Act 8: The Last Living City
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 1: The Undying Scourge
Shiori
Hajime! What happened to the others?!
Hajime
...I don't know. We got separated!
Undead
...
Hajime
Take that!
Skeleton(Hajime
Now, Shiori! Use the dragonfire!
Shiori
Hraaaagh!!
Undead
...!
Shiori
Finally, one down!
Shiori
Damn! All these undead... we're
outnumbered on all sides.
outnumbered on all sides.
Shiori
But we can't back down here! Whatever it
takes, we can't let them reach the city!
takes, we can't let them reach the city!
Hajime
Wait, Shiori. This could finally be our
chance.
chance.
Hajime
A pair of lone soldiers, separated from
their squad in the heat of battle...
their squad in the heat of battle...
Hajime
It's a plausible, honorable death.
One that might fool Ludmilla.
One that might fool Ludmilla.
Shiori
Wh-What are you saying? You want us
to just go off on our own?
to just go off on our own?
Hajime
After everything we've done, you can't
believe the Vanguard is just.
believe the Vanguard is just.
Shiori
That's...
Hajime
Deep down, you know. The Commander
is fighting a cruel and useless battle.
is fighting a cruel and useless battle.
Hajime
How long before she can no longer
stave off defeat?
stave off defeat?
Shiori
That doesn't matter! We can't just leave
our people to die!
our people to die!
Shiori
Besides, if Ludmilla ever figured out what
we did, she'd punish our squad.
we did, she'd punish our squad.
Hajime
That may be a price we have to... wait.
I sense something.
I sense something.
Shiori
Huh?
Shiori
...Look! Hajime, up there!
Hajime
There's a tear in the sky?!
Finn
Waaaaaaaaaaaah?!
Finn
Owww. Leave it to Cyrus to drop me
off in thin air...
off in thin air...
Shiori
Is that an undead? Is Orcanix sending
reinforcements?!
reinforcements?!
Hajime
No, look closer. He's breathing. And his
eyes are blue, not crimson.
eyes are blue, not crimson.
Shiori
Then he's... alive?
Finn
Huh? Oh, someone else is here too!
Finn
Sorry to bother you, but could you tell me
where we are? I'm... a little confused...
where we are? I'm... a little confused...
Shiori
S-So are we! Mind explaining how you
tore open the sky?!
tore open the sky?!
Undead
...!
Hajime
There's no time. The undead are
advancing on our position!
advancing on our position!
Finn
Undead? They're here too?! Listen, I'll
explain everything to you later!
explain everything to you later!
Shiori
O-Okay...?
[S-Mission 8-1-1]
Optional
[Mission 8-1-1]
Finn
Haaaaaagh!
Undead
...!
Finn
(This Endbringer sword feels... light, but it's
cutting through the undead like paper!)
cutting through the undead like paper!)
Shiori
W-Wow...
Undead
...
Finn
Hey! Watch out!
Undead
...aaagh...
Finn
The Crest worked this time.
Thank goodness.
Thank goodness.
Hajime
That swordsmanship... that spell he shot
from his eyes...
from his eyes...
Hajime
Who in Erden is this man?
Undead
...
Finn
Looks like those undead are retreating.
We can finally catch our breath.
We can finally catch our breath.
Finn
So, uh... sorry to bring this up again, but I
have a couple of questions—
have a couple of questions—
Shiori
That... that was amazing!!
Finn
Huh? Wh-What was?
Hajime
Calm yourself, Shiori.
You're scaring him.
You're scaring him.
Shiori
How am I supposed to calm down?
This guy's a miracle worker!
This guy's a miracle worker!
Shiori
He's just what I — what we've been
waiting for!
waiting for!
Shiori
Who are you? And what was that
amazing magic you just used?
amazing magic you just used?
Finn
U-Umm... Where do I even begin?
Finn
I guess you could call it a souvenir
from the Pandemonium.
from the Pandemonium.
Shiori
The Pan... Pandemo...nium...?
What's that?
What's that?
Finn
...you've never heard of the
Pandemonium?
Pandemonium?
Finn
(How? Aren't we near Hymelia?
We're surrounded by undead!)
We're surrounded by undead!)
Finn
Sorry. I know I asked already, but I really
need to know where we are.
need to know where we are.
Shiori
Sure. We're just outside the last living
city in the world, Last Bastion.
city in the world, Last Bastion.
Finn
The last living city in the world...?!
And you're fighting the undead?
And you're fighting the undead?
Shiori
Who else would we be fighting?
The undead have always been our enemy.
The undead have always been our enemy.
Shiori
Just a few days ago, we lost a base to
an undead general with gold hair...
an undead general with gold hair...
Finn
That's—do you know if she had a
whip-like sword too?!
whip-like sword too?!
Shiori
She did. I heard some soldiers calling her...
Rizette?
Rizette?
Shiori
She's so young, but our men say she's a
terrible monster...
terrible monster...
Finn
...!!
Finn
(She must be talking about that
other Rizette.)
other Rizette.)
Finn
(So this is what Cyrus meant when he
said he'd send me 'far away.')
said he'd send me 'far away.')
Finn
(This world looks so different from the one
I know, but these undead...)
I know, but these undead...)
Finn
(They're exactly the same.)
Finn
(The other Rizette must have come from
this world. An Erden of undead.)
this world. An Erden of undead.)
Finn
Okay. I think I get it. And now I have to
tell you something I know you won't believe.
tell you something I know you won't believe.
Finn
I think I might be from... another Erden.
Hajime
...excuse me?
Finn
I know. It seems impossible, but I don't
know how else to put it.
know how else to put it.
Shiori
Huh... well, your power does seem
pretty otherworldly to me.
pretty otherworldly to me.
Finn
Huh? You actually believe me?
Shiori
How can we not believe you after what
we've seen! Right, Hajime?
we've seen! Right, Hajime?
Hajime
Speak for yourself.
Shiori
Hey, if you're from another world, I bet
you don't have a place to stay, right?
you don't have a place to stay, right?
Finn
Oh. I didn't even think about that.
Shiori
Please, come back to Last Bastion with us!
The Vanguard can help you out!
The Vanguard can help you out!
Shiori
Our people could use a real hero again...
Really, you must meet the Commander!
Really, you must meet the Commander!
Finn
Umm, sorry, I'd love to, but... I have some
friends I need to find first.
friends I need to find first.
Finn
They should've come through the portal
right after me.
right after me.
Shiori
Wait, there are more of you coming?
Hajime
Doubtful. The sky mended itself as soon as
it spat him out.
it spat him out.
Finn
Huh? Wait, that can't be...!
Hajime
Those undead were only focused on the
three of us, weren't they?
three of us, weren't they?
Hajime
If there were others around, they would've
split their forces to attack them as well.
split their forces to attack them as well.
Finn
Maybe, but...
Shiori
Listen. If we stay here, the undead might
return with reinforcements.
return with reinforcements.
Shiori
Please, come back to our headquarters
with us for now. It'll be safer for you there.
with us for now. It'll be safer for you there.
Finn
...
Finn
Okay. But I can only stay for a little—
Shiori
Great! Oh, did I catch your name?
I don't think I did.
I don't think I did.
Shiori
I'm Shiori. Squad captain of Last Bastion's
Vanguard! And this gloomy fellow here is...
Vanguard! And this gloomy fellow here is...
Finn
(...did my friends really not make it
through the portal?)
through the portal?)
Finn
(And why did the undead Rizette
come to invade our world?)
come to invade our world?)
Finn
(What in Erden is going on?)
[Mission 8-1-2]
[S-Mission 8-1-2]
Optional
[Mission 8-1-3]
[Mission 8-1-4]
Shiori
Welcome to our headquarters!
The Vanguard's leader is right in here.
The Vanguard's leader is right in here.
Finn
That's... Marshal Ludmilla!
You're alive!
You're alive!
Shiori
Uhh... Finn?! W-Wait! You can't —
Finn
Marshal Ludmilla! Thank goodness, I
thought I'd never see you again!
thought I'd never see you again!
Ludmilla
...Shiori. Who is this insubordinate
nuisance you've brought me?
nuisance you've brought me?
Finn
I...
(She doesn't recognize me?)
(She doesn't recognize me?)
Finn
(Oh, right. This is a different Erden.
She isn't the Marshal I know...)
She isn't the Marshal I know...)
Shiori
I-I'm so sorry! We just met him outside.
He says he wants to join the Vanguard!
He says he wants to join the Vanguard!
Finn
Huh? J-Join?!
Ludmilla
Outside, you say...
You're certain he's alive?
You're certain he's alive?
Shiori
He is! He's not undead, I swear!
He's just from another —
He's just from another —
Hajime
—country. He's a wandering
warrior who slew dozens of undead.
warrior who slew dozens of undead.
Shiori
Hajime...
Hajime
...
Finn
(Hajime's glaring daggers at us.)
Finn
(I guess telling her the truth about the
portal wouldn't have gone over well.)
portal wouldn't have gone over well.)
Ludmilla
I see. He certainly does seem... confident.
Ludmilla
However, I find it hard to believe a human
could survive this long alone.
could survive this long alone.
Finn
Well... if you think I might be undead, I
can let you check my pulse?
can let you check my pulse?
Ludmilla
Don't mock me. I can see you're alive.
That's not why I find you suspicious.
That's not why I find you suspicious.
Ludmilla
The Vanguard is a powerful group.
Naturally, that power sows resentment.
Naturally, that power sows resentment.
Ludmilla
You could be a clumsy spy, trying to
infiltrate us for your own ends.
infiltrate us for your own ends.
Finn
Oh, that's... I guess that's the same in
every world.
every world.
Ludmilla
What did you say?
Finn
Nothing! I didn't say anything!
Err... how can I prove my intentions?
Err... how can I prove my intentions?
Finn
Oh! Why don't I leave my sword with you?
Shiori
(That's the sword he used to cut down all
those undead!)
those undead!)
Finn
My blade harbors an ancient, mysterious
power. Or so I'm told.
power. Or so I'm told.
Finn
(It gives me the creeps, though...
Sorry to say, Cyrus.)
Sorry to say, Cyrus.)
Finn
If it can help you defeat the undead, you
can use it however you see fit.
can use it however you see fit.
Ludmilla
I see. Very well.
I shall accept your blade.
I shall accept your blade.
Ludmilla
...
But what shall I do with you...?
But what shall I do with you...?
Ludmilla
If you're as impressive as these two claim,
you might yet have a use.
you might yet have a use.
Shiori
Then...!
Ludmilla
I will allow you to join our army.
Shiori, he will be placed in your squad.
Shiori, he will be placed in your squad.
Shiori
Y-Yes, ma'am! I'll be sure to take care of
him!
him!
Ludmilla
However, this does not mean you have
won my trust.
won my trust.
Ludmilla
I warn you: my eyes are everywhere.
Make one false step, and I'll know.
Make one false step, and I'll know.
Finn
(That's not going to make things easy.)
Ludmilla
You'll receive your first mission
at daybreak tomorrow.
at daybreak tomorrow.
Ludmilla
Serve the Vanguard well, and you'll have
nothing to fear. Dismissed.
nothing to fear. Dismissed.
Shiori
Phew. Glad that's over. Congrats, Finn!
Shiori
Ludmilla never lets anyone join the
Vanguard that easily.
Vanguard that easily.
Finn
Thanks, but... I didn't know I was joining
anything until just now.
anything until just now.
Shiori
Ah, yeah. Sorry. I haven't explained our
situation very well, have I?
situation very well, have I?
Shiori
Last Bastion keeps its people alive,
but no one here has much to spare...
but no one here has much to spare...
Shiori
Only Vanguard members can count on
a warm bed and three meals a day.
a warm bed and three meals a day.
Shiori
I figured it would be safer for you to join,
but I guess I still should have asked...
but I guess I still should have asked...
Finn
It's fine. You were probably the only
reason Ludmilla didn't eat me alive.
reason Ludmilla didn't eat me alive.
Hajime
The only reason the Commander
didn't eat you alive.
didn't eat you alive.
Hajime
She's the most powerful woman in the
city. You'd best address her as such.
city. You'd best address her as such.
Finn
But both of you cringe whenever you call
her 'Commander...'
her 'Commander...'
Hajime
...
Shiori
A-Anyway, I need to show you around
before your first mission tomorrow.
before your first mission tomorrow.
Shiori
Follow me. I'll introduce you to the
rest of our squad.
rest of our squad.
Shiori
It won't be anything big, but we should
have enough food for a welcome party!
have enough food for a welcome party!
Finn
Oh, you don't need to break out any
supplies for my sake.
supplies for my sake.
Finn
I don't even know how long I'm going
to be with you guys.
to be with you guys.
Shiori
Come on, Finn! You're part of the team
now, we've got to celebrate!
now, we've got to celebrate!
Shiori
I know this is a lot to handle, but our
city needs more people like you.
city needs more people like you.
Shiori
So as long as you're part of my squad,
I'm gonna take care of you. Okay?
I'm gonna take care of you. Okay?
Finn
Okay...
Finn
(Shiori looks so happy. She must have
really high hopes for me.)
really high hopes for me.)
Finn
(These two are doing so much to help
me out.)
me out.)
