Brave soldiers, I must ask a
favor of you.
Please deliver Lombardia from
evil.
I have prepared this to help
free my country...
May God be with you.
Brave soldiers, I must ask a
favor of you.
Please deliver Lombardia from
evil.
I cannot offer assistance,
but please, heed my plea.
O-Oh, no... That hideous
strength...
D-Don't come near me with such
a terrible thing!
Begone from here!
May God be with you.
Hey! That's my diary!
I lost it when I went
exploring last time...
Thank you!
This is nothing special, but
you can have it anyway.
Thanks for bringing this back!
You're the best!
I dropped my diary when I went
exploring last time.
I hope no one reads it...
W-Who are you? What's that
horrible thing...43
Stay away from my daughter
with that thing!
Get out! Take that awa3C from
here at once!
Thanks for bringing it back!
Looks like they're getting
some shuteye...
It seems everyone is asleep...
They must be sleeping...
Nighty-night, humans!
I expect they're asleep.
I'm sure they're sleeping.
They must be asleep...
They're all asleep.
They're sleeping.
Looks like everyone's fast
asleep.
They must be sleeping...
Welcome, brave soldiers, to my
magic shop.
My powers can take that Mana
Stone and rusted sword...
...And turn them into something
wonderful!
Watch this!
Abracadabra... Alakazam!
It's ready now.
That sword gives its wielder
magical powers.
Make good use of it! Bye now!
Welcome to my magic shop.
Do you have a Mana Stone and
a rusted sword?
Too bad! I can make something
out of those two.
Not that it matters, since you
don't have them...
Welcome to my magic shop.
My powers can take that Mana
Stone and rusted sword...
...And turn them into something
wonderful! Although...
I probably shouldn't. You
don't look brave enough.
Show a little more backbone,
and I'll make it for you!
Welco... What is that43
Th-That's a dangerous relic
you're walking around with.
Bringing it into a magic
shop isn't a great idea...
Get rid of that thing as soon
as possible!
That sword gives its wielder
magical powers.
Make good use of it! Bye now!
It's closed...
The sign says it opens at
night.
Hmm... They aren't open during
the day.
It's closed.
The sign says it's open7C at
night.
Looks like it's closed during
the day.
They're not open during the
day...
Oh, I see... It only opens at
night.
It opens at night.
Does the owner just sleep all
day or what?
Hmm... They aren't open during
the day.
Welcome to my pharmacy. Nice
to meet you.
Here, I mix different kinds
of medicine.
What can I do for you today?
Ah, I see you have a Rokon
Skull and a poisonous viper.
I can use those to make a
special medicine. Want some?
Heheh... It's done. Here you go.
Understand, this medicine
isn't for kids under 18.
Be sure to follow the
directions on the label.
Welcome to my pharmacy. Nice
to meet you.
Here, I mix different kinds
of medicine.
I'm particularly good at
making the... "special" stuff.
W-Who are you guys?
That awful power... L-Leave me
this instant!
Oh, you got some? Be sure to
follow the directions.
Welcome, pilgrims, to this
humble church.
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
Devote every day to His
worship...
W-What's that43 I-It pulses
with unholy energy...
Save me, O Lord!
Welcome, brave soldiers, to
this humble church.
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
I, too, can see into your
souls...
............
Oh, what a pure maiden!
Take this to protect you from
immoral things.
Remember... God is always
watching.
Meditate daily on God's love...
Welcome to our humble
church.
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
Meditate daily on God's love...
Ahhh! W-What's that43 It's
the devil's sign!
Oh, God! Please save me!
Welcome, brave soldiers, to
this humble church.
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
............
Hmm... You are strong enough on
your own.
The Lord need not intervene
in your case.
Continue with your journey,
and may God be with you.
Here for nighttime devotion?
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
............
Hmm... You seem to be having
difficulties.
Ask for the Lord's help, and
ye shall receive. First...
Hand me the Dark Matter.
Take this.
This is quite strong, with
dark properties.
The blade's sharpness is very
attractive...
Here for nighttime devotion?
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
............
Hmm... You seem to be having
difficulties.
I would ask you to accept the
Lord's help, but...
I can do nothing without Dark
Matter.
The road will be hard, but
you must walk it on your own.
Ahhh! W-What's that43 It's
the devil's sign!
Oh, God! Please save me!
Here for nighttime devotion?
O stray sheep... God is
all-seeing.
Meditate daily on God's love.
That Mardym... He's too good...
There's no benefits to working
under Joachim.
Now Mardym, he's a smart one.
He hooked up with Juvelon...
Now he's got the Empire on
his side.
That Mardym's got all the
angles covered.
That Mardym's got all the
angles covered.
I'm too weak to be as truly
wicked as he is.
Looks like they're getting
some shuteye...
It seems everyone is asleep...
They must be sleeping...
Nighty-n2C ght, humans!
I expect they're asleep.
I'm sure they're sleeping.
They must be asleep...
They're all asleep.
They're sleeping.
Looks like they've all turned
in for the night.
They must be sleeping...
I'm an orphan. Pope Joachim
has always been kind to us.
But, that Mardym is cruel to
the poor.
He threatens violence to those
who don't agree with him.
Pope Joachim is way better!
So, please help our Pope.
Pope Joachim is way better!
So, please help our Pope.
I won't let you harm His
Eminence!
You're a pathetic pawn of
that old man...!
May God save you.
Ugh!
Take that!
L-Lord... Smite this heretic!
Feel the wrath of God!
Yikes!
How do you like that!
L-Lord... Smite this heretic!
