1 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:09,060 Is that... 2 00:00:09,060 --> 00:00:10,270 Surely not. 3 00:00:11,380 --> 00:00:13,070 They're {\i1}humans{\i0}?! 4 00:00:14,800 --> 00:00:15,860 Flaming arrows? 5 00:00:15,860 --> 00:00:16,480 Look out! 6 00:00:16,480 --> 00:00:17,830 The barricade's on fire! 7 00:00:39,390 --> 00:00:43,270 {\bord0\shad0\fnImpact\b1\fsp1\fs45\alphaandHBE 8 00:00:43,350 --> 00:00:45,140 {\bord0\shad0\fnImpact\b1\fsp1\fs45\bord0\blur0.5\fscx110\pos(320,135)\3candH2200C0 9 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:01,760 What the hell's going on? 10 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:05,510 More faeried humans like the ones in the mine? 11 00:02:05,510 --> 00:02:08,220 No. This is something else. 12 00:02:09,030 --> 00:02:12,190 They've sided with the Demon Blight. 13 00:02:12,190 --> 00:02:13,740 D-Do you mean... 14 00:02:13,740 --> 00:02:18,060 There are faeries capable of communicating with humans? 15 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:19,580 Yeah. 16 00:02:20,700 --> 00:02:23,870 Apparently, there's a few that can. 17 00:02:24,330 --> 00:02:26,090 If that is what they are, Xylo... 18 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:29,870 I cannot attack humans. 19 00:02:30,710 --> 00:02:33,460 Even if they serve the Demon Lord, 20 00:02:33,460 --> 00:02:35,850 it is structurally impossible for me to do so. 21 00:02:37,420 --> 00:02:38,700 I know. 22 00:02:39,170 --> 00:02:40,850 Kivia! You getting this? 23 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:43,300 What is it? 24 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:47,770 Your sacred seal communication is more garbled with non-heroes. Speak slowly. 25 00:02:47,770 --> 00:02:51,570 What's going on out there? Who sent those riders? 26 00:02:51,570 --> 00:02:54,150 I have no idea. But... 27 00:02:54,520 --> 00:02:57,150 It's clear they're some noble family's private army. 28 00:02:57,150 --> 00:02:59,240 They're skilled horseback archers. 29 00:03:00,940 --> 00:03:04,550 They're pulling back. We're too heavily armored to give chase. 30 00:03:04,550 --> 00:03:07,420 Damn. They're heading for... 31 00:03:08,090 --> 00:03:09,480 The underground passage. 32 00:03:15,290 --> 00:03:16,680 They're coming this way. 33 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:20,260 Xylo, we've got a mess on our hands! Something's coming our way! 34 00:03:20,260 --> 00:03:22,710 What do we do? If they make it to me... 35 00:03:22,710 --> 00:03:24,180 If I die here... 36 00:03:24,180 --> 00:03:25,580 ...I'll never stop haunting you! 37 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,880 Is your own neck all you care about? 38 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:30,590 Chill out, Mr. Venetim. 39 00:03:30,590 --> 00:03:33,070 Mr. Tatsuya's got your back, right? 40 00:03:33,450 --> 00:03:36,730 Still, Your Majesty could do with getting off the front lines. 41 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:39,480 We've got kyracks incoming. 42 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:41,960 That front gate won't hold much longer. 43 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:42,950 Unthinkable. 44 00:03:42,950 --> 00:03:47,170 If the king retreats, who will motivate his subjects? 