Druke, the Blademaster
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Druke
Yaaawn...
How much longer are we gonna wait?
How much longer are we gonna wait?
Gilgan
Show some decorum, Druke.
We're guests in the chief's home.
We're guests in the chief's home.
Druke
Yeah, and? He's not around.
Yawning's not gonna hurt anything.
Yawning's not gonna hurt anything.
Druke
What's he thinking, calling us in so early?
Damn, my head's pounding still...
Damn, my head's pounding still...
Gilgan
Another hangover?
You know you shouldn't stay out so late.
You know you shouldn't stay out so late.
Druke
Hey, save the lecture, okay? You're my
brother, not my dad.
brother, not my dad.
Gilgan
...
Druke
...Oh, come on, don't be like that.
Are you mad?
Are you mad?
Druke
Look, sorry, okay? My fur's just ruffled
from gettin' up early, I didn't mean to—
from gettin' up early, I didn't mean to—
Gilgan
No, you didn't upset me.
Gilgan
I'm just wondering...
Why we were called here so suddenly.
Why we were called here so suddenly.
Druke
Huh?
Gilgan
I have a bad feeling about this.
I just hope it's not what I think it is...
I just hope it's not what I think it is...
Chief
Ah, you're here already. Thank you for
coming.
coming.
Druke
Chief! You've got some guts, calling us in
so early and then makin' us wait!
so early and then makin' us wait!
Gilgan
Druke! Show some respect!
Chief
I don't mind, Gilgan. Now's no time to
stand on ceremony.
stand on ceremony.
Gilgan
It sounds as though you have some
serious news for us.
serious news for us.
Chief
Yes.
I'll get right to it.
I'll get right to it.
Chief
Goka's scouting troop returned to the
village late last night.
village late last night.
Gilgan
Goka's team? Weren't they supposed to
come back the day after tomorrow?
come back the day after tomorrow?
Chief
Yes. Goka seemed strangely unsettled as
he shook me awake.
he shook me awake.
Chief
He said that on their route through the
Dunes of A'Lugan...
Dunes of A'Lugan...
Chief
They found a pile of bones, stripped and
raw— dozens of beast corpses.
raw— dozens of beast corpses.
Gilgan
...!
Druke
Hey, now...it's too early in the morning
for jokes like that, Chief.
for jokes like that, Chief.
Druke
Beasts in A'Lugan? The only things out
there are lizards and little scorpions.
there are lizards and little scorpions.
Druke
We sure Goka's brain wasn't fried from
all the sun out there?
all the sun out there?
Chief
According to him, the bones were of
sheep and goats, rabbits, cattle, boars...
sheep and goats, rabbits, cattle, boars...
Druke
Huh?
Chief
Most likely, livestock in the nearby plains
fled from monsters into the desert.
fled from monsters into the desert.
Druke
No way. What kind of monster chases
its prey that far?
its prey that far?
Chief
That is exactly what Goka worried about.
And so, he returned to make his report.
And so, he returned to make his report.
Gilgan
...
Chief
That's not all. A small group of monsters
attacked them, but were driven off.
attacked them, but were driven off.
Chief
But en route to Saroco after the battle...
Chief
They encountered even more corpses
just a small distance from the village.
just a small distance from the village.
Gilgan
...!
Druke
Okay...so not a joke, then.
Any casualties in Saroco?
Any casualties in Saroco?
Chief
No, none. They checked with nearby
villages, and no one has been hurt yet.
villages, and no one has been hurt yet.
Chief
But...I fear that is only a matter of time.
Chief
Unusually active bands of monsters can
mean only one thing.
mean only one thing.
Druke
Hey, you can't mean—!
Gilgan
...The time has come.
Is that what you mean?
Is that what you mean?
Chief
Indeed.
Chief
We must make ready immediately.
The Pandemonium will soon be upon us.
The Pandemonium will soon be upon us.
Druke
(It's here...finally!)
Druke
(What I've been waiting for all these
years!)
years!)
Gilgan
The last Pandemonium was over a century
ago. I knew it would be soon, but...
ago. I knew it would be soon, but...
Chief
Indeed. Nothing is certain yet; but we
must be ready to defend ourselves.
must be ready to defend ourselves.
Chief
And so—
Druke, I have a request to make of you.
Druke, I have a request to make of you.
Druke
You bet, Chief! I'll wipe those monsters
off the face of Erden!
off the face of Erden!
Chief
No need.
Druke
Huh?!
Chief
I want you to observe for now. See how
many there are, and how they look.
many there are, and how they look.
Chief
If the monsters are merely starved for
prey, then there is no cause for alarm.
prey, then there is no cause for alarm.
Chief
We'll cull them as usual, and bring them
back to natural equilibrium.
back to natural equilibrium.
Chief
But if this frenzy is the Pandemonium...
Return and report to me immediately.
Return and report to me immediately.
Chief
And Gilgan. Do a survey of the village,
and put together a plan for our defenses.
and put together a plan for our defenses.
Gilgan
Yes, sir. I swear on my family's honor
that it will be done.
that it will be done.
Chief
I'm counting on you both.
Druke
...Tch.
Druke
Scouting mission, bah! Doesn't he
trust me at all?!
trust me at all?!
Druke
It's just a pack of monsters! I handle
bigger problems all the time!
bigger problems all the time!
Gilgan
Calm down, Druke. Everyone knows how
skilled you are in battle.
skilled you are in battle.
Gilgan
Of course the Chief trusts you. That's why
he doesn't want to risk losing you.
he doesn't want to risk losing you.
Druke
So he thinks some monster's gonna kill
me? Ha! Some trust!
me? Ha! Some trust!
Gilgan
...Druke. Perhaps I should come with you
on this mission.
on this mission.
Gilgan
If the Pandemonium truly has begun, we
have no idea what could be out there.
have no idea what could be out there.
Gilgan
We must always be prepared for the
worst-case scenario.
worst-case scenario.