Feel the wrath of God!
Now you've done it!
Withdraw your soldiers!
Sinful harlot... How dare you
strike a disciple of God!
Feel the wrath of God!
Ugh...!
Feel my blade, villain!
L-Lord... Smite this heretic!
Feel the wrath of God!
I... I can still fight!
Did I get him43
Kn-Know your place, demon...!
Begone, demon!
Owww!
Had enough yet, or do I need
to keep going?
Kn-Know your place, witch...!
Ow... How dare you!
Justice lies with God's
chosen!
What a faker... You're the
lowest of the low.
Silence, heretic...!
Tch... I'll remember this.
Your sins will find you out,
heretic!
Hah!
You dare stand against God43
Tch... That was careless...
You'll pay for your sins!
Take this!
You dare stand against God43
Feel the w35 ath of God!
N-Now you're gonna get it!
I never miss...
How sinful, taking up arms
against a disciple of God!
...Tch.
Justice lies with God's
chosen!
Your Eminence, Mardym has
withdrawn.
This army is sadly suited for
the new age of Fantasinia...
St. Meriata is directly ahead.
We shall press the attack.
Then, so be it.
May God bless you all...
So, this is St. Meriata.
Doesn't look so holy to me.
It's the head temple of the
religion of Meria.
Well, if you're not a believer,
it all looks kinda silly.
Just a bunch of power grabs
masked behind God's name.
Hell, I may be a thief, but
at least I'm honest about it.
If Father was still in power,
this might not have happened...
What, you think so?
Wasn't he the one who gave the
Empire their chance to attack?
Esq. Milanor! That is enough!
It's alright, Durant. What
Milanor says is true...
A kingdom cannot be led on
ideals alone.
Attacks from without are not
the only reason nations fall...
When I become queen in the
Holy Land, I must do better.
Maybe not immediately, but if
I keep trying, maybe one day...
............
How's it look, Kylier?
There's armed troops all over
the place.
We must clear them out first...
Mardym's Holy Cross is at the
forefront!
Is he trying to regain his
honor? O, wayward son...
All troops, advance!
Cardinal Juvelon! The Joachim
sect's army is coming!
M-Mardym! Are you sure about
this43
Fear not, Cardinal. I'll
vanquish our foes.
B-But, they have made it this
far...
Joachim has the Royal Army on
his side, too...
They are but a makeshift army.
How could such a loose alliance
be a match for us?
Don't forget, we have Amareus
as well.
Never mind God, Cardinal77
trust in me.
A-Alright. I'll leave it in
your hands.
(...The Imperial Army is
backing my efforts.)
(My alliance with Juvelon is,
I think, no longer needed.)
(Soon, Lombardia will be
mine...)
Mardym! Return this land to
Pope Joachim!
I will not, faithless dogs!
You will learn to fear God!
I will have you step aside!
Hmh... Think you can make me?
Juvelon! I will countenance
your sins no longer!
I-I didn't do anything! It's
not my fault!
You won't get away!
Silence, faithless dogs!
You will learn to fear God!
I've got no problem with
you, so move aside!
Hmh... Brave words.
So, you're the one in charge
of all this?
N-No! It's all Mardym's fault,
not mine!
I'll get you this time, old
man!
Conceited brat! God, give me
strength to slay this heretic...
Leave God outta this and fight
me with your own strength!
You seem like you know your
way around a fight...
Hmh... How cute.
W-Why you...! I'll make you
eat those words!
So, you're the one pulling
the strings, huh43
No, not me! This whole thing
is Mardym's doing...
What a pathetic excuse...
Surrender, foul Archbishop!
We are all mortal in the eyes
of God... Even you, princess!
Come 31 ear me, and I shall
strike you down!
Hmh... Think you can do it,
girl?
Please, surrender!
S-Stop! It's Mardym you
want, not me!
Prepare yourself, Archbishop!
I cannot die here... It is
not God's will.
Stand down, milady!
Hmh... I won't let you near
Cardinal Juvelon...
Stand down, Cardinal!
I don't know anything! Please!
You must believe me...!
I won't forgive you, you
nasty man!
I need no forgiveness from
the likes of you, demon!
Are you a bad person, too...?
Hmh... Well, what do you think?
You're a bad person, right?
N-No, that's not true... I
didn't do anything bad!
Fiend who defies God... I shall
teach you a lesson.
Still think you can fight me?
What are you going to do?
Fight us?
Hmh... I believe that's plan.
H-Help me! I didn't know
anything about this, I swear!
Stop sniveling...
Still fighting? Your loss is
inevitable.
Silence, heretic!
You're aware your chances of
winning are next to nothing?
Hmh... Even so, it's the only
game in town.
Why not simply forfeit now?
H-Help me! I didn't know
anything about this!
Don't you know that God is
watching43
If God is omniscient, then he
sees you too...
I prefer not to fight women...
Hmh... This should be easy,
then.
H-Help me! I didn't know
anything about this!
Your clothing says otherwise...
For heaven's sake, man,
you're covered in gold.
Still got some fight left in
you, eh, Mr. Monk?
Blasphemer! Feel the wrath of
God!
So, you'35 e the Cardinal's
pet assassin?
That's right. So?
I see... So, you're the boss
here.
I didn't do anything! It's all
Mardym's fault!
Where is the Empire when I
need them most43
They must no longer need you.
So... A fellow assassin.
Hmh... We've both got a taste
for blood, I guess.
H-Help me! All my treasures
are yours! Please!
I'm not interested. Surrender
now.
Hey, what's this growing on
the tree?
Something is growing on the
tree...
Hmm? This is...
Something's growing on the
tree!
Ooh! This looks delicious...
Hmm, what do we have here...?
Looks like this is a fruit-
bearing tree.
Hey, something's growing on
this tree.
What is this...?
There's fruit on the tree.
What's this growing on the
tree?
Hm? This is...
I am a master alchemist.
If you've come here, you must
have met my pupil.
Your army has the potential to
save this country.
Give me that Lost Material and
Stardust Hourglass...
I'll show you what I can do...
Haaaaaaaaaaah!
This substance alters its
shape over time.
Slowly, gradually, it will
develop...
Eventually, it will recover
its true form and power.
However, there's no guarantee
what that might be.
Only time will reveal its
true nature, good or bad.
I am a master alchemist.
You seem to be having a hard
time out there.
I'd like to demonstrate my
magnificent skill, but...
At present, there's nothing
I can do for you.
Things may be hard, so I
apologize. Good luck.
I am a master alchemist.
Do you have Lost Material and
a Stardust Hourglass?
I'd like to demonstrate my
skill, but maybe not...
Excuse me, but please don't
bring such a thing in here.
That thing's tremendous power
interferes with my methods.
Feel free to come back once
you've gotten rid of it.
This substance alters its
shape over time.
Slowly, gradually, it will
develop...
Eventually, it will recover
its true form and power.
However, there's no guarantee
what that might be.
Only time will reveal its
true nature, good or bad.
Hey, what's this growing on
the tree?
Something is growing on the
tree...
Hmm? This is...
Something's growing on the
tree!
Ooh! This looks delicious...
Hmm, what do we have here...?
Looks like this is a fruit-
bearing tree.
Hey, something's growing on
this tree.
What is this...?
There's fruit on the tree.
What's this growing on the
tree?
Hm? This is...
Mardym, h-help me! I don't
want to die!
Sniveling wretch... You're of
no use to me now.
Your role is over!
W-What...? You were... using me43
Ugh...
About time that archbishop
showed his true colors!
What now, holy man? Still
think you can fight us?
You've got no puppets left!
Grr... I can't throw my life
away here...
Farewell, infidels!
I don't want to diiie!
Cardinal Juvelon!
...Take me with you!
Urgh!
Uhh...
Hrrrngh... God, huh... How...
stupid...
Feel the power of a Temple
Knight!
Ugh...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Urgh!
F28 el the power of a Temple
Knight!
S-Stop! Please! Nooo!
Stay back! D-Don't come near
me!
Urgh!
Move outta my way!
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Of course not!
Time to surrender!
Stop! Don't hurt me!
Stay away! D-Don't come near
me!
Hey, that hurt!
How do you like that!
Ugh...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Now you've done it!
How do you like that!
Stop! No!
Stay away! D-Don't come any
closer!
Now you've done it!
Lay down your weapons!
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Ugh...!
Withdraw your men!
Nooo! Don't hurt me!
N-Nooo! I don't want to die!
Ugh...!
See the strength of a Royal
Knight!
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
This is nothing...!
See the strength of a Royal
Knight!
Nooo! Stop!
S-Stop! Mardym's the one you
want!
...You'll never emerge
victorious!
Did I get her43
Ugh...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Owww!
Gotcha!
N-No! I don't want to die!
S-Stop! This is all Mardym's
fault!
Owww!
Had enough, or do I need to
keep going?
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
...This lady's pretty tough!
Had enough, or do I need to
keep going?
Nooo! That's enough! Don't
hurt me!
Ow... How dare you!
I really don't know anything,
I swear!
...Had enough yet?
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Tch... I'll remember this.
...Had enough yet?
Stop! Don't hurt me!
Stay away! D-Don't come near
me!
Tch... I'll remember this.
Hah!
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
Tch... That was careless...
Hah!
Why are you attacking me43 I
haven't done anything!
Tch... That was careless...
S-Stop46 It's all Mardym's
fault!
Take this!
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
N-Now you're gonna get it!
Take this!
Nooo! Don't hurt me!
Stay away! D-Don't come near
me!
N-Now you're gonna get it!
I never miss...
Tch...!
Hmh... Is that all?
...Tch!
I never miss...
Nooo! Don't hurt me!
...Tch!
N-No! I don't want to die!
Cardinal Juvelon...
Forgive... me.
No...! Amareus! Don't die!
Don't leave me here alone!
Your Eminence, we've secured
the tiara!
Saints be praised! Good work,
everyone.
Now, let us head to the Holy
Land.
I'll lead the way, Princess.
Hey Gordon, what're you guys
going to do now?
We'll resume our guard posts
in Lombardia.
We've been remiss in our
duties for too long.
Ahh... Well, take care, then.
Gordon! Give my regards to the
others when you return.
I am counting on you.
Yes, Your Eminence.
I'm outta here too, Milanor.
I ain't the princess'
nursemaid.
Huh? You're the one who
insisted on helping out...
Idiot! That's not the point
at all!
Let's go, Al!
Squawk!
...Kylier...
Leave her alone. She's just
being weird.
Princess Yggdra. Are you ready
to proceed?
We are.
You misunderstand... Only myself
and the royal family may enter.
Everyone else must wait here
until we return.
You gonna be okay, old man?
Need to borrow a weapon?
Be not afraid. Evil beings
cannot enter the Holy Land.
I'm going now, Milanor.
Alright, be careful. We'll be
right outside.
What43 That's...
The Imperial Army!
They must be here for... His
Eminence and the princess!
Lady Kylier!
