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Hajime

Hragh!

Hajime

Phew... managed to track down some rabbit
and boar. That should be plenty.

Hajime

...hm?

Shiori

...

Hajime

...Sigh.
(Does she think I can't see her?)

Hajime

I know you're following me, Shiori.

Shiori

N-no, I'm not! You're just imagining things!

Hajime

I see. And if I were to accidentally slice
these imaginary ears during my hunt?

Shiori

Waah! Please don't!

Shiori

How did you know I was here? I thought
I was really stealthy this time.

Hajime

Stealthy? You? Give me a break.

Shiori

You don't have to be rude. I'm doing this
for you, you know.

Shiori

If you'd just let me guard you, I wouldn't
have to sneak around!

Hajime

How many times do I have to tell you?
I don't need guarding.

Shiori

Don't need guarding? We're at war, Hajime!
There are more undead than ever before!

Shiori

How would I face my ancestors if I let you
come to harm?

Hajime

The status of our families no longer matters.

Hajime

With the castle gone, I'm no more than a
hunter. You have no further duty to me.

Hajime

Or are you just interested in the "relic"?
Is that why you still cling to me?

Hajime

That story is idle gossip, nothing more.
When will you get that through your head?

Shiori

But...

Hajime

Hm? What are you holding behind your
back?

Shiori

Oh, this? I didn't mean to hide it, but...

Hajime

Rabbit, squirrel, boar, quail...
you went hunting as well, I see.

Hajime

To think you can catch this much, all while
shadowing me.

Shiori

Oh no, I was just lucky! You passed by all
the best hunting spots, that's all.

Hajime

...Shiori. What are you trying to achieve?

Shiori

What do you mean?

Hajime

You're strong as twelve hardy men, yet
you spend your time playing bodyguard.

Hajime

This isn't even useful training for you.
It's an absolute waste of your talent.

Hajime

Why can't you just let me go?

Shiori

That's... Hajime, no, wait!
Come back!

???

Shiori.

Finn

...Shiori?

Shiori

Huh...?

Finn

Are you okay, Shiori? You were staring off
into space.

Shiori

...oh. S-Sorry, Finn! I'm fine.

Raleigh

Try to get a hold of yourself. We're almost
to the rebel base. You can rest there.

Shiori

Raleigh... thank you. Sorry for getting you
involved...

Raleigh

You didn't. It was my decision to come with
you.

Raleigh

I thought Ludmilla's path was the only way to
save the world, much as it shames me.

Raleigh

But she abandoned us so easily. I can't
bring myself to walk alongside her anymore.

Shiori

I understand. I feel the same way.

Shiori

I can't forgive her savage tyranny. So—
...nngh.

Finn

Hey! What's wrong?

Shiori

I-I'm fine. It's nothing...

Finn

You're not fine at all! Look at you,
you're pale. Where does it hurt?

Raleigh

It's your leg, isn't it? You injured it during
the battle at the cathedral.

Shiori

I just twisted it a little! It'll heal soon enough.

Finn

The rebel soldiers have gone on ahead. We
need to hurry... Shiori, you can lean on me.

Shiori

Really, I'm fine! It's not that bad!

Raleigh

Shiori. If we don't keep up with the other
soldiers, they're going to leave us behind.

Shiori

Urgh... alright. Sorry, Finn, can you lend
me a hand?

Finn

Of course. Let's try and catch up.

Shiori

Ha ha ha, I'm helpless. If Hajime were
here—

Shiori

If... if Hajime were here... I'm sure h-he'd
be mad...

Finn

Shiori...

Shiori

S-sorry. This isn't the time for tears.

Finn

...I didn't know Hajime for long, but I
could tell he was an amazing person.

Finn

He was noble and righteous. He gave his
life to save someone else's.

Shiori

...you're wrong.

Shiori

He wasn't amazing. He wasn't noble. And
he wasn't the type of sacrifice himself.

Shiori

He was sarcastic and cold. He never tried
to hug me or cheer me up.

Shiori

He would never have sacrificed himself for
someone he didn't know.

Shiori

He only threw himself in front of that blade
because... because...

Shiori

Because it was stupid, useless me
who was going to die!

Finn

Shiori...
You shouldn't blame yourself.

Shiori

When I stood before Ludmilla, the only
thought in my head was saving Astrid.

Shiori

I made a vow to protect Hajime, no matter
what. And I forgot about him.

Shiori

His safety didn't even cross my mind.
I... I...

Raleigh

You trusted him, right? He was incredibly
strong. He always protected himself.

Shiori

But he still died! Hajime died because...
because of me!

Finn

...
(I don't know what to say to her.)

Finn

(It's not just Shiori. I could've done
something too, back then.)

Finn

(If I'd used the dragonfire to stop Ludmilla
and her soldiers, maybe he'd still be alive.)

Astrid

You back there. Do you realize how far
you've fallen behind?