Finn
(I hope I can repay them before I go
find the others...)
find the others...)
Chapter 2: Last Bastion
Shiori
Alright, welcome to the heart of Last
Bastion!
Bastion!
Shiori
Most people live here, away from the wall.
Finn
Wow. The city's bustling... but everyone
looks so miserable.
looks so miserable.
Lucelle
Shiori!! Thank goodness, you're okay!
Shiori
Lucelle! And Raleigh, too!
Did you come to welcome us back?
Did you come to welcome us back?
Raleigh
We came to see if you survived the battle,
you dimwit!
you dimwit!
Raleigh
Didn't we tell you not to run off?!
If Hajime hadn't gone after you...
If Hajime hadn't gone after you...
Lucelle
You don't have to get so upset, Raleigh.
She's fine now, see?
She's fine now, see?
Raleigh
Lucelle... she's not going to stop doing this
if you keep spoiling her.
if you keep spoiling her.
Raleigh
I want to protect people too.
I get it.
I get it.
Raleigh
But it's reckless and stupid to go
plunging into the enemy line alone!
plunging into the enemy line alone!
Finn
O-Ouch... That hits a little too close to
home...
home...
Lucelle
Huh? Shiori, who's this?
Shiori
Let's head to the barracks. I'll explain
everything when we get there.
everything when we get there.
[Mission 8-2-1]
[S-Mission 8-2-1]
Optional
[Mission 8-2-2]
[S-Mission 8-2-2]
Optional
[Mission 8-2-3]
Shiori
Okay! Everyone, let's welcome our newest
squadmate: Finn! Cheers!
squadmate: Finn! Cheers!
Raleigh
Cheers! Welcome, new guy!
Can't wait to see what you're made of.
Can't wait to see what you're made of.
Finn
S-Same here.
Shiori
Eat up, guys! No need to hold back tonight!
Hajime
As though you ever hold yourself back.
Shiori
Hmmm... a harsh criticism, Hajime.
But fair!
But fair!
Raleigh
Seriously? You're just gonna take that?
The Commander would never...
The Commander would never...
Lucelle
Aw, but Shiori always being nice is part of
her charm! Right, Finn?
her charm! Right, Finn?
Finn
Yeah. I'm really glad it was Shiori and
Hajime I met when I landed here.
Hajime I met when I landed here.
Lucelle
When you... landed here? Did you come
from somewhere very far away?
from somewhere very far away?
Finn
Uhh, yeah. Somewhere... very, very far.
Finn
(What a nice group. They're so welcoming,
even when they know nothing about me.)
even when they know nothing about me.)
Finn
(And this food's pretty tasty, even though
it's made from soldier's rations.)
it's made from soldier's rations.)
Shiori
Now, time for some introductions!
Raleigh, you first.
Raleigh, you first.
Raleigh
You got it. I'm Raleigh. I come from
the Stonemasons' Guild.
the Stonemasons' Guild.
Finn
The Stonemasons' Guild?
So... you're a builder, then?
So... you're a builder, then?
Raleigh
I am! Or I was, anyway.
I helped take care of the wall.
I helped take care of the wall.
Raleigh
That's the Guild's job. Repair and maintain
Last Bastion's defenses.
Last Bastion's defenses.
Finn
Wow, that sounds really important.
Lucelle
Ooh! You should feel his arms!
He's got rock-hard muscles!
He's got rock-hard muscles!
Lucelle
I'm Lucelle, by the way. I'm assigned
to this squad as a healer.
to this squad as a healer.
Lucelle
I come from the refugee villages...
Not as exciting as Raleigh, I know.
Not as exciting as Raleigh, I know.
Lucelle
But since I joined the Vanguard, my
family can finally eat every day!
family can finally eat every day!
Finn
Ah... sounds like you've had it rough.
Lucelle
Oh gosh, please don't look so sad!
I didn't mean to sound pitiful.
I didn't mean to sound pitiful.
Lucelle
My life hasn't been harder than anyone
else's in the city. Honest!
else's in the city. Honest!
Finn
(Really...? Then, does everyone here
live in poverty?)
live in poverty?)
Hajime
...
Shiori
Hajime, you're up. Say something!
Hajime
You know my name. You've seen me fight.
What else is there to say?
What else is there to say?
Raleigh
Ugh. Typical Hajime. You know, no one
will trust you if you never open up.
will trust you if you never open up.
Hajime
Shiori, you talk. Regale the newbie
with that nonsensical legend of yours.
with that nonsensical legend of yours.
Shiori
It's not a legend! And it's not nonsense!
It's out there, and it's real!
It's out there, and it's real!
Finn
What's real?
Shiori
...when I was little, my grandmother
told me a story of our people.
told me a story of our people.
Shiori
A story of a relic that will free our world
once and for all!
once and for all!
Lucelle
Here she goes again...
Shiori
Please, listen! Why would my people
pass down this story if it wasn't true?
pass down this story if it wasn't true?
Shiori
According to them, this relic can lay
the undead to rest. Forever.
the undead to rest. Forever.
Finn
Wow... if we had something like that,
we could turn the tide of the war...
we could turn the tide of the war...
Raleigh
Don't fall for it, new guy. We've been
combing the countryside for years.
combing the countryside for years.
Raleigh
If this 'relic' really existed, the Commander
would have found it already.
would have found it already.
Shiori
Hmph. You don't have to be so harsh.
Lucelle
Hee hee. I know you just want to save
everyone. Don't you, Shiori?
everyone. Don't you, Shiori?
Shiori
D-Don't treat me like a child! This is really
important to me, I have to believe in it!
important to me, I have to believe in it!
Shiori
If I have something to believe in, I have
something to...
something to...
Shiori
Geez, forget I said anything.
Hurry up and get to bed, everyone.
Hurry up and get to bed, everyone.
Lucelle
Awww, she's blushing!
Hajime
...
Hajime
If you have something to believe in, you
have something to fight for. Right, Shiori?
have something to fight for. Right, Shiori?
Shiori
Morning, Finn! Ready for your first
mission? Today, you'll be —
mission? Today, you'll be —
Finn
Hey, Shiori. I'm sorry to ask this so soon,
but I have to make sure my friends are safe.
but I have to make sure my friends are safe.
Finn
They might still be in that forest. Can I
hold off on my mission to go look for them?
hold off on my mission to go look for them?
Shiori
N-No! You can't!
Shiori
Anyone caught beyond the wall without
permission is put to death!
permission is put to death!
Finn
Put to death? So... we're all trapped
inside the city?!
inside the city?!
Shiori
Well, the elite Valkyries can come and
go as they please. Everyone else...
go as they please. Everyone else...
Shiori
I'm sorry, Finn.
Finn
But I don't have a choice! What if my
friends are out there all alone?
friends are out there all alone?
Finn
I have to find them, even if it's dangerous.
Especially if it's dangerous!
Especially if it's dangerous!
Shiori
I... I... Hmm...
Oh, I know!
Oh, I know!
Shiori
During yesterday's battle, the undead
took out a portion of the wall.
took out a portion of the wall.
Shiori
We have a mission to watch over the
repairs and supervise the civilians.
repairs and supervise the civilians.
Shiori
You can't go into the forest, but you might
be able to take a look outside...?
be able to take a look outside...?
Finn
Fine. If that's all I can get, please assign
that mission to me.
that mission to me.
Shiori
Done.
...I wish I could help more.
...I wish I could help more.
Chapter 3: Stirrings of Treason
Shiori
This is where the undead focused their
attack. See how the stone's crumbled?
attack. See how the stone's crumbled?
Finn
I can't believe they managed to break
through a wall this huge...
through a wall this huge...
Finn
Yesterday's battle must have been brutal.
Shiori
...Finn, how many undead have invaded
your world?
your world?
Finn
I don't know. Too many to count.
Enough to overthrow a kingdom.
Enough to overthrow a kingdom.
Shiori
I see. I don't mean to boast, but our world
has many hundred times more.
has many hundred times more.
Shiori
They march as an undying army. They
stand the moment we cut them down.
stand the moment we cut them down.
Shiori
Injuries mean nothing to them, so they
can fight without fear or restraint.
can fight without fear or restraint.
Shiori
That's why we have to eliminate them
as fast as possible.
as fast as possible.
Shiori
Against numbers like theirs, even a
fortress like ours will fall someday...
fortress like ours will fall someday...
Boy A
Shioriii!
Shiori
Oh, hello there! I'm glad to see you're
both okay.
both okay.
Mother
I can never thank you enough for yesterday.
The Vanguard's arrival saved our lives.
The Vanguard's arrival saved our lives.
Shiori
I'm sorry we couldn't get here earlier. But
I'm glad no one was seriously injured.
I'm glad no one was seriously injured.
Boy A
Hey, Shiori! I'm gonna become a soldier,
just like you!
just like you!
Boy B
Me too! I'm gonna join the Vanguard
and defeat the undead for good!
and defeat the undead for good!
Shiori
You boys want to be soldiers, huh? I hope
you're ready for some tough training!
you're ready for some tough training!
Boys A & B
Yeah!!
Finn
...those two really love the Vanguard, huh.
Hajime
Children often do. I wouldn't get used
to it, though.
to it, though.
Hajime
To most, we're the tax collectors.
We're the ones who arrest and imprison.
We're the ones who arrest and imprison.
Hajime
The citizens see us as villains rather
than heroes, and I can't say I blame them.
than heroes, and I can't say I blame them.
Finn
Oh... that's a shame. Shiori's so friendly,
it's hard to imagine not liking her.
it's hard to imagine not liking her.
Hajime
Hmph. Our next job is to distribute rations.
Would you lend me a hand?
Would you lend me a hand?
Finn
Of course.
[S-Mission 8-3-1]
Optional
Finn
Here, for you.
Man
Thank you... thank you so much...
Finn
(He's nearly crying over a loaf of bread.
How little has he eaten?)
How little has he eaten?)
Hajime
Is that the last of your rations?
Finn
Yeah. I've handed them all out.
Hajime
If it's no trouble, can you tell me how
you ended up in our world?
you ended up in our world?
Finn
Huh? Sure, but why?
Hajime
Something doesn't sit right with me.
Just tell me what you remember.
Just tell me what you remember.
Finn
S-Sure. Umm... it all started when the
undead invaded a nearby kingdom...
undead invaded a nearby kingdom...
Hajime
...I see. So when you were surrounded,
"Cyrus" opened a portal for you.
"Cyrus" opened a portal for you.
Finn
Yeah. And when I jumped through,
I landed in that forest where we met.
I landed in that forest where we met.
Finn
So that's where my friends must be too.
Hajime
If they managed to follow you here,
that is.
that is.
Hajime
Finn, are you sure you can trust this
Cyrus?
Cyrus?
Finn
Well... he saved the world with my father
eighteen years ago.
eighteen years ago.
Finn
And Callen, another one of his allies,
vouched for him.
vouched for him.
Finn
I know I can trust her, so if she trusts him,
I think I can too.
I think I can too.
Hajime
...that man somehow connected our world
to yours. I believe that much.
to yours. I believe that much.
Hajime
But his portal closed itself as soon as
you made it through.
you made it through.
Hajime
If he's the one who opened it, doesn't it
stand to reason that he closed it as well?
stand to reason that he closed it as well?
Finn
What... are you saying Cyrus lied to get me
here alone?
here alone?
Hajime
I don't know his objective. But if he wanted
to get you alone, he succeeded.
to get you alone, he succeeded.
Hajime
You said you were caught in an ambush
before the rift opened?
before the rift opened?
Hajime
If that's the case, I'm afraid looking for
your allies here is pointless.
your allies here is pointless.
Hajime
Caught in a cliffside battle with no escape...
it's likely they're already dead.
it's likely they're already dead.
Finn
No, they're not! Don't say things like that!
Hajime
I'm just piecing together what you've
told me.
told me.
Hajime
If you choose to deny the possibility, that's
not my concern.
not my concern.
Finn
It's possible, okay? I know it's possible.
But...
But...
Finn
But if I give up on saving them... I'll have
nothing left...
nothing left...
Hajime
...I see.
Lucelle
Aaah! Hey, you! Stop!!
Finn
That's... Lucelle?
Hajime
Something must have gone wrong at their
station. Let's go!
station. Let's go!
[S-Mission 8-3-2]
Optional
[Mission 8-3-1]
Hajime
Are you okay, Lucelle?
Lucelle
I'm fine, but the food...!
Raleigh
Great timing, you two! After him!
He stole all of our rations!
He stole all of our rations!
Hajime
Leave him to us. Finn, go right.
Circle around and cut him off!
Circle around and cut him off!
Finn
Okay!
Finn
I won't let you get away... Stop!
Male Thief A
Out of my way, Vanguard scum!!
This food belongs to us!
This food belongs to us!
Finn
Return the rations you stole! Now!
Raleigh
Did you think we'd let you get away after
you disrupted the Commander's peace?
you disrupted the Commander's peace?
Male Thief A
Ha! Commander Ludmilla?! Of course
you dogs would lick her boots.
you dogs would lick her boots.
Male Thief A
It's thanks to her my family's starving!
I'd rather turn undead than be her slave!