45 00:03:52,330 --> 00:03:54,710 Chancellor! Where are my reinforcements? 46 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:59,640 I don't have any for you. Besides... 47 00:04:00,180 --> 00:04:03,620 You're not even king of anything. 48 00:04:04,150 --> 00:04:05,850 In that case... 49 00:04:06,140 --> 00:04:08,560 Open the embrasures! 50 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:10,840 Opening embrasures! 51 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:14,800 What are those? 52 00:04:14,800 --> 00:04:16,520 Runtels. 53 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:21,320 Sacred seal cannons created by Verkle Development Corporation. 54 00:04:21,980 --> 00:04:23,940 Prepare to fire! 55 00:04:25,690 --> 00:04:27,660 Preparing to fire! 56 00:04:33,950 --> 00:04:36,240 Fire! 57 00:04:52,230 --> 00:04:54,840 Their aim could use some work. 58 00:04:54,840 --> 00:04:56,510 We'll need time to reload. 59 00:04:56,510 --> 00:04:58,680 The next wave will reach us first. 60 00:04:59,570 --> 00:05:01,190 In that case... 61 00:05:01,190 --> 00:05:03,060 Commander Xylo, it's your turn! 62 00:05:03,060 --> 00:05:04,790 Strike down the enemy general! 63 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:06,330 Guess it's come to that. 64 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:09,130 I'll handle any humans we come across. 65 00:05:09,130 --> 00:05:10,290 Ready to go, Teoritta? 66 00:05:13,370 --> 00:05:14,420 Xylo. 67 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:18,200 Do you truly intend to enter this fight? 68 00:05:19,810 --> 00:05:21,400 What are you getting at? 69 00:05:23,110 --> 00:05:27,360 You are constantly gambling with your own life, 70 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:29,830 yet you tell me not to do the same. 71 00:05:33,930 --> 00:05:37,430 It's fine for me to do it. They can bring me back to life. 72 00:05:37,750 --> 00:05:38,760 No. 73 00:05:39,350 --> 00:05:42,100 Even if that were not the case, you would still fight. 74 00:05:42,940 --> 00:05:44,440 What's your point? 75 00:05:44,910 --> 00:05:48,490 For the Holy Knights and miners still in the fortress... 76 00:05:48,490 --> 00:05:52,770 For the nameless masses you have never even met... 77 00:05:52,770 --> 00:05:54,830 You always fight for someone else. 78 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:59,750 In the end, you are no different than a goddess. 79 00:06:00,330 --> 00:06:04,850 So when you claim to despise the goddesses' fundamental nature... 80 00:06:05,650 --> 00:06:07,810 It is because you see yourself in us. 81 00:06:16,810 --> 00:06:17,720 Damn it. 82 00:06:21,870 --> 00:06:23,640 Let's just get this done. 83 00:06:23,990 --> 00:06:26,200 The Demon Lord's finally here. 84 00:06:26,950 --> 00:06:30,550 Yes. You are a hero and I am a goddess. 85 00:06:30,550 --> 00:06:33,610 It is essential that I bless your battle. 86 00:06:33,610 --> 00:06:36,260 We each have a duty that must be done. 87 00:06:36,740 --> 00:06:38,570 We have no other choice, yes? 88 00:06:39,370 --> 00:06:42,050 Yeah. You said it. 89 00:06:43,460 --> 00:06:47,510 Xylo. We must make sure we win this battle. 90 00:06:47,920 --> 00:06:48,920 Right. 91 00:06:49,370 --> 00:06:50,430 Let's go. 92 00:06:57,130 --> 00:06:59,010 What are humans doing here? 93 00:06:59,010 --> 00:07:01,500 Will this place become our grave? 