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Previously on Runes.

I saw Ulrich wearing Osborne's ring and Dame Neel hinted

that its owner was imprisoned in her dungeon.

If your tutor's in prison, that means he's not dead.

I hope so.

I have news of your tutor.

You know where Osborne is?

I'm truly sorry, but I was told that he's dead.

Grand Goblin, time is of the essence.

How can we stop Loki?

Draupnir, the legend of the nine shards.

Now I must go and rest.

Where do we even start to look?

I have no idea,

but if the solution to getting rid of Loki

is hidden in that book, we've got to find it.

The resurrection ritual must begin now.

Everything's ready, father.

Finally, the time has come from this world to burn.

Finally, the time has come from this world to burn.

(melodic medieval music)

I've never heard anyone even mention

this Draupnir story or the legend of the nine shards.

Have you?

No, me neither.

Could it have anything to do with your ancestor, Rollo?

I'm sure the Grand Goblin would've told us if it did.

Let's just do what we did before.

Go to the Cave of Baligan, decipher the runes,

and mystery solved.

Yeah, or we can find someone who knows

about Draupnir, but who?

Who's still alive, who knows the story and can tell us?

We should go back and ask the Grand Goblin.

He must know more about it.

Yeah, you're right.

I hope he's regained his strength.

Me too.

Wace should be really sad

if anything bad happened to him.

I've just left the Grand Goblin.

How is he, Wace?

I'm afraid it's not good.

The Poison Kin used is terrible.

The Grand Goblin is getting weaker and weaker.

I don't know what to do.

There's no antidote?

Kin refuses to say which poison he used on him

and the only person who can make him talk

is the Grand Goblin.

But he's too weak to use his powers. Is that it?

Yes, and the Grand Goblin is old.

His body's not as strong as it was 3,000 years ago.

Even if he could tell us more, we can't disturb him now.

He needs to rest to fight off the poison.

But we gotta do something.

We can't just sit around and wait.

Algythe, she must have a cure

for whatever's poisoning the Grand Goblin.

And we can also ask her if she knows anything

about this Draupnir.

I have to go back to the village.

My father will be worried he hasn't seen me all day.

I'll see you after.

Go on then. I need to stay close to the Grand Goblin.

We'll be back as soon as possible.

(Grand Goblin coughing)

I have heard some new rumors, Dame Neel.

We are listening, Hadvar.

In every fiefdom in Normandy,

the Lords are becoming agitated.

They all want to take over the Dutchy.

Some are recruiting armies.

Let them spend their money and fight amongst themselves.

(scoffs) They could also attack us.

And we still don't have a captain of the guard.

Hela and Ulrich have both disappeared.

Huh? Still no news of Ulrich?

Really?

Not a trace.

(boy sighs)

Our only chance of winning over the other Lords

is to capture William of Normandy

and prove your legitimacy to them.

I know all that, Hadvar.

That's why we don't need armies

to seize control of Normandy.

I have something better.

A sure way of capturing young William. (snaps fingers)

(doors rumble)

(footsteps shuffling)

(Osborne groans)

This man is Osborne.

William of Normandy's guardian.

Oh, he's still alive despite the treatment

he received here?

Yes, he would make excellent bait

for a trap we set for William.

During the last few years,

I was told that the relationship became more like a father

and son than custodial.

If everything goes as planned, then William will come to us,

and then Normandy will be ours

with a Neel ruling over the Dutchy.

The Neels are all criminals.

You'll pay for your treason.

I know what you want,

but I will never help you catch William.

(chuckles) I knew you weren't going

to be willing to cooperate.

I was never in doubt.

I wouldn't expect any less from a man of honor like you.

I don't think you know what that word means.

Hmm, fortunately, we don't need your cooperation.

Your mere presence will be enough to entice William

to enter the lion's den

and then my son will become the next Duke of Normandy,

and you'll have achieved some purpose greater

than soiling my dungeon.

Take the prisoner with you,

and prepare to leave the castle immediately.

You have a long journey ahead of you.

Pay attention, my son.

Watch how a noble line can disappear

when it puts sentimentality above ambition.

If Kin hadn't betrayed us,

Loki would've never found his dragon eye.

Now that his body is intact,

there is nothing stopping him from beginning

the resurrection ritual.

To think that Kin was in league with Hela and Fenrir

from the very beginning,

and that he poisoned the Grand Goblin.

We're just lucky his plan didn't succeed.

So do you know which poison Kin used on him?

No, unfortunately. Do you think you can cure him anyway?

(chuckles) Every poison has a remedy.

The hard part will be finding it

and administering it in time.

Hopefully, these herbs will prove effective.

Come on, take me to the Grand Goblin.

Right, one other thing.

He mentioned the saga of Draupnir

and the legend of the nine shards.

He thought it might help us get rid of Loki.

Do you know of it?

The nine shards?

Are you sure that's what he said?

Yes.

It's a legend from ancient times.

The great battle between darkness and light.

But we only know fragments of it now.

The real story has been lost over time.

But how come?

Tales then were told orally,

and the story would alter over time.

We'll have to be clever to find the hidden meaning.

But first, let's concentrate on healing the Grand Goblin.

If there's a link between Loki

and the nine shards, he will help us find it.

(soft orchestral music)

(Turstin panting)

Huh? Look, it's Turstin.

I wonder what's wrong.

(Turstin panting)

Os...

Osborne.

What are you trying to say? What about Osborne?

He's alive.

Huh? That's impossible.

Cecile told me that he was killed.

Whoever told you that is lying.

But the whole village is talking about it.

He's alive and in prison in Dame Neel's castle.

It might be just a rumor.

It doesn't mean it's true

But if it is true, no, no, it's impossible.

I wish it were true though.

It might not be Osborne.

Maybe you misunderstood, Turstin.

They said Osborne, Alice.

I heard the guards talking about him when they passed

by the Forge and they said they were transferring him

to another fiefdom,

where he'll be executed.

(Hugo gasps)

Because they said he was a traitor.

Who would've helped William flee?

It's Osborne, I'm sure.

I just know. We've got to save him.

But what if it's a trap,

and they're hoping you'll try to free him,

so that they can capture you?

I don't care about the risks.

I won't abandon him this time.

We don't know anything about this transfer,

when they're going or where they're going.

And he'll be guarded by men who are armed to the teeth.

Alice is right. It's too dangerous.

Besides, we need to save the Grand Goblin.

Try to understand. It's an impossible choice.

I know that Normandy is in danger, but Osborne is too.

I'd blame myself forever if I didn't help him.

He's like a father to me.

I understand, Hugo.

You know, if anyone can figure out how

to help us free him, it's my father.

Let's go see him. He might have a few ideas.

Don't you agree?

Mm, I do.

And I'll go back to the village

and see if I can find out anything more

about Osborn's transfer.

Go to the farm with Alice.

Lil' Golès can take me to Igdrazil.

(Hugo and Alice panting)

(soft music)

I can't believe Osborne is still alive.

How's that possible?

I was told that he died weeks ago.

Turstin is adamant.

Yes, I also heard that rumor.

The men on my crew were talking about it. (slurps)

Ugh.

I don't think it's a very good idea.

I'm sure your tutor would object

to you taking such a risk to try and save him.

We must save him.

Hugo, I wanna help you,

but if it's a trap set by Dame Neel,

we'd be no match for her guards.

We've also got Loki to worry about.

With or without your help, I'm gonna save Osborne.

I don't care if it's him or any of you.

I don't abandon my family.

And the same goes for anyone

who risks their lives because of me.

(door slams) (Alice gasps)

(soft music) (birds chirping)

(Hugo sighs)

Hmm, you are young,

but the words you spoke prove

that you are worthy to be our Duke.

I will help you save Osborne.

Me too.

Hmm, huh?

(Turstin panting)

There's no time to lose.

The convoy leaves in an hour for Bassée, Hugo.

They'll be going by the Raven's Path.

What? They're taking the Raven's Path?

But why didn't they take the main road?

Now, I'm sure it's a trap to capture you.

Maybe, but thanks to Turstin, it's no longer a surprise.

Thanks.

Hmm.

His condition is serious.

You were right.

Unfortunately, none of the plants I brought

will work against this poison.

Does that mean nothing can be done?

Yes, I think we can still save him.

There is a miracle antidote.

What is it? Where is it?

Rhodiola rosea,

but more commonly known as the Viking flower.

It's a round yellow flower that hides in the crevices.

You can find them in the rocks north of the forest,

not far from the wolves territory.

When they're fresh, they give off a lemony scent.

I'll need three bouquets, no less.

North of the forest. We'll leave right away.

We'll find the Rhodiola and we'll bring back plenty.

You'll be cured, Grand Goblin. I promise you that

(Goblin chatter)

(Grand Goblin coughing)

Loki moves in the shadows.

I sense his evil hanging over us.

He will be ready soon.

I feel it as well,

but we don't know what he's going to do.

How do we prepare?

Ow. (coughing)

Observe, then come back quickly

and tell us what's going on.

At wolf rock.

Oh?

He's the fastest of them all, the best. (coughs)

(Grand Goblin snoring)

(tense music)

(critters chittering)

Hmm.

Are you sure we're in the right place?

What if the convoy takes another route?

Calm down, Hugo.

You must act like a hunter stalking his prey.

Don't make any noise. Blend into the background.

Mm.

(suspenseful music)

This isn't normal. They should have passed by already.

I'm going back to the village

Shh, they're coming. I heard a horse.

(horse neighing)

(Hugo gasps)

(hooves clopping)

(horse snorts)

It's him. It's Osborne.

Let's go.

I promised Cecile I'd bring you back safe and sound.

There's not enough of us to attack them head on.

Then what do we do? We've gotta at least try.

You have to trust me, Hugo.

We'll find the right opportunity.

Shh.

(hooves clopping) (ominous orchestral music)

(feet shuffling)

I'm going.

No. (Alice gasps)

Halt, men. Hold on. (horse neighs)

Hmm?