I'd rather turn undead than be her slave!
Male Thief B
Someday, this city's gonna rise up and
end her tyranny!
end her tyranny!
Raleigh
You watch your mouth, mongrel!
Finn
He'd rather be undead...?
Shiori, what's he talking about?
Shiori, what's he talking about?
Shiori
...the way the Vanguard rations out food,
most likely. To keep us strong,
most likely. To keep us strong,
Shiori
the Commander reserves two-thirds of the
city's supplies for our use only.
city's supplies for our use only.
Finn
What?! D-Don't tell me... that man...
the one loaf I gave him —
the one loaf I gave him —
Shiori
It's his daily supply. And he's unlikely
to find more.
to find more.
Shiori
Only two groups in Last Bastion have
any power: first the Vanguard...
any power: first the Vanguard...
Shiori
...then the Stonemasons' Guild.
Shiori
Most food is rationed in that order.
The citizens are left with almost nothing.
The citizens are left with almost nothing.
Finn
That's... how could Ludmilla ever run a
city like that?!
city like that?!
Raleigh
Finn! We're soldiers in a war!
If we don't eat, we're useless!
If we don't eat, we're useless!
Raleigh
The citizens may not get as much food,
but they don't need it. They don't fight!
but they don't need it. They don't fight!
Raleigh
We're the ones out there risking our lives
to protect them!
to protect them!
Shiori
...I'm sure if the Commander could
give the civilians more food, she would.
give the civilians more food, she would.
Shiori
But we're living in a stone cell.
Where are we supposed to grow crops?
Where are we supposed to grow crops?
Shiori
Please try to understand. It's not any
easier for us than it is for you.
easier for us than it is for you.
Finn
Raleigh... and Shiori, you too...?
Shiori
Then again, if our food was divided equally,
maybe they'd disappear.
maybe they'd disappear.
Finn
They? Who are you talking about?
Shiori
...! A-Ah, no one! No one at all!
Raleigh
Enough of this nonsense. I'll drag the
thieves in myself. You all, back to work!
thieves in myself. You all, back to work!
Finn
What's going on? Shiori's not the type
to go quiet...
to go quiet...
Hajime
Shockingly, all is not well in the shadows
of Last Bastion.
of Last Bastion.
Hajime
Certain parties are stirring up trouble.
Some might even call it rebellion.
Some might even call it rebellion.
Hajime
Of course, suggesting as much is grounds
for flogging, or worse.
for flogging, or worse.
Hajime
...but if you seek the truth, listen closely.
Finn
Hajime... tell me. Please.
Hajime
It's said that Last Bastion's poor have
joined hands against the Vanguard.
joined hands against the Vanguard.
Hajime
They call themselves the Rebellion, and
their numbers grow each passing day.
their numbers grow each passing day.
Hajime
I'd wager those thieves we arrested were
mixed up with them.
mixed up with them.
Finn
The Rebellion, huh...
[Mission 8-3-2]
[Mission 8-3-3]
Finn
...thank you for the meal.
Shiori
What's wrong, Finn? Your plate's still
half-full. Are you already done?
half-full. Are you already done?
Finn
I don't feel well. I'm going to go to bed early.
You can have my portion, if you like.
You can have my portion, if you like.
Shiori
Really? Well, if you say so.
Let's help ourselves, guys!
Let's help ourselves, guys!
Finn
Ha ha.
Good night, everyone.
Good night, everyone.
Shiori
...Finn.
Finn
...they should be around here somewhere.
Finn
Found 'em!
I'll just take these...
I'll just take these...
Finn
Now. To the slums.
Finn
Excuse me. May I speak with you?
Man A
Huh? You're... you're that Vanguard
soldier who came here earlier.
soldier who came here earlier.
Finn
I am. Don't worry, I just came by to
deliver these rations.
deliver these rations.
Finn
Do you know anyone around here who
can distribute them fairly?
can distribute them fairly?
Man A
How... how did you get that much
food?!
food?!
Finn
Shh. Please don't raise your voice.
I'm not technically supposed to be here.
I'm not technically supposed to be here.
Finn
I just couldn't stand to watch you all
surviving on one loaf of bread a day.
surviving on one loaf of bread a day.
Woman A
Hey! Who's causing such a ruckus after
curfew?
curfew?
Woman B
Th-There's so much...! What have you
done?! Hurry and take this back!
done?! Hurry and take this back!
Finn
But... but aren't you hungry?
Woman A
If the Commander finds out we took food,
we'll all be beaten!
we'll all be beaten!
Man A
Take your trouble and leave! Are you
trying to bait us into treason?!
trying to bait us into treason?!
Finn
...I should have known it would turn
out like this.
out like this.
Finn
I'll just leave the food here. You can say a
drunken soldier dropped it, or something.
drunken soldier dropped it, or something.
Man A
...y-you're serious?
Finn
I only arrived recently from beyond the
wall.
wall.
Finn
I wanted to fight the undead, but joining
the Vanguard was never in my plans.
the Vanguard was never in my plans.
Finn
It was my first time out in the city today.
You don't have to believe me...
You don't have to believe me...
Finn
But I can't eat my fill knowing there are
people out here starving.
people out here starving.
Finn
Contact your leaders. Tell them I want
these rations divided fairly. Please.
these rations divided fairly. Please.
Man A
...
Finn
(...with this much food, I think they'll
be able to feed everyone in the area.)
be able to feed everyone in the area.)
Man from Behind
What are you plotting?
Finn
?! (Something's pressing into my back!
A knife?!)
A knife?!)
Man from Behind
Trying to win this slum's trust so you can
take it back from us? Is that it?
take it back from us? Is that it?
Finn
(From...us...? Ah, of course!
He must be part of the Rebellion!)
He must be part of the Rebellion!)
Finn
I stole this food because it was the right
thing to do.
thing to do.
Finn
I can't support the Vanguard's rule. Not
when they're starving their own city.
when they're starving their own city.
???
Funny. That's exactly what a double agent
might say.
might say.
Finn
(I know that voice!)
???
Don't move. If you so much as twitch,
I'll have you torn to shreds.
I'll have you torn to shreds.
Finn
Yeah. I know. You never do anything
half-heartedly, do you?
half-heartedly, do you?
Finn
(...Astrid.)
Astrid
...what kind of idiot would smile so wide
with a blade at his back?
with a blade at his back?
Finn
Oh... well, umm... I'm just happy I found
the Rebellion's leader so quickly!
the Rebellion's leader so quickly!
Astrid
You think I'm the rebel leader?
How presumptuous.
How presumptuous.
Finn
U-Uhh, well...
Finn
(I guess that was presumptuous... but
Astrid's always the leader, isn't she?)
Astrid's always the leader, isn't she?)
Man from Behind
Captain, what should we do
with the rations he brought?
with the rations he brought?
Astrid
Bring them back to the hideout.
We'll distribute them to the people later.
We'll distribute them to the people later.
Finn
Oh, good! Thank you, Astrid!
Astrid
You know my name as well? What a
suspicious would-be hero you are.
suspicious would-be hero you are.
Finn
Oh... crap. Sorry.
How should I explain this?
How should I explain this?
Finn
Where I come from, I know someone
who's a lot like you.
who's a lot like you.
Astrid
To the point we share a name?
That's hard to believe.
That's hard to believe.
Man from Behind
He's too suspicious, captain. We should
eliminate him before he causes trouble.
eliminate him before he causes trouble.
Finn
No, wait! If you kill me, I can't get you
any more food from the Vanguard!
any more food from the Vanguard!
Finn
I can't die here — there are still people
who need me.
who need me.
Finn
How about we join forces? Couldn't you
guys use some help from the other side?
guys use some help from the other side?
Astrid
Join forces? Don't make me laugh.
Astrid
You know my name. You know I'm
the leader of the Rebellion.
the leader of the Rebellion.
Astrid
And no idiot would risk their lives bringing
food to the slums. Not in this city.
food to the slums. Not in this city.
Astrid
Your objective was to meet with us,
was it not? You must be a spy.
was it not? You must be a spy.
Finn
I promise I'm not! But I have to find a way
out of the city, before it's too late.
out of the city, before it's too late.
Finn
Please, give me a chance. Tell me what I
have to do to earn your trust.
have to do to earn your trust.
Astrid
...I suppose a pair of eyes on the inside
would be an advantage.
would be an advantage.
Astrid
Fine. Prove you despise Ludmilla and
everything she stands for.
everything she stands for.
Astrid
Destroy her three hidden weapons
caches, and I'll let you join us.
caches, and I'll let you join us.
Finn
Hidden weapons caches...?
Astrid
If you don't, consider yourself a dead man.
Finn
...okay. Just give me some time.
Astrid
You needn't ask anything from me.
I doubt you'll even attempt this task.
I doubt you'll even attempt this task.
Astrid
But if you do, ensure it doesn't lead
back to this meeting in any way.
back to this meeting in any way.
Astrid
I have no mercy left for spies, or for
failures. Remember that.
failures. Remember that.
Finn
...
Finn
(This is what's right. If I want to find
the others, I have to do this.)
the others, I have to do this.)
Shiori(Finn
(But... betraying Shiori and her squad...
is there really no other way?)
is there really no other way?)
Shiori
Finn... why...?
Chapter 4: A Valkyrie's Retribution
Shiori
Commander Ludmilla! My unit has arrived,
as per your summons!
as per your summons!
Ludmilla
So you've shown yourselves at last.
Finn
(Ludmilla... She's got that cold look in her
eyes again. Not good.)
eyes again. Not good.)
Lucelle
Is something the matter?
Hajime
I don't know. But this doesn't feel right.
Stay alert.
Stay alert.
Finn
(Did she find out what I did yesterday?
I thought I made sure I wasn't followed!)
I thought I made sure I wasn't followed!)
Ludmilla
I'm sure some of you already know why I
called you here.
called you here.
Ludmilla
But let me explain for those who do not.
Ludmilla
Last night, someone stole from our stores.
We are short on distributable rations.
We are short on distributable rations.
Finn
...!
Ludmilla
It was also reported that someone from this
unit left the barracks without permission.
unit left the barracks without permission.
Ludmilla
In other words, a member of this squad
has stolen our very lifeblood—our food.
has stolen our very lifeblood—our food.
Raleigh
Th-That's not possible! No one on this team
would ever do something so thoughtless!
would ever do something so thoughtless!
Raleigh
...Finn, did you...?!
Finn
...
Ludmilla
Enough of this unsightly squabbling. I've
called you here to receive your punishment.
called you here to receive your punishment.
Ludmilla
Rest assured, it won't be difficult. In fact,
for my soldiers, it should be second nature.
for my soldiers, it should be second nature.
Ludmilla
Your squad is to conduct a battle.
Shiori
A battle...? With who?
Ludmilla
With the culprits, of course.
With yourselves.
With yourselves.
Shiori
What? Y-You want us to fight our own
squadmates?!
squadmates?!
Ludmilla
You heard me. Unsheathe your swords
and strike down the guilty.
and strike down the guilty.
Ludmilla
You too, newcomer. I'd like to see your
storied sword arm for myself.
storied sword arm for myself.
Finn
But... these are real weapons! Someone
could get seriously hurt!
could get seriously hurt!
Shiori
Krgh... Commander Ludmilla! It was me!
I'm the one who stole the rations!
I'm the one who stole the rations!
Finn
Shiori?!
Shiori
There's no need to make them fight.
I'm the one who deserves to be punished!
I'm the one who deserves to be punished!
Finn
Wait, that's not true! The real thief was—
Ludmilla
Silence! I'm not here to find the culprit.
Shiori
...!
Ludmilla
Must I repeat myself? I called you here
for punishment, not justice.
for punishment, not justice.
Ludmilla
You will fight until the weakest falls. You
will do this because you disobeyed me.
will do this because you disobeyed me.
Finn
But how does that help anyone?!
Hajime
She's making an example of us. To the
other units, and to the Rebellion.
other units, and to the Rebellion.
Raleigh
...Finn. Take up your sword!
Finn
Raleigh, please—
Raleigh
Shut up! You're the one who did it, aren't
you?! I don't owe you any mercy!
you?! I don't owe you any mercy!
Raleigh
This is an order. An order straight from
Commander Ludmilla!
Commander Ludmilla!
Raleigh
Everything she does is for the safety of
Last Bastion! For the safety of the world!
Last Bastion! For the safety of the world!
Finn
No! Can't you see how barbaric this is?
Why would you follow her blindly?!
Why would you follow her blindly?!
Shiori
Wait, Raleigh! You can't hurt Finn!
He's the last hope we have!
He's the last hope we have!
Raleigh
This is no time for your fairy tales, Shiori.
Raleigh
If you insist on protecting him, then...
then I'll have to cut you down too!
then I'll have to cut you down too!
Raleigh
The Commander's the one who's kept Last
Bastion standing. We have to obey her.
Bastion standing. We have to obey her.
Raleigh
So draw your weapon, or I'll force you to!
Finn
(I don't want this. But... to help Astrid, I
have to stay with the Vanguard.)
have to stay with the Vanguard.)
Finn
(Do I really have no choice but to fight?!)
