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Before me, there stand no adversaries!

Behind me, there are mountains of treasure!

I'm dignified and arrogant!

Race forward forever and ever!

Fukiareru kaze ga kami wo surinuketeku Stormy winds blow through your hair

Sono hitomi ni utsuru shinkirou And reflected in your eyes is a mirage

Hikari to yami no hazama umareta inochi You decide now is the time to face once again

Ima futatabi tachimukau toki to the life born in the rift between light and dark

Jidai wo utsutsu kagami sae hibiware kudakete Even if the very mirror reflecting the times cracks and shatters,

Sore demo ikiteru motomete yamanai ai wo sakenderu will still be alive, crying out for the love you ceaselessly seek

Tachikirenai omoi daite hito wa samayoitsuzukeru continue to wander, holding on to ideas they can't give up on

Tachihadakaru kabe miageru yori Rather than look up at the walls that stand in the way,

Uchikuzusu sube wa aru to maboroshi wo uchiharatte drive away those illusions and have faith you can knock them down

Itsu datte ima koko ga hajimari This is where it all starts, always

Go, Gourry!

Come, light!

Curse you all!

It appears things are looking up for us!

Yeah!

Gourry!

Don't forget that that sword's a replica!

If this drags out too long, we'll lose our only weapon!

Duclis...

I miscalculated. I didn't expect there to be someone like you.

Miscalculated?

Yes. I thought that the Zanaffar would be unstoppable

as long as I managed to do something about Pokota's Sword of Light.

So? What do you plan to do about me?

Those who get in the Zanaffar's way must be eliminated, of course!

"Misty - The Blades are Brought Down!"

Never fear! Evacuate in a calm and orderly fashion!

I had heard about someone who uses forbidden Dark Lord magic.

Does he mean?

The golden Dark Lord... the Lord of Nightmares.

Tear through the darkness with darkness itself!

Ragna Blade!

That's not something just anyone knows about, though...

Ozzel knew magic with that power could defeat the Zanaffar.

Ozzel?!

Just who is she?!

She knew about Rezo's jar and the golden Dark Lord...

I get the feeling there's a whole 'nother side to all of this.

That is none of my concern. And there is no need for you to know, either.

Duclis!

Are you really out to kill me because I'm a danger to the Zanaffar?

There seems to be a real contradiction

between what you're saying and what you're doing.

Oh?

You say people should repent their ways,

but then you're also trying to destroy them with the Zanaffar!

Yet, if they're destroyed, how are they supposed to repent anything?

That's true...

And you're out to kill me because I'm a danger to the Zanaffar.

But you've actually realized it, too.

You know how dangerous it'd be if it assimilated my knowledge!

Does that mean...?

You're here to kill me to keep that from happening.

Do you claim that's not a contradiction?

A contradiction, huh?

Perhaps so.

It's getting away!

No, wait!

Stay sharp! There's no telling where it'll attack from next!

I shall give you terror and despair!

What is it planning to do?

Does humanity deserve to be destroyed,

or can hope still be placed in it?

I can no longer tell the answer to that.

Duclis! What are you...?!

That's why I'm leaving this to fate.

If fate wishes for destruction, then Zanaffar will win this fight.

And, if it doesn't...!

That's a convenient thing for you to say!

You bring all this about and then say you'll just "leave it to fate"?!

Indeed, it's fate! Taforashia's calamity!

The overly-ambitious woman named Gioconda!

Even the Zanaffar's resurrection!

Duclis!

Is this also fate, Lord Rezo?

You wanted the resurrection and destruction of your spirit...

And...

...you entrusted it to them, didn't you?

You entrusted it to those who have the power to cut through fate...

Fight back all you want! Let's see how much you can stand up to fate!

Talk about egotistical! Blam Gush!

Flare Arrow!

I told you, it's no use.

Zanaffar! What are you doing?!

- What does this mean?! - Don't tell me Sir Gourry's group was!

We can't be done in...

...that easily!

Ms. Lina!

Sir Gourry!

Guys! It looks like you're okay!

Yeah, we are, anyway!

What are you planning, Zanaffar?!

I told you! I am going to give you terror and despair

with the power of my brethren!

Brethren?! You mean more of you?!

What?!

Zanaffar! Damn you!

W-What's happening?!

Duclis!

It is no use! Duclis' Zanaffar has surely started to go berserk!

There is no stopping it now!

What have you done?!