94 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:09,390 H-Hey. 95 00:07:14,990 --> 00:07:15,950 What the... 96 00:07:15,950 --> 00:07:17,040 Where'd that come from? 97 00:07:17,040 --> 00:07:18,650 I-It's an ambu— 98 00:07:39,320 --> 00:07:40,980 O-Offer support! 99 00:07:41,420 --> 00:07:43,230 All forces, fire! 100 00:07:54,890 --> 00:07:56,580 H-He disappeared? 101 00:08:09,590 --> 00:08:11,760 What the hell is he? 102 00:08:13,620 --> 00:08:15,680 He's not human. 103 00:08:16,970 --> 00:08:18,160 That thing... 104 00:08:20,080 --> 00:08:21,510 It's a demon. 105 00:08:26,470 --> 00:08:27,560 There it is. 106 00:08:28,020 --> 00:08:29,280 That's Iblis. 107 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:36,250 Let's keep engagements to a minimum. We'll go around. 108 00:08:36,250 --> 00:08:37,400 Understood. 109 00:08:37,610 --> 00:08:39,900 Proceed, my knight. 110 00:08:40,850 --> 00:08:41,620 Right. 111 00:08:42,940 --> 00:08:45,370 Just how we planned it! 112 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:49,010 Eat this! 113 00:09:01,090 --> 00:09:02,220 Xylo! 114 00:09:04,420 --> 00:09:05,690 Take that! 115 00:09:13,730 --> 00:09:15,230 A kyrack, huh? 116 00:09:16,350 --> 00:09:17,700 Take this! 117 00:09:22,990 --> 00:09:24,580 Teoritta, time to fly! 118 00:09:24,580 --> 00:09:25,430 Right! 119 00:09:29,010 --> 00:09:30,590 A boggart?! 120 00:09:33,850 --> 00:09:36,710 X-Xylo! I shall call the rain of swords! 121 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:37,600 No! 122 00:09:37,990 --> 00:09:40,510 Save your power for Iblis. 123 00:09:41,170 --> 00:09:42,940 I cannot simply— 124 00:09:49,850 --> 00:09:51,990 Damn it all to hell. 125 00:10:07,290 --> 00:10:09,250 Teoritta! We're going! 126 00:10:11,940 --> 00:10:13,550 Xylo. What is that? 127 00:10:23,250 --> 00:10:25,630 Venetim! What are {\i1}they{\i0} doing here? 128 00:10:25,630 --> 00:10:27,550 I told you to refuse their aid! 129 00:10:28,370 --> 00:10:31,470 Uh, you're not mad at me, are you, Xylo? 130 00:10:32,150 --> 00:10:35,000 You lied to me, didn't you? 131 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:37,400 Well, let me turn that back on you. 132 00:10:37,890 --> 00:10:41,410 What made you think I would tell you the truth? 133 00:10:43,150 --> 00:10:46,920 Xylo! Help! I'm in trouble! They're gonna kill me! 134 00:10:46,920 --> 00:10:48,560 I'm a dead man! 135 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:50,340 Dotta! What the hell are you doing? 136 00:10:50,340 --> 00:10:53,360 I'm being chased by mercenaries! 137 00:10:50,970 --> 00:10:52,540 Kill the bastard! 138 00:10:52,540 --> 00:10:53,740 Get back here! 139 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:56,870 Huh? Why are they after {\i0}you{\i1}? I told you to {\i0}hire{\i1} them!{\i0} 140 00:10:56,870 --> 00:10:59,650 You told me to steal money to pay 'em. 141 00:10:59,650 --> 00:11:03,250 I thought I'd save time by stealing it from them in the first place! 142 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:05,110 Oh, whatever! Shut up now! 143 00:11:05,110 --> 00:11:07,130 Give us our money back, you bastard! 144 00:11:07,130 --> 00:11:09,350 Harry the faerie horde! 145 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:17,520 They've confused the Demon Lord. Guess it's dumber than I thought. 146 00:11:17,800 --> 00:11:19,120 Let's fly, Teoritta! 