[S-Mission 8-4-1]
Optional
[Mission 8-4-1]
Raleigh
Grgh... damn you...!
Shiori
Stop, please! Raleigh! I don't want to hurt
you anymore!
you anymore!
Raleigh
Don't be childish! This battle won't end
until someone falls!
until someone falls!
Finn
...why? There's no need for any of this!
Lucelle
I'm sorry. I'll heal you later, I promise.
Just... bear the pain for now!
Just... bear the pain for now!
Shiori
No! Finn, behind you!
Hajime
Tch!
Lucelle
Hngh... Aaaaaaaaaah!!
Shiori
Lucelle! Hajime, did you—did you just
stab Lucelle?!
stab Lucelle?!
Hajime
...If I hadn't, you would've lost your last
hope.
hope.
Shiori
!!
Lucelle
It... it hurts... Aaaah... My stomach...
Raleigh
Lucelle! It's okay, just breathe! Use your
healing magic, hurry!
healing magic, hurry!
Lucelle
Hngh... R-Right... I need to heal...
Ludmilla
That's quite a deep wound. It will suffice.
This match is settled.
This match is settled.
Raleigh
She needs a doctor... Commander!
Please let us leave! There isn't much time!
Please let us leave! There isn't much time!
Ludmilla
She can heal herself, can she not? Sparing
medical supplies for her would be a waste.
medical supplies for her would be a waste.
Raleigh
...!
Ludmilla
Medicine is just as important as food.
Those who do not fight have no need for it.
Those who do not fight have no need for it.
Raleigh
...yes... ma'am. Of course. You're right.
Lucelle
Raleigh... no...!
Help me please, I can't breathe!
Help me please, I can't breathe!
Ludmilla
Hmph. Even if she survives, I have no use
for a crippled soldier.
for a crippled soldier.
Ludmilla
Lucelle, you're relieved of your position. You
and your family are no longer Vanguard.
and your family are no longer Vanguard.
Ludmilla
...what are you waiting for? Do you want
her to turn undead? Get her out of here!
her to turn undead? Get her out of here!
Raleigh
Y-Yes, Commander!
Hajime, help me carry her!
Hajime, help me carry her!
Hajime
...
Shiori
Finn, we should go too. I'll give her the
medicine I have saved up. We need to hurry!
medicine I have saved up. We need to hurry!
Ludmilla
Wait. Finn, Shiori. You're not dismissed.
Shiori
...what do you need with us, ma'am?
Ludmilla
I know both of you broke curfew and snuck
out to the slums last night.
out to the slums last night.
Finn
(Huh? Both of us?)
Ludmilla
Unpermitted excursion. Theft. Both of these
are grounds for execution, as you know.
are grounds for execution, as you know.
Ludmilla
But unfortunately, the two of you are
excellent fighters. The Vanguard needs you.
excellent fighters. The Vanguard needs you.
Ludmilla
You'll have one chance to earn forgiveness.
Go to the leader of the Stonemasons' Guild.
Go to the leader of the Stonemasons' Guild.
Shiori
The leader of the Stonemasons' Guild...?
You want us to talk to Bart?
You want us to talk to Bart?
Ludmilla
He has a daughter who fell ill some time ago.
All terminally ill are to be exiled, of course...
All terminally ill are to be exiled, of course...
Ludmilla
But he refuses to let her go.
He's barricaded himself in his home.
He's barricaded himself in his home.
Ludmilla
You are not to let the girl turn. Do what you
must to get her to the island. Understood?
must to get her to the island. Understood?
Shiori
...
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, ma'am.
[S-Mission 8-4-2]
Optional
[Mission 8-4-2]
Finn
...Shiori, were you following me yesterday?
Shiori
Yeah. I thought you were acting weird
at dinner.
at dinner.
Finn
I had no idea. I thought I managed to
sneak out unnoticed...
sneak out unnoticed...
Shiori
Well, I come from a family of noble
bodyguards.
bodyguards.
Shiori
It's only natural I can sense when
someone's up to something.
someone's up to something.
Finn
Ah, that explains a lot.
Shiori
Most of my family still fell to the undead,
though... so we're not perfect.
though... so we're not perfect.
Finn
...
Shiori
To be honest, I probably could've stopped
you yesterday. Maybe I should have.
you yesterday. Maybe I should have.
Shiori
But when I saw you giving food to the
hungry... I just couldn't do it.
hungry... I just couldn't do it.
Finn
Shiori...
Shiori
I heard you talking with the rebel leader.
About destroying our weapons.
About destroying our weapons.
Shiori
Please, Finn. You can't do what she's
asking you to do!
asking you to do!
Shiori
The Vanguard can be... horribly cruel.
That I'll admit.
That I'll admit.
Shiori
But those weapons are our only defense
against the undead!
against the undead!
Shiori
Destroying the caches won't free the city.
It'll just leave our troops unarmed!
It'll just leave our troops unarmed!
Shiori
And if a single undead slips past them,
everyone in Last Bastion will die.
everyone in Last Bastion will die.
Shiori
That can't be what the rebels want.
Finn
...I...
Finn
I'm sorry. I can't tell you what I'm going to
do. I have no idea what's right either way.
do. I have no idea what's right either way.
Shiori
...I see.
Shiori
I understand. Just... think very carefully
before you decide. Okay?
before you decide. Okay?
Finn
...
Finn
Oh, right. I wanted to ask you something.
Finn
What was that "island" Ludmilla
mentioned?
mentioned?
Shiori
Oh... that. I guess you wouldn't know,
since you're not from around here.
since you're not from around here.
Shiori
Look out past the shore. You can see the
faint shape of an island, right?
faint shape of an island, right?
Finn
Out on the lake?
Oh, yeah! There it is!
Oh, yeah! There it is!
Shiori
That's where we send all our ill and mortally
wounded. Outcast Isle.
wounded. Outcast Isle.
Shiori
We call it that because no one who goes
there ever returns.
there ever returns.
Finn
Why? Don't most people have friends or
family who'll take care of them in the city?
family who'll take care of them in the city?
Shiori
Yes, but... listen. The undead goddess can
raise any corpse with her black rain.
raise any corpse with her black rain.
Shiori
Even if we burned our dead, their ashes
would become her soldiers eventually.
would become her soldiers eventually.
Shiori
She would force our loved ones to march
against us, bound to her will forever.
against us, bound to her will forever.
Finn
But—if burning the dead doesn't work,
can't you just bury them?
can't you just bury them?
Shiori
No. The black rain soaks deep into the earth.
It'll reach anything that's buried, in time.
It'll reach anything that's buried, in time.
Shiori
The only way we can protect our loved ones
is to bury them at sea.
is to bury them at sea.
Finn
So...you send your sick to a place surrounded
by water...so they can die more conveniently?!
by water...so they can die more conveniently?!
Shiori
I—yes. That's exactly what we do.
But it's not without reason!
But it's not without reason!
Shiori
A single unexpected undead could bring
down the city. You have to understand...
down the city. You have to understand...
Finn
Understand? Shiori, think about what
you're saying! There has to be another way!
you're saying! There has to be another way!
Shiori
There isn't! Not when the undead can
multiply like they do!
multiply like they do!
Shiori
If a single one of their soldiers touches a
corpse, Orcanix's fire will turn them too.
corpse, Orcanix's fire will turn them too.
Finn
(Oh... so that's what the other Rizette used
to raise our fallen soldiers.)
to raise our fallen soldiers.)
Shiori
One undead turns into two. Which turns into
a dozen. Which turns into a hundred.
a dozen. Which turns into a hundred.
Shiori
They wouldn't need to breach the wall. They
could grow an army right inside the city.
could grow an army right inside the city.
Finn
That's what happened in Hymelia. Their
army grew and grew. We couldn't stop them...
army grew and grew. We couldn't stop them...
Shiori
Hymelia. That's the kingdom that fell to
the undead in your world, isn't it?
the undead in your world, isn't it?
Shiori
Countless countries here crumbled the
same way. My homeland was one of them.
same way. My homeland was one of them.
Shiori
That's why we need Outcast Isle. We despise
it. But without it, we would die.
it. But without it, we would die.
Finn
You... you might be right. I'm sorry.
Finn
(I thought the rules of this world were
senseless and cruel...)
senseless and cruel...)
Finn
(But after hearing the whole story, I can
see how little choice they have.)
see how little choice they have.)
Finn
(Astrid... she's the one trying to bring down
the Vanguard.)
the Vanguard.)
Finn
(How does she feel about this? Does she
see a solution here we don't?)
see a solution here we don't?)
[Mission 8-4-3]
[Mission 8-4-4]
Shiori
Umm... All the neighbors I asked said this
is where Bart lives.
is where Bart lives.
Finn
It's quiet. Maybe he's not home?
Shiori
Let's try knocking. Excuse us! Guildmaster
Bart? We need to speak with you!
Bart? We need to speak with you!
Shiori
Huh? It's not locked...?
Finn
...!
(There's someone lurking behind the door!)
(There's someone lurking behind the door!)
Finn
Wait, Shiori! It's a trap!
???
Graaaaaaaaaah!!
Shiori
Whoa!
???
Krgh... I missed!
Finn
Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?!
Shiori
I-I'm fine. Thanks for pulling me back.
Shiori
You're Bart, right? Why did you attack an
officer of the Vanguard?!
officer of the Vanguard?!
Bart
Krgh! My neighbors told me I'd have some
dogs sniffing around.
dogs sniffing around.
Bart
You came to take my daughter away for
that tyrannical woman, didn't you?!
that tyrannical woman, didn't you?!
Finn
Tyrannical... are the Stonemasons part
of the Rebellion too?
of the Rebellion too?
Bart
Of course not. This isn't some rebel base.
I'm not doing anything I have to hide.
I'm not doing anything I have to hide.
Bart
But I won't let you take my daughter away!
Get out of my house, now!
Get out of my house, now!
Finn
Sir, if your daughter succumbs to her
illness, she might turn undead!
illness, she might turn undead!
Finn
I know how hard this must be for you, but
with your daughter so sick...
with your daughter so sick...
Finn
She wouldn't want to kill anyone, right?
Isn't it better to move her before—
Isn't it better to move her before—
Bart
Didn't you hear me?! Leave!
Finn
Why are you being so stubborn?
We're trying to help you!
We're trying to help you!
Finn
(...! There's a sealed door in the back of
his house!)
his house!)
Finn
(That must be where he's keeping his
daughter ...hm?)
daughter ...hm?)
Shiori
...h-he's hiding his family in the depths of
his home... no... it can't be...!
his home... no... it can't be...!
Finn
(Shiori? She's gone completely pale.
What's wrong...?)
What's wrong...?)
Bart
Vanguard scum! Get out before I throw you
out!
out!
Finn
Oh no! Shiori, we have to fight him off!
Try not to hurt him!
Try not to hurt him!
Shiori
I'll... I'll try!
Finn
Calm down, please! We don't want to hurt
your daughter! We're trying to save her!
your daughter! We're trying to save her!
Bart
Save her? What kind of sick jokes
are the Vanguard playing now?!
are the Vanguard playing now?!
Bart
You're the bastards who killed her in the
first place!
first place!
Finn
Killed...? What are you talking about?
If you'd just calm down...
If you'd just calm down...
???
Aaaa! No, stop hurting my daddy! Please!
Bart
Amalia?!
Amalia
I'm fine, see? I'm not sick anymore! I don't
need to go away! So please, stop fighting!
need to go away! So please, stop fighting!
Bart
Honey, you promised you wouldn't come
out! If the soldiers see you—
out! If the soldiers see you—
Amalia
Daddy, they'll find out eventually.
I can't stay hidden forever.
I can't stay hidden forever.
Amalia
Let's explain everything, okay?
They'll understand.
They'll understand.
Shiori
I knew it... You're...
Amalia
Please, just leave us alone. I feel much
better than I did before.
better than I did before.
Amalia
I'm not sick. I won't ever be sick again.
See?
See?
Shiori
That's—black fire!
Finn
Bart... your daughter... she's...
Bart
She's undead.
She passed away three days ago.
She passed away three days ago.
Amalia
I was sick before, but I'm better now!
You don't have to worry about me.
You don't have to worry about me.
Amalia
I don't need to eat or sleep. And if I stay
with my daddy, I won't ever hurt anyone!
with my daddy, I won't ever hurt anyone!
Amalia
I promise I won't do anything bad! So I
don't need to go to the island, right?
don't need to go to the island, right?
Shiori
Bart. Did your daughter pass away from
her illness, or from something else?
her illness, or from something else?
Bart
...she died of her illness. While she was
sleeping.
sleeping.
Finn
Huh? But you just said the Vanguard
killed your daughter!
killed your daughter!
Bart
The Vanguard, of all people, should know
there's more than one way to kill someone.
there's more than one way to kill someone.
Bart
For my service as the Guildmaster, I got
some special 'help' from the Commander.
some special 'help' from the Commander.
Bart
She personally lent me some medicine to
slow my daughter's illness.
slow my daughter's illness.
Bart
But when the undead came in greater
numbers, she worked my men to the bone.
numbers, she worked my men to the bone.
Bart
As their leader, I had to tell Ludmilla
they needed a rest.
they needed a rest.
