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So that I can protect the people of Valiante...

Please teach me how to fight against Horrors.

For that sake, I will overcome any hurdle!

Both of you, it's the Mond River!

Once we cross that, you'll be in Santa Bard!

Excuse us!

We are soldiers from Bard castle.

Soldiers?

Sergi must be back!

We have come to return this to you.

We've finally returned.

Yeah.

To the place where Mother died.

That's right.

This is also the place where everything began for you.

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

How are we going to enter the castle?

Hey, now. We just got here!

People don't like guys with an impatient personality, you know?

Dad! After making it this far, you can't possibly...

Listen, León!

I haven't been here in 17 years.

I'm sure that Carmen and Anita have aged beautifully.

Paola was still a child, but by now I'm sure she's really developed her sex appeal.

First, we have to assess the current situation!

To that end, let's split up and collect some information.

I'll hold on to the money, though.

Hey! Wait a sec!

León!

Julio, if you change your mind, come see me or any of the others anytime.

Thank you!

Take care.

Be careful of your health.

Boss, everyone is gone.

Father. Father.

Father!

Sergi? Is that you, Sergi?

It hurts!

Father!

I'm still...

Excuse me.

I'm sorry, we're currently closed.

No, I'm not a customer.

Huh?

I just arrived here and wanted to ask about the castle and surrounding area.

I thought a shop that handles weapons would know what's going on.

What do you mean by castle?

Are you also here because you're interested in becoming a soldier?

I'm sure your goal is the Knighthood, right?

Knighthood? Not really...

Unfortunately, the squadron entrance exams ended a while ago.

But since you came all this way, let's hear you out!

B-Boss? A-Are you all right?

Yeah! For some reason, I suddenly feel a lot better!

Boss!

There are a lot of soldiers around lately.

I've heard they're making rounds at night, too!

There was that incident with the Prince as well.

They're on alert for various things.

Rumor is that neighboring kingdoms are gaining lots of power.

That's why they suddenly started recruiting a lot of soldiers, right?

I hope a war doesn't break out.

Hey! The young man standing there!

The blue cheese produced from the town of Berlu is delicious!

Give it a try!

No, I...

Young man!

You'd rather have that young woman than cheese, huh?

If you're traveling, I'm sure there's no one you know here.

And this is the first day for that girl.

I'm sure if it were a handsome man like yourself...

No, wait! I don't have time for that kind of thing.

Now! Now! Don't say such things!

Hey?!

Right! Right! Right! Right!

W-Wait!

León! So that's where you were!

Huh? Oh! Y-You!

Come on, let's go.

Wait! Where?

You're going to make a woman say that out loud?

What?!

Damn! He had a woman with him!

Did you see that woman? He likes the older ones it seems.

I should have seduced him myself.

You shoulda!

Hey! Let me go! Let me go!

That was unnecessary!

Unnecessary?

Oh, you were planning on sleeping with her then?

Don't say stupid things!

Those kind of things! You know...

Until it gets to that naturally...

Boy, it can't be that you... haven't done that yet?

So you really are a boy.

Oh, no. Well... I'm sorry!

Don't apologize! I'm just different from you and my Dad!

I understand. You need to stop getting so angry over every little thing.

Shut up! What business do you have with me anyways?!

I was just wondering if you had any information on some Horrors.

I still have nothing!

No, that's not something you should say so boldly.

Listen, Boy.

Here on out, unnecessary anger will blind you from important things.

What do you mean?

It means you should hurry up and become an adult.

In that sense, as well.

Boss Jordi, this one is on the house!

Oh! Thanks!

The people really like you around here!

Of course! This man isn't just a skilled blacksmith!

He's also served in the municipal council for us in the past!

Well, I'll make sure not to go against this man!

Take your time.

By the way, I'd like to talk about this Knighthood...

That's right! That was the most important thing we needed to talk about!

This happened a little while ago, but the head of the army died in an accident.

After that, a new knight arrived to take his place.

He looked impressive. Black, from head-to-toe.

The people in these parts call him the Black Knight.

Black Knight?

That man created the Knighthood within the castle.

They're a group of knights wearing black armor called the "Knighthood of Black."

To the enemy, they are creepy and terrifying.

Oh? That's very interesting.

In order to strengthen the new system, they began recruiting new soldiers.

Separate from the Knighthood?

Yeah. They recruited able people from all corners of the kingdom to be soldiers.

They said that if you passed all the real combat tests, you could even be knighted.

Real combat? Do they fight each other to the death?

Exactly as you say.

And listen to this! That's not where the story ends.

Actually, my son Sergi is also a soldier in that squadron.

I know it sounds like bragging, but he's a skilled man.

Not everyone would decide to protect our country instead of inherit my craft.

Sounds like he's a son to be proud of.

Yeah, that's how it... Ugh!

What's wrong?!

My apologies. Looks like I drank too much.