Finn

Astrid... I'm sorry. We'll hurry and catch
up.

Astrid

Please do.
...also, you. Fox-eared girl.

Shiori

Y-Yes...?

Astrid

I know your leg's injured. But try to pull
yourself together.

Astrid

It's not unusual for members of the Rebellion
to lose friends or family.

Astrid

If you can't keep your composure, you're
not fit to join our cause.

Finn

Her best friend died right in front of her!
You don't have to be so harsh.

Astrid

I've lost people dear to me too. But if she
can't keep up, she's a liability.

Astrid

You two are in the Vanguard's sights.
They'll go to any lengths to find you now.

Astrid

If they do, they'll torture you until you
talk. I won't let that happen.

Raleigh

You think we'd leak information to the
Vanguard? We don't know anything!

Astrid

You know enough. Even the smallest detail
in their hands could prove disastrous.

Astrid

I won't let anything threaten the revolution.
Our victory is nearly at hand.

Shiori

It's alright... I can keep up. I promise.
Ouch...

Finn

...Shiori, let me carry you on my back.

Shiori

Huh? Finn? Waaah! Wait, Finn?!

Finn

Hold on tight. I don't want to drop you.
Will this do, Astrid?

Astrid

...just don't fall behind.

Shiori

I'm fine! I can walk on my own! Please, I
don't want to be even more of a burden...

Finn

You saved me when I came to this world,
remember?

Shiori

That's... only because I thought your power
could save us.

Finn

So if I didn't have the Crest, you wouldn't
have helped me?

Shiori

I...

Finn

You would've, right? It's thanks to you I
haven't starved to death already.

Finn

You always help people in need, Shiori.
It's what you do.

Finn

I just want to return the favor. Is that
okay?

Shiori

...yes, it's okay. Thank you, Finn.

Shiori

We were just here the other day...

Finn

...this is near Bart's house, isn't it?

Astrid

Don't just stand there. Come, this way.

Raleigh

The fires really emptied this place out.
It was so lively just recently...

Shiori

Did you come here often?

Raleigh

Course. I'm from stonemason stock, after
all.

Raleigh

I used to go drinking at that bar with my
old friends.

Astrid

That bar's exactly where we're headed.
You, a Vanguard, often visited our base.

Astrid

Don't feel bad for not noticing. Your visits
did give us trouble, every now and again.

Raleigh

Are you serious? Man, you really can't
judge a book by its cover...

Raleigh

I never knew there was such a large space
under here!

Astrid

With that kind of reaction, I assume we're
still safely hidden.

Astrid

This is the living quarters over here.

Finn

They look undamaged. The bar upstairs is
a wreck, but the underground is just fine.

Astrid

Luckily, we have many skilled stonemasons
nearby.

Astrid

Both direct collaborators, and people who
know how to keep quiet.

Astrid

The three of you need rest. Take your time
and recover your energy.

Astrid

We've reached the tipping point. It's only
a matter of time until tensions boil over.

Astrid

Before they do, I have tasks I need you
former soldiers to complete for me.

Astrid

So rest up, recover, and be ready to move
when I need you.

Astrid

Someone will show you to your rooms. I have
other business to attend to now. Good day.

Finn

Thank you, Astrid. We'll do our best to
live up to your expectations.

Raleigh

Hm? What's wrong?

Finn

No, it's nothing.

Raleigh

Alright. Oh, I wanted to ask you, Finn.

Raleigh

What did you mean when you said you
"came to this world?"

Finn

I'm... from another Erden, where there are
no undead.

Raleigh

Are you serious? You're not joking, are you?

Shiori

It's the truth. I'm sorry for keeping it quiet.
Finn fell into our world from a tear in the sky.

Raleigh

I can't say that's easy to believe. But if it's
true, I need to ask you something.

Raleigh

Has your world... ever known peace?

Raleigh

Does peace, real peace, exist anywhere at
all?

Finn

...my world wasn't a peaceful one either.

Raleigh

...

Finn

But I teamed up with my friends, and
when we fought for peace, we won.

Finn

That can happen here too. That's what you've
been fighting for this whole time, right?

Raleigh

Right... what am I even asking? That
answer was obvious!

Shiori

Raleigh...

Raleigh

Thanks, Finn. You've lifted a real weight
from my shoulders.

Rebel

Pardon me. Captain Astrid asked me to show
you to your rooms. This way, please.

Raleigh

Oh, thanks. Let's go, guys. Things are
gonna get real busy from here on out.

[Mission 9-1-1]

[S-Mission 9-1-1]

Optional

Astrid

Let's start the meeting. First, thank you for all
your efforts in the struggle at the cathedral.

Astrid

Let us pray for those injured and deceased.
Their sacrifice will pave the way forward.

Astrid

...now then. We have destroyed three of the
Vanguard's hidden weapon caches.

Astrid

They'll want revenge. They'll surely try to
beat us down and break our wills.