Druke
If it's the worst-case, shouldn't you be
workin' on the defenses like Chief said?
workin' on the defenses like Chief said?
Druke
I'll be faster on my own.
Gilgan
I see.
If you say so.
If you say so.
Druke
(Trying to hold me back... I see how it is.
Well, it's not gonna work.)
Well, it's not gonna work.)
Druke
(Forget what the Chief said. I'm gonna do
this my way.)
this my way.)
Druke
Haaaa!
Right, how many does that make?
Right, how many does that make?
Monster
Grrrr...
Druke
There's just no end to you, huh...
Druke
(They're definitely a lot bigger and a lot
meaner than usual.)
meaner than usual.)
Druke
(So this is the Pandemonium... Damn, I'm
getting fired up!)
getting fired up!)
Druke
(It's finally here! I've been training my
whole life for this moment!)
whole life for this moment!)
Druke
(I'm gonna join the ranks of the heroes
who stopped the Pandemoniums!)
who stopped the Pandemoniums!)
Druke
Come on, small fry! You're gonna be my
first step toward becoming a legend!
first step toward becoming a legend!
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Monster
Grooooo!
Druke
Phew. That's about half of them
taken care of, I think.
taken care of, I think.
Druke
...No. There's more over by that cave...
Is that their nest?
Is that their nest?
Druke
It's a pain waiting. I'll just cut my way in
and clear them out!
and clear them out!
Druke
(See, Chief? Screw your "scouting".)
Druke
(Sure, there's a lot, but I'm more than a
match for these weaklings!)
match for these weaklings!)
Monster
Graaaaar!
Druke
Damn... There's still more of you?
Come on...
Come on...
Druke
(Did I underestimate their number?
And what's worse...)
And what's worse...)
Monster
Grgrh...
Grraaaa!
Grraaaa!
Druke
(The ones I defeated are getting back up.
Are they regenerating?)
Are they regenerating?)
Druke
Guess that means I need to really make
sure they're dead... Damn it!
sure they're dead... Damn it!
Monster
Grrrr...
Druke
(That thing's eyes...it's totally blood-
crazed. So this is the Pandemonium...)
crazed. So this is the Pandemonium...)
Druke
B-but this is the end!
Monster
Groooouuu!!
Druke
...Phew. Even I could use a breather
after all that...
after all that...
Druke
(My wounds're deeper than I thought.
Damn, can't stop the bleeding...)
Damn, can't stop the bleeding...)
Druke
(But that's all of 'em handled. Now that
old worrywart can sleep safe and—)
old worrywart can sleep safe and—)
Druke
—Huh? What's that sound?
...The wall's crumbling?!
...The wall's crumbling?!
Monster
...
Druke
What the hell?!
I missed one?
I missed one?
Monster
Oooooo...
Druke
No, this one's new!
Druke
Damn, what is this?! They're pouring
out of the wall!
out of the wall!
Monster
...
Druke
Gh! Th-they're strong!
A lot stronger than the others!
A lot stronger than the others!
Druke
(I've never seen this kind before. Is this
the Pandemonium's influence too?)
the Pandemonium's influence too?)
Monster
OOOOooooooo!
Druke
—Damn, they circled around me!
The exit's blocked off!
The exit's blocked off!
Druke
(What should I do? Can I really defeat
all these things in this condition?)
all these things in this condition?)
Druke
(No.
There's just no way.)
There's just no way.)
Druke
(So this is what I get...
I should've listened to Gil...)
I should've listened to Gil...)
Druke
(...Like hell.
Like hell I'm just giving up!)
Like hell I'm just giving up!)
Druke
(These things'll attack Urg Roa soon
enough, I can tell.)
enough, I can tell.)
Druke
So if I can cut down even one of you...
I'll take it!
I'll take it!
Monster
...
Druke
Come on, you monsters! Witness the last
moments of Druke the Warrior!
moments of Druke the Warrior!
???
Haaa!
Druke
Huh? That was...
A person's voice?!
A person's voice?!
Human Warrior
Take this!
Monster
...
Druke
Huh?!
A human?!
A human?!
Human Warrior
That light...is that a torch?!
You mean it's not the exit?!
You mean it's not the exit?!
Druke
The exit's that way! Past the monsters!
Human Warrior
Some light's better than no light, I guess.
Here I go! With me!
Here I go! With me!
Druke
H-hey, wait! Where do you get off giving
orders?! The hell do you think you are?!
orders?! The hell do you think you are?!
Human Warrior
My name's— actually, that can wait.
I'll tell you once we're outta here!
I'll tell you once we're outta here!
Druke
Tch, fine!
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Druke
We're through!
There's the exit!
There's the exit!
Druke
But those things won't be far behind us!
Druke
Hey, you! Go on—
Human Warrior
Go on ahead! Get some help from a village
if you can! I'll hold them here!
if you can! I'll hold them here!
Druke
Huh?! That's what I was gonna say!
And stop giving me orders!
And stop giving me orders!
Monster
...
Druke
...Hold up. Something's weird.
Monster
...
Human Warrior
They're...not chasing us?
Monster
...
Human Warrior
Now's our chance!
Let's get outta here!
Let's get outta here!
Druke
I said stop it with the orders!
Let's just go!
Let's just go!
???
Hmph...they escaped.
???
I was this close to catching up, too...
That's too bad.
That's too bad.
Norza
Your subordinates aren't very reliable...
Xandra, the Writhing Despair.
Xandra, the Writhing Despair.
Xandra
You can hardly blame them, can you?
Xandra
These little ones come from the darkness.
They detest the light of the sun.
They detest the light of the sun.
Xandra
But this is all as I expected...
Xandra
It's all just as I've seen in my crystals.
Norza
Hmph. More of your predictions and
prophecies.
prophecies.
Xandra
Do you not trust my prophecies?
How cruel, Norza.
How cruel, Norza.
Norza
...So, you said that one of those two...
Xandra
Yes. One of them will someday become
the bearer of the Crimson Crest.
the bearer of the Crimson Crest.