Am I seeing this right? Is
that the Imperial Army43
And... the Emperor is with
them!
His Eminence and the princess
are in grave danger!
Lady Kylier, please, go warn
them of this threat!
B-But, what about you43
We'll stall them here. Now go!
Quickly, milady!
Alright, I'll be right back!
Stay on your toes, Gordon!
Milanor, we got trouble!
Kylier? Weren't you just
leaving?
Shut up, stupid! This is
important!
The Imperial Army... The Emperor
is coming this way!
What43 Dammit...!
Where are the Temple Knights43
They're holding 'em off, but...
I don't think they'll last.
Then...
Yggdra, go! We'll handle this!
Come, Princess, this is no
time to stand idly by.
We must hurry if their efforts
are not to go to waste.
B-But...!
Don't worry! If things look
bad, we'll cut and run. Go!
...Okay!
She's all yours, old man!
...Indeed. Be careful, all of
you. May God watch over you.
They're coming! Don't let
them through here!
Our main target is the
Emperor, so stay focused!
Hang in there, everyone!
Hold out until Yggdra arrives
at the Holy Land!
Crap! They broke through our
lines!
Get out of my way!
You're not getting by me!
Move it!
I won't let you pass!
This is as far as you go!
Do you think you can stop
me? Simpleton...
Do you have some kind of
death wish?
Huh? Didn't we give her
sort of a serious injury43
They c24 ught up43
Princess... You won't escape!
I won't let you escape!
Is there no limit to your
vengeance...?43
Emperor of Carnage, you will
not pass!
Get out of my way!
Lady Aegina43 I thought you
were injured...!
Move aside!
Nietzsche won't let you
pass!
Get out of my way, child!
Your eye is healed43 Huh...?
I can see the fear in your
eyes...
Weakling...! I'll teach you
your place!
I'm a slow learner... You'll
have to try pretty hard!
Move!
Weren't you injured43
I cannot let you pass.
Get out of my way, weakling!
She shouldn't be able to move
with that injury... Perplexing.
Frightened? Then, I suggest
you move aside.
Cease this foolishness,
Russell!
I can't let you through, Sir.
Stand aside, traitor!
You... Weren't you seriously
injured...43
If you want to get by, you'll
have to go through me.
Very well. I hope you've
lived life with no regrets...
Your eye is healed already43
That's impossible!
There's no use resisting...
Move out of the way!
...Now you've taken up their
cause as well?
They... trust me.
Hmph. Then, your fate is
sealed... Prepare to die.
I've been waiting to pay you
back for earlier!
General Aegina43 But... I'm
certain I hit you...!
You'll never lay hands on
His Eminence!
I shall crush the life out
of him, right after you!
Move it!
I won't let you through here!
Huh43 It's like hitting a
brick wall!
You cannot hope to defeat me!
Get out of my way!
Yikes!
Why43 It's not worki31 g!
It's useless!
Die!
Yikes!
How do you like that!
I felt nothing!
Get out of my way!
What the43 He's way stronger
than last time!
How do you like that!
Give up now!
Die!
Huh43 Was she always this
strong...43
Withdraw your men!
I felt nothing!
You still have a role to play,
princess!
Ugh...!
Withdraw your troops!
You're dreaming!
Prepare to die!
Ugh...!
I felt nothing!
Tch... Such incredible defensive
power...
What power...!
Stand aside if you don't want
to die!
I swore to protect the
Princess!
Give it up, knight... You're
finished!
Out of the way!
She's... strong!
It's not working43
Pathetic child! I told you to
move aside!
Get out of the way!
Owww!
Ahh! It's not working!
It's useless to resist us!
You're in the way!
Owww!
Huh43 I know I hit you...!
I felt nothing!
Ow... How dare you!
Stand aside if you don't want
to die!
What do I have to do to make
a dent in this girl...?
Nothing you do can hurt me!
Ow... How dare you!
Out of my way! Now!
No effect...? Curious...
Don't waste your time...
Cease this interference!
Tch... I'll remember this.
No effect? Strange...
Your pitiful attacks are
useless against us!
Out of my way! Now!
Tch... I'll remember this.
What43 B-But, I...
I felt nothing!
Tch... That was careless...
Your struggle is futile!
What43 B-But, I...
Weakling... I barely even
noticed!
Tch... That was careless...
Now, let us pass!
What...? I'm not even making a
scratch!
Pitiful worm!
You shall meet your doom here!
N-Now you're gonna get it!
What...? I'm not even making a
scratch!
I felt nothing!
You will let us pass!
N-Now you're gonna get it!
...Did I miss43
Your efforts are futile
against our might!
You will let us through, now.
...Tch!
...Did I miss43
It's no use! Just give up
already!
Out of the way! Now!
...Tch!
What... My strikes are
ineffective?
It's pointless to resist!
You will let us through, now.
Ugh!
Such formidable power...!
Stop this resistance at once!
Out of my way! Now!
Ugh!
I'll not let you reach
His Eminence!
Then, you shall die!
Yggdra, go! Now!
Let us proceed!
Everyone... Hang on just a
little longer...!
We're here!
Master Milanor, they have
safely reached the Holy Land!
Alright! Hang on, guys!
...Huh?
A-Ahhhhh...!
Y-Your Majesty! What's
wrong43
Your Majesty! Pull yourself
together!
The recoil from the awakening...
Did I overstrain myself...?
H-Huh43 What's going on43
I don't know, but they quit
attacking! Way to go, guys!
Now's our chance! Let's hit
'em right back!
Careful, Esq. Milanor... this
could be an Imperial trap.