Bart
Lo and behold, that medicine of hers
stopped coming the very next day.
stopped coming the very next day.
Bart
I raised my voice to her once, and
she took my daughter's life!
she took my daughter's life!
Finn
That's horrible...!
Shiori
Was she trying to send a message?
Like she did with us?
Like she did with us?
Finn
Ludmilla... holding a sick child's life for
ransom... how could you?!
ransom... how could you?!
Bart
Amalia lost her life three days later. The
black rain seeped in through her window.
black rain seeped in through her window.
Shiori
She rose as an undead, but her mind
remained her own.
remained her own.
Shiori
So that's why you're hiding her here...
Finn
Her mind remained her own? But she's
been turned! How is that possible?
been turned! How is that possible?
Shiori
I don't know, but sometimes newly turned
undead can escape Orcanix's control.
undead can escape Orcanix's control.
Finn
What?! So this girl is telling the truth?
Shiori
If she's not controlled by the goddess, she
might think it's the truth, but...
might think it's the truth, but...
Finn
Everything's fine then, right? We can let
her stay with her father after all.
her stay with her father after all.
Shiori
No, we can't!
Finn
Shiori...?
Shiori
It's not that simple, Finn.
Nothing ever is.
Nothing ever is.
Shiori
If something happens to her body, she'll be
resurrected at Orcanix's throne.
resurrected at Orcanix's throne.
Shiori
She'll lose her will completely and be forced
to fight us. Forced to fight her father!
to fight us. Forced to fight her father!
Bart
...will she? Does she truly have no hope
of escaping that fate?
of escaping that fate?
Shiori
I'm sorry. Sooner or later, all undead will
be called to the goddess.
be called to the goddess.
Shiori
In that, at least, Commander Ludmilla is
right.
right.
Shiori
You must let us take her to the island. If
you don't, other soldiers will keep coming.
you don't, other soldiers will keep coming.
Shiori
And once they find out Amalia's undead,
they won't have any mercy on her.
they won't have any mercy on her.
Bart
That witch... that witch won't rest until
she's taken my daughter again...
she's taken my daughter again...
Shiori
Please, Bart. The island is the best place
for Amalia now.
for Amalia now.
Shiori
No one will try to kill her there. She can
live in peace.
live in peace.
Amalia
You want me to go away to the island?
Amalia
You... you want me to leave my daddy
here alone?
here alone?
Shiori
...I'm sorry.
Amalia
I can't live here anymore? I can't eat, sleep,
or play with the other kids anymore?
or play with the other kids anymore?
Amalia
How is that better than dying?
Shiori
...I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...
Amalia
...no.
Amalia
I don't want that! I already died once!
Amalia
It hurt so much! I didn't do anything wrong!
You can't take me away! No! No, no, no!
You can't take me away! No! No, no, no!
Finn
C-Calm down, Amalia!
Amalia
No! Don't come any closer!
Shiori
Be careful, Finn! She's got a knife!
Finn
(Do we really have to fight her? Is there no
way we can all get out of here alive?)
way we can all get out of here alive?)
Bart
...Amalia. Please, listen to me.
Amalia
Huh...? Daddy, no...
Amalia
I don't want this. I don't want to go away.
I want to stay here, with you!
I want to stay here, with you!
Bart
Don't worry. I won't make you go anywhere.
Daddy has a little favor to ask, that's all.
Daddy has a little favor to ask, that's all.
Bart
Turn me undead. Like you. Strike me with
that knife and let your flames take me.
that knife and let your flames take me.
Amalia
Huh?
Finn
Bart?! No! What are you saying?!
Amalia
But... but Daddy, you're still alive!
Won't that hurt you?
Won't that hurt you?
Bart
I'd rather destroy this awful world than
have you torn from me again.
have you torn from me again.
Bart
I want to be by your side, Amalia. You're
my one and only daughter... my treasure...
my one and only daughter... my treasure...
Amalia
I want to be with you too, Daddy...
But I don't want to hurt you! I... I...
But I don't want to hurt you! I... I...
Amalia
Hngh...
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
Shiori
No... is this really how it ends? Are more
innocents going to die because of me?!
innocents going to die because of me?!
Finn
Sh-Shiori?
Shiori
No! I won't let that happen! Finn, can't you
weaken the undead with your eyes?
weaken the undead with your eyes?
Finn
The Golden Crest...? That's—
Shiori
It's okay! I'll distract them!
So please, Finn!
So please, Finn!
Shiori
You have to save them!
Bart
Gragh! Ah... Aaah... I... I won't...
I won't let you have my daughter...!!
I won't let you have my daughter...!!
Shiori
Damn! This strength... he's already turned!
Amalia
Daddyyyy! Daaaaddyyyyy! Stop, please!
Don't hurt my daddy!
Don't hurt my daddy!
Finn
...Amalia... No, I didn't... I didn't want to
make you cry...
make you cry...
Shiori
Just... stay down, will you?!
Bart
Graaagh!
Bart(Shiori
Now, Finn! Use your magic!
Finn
...!
Finn
(H-Huh?)
Finn
(The Golden Crest isn't responding to me!)
Bart
Get out! You Vanguard swine,
get out now!
get out now!
Amalia
Please, just leave us alone!
Shiori
Augh!
Finn
(They've ganged up on her, but she's not
backing down. If this keeps up, she'll—)
backing down. If this keeps up, she'll—)
Finn
(No! Shiori's counting on me, I won't let
them kill her!)
them kill her!)
Finn
(There's no other choice. I have to use
Ludmilla's last resort.)
Ludmilla's last resort.)
Ludmilla
You are not to let the girl turn. Do what you
must to get her to the island. Understood?
must to get her to the island. Understood?
Shiori
...
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, ma'am.
Ludmilla
Wait. Finn, you stay here. I need to speak
with you.
with you.
Finn
What is it?
Ludmilla
I'm leaving this with you. It's a weapon we
call dragonfire.
call dragonfire.
Finn
This little flask...? How do I use it?
Ludmilla
You need only toss it at your foe. The liquid
inside will take care of any enemy.
inside will take care of any enemy.
Ludmilla
Make no mistake, Bart is a stubborn man.
I doubt he will be easy to convince.
I doubt he will be easy to convince.
Ludmilla
If he takes up arms against you, you are
fully authorized to use this against him.
fully authorized to use this against him.
Finn
Okay. But... why me? Shiori's the squad
captain, maybe she should hold onto it.
captain, maybe she should hold onto it.
Ludmilla
Shiori has defied my commands before. I
won't pay the price for her weakness again.
won't pay the price for her weakness again.
Ludmilla
You will keep this flask away from her.
That's an order.
That's an order.
Ludmilla
And disobeying my order has certain...
consequences.
consequences.
Finn
(Ludmilla's glaring after Lucelle and the
others. Is this... a threat?!)
others. Is this... a threat?!)
Finn
(...I guess I don't have a choice.)
Finn
Shiori, give me a second!
I'll fend them off with dragonfire!
I'll fend them off with dragonfire!
Dragonfire(Shiori
Huh? Dragonfire?! Wait, don't—
Finn
Grgh...! Wh-What's going on...?!
Finn(Shiori
I'll explain later! The roof's about to
crumble! Come on, this way!
crumble! Come on, this way!
Finn(Amalia
Aaaaah! Aaaaaaah...!
Daddy's... burning?!
Daddy's... burning?!
Bart
A...malia... Come... Come to me...
One last time.
One last time.
Amalia
D-Daddy...?
Bart
It'll...be okay... Come, hide in my arms.
Daddy will... protect... you.
Daddy will... protect... you.
Amalia
Daddy... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry!
I wish I'd never come back!
I wish I'd never come back!
Amalia
I just want you to be happy! I... I don't
care what happens to me!!
care what happens to me!!
Bart
I...love...you...
My... precious... little girl...
My... precious... little girl...
Amalia
...
Finn
The house collapsed behind us shortly
after we escaped.
after we escaped.
Finn
Shiori and I pushed through the flames,
lungs burning, eyes watering...
lungs burning, eyes watering...
Finn
Until the cool night air greeted us once
again.
again.
Shiori
Ouch!
Finn
Sorry. Did I wrap the bandages too tight?
Shiori
I-I'm fine. Bandages have to be tight, keep
going.
going.
Finn
Okay... I'm almost done. Just hold on...
Shiori
Hngh...!
Finn
There. It's only a quick fix, but it's done.
You'll feel better after some healing magic.
You'll feel better after some healing magic.
Shiori
...
But we don't have a healer anymore...
But we don't have a healer anymore...
Finn
(Right... Lucelle's no longer in our squad.
And I doubt she's recovered enough to help.)
And I doubt she's recovered enough to help.)
Shiori
Finn, that flask... the dragonfire. It's a
weapon we use to incinerate the undead.
weapon we use to incinerate the undead.
Shiori
Why didn't you tell me you had some?
How did you get it in the first place?
How did you get it in the first place?
Finn
...Ludmilla gave it to me. She didn't tell me
much, only to use it if Bart resisted us.
much, only to use it if Bart resisted us.
Finn
She told me not to tell you. She was... well,
she seemed to be threatening Lucelle's life.
she seemed to be threatening Lucelle's life.
Shiori
I see... I'm sorry.
Finn
Don't be. It was no excuse for hurting you
and taking two innocent lives.
and taking two innocent lives.
Shiori
You were tricked. It's not your fault.
Shiori
The Commander probably thought the
Stonemasons' Guild was getting too strong.
Stonemasons' Guild was getting too strong.
Shiori
She was afraid Bart wanted to make them
equal to the Vanguard in power.
equal to the Vanguard in power.
Shiori
That's why Commander Ludmilla... No, I
can't call her that anymore.
can't call her that anymore.
Shiori
Ludmilla... she gave you the dragonfire
hoping we'd burn Bart alive.
hoping we'd burn Bart alive.
Shiori
She might've even wanted us to die
alongside him.
alongside him.
Finn
...even so. Bart and Amalia are dead, and
it's my fault.
it's my fault.
Finn
I won't obey Ludmilla anymore. I refuse to.
She's gone too far.
She's gone too far.
Shiori
...I think so too.
Shiori
Finn, I have something to tell you.
Shiori
It can't change what happened, but still.
I think you should know.
I think you should know.
Finn
You can tell me anything, Shiori.
Shiori
...I come from a small kingdom, about one
day's travel from Last Bastion.
day's travel from Last Bastion.
Shiori
Hajime's part of a noble bloodline there.
My family swore to protect his long ago.
My family swore to protect his long ago.
Finn
Hajime? But you're higher ranked than
he is now.
he is now.
Shiori
He never cared too much about his status.
That's part of why I like him.
That's part of why I like him.
Shiori
There's a legend from our kingdom, about
a relic that can free the souls of the undead.
a relic that can free the souls of the undead.
Shiori
I mentioned it a while back, remember? It's
supposed to be hidden in Hajime's estate.
supposed to be hidden in Hajime's estate.
Shiori
But no matter how much I searched when
I was young, I couldn't ever find it.
I was young, I couldn't ever find it.
Shiori
After so long in the Vanguard, I started to
think maybe it was just a legend after all.
think maybe it was just a legend after all.
Shiori
But right before I lost all hope...
I met you, Finn.
I met you, Finn.
Finn
Me?
Shiori
You descended from the sky to save us from
a dire battle.
a dire battle.
Shiori
You used a power just as strong as
dragonfire, without its awful destruction.
dragonfire, without its awful destruction.
Shiori
That's when I realized: miracles can happen.
There is a power strong enough to save us.
There is a power strong enough to save us.
Shiori
I see it every time I look at you.
Finn
...you're... exaggerating. I'm not a miracle.
I'm a coward.
I'm a coward.
Finn
Without my Crest, I'm useless. Worse than
useless. I played right into Ludmilla's plan.
useless. I played right into Ludmilla's plan.
Finn
I never told you, did I? The power in my
eyes... the Crest. It's weakening.
eyes... the Crest. It's weakening.
Shiori
What?
Finn
It failed against the undead king in my
world. I couldn't defeat him.
world. I couldn't defeat him.
Finn
This time, too. When it really mattered, I
couldn't do anything.
couldn't do anything.
Finn
So I panicked and used the dragonfire.
And now two people are dead.
And now two people are dead.
Shiori
...so what if the Crest is weakening?
Finn
Shiori?
Shiori
You've been dropped into the cruelest
possible world.
possible world.
Shiori
You blame yourself for our suffering, when
you're not even one of us.
you're not even one of us.
Shiori
Only a true hero would do that. That's your
real power, Finn. Not your Crest.
real power, Finn. Not your Crest.
Shiori
You bring hope to everyone around you.
Just like you brought hope to me.
Just like you brought hope to me.
Finn
...
Shiori
I couldn't save my kingdom. I had hoped
I could help save Last Bastion.
I could help save Last Bastion.
Shiori
But we're not saving anybody.
Not while Ludmilla's in charge.
Not while Ludmilla's in charge.
Shiori
Finn, you're going to join the Rebellion,
right?
right?
Finn
...that's the plan, at least.
Finn
There has to be a reason I came to this
world.
world.