Xandra
But only for the briefest of moments.
Their fate leads them both to destruction.
Their fate leads them both to destruction.
Xandra
All we need to do is give them the
slightest push, and...
slightest push, and...
Norza
...
Xandra
Oh, don't give me that look. You truly
don't believe me after all, do you?
don't believe me after all, do you?
Xandra
Then, shall I have a look at your future
instead? Hmm?
instead? Hmm?
Norza
No.
Xandra
Why not? Are you perhaps... afraid of
what you might see?
what you might see?
Norza
...
Xandra
Haha. Just a little joke.
Human Warrior
I... I think we...lost them.
Any sign of...pursuit?
Any sign of...pursuit?
Druke
None...that I can see.
Looks like we survived.
Looks like we survived.
Human Warrior
Let's...take a breather in that shady crag.
We need to...treat our wounds...
We need to...treat our wounds...
Druke
Don't...give me...orders...
Human Warrior
...Phew. I can finally catch my breath.
Druke
...No one asked you to stick your nose in.
Human Warrior
Huh? Looked to me like you could have
used the help.
used the help.
Druke
Hah! I could have handled those things
by myself, easy.
by myself, easy.
Druke
(If Gilgan finds out I was saved by a
human, he'll never let me live it down...)
human, he'll never let me live it down...)
Human Warrior
You, handle those things by yourself?
That's a funny joke, buddy.
That's a funny joke, buddy.
Druke
What'd you say?!
Listen up, you—
Listen up, you—
Human Warrior
All my friends died in that cave.
I'm the only one who survived.
I'm the only one who survived.
Human Warrior
They weren't weak, either. Those
monsters are just that strong.
monsters are just that strong.
Human Warrior
We survived because we got lucky. If we
hadn't met up, we'd both be dead.
hadn't met up, we'd both be dead.
Druke
...
Druke
(Well, I can't really argue with that.
Damn it...)
Damn it...)
Rody
My name's Rody.
I'm a mercenary by trade.
I'm a mercenary by trade.
Druke
Ah...the name's Druke. I'm the best
warrior in Urg Roa.
warrior in Urg Roa.
Druke
A mercenary, huh? So someone hired
you to go in there?
you to go in there?
Rody
Yeah. The Red Dragon Knights sent us to
investigate signs of the Pandemonium.
investigate signs of the Pandemonium.
Druke
(Those Knights, hiring mercs? Are they
that shorthanded? But it just started...)
that shorthanded? But it just started...)
Rody
Those monsters are most likely
rampaging because...of...
rampaging because...of...
Druke
H-hey!
You're practically falling over there!
You're practically falling over there!
Rody
I-I'm fine. It's just bright out. Don't
worry about me.
worry about me.
Druke
Can't even run like that, I bet...alright.
Hang on!
Hang on!
Rody
H-hey!
What are you doing?!
What are you doing?!
Druke
Don't worry. I can carry you all the way
back to Urg Roa, no problem.
back to Urg Roa, no problem.
Rody
Don't be stupid! How far is it to—
Druke
Shut up or you'll bite your tongue!
Gilgan
Druke?!
Gilgan
You're injured! What happened?!
And who is this human?!
And who is this human?!
Rody
Uh, hey.
I'm—
I'm—
Druke
There's no time, Gilgan. We'll talk at the
Chief's. Come on!
Chief's. Come on!
Rody
Hey, Druke!
Let me down already!
Let me down already!
Chief
...I see.
Chief
Druke.
You disobeyed my orders.
You disobeyed my orders.
Druke
I did. I'll admit that.
I'll take any punishment you give me.
I'll take any punishment you give me.
Druke
But I met up with Rody because of it.
So I think it worked out in the end.
So I think it worked out in the end.
Rody
Nom nom nom. Nom nom. Myheah, nom,
sure, nom nom, did, nom.
sure, nom nom, did, nom.
Gilgan
Rody, was it? Eat, or talk.
Don't do both.
Don't do both.
Rody
Nom...it's just like he said, Chief. If it
weren't for Druke, I'd be dead now.
weren't for Druke, I'd be dead now.
Chief
I see...then I will consider this settled.
This will not happen again, Druke.
This will not happen again, Druke.
Druke
It'll be dark soon... Gilgan, how are
the defenses looking?
the defenses looking?
Gilgan
To be blunt, not good. We're short on
arms, armor, and hands to wield them.
arms, armor, and hands to wield them.
Druke
I see...figures.
Druke
Those monsters may attack Urg Roa
tonight...
tonight...
Druke
Rody, how are you feeling?
Can you run?
Can you run?
Rody
The food helped a lot, so I'm okay.
But what do you mean, run?
But what do you mean, run?
Druke
I need you to hurry back to Rigland and
ask the Knights for backup.
ask the Knights for backup.
Rody
Backup? You guys don't even have an
actual defensive force here, though.
actual defensive force here, though.
Rody
Wouldn't it be better for me to stay here
and give you a hand?
and give you a hand?
Gilgan
We appreciate the offer, but I agree with
Druke on this matter.
Druke on this matter.
Druke
Our defenses are thin, even if we get them
up. I don't know if we'll hold.
up. I don't know if we'll hold.
Druke
We need help if our people are gonna
survive this. Please, Rody.
survive this. Please, Rody.
Rody
...I see. Alright.
Just lemme stretch first here.
Just lemme stretch first here.
Rody
Still, I hate to leave you all here...
I want to stay and help, too.
I want to stay and help, too.
Druke
(He just met us today, and he's ready to
fight and possibly die for us...?)
fight and possibly die for us...?)
Druke
(This guy...he's got the makings of a real
hero in him. Just like me...)
hero in him. Just like me...)
Gilgan
Are you prepared, Rody?
Rody
Ready. I can head out anytime.
Druke
Come back with some strong warriors,
eh? We're counting on you.
eh? We're counting on you.
