1 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:40,080 Episode 12 2 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:40,080 {\3candHFFFFFF the Sea of Shadow Chapter Twelve 3 00:01:45,700 --> 00:01:47,400 {\3candHFFFFFF 4 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:05,980 You can't sleep? 5 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:08,280 I can't relax in that fancy room. 6 00:02:08,690 --> 00:02:09,