They don't look like they're
faking to me...
I'd say this is real panic! We
can beat 'em now... Let's go!
C-Curses... Is this the end...43
Your Majesty!
Everyone, protect His Majesty
at all costs!
Brother! What's happened43
It's the Scarlet Princess!
General Emilia! His Majesty
is...!
Emilia... You're here...
Are you okay, brother43 I had
a te35 rible feeling...
I flew here as fast as I
could!
Ha... Emilia... Your prediction
was... correct...
Grr... Aahhh...!
B-Brother!
Your Majesty43 He's out cold!
General Emilia! Please take
His Majesty away from here!
We'll provide backup from
here!
Okay! I'm counting on you
guys!
Gulcasa's escaping!
Follow him! Don't let him go!
............
...This is...
Welheim, the Holy Land.
Many trials await you here.
Are you prepared, Princess?
...Yes.
Phew! That was too close...
Hey Milanor, how long you
gonna wait here?
Until she comes out.
Tch... How long's that gonna be?
How should I know43 Could be
half a day, could be a month...
I'm not gonna sit here and
twiddle my thumbs for a month!
I'm going home for now. Catch
you later, Milanor.
Let me know when she comes
out, okay?
C'mon, Al!
Squawk!
...As free-spirited as ever.
The altar is up ahead?
Indeed. The coronation will
be conducted there.
Now, allow me to prepare for
the ceremony. Wait here.
As you say.
(This is it...)
(I'm ascending the throne...
It's a little nerve-wracking...)
......43
Hm? Who's there43
You're... Rosary43
I don't understand... You were
defeated at Verlaine Hills...!
............
How has a lost soul entered
the Holy Land?
What is the meaning of this?
Hm? Who's there43
You're... Roswell43
I don't understand... You were
defeated at Verlaine Hills...!
............
How has a lost soul entered
the Holy Land?
What is the meaning of this?
I'm so sorry...!
I didn't... We di27 n't want to
kill anyone...!
...Ah...
Ankh...
You... In the way... Won't...
forgive...
But, that Ankh was...!
What...? The Holy Sword is...43
(What is this...?)
(I can feel Rosary's heart
through the sword...)
............
I... I need... power...
...You are not the Lady of the
White Rose I knew.
Just a mass of hatred and an
insatiable lust for power...
The good in you is gone, and
only a deep darkness remains...
W-Won't... forgive you...!
Eek!
...Am I forced to defeat you
once again...43
I'm so sorry...!
I didn't... We didn't want to
kill anyone...!
...Ah...
Ankh...
You... In the way... Won't...
forgive...
But, that Ankh was...!
What...? The Holy Sword is...43
(What is this...?)
(I can feel Roswell's heart
through the sword...)
............
I... I need... power...
...You are not the Lord of the
Black Rose I knew.
Just a mass of hatred and an
insatiable lust for power...
The good in you is gone, and
only a deep darkness remains...
W-Won't... forgive you...!
Eek!
...Am I forced to defeat you
once again...43
There's something growing
here...
This is...
...Ahhhh...
...Ahhhh...
Did I win...43
I defeated it, but... this
solves nothing.
War causes hatred. Hatred
causes wars...
An eternal wheel of suffering,
turned by rivers of blood...
What can stem the tide of
war?
The dead attacking you... It
may be one of the trials.
The ordeals are dictated by
heaven.
Unless you overcome them, you
cannot continue.
Now, let us head to the altar.
But, I...
What is the matter? Why do
you hesitate?
You are of royal blood. You
have a duty to the people.
Who else can bear the
responsibility of the crown?
............
Remember those who believe in
you, those who follow you...
Oh...
This problem is no longer
yours alone.
You must never forget that.
Do you understand, princess?
...Yes...
The Kingdom has faced many
crises in its history.
However, through the power of
this tiara and the Holy Sword...
The Kingdom overcame each of
them in turn.
The tiara and Holy Sword...
Fantasinia's divine relics...
Only those of royal blood can
harness their powers.
Through your veins flow the
last traces of that blood...
The Kingdom now faces an
unprecedented crisis.
The time has come to bestow
that power upon you.
Serve your kingdom under
the banner of justice.
Yggdra Yuril Artwaltz.
I now acknowledge you as
La Pucelle.
May God protect you!
Lift your head.
...You are now the rightful
sovereign of Fantasinia...
The Holy Sword acknowledges
you as La Pucelle...
Now, accept this.
You will gain the power of the
Holy Sword.
May the tiara and Holy Sword
be with you all of your life...
............
Hm43 Look out!
Ugh...!
Your Eminence! What's wrong...43
Oh, no...!
Your Eminence! Hold on!
Curses... I was a hair too late.
...Aegina43 Why are you here43
How did you enter the Holy
Land43
Only the Pope and those of
royal blood can enter...!
Think, princess! I must meet
one of those criteria, no?
That sword and tiara... I won't
let you 37 ake them, too!
You were the only one who
was officially acknowledged...
We were denied not only that
status, but our lives as well...
W-What are you talking about?
How we suffered to scrape by
with our lives...
You cannot begin to understand
our pain!
What are you saying43
A naive girl like you doesn't
deserve such privileges!
Justice would be to strip you
of that sword and crown!
I will end this here... Prepare
yourself!
Such indomitable resolve...!
What is it that drives her43
You... I will never accept you!
What43 What are you talking
about43
Please! Tell me the meaning
of this!
What's the use... Nothing will
change if I tell you now.
It's all too late!
Ugh...! Such resolve! At this
rate...
Ygg... dra...
Show the power you claimed...