Rody
Leave it to me. I'm the fastest runner in—
Gilgan
Wait a moment. There...do you see
that movement in the darkness?
that movement in the darkness?
Monster
OOOoooo...
Rody
T-that cry...!
Druke
It's those monsters!
Damn it, they're here already?!
Damn it, they're here already?!
Gilgan
The front gate is surrounded.
Rody, head for the back gate—
Rody, head for the back gate—
Urg Roan
Monsters! Monsters at the back gate!
Gilgan
What?! At the back gate too?!
Rody
The village is surrounded?!
Druke
What?! They're just monsters! They
shouldn't know to do that!
shouldn't know to do that!
Gilgan
This is bad! The defenses aren't up...
And we can't send Rody out now, either!
And we can't send Rody out now, either!
Druke
Damn it, the worst possible timing!
Druke
I guess we have no choice. Gilgan, arm
those who can fight and guard the village.
those who can fight and guard the village.
Druke
Rody and I will head out and start
cracking skulls! How's that sound, Rody?
cracking skulls! How's that sound, Rody?
Rody
Doesn't look like we have much choice.
Let's get to it!
Let's get to it!
Gilgan
Are you mad?!
Druke
We fought them off once before, and
we'll do it again!
we'll do it again!
Rody
Seems like these monsters don't like
sunlight. We just need to last 'til dawn!
sunlight. We just need to last 'til dawn!
Gilgan
...I see. Understood.
Come back alive, you two!
Come back alive, you two!
Druke
You bet!
Come on, Rody!
Come on, Rody!
Rody
Yeah!
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Druke
Damn! There's just no end to them!
Monster
OOOOooooo!
Rody
Another group, from the right!
Druke
The defenses are thin there! They're
gonna break through!
gonna break through!
Rody
Druke, what's the biggest house in the
entire village?
entire village?
Druke
Huh? The Chief's place, obviously!
Rody
Gather all the villagers there!
That'll make the defense a bit easier!
That'll make the defense a bit easier!
Druke
I hate to do it, but...
Fine, let's do that!
Fine, let's do that!
Rody
Go tell Gilgan! I'll hold them off!
Druke
I told you not to give me orders!
Urg Roan
Gaaah!
Gilgan
Another one down! Druke, can you
back them up?!
back them up?!
Druke
I've got my hands full with the whole
other side of the village, Gil!
other side of the village, Gil!
Monster
OOooooooo!
Rody
More?!
There are even more?!
There are even more?!
Gilgan
Hold, everyone! Just hold a little longer!
Druke
Damn iiiiit!
Like hell we're dying here!
Like hell we're dying here!
Rody
There it is!
Rody
The morning sun!
Monster
...
Gilgan
Look at that! They're retreating all at
once!
once!
Rody
Just like I thought!
Druke
How did you know they would run from
the sunlight, Rody?
the sunlight, Rody?
Rody
I didn't really... I just wondered why they
didn't chase us out of that cave.
didn't chase us out of that cave.
Rody
And I thought, maybe they can't survive
under the sunlight... Or something.
under the sunlight... Or something.
Druke
You mean it was a guess?! We could have
all died right here, you...!
all died right here, you...!
Gilgan
We had no other options, after all. Rody's
guess was our best and only hope.
guess was our best and only hope.
Rody
Yup. In any case, I was right, so all's
well that ends well, right?
well that ends well, right?
Druke
You've really got guts, you know that...
—Hm?!
—Hm?!
???
...
Druke
(In the horde of monsters... Is that a
person? Damn, the sun's in my eyes...)
person? Damn, the sun's in my eyes...)
Gilgan
They've gone.
Rody
Well, we held out somehow, but...
Gilgan
Yes...there were many casualties.
Rody
Druke, are you hurt?
Druke
Just some flesh wounds. Nothing deep.
Druke
(It looked like they were staring straight
at me... Did I imagine it? No, no way...)
at me... Did I imagine it? No, no way...)
Gilgan
Let's see to the wounded, then report to
the Chief. We need a plan.
the Chief. We need a plan.
Rody
Yeah.
This isn't over.
This isn't over.
Druke
...No. It's not.
Chief
Then you think they will come back?
Gilgan
Yes, Chief.
Almost certainly.
Almost certainly.
Rody
They seem pretty fixated on Urg Roa,
for whatever reason.
for whatever reason.
Druke
They didn't move like any monster pack
I've ever seen.
I've ever seen.
Druke
I think someone must be controlling them.
Druke
(...And I think I saw him.)
Chief
Mm...if we suffer another attack tonight,
Urg Roa will undoubtedly fall.
Urg Roa will undoubtedly fall.
Chief
Half our warriors are wounded or dead.
My house is the only defense remaining.
My house is the only defense remaining.
Rody
Reinforcements won't make it in time,
either. Not from Rigland.
either. Not from Rigland.
Rody
We've got one chance, and only one.
Chief
Oh? What might that be, Sir Rody?
Rody
After last night's attack, they must be
celebrating. We take advantage of that.
celebrating. We take advantage of that.
Rody
We track down their base,
and we hit them where it hurts!
and we hit them where it hurts!
Druke
I think it's our only hope.
Gilgan
Mmm...
Rody
Druke and I have fought them twice now.
We're getting used to how they fight.
We're getting used to how they fight.
Rody
If we get the drop on them, we could
wipe them out just like that.
wipe them out just like that.
Chief
...
Druke
Chief, I agree with Rody. I'm going,
whether you allow me to or not.
whether you allow me to or not.
Gilgan
So reckless. Last night's battle was fierce,
and you mean to assault their stronghold?
and you mean to assault their stronghold?
Rody
We'll have the element of surprise. If we
do it right, they'll be in chaos.
do it right, they'll be in chaos.
Gilgan
This is reckless...but I see no other way.
We have no choice.
We have no choice.
Chief
I see your minds are made up. In that
case, I will not stop you.
case, I will not stop you.
Chief
Then go—on one condition. Gilgan, I
want you to accompany them.
want you to accompany them.