Finn
I won't go back to my Erden until the
people here are free.
people here are free.
Finn
I'll find a way to cleanse Orcanix and her
undead from our worlds forever!
undead from our worlds forever!
Shiori
I'm coming with you. Tell the Rebellion to
expect another recruit.
expect another recruit.
Finn
Shiori... are you sure?
Shiori
Yes. I'll stand with the side of justice, no
matter their cause.
matter their cause.
Shiori
That is the vow my ancestors entrusted
to me.
to me.
Finn
But to join the Rebellion, we'll have to
destroy the Vanguard's weapons.
destroy the Vanguard's weapons.
Finn
That will make us both traitors in Ludmilla's
eyes.
eyes.
Finn
She may force our friends to fight us, like
she did before.
she did before.
Shiori
I know. And I'm not sure what I'll do if
that happens again.
that happens again.
Shiori
But this is the path of honor. The path I
swore to follow.
swore to follow.
Shiori
So I'll follow it, without fear or hesitation.
Until my people see a brighter dawn.
Until my people see a brighter dawn.
Finn
...in that case, let's head back to the heart
of Last Bastion.
of Last Bastion.
Finn
To stop this cycle of tragedy once and for
all.
all.
Chapter 5: Justice in the Shadows
Shiori
Shiori and Finn, returning from the
Stonemason district as ordered.
Stonemason district as ordered.
Ludmilla
Excellent. Give me your report.
Finn
(Hm? That sword Ludmilla's polishing...
It's the Endbringer Blade!)
It's the Endbringer Blade!)
Shiori
Bart—that is, the Stonemasons' leader
refused to hand over his daughter.
refused to hand over his daughter.
Shiori
He attacked us at the door. Finn... had to
use his dragonfire to protect us.
use his dragonfire to protect us.
Shiori
We believe both Bart and Amalia's bodies
were incinerated in the explosion.
were incinerated in the explosion.
Ludmilla
You believe they were? Why aren't
you certain?
you certain?
Shiori
The house was falling apart, ma'am.
We had to get out as fast as we could.
We had to get out as fast as we could.
Shiori
But you should know better than anyone
what dragonfire can do.
what dragonfire can do.
Shiori
Given the circumstances of their deaths...
I doubt they left any remains.
I doubt they left any remains.
Ludmilla
I see. Pity. I'd hoped to retrieve the girl's
body before it turned, but this will do.
body before it turned, but this will do.
Shiori
...the dragonfire spread to many of the
surrounding houses as well.
surrounding houses as well.
Shiori
The entire Stonemason district is burning.
Please, if you can spare any aid...
Please, if you can spare any aid...
Ludmilla
I've already sent men to extinguish the
fire.
fire.
Ludmilla
They have orders to locate the Stonemason
corpses as well.
corpses as well.
Ludmilla
Hopefully they'll confirm what the two of
you told me.
you told me.
Shiori
...yes. Hopefully.
Ludmilla
Either way, it seems you two have learned
a valuable lesson today.
a valuable lesson today.
Shiori
...!
Ludmilla
The authority of the Vanguard must never
be questioned.
be questioned.
Ludmilla
We are the sole power holding this city
together. A symbol of order in chaos.
together. A symbol of order in chaos.
Ludmilla
If we fall, all hope is lost. Remember that.
Ludmilla
The two of you are dismissed.
Return to your barracks at once.
Return to your barracks at once.
Shiori
Yes, ma'am.
Finn
Ludmilla seemed really fixated on the
Endbringer Blade, didn't she?
Endbringer Blade, didn't she?
Finn
She barely even looked at us in there.
Shiori
I've never seen her so captivated by anything.
Is your sword really that valuable?
Is your sword really that valuable?
Finn
I don't know, but I think there's a lot more
to it than meets the eye.
to it than meets the eye.
Finn
It's lighter than it looks, and it kind of
gave me the creeps...
gave me the creeps...
Finn
Ugh, sorry. Let's get back on topic.
What's the plan from here?
What's the plan from here?
Finn
We're not actually going back to the
barracks, are we?
barracks, are we?
Shiori
Of course not. We have to find those
weapons caches right away.
weapons caches right away.
Shiori
The Rebellion told you to destroy them, but
it's not going to be as simple as that.
it's not going to be as simple as that.
Shiori
They're going to be well-hidden and
probably heavily fortified...
probably heavily fortified...
Finn
Hmm. The rebels only want us to destroy
the weapons, not the buildings themselves.
the weapons, not the buildings themselves.
Finn
If it's just the two of us, we should be able
pull that off, as long as we're stealthy.
pull that off, as long as we're stealthy.
Shiori
Right. Well then, no time to waste!
Finn
Uh... where are you going?
Shiori
Huh? Oh, you have no idea where any of
these caches are, do you?
these caches are, do you?
Finn
Y-Yeah. I didn't really look for them,
since you told me not to and all.
since you told me not to and all.
Shiori
Ah, sorry. I just got a bit excited.
Finn
Right... anyway, I've seen a heavily guarded
building in the plaza. Is that a cache?
building in the plaza. Is that a cache?
Shiori
Yes, that's one of our weapons stores, but
it's obviously not very hidden.
it's obviously not very hidden.
Shiori
They're wary of thieves, so they don't keep
important things like dragonfire in there.
important things like dragonfire in there.
Finn
Really? Then do you know where the
hidden caches actually are?
hidden caches actually are?
Shiori
I know two of the three, I think.
Shiori
My squad had to guard one a while ago.
It's deep inside our headquarters.
It's deep inside our headquarters.
Shiori
Let's start there.
Follow me!
Follow me!
Finn
Thank you, Shiori. I'm really glad you're
coming along.
coming along.
Shiori
Heh. I'm just happy I can help!
Shiori
We have to hurry. This path's pretty
dangerous, so tread carefully.
dangerous, so tread carefully.
[S-Mission 8-5-1]
Optional
[Mission 8-5-1]
Finn
A weapons cache hidden at the end of a
secret tunnel, huh...
secret tunnel, huh...
Finn
I'm impressed you knew about this.
Shiori
Thanks! I found it on patrol duty once.
I doubt anyone saw us on the way in.
I doubt anyone saw us on the way in.
Finn
Not having to fight anyone is nice—but
look how many weapons there are!
look how many weapons there are!
Finn
How are we supposed to deal with them
all?
all?
Shiori
There's a canal nearby. Let's sneak them
out and drop them in the water.
out and drop them in the water.
Shiori
It's going to take some time, but if we're
careful, we should manage it.
careful, we should manage it.
Finn
Okay. Let's get started.
Finn
...Oh...
Finn
I didn't know there was this much...
Shiori
Is something the matter, Finn?
Finn
Ah, no. Everything's fine.
Finn
I just hate seeing this much dragonfire
in one place.
in one place.
Shiori
I see.
Finn
To think the Vanguard would actually
use this stuff against the Rebellion...
use this stuff against the Rebellion...
Finn
I wish we could get rid of it all right now.
Is there any way to dispose of it safely?
Is there any way to dispose of it safely?
Shiori
Umm... it's basically like gunpowder, so
we could try dropping it in the canal?
we could try dropping it in the canal?
Finn
Right, the current should be able to
weaken it. Good idea!
weaken it. Good idea!
Shiori
And... in you go!
Shiori
Phew. It's a good thing this canal is close.
This is a ton of work.
This is a ton of work.
Finn
At least the weapons are sinking fine. The
dragonfire's disappearing pretty quickly too.
dragonfire's disappearing pretty quickly too.
Shiori
Yeah... this should be enough.
Look, there's only a little bit left!
Look, there's only a little bit left!
???
What do you think you're doing?
Shiori
Eeek!
Finn
Who's there?!
Shiori
W-Wait, Finn! That voice—
Shiori
Hajime?!
Hajime
I thought I saw some shadows skulking
about.
about.
Hajime
What are you two doing here?
Finn
I... we... Shiori, what do we do?
Shiori
...
Shiori
I don't want to lie to Hajime. Can I...
tell him?
tell him?
Finn
I'll leave that up to you. If you think it's
safe, then do it.
safe, then do it.
Shiori
Thank you.
Shiori
Hajime, I'm... we're joining the Rebellion.
Hajime
...oh?
Shiori
They've ordered us to loot these weapons
caches before they'll let us in. So...
caches before they'll let us in. So...
Hajime
I see.
Shiori
Hajime, please. You have to pretend you
didn't see us!
didn't see us!
Shiori
I can't stay with the Vanguard any longer.
But I... I could never fight you.
But I... I could never fight you.
Hajime
You won't have to. I'll be coming with you,
of course.
of course.
Shiori
Huh? What did you say?!
Shiori
A-Are you sure?
Hajime
Why don't you ever listen to what other
people are saying?
people are saying?
Hajime
I've been trying to persuade you to leave
the Vanguard for months!
the Vanguard for months!
Shiori
Yeah, but... I thought that was just because
you wanted us to ditch the city.
you wanted us to ditch the city.
Hajime
So you never took me seriously?
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
Hajime
I don't trust Ludmilla. If you're defecting,
I have no reason to stay with her.
I have no reason to stay with her.
Shiori
Really? You really want to come with us?
Hajime
Don't you remember what I said the day
they inducted the new Valkyries?
they inducted the new Valkyries?
Hajime
"I'll be right behind you. All the way."
Shiori
Hajime...! Thank you, thank you! This is
fantastic, Finn, Hajime's coming with us!
fantastic, Finn, Hajime's coming with us!
Finn
Wonderful! Thank you so much, Hajime.
Hajime
Ease up on the fanfare. We're not safe here.
Finn
Huh? Why?
Hajime
An incident in the Stonemason district has
the rebels on edge.
the rebels on edge.
Hajime
They're on the move, and in answer, the
Vanguard has heightened security.
Vanguard has heightened security.
Hajime
I was called back from my post on the wall
to guard this very weapons cache.
to guard this very weapons cache.
Shiori
They're adding more guards to the caches?
Hajime
Yes. Reinforcements should be arriving
soon.
soon.
Vanguard Soldier
What are you people doing here?!
Hajime
Tch... Speak of the devil.
There's no choice, we have to silence them.
There's no choice, we have to silence them.
Finn
Hajime? You're going to fight the other
guards?
guards?
Hajime
Of course. If they saw us here, we can't let
them live.
them live.
Finn
W-Wait! We don't have to kill anyone...!
Hajime
If you really think we can do this without
killing anyone, be my guest!
killing anyone, be my guest!
Hajime
There's no more time. I'm going in!
Hajime
There, that should be the last of them. It'll
look like the cache got raided by thieves.
look like the cache got raided by thieves.
Vanguard Soldier
Urgh... Grgh...
Finn
Hajime... thank you for not killing them.
Hajime
You made it harder than it had to be. Let's
at least bind them so they can't run off.
at least bind them so they can't run off.
Finn
We don't have to go that far. Look, they're
bleeding... We should treat their injuries.
bleeding... We should treat their injuries.
Hajime
...are you kidding me?
Finn
Huh?
Hajime
The second these worms crawl back to
Ludmilla, we're finished.
Ludmilla, we're finished.
Hajime
Worse, if they catch us and realize the
Rebellion's plan, they're finished too.
Rebellion's plan, they're finished too.
Finn
That can't be true. It's possible Ludmilla
will start arresting people, sure...
will start arresting people, sure...
Finn
But there are so many civilians in the rebel
ranks. She can't arrest the whole city.
ranks. She can't arrest the whole city.
Hajime
You don't understand the Commander at all.
She'll arrest as many civilians as she pleases.
She'll arrest as many civilians as she pleases.
Shiori
It's true. She'll probably execute them too,
rebel or not.
rebel or not.
Hajime
The longer we keep this from her, the more
people we save. Think of it that way.
people we save. Think of it that way.
Finn
...I suppose that makes sense.
Finn
At least let me leave them some medicine
for when they wake up, though.
for when they wake up, though.
Hajime
Why? Why do you insist on putting us all
in danger?
in danger?
Finn
If we kill them just to keep ourselves safe,
we're no better than Ludmilla!
we're no better than Ludmilla!
Finn
I don't want to think like her ever again.
Shiori
Finn...
Shiori
Hajime, please. Let us ease their pain.
Shiori
Even if it's naive... it's still the right thing
to do.
to do.
Hajime
...fine. Do whatever you want.
Shiori
I'm sorry, Finn. Hajime can be stubborn.
Finn
There's no need to apologize. I mean, he's
probably right.
probably right.
Finn
I'm always landing myself in trouble, trying
to play the hero. Still...
to play the hero. Still...
Finn
If I could hurt people without feeling a thing,
how could I call myself human?
how could I call myself human?
Shiori
Yeah...
Hajime
We don't have time for this. We have to get
out of here. Now.
out of here. Now.
Finn
Okay. Off to the next cache.
Finn
Back to the slums, huh... I can't believe
these people are forced to live like this.
these people are forced to live like this.
Shiori
...Lucelle should be around here
somewhere.
somewhere.
Finn
Lucelle?
Shiori
Lucelle survived her wound, but it left her
in pretty bad shape.
in pretty bad shape.
Shiori
When Ludmilla dismissed her, her family
was evicted and sent back here.
was evicted and sent back here.