Astrid

But of course, I have no intention of letting
them snuff the flame of our defiance.

Astrid

We must keep up the pressure on Ludmilla.
We cannot rest! We must act now!

Astrid

Here are your detailed commands. First,
you two...

Finn

Wow... Astrid's actually giving individual
commands to every one of her troops.

Raleigh

She probably has a good grasp of each of
their individual skill sets.

Raleigh

Stonemasons on repairs and procurement,
while the fighters act as guards or raiders.

Astrid

Raleigh, you used to be a stonemason, right?
I want you to repair our facilities.

Raleigh

Oh, sure. I'll go have a look.

Astrid

Finn and Shiori, I need you two to scout
Outcast Isle.

Finn

Outcast Isle...? The isolated island where
the Vanguard sends the dying?

Astrid

Indeed. They send people there so their
corpses don't rise within the city.

Astrid

You two will be responsible for rescuing
those who can still be saved.

Shiori

Is... is that all you want us to do?

Shiori

You want us to save the outcasts from dying
alone on that island?

Astrid

Indeed. Is that not what I just said...?

Shiori

Wow...! Thank goodness! I'm so, so glad!

Finn

Shiori... you told me Outcast Isle was a
necessary evil.

Finn

But all this time, you wanted to find a way
to save the people there, didn't you?

Shiori

Of course! Don't you?

Shiori

I know I can trust you, Finn. I'm so happy
we'll be freeing the island together.

Astrid

Wait. I apologize for ruining your
excitement, but...

Astrid

Don't get ahead of yourselves. I only want
you to rescue those who still have hope.

Shiori

Those who still have hope...?

Astrid

Yes. Those with high chances of survival,
or those who possess useful skills.

Astrid

Our supplies and space are scarce. As sad
as it is, we can't save everyone.

Astrid

Don't give false hope to those with no future.
Save only those who can be saved.

Finn

You're telling us to decide who lives and
who dies?

Astrid

We have no time to discuss ethics, I'm afraid.
I'm counting on you to do this.

Finn

But that's...

Finn

(...I thought Astrid would remain unchanged
even in the face of despair, but...)

Finn

(No. I have no room to judge. Astrid's doing
what she can in this awful world.)

Finn

(Still... the Astrid I know would never
abandon anyone.)

Finn

What a twisted place this Erden is...

[S-Mission 9-1-2]

Optional

[Mission 9-1-2]

Shiori

...Finn. Can you wait until nightfall before
we infiltrate Outcast Isle?

Finn

So the Vanguard won't see us?

Shiori

That's right. And...

Shiori

If we have to choose who we save, I don't
want too many exiles to see us.

Finn

...are you really okay with Astrid's plan,
Shiori?

Shiori

No... but I do understand it. It would be
foolish to take on more than we can handle.

Shiori

I'm just happy we can save anyone at all.
...that's what I tell myself, anyway.

Finn

Yeah, you're right. That's what we have
to remember.

Finn

Night sounds good to me. Do you want to
rest until then?

Shiori

No, I've rested enough. I need to get myself
moving again.

Shiori

Why don't we spar? I'm feeling better now,
and I want to warm up before we set out.

Finn

Good idea. Sitting around will just make
us think too much.

Finn

Let's do it!

Shiori

Right. Let's have a good, clean fight!

Finn

Watch Shiori's movements... focus on
dodging her blows...

Finn

There!

Shiori

Krgh?!

Finn

I did it!

Shiori

No... no, damn it! I can't let myself fail
again!

Finn

Huh?

Shiori

Graaaaaaaaaaaagh!

Finn

Whoa, Shiori?! Grgh...!

Shiori

Oh... I-I... I'm so sorry, Finn! Are you hurt?

Finn

I-I'm okay. My hands are just numb.

Finn

That was amazing. You really caught me
off guard there.

Shiori

Ah... haha, right. We're just training. I...
I didn't mean to get so serious.

Shiori

I'm g-going to go train on my own for a bit!
See you later!

Finn

Wait, Shiori...!
Shiori...

[S-Mission 9-1-3]

Optional

[Mission 9-1-3]

Rebel

Alright, it's time to go. You two ready?

Finn

We are.

Rebel

Once we drop you off, we'll push off right
away. We'll be back at sunrise.

Finn

Okay, we'll have our people gathered and
waiting at the shore.

Rebel

Alright, let's go! Hold on tight!

Shiori

...

Finn

(Shiori... is she really okay? Should I talk
to her?)

Finn

(I don't even know what I'd say. And I can't
distract her right before a big mission...)

Finn

(I'll just... keep an eye on her, for now.)

Rebel

Alright, we're here. Off you guys go.
Don't die on us, okay?

Finn

You be careful, too.
...Shiori, you ready?

Shiori

Yeah... but something seems off here,
doesn't it?

Shiori

This is where the exiles are supposed to be,
but I don't see anyone around here.

