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Oh, no... They fought the Dragon with us...

If it were not for Miss Kaaya, we would also be...

It's thermal magic which traps heat while providing good ventilation.

With Ishtar's assistance, the body and soul are kept warm.

My soul is not staying very warm.

Ohh, so cold...

I haven't seen many people since we entered this Shrine.

I wonder how many others have climbed up here.

You could probably count them on one hand.

No way...

We are already at the Shrine of Diamond.

In other words...

Around here.

The top floor, the Shrine of Sky, is just up ahead...

You were in that Tower...

Be careful...

Jil?

There was a girl...

Where?

No, never mind.

That was close...

Don't feel cold even if it's cold!

Use the fire in your hearts to melt this damned snow and ice!

Druaga is just up ahead!

These are all the troops we have left...

Snap out of it, Ethana!

Mumbling like an old lady who missed a bargain on edible worms!

Yes, sir...

Sir Kelb, the troops are exhausted.

I know.

With these numbers, will we be able to defeat Druaga?

I don't know.

But even so, we must try.

This is the first expedition to make it this far.

Regardless of the outcome, we must go as far as we can, and gather information...

For the sake of the ones who come next.

Don't worry, I'm well aware of our limits.

Sir Kelb...

I've never been this grateful for your magic before, Fatina.

What a rude thing to say. Aren't you always grateful?

No, I wouldn't say "always"...

Ahh, just kidding! It's a big help, really!

Hmph.

My, how splendid! Seriously!

We're almost at the top floor.

Yes.

Do you really think we can defeat Druaga?

Just the three of us?

King Gilgamesh did it by himself.

Isn't that just a legend?

Besides, Gilgamesh was able to win because he had the protection of the goddess Ishtar.

Even if he was by himself.

But we aren't blessed with such convenient protection, let alone heroes.

No one starts out as a hero.

Those who carry their will into battle and come back alive are called such later.

"He had the protection of the gods," and so on.

You should have said the same thing to Kally!

It's true that I want to become rich.

But, I value my life more than that.

What would you do if I said I'm turning back now?

H-Hey...!

I can't do this without you, Fatina.

I wonder. I don't believe...

Do you believe me now?

T-This... isn't fair.

I need you.

I... know that, but...

Don't worry.

We can defeat him.

We'll continue this later...

Nice and slow.

Let's go.

Hey, what about me?

You want a kiss, too?

What're you talking about?

I'm joking. I'm counting on you.

Man, what a womanizer.

You bad boy. You're really throwing your pride to the wind now.

"We'll continue this later," you say?

Who do you think you're kidding?

Shut up.

Just look at her. She's been completely melted by your kiss.

Oblivious to your true goal... poor thing.

It was a necessary measure.

Necessary, indeed.

Do you really think you can defeat Lord Druaga?

The real Druaga died eighty years ago.

He is no longer a god.

Even so, he is formidable.

The problem lies beyond that.

If you have no business here, then leave.

Oh, but I do have business.

I've come here to tell you something important.

Something important?

The Summer is ending...

...very soon.

Kaaya, are you okay?

Yes...

She was using warm magic.

That consumes a lot of mental power.

This concerns you as well.

Come, Kaaya-sama. I will carry you on my back.

Please do not hesitate.

If that's the case, then I'll...!

The Vanguard must stay mobile!

I'm sorry...

Won't you get tired?

I am in better shape than you are.

You're as tough as a Golem.

She won't be able to use any more support magic.

We must get out of the Garden of Ice...

Ahmey?

I'm okay. Let's hurry.

Wow, look at them go.

At this rate, they'll make it to the top.

What shall we do?

I'd like to have the weak ones go up first.

Let's eat up the bad dish.

It's Pazuz. He's coming!

Bastard, he's got a lot of nerve!

Let's take him on!

No, we can't.

He killed Kally!

Pazuz uses wind magic.

If we fight on this terrain, we'll be killed.

Then what do we do?!

If we can reach the top of the cliff, we'll have a chance.

Do you think we can make it?

It will be tough but we've got to hurry.

It's cold. Cold, cold...

I-In times like this, we should think about fun things.

After we defeat Druaga, and get the Blue Crystal Rod,

What will you all do?

That topic just makes things worse...

Why's that? If we get the Rod, any wish will be granted!

Only one.

What...?

It's said that only one wish will be granted.

That's why everyone forms parties with mutual interests, and scramble to the top.

Most people desire money and treasure, so they can split it evenly.

Is that so...

You didn't know?

No... I thought everyone who made it would have their wishes granted...

Even if it's a legendary treasure, that would be too good to be true.

W-Wait.

Then, even if we get the Rod, only one of us will have their wish granted?

That's why I said it's a bad topic.

Let's assume that I'd wish for money.

Whatever Miss Ahmey wants, it's probably not money.

Miss Kaaya wanted to heal her sick brother, I believe.

Coopa, well... who cares.

Same goes for your delusions of grandeur.

At any rate, everyone's are different.

For a patchwork team with differing goals like us,

What point is there to risk our lives?

We're not like the army, whose duty is to come here.

Come on. We've all worked together until now!

Only until now.

But from now on is a different story.

Well, there might not be any reason to worry.

It's only something that the last survivor needs to think about.

Assuming there's at least one survivor, that is.

Master!

What are you...?!

Please do not say such dreadful and cruel thing!

That everyone is going to die...

I do not want that to happen...!

Don't make me into the bad guy!

