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This is definitely beyond my expectations.

Iceland sure is a harsh terrain.

There are no trees at all.

The sun is so low.

I see now. A country with no fields, huh?

I guess you can't grow crops when the day is so short.

Because it's winter.

During the summer, the days are actually very long.

In areas with the right conditions,

some people grow wheat in the summer.

But

it's not enough to feed everyone on the island.

Does everyone on the island

herd sheep or cattle?

No, there are craftsmen and fishermen too.

There aren't enough pastures

for everyone on the island to raise livestock.

That's why some people live in communities and fish.

That's what Thorfinn's village does.

Interesting...

What do you mean, "interesting"? You were living here, weren't you?

Well, it was when I was still a child.

I ran away from home when I was about six.

From there I spent...

Um, I spent...

Wait, how old am I?

Thorfinn, Einar! The village is in sight.

Oh man...

I'm suddenly really scared.

How am I supposed to greet my mother and sister?

Accept your fate, you prodigal son.

You're finally coming home.

Okay, good.

- Ouch. - All right.

Thorfinn.

Everyone in the village is waiting for you.

- Who's this? Ylva had a little brother? - I have no clue.

- Tell me what my name is. - Huh?

If you lived here, you should know.

F... Faxi?

- He got it wrong. - How suspicious. We should tie him up.

Come on, go easy on me!

It's been so long!

Leif!

Oh well. Maybe we should show him to Ylva?

That's true.

Ylva was fighting with a merchant from Norway over there.

Didn't I tell you, Berge?

Don't you dare try to do shady business in this village.

I'm sorry, Ylva.

- I'll never do it again. - Huh?

What was that? I can't hear you!

It's fine, Ylva.

I already got my money back.

Hey, Ylva!

I finally brought him back.

It's Thorfinn.

Thorfinn...

Thorfinn?

Sister...

Sister!

I don't know anyone by that name!

Come on, Ylva!

He's Thorfinn, your little brother!

Little brother?

Oh yeah, that was his name.

My brother died when he was a kid.

But he was alive!

Remember I told you about how I met him in York?

Then why didn't you bring him home then?

Well, a lot of things happened.

It was a story you made up to cheer me and my mother up, right?

Thank you, Leif.

No, that's not it.

More than that...

Huh?

You little midget! What is your motive for tricking Leif, huh?

- No, no! - You have an excuse?

Try telling me!

This is going to be tricky.

It's surprisingly difficult to prove that you are yourself.

Let's go home, Thorfinn.

If you meet Helga, she'll recognize you.

Thorfinn...

- Who is that? - That really did a number on him.

It can't be helped, can it?

Even I almost

forgot what my sister and mother looked like.

It's only natural that they'd forget about me.

Who cares if they forgot about you?

You're alive to see your parent

after wandering for over a decade.

You have to consider it a blessing.

I was separated from my parents when I was a child,

and I don't even know where they are.

I'm envious of you.

Want me to act like a dutiful son in your place?

No... Sorry, Bug-Eyes.

Thank you.

Grandma, who is Thorfinn?

Thorfinn!

Thorfinn...

- Mom! - What!

Idiot! Stop making things more confusing!

What's the harm?

No, Helga. This one is...

Thorfinn...

Mother...

You are

all grown up.

You look just like him.

You two are father and son after all.

Mother...

I'm sorry...

for everything!

Welcome home,

Thorfinn.

Mother! I heard Thorfinn came back!

Welcome home, Dad.

Welcome home.

Thorfinn?

Ari...

Thorfinn...

I'm sorry, Thorfinn.

It's our fault

that Thors...

Ari, I was the one who was an idiot.

All right, then.

Where are you off to, Einar?

It's about time I leave for the night.

Leif and the crew are staying at Gothi's house,

so I'll stay there too.

Why don't you stay here?

It's a bit small, but we'll manage.

Oh, but...

- If you are Thorfinn's brother... - He's my oldest son.

- then... - Nice to meet you.

- you are my son. - Hello.

This is your house.

Make yourself at home.

You wouldn't believe, Mother.

That stingy little merchant changed the price of salt again...

You're that guy from earlier! How dare you come into my house!

Sorry for the intrusion?

You haven't heard, Ylva?

Is this an inheritance fraud?

- Go and target someone who's rich! - So strong!

Ylva, wait.

He's real.

Thorfinn actually came back.

Real?

What?

No way... That can't be.

It's not a story Leif made up?

What? It's true?

You're the real Thorfinn?

I'm home, Sister.

- Thorfinn! - Sister!

Where have you been all this time, you fool!

Hey, are you all right, Thorfinn?

I'm fine, Einar.

I am used to being punched...

One... One punch?

Mom, you're so strong!

- Mom, you're amazing! - So cool!

Nobody can beat Mom!

There!

Come on!

Give it momentum!

That night,

Thorfinn told

his family about what he experienced during

the 16 years he was away.

Everything from Thors' death to his departure from Ketil's farm.

He spoke calmly

and summarized the important events,

but his history of hatred and strife,

death and destruction,

despair and regret,

and sadness and rebirth

left those who were listening speechless.

The people I killed

and the slaves who died in despair...

They may have had warm families like this themselves.

My sins are unmeasurable.

I have to go

and build a land of peace in Vinland.

Do just that.

Mother?

There are many people

who wish to run away from this world.

Thors and I

ran away from Jomsborg, the land of warriors,

and came to this island.

People will run away as far as they can

from war and slavery.

They will run away until they reach a place beyond the horizon.

There, you will be waiting for them in a land of peace you built,

and you will welcome those people.

To do that, you must go.

Thorfinn, son of Thors.

Thank you, Mother.

Building a nation in Vinland, huh?

That will be a huge project.

That's right.

I get that you are determined.

But you'll need manpower, livestock, materials,

and new ships as well.

First of all, you need funds.

You won't be able to

raise such a large sum that easily.

Unless you have my help, that is.

Thank you, Leif.

- You're still not going to retire? - You're amazing, Leif.

- Will it really work out like that? - It'll be fine.

No worries. There are many ways to go about it.

Don't overwork yourself, Dad.

I'm not overworking.

You still don't know what I'm capable of.

My goodness...

I can't believe you actually went after him.

Sister...

I'm sorry.

Father really was an amazing person.

He was strong and kind

and always looking far ahead

at something I can't perceive.

After all, he was an "oddball."

Whose grave is this?

A person Father tried to protect a long time ago.

Was it someone important to him?

He was a slave.

He ran away from his master

and had collapsed outside,

so Father helped him.

He negotiated with the master

and traded eight sheep for the slave.

Eight sheep?

I guess you got your soft heart from your dad.

It's freezing! The cold is on another level at night.

I'm heading back, Thorfinn.

Hey...

if people want to run away from here,

where can they go?

You know

the answer, don't you?

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita