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No. You need not say a word.

There is no need for a confession of guilt.

I know that you are not a witch.

Priest...

Priest, please!

The gates of Makai open where there is human desire, sin, and illness.

The ones consumed become Horrors themselves and consume others.

But since ancient times, there have been hunters of such creatures.

Men donned in armor, the Makai Knights!

You are the one who will bring...

GARO!

GARO!

GARO!

Oh warrior born in burning hellfire

You must bear darkness and hatred on your shoulders

The silent promises you've sworn have become heavy steel

Until the moment you cut off the root of darkness

Something hot chips away and sears though you in this life

If you want it, I'll give it to you

The mark of fire that rises forth

Don't turn back! Cut through!

Until you've broken through the darkness

Your golden fangs are fated by inherited blood

Your soul that has been swallowed by sadness and pain

The only light that will reach the heavens is GARO

This smell. Zoro the Shadow Cutting Knight, huh?

It has been a long time.

As expected from a dog of the Watchdog Center.

Your nose is as sensitive as ever.

And you dress yourself as young as ever.

If you'd like, I can speak with you in my true form?

No! Don't trouble yourself.

Well, take your time and relax.

It's been a long time since I've talked to someone.

This is the first time the number of knights has been so low since I've been assigned here.

The Valiante Witch Hunts... I didn't think I'd hear about that from you.

Such a tragedy.

Drop the terrible acting!

The casualties wouldn't have been so high if you all didn't send out those orders.

Am I wrong?

That was done by an impostor. You all were at fault for not noticing it.

It looked like the real thing to me.

Blind fool!

All communication from the Watchdog Center was shut down.

On top of that, fake orders were sent out.

There is only one person who could do such a thing.

Mendoza, huh?

He is a Makai Priest who once was strongly supported by the Council.

It would have been simple for him to do such a thing.

What? Impossible.

Are you sure?

Yes.

I saw it with my own eyes when the queen gave it to the prince as a birthday gift.

How can this be!

To think that the blood of the Makai Knights was right in front of my eyes!

Master Mendoza!

Don't touch me!

I-I'm very sorry! I could not help it...

Unforgivable. Their blood...

I must eliminate every last drop of it.

Mendoza's hatred for us is deep.

Why does he hate knights and priests so much?

What did you all do to this man?

Is it true that he is controlling Horrors?

I looked through the Council's documents, but everything had already been stolen.

What is the meaning of this?

Come on, now!

The number of Horrors appearing in Santa Bard of Valiante is unusual.

Eliminate the threat. If Mendooza is the cause, eliminate him too.

Makai Knight, such is your duty since ancient times.

There's no need for us to know, huh?

You haven't changed at all. Fine.

Zoro, has your son grown to become the Golden Knight properly?

Mother.

Damn. Looks like I have to deal with this problem first.

Hey, how are you feeling?

Have you cooled down a bit?

We better head out soon. Get ready.

You want to get refreshed as well, Dad?

No. I'll pass.

Hey, León.

What?

Can't you do something about that depressing expression?

What's the problem? My face was born this way.

As my father, you should be the one who understands that the best.

Gah! The ladies won't be able to approach that way!

That's fine! They don't need to approach.

No! It's not fine!

This is why the fire markings won't disappear!

What are you talking about?

I'm telling you to grow up already!

If you sleep with a woman, marks like those will...

Listen! Stop talking about Mom like that!

I don't care if you're my Dad or not!

Hey! Wait, wait, wait, wait, León!

Hey! I told you to wait!

That's enough!

You skills have improved yet again, Master Alfonso.

You think so? Aren't you all just going easy on me?

Yes or no. Either way, those words are humiliating to us.

True. I'm sorry.

Bastard!

How dare you do something so unlucky to the emblem of the King!

I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!

The punishment for damaging the royal crest is a whipping.

Hey! Take this man!

Please forgive me! Please forgive me!

Prince! What are you doing?!

Isn't this just an object? It can just be remade.

Or would you like to whip me as well?

N-No! That is...

F-Fine! Go!

Thank you very much! Thank you very much!

I-It's fine. I just don't like old traditions like whippings!

Your Majesty. Alfonso has grown to be an upstanding prince.

Watching him brings me a feeling of peace.

I believe that he is the fruit of your teachings.

Your Majesty, does it hurt? Octavia, bring his medicine.

Thank you.

Now, Your Majesty, please drink this.

Stop right there!

Mendoza?! What is going on?

You are in the presence of the King!

Your Majesty, I am sorry for the intrusion.

However, we have found that the source of your failing health is poison.

Poison?!

The wine Your Majesty drinks during meals and the medicine the Queen is holding,

everything is poisoned!

What did you say?!

Were not all of these things prepared by you, the Queen?

Huh? That is true...

Such grave treason cannot be overlooked, even for a Queen!

Impossible! I knew nothing of this!

Why would I poison the King?!

I know about Prince Alfonso.

There must be a reason you want him to take the throne so quickly.

What are you talking about?

Is he really the son of the King?

How could you... How could you say such a thing?!

I will not forgive such an insult!

Look, León!

I was able to get a pretty good price!

Why did we sell the horses?