Finn
That's terrible.
...I hope she's recovering alright.
...I hope she's recovering alright.
Shiori
Hey, why don't we try to get her to join the
Rebellion with us?
Rebellion with us?
Hajime
That's a rather hasty decision.
Shiori
Think about it! Lucelle has to be miserable,
forced to live here with nothing to do.
forced to live here with nothing to do.
Shiori
She'd be so much happier putting her magic
to use for the Rebellion.
to use for the Rebellion.
Hajime
Do they have extra rations to spare for
her family?
her family?
Finn
I don't think they have a lot of food, but
they wouldn't let their people go hungry.
they wouldn't let their people go hungry.
Hajime
I suppose not. I admit it's not a terrible
idea to have a healer on hand.
idea to have a healer on hand.
Shiori
I'll go look for her. It shouldn't take too
long, just give me a few minutes.
long, just give me a few minutes.
Finn
Okay. I'll come with you.
Shiori
Thanks, Finn!
Hajime
All these frivolous quests of hers... it'll be
dawn before we get anything done.
dawn before we get anything done.
Shiori
There she is! Lucelle!
Lucelle
Shiori?! And Finn, and... Hajime...
Hajime
...I'll leave for now. Call for me when you're
ready.
ready.
Shiori
Okay.
Lucelle
I'm sorry. I know Hajime didn't do anything
wrong. He had no other choice...
wrong. He had no other choice...
Shiori
It's fine. I'm sure he understands.
Shiori
It's my fault, really. I should have found a
way to protect both of you. I'm sorry.
way to protect both of you. I'm sorry.
Lucelle
P-Please stop, Shiori! You're being too hard
on yourself.
on yourself.
Lucelle
I'm not angry with anyone. Seeing Hajime
reminds me of the pain, that's all.
reminds me of the pain, that's all.
Lucelle
I did attack Finn first... so I guess
I deserved it.
I deserved it.
Finn
Lucelle...
Lucelle
I don't miss being a soldier. But my family...
They lost their house, and their food.
They lost their house, and their food.
Shiori
I thought so. Listen, Lucelle.
There's something I want to ask you.
There's something I want to ask you.
Shiori
Will you come with us to join the Rebellion?
Lucelle
The... Rebellion...? I didn't think I'd ever
hear those words out of your mouth.
hear those words out of your mouth.
Lucelle
Didn't you want to become a Valkyrie?
What happened to protecting people?
What happened to protecting people?
Shiori
I can't protect anyone. Not while I'm in the
Vanguard.
Vanguard.
Shiori
The only way I can help the city now is
to join the Rebellion and take down Ludmilla.
to join the Rebellion and take down Ludmilla.
Finn
We're not official members yet, though.
They've given us a test to get in.
They've given us a test to get in.
Shiori
Please join us, Lucelle.
Shiori
If we pass this test, they might accept us
all.
all.
Shiori
It won't be as grand as the Vanguard, but
the Rebellion will give you food and shelter.
the Rebellion will give you food and shelter.
Shiori
You won't have to starve anymore.
Lucelle
...
Lucelle
I... I don't know...
Shiori
Please think it over. There's no future for
Last Bastion under the Vanguard's rule.
Last Bastion under the Vanguard's rule.
Shiori
We have to build the world we want to see
ourselves. And we need your help to do it.
ourselves. And we need your help to do it.
Lucelle
...if I join the Rebellion, will they feed my
family?
family?
Lucelle
We're back to civilian rations now.
One loaf of bread a day.
One loaf of bread a day.
Lucelle
But my family keeps giving it all to me.
They say I need it more than they do.
They say I need it more than they do.
Lucelle
If I join the Rebellion, will we have enough
to eat as a family again?
to eat as a family again?
Shiori
I don't know. You probably won't get tons
of food right away, but...
of food right away, but...
Shiori
I'll help you, Lucelle. I swear I won't let a
single person in your family go hungry.
single person in your family go hungry.
Lucelle
...okay. I'll come with you.
Shiori
You will?! Oh, thank you! Thank you so
much, Lucelle!
much, Lucelle!
Lucelle
My wound is still pretty bad, though.
I don't know how much help I can be.
I don't know how much help I can be.
Shiori
It's okay! Don't worry about that at all. As
long as you're on our side, I'm happy.
long as you're on our side, I'm happy.
Lucelle
Okay. I'm glad to hear that.
Could you tell me more about this 'test?'
Could you tell me more about this 'test?'
Shiori
We have to destroy the hidden weapons
caches. The ones with dragonfire in them.
caches. The ones with dragonfire in them.
Lucelle
Oh, those! If you need help hunting them
down, I'm sure I can help.
down, I'm sure I can help.
Shiori
Great! I'll get Hajime. We can't waste any
time.
time.
Lucelle
Oh, right. Hajime...
Finn
Are you okay? If you need to, you can stay
behind me for a while.
behind me for a while.
Lucelle
No, I'm alright. I understand now. I do.
Finn
Okay. Don't push yourself too hard.
Lucelle
...I won't.
[S-Mission 8-5-2]
Optional
Shiori
Alright, and... push!
Lucelle
That's the last of the weapons! And the
dragonfire too, I think.
dragonfire too, I think.
Finn
We didn't have to go too far either. Thank
goodness this city has a ton of canals.
goodness this city has a ton of canals.
Hajime
It's only natural. Most goods are transported
by boat here.
by boat here.
Hajime
They would need horses to travel by land.
Hajime
But the use of any living creature risks
creating more undead.
creating more undead.
Hajime
Traveling by water, you can transport
anything with human hands alone.
anything with human hands alone.
Hajime
Not that humans are perfect, of course...
but we tend to be more reliable than horses.
but we tend to be more reliable than horses.
Finn
You think so?
Shiori
If only we were completely surrounded by
water. There'd be no need for Outcast Isle.
water. There'd be no need for Outcast Isle.
Lucelle
But... wouldn't it be unpleasant to see so
many people drowned every day?
many people drowned every day?
Shiori
Oh...yeah, of course. Sorry. This kind of
talk is pretty gloomy, huh—
talk is pretty gloomy, huh—
???
Excellent work.
Finn
You! I remember you! You were the one
who threatened me with a knife!
who threatened me with a knife!
Rebel
The very same. I come with a message from
Captain Astrid.
Captain Astrid.
Rebel
She's pleased with your work. As a reward,
we will tell you where the final cache is.
we will tell you where the final cache is.
Finn
What? The Rebellion knew where these
caches were all along?
caches were all along?
Rebel
Only vaguely. We could never pin down
their exact locations.
their exact locations.
Rebel
But after you destroyed two of them, their
troop movements gave the last one away.
troop movements gave the last one away.
Hajime
Well? Where is it, then?
Rebel
In an abandoned cathedral just outside
the city center.
the city center.
Rebel
Once you destroy it, we'll show you the way
to our base.
to our base.
Finn
And how do we know we can trust you?
Rebel
We have never once lied to you.
Rebel
Really, you should be thankful we're
overlooking these tagalongs of yours.
overlooking these tagalongs of yours.
Lucelle
Oh...
Finn
So we've been followed all this time...
Finn
Fine. We'll head to the cathedral right
away.
away.
Rebel
We have faith in you, newcomer.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Lucelle
...
Shiori
Lucelle? You're shaking... are you okay?
Lucelle
Y-Yeah! That just surprised me a bit.
Lucelle
We're so close to becoming rebels. Soon...
there'll be no going back.
there'll be no going back.
Lucelle
...could you give me a moment?
Hajime
We really don't have the time—
Lucelle
It won't take long, I promise! I... I have to
say goodbye to my family, just in case!
say goodbye to my family, just in case!
Lucelle
If the Vanguard catches us, I'll never see
them again.
them again.
Lucelle
So, please... I need to tell them what we're
doing. Just so they know.
doing. Just so they know.
Shiori
It's okay, Lucelle. Go ahead and say
goodbye.
goodbye.
Lucelle
Shiori... Thank you.
Hajime
Let's meet in front of the cathedral
at sunrise.
at sunrise.
Hajime
We can use the cover of night to conceal
our movements.
our movements.
Lucelle
Okay. I'll see you then.
Finn
If there's anywhere you guys need to go
before the raid, now's your chance.
before the raid, now's your chance.
Hajime
I'll go wherever Shiori goes.
Shiori
Huh... do I have anywhere I need to go...?
Shiori
Oh, that's right! We haven't talked to
Raleigh yet!
Raleigh yet!
Hajime
Don't waste your time. Do you really think
he'd join us?
he'd join us?
Hajime
He's Ludmilla's dog. Deaf to any word
against her.
against her.
Shiori
Still... I want to tell him what's coming.
Shiori
Once they find out what we've done, there's
a chance he'll be punished in our place.
a chance he'll be punished in our place.
Shiori
If that happens, I want to make sure he's
prepared to fight.
prepared to fight.
Shiori
Raleigh will always be part of our squad.
I have a duty to protect him!
I have a duty to protect him!
Shiori
Finn, Hajime. Please... come find him with
me?
me?
Hajime
...fine.
Finn
Okay. I hope he understands what we're
doing.
doing.
Shiori
Thank you.
Chapter 6: Ashes to Ashes
Shiori
We've searched for so long...
Where is he?
Where is he?
Finn
He's not in the barracks, he's not in the
common room.
common room.
Finn
I don't know where else he'd be at this
hour.
hour.
Hajime
He knows a lot of people in the city, doesn't
he?
he?
Hajime
He could be spending time with his guild
friends, or having a midnight tryst.
friends, or having a midnight tryst.
Hajime
Either way, it's time. The sun will be
rising soon.
rising soon.
Shiori
I guess we have no other choice.
Shiori
Let's head to the cathedral. Lucelle will
be waiting for us.
be waiting for us.
[Mission 8-6-1]
[S-Mission 8-6-1]
Optional
[Mission 8-6-2]
[S-Mission 8-6-2]
Optional
[Mission 8-6-3]
Finn
Huh? Shiori, over there!
Shiori
That's... Lucelle? And Raleigh!
Shiori
Lucelle brought Raleigh along! Thank
goodness, he's alright!
goodness, he's alright!
Hajime
...I don't like this.
Hajime
We only talked about recruiting Raleigh
after Lucelle left.
after Lucelle left.
Hajime
Why are they here together?
Lucelle
Shiori...
Shiori
Lucelle! Raleigh! I'm so glad you're both—
Raleigh
You traitor!
Shiori
What...?
Raleigh
Commander, I've found them! The traitors
who turned against the Vanguard!
who turned against the Vanguard!
Ludmilla
Excellent work.
Valkyrie A
...
Shiori
Ludmilla... and the Valkyries?!
W-We're surrounded!
W-We're surrounded!
Hajime
I see. Lucelle never left to see her family.
She left to turn us in.
She left to turn us in.
Lucelle
Aah... I... I just...
Finn
Lucelle, how could you...?
Lucelle
Sorry... I'm so, so sorry. But I didn't have
a choice!
a choice!
Lucelle
The Rebellion is stirring up needless
violence. We have to put them down!
violence. We have to put them down!
Hajime
Liar! They bought your loyalty with extra
rations, didn't they?
rations, didn't they?
Lucelle
...!
Lucelle
I-I... didn't have a choice. I had to protect
my family. My precious... family...
my family. My precious... family...
Ludmilla
Are you finished yet?
Raleigh
Yes. I have nothing more to say to these
traitors.
traitors.
Raleigh
Anyone who dares endanger Last Bastion's
safety is no friend of mine!
safety is no friend of mine!
Shiori
Raleigh... that's not...
Ludmilla
Enough. It's time we end this.
Valkyries, seize the informants!
Valkyries, seize the informants!
Lucelle
Eeek?!
Raleigh
Waagh?!
Shiori
Wh-What are you doing?! Get your hands
off them!
off them!
Ludmilla
Move a finger and I slit their throats.
Lucelle
Y-You said you wouldn't hurt us if we
cooperated!
cooperated!
Ludmilla
To think you'd work with the insurgents,
Shiori... what a waste.
Shiori... what a waste.
Ludmilla
Where is the Rebellion's base?
Speak, or the girl dies.
Speak, or the girl dies.
Lucelle
Eeeek!!
Shiori
Stop! Don't hurt Lucelle!
Ludmilla
Then start talking. Tell me everything
you know about the Rebellion.
you know about the Rebellion.
Shiori
I don't—I don't know anything! I really
don't! They don't trust us yet!
don't! They don't trust us yet!
Ludmilla
...
Hajime
I don't think she cares much about our
circumstances, Shiori.
circumstances, Shiori.
Shiori
It's the truth! Please, stop! Don't hurt
Lucelle and Raleigh, I'm begging you!
Lucelle and Raleigh, I'm begging you!
Hajime
Finn, what are our options here?
Finn
...grgh...
Finn
(I can't think of anything. They're human,
so the Golden Crest would be useless.)
so the Golden Crest would be useless.)
Finn
(If we launch an attack, we might be able
to save one, but... the other will surely die.)
to save one, but... the other will surely die.)
Shiori
Please... please! I'm telling the truth!
We really don't know anything!
We really don't know anything!