Gilgan
Of course, Chief. I had intended to
from the start.
from the start.
Rody
It'll be dangerous; we could use the help.
Good to have you, Gilgan!
Good to have you, Gilgan!
Gilgan
The remaining villagers should be able to
evacuate themselves. It's better I come.
evacuate themselves. It's better I come.
Druke
Tch, poking your nose in...
Trying to look cool...
Trying to look cool...
Gilgan
I can't let you be the only one winning
glory out there.
glory out there.
Chief
I'm counting on you three.
Chief
May the winds be at your backs, warriors.
Urg Roa's fate rests in your hands.
Urg Roa's fate rests in your hands.
Gilgan
Yes, Chief!
Druke
Right!
Rody
Leave it to us!
Gilgan
I see the cave. So that's their base?
Druke
Yeah. The sun's still high, so I bet they're
curled up in there.
curled up in there.
Rody
Perfect. Let's catch a bit of rest.
I'm beat after fighting all night...
I'm beat after fighting all night...
Gilgan
...
Druke
What's the matter, Gilgan? You look sour.
Afraid to die?
Afraid to die?
Gilgan
No. It's just...it hadn't hit me until now,
with the defense of the village.
with the defense of the village.
Gilgan
I'd known the Pandemonium would likely
come someday.
come someday.
Gilgan
But now that it's here...it feels so unreal.
It doesn't seem to make sense.
It doesn't seem to make sense.
Gilgan
I think somehow, I had expected it would
never come. Not in my lifetime.
never come. Not in my lifetime.
Druke
Gilgan...
Gilgan
I wasn't ready. But now, I've made my
peace. I'm not afraid.
peace. I'm not afraid.
Rody
...
Druke
I...don't know if I'm ready or not,
honestly.
honestly.
Druke
But I've always felt it was my destiny to
fight the Pandemonium.
fight the Pandemonium.
Druke
And what was supposed to happen,
happened. So here I am. That's all.
happened. So here I am. That's all.
Rody
...If I'd messed up, I'd have died in that
cave yesterday, with my squad.
cave yesterday, with my squad.
Rody
When you hear teeth gnashing and blood
spurting, you make the peace you can.
spurting, you make the peace you can.
Rody
I just got lucky. And meeting you was
part of that luck, Druke.
part of that luck, Druke.
Druke
...
Rody
It feels like...there's some big hand
moving all us pieces around the board.
moving all us pieces around the board.
Rody
Maybe it wasn't luck, you know? Maybe
it was Fate instead.
it was Fate instead.
Rody
To save Urg Roa...and put an end to the
Pandemonium. Maybe that's why we met.
Pandemonium. Maybe that's why we met.
Rody
Not that I have any basis for that. But
that's what I believe, at least.
that's what I believe, at least.
Gilgan
...
Druke
(To save Urg Roa...)
Druke
(He has no connection to Urg Roa. He's
from a different land—he's not even kud.)
from a different land—he's not even kud.)
Druke
(But he's laying his life on the line to
save our little village...)
save our little village...)
Druke
(He dreams of ending the Pandemonium.
He's wholly fixated on saving people...)
He's wholly fixated on saving people...)
Druke
(And what about me? I wanted this to
come, to make my name on the field...)
come, to make my name on the field...)
Druke
(If there's such a thing as worthiness to
be a hero, I'm not the one who has it.)
be a hero, I'm not the one who has it.)
Rody
Okay, that's enough rest.
Are you two good to go?
Are you two good to go?
Gilgan
Yes. Ready to go anytime.
Druke
Do you even need to ask? I'm itching to
get to the fight.
get to the fight.
Rody
Then let's go! Urg Roa's counting on us!
We'll smash those monsters to paste!
We'll smash those monsters to paste!
Druke
I said don't give me—
Rody
Huh? You say something, Druke?
Druke
No, nevermind. Let's crush 'em!
Scene 5
Gilgan
It seems the ambush was a wise choice.
Druke
Haha, look at 'em scatter! The plan's
a success!
a success!
Rody
We've taken out more than half!
Monster
Grrrr...
Gilgan
They're retreating further in!
Circle around and cut them off, Druke!
Circle around and cut them off, Druke!
Druke
Already on it!
Where d'you think you're going, huh?!
Where d'you think you're going, huh?!
???
...
Druke
(What—?!
I hear a voice from down there!)
I hear a voice from down there!)
???
We will......
...him...
...him...
Druke
I knew I wasn't hearing things! Did you
hear that?!
hear that?!
Gilgan
Huh? What is it, Druke?!
Rody
I don't hear anything. Are you sure?
Druke
I heard a person's voice down there!
Druke
That's gotta be the one behind all this!
Come on out, you bastard!
Come on out, you bastard!
Gilgan
Wait! It could be a trap! Druke—!
Argh, he never listens!
Argh, he never listens!
Rody
Come on, Gilgan.
Let's go after him!
Let's go after him!
Druke
...!
What is this place?!
What is this place?!
Gilgan
A spring surrounded by crystals...They're
beautiful, but somehow unnerving.
beautiful, but somehow unnerving.
Rody
Hey, look! There's something...no,
someone in the water!
someone in the water!
Xandra
Well, well. Welcome to my abode,
fledgling heroes.
fledgling heroes.
Gilgan
Who are you?!
Druke
(Is this their leader? She doesn't look
like the one I saw before...)
like the one I saw before...)
Xandra
This is our first meeting, but I already
know you very well.
know you very well.
Xandra
I've been watching over you with my
crystals. Your past, present, and future—
crystals. Your past, present, and future—
Rody
Are you controlling the monsters?!
Who are you?! What are you planning?!
Who are you?! What are you planning?!
Xandra
Oh, so impatient. One question at a time,
if you please.
if you please.
Xandra
In order...yes, I am the one who
summoned the little beauties.
summoned the little beauties.
Druke
You...!
Xandra
The next question was about me,
I believe?