147 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:25,940 Now's the time. Can you do it? 148 00:11:25,940 --> 00:11:27,510 But of course. 149 00:11:43,710 --> 00:11:47,340 I prioritized size and power with this sword. 150 00:11:47,340 --> 00:11:48,820 It will not hold for long. 151 00:11:48,820 --> 00:11:50,940 I know. It's more than enough. 152 00:11:52,850 --> 00:11:56,040 Are my blessings not a sight to behold? 153 00:12:02,160 --> 00:12:03,310 Xylo? 154 00:12:06,570 --> 00:12:07,940 Let's win this thing. 155 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:11,800 Indeed. 156 00:12:27,600 --> 00:12:28,780 Ready. 157 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:32,770 That's right. Come get me. 158 00:12:50,530 --> 00:12:52,450 Xylo. What is this? 159 00:12:52,450 --> 00:12:55,250 It's the trap I set while scouting. 160 00:12:55,250 --> 00:12:56,970 They're weathering seals. 161 00:12:57,570 --> 00:12:58,790 Teoritta! 162 00:12:58,790 --> 00:12:59,560 Right. 163 00:13:01,710 --> 00:13:04,210 This shall be your end! 164 00:13:12,100 --> 00:13:15,310 These swords will last for some time. 165 00:13:41,640 --> 00:13:45,090 I'll ask Kivia's forces to bring the goddess's poison. 166 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:47,030 You rest here for a bit. 167 00:13:48,270 --> 00:13:51,920 There wasn't a single damn reason to sacrifice the fortress. 168 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:56,050 All the fight's gone out of it. 169 00:13:56,050 --> 00:13:57,350 Now we can... 170 00:14:04,170 --> 00:14:05,200 Teoritta! 171 00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:07,200 Get out of there! 172 00:14:14,660 --> 00:14:17,200 M-My knight. 173 00:14:26,500 --> 00:14:28,770 T-Teoritta. 174 00:14:32,360 --> 00:14:33,620 Run away. 175 00:14:43,230 --> 00:14:44,970 Is this all we can do? 176 00:14:45,490 --> 00:14:48,210 My people! Retreat at once! 177 00:14:45,870 --> 00:14:47,140 Run! 178 00:14:47,140 --> 00:14:48,530 It's hopeless! 179 00:14:48,210 --> 00:14:50,030 We cannot afford any more sacrifices! 180 00:14:50,030 --> 00:14:52,790 Tsav! Clear an escape route for them! 181 00:14:52,790 --> 00:14:55,530 Not happenin'! We're in trouble here, too! 182 00:14:55,940 --> 00:14:57,950 We're done for! Run! 183 00:14:56,890 --> 00:14:57,950 Hey! 184 00:14:58,350 --> 00:14:59,820 Does that mean I can run, too? 185 00:15:01,120 --> 00:15:04,030 Just don't come down here, please. 186 00:15:04,030 --> 00:15:06,260 Hold the line up there. 187 00:15:06,260 --> 00:15:08,820 Wait! Someone save {\i1}me{\i0}! 188 00:15:08,820 --> 00:15:11,470 These mercenaries are gonna kill me! 189 00:15:18,130 --> 00:15:20,100 Xylo! Your wound... 190 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:22,290 Teoritta. Go. 191 00:15:22,290 --> 00:15:23,400 But I— 192 00:15:23,400 --> 00:15:26,110 The faeries can't come here right now. 193 00:15:28,840 --> 00:15:30,870 I can see you're at your limit. 194 00:15:31,620 --> 00:15:33,120 It's blatantly obvious. 195 00:15:37,540 --> 00:15:41,630 You were right about everything. 196 00:15:46,270 --> 00:15:48,720 I see myself in you, and it repulses me. 197 00:15:50,470 --> 00:15:51,680 I... 198 00:15:53,160 --> 00:15:55,720 I want to win a battle that matters. 199 00:15:56,180 --> 00:15:59,060 {\t(2750,2860,\3candHFFFFFF 200 00:15:59,740 --> 00:16:03,150 I want to believe I still have something to offer. 