- You can't be serious! - They weren't working together?!

Damn you!

Long ago, Sairaag, known as the Magic City,

was destroyed by one of our brethren.

Think what two could do!

What?!

Duclis was fated to become one of us

from the moment he donned his Zanaffar.

I merely sped things up a little.

Damn it!

Will you continue your struggle even now, humans?

Of course we will!

If you're saying it was fate, then we'll just kick both of your butts!

In that case, human, let us see you defy fate!

Duclis!

Duclis! Hold on! I'll use a healing spell!

There's no need...

But!

l-Is this...?

It's just as it said...

Very soon, I will also become a Zanaffar.

Men! Don't waver! Don't flinch!

The fate of the world rests on this battle!

- Mr. Phil! - Dad!

Oh! Lady Lina! Amelia!

The citizens have been evacuated!

It's not much, but I'll help all I can!

That's reckless! You have to escape!

Yes! Get away!

Don't falter! Attack in unison!

Fire Ball!

- Jillas cannons, fire! - Yes, sir!

Seyruun's treasure is the people who live in it!

As long as they're safe, the city can be rebuilt!

Fight without any restraint!

Fools!

Not good!

Dug Haut!

Lina!

Curse you! Is this the power of the legendary demon beast?!

But the power of justice won't falter at such trifles!

Let's show it the power of justice, once and for all!

Seyruun Royal Special Technique, Pacifist Crush!

You knew that wouldn't work!

Geez! Seyruun special techniques and magic soldiers

can't do anything to the Zanaffar!

Are you all right?!

- Sylphiel. Just a second. - What is it?

I want you to tell Mr. Phil and his men something!

Duclis... Is this?

Yes... It appears the time for me to become a Zanaffar has come...

You can't be serious!

The moment a Zanaffar is put on, it starts to eat away at the wearer

until they become one.

Don't give up!

The Sword of Light can get rid of this Zanaffar!

Do you know what I'm feeling now?

Delight...

Zanaffars eat away at both the body and mind.

Right now, I'm delighted that I'll no longer be a person...

What are you saying?!

That's what Zanaffars do...

That may be the most terrifying thing about them...

Your consciousness fades... and you start to lose yourself...

Duclis!

But, even so, there was something I couldn't forget...

The anger... The anger for those who abandoned Taforashia...

It may be because of that

that this Zanaffar wasn't able to fully devour me before...

Fire!

I believe the odds may be against us...

My, what a nice surprise! If it isn't Mr. Wizer!

Oh, Sir Xellos!

Are you content with being up here?

Well, I figure I would only be a burden if I were down there too.

But is it okay that you're up here, Xellos?

Yes. My job is something different altogether, you see.

Freeze Arrow!

Blam Blazer!

Damn! These spells don't even hold it back!

It won't pay attention to anything but the Sword of Light!

I'm not sure how long that'll last, though!

What do we do?!

What is the matter, humans?

Do you intend to defy fate some more?

Will you not revere me and fall under my control?!

What?!

I assume you do not know why the Zanaffars were created.

It was all to create something transcending god and demon alike!

Long ago, the magic city of Sairaag reached its pinnacle of prosperity.

Its citizens, arrogant and proud of its magic mastery,

attempted to create one single result:

an invincible weapon with flawless magic and defensive capabilities

and limitless magic energy and absorption abilities!

A creation for wiping out the Mazoku race threatening this world!

That is what the Zanaffar is!

People say that it went berserk because it was imperfect.

But that is wrong! This form is perfect!

That which is impossible for the feeble beings known as people

becomes achievable in this form, with this body!

Should this body grow any further,

it could wipe out the entire Mazoku race...

...no, surely even the gods themselves!

Once that happens, we can escape the shackles of the transcendentals

and make our advent unto this world!

- You can't be serious! - What?!

You gotta be kidding me!

You're just trying to take the place of God!

Besides, I'm not under the control of God or the Mazoku race!

Only one person in this world rules over me: Lina Inverse!

So, you insist on struggling, no matter what?

In that case, prepare to be swallowed up by fate!

Let's go, too!

Here I come! Veegas Gaia!

Sylphiel!

- Right! - Do it, sorcerer squad!

- Aqua Create! - Aqua Create!

What are you doing?!

Dynast Bras!

Freeze Brid!

Freeze Arrow!

What is this?!

I'd say you got overconfident that this magic wouldn't work on you!