Finn

Maybe they're further inland?

Shiori

I hope so...
I have a bad feeling about this.

Shiori

It's hard to make out, but I think I see a
path up ahead.

Finn

...hm? Wait! Be quiet...! I think I hear
something!

Hooded Man

For crying out loud, this is heavy...!

Man in Black

Quit complaining and start stacking.
We're on a ticking clock.

Man in Black

The caches in the city are nearly empty now.
Even this shipment might not be enough.

Hooded Man

Yeah, yeah. I know. At least let me complain
a lil'... okay, this should be all of 'em.

Man in Black

Then let's go back. We've got other work.
We can leave the rest to the boatmen.

Shiori

Who were those two? They didn't look like
exiles...

Finn

Maybe they're Vanguard? Overseers, or
something like that?

Shiori

I've never seen a soldier dress like that...
This is way too suspicious.

Finn

Let's check the crates they unloaded from
the cart. We might be able to find out more.

Shiori

Yes, let's do that. They're far enough away
now, right?

Finn

Yeah, it's fine. Let's get this open!

Finn

...what?! This is...!

Shiori

It's dragonfire! Why are they keeping crates
of this here on the island?!

Shiori

...they said these crates are to be loaded
on a boat. They must be taking them back.

Finn

Is dragonfire made on Outcast Isle...?

Shiori

I don't know. I knew it wasn't made inside
the city, but...

Shiori

Why move production all the way out here?
Is it that dangerous?

Shiori

...let's go after those men.

Shiori

I want to know what other secrets this
island is hiding.

Finn

Me too. Let's head after them.

Finn

Look, Shiori! Down this path. There's some
kind of black building.

Shiori

Let's get closer. Maybe we can see more.

???

Gaaaaaaaaaah! Stop! No! Stop, please!!

Shiori

Someone's screaming in there! Finn, we
have to go help!

Finn

Wait! We can't just rush in. What if they
have us outnumbered?

Shiori

But...!

Shiori

No, you're right... I'm sorry. We can't risk
getting caught.

Shiori

There's a window there. Let's at least try
to see inside...

Bound Man

Stop! Get away! Let me go!

Shiori

(No way... there's a man chained up in
there!)

Finn

(His arm is completely twisted. Did they
send him here because he's a cripple?)

Man in Black

Blood of darkness, gather. Flame of fear,
resting deep within this heart...

Man in Black

Spark! Run free, crimson and black!

Bound Man

No... nooooo!!

Finn

...! H-He's bleeding! No... they're bleeding
him dry!

Shiori

Is that magic...?! I've never seen magic
like this before!

Man in Black

Flaring rage, scorching malice, awaken!
Manifest! Blaze! Burn crimson!

Bound Man

No... oooo...

Shiori

His blood's turning black...?! That color...
It can't be...

Finn

Dragonfire...?!

Bound Man

...

Finn

Is he... dead?

Shiori

We might still be able to save him! Finn...!

Finn

...I want to rush out there just as much as
you, but... we can't, Shiori.

Shiori

Oh... right... I guess with only two of us,
we don't stand much of a chance.

Finn

Yeah... we don't know how many more of
them might be in there.

Finn

And... and if we died trying to save one
person, we'd let down the whole city.

Finn

It's just like you said: we should be happy
we can save who we're able to save.

Finn

We'll report this to Astrid when we get back.
But we have to keep moving for now.

Shiori

...you're right, Finn. Sorry for being so
thoughtless.

Shiori

It's more important that you stay alive.
So I'll hold myself back, for now.

Shiori

Once Astrid knows the truth, she'll send
her soldiers at once. She'll save everyone.

Shiori

Seeing this man's death is just my punishment.
For thinking this island was necessary.

Shiori

But I can endure it. I will endure it. To
make sure I save as many as I can.

Finn

(Shiori... she's trying to convince herself.
She's desperately trying to hold herself back.)

Finn

(This is the right thing to do, isn't it?)

Finn

(Let this man die now, so we can build a
better future...)

Finn

...And that's everything we witnessed on
Outcast Isle.

Shiori

It was nothing like the final resting place
we had imagined.

Shiori

Everyone sent there was turned into
dragonfire.

Shiori

We returned without attempting a rescue
to ensure we could deliver this news.

Shiori

We trust the Rebellion to rescue the
prisoners who remain there.

Astrid

Of course we will. Yes, of course!
Those monsters...!

Astrid

They not only rush the living to their deaths,
but use their lives to make weaponry!

Astrid

Let us plan a raid on Outcast Isle at once.
This cruelty cannot go unpunished.

Astrid

We will seize the island and expose the
Vanguard for the true evil that they are!

Rebel A

Captain Astrid! Please forgive me, but you
must reconsider!

Shiori

Reconsider...?

Astrid

Speak. The Rebellion is an open forum.
We are no oppressor, unlike the Vanguard.

Rebel A

A-as you wish...