201 00:16:04,170 --> 00:16:07,060 It's a stupid, selfish thing to want. 202 00:16:07,860 --> 00:16:09,320 {\3candHFFFFFF 203 00:16:10,810 --> 00:16:14,150 This is the battle I'm fighting. 204 00:16:17,820 --> 00:16:19,110 My knight. 205 00:16:19,790 --> 00:16:24,750 Regardless of your feelings on the matter, I shall fight by your side. 206 00:16:27,650 --> 00:16:28,800 Because... 207 00:16:29,300 --> 00:16:32,630 I am the mighty goddess, Teoritta. 208 00:16:34,550 --> 00:16:36,970 Yeah. Almost forgot about that. 209 00:16:37,300 --> 00:16:42,510 Xylo. If you do not wish me to die, you need only protect me. 210 00:16:42,890 --> 00:16:45,740 You are a mighty knight, after all. 211 00:16:47,030 --> 00:16:48,410 All right, then. 212 00:16:48,850 --> 00:16:51,370 Help me out here, Teoritta. 213 00:16:52,140 --> 00:16:55,110 I'll decide where you gamble your life. 214 00:16:55,110 --> 00:16:55,980 Yes. 215 00:16:56,680 --> 00:16:59,500 And when you die, it'll be on my order. 216 00:16:59,500 --> 00:17:00,740 Without a doubt. 217 00:17:01,260 --> 00:17:03,450 So let's win this! 218 00:17:09,980 --> 00:17:12,270 I shall prepare you a special sword. 219 00:17:13,430 --> 00:17:16,000 A truly special sword. 220 00:17:19,010 --> 00:17:22,420 Can it slay an immortal opponent? 221 00:17:22,700 --> 00:17:25,180 Yes. This is the Holy Sword. 222 00:17:25,180 --> 00:17:27,590 There is nothing it cannot destroy. 223 00:17:28,510 --> 00:17:31,240 I summon it from outside this world. 224 00:17:31,640 --> 00:17:34,870 I guarantee it will hold, even if not for long. 225 00:17:35,670 --> 00:17:38,570 So I'd better make sure the strike lands true? 226 00:17:39,490 --> 00:17:41,030 Leave it to me. 227 00:17:42,790 --> 00:17:47,620 Yes. We shall never give in, nor fail, nor be broken! 228 00:18:13,190 --> 00:18:14,440 Xylo! 229 00:18:21,310 --> 00:18:22,780 Xylo! 230 00:18:22,780 --> 00:18:25,650 I lost the mercenaries! What are you doing? 231 00:18:25,650 --> 00:18:27,300 We gotta get out of here! 232 00:18:32,280 --> 00:18:33,680 Oh, hey. 233 00:18:33,990 --> 00:18:37,790 Was wondering about the radio silence. So that's where you are. 234 00:18:38,170 --> 00:18:40,990 This is my last shot, anyway. 235 00:18:47,770 --> 00:18:50,320 Teoritta! Now! 236 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:12,020 Just die and rot already! 237 00:19:17,710 --> 00:19:19,240 There is nothing... 238 00:19:19,870 --> 00:19:21,760 the Holy Sword... 239 00:19:22,580 --> 00:19:24,270 cannot destroy. 240 00:20:05,850 --> 00:20:06,900 You see? 241 00:20:07,970 --> 00:20:10,850 Am I not truly great? 242 00:20:16,030 --> 00:20:16,940 Yeah. 243 00:20:17,900 --> 00:20:20,370 You sure as hell are. 244 00:20:24,940 --> 00:20:26,680 Xylo! 245 00:20:27,320 --> 00:20:29,460 Teoritta's with you, right? 246 00:20:29,460 --> 00:20:31,870 If you're hurt, we'd better get you back fast! 247 00:20:30,280 --> 00:20:33,280 Took you long enough, moron. 248 00:20:32,170 --> 00:20:34,320 Hey! Xylo! 249 00:20:41,630 --> 00:20:42,870 Where am I? 250 00:20:43,370 --> 00:20:46,640 Oh, I see you're awake. 251 00:20:46,960 --> 00:20:49,850 How are we feeling, Xylo? 252 00:20:52,970 --> 00:20:54,340 Who are you? 253 00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:56,460 Rest easy. 254 00:20:56,460 --> 00:20:59,140 I'm happy to say you aren't dead. 255 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:02,450 Although you came awfully close, I reckon. 