I'm just saying that we can turn back before that happens!

Then you should run away all by yourself!

That would be a fitting way of life for an impoverished loser aristocrat!

What's that supposed to mean?

What is it that you want to do?!

Just worry about yourself!

What are you so angry about?

"What do you want to do," huh...

What do you want to do?

I... don't want the Rod's power.

If I can defeat Druaga, that's good enough.

Why?

Because he's an evil god.

Has Druaga done something bad to you?

W-Well...

You just want to be a hero.

You simply want to exonerate your father's dishonor with your sword and shield.

With those feelings, you cannot defeat the true Druaga.

Besides, life continues even after becoming a hero.

There is no guarantee you will be happy.

It was the same for Gil.

King Gilgamesh?

But I'm surprised you made it this far. Her, too.

She must get her single-mindedness from him.

Please tell me. Just who exactly are you?

If you are watching over me...

I am a ghost of the Tower.

I am waiting for him.

The one I love with all my heart...

Wai...

Quickly, wake everyone up.

Your brother is in trouble.

Neeba?

What do you mean, "in trouble"?

I've got you now.

You know, I've always hated that face of yours.

Same here, what a coincidence.

Bluffing is bad for your health.

I've got to save him!

But, how are you going to get over there?

In all modesty, I don't know a single flight spell.

Kaaya, can you use a lightweight spell?

Are you thinking of jumping over?

It's too reckless.

If I make myself lighter, then I might make it across.

I can use a little.

But...

Huh?

Before you put yourself in danger, please tell me...

What it is you want to do from here on?

What it is you want to do when you get the Rod?

Is it something you would entrust to your brother?

If you don't hurry, Neeba and the others will...!

Please, tell me.

I don't know!

Hurry and cast the spell!

All right...

There's one thing I don't understand.

You have neither the king nor the prime minister behind you.

So how do you know the secret of the Rod?

Who is your benefactor?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Sumar. It's the Old Sumar faction, isn't it?

Fools who defy Babylim to this very day.

Beats me.

But I'm curious, as well.

What's inside those coffins you're carrying?

Battle weaponry.

Anti-Druaga?

It doesn't matter.

Now, die!

You think you're pretty clever, eh?!

Go to Hell, Neeba!!

Here we go!

He flew!

Make it!!

Neeba!!

What?!

It grazed him...?

Damn you...!

Pazuz!

He's gone...

But...

Damn it...

Neeba!!

Jil...

He made it...

A normal person would have certainly died.

What amazingly monstrous strength!

Like you're one to talk!

"I'm climbing up. Let's meet at the top..."

...Is what he is saying.

Damn that Jil. Always acting so selfish.

Never thought I'd be saved by you.

We should help each other when in need.

That's common sense in society.

But not in this Tower.

Huh?

You have your own friends.

You should have let me to die.

Why is that?

Everyone is safe now, right?

Why are you so...

No, never mind.

Neeba...

I've been thinking, why don't we all form a party...

I'm not going with you.

But you've only got three people.

So if we all work together, then...

No.

My goal is different from yours.

Money?

It isn't, right? Then what...

What about you?

What is it that you want to do?

Shall I spell it out for you?

There isn't a single thing you want.

Just like our father.

You're satisfied just playing hero.

That's why you can never be my ally.

Not only that, but in the true sense, you aren't even their ally, either.

Y-You're wrong...!

I have ambition.

So does everyone else.

Even Pazuz does.

But you do not.

I will declare it right now.

With that half-hearted attitude, leaving everything to luck...

Your friends will surely die.

Surely!

I-I won't let that happen!

Even if it costs me my life, I'll protect them!

Don't say that kind of thing so lightly!

Go.

Don't ever try to save me again.

So pitiful.

Jil is?

Of course not.

Welcome back, Jil-sama! Thank goodness you are unharmed.

Yeah.

Hold on, Jil.

Don't you have anything to say to us?

Like what?

Do you have any idea how hard it was since you ditched your vanguard duties?

In that situation, I had no choice.

What did you say?! You...

Melt.

What?

Jil-san.

I still haven't received an answer to my question.

Question?

Umm... What was it, again?

No, it's okay.

Four more to go.

I can see that.

Is this the Shrine of Sky?

Could Druaga really be in a place like this?

There are no other monsters at all.

It could be because of the Summer of Anu.

It's supposed to be a much more dangerous floor...

Oh man, there's so much I don't understand.

No one has ever come back alive from this area before.

It's only natural that you don't know.

You should feel a little more tension!

This is the home of the evil god Druaga.

It is practically a miracle that we have even made it this far!

Ah, shut up.

Even so, it looks like just a vacant house.

But...

It's strange.

It's too quiet.

This is the Shrine of Sky.

Just a little more. Look...

Goddess of benevolence...

Lord of the underworld...

It has begun...

Lady Ethana!

Sir Kelb, what is...?!

Impossible...

It's supposed to be further ahead...

So soon...

Why?

W-What's happening?!

This... It can't be...

The ice pillars are crumbling. And so many monsters...!

What the hell's going on?!

Summer has ended...

Huh?

It has ended.

The Summer of Anu...

That's right.

Picnic time is over.

You can't go home, even if you want to.

There is no time...

They will have to fight with the god...

With so few numbers...

With so few wills...

What was imposed upon the few remaining Climbers...

...was a confrontation with an unspeakably powerful foe.

Next episode: "One Solitary Shield"

Jil-san, what do you want to become?