Rebel A

If they speak truly, then liberating Outcast
Isle would result in losing the dragonfire!

Rebel A

I understand we must stop the Vanguard,
but the undead...

Raleigh

...the dragonfire is the last trump card for
those who aren't skilled warriors.

Raleigh

Without dragonfire, many people will be left
unable to resist the undead.

Finn

(That... might be true.)

Finn

(Back home, only flame users like Maxima
and Astrid could fend off the undead.)

Raleigh

I understand your anger. What they've done
is... disgusting. Completely unforgivable.

Raleigh

But can we really leave people defenseless
against the undead?

Raleigh

We need to think carefully about this.

Rebel B

Are you suggesting we allow the Vanguard
to continue their barbaric violence?!

Rebel C

Stripping them of dragonfire is a strategic
advantage for us, too!

Rebel A

Maybe we can revisit the issue once we've
found another means to defeat the undead...

Rebel B

But they're killing people right now!
Innocents are being slaughtered!

Finn

Whoa... everyone, calm down! Please!

Astrid

Silence!

Finn

Astrid...!

Astrid

Allow me to extend my own opinion.

Astrid

There is a greater threat to the people of
Last Bastion than the undead.

Astrid

Starvation. Families in the slums are forced
to survive on the Vanguard's stale leftovers.

Finn

(...Lucelle...)

Astrid

Yet, the citizens endure this treatment.

Astrid

They starve, but none of them will slaughter
their brethren and feast on their flesh.

Astrid

Even in suffering, they maintain their
dignity.

Rebellion Men

...

Astrid

Dragonfire is born from the sacrifice
of the living.

Astrid

Using that to preserve your own life is no
different from consuming your neighbor!

Astrid

The Vanguard is lying to the people. They
make their weapons with innocent blood.

Astrid

No matter the justification, their actions are
unconscionable. Unforgivable.

Astrid

And if we abandon our morals for our own
advantage... are we truly any better?

Rebel A

...the captain's right.

Rebel B

Captain Astrid! Let us launch an all-out
raid on Outcast Isle!

Rebel C

Let's show them our pride as rebels! Show
the world we're not like the Vanguard!

Finn

(Wow... her speech united everyone.)

Raleigh

...

Finn

(But Raleigh doesn't seem convinced. And
for some reason, my heart feels heavy too.)

Finn

(I don't want to let that tragedy continue
either, but... why do I feel so anxious?)

[Mission 9-1-4]

Astrid

Thank you for coming, you three. I want to
talk with you, as former Vanguard members.

Shiori

We'll tell you everything we know.

Astrid

Thank you. What I want to ask is where the
dragonfire is being stored.

Astrid

I had you destroy the hidden weapon caches.

Astrid

And I thought a majority of the dragonfire
would've been disposed of, but...

Astrid

That couldn't have been all of it.

Shiori

Yeah... the amount we found couldn't
compare to the standing army's supply.

Finn

Sorry, I just joined the Vanguard recently,
so I don't know anything myself.

Shiori

...I don't know much either. Just that the
Vanguard hid most of its stores away.

Raleigh

Um... I might know where the rest of those
stores are, actually.

Shiori

You do?!

Raleigh

Y-yeah. But my information is old. I don't
know if it's still at the same place...

Astrid

Tell us what you know. We'll take any
information you have.

Raleigh

There are ballistas along the walls in
Last Bastion.

Finn

Ballistas?

Raleigh

They're giant bowguns. Shiori, did you notice
any explosions when we fought outside?

Shiori

Now that you mention it, I think I did...
I just thought someone was using dragonfire.

Raleigh

You're half right. The ballistas can launch
stone casks, filled with dragonfire.

Raleigh

With a direct hit, you can burn an entire
undead force up at once.

Raleigh

And once they burn, they revive all the way
back at the Pyre.

Raleigh

It's a great way to buy time.

Astrid

And to prevent the walls from being
overwhelmed.

Shiori

Then, is the dragonfire stored somewhere
near the ballistas?

Raleigh

Yes. The casks are stored atop the walls.

Raleigh

They're divided between the ballistas, so each
one can be refilled at a moment's notice.

Raleigh

If you want to steal the dragonfire at the same
time as the raid on Outcast Isle...

Raleigh

You'll need to divide your men.

Shiori

Raleigh, how did you know about all this?

Raleigh

I worked on the walls back when I was in
the Stonemasons' Guild.

Raleigh

I couldn't tell you because... well, it's highly
classified information.

Raleigh

Besides, I believed in Ludmilla's justice.
I never would've leaked her secrets before.

Astrid

But you trust us now, and that's why
you're willing to disclose this?

Raleigh

I suppose so.

Astrid

Thank you, Raleigh. We'll assault both the
island and the wall at the same time.

Astrid

Can you give us more details? Again,
anything you can remember will do.

Raleigh

I'm telling you, it's pretty outdated...
but I'll do my best.