I believe?
Xandra
I am Xandra. Aeon Lord Xandra,
the Writhing Despair.
the Writhing Despair.
Rody
An Aeon Lord?!
You're part of the Pandemonium?!
You're part of the Pandemonium?!
Xandra
And finally, my goal.
Xandra
My goal...was this very meeting.
Gilgan
What?
What do you mean?!
What do you mean?!
Xandra
My crystals told me you would be a
nuisance to us.
nuisance to us.
Xandra
You simply must be removed for the
Pandemonium to continue forevermore.
Pandemonium to continue forevermore.
Xandra
And so, I invited you here. My little ones
laid the trail most admirably, yes?
laid the trail most admirably, yes?
Druke
You...
All that, just for this...?!
All that, just for this...?!
Rody
Wait!
Druke, calm down!
Druke, calm down!
Druke
You attacked my village for this?!
You killed my people, for this?!
You killed my people, for this?!
Druke
Well, here we are, just like you wanted!
Now we're gonna split your smug skull!
Now we're gonna split your smug skull!
Xandra
You're the first to come to anger...
Just as I predicted.
Just as I predicted.
Xandra
Here, I have a special present prepared,
just for you.
just for you.
Xandra
Have a look.
Druke
H-huh?!
Gilgan
Druke?!
Rody
What is it?! What happened, Druke?!
Druke
M-my eyes...
I can't see!
I can't see!
Rody
Hey! What did you do to Druke?!
Xandra
No need to fret. You'll see soon enough.
Xandra
Just a fragment of the future my crystals
have shown me...
have shown me...
Druke
(This is...)
Abomination
Greooaaaarrgh!
Druke
(A giant monster... Am I hallucinating?)
Druke
(This isn't a battle...
This is a slaughter.)
This is a slaughter.)
Druke
(But that monster seems...oddly familiar.)
Druke
(Why? Where have I seen it before?
Damn, I can't remember...)
Damn, I can't remember...)
Xandra
Do you see it? Isn't he just adorable?
Xandra
This is just a glimpse of the future—
A little gift from my crystals to you.
A little gift from my crystals to you.
Druke
W-what was that thing?
That monster...
That monster...
Xandra
You want to know? What is it?
Wherever did it come from?
Wherever did it come from?
Xandra
You're just aching to know, aren't you?
You want to see his true form?
You want to see his true form?
Druke
I...
Xandra
Then observe...and let's see what we
see, hm?
see, hm?
Druke
...
Abomination
Greooaaaarrgh!
Druke
(That same monster...I know I've seen
it before. What on Erden is it?)
it before. What on Erden is it?)
Abomination
Rrrooooaaaargh!
Druke
(It's not alone. There's someone else.
I can't see clearly through the fog...)
I can't see clearly through the fog...)
???
...A hollow thing it is, to grow old.
???
The strong man resents the weakening of
his arms, the growing frailty of his flesh...
his arms, the growing frailty of his flesh...
???
And in the end, you turned to the dark
to seek out new power.
to seek out new power.
???
I truly pity you...
Druke.
Druke.
Druke
(What...?!)
Druke
Groooooaaaaaargh!
PoWeR... PoWeRRRRRR!
PoWeR... PoWeRRRRRR!
Druke
(No...it can't be!)
Druke
(That's...that monster from before!
That thing is...is me?!)
That thing is...is me?!)
Xandra
Hahaha. What did you think?
Did you enjoy my little show?
Did you enjoy my little show?
Druke
That...
That was...
That was...
Druke
What the hell was that?! Some illusion
you made to screw with me?!
you made to screw with me?!
Xandra
Calm down, please. Panicking won't help
you escape your Fate, you know.
you escape your Fate, you know.
Druke
My... Fate?
Xandra
That's right. That was but a glimpse of
things to come.
things to come.
Xandra
You will grow old and frail, curse your
weakness, go mad with frustration...
weakness, go mad with frustration...
Xandra
And finally turn to darkness, betraying
all you love for a taste of power.
all you love for a taste of power.
Druke
You...you lie!
I would never—
I would never—
Xandra
Hahaha.
Your voice is shaking, Druke.
Your voice is shaking, Druke.
Xandra
You must feel the truth deep inside, yes?
You recognize that monster...yourself...
You recognize that monster...yourself...
Druke
...
Druke
(She's...right. I can tell.
That monster is me.)
That monster is me.)
Druke
(I don't want to believe it, but...is she
telling the truth? Is that my future?)
telling the truth? Is that my future?)
Xandra
Yes. That pitiful, crazed beast is all that
will remain of you someday...
will remain of you someday...
Druke
...
Xandra
But the future is an uncertain thing.
Xandra
You cannot change your Fate, but there
is one way to avoid it.
is one way to avoid it.
Druke
...What is it?
Xandra
It's simple.
All you have to do is die.
All you have to do is die.
Druke
...
Xandra
Die here and now...and that monster
will never end a single innocent life.
will never end a single innocent life.
Xandra
I can make it quick and painless for you.
I promise.
I promise.
Druke
...
Xandra
Simply nod, and I will end your life.
What do you say?
What do you say?
Druke
...
Druke
(Maybe...maybe she's right.)
Druke
(If I'm just going to turn into that thing...
Maybe it's better...)
Maybe it's better...)
Druke
I... I'll...
Rody
Open your eyes, Druke!
Druke
...!
Rody
Get a grip, Druke!
Don't let her deceive you!
Don't let her deceive you!
Druke
Rody...?
Druke
(What's going on? What is that...
That light...?!)
That light...?!)
Rody
Even if you can't escape that future!
Even if it is your Fate!
Even if it is your Fate!
Rody
What the hell does it mean to us in the
here and now?! Absolutely nothing!
here and now?! Absolutely nothing!
Druke
Rody...
Rody
Remember, Druke!
Why did we come here?!
Why did we come here?!
Rody
Remember what the Chief said!
The fate of Urg Roa is in our hands!