You're powerful enough to break ice made with ordinary magic.

In which case, we just make ice so thick that you can't break it!

- Gourry! - Yeah! Come, light!

- H-Hey! - What are you doing?!

- Mr. Gourry! - Damn! Of all the times!

O, fragment of the Lord of Nightmares!

Sword of the cold, dark void, free yourself from the heavens' bonds!

No! I'm not gonna make it!

It couldn't be!

Duclis!

Mr. Pokota?! Then, is that...?!

H-Hurry!

Show us what you're made of, Sword of Light!

I'm right behind you!

Become one with my power, one with my body

and walk the path of destruction with me!

Power that can smash even the souls of the gods!

Ragna Blade!

Come, light!

This is how you cut through fate!

Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows.

Buried in the flow of time, in thy great name

I pledge myself to darkness!

All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed

by the power you and I possess!

Dragon Slave!

Alright, we managed to haul the body out here.

It's probably best if you keep people away from it for a while.

Yes. I will have to make it off-limits until the miasma dissipates.

This is a Holy Tree seed that was passed down in Taforashia.

Holy Tree? A seed of Flagoon?

Eventually, this Holy Tree should absorb the Zanaffar's miasma.

But, I get the feeling this isn't over yet.

His Zanaffar's already taken control of him?!

Come, light!

Pokota!

Pokota! What are you doing?!

Duclis... you're still a person. Aren't you?

How could you tell?

Of course I could tell.

You had those same eyes when we lived peacefully in Taforashia!

Not even I'm sure how I'm still myself.

Is it because I'm in a beastman's body?

Is it because that blast broke something that controls this Zanaffar?

Pokota, strike me down.

What I've done cannot possibly be forgiven.

Pokota! If you're the prince of Taforashia, you'll do it!

Those who stand at the top are responsible for punishing people!

This is the final thing I have to teach you.

Do I have to do it?

Pokota, do it!

I can't. I can't, Duclis!

I know I have to punish you for justice! I know that's my duty!

But there's no way I can do it!

As a prince, you're a lost cause.

It is true that he couldn't punish you.

But, I am sure that Prince Posel has etched into his mind his duty as royalty.

Besides, who can give perfect judgment?

That's a good point.

After all, all people are flawed creatures, riddled with mistakes.

But, that's exactly why we have to try our best

as we head for the right path!

However, with that body, I doubt you can live among people.

That may be even worse punishment than an easy death.

I shall prepare myself for that.

Live in that body as you think about the people whose lives you took.

And then, if it looks like we're about to repeat our mistakes again,

I would like you to sound the warning bells for this world!

Owari wa shinai It's not going to end

I don't know if I'm fit to do that, but...

Harewataru sora kara ochiru tooriame From the completely clear sky comes a brief shower

Duclis!

This is farewell, Pokota! I leave Taforashia in your hands!

Nagarete yuku kumo ni oitsukenakutte I'm unable to keep up with the flowing clouds

I won't forget.

Tabidachi no saki ni wa atarashii deai At the end of my journey awaits a new encounter

The fact that I talked big, but wasn't able to do anything...

Demo nagasareteru you de ochitsukanakutte But I can't stay calm and relax; I feel like I'm being swept away

I couldn't beat the Zanaffar, punish Duclis, or save Taforashia!

Sore demo kono shunkan ni subete ga owaru wake ja nai Even so, it's not as if everything is going to end this very instant

I won't forget this! I can't ever, ever forget it!

And I have to save Taforashia as quickly as possible!

Sou desho Isn't that right?

We've come with you all this way! You can count on us, Prince!

Akireru hodo nayaminuite Right now I don't need any answers

Yeah!

Denai kotae ima wa iranai that can't be found even after an apalling amount of agonizing

I suppose there's no other choice!

As long as we believe in love and justice,

there's no difficulty in this world that we can't beat!

Hora, hontou wa akiramete inai But look, I haven't actually given up yet

That said, there are still mysteries left...

Rezo's jar that Ozzel mentioned...

Mada, mada ikou Let's keep on going

What's the whole deal with Rezo now?

Owari wa shinai It's not going to end

And what connection does that have with Taforashia?

Issho ni ikou Let's go together

Kakugo kimete ne Make sure you're ready

Oh, we'll figure something out!

Yeah. What'll be will be.

So, whaddya say we lift our spirits for now and get something to eat?!

Yeah!

Go! Go! Go!