(men groaning)

Hmm.

(hooves clopping)

False alarm.

Stay on your guard.

Dame Neel is counting on us. Can't let her down.

Hmm.

Stay quiet.

Your young protege should be showing up

anytime now. (whistles)

(horse neighs)

We've got to find a way to free him.

Wait, I think I have an idea.

He's drawing?

Hugo knows what he's doing.

You just have to trust him.

(speaking in foreign language)

(wind rushing)

Huh?

(Alice gasps)

(Hugo panting)

(horse neighs)

Huh? You hear that?

Huh?

Get ready. What is going on?

Did you hear that?

(horse neighs)

(ground rumbling)

Huh?

I don't believe this.

Steady, men.

Sir, what do we do? They're attacking.

(horse neighs)

(men yelling)

Ride.

Wait. Come back.

(men whimpering)

(bird cawing)

(ground rumbling)

(men gasp)

(man yelps)

Now.

(Hugo panting)

Follow me.

William? What?

How did you...?

Later. We have to go.

(both panting)

Halt, turn around. (grunts)

(melodic music)

(both laughing)

We can't stay here. The others will be back.

(sword slashes)

(hooves clopping)

(tense orchestral music)

Huh?

(man groans)

(ominous music)

So, see any flowers yet?

First, we've got to find the rocks.

Usually, I love a long walk,

but the quicker we find those rocks, the better.

What is the only place they grow

have to be the wolf territory?

Stop your moaning.

Oh, Wace, straight ahead.

(Wace gasps)

(Lil' Golès chuckles)

Wow.

These have gotta be the flowers Algythe was talking about.

We found them.

Wait are you sure about that?

Long stems, yellow flowers growing out of rocky crevices,

and (sniffs)

they smell lemony.

Absolutely positive. Wow, we did it.

(soft orchestral music)

William.

I'm so happy to have found you.

They told me you were dead.

I thought I would never see you again.

And you avoided the trap set by Dame Neel.

I'm proud of you. Good work.

(both chuckles)

But do you realize how risky that escapade was?

What would've happened

if you would've been captured or worse?

You were incredibly lucky.

And what came of those animals?

Usually they go out of their way to avoid humans.

I'll explain later. The important thing is you're free.

We'll keep you safe.

Hugo is getting better and better at rune magic.

It's incredible. He's even able to control the animals now.

Hmm?

Hmm.

Listen, William, you shouldn't be taking unnecessary risks

trying to protect me.

Your first priority is to stay hidden.

But we did it. You're free.

And if you don't mind, don't call me William.

Call me Hugo.

I'm not quite the same boy you entrusted to Cecile.

Yes, but (groans)

Osborne, are you okay?

I've lost a lot of strength

these past few weeks in the dungeon.

I'll take care of him. I'll help him back to the farm.

He'll be safe there and he can recuperate.

We'll have to be very careful.

Once Dame Neel learns of Osborne's escape,

she'll send a great many more men to hunt him down.

You're right.

It's best if we separate to cover our tracks.

Osborne, I'll see you soon and I'll tell you everything.

So much has happened, my old friend.

I hope Algythe was able to cure the Grand Goblin.

We'll see soon enough. Let's hurry.

(ominous music)

Whoa.

It's time to bring the dragon back to life.

(Hela snickering)

(Loki snickering)

(whimpering)

The fire from the sky will soon rain down on Normandy.

(both snickering)

Now nothing and nobody can stop

the resurrection ritual.

Not even Rollo's heir.

At the next Red Moon, dragon fire will rain down on Normandy

Huh?

A goblin, Fenrir get it.

(Fenrir roars)

(whimpering)

(Fenrir roaring)

(Grand Goblin slurping)

I forgot to mention that Rhodiolas often

grow among nettles.

Algythe, is the Grand Goblin cured?

Nearly.

The Rhodiola is taking effect.

He's already getting his strength back.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

Rest up, Grand Goblin.

There's no time to rest, Hugo.

We must join forces if we're to vanquish Loki.

I can rest later.

We did it Little buddy. He saved.

(panting)

Huh?

Grand Goblin (whispering indistinctly)

Loki has begun his resurrection of the dragon.

At the next Red Moon,

fire from the dragon will rain down on Normandy.

The Red Moon?

I don't know what has been foretold,

but the Red Moon will make its appearance in nine days time.

Nine days? But we haven't found the book yet.

We'll never uncover the legend

of the nine shards secret in time.

Hmm.

(tense orchestral music)

Dame Neel.

We are listening, Hadvar.

The convoy of guards has returned.

And they have William of Normandy obviously.

Eh.

What is it, Hadvar? What's happened?

Osborne has escaped.

How is that possible?

It's not really clear.

Some animals attacked the convoy.

Enough of your excuses.

Are you trying to tell me that some animals in the forest,

animals whose sole purpose is for us to hunt,

have caused my men to lose

a major asset in my son's rise to power?

There is absolutely no reason that William

of Normandy should continue to elude us.

I will double the taxes

and I will keep on doubling them again and again,

until he is finally denounced.

(ominous music)