Sorry, but let's call it a day for now.

Feel free to visit again if something comes up.

Y-Yeah, thanks a lot!

Hey.

You're soldiers of the squadron, aren't you?

Where is my son, Sergi?

Your son? I have no idea.

My son is one of your comrades, there's no way you don't know.

There is no one in the squadron with that name.

All of you are lying to me!

You dirty thief!

And you took one of the highest quality ones!

Spit it out!

Stop it!

He's just a kid!

Huh? It doesn't matter if he's an adult or a brat!

What matters is if he pays for it or not!

You gonna pay for it instead?

Well, that...

I'll pay for it.

Hm? Who are you?

Is this enough?

Y-Yeah. Thanks.

It's fine now.

U-Um...

Don't worry about it!

Don't say that! I'm begging you, León!

I didn't do anything for you.

That's not the point. I was once just like that kid.

When I was small, I was tossed away in the slums.

Hey! Kid! You okay?!

Hey! You okay? Hey!

Kid! Hang in there!

Listen, Julio. We even make the swords that the king and his knights use here.

Whether you were born into a good or bad life doesn't matter here.

Only your own hands matter here.

As long as you have that, you can become the man you want to become.

Remember that.

Hey! Listen, everyone!

I'm going to have this kid live here as my child! Take care of him!

Sergi!

Huh?

He's your little brother now!

I'm Sergi. Nice to meet you, Julio.

Boss and my big brother Sergi made me a part of their family.

What you just did reminded me of my own past, León.

I didn't do anything that grand.

Either way, it made me really happy! This must be some kind of fate!

Dad?

Jeez. You got a lot of nerve intruding in someone's house just to eat.

You're eating plenty yourself!

I invited León here.

Oh! Making an ally like that isn't fair! It's your fault for taking all the money!

That's enough, both of you!

But what a funny twist of fate. You got a good son!

Not at all. He isn't growing up like I wanted him to at all.

The more troublesome they are, the cuter, right?

No way! His tongue has gotten sharp and he's quite the smart-ass.

Why not act more like a proper father before complaining about others?

Boss?

It's nothing.

Forget about it, you two. It's happiness even to be able to fight with each other.

Stupid son. I've always been a father-like father to you!

Think of me, who has a parent like you!

All right, already.

That so, is it? I'd be happier without a son like you anyway!

Stop it! Get out of here!

B-Boss...

S-Sorry, forget what I said. I don't feel well today.

My head has started throbbing. Please take your time and enjoy your stay.

We acted too freely. Let's head out.

Wait! I'm really sorry!

Boss didn't mean anything bad by it!

We should be the ones apologizing. Sorry about that.

Julio, is something wrong?

Yesterday, you heard about the soldiers from the Boss, right?

Yeah, about his son who's stationed there?

Sergi is no longer here.

Not here?

He took the test of Knighthood and died.

Only the sword that Boss made for him returned to us.

Since that day, Boss has been acting differently.

He sent the other workers to other shops.

Even when he looks at me, it's like he's looking at a stranger.

It's like he's been possessed by something!

I've been scared and uneasy! I don't know what to do!

Julio, there is something I need to tell you.

There's no mistake. The gate has been opened!

It's true! Your son is dead!

I saw it!

Sergi isn't dead.

All you say is lies.

Give Sergi back to me.

Boss!

Sergi is gone! Please return to reality!

Sergi isn't dead. Give Sergi back.

Boss!

León!

Leave this one to me.

How interesting.

Really, that old woman!

Boss... How did this happen?

In the end, I couldn't do anything for you, Boss.

I'm so sorry!

People are really fragile creatures.

Their strong emotions can crumble with the slightest crack.

The people who are left behind should be thinking of what they can do from now on,

instead of bitterly thinking about what has already passed.

From now on...

He says some pretty serious things once in a while.

I wonder if I'll be able to become a respected man like the Boss.

Isn't this the place where you can do anything with your own hands?

You're right.

So, what did you want to talk about?

Do you know anything about the soldier tests?

You can join the Black Knighthood by killing each other, right?

That's right.

That winner has to go to a certain underground room prior to being knighted.

Oh! What? A night of booze and ladies?

Unfortunately, no.

There was a female castle servant who happened to hear screaming as she passed.

Screaming?

''Save me, don't come into my body.''

Hey, now. That means the reason they're recruiting soldiers...

Whether they win or lose, the result is the same.

What the hell is this?

If you want fame, give yourself to me.

I'll let you eat to your heart's content anytime.

Honor and admiration, as much as you want.

Stop it!

Save us!

It looks like the creation of knights is going well.

It seems one of the Horrors have been destroyed.

Was it a Makai Knight?

There was report of a Makai Priest as well.

Then, have the Knighthood of Black look into it immediately.

No, there is no need for that.

I will go.

Do as you please.

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

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Where do the children go when the flute plays its melody?

They follow a clown to paradise.