Astrid

Thank you. Now, let's modify our strategy.

Astrid

Shiori, Finn, join our meeting, if you will.
The soldiers need your scouting report.

Finn

Right, we'll tell you everything.

Astrid

...that should do it. This has become quite
a large-scale operation.

Astrid

It will take almost all of our funds, connections,
and resources to complete...

Shiori

But it'll be worth it. We'll have more help
once the Vanguard's crimes come to light.

Astrid

Indeed. Let's hurry and gather our funds.
This is no simple task.

Astrid

We will need to ready our uniforms, organize
our troops, forge additional documents...

Astrid

Raleigh, I would appreciate your help
as a commanding officer.

Raleigh

Me?!

Astrid

You have the information we need, and you're
a cautious man. I know you're capable.

Astrid

Finn, Shiori. The Vanguards know you well.
Sending you to infiltrate would be pointless.

Astrid

I have a more important job for you. We will
be seizing large quantities of dragonfire...

Astrid

And you two will be responsible for their safe
disposal. It's a simple, but important task.

Astrid

Now, Raleigh, please meet with the others.
You'll have much to talk about.

Raleigh

O-okay... I'll see you two later, then.

Shiori

Be careful, Raleigh.

Astrid

Finn and Shiori, let's discuss the details.
First, to dispose of the dragonfire...

Astrid

I want you to open the flasks and pour the
contents into the waterways.

Astrid

Just like the weapon caches. It'll be difficult
for the enemies to retrieve diluted dragonfire.

Astrid

And it'll serve as a proper water burial for
those who lost their lives in its creation.

Astrid

Put their stolen souls to rest, surrounded
by calming waters... I'm counting on you.

Finn

Have you gotten this cask already?

Shiori

No, not that one yet. Can you do it?

Finn

Sure. Give me just one second...

Finn

Alright. That's the last one for today, I think.

Shiori

...

Finn

Shiori... you're being quiet again. Is
something bothering you?

Shiori

It's nothing, really...

Finn

Come on. You know you can tell me
anything.

Finn

Or is it something I wouldn't understand?

Shiori

N-Not at all! I know you understand me,
Finn. You're my last, best hope.

Finn

R-Right. I've heard you say that a few times
now, but it's still a little embarrassing...

Shiori

...my mind's just full of absurd anxiety.
But will you still listen?

Finn

Of course. It'll make you feel better to let
it out.

Shiori

...this canal flows towards the outside of the
fortress, all the way to the sea.

Shiori

The people who were turned into dragonfire
will finally find peace in the vast ocean.

Shiori

I've used dragonfire countless times. I've set
countless undead aflame.

Shiori

I may not have known, but what I did was
repulsive. I've added to Ludmilla's murders.

Shiori

I want to atone for my sins... so I want to
send all the dragonfire out to sea.

Shiori

No matter the cost, I want to destroy as
much of this vile stuff as I can.

Finn

I know how you feel. It's almost like I'm
trying to wash the blood off my hands here.

Finn

I can only pray the victims will find peace
out there in the waves.

Shiori

Thank you. Anyway, I'm sorry for being so
gloomy.

Finn

There's nothing to apologize for. Now, let's
sink the casks into the water too.

Shiori

Right.
...Hup!!

Shiori

Okay, let's go back. We've got more work
waiting for us tomorrow, too!

Finn

...
...Shiori!

Shiori

What is it?

Finn

...About the dragonfire. I do regret using
it, but that wasn't all I wanted to say.

Shiori

What do you mean...?

Finn

That night, at the cathedral... a rebel
soldier gave me a flask of dragonfire.

Finn

If I had used it then... I keep thinking. I
might have stopped Ludmilla before...

Shiori

...

Finn

I'm sorry. I had the chance to end the battle,
and I didn't. It's my fault Hajime died.

Shiori

Hey, Finn. Please, stop.

Finn

Huh...?

Shiori

Thanks for trying to cheer me up. But it's
okay.

Shiori

You don't have to make up excuses on my
behalf.

Finn

Don't say that! That's not it, Shiori, I—!

Shiori

Finn, I said stop!

Finn

...

Shiori

Hajime died because I was careless. Neither
of us can change that now.

Shiori

Having you here to comfort me... that's
enough comefort for me. I'll be fine.

Shiori

Now... let's head back to the base.

Finn

...Shiori.

Finn

(Shiori doesn't want me to suffer.)

Finn

(She's trying to shield me from the
responsibility of Hajime's death.)

Finn

(Protecting those around her... is that how
she withstands all this suffering?)

Shiori

Come on! It's getting late.

Finn

...are you really okay, Shiori?

Shiori

I said I'm fine. Thanks for thinking of me,
though.

Finn

(She doesn't look fine at all. She doesn't,
but...)

Finn

(I'm... powerless. I don't know what to say.)

