ngh...
Ngh...
King Arthur
You cannot trap me in a dream this time,
can you?
can you?
Merlin
Hah... Who do you think...you are? A god?
King Arthur
No. Even gods kneel before my will.
King Arthur
Farewell, Merlin.
Merlin
Ngh...
Merlin
Not so fast... There's still something...I must
do...
do...
Gawain
What was that sound!?
Lancelot
The clamor of battle! Inside the castle!
Gareth
The March of Death was supposed to
head towards Deven!
head towards Deven!
Gawain
Should we consult Merlin? If anyone
knows what happens next, it's her.
knows what happens next, it's her.
Gareth
Yeah, will she give us a straight answer,
though?
though?
King Arthur
No... She will not be giving you any
answers anymore.
answers anymore.
Lancelot
!?
Gawain
You!
Gareth
How!?
King Arthur
You have no right to question me. This is
my kingdom, and that is my throne.
my kingdom, and that is my throne.
Gawain
And who is trying to destroy this kingdom!?
Lancelot
Wait, Gawain!
What you just said... You've met Merlin, right?
What you just said... You've met Merlin, right?
Lancelot
What did you do to her?
King Arthur
I daresay you will find out soon enough.
Lancelot
You... Just how low are you willing to fall!?
King Arthur
As low as it takes to bring about the end
of this world.
of this world.
Gareth
The end of the world?
King Arthur
Yes.
King Arthur
So that the final curse can at last be cast.