Ludmilla
Hmph. So you won't cough up your secrets
for the lives of your friends.
for the lives of your friends.
Shiori
No, that's not it! Stop!!
Ludmilla
Do it.
Valkyrie A
Yes, Commander.
Finn
No! We have to try to save at least one of
them...! Hajime!
them...! Hajime!
Hajime
Wait... someone's coming.
Finn
Huh...?
Rebel
Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Astrid
Ludmillaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Finn
Astrid?!
Valkyrie A
There are so many of them...!
Who are you people?!
Who are you people?!
Valkyrie B
It's the Rebellion! Hurry, we have to push
them back!
them back!
Raleigh
What?!
Finn
They let Raleigh and Lucelle go!
Shiori
Raleigh! Are you okay?!
Raleigh
Yeah... but where's Lucelle? Is she hurt?
Hajime
She ran. Guess she's a lot healthier than
we thought.
we thought.
Shiori
The Rebellion... came to help us...
Hajime
Get a hold of yourself, Shiori. We have to
aid the rebel fighters.
aid the rebel fighters.
Astrid
Surprised to see me, Commander?
Ludmilla
No. No, everyone knows Draclow's
daughter has turned traitor.
daughter has turned traitor.
Ludmilla
I'd have expected more caution from the
Rebellion's leader.
Rebellion's leader.
Ludmilla
But then, you always craved this city's
recognition, didn't you?
recognition, didn't you?
Astrid
You can't provoke me, Ludmilla.
Not anymore.
Not anymore.
Astrid
The people will learn what you did.
Your victims will judge your crimes.
Your victims will judge your crimes.
Astrid
But not before I avenge those you killed!
Ludmilla
Hmph. You're welcome to try.
Astrid
...?! How did she block that?!
It was a perfect strike!
It was a perfect strike!
Ludmilla
I could never match your skill with the
blade, Astrid.
blade, Astrid.
Ludmilla
But I no longer need to face you with skill
alone.
alone.
Astrid
That weapon! It's—enchanted?! Krgh...
Have you no honor at all?!
Have you no honor at all?!
Ludmilla
Honor won't save the world, and neither
will fools like you.
will fools like you.
Ludmilla
This time, I'll make sure I kill you with
my own two hands!
my own two hands!
Finn
They're fighting so fiercely. I can't jump
in anywhere!
in anywhere!
Valkyrie
That woman is the leader of the Rebellion!
Don't hold back!
Don't hold back!
Finn
Oh no, Shiori! Astrid's surrounded!
We have to help her!
We have to help her!
Shiori
I'm on it!
Valkyrie
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Finn
Stand down. I don't want to kill anyone!
Valkyrie
Krgh... rebel scum! I don't need your pity!
Finn
(This is madness. Soldiers from both sides
are falling one by one.)
are falling one by one.)
Finn
(Just like they did in Hymelia...
There's no justice here.)
There's no justice here.)
Rebel
Gragh!
Finn
Ah! Are you okay?! Just hang on!
Rebel
Grgh... defend... the Rebellion's cause!
Use this...!
Use this...!
Finn
But—this is dragonfire!
Finn
(He must have stolen it from the weapons
cache in all this chaos.)
cache in all this chaos.)
Rebel
Use this... on the Valkyries.
Kill them... burn them alive...
Kill them... burn them alive...
Finn
N-No, don't close your eyes! Please!
Rebel
...
Finn
No...! Nooooo...
Finn
(Do I really have to use dragonfire again?)
Finn
(If I stop Ludmilla, the fighting will end.
No more people will have to die.)
No more people will have to die.)
Finn
(But...!)
Amalia
Aaaaah! Aaaaaaah...! Daddy, no!
Don't die!!
Don't die!!
Finn
No! I can never do something so terrible
again!
again!
Ludmilla
Heh heh heh...
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!
Hajime
That light! It's coming from Ludmilla!
Ludmilla
Good... now this sword is truly mine. Feast
your eyes on the power of the Endbringer!
your eyes on the power of the Endbringer!
Astrid
Kyaaaah?!
Finn
Aaugh!
Shiori
Finn!
No... this is bad!
No... this is bad!
Ludmilla
Your sham of a revolution ends here, Astrid!
Die!
Die!
Shiori
Stoooooooooooop!
Finn
Shiori?! No! Don't get between them, you'll
be—
be—
Shiori
(...I don't care what happens to me.)
Shiori
(Astrid is our future leader, and Finn...
Finn is this rotten world's last hope.)
Finn is this rotten world's last hope.)
Shiori
(If I have to give my life to protect them,
that's what I'll—)
that's what I'll—)
Hajime
—Shiori, get down!
Shiori
Huh?!
Ludmilla
...!
Hajime
...grgh, agh!
Shiori
Huh? Something pushed me back...?
Wh-What happened?
Wh-What happened?
Valkyrie
Commander Ludmilla! Are you hurt?!
Ludmilla
Hmph... I see.
You're quick, Hajime.
You're quick, Hajime.
Hajime
No, I'm not. You just dropped your guard.
Hajime
Let's see how you fight with that injury,
Commander.
Commander.
Ludmilla
How proud you are. Sacrificing your life
to wound your enemy.
to wound your enemy.
Ludmilla
It'll be a shame to lose a soldier like you.
Valkyrie
V-Valkyries, fall back! Protect the
Commander at all costs!
Commander at all costs!
Raleigh
The Vanguard's retreating...
Hajime
Hmph... so they do know when to give up...
Hajime
Grgh!
Shiori
Hajime!! You're... you're bleeding...!
Hajime
Of course I am. I ran into that strike head
on.
on.
Hajime
Urgh... what an embarrassing way to die...
Shiori
To... die...? What are you talking about?!
You're not going to—
You're not going to—
Shiori
Oh... th-there's so much... blood.
This wound is... no... NO!
This wound is... no... NO!
Shiori
This isn't right! This isn't right at all!
Why did you push me away?!
Why did you push me away?!
Shiori
I'm the one who was supposed to protect
you!
you!
Hajime
How long do you plan on... being bound...
by ancient vows...?
by ancient vows...?
Hajime
So naive... you're even worse... than your
precious hero.
precious hero.
Hajime
Then again, maybe this world needs...
heroes... more than soldiers.
heroes... more than soldiers.
Hajime
Grgh... gaagh!
Shiori
Don't talk like that, Hajime! Lucelle...
Lucelle, why did you run away?!
Lucelle, why did you run away?!
Hajime
So kind... so stubborn. Until the very end.
Shiori...
Shiori...
Hajime
I'm glad I could die... saving you.
Shiori
I told you to stop talking!
Please... please, just stop!
Please... please, just stop!
Hajime
Listen to me, Shiori.
Shiori
...!
Hajime
The door to the relic... in my home.
It would never open for me, but...
It would never open for me, but...
Shiori
The door...? From the legend?!
But you said it wasn't real!
But you said it wasn't real!
Hajime
It's real. The relic is... real. I want
you to find it... for me.
you to find it... for me.
Hajime
The blood in your veins... the vow you
honored... all this time.
honored... all this time.
Hajime
I see now. It's you who will save this world.
Shiori...
Shiori...
Hajime
...
Shiori
Hajime?
Shiori
Hajime...?! No! Open your eyes!
Hajimeeeeeeeeeeee!
Hajimeeeeeeeeeeee!
Shiori's wails split the silence in that
blood-soaked cathedral.
blood-soaked cathedral.
Outside, the sun rose, all too warm and
bright.
bright.
A breeze whistled by, carrying the rotting
stench of battle out into the streets.
stench of battle out into the streets.
I stood there, sickened, frozen, my hand
an iron vice around my dragonfire.
an iron vice around my dragonfire.
If only I had used it when I had the
chance.
chance.
Maybe then, Hajime would still be alive...
Cyrus
Looks like Last Bastion's final battle has
begun.
begun.
Cyrus
Vanguard, Rebellion... whoever wins,
the mortals lose.
the mortals lose.
Orcanix
Just so. It matters not who claims victory.
This world shall never slip from My grasp.
This world shall never slip from My grasp.
Orcanix
What of the other Erden? Will more of My
troops be required to ensure its conquest?
troops be required to ensure its conquest?
Cyrus
More of your troops? My Lady, please.
Don't be so hasty.
Don't be so hasty.
Cyrus
You have the perfect chance to crush the
humans here.
humans here.
Cyrus
If you take the field yourself, victory is
assured.
assured.
Orcanix
What are you plotting? You are human,
yet you urge your kind's destruction?
yet you urge your kind's destruction?
Cyrus
I do. Apologies for being so forward.
But if I may—
But if I may—
Endless Rizette
...I'm sorry for interrupting.
Orcanix
Ah, My beautiful blade returns.
Endless Rizette
Orcanix, my task is proceeding smoothly.
Endless Rizette
The Erden where Arcane once ruled has
been brought to heel.
been brought to heel.
Endless Rizette
As expected, they have no means of
resisting your armies.
resisting your armies.
Endless Rizette
Their final defeat is but a matter of time.
Perhaps this man is right.
Perhaps this man is right.
Endless Rizette
If there was ever a time for a full assault
on Last Bastion, it's now.
on Last Bastion, it's now.
Orcanix
...
Orcanix
Let Me hear what he has to say.
Cyrus
Oh?
Orcanix
Come, Finn.
Endless Rizette
...!
Endless Finn
Ah... aaaah...
Orcanix
Finn, my servants advise me to focus our
forces on Last Bastion. What say you?
forces on Last Bastion. What say you?
Endless Finn
Hngh...? Aaah... Yes...
Endless Finn
Grant... eternal peace... to all souls... in
this world...
this world...
Orcanix
Hmm...
Orcanix
Very well. Perhaps it would be merciful to
put the mortals here out of their misery.
put the mortals here out of their misery.
Cyrus
How wise you are, my Lady.
Orcanix
All of you are dismissed. I must give My
orders to raid Last Bastion.
orders to raid Last Bastion.
Cyrus
As you wish. I shall eagerly await our
next meeting.
next meeting.
Endless Finn
...
Endless Rizette
What?
Endless Finn
...
Endless Rizette
If you have nothing to say, then leave me
alone.
alone.
Endless Finn
...Ri...zette...
Endless Rizette
Cyrus, wait.
Cyrus
Oh? This is a surprise. I'm not often
stopped by pretty girls.
stopped by pretty girls.
Endless Rizette
You think a walking corpse is pretty?
I suppose I'm not surprised.
I suppose I'm not surprised.
Endless Rizette
Enough games. I want to know what
you're planning.
you're planning.
Cyrus
Planning? That's awfully harsh. I'm
cooperating out of the goodness of my heart.
cooperating out of the goodness of my heart.
Endless Rizette
Lies. I saw you draw that other Finn into
this world.
this world.
Cyrus
Did you? You have a keen eye. I thought
you'd fallen off a cliff just then.
you'd fallen off a cliff just then.
Endless Rizette
Don't change the subject!
Endless Rizette
That Finn is a formidable opponent.
He's defeated a god once already.
He's defeated a god once already.
Endless Rizette
Why would you bring someone like that
to our world?
to our world?
Cyrus
To get him killed, of course. I pulled him
right into the thick of battle.
right into the thick of battle.
Cyrus
Wouldn't be surprised to find his corpse
shambling around somewhere by now.
shambling around somewhere by now.
Endless Rizette
Liar!
Cyrus
Oh my, that's a scary face. And here I
thought we were starting to make friends.
thought we were starting to make friends.
Endless Rizette
You brought that Finn here so he could
cut down Orcanix, didn't you?
cut down Orcanix, didn't you?
Endless Rizette
I should report you this instant. Our Lady
would never suffer a traitor like you!
would never suffer a traitor like you!
Cyrus
Perhaps not. But I'm not worried.
You'll never turn me in.
You'll never turn me in.
Endless Rizette
And why is that?
Cyrus
Because you care about Finn. Doesn't
matter if he's from another world or not.
matter if he's from another world or not.
Endless Rizette
...!
Cyrus
If he can fight his way out of an undead
army and knock Orcanix from her throne...
army and knock Orcanix from her throne...
Cyrus
Well, that's fine with me. I won't try to
stop him either way.
stop him either way.
Endless Rizette
Cyrus...
Whose side are you really on?
Whose side are you really on?
Cyrus
Who knows? A man ought to keep a few
secrets. Makes him more interesting.
secrets. Makes him more interesting.
Endless Rizette
I'd say it makes him suspicious.
Cyrus
You're a hard one to please. Fine, fine.
Consider this, then.
Consider this, then.
Cyrus
If a simple human boy like Finn can kill
our Lady, in all her glory...
our Lady, in all her glory...
Cyrus
...was she ever fit to be a god?
Cyrus
You'll have to excuse me, Rizette. Why don't
you take a moment to rest while I'm gone?
you take a moment to rest while I'm gone?
Endless Rizette
Is he mocking me?
I'm undead. I need no rest.
I'm undead. I need no rest.
Endless Rizette
...
So this Finn is a hero too.
So this Finn is a hero too.
Endless Rizette
If he's killed a god already... if he's here to
save this miserable world...
save this miserable world...
Endless Rizette
Can he end my suffering too?