The fate of Urg Roa is in our hands!
Gilgan
Druke, don't let her lead you astray!
Gilgan
She's attempting to lead you into despair!
Don't listen to her subtle lies!
Don't listen to her subtle lies!
Rody
Come back to us, Druke!
Damn it, come back!
Damn it, come back!
Druke
(Urg Roa...)
Druke
(Right... I'm here...we're here...
To save Urg Roa!)
To save Urg Roa!)
Xandra
No...no! This wasn't how it was
supposed to happen!
supposed to happen!
Xandra
One chooses death, and the other falls
into darkness in despair!
into darkness in despair!
Xandra
That was Fate! I saw it! But...!
Xandra
You...! You just had to interfere!
Xandra
Aeon Knight! Come to my side, and
destroy this meddler!
destroy this meddler!
Aeon Knight
Grrrrr!
Gilgan
Rody, look out!
Another enemy!
Another enemy!
Rody
Stop getting in my way!
Aeon Knight
Oooaargh!
Xandra
What?! He defeated the Aeon Knight
so easily!
so easily!
Rody
...
Druke
(Wait. That power...)
Druke
(I see...
That's the Crimson Crest...!)
That's the Crimson Crest...!)
Xandra
Come, children of darkness!
Come and protect me!
Come and protect me!
Xandra
...What? Where are my children?!
Why is no one coming?!
Why is no one coming?!
Rody
Whoops, looks like someone's out of
Soulstones. Time to pay the piper, then!
Soulstones. Time to pay the piper, then!
Xandra
No! No, stay back!
Stay away from meee!
Stay away from meee!
Rody
Haaa!
Xandra
Gyaaah!
Xandra
N-no. No...
It wasn't...supposed to...
It wasn't...supposed to...
Norza
...
Xandra
Aah... N-Norza!
Druke
(It's him! The one from before!)
Norza
You're pathetic, Xandra.
Norza
Did your crystals not show you this?
Xandra
Shut up...
I could have used your help earlier...
I could have used your help earlier...
Xandra
H-hurry. I need a healing spell...
Norza
Don't be foolish.
Why would I waste any power on you?
Why would I waste any power on you?
Xandra
Y-you're just going to leave me?! How
dare you betray our Lord?!
dare you betray our Lord?!
Norza
Your role was to find the Crimson
Crestbearer and awaken their power.
Crestbearer and awaken their power.
Norza
With that done, you're no longer useful.
Hurry up and die already.
Hurry up and die already.
Xandra
Norza, you...bastard!
Ughk!
Ughk!
Xandra
...No...no...
Is this really...how it ends?
Is this really...how it ends?
Xandra
I don't want to...die...
It hurts...it hurts...
It hurts...it hurts...
Rody
You...
How could you just watch an ally die?!
How could you just watch an ally die?!
Norza
So.
You're the Crimson Crestbearer, then.
You're the Crimson Crestbearer, then.
Norza
Why don't you show me what you can do?
Norza
I've taken great care to arrange this
meeting. Try not to disappoint me.
meeting. Try not to disappoint me.
Rody
I see...so you were just using her.
Rody
Alright! I'll beat you back into the dark,
you monster!
you monster!
Norza
...
Rody
Ngh?!
Rody
H-he's fast!
And he's strong...!
And he's strong...!
Gilgan
Rody! Look out!
Norza
...Hmph.
Gilgan
Aaargh!
W-what is that power?!
W-what is that power?!
Norza
...Is this all?
Norza
I had heard the Crimson Crest was
powerful, but it seems I was misled.
powerful, but it seems I was misled.
Norza
This is a waste of my time.
Die.
Die.
Rody
Ngh...!
Druke
Raaaaah!
Norza
What?!
Gilgan
Druke?!
Rody
Druke! You're awake!
You really kept us waiting, huh!
You really kept us waiting, huh!
Druke
Keep your hands...
Off the Hero of the Crimson Crest!
Off the Hero of the Crimson Crest!
Norza
You rat...
Druke
Rody! Gilgan!
Back me up here!
Back me up here!
Druke
We'll get him for sure this time!
And save Urg Roa!
And save Urg Roa!
Gilgan
Right!
Well said, Druke!
Well said, Druke!
Rody
Yeah! Let's clean this up and go home!
Druke
Here we go!
Scene 6
Norza
Nnh! Damn it!
Rody
H-he's so strong!
But...we got him!
But...we got him!
Norza
It seems I was wrong. To think the Crest
had this much power!
had this much power!
Norza
(And that kud man...)
Druke
There's no escape, monster.
Prepare to die!
Prepare to die!
Norza
...I'm at a disadvantage here. Time to
fall back...but.
fall back...but.
Norza
Rody. Druke. I'll be back for you
someday. Mark my words...
someday. Mark my words...
Druke
H-hey! Get back here, coward!
Gilgan
Let him go, Druke!
Druke
If we don't put him to the sword now,
he'll be back someday! You heard him!
he'll be back someday! You heard him!
Gilgan
Maybe so, but we're at our limits here.
Rody
...
Gilgan
And Rody's in worse shape than either
of us—
of us—
Rody
...
Druke
Hey, Rody! Keep it together, man!
You're supposed to be the hero!
You're supposed to be the hero!
Rody
...
Druke
Damn, has he always been this light?
Amazed he can fight with these arms...
Amazed he can fight with these arms...
Gilgan
...Druke.
Druke
Yeah?
Gilgan
You called Rody the "hero"...
Druke
...Yeah.
Druke
I've always thought it would be me.
But now I know better.
But now I know better.
Druke
I'm not worthy of that title.
He is.
He is.
Druke
Risking his life for strangers, ending the
Pandemonium...I never thought of that.
Pandemonium...I never thought of that.
Druke
It's people like this who change the world.
Who get legends told about them.
Who get legends told about them.
Gilgan
I see...
You've really grown.
You've really grown.
Druke
Hey, lay off. I said I wasn't fit to be
the hero, okay?
the hero, okay?