By the Holy Sword...
The power I claimed... By the
Holy Sword...!
What43
In the name of La Pucelle...
Holy Sword! Light my path!
Aaaaaargh!
So, this is... The true power
of the Holy Sword...
The true power of the
Gran Centurio...
Wait! I must know something!
I... I refuse to accept this...!
............
Your Eminence, are you
alright43 Please, answer me!
...Y-You were brilliant...
Sovereign queen...
But, do not let your guard
down... I can hear... it...
Shh... Don't speak. I'll take
you outside immediately!
We'll treat your wounds there...
No... It is too late for me.
Listen... my new sovereign...
Can you hear it...?
The heartbeat of Brongaa...
Dragon of Purgatory...
Brongaa, the Dragon of
Pu35 gatory...?
At Lost Aries... The ritual of
Soul Unbinding...
Gulcasa has awakened the
sleeping dragon, Brongaa...
Brongaa is the emblem of
destruction.
It will bring disaster upon
the Kingdom... No, the world...
You need the power of the Holy
Sword. Only you... can do it...
Your Eminence! Pope Joachim!
Please, open your eyes...!
...Your Eminence...
Everyone! Thank goodness
you're alright!
You're late, princess!
I take it that everything
went as planned?
Er... Where is His Eminence?
...He has has passed away. He
fell to Aegina's blade.
Passed away...
Wait... What?
Only the royal family and the
Pope can enter, right?
So, uh, how did Aegina get in?
I don't know. But, it was
most assuredly Aegina.
Huh... You know, that's not all
that bothers me about her.
Elena got her good in the
right eye. We all saw it.
Yet, here she is looking like
nothing happened...
...Could she be some sort of
invincible demon...?
Don't talk nonsense.
She's as human as you or me.
...I suppose, but...
We shall return to the Kingdom
immediately.
Why? What's wrong?
The Empire is up to something
terrible. We must stop them.
It is time to launch our counter-
attack and end this war.
Then, we're finally...!
Our first target is the
Fortress of Ishnad.
We cannot reach the Empire
without passing through there.
Our first order of business,
then, is to control Ishnad!
As you wish, my Queen!
............
Princess, the Fortress of
Ishnad is just past here.
Durant, she's not a princess
anymore, remember?
She's the queen now.
It's alright. Please, continue
to call me Princess.
Won't that set a weird example
for the other soldiers...?
Only when the war is over, and
true peace arrives...
Only then can I call myself
sovereign of Fantasinia.
Well, if you say so. You're
the qu--I mean, princess.
Imperial units are stationed
in front of Ishnad!
Baldus' Guardian Knights are
protecting the castle gates!
The God of War! So, Bronquia's
Shield has taken defense.
The Guardian Knights are known
far and wide as elite warriors.
Sheesh, we're already off to
a rough start...
General Baldus! It's the Royal
Army!
So, they've come...
We must hold this gate. Stamp
them out, men!
Dammit! There's a cannon
mounted on the wall!
Those gates are the only way
through! Charge!
Hey, what's this...?
Is this thing safe to carry
around?
What's this?
I hope it doesn't explode.
Hm? What's this...?
Isn't this somewhat dangerous?
Hey, there's something here!
What'd happen if Nietzsche
hit this...?
Hmm, what do we have here...?
A defective shell...
Oh, there's something here.
It's not going to explode on
us, right?
What is this...?
Don't you think it's dangerous
to carry this around...?
I found something.
Huh? What's this?
Whoa, is this really safe?
It's no good, Yggdra! Their
defenses are just too tight!
He's correct, Princess! We
are o38 tclassed here!
I suggest we retreat to the
hills and reorganize!
Very well!
Everyone, fall back and
regroup in the hills!
Good thinking... We're out of
cannon range there. Retreat!
Hurry, everyone!
Fall back to the hills!
We're here for an inspection!
Cooperate or else!
W-What are you doing43
You dare resist us43 Teach him
a lesson, men!
Looks like they're getting
some shuteye...
It seems everyone is asleep...
They must be sleeping...
Nighty-night, humans!
I expect they're asleep.
I'm sure they're sleeping.
They must be asleep...
They're all asleep.
They're sleeping.
I'm an itinerant blacksmith.
I go wherever the mood takes
me, unbound to any city.
I see you have some
interesting stuff there.
An Element and a World Tree
Branch, huh?
It took guts to find these...
Let me see 'em.
A little of this, a little of
that, and hey presto...
There, all done. Take it.
You look like you oughtta be
able to handle this.
I'm an itinerant blacksmith.
I go wherever the mood takes
me, unbound to any city.
Do you have an Element and a
World Tree Branch?
If you did, I'd be able to
make something interesting...
You look like you oughtta be
able to handle this.
I'm an itinerant blacksmith.
I go wherever the mood takes
me, unbound to any city.
I see you have some
interesting stuff there.
Orichalcum, huh? Must've taken
guts to find this stuff...
Well, you'll be glad you did.
Let me 36 ee that...
A little of this, a little of
that, and hey presto...
There, all done. Take it.
You look like you oughtta be
able to handle this.
I'm an itinerant blacksmith.
I go wherever the mood takes
me, unbound to any city.
Would you happen to have any
Orichalcum on you?
If you had some, I'd be able
to make something interesting...
You look like you oughtta be
able to handle this.
I'm an itinerant blacksmith.
I go wherever the mood takes
me, unbound to any city.
From what I can tell, you're
in no shape to use my weapons.
Sorry about that. Come back
when you're feeling better.
Looks like no one's home.
They seem to be away.