256 00:21:02,450 --> 00:21:08,190 Your body's been restored enough that you won't need to visit the repair shop. 257 00:21:08,190 --> 00:21:12,490 Although I can't promise there won't be a little memory loss. 258 00:21:12,950 --> 00:21:14,440 Who the hell are you? 259 00:21:14,920 --> 00:21:19,130 Consider us allies, if you wish. 260 00:21:19,130 --> 00:21:22,970 Either way, I'm {\i1}very{\i0} relieved you're safe. 261 00:21:22,970 --> 00:21:27,480 The hero unit is our trump card, after all. 262 00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:30,050 Leave. 263 00:21:30,050 --> 00:21:31,740 How cruel. 264 00:21:31,740 --> 00:21:36,760 It wasn't easy to arrange this confidential visit, you know. 265 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:40,250 I worked hard to bring you your gifts as well. 266 00:21:44,200 --> 00:21:48,150 Expressions of thanks from the nearby settlements. 267 00:21:48,150 --> 00:21:50,700 It seems you've gained a very positive reputation. 268 00:21:50,700 --> 00:21:52,890 They call you the "Soaring Lightning." 269 00:21:52,890 --> 00:21:54,100 Get out now. 270 00:21:56,710 --> 00:22:00,600 Very well. I'll respect your wishes. 271 00:22:01,260 --> 00:22:03,370 But I want you to know... 272 00:22:03,890 --> 00:22:06,030 It's not just civilians. 273 00:22:06,030 --> 00:22:10,980 People in the Temple and the military are noticing what you heroes are up t— 274 00:22:10,980 --> 00:22:12,180 Leave. 275 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:23,350 Oh, and one last thing. 276 00:22:23,890 --> 00:22:27,370 Be careful about disobeying too many orders. 277 00:22:27,370 --> 00:22:31,940 There are powerful people who view you as a thorn in their side. 278 00:22:31,940 --> 00:22:35,940 One particular faction has its eyes squarely on you. 279 00:22:35,940 --> 00:22:37,360 Yeah, I'll bet. 280 00:22:38,090 --> 00:22:40,960 They're known as "coexisters." 281 00:22:40,960 --> 00:22:44,550 They seek harmony with the Demon Blight. 282 00:22:45,300 --> 00:22:47,260 Well, goodbye now. 283 00:22:52,990 --> 00:22:54,530 I'm finished. 284 00:22:54,530 --> 00:22:56,970 You're free to enter, Lady Goddess. 285 00:22:57,520 --> 00:22:58,680 Xylo! 286 00:23:15,780 --> 00:23:17,510 My knight? 287 00:23:17,510 --> 00:23:20,700 Why are you looking at me like that? 288 00:23:22,670 --> 00:23:27,590 I, a mighty goddess, have granted you a personal audience. 289 00:23:33,140 --> 00:23:36,460 I will be angry with you, Xylo. 290 00:23:37,180 --> 00:23:40,030 If you do not wish to praise me... 291 00:23:40,660 --> 00:23:42,860 If you do not wish to pat my head... 292 00:23:43,470 --> 00:23:45,110 I accept that. 293 00:23:46,620 --> 00:23:49,240 But of all things... 294 00:23:50,730 --> 00:23:52,980 If you were to forget me... 295 00:23:54,390 --> 00:23:56,370 I would never forgive you. 296 00:24:04,110 --> 00:24:07,150 I haven't forgotten you, Teoritta. 297 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:11,620 So don't cry. 298 00:24:16,130 --> 00:24:18,010 I am not crying. 299 00:24:19,170 --> 00:24:20,270 Okay. 300 00:24:20,690 --> 00:24:22,850 I am much too great and powerful. 301 00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:26,200 Yeah, you are.