We still have a long way to go.

A journey by horse is too conspicuous.

And we need the war funds.

War funds?

Gerry! How long are you going to make me wait?

Lydia is so bored!

Come on! Hurry! Let's go!

León, I'm going to tell you something important.

Garo's armor is something you inherited from your mother.

So only you can summon it, right?

So?

So the problem is my armor.

Since my only son has inherited Garo's armor, don't we need another?

Another son who will inherit Zoro's armor!

You piece of shit father!

You!

León! You're on your own for dinner!

You shitty father! I hope your armor falls to ruin!

Dammit. Why did Mom love a guy like that?

It's from yesterday so the embers are still warm.

They think the disappearance of all the young girls is the doing of a witch

and the search has gotten aggressive.

They just captured another girl. An outsider, it seems.

Maybe that's the witch that's causing all this trouble.

Priest, we've been waiting for you!

Is she the witch you captured?

Yes. She is a traveler,

but she has been seen healing the carpenter's girl's injury with strange magic.

What is your name?

The Priest is talking to you! Answer!

It's Ema. Nice to meet you.

Do you understand your position?

If you are accused of being a witch,

you will go through terrible torture and then be burned at the stake.

But if you are honest and admit you are a witch,

your firewood will be arranged so the death is not as painful.

So either way, I'll be executed. How wonderful.

Priest, it would be faster if we just tortured this woman right now!

Let us give her a night.

Think it over well. I will return tomorrow.

You should thank the Priest for being such a merciful man!

It's too bad. He's not my type.

You witch!

Shit! Hey!

Let go!

Didn't the Priest say to wait until tomorrow?

She's a witch.

That woman...

Women are disappearing one after another. Could it be the work of a Horror?

Yeah, something stinks here.

And the witch that was captured could have been a Makai Priest.

How do you know?

Did you think I was just playing around all day?

Well, either way. If she's a Makai Priest, she's a valuable ally.

We have to go save her.

But if she was a priest, how did she get captured so easily?

She was up against normal people. We are not allowed to hurt humans, no matter what.

I know. We are protectors, right?

As long as you know.

Oh. Good evening, Priest.

Good evening, Miss Ema.

Why are you here at such a late hour?

I wanted to enjoy a little conversation with you.

No, actually, I wanted to converse with your body!

Oh, my. I'm honored.

Did you know?

There is a certain place on every witch where she feels no pain, even with a needle.

So during an inquiry, needles are inserted in every inch of the body to find that place.

Over and over and over and over!

Do you really believe that?

A single painful attack is endurable, but continued pain causes insanity.

Perhaps that is why there is a point when a woman will no longer cry out,

even when stabbed by a needle.

That is where the witch's spot lies.

Shall we test it out?

Sounds like fun.

As I thought.

What is it?

I'm so happy to meet a Horror so soon.

I see, so you were a Makai Priest.

More importantly, have you heard the name Luciano before?

What are you talking about?

I see. It's fine then.

Forget I said anything.

Well, if you are a priest there are different ways to enjoy you!

Let me hear what kind of scream a Makai Priest makes.

A Horror?

León! I leave him to you!

Are you all right? I'm glad we made it in time!

We came to save you. My name is Ger—

Thank you! You did something unnecessary.

Huh?

Huh? What?

Boy, you're in the way!

What the hell? You're the one in my way!

How cute.

The Golden Knight?! That boy?

What is wrong with that boy?!

León!

Shit! This is bad!

León! Calm down!

Shoot! Goodness!

Don't run away. I thought we were going to enjoy ourselves tonight.

León! Look away from the fire within you!

It's over if you get consumed by it!

Hey! León!

Get a hold of yourself!

What is going on with that boy?

He's practically getting eaten alive by his power.

What a terrible Makai Knight.

Yeah, sorry! He's still new at this.

Were you hurt?

Of course not. Really, Makai Knights are the worst.

Shoot. We were rejected, after all.

Prince! Prince Alfonso!

Garcia. What's wrong?

What happened?

Mother?! Impossible!

Mother!

Alfonso!

Alfonso, you mustn't! Please escape from here!

What are you saying, Mother?!

They will come after you as well.

Mendoza has betrayed us!

Mendoza?!

Now! Run away for now!

Someday, you must come and reclaim this kingdom.

Just like the legendary Knight of Light!

Mother!

God. Please protect Alfonso.

Makai Knights. They're like rats.

They sneak in every crevice and leave behind their blood everywhere they go.

Father. Mother. I will be sure to return!

Please be safe until then!

What's the truth of end of the world?

While there's life, there's pleasure

While there's life, there's hope

The thing that interrupts the will to stand

Is illusion born from smoke

Listen to the bell of regret

Atone for our time lost

With the pain of eternity

and the weight of the burning mark

Survival is also fate

For the hopes inherited by blood

The reason left behind

I will implore the land

Oh the voice that echoes awakens my hesitation

Oh so that the path that has been engraved will not be repeated

What's the truth of ending?

Coming around, going around

What's the truth of avenging?

Toward the empty future

—NEXT EPISODE—

The sharpened fang is a double-edged sword.

Where is the sheath that can control the naked blade?