[Mission 9-1-5]

Shiori

Finn! Raleigh's back! The raid was a
success!

Finn

Thank goodness... welcome back, Raleigh!

Raleigh

I'm exhausted. The pressure felt like
it was going to crush me flat.

Shiori

But you pulled it off! You did great!

Astrid

Listen well, everyone! The raid on
Outcast Isle was a success!

Astrid

We rescued all the prisoners, and rid the
island of the Vanguard's evil!

Astrid

In addition, we have disposed of all the
dragonfire on the walls, just as planned!

Astrid

Let us drink in celebration!
Tonight, we feast!

Rebels

Yaaaaaaaaaah!!!

Rebel A

This is wonderful... My ol' mum can
finally rest in peace.

Rebel B

Our enemies have lost their weapons! I guess
the final battle's comin'... I'm so nervous.

Rebel C

You idiot, just enjoy yourself! It's a feast!
Drink up! Cheers, to Captain Astrid!

Shiori

Thank you for all your hard work, everyone!
I heard about what happened on the island!

Rebel A

It's thanks to you and Finn's information!
Cheers to the two of you!

Finn

(She's trying to keep the mood light. This is
a joyous occasion. I should do the same...)

Raleigh

...

Finn

Raleigh? You're not drinking?

Raleigh

Oh it's you, Finn. Yeah, I just can't seem to
get anything past my lips.

Finn

Yeah, me neither. I don't know why, but I
feel weirdly restless.

Raleigh

C'mon, let's sit. I know you don't have much
reason to like me, but let's talk it out.

Finn

Right. And you have something on your mind
too, don't you?

Raleigh

...I can't stop thinking about the dragonfire.
Should we really have tossed it all out?

Finn

Well, once we learned how it was made, we
couldn't just let it go on, right?

Raleigh

Yeah. I know it was the right thing to do,
morally speaking.

Raleigh

But when I think about what's ahead of us...
I'm scared, man.

Raleigh

I'm just a footsoldier. I've got no special
powers to stop the undead...

Raleigh

I know we're in a revolution, but after all this
is over, we still have a war to win.

Raleigh

Besides, dragonfire's a powerful weapon.
Anyone who can throw a bottle can use it.

Raleigh

It's a dangerous resource, so why hasn't
Ludmilla reacted to this yet?

Finn

You're right. We haven't seen even a hint
of a counterattack, huh?

Raleigh

The Vanguard monitor every last crumb
in the city. All the dragonfire goes missing,

Raleigh

and you think Ludmilla hasn't noticed that?

Raleigh

I was sure Ludmilla would ride down our
necks at any moment up on those walls.

Raleigh

That's why I went along. But no, there was
nothing. It just doesn't feel right.

Finn

You're amazing, Raleigh. I was worried, but
I couldn't put those worries into words.

Raleigh

Stop it. It's just because I'm an
overthinking coward.

Finn

That's not true. You're just looking at the
big picture.

Finn

All I could do was distract myself by watching
the dragonfire pour out of the flasks.

Raleigh

...wait a minute. 'Pour?'

Finn

Huh? Yeah. Shiori and I were tasked with
pouring the dragonfire into the canals.

Raleigh

Into the canals?! Why would you ever
pour dragonfire into the canals?!

Finn

Huh...? Didn't Astrid tell you? We were
disposing of it...

Raleigh

Astrid told me you would be burying it
underground, casks and all!

Raleigh

Those casks are warded against explosions.
It's a safety feature.

Raleigh

I told Astrid that! So why would she have you
pour the dragonfire into the water?!

Finn

What?!

Raleigh

This is bad. The dragonfire is going to flow
along the waterways, into the city...!

Finn

But... it's like gunpowder, isn't it? Won't it
be useless after being diluted in water...?

Raleigh

No, it's much, much worse than gunpowder.

Raleigh

It doesn't weaken in water. It's just going
to spread through the city!

Raleigh

If something triggers an explosion... all of
Last Bastion will be caught in the blast!

Finn

No...! Why would Astrid...?!

Astrid

I would like to propose a toast.

Raleigh

Astrid...?

Astrid

To all those who were sacrificed.
To all my loyal companions.

Astrid

Thanks to you all, my goal is nearly realized.
My revenge is at hand!

Finn

Revenge...? Astrid, what are you talking
about?

Astrid

Come, raise your glasses, my dear allies.
To you, at least, I grant a painless death.

Shiori

W-What?! This is—

Shiori

Hnngh!

Raleigh

Shiori, what's wrong?! Shiori!

Shiori

I...I can't move...
I...I can...thpeak...

Rebel A

Urgh! Grgh?! Wh-What is this...?!

Finn

Everyone else, too?!

Raleigh

It's poison! We haven't eaten yet, so that's
why we can still move...!

Astrid

You have done well. To the end of humanity,
and the beginning of eternity... Cheers!

Undead Army

...!

Rebel B

Agh...! How are there undead here...?!

Rebel C

Stop! Don't come closer! Graaagh...
Aaaaah!

Raleigh

Undead?! Astrid! Are you...?!

Astrid

Haha...
Hahaha!

Finn

Astrid's... undead too?! No...
NO!!

Raleigh

It's an explosion above ground! The
dragonfire has started to erupt!

Finn

We have to get to the surface! The walls
are crumbling...! Shiori, come with me!

Shiori

F-Finn... Raleigh... I... can't... mo...

Finn

I'll carry you. I can't let you die here!
Hajime would never forgive me!

Shiori

So I.. .am... a bur... den... once...
again...

Astrid

My apologies, but you will die here.
Along with the rest of Last Bastion.

Finn

Astrid... please, don't make us do this.
Move aside.

Astrid

I refuse. This is no longer about the
Vanguard or the Rebellion.

Astrid

All that live will become like me...
Endless, and eternal.

Astrid

You fools. If you had eaten like the rest,
your deaths would have been painless.

Raleigh

Damn it... guess I've got no choice.
Come on, then, freak!

Finn

Raleigh! Let me—!

Raleigh

No! You need to protect Shiori!
Don't worry. I won't lose to that thing!

Raleigh

I'm here because I want to do what's right.
I'm not gonna give up that easily!

Raleigh

Go, Finn! You can slip past her now!

Astrid

Do you really think you can hold me off
all by yourself?

Astrid

There is no safety outside the walls.
Inside them, only a sea of flames.

Astrid

Lay down your weapons, and I will at least
make your deaths quick.

Raleigh

Finn, what are you waiting for?! Go!!

Finn

But what about you?!

Raleigh

I'll be fine! You need to take Shiori and...
you two must survive!

Shiori

No... Raleigh... I don't...want...any more...
people... to die...

Finn

That's right! Escape with us, Raleigh!

Raleigh

Gaaaah, enough already! Just go!! Let me
repent for my sins here!

Finn

...I'm useless! I haven't saved anyone!
Not Hajime, not Shiori, not Lucelle...

Finn

Not Ludmilla, not Astrid... not even Rizette!
But I...!

Raleigh

I couldn't care less about any of that!

Finn

...!

Raleigh

It's just as you said! You're naïve, reckless
and thoughtless...

Raleigh

You're an idiot whose head's filled with fancy
dreams and unrealistic beliefs!

Raleigh

You're always dreaming, spouting nonsense
and worrying about things you can't change!

Raleigh

You rush to take care of other people, without
a thought to spare for yourself!

Raleigh

You're not a pragmatist like Hajime, or a
coward like me. But...

Raleigh

That's why you'll be able to save the people
I couldn't.

Raleigh

You made me believe a peaceful world is
possible, Finn!

Raleigh

I trusted the wrong person once already.
So please...

Raleigh

Show me I've picked the right one this time!

Astrid

...sigh. How long will you keep up this
pointless struggle?

Raleigh

Darn it...! I can't hold her off for long!
Go! Now!

Finn

Raleigh...

Finn

Fine... I'll shoulder your trust!
And Hajime's, too! All of it!!

Raleigh

My hope's with you now...
Finn... Shiori...!

Astrid

How unsightly. You try to speak with pride,
but your knees are shaking.

Raleigh

That's fine. I'll just have to kill you here,
so no one will ever know.

Astrid

You've done well, playing the hero for
this long.

Astrid

Hope... such a thing never existed in this
world. Only the endless cycle of eternity.

Astrid

I will send you to the Pyre, still clinging to
your empty hope.

Raleigh

Come at me! I don't have any special power,
and I'm not strong like Shiori...

Raleigh

But I'll show you what a cornered human
can do!

Shiori

...Finn...

Finn

Shiori! You're awake!

Shiori

I'm... shaking? And I feel so weak...
What... what happened to me...?

Finn

Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you, but we
have to hurry. We have to escape.

Shiori

E...scape...?

Shiori

...Where are we?

Shiori

What happened? Why are the walls...
on fire...?

Shiori

Where's Raleigh?!

Finn

...Raleigh stayed behind to buy us time.

Shiori

What...?

Finn

The dragonfire we dumped in the water
flowed into the city, and... exploded.

Shiori

No...no, that can't...! You mean... we sent a
bomb into the city...?

Finn

...Last Bastion's walls have fallen. It's not
defensible anymore.

Finn

We need to get away. The fire's spreading
fast. It'll consume us too if we don't run.

Shiori

...Finn. I want you to bring me somewhere.

Shiori

Bring me to Hajime's and my homeland.
To where the relic sleeps...

Shiori

To the fallen Kingdom of Sanga.

Shiori

The legendary relic that can send an undead
to eternal rest... is hidden there...

Finn

Don't force yourself to speak. Just tell me
which direction I should run.

Shiori

...northeast...

Finn

Okay.

Finn

Let's go... to your homeland, Shiori.