There's no one here...
Hello? Anybody home?
They're not here.
Seems like no one's home.
Nobody's home...
They must be out right now.
Nobody's here.
Is everyone here?
Yeah, we all made it.
Alright, we should be safe
here for a while.
Their defense is impenetrable...
We need a plan.
Durant, call a meeting. We'll
hear from everyone.
It won't be possible to simply
force our way through...
How 'bout attacking them at
night?
That's what we always did at
Marduk Woods.
We're dealing with Baldus
here... The God of War.
Also called the Shield of
Bronquia, for obvious reasons.
Any defense he's in charge of
is guaranteed impregnable.
If I only had the Ankh...
If I had the Ankh...
............
Some tacticians we are...
You're pretty quiet there,
Elena. Got any suggestions?
Mm... But, I...
C'mon, you know the area,
right? Any ideas?
A direct assault will be
ineffective.
Tell us something we don't
know...
But... There is one thing...
Hmm?
A river flows near the
Fortress of Ishnad.
A floodgate was built to
contain the water level.
Then, how about we open those
floodgates...
We'll wash out the whole
fortress!
Then, what if we opened those
floodgates...
The river would wash out the
entire fortress.
...I get it.
Hm?
If we open that gate, the
river'll overflow.
The fortress would be flooded
out.
...And?
If we open that gate and flood
the fortress, then...
Is that possible?
I believe so. The rainy season
has just ended...
The water levels will be
dangerously high.
Durant, what do you think?
I suppose... it's worth a try.
Alright, we've got ourselves
a plan!
The floodgate's existence is
classified information.
Only a select few know it's
there.
I assume the Special Forces
were privy to it, then?
Alright, let's go. Elena, you
take point.
I'll go with you. Yggdra,
we'll need a diversion.
I understand. Leave it to me!
We should be fine if we get
there while it's dark.
Master Milanor. You trust me?
I'm an Imperial citizen.
You're not worried this is a
trap?
If it is, I guess I'm screwed,
huh? This is our only plan.
I'm not worried. Remember when
we were going to save Yggdra?
You were true to your word
then, right?
Y-Yes, but...
If this was a t35 ap, you coulda
sprung it a hundred times now.
But, you haven't. So I trust
you.
Plus, Yggdra's never doubted
you, and she's the boss.
............
Sheesh, I'd be in trouble if
this was a trap, though...
I have no idea where we are...
I'd be stranded here!
Haha... That's true.
General Baldus, the Royal Army
has crossed the bridge!
We'll cut off their retreat.
Destroy the bridge!
Yes, Sir!
We've got them where we want
them... Press the attack!
Princess Yggdra, the bridge...!
Our means of escape are gone.
We must keep them occupied
until the time comes.
Hold fast, everyone! Our goal
is to buy time!
Milanor, Elena... We're in your
hands now.
Good, now raise the fences!
Box the enemy in!
Yes, Sir!
Okay, we're ready.
...Everything is in place.
Alright! Then, lead the way!
Master Milanor, we must take
care to move only at night.
Moving during the day could
attract the guards' attention.
Yeah, good call.
Master Milanor, we shouldn't
move during the day.
...You're right. They mustn't
figure out what we're doing.
Elena, not now! We've gotta
wait until dark, remember?
Oh, yes... How could I forget?
There's a note on the door...
"I'll be gone for a while."
Guess he's not home.
There's a note...
It says, "I'll be gone for a
while."
Ah, a note on the door.
It says, "I'll be gone for a
while."
Hey, it's a note...
It says, "I'll be gone for a
while." Awww...
There's a note here...
"I'll be gon28 for a while."
Oh, there's a note...
It says, "I'll be gone for a
while."
There's a note...
It reads, "I'll be gone for a
while."
Oh, they left a note.
Let's see... "I'll be gone for a
while."
The note says the owner won't
return for a while.
We must take caution.
If they figure out what we're
up to, it's all over.
Just a little further...
We're almost there, I hope...
We'll use a mountain pass
from here.
A-Another mountain road, huh...
Hurry. Our forces can't last
long.
Oh yeah--Let's go!
Princess! Esq. Milanor is on
the mountain road.
Well done, Milanor...
Our role is to keep the enemy
distracted! Don't let up!
Hey! I hear water nearby.
Yes. The floodgate is ahead.
Is that it43
There are two gates: one in
front, one in back.
For our purposes, they must
be opened together.
Alright... How are we going to
do this?
I'll take the far gate. I know
these roads.
Master Milanor, open the front
gate on my signal.
Got it. Let's get into place.
Yes, Master Milanor.
............
...Uh, can I ask a favor?
Yes?
Quit with this "Master" stuff.
I'm just a thief, y'know.
B-But, I...
C'mon, you're one of us! You
can call me by name.
...I-I see. Well then... Sir
Milanor.
Hah... I guess that's better
than "Master," at least.
Alright, let's get to it. Be
careful out there!
I will!
Man, I would've never dreamt
up a bypass like this.
The Empire sure is prepared...
Huh43
No!
What the43 You're...43
Whoa! You're that Special
Forces chick...!
You guys were setting up
an attack from both sides43
Tch... They've found us out...
We must contact the main force
inside the castle. Retreat!
W-Wait!
Huh? There's something growing
here...
Something's growing here.
Hey, there's some fruit here!
The foliage is so dense here,
I can't see anything...
The path is kept well-hidden.
Sir Milanor, are you alright?
How much farther is the
floodgate?
We're about a third of the
way there.
Ugh... We need to make better
time, or Yggdra's sunk.