Gilgan
I know. That's why I said you've grown.
Druke
...
Gilgan
Druke. I think it's your destiny to protect
the Bearer of the Crimson Crest.
the Bearer of the Crimson Crest.
Druke
Yeah. Somehow, I got the same feeling.
Druke
Gilgan...I feel like I'm a different man
than I was two days ago.
than I was two days ago.
Druke
Before, I would've died before I'd accept
such a small role.
such a small role.
Gilgan
...
Druke
But if this is my destiny, it's one I'll take
with pride. With him at my side!
with pride. With him at my side!
???
I truly pity you...
Druke.
Druke.
Druke
Groooooaaaaaargh!
PoWeR... PoWeRRRRRR!
PoWeR... PoWeRRRRRR!
Druke
(Even if that's the future that awaits me...)
Chief
I see...so it is.
The Crimson Crest...
The Crimson Crest...
Chief
Well done, all of you.
How is Sir Rody?
How is Sir Rody?
Gilgan
He's undergoing healing now. He was
the most heavily wounded of us.
the most heavily wounded of us.
Chief
I see. I am grateful beyond measure
that the three of you returned safely.
that the three of you returned safely.
Chief
You have saved Urg Roa from a terrible
fate. I cannot thank you enough.
fate. I cannot thank you enough.
Druke
Rody's the one you should thank.
He's the reason any of us survived.
He's the reason any of us survived.
Gilgan
...
Chief
I see... Druke, do you truly intend to
set out on this journey with Sir Rody?
set out on this journey with Sir Rody?
Druke
Yeah, I've made up my mind.
Nothing you say will stop me, Chief!
Nothing you say will stop me, Chief!
Chief
Your mind is made up, then.
Chief
I will not stop you. Losing you will be a
blow to Urg Roa, but...
blow to Urg Roa, but...
Chief
Protecting the Crimson Crestbearer is
protecting Urg Roa...and the whole world.
protecting Urg Roa...and the whole world.
Chief
Go, Druke. Fulfill your destiny!
Druke
Yes, Chief!
Rody
...What is this, wine?
I don't really do wine, Druke.
I don't really do wine, Druke.
Druke
What, the Crimson Crestbearer's gonna
run and hide from a few crushed grapes?
run and hide from a few crushed grapes?
Rody
...Fine, give it here. It's a party, after all.
A bit can't hurt.
A bit can't hurt.
Druke
Haha, that's the spirit!
To the Hero!
To the Hero!
Rody
Cheers!
Druke
...Aah, that's the stuff! Nothing beats
a drink after a hard battle!
a drink after a hard battle!
Rody
...?!?!?!
Druke
Hahaha! What's the matter, Rody? You
look like you got a mouthful of lava!
look like you got a mouthful of lava!
Rody
I think I'd prefer the lava! Is this Urg
Roan wine? That hits like a brick!
Roan wine? That hits like a brick!
Druke
We're not stoppin' at one, so you'd
better get used to it!
better get used to it!
Rody
Aw, man...
Hey, where's Gilgan, anyway?
Hey, where's Gilgan, anyway?
Druke
With the Chief. Seems they're discussing
rebuilding the village.
rebuilding the village.
Rody
Yeah, with all this damage...Rebuilding
is gonna take a long time.
is gonna take a long time.
Druke
...Thanks.
Rody
It's weird hearing you say that.
What for?
What for?
Druke
For what you did back there.
Druke
I was totally gone. I was a hair away
from asking her to kill me...
from asking her to kill me...
Druke
But you snapped me out of it and brought
me back.
me back.
Rody
...Druke. I didn't say anything earlier, but
I saw my own future then, too.
I saw my own future then, too.
Rody
A cruel...terribly cruel, hopeless future.
Druke
...
Rody
But just at the last second, I stopped.
Rody
I remembered you and Gilgan, and the
villagers, and I picked up my sword again.
villagers, and I picked up my sword again.
Rody
I'm the one who ought to thank you.
You saved me from falling there.
You saved me from falling there.
Druke
...
Druke
...Rody. I swear...
Druke
No matter what lies ahead, I will protect
you. I swear it!
you. I swear it!
Rody
Druke...
Rody
I'll never...never forget...
Druke
...Rody?
Hey, Rody? You okay?
Hey, Rody? You okay?
Rody
Zzz...
Druke
Tch, tapping out after one glass?
Well... Sure, why not.
Well... Sure, why not.
Rody
Ugh, my head...
Druke
Ha ha ha! You're weak, Sir Hero! Hung
over after one glass, are ya?
over after one glass, are ya?
Gilgan
Are you going to be alright? You're set
to depart very soon...
to depart very soon...
Rody
Druke, please stop yelling... I'm fine.
I'm good to go.
I'm good to go.
Gilgan
Where will you go first?
Rody
First, I need to go report to my bosses.
That means Rigland, to see the Knights.
That means Rigland, to see the Knights.
Rody
After that...who knows? We'll figure it
out once we get there.
out once we get there.
Druke
It doesn't matter where we go. As long
as we're together, we're unstoppable!
as we're together, we're unstoppable!
Gilgan
Don't worry about Urg Roa, Druke.
I'll keep this place safe.
I'll keep this place safe.
Druke
I know you will!
Rody
Thanks for all your help, Gilgan.
Let's meet again.
Let's meet again.
Gilgan
If you ever need help, just call. I'll come
running!
running!
Rody
We'd be glad to have you. Okay, Druke—
...
...
Druke
Hm?
Why'd you go quiet?
Why'd you go quiet?
Rody
You don't like being ordered around,
right? You can give the command.
right? You can give the command.
Druke
Tch. What are you saying, Hero?
Druke
Giving directions is your job now.
Come on, go ahead!
Come on, go ahead!
Rody
...Okay.
Rody
Okay, then... Ahem.
Time to head out! Let's go!
Time to head out! Let's go!
Druke
Right behind you!
All the way!
All the way!