If the guys inside find out,
Yggdra's in trouble!
We must catch them!
Master Zilva must be heading
for the secret entrance!
It's a hidden pathway that
our unit uses.
We need to hurry!
We're all in trouble if they
make it there!
No! They got away!
Dammit! They're too fast,
we'll never catch them!
Yo, Milanor!
Kylier, is that you43 Where
are you43
Up here! What're you doing
in a place like this43
Kylier! You gotta help us
catch those guys!
If they get away, Yggdra's in
big trouble!
Yggdra...? Is that princess
still yanking your chain43
Hey, she's not a princess
anymore! She's the queen!
Oh, for crying out loud!
You're hopeless!
Ha... I've been beaten...
Master Zilva...!
Your comrades are strong,
Elena...
Just remember...
Your emotions... will destroy
you... in the... end...
......!
Forgive me for betraying the
kindness you've shown me...
I'll never forget the lessons
you taught7C me, Master Zilva...
............
We did it! They'll never see
this coming now!
Huh? See what coming?
We're heading for the
floodgate up ahead.
Milanor!
Kylier43
What're you messing around
here for?
Me43 What about you43 Isn't this
a little out of your way?
Huh? Well... I was worried, so
I came to check up on you.
You weren't with the troops
out front, so I flew around.
I'm on a secret mission here
to save those troops you saw.
That princess still has you
wrapped around her finger, huh?
Hey, she's not a princess
anymore! She's the queen!
Really? Huh...
So, you're not on your way
to help them, then?
Nah, we're going to the
floodgates up ahead.
You should come along!
Anyway, we've gotta get going.
What are you doing with the
floodgate?
Our mission is to save the
main force and clear a path.
Huh. I don't think I get it,
but sure, I'll tag along...
Let's split up here.
Okay. You're taking the far
gate, right?
Will you be alright alone?
Yes. I'll signal when I reach
the other side.
When you hear it, open the
gate up ahead.
Just leave it to me!
There may be guards. Be
careful.
See you when we're done.
Okay. Seeya!
Alright, this is it. Keep
quiet...
Pssh... You don't need to
remind me.
There it is...
You see the guards?
Yeah... Let's thrash 'em and
take that gate!
Is someone coming...?
Could be the next shift, but
stay alert, just in case.
W-Who are you43
No time for formal
intro27 uctions!
W-Who are you43
No time to explain! Get
ready for a pounding!
We have to get to the
floodgate!
Weren't we heading for the
floodgate?
How... did you get here...?
Aaaargh!
This way! Swarm the Royals!
Crap! They've got
reinforcements!
That takes care of 'em!
Thanks, Kylier. You really
came through for us.
No charge. So, what now?
As soon as I get the signal,
we open this gate.
Huh? Why would you do that?
That's our plan! We're gonna
flood the Empire's fortress.
Sir Milanor, now!
There's the signal! Time to
open the gate!
Damn, this is heavy...
Got it!
Kylier, get back! This could
get dangerous!
H-Huh? Why the concern all of
a sudden? Yeesh...
Cripes, the water...!
Good. I just hope we made it
in time...
Look! The castle wall...
Princess, they must have
succeeded!
We must attack before the
enemy recovers!
You're right. Let's join up
with Milanor and Elena.
Sir Milanor, our mission is
complete!
Yeah, I'd say that went
pretty well.
Let's get back to the main
group and kick some tail!
Hey, what's this...?
Is this safe to carry around?
What's this?
It feels damp...
Hm? What's this...?
I don't think a damp shell
is likely to explode...
Hey, there's something here!
Is it okay for Nietzsche to
hit this?
Hmm, what do we have here...?
A defective shell...
Oh, there's something here.
It won't explode, right?
I found something!
A damp one like this probably
won't explode.
What is this...?
...I think it might be dangerous
to carry this around...
I found something.
Huh? What's this?
Hey, is this really safe to
keep?
Hmm, what do we have here...?
A lens used as a sighting
device... Clever.
Oh, there's something here.
How... scientific.
Huh? There's something here...
Ooh! This little fishy looks
all slimy, and really tasty!
There you guys are! Ah, I love
it when a plan comes together.
How's everyone here? You guys
must be bushed.
We're fine. It's good to see
you return safely.
All thanks to Elena! So,
what's the enemy up to now?
The rush of water devastated
them and their fortress.
Baldus has been quick to adapt
to the situation, however.
Well, we'll never get a better
chance to attack. Let's go!
Is everyone here okay43
General Emilia!
We hafta protect the town of
Ish!
Everyone there is in danger!
Is everyone here okay43
Th-This is awful! Are all the
soldiers here dead43
General Emilia, what will you
do?
We hafta protect the town of
Ish!
Everyone there is in danger!
Now they've done it! Everyone,
ready the cannons!
Yes, Magister Eudy!
They've regrouped pretty
well, considering...
We'll never get the drop on
them at this rate.
Even so, their strength must
have been severely reduced.
H-Help! The Royal Army's
invading our town!
P-Please! Don't hurt my
child...!
Run! It's the Royal Army!
They'll kill us all!
No... The people are still
here...!
Ge31 eral Baldus! The Royal Army
has entered the town of Ish...
So, the walls have been
breached...
Hurry! Open the Gates of
Carnage.
B-But, if we do that...
I will not abandon those who
have yet to evacuate!
How long do you think they'll
last without us?
A nation is nothing without
its people! Open the gates!
Yes, Sir!
Hey, check it out!
The gates are open! Now's our
chance!
Everyone, make for the gates!
Looks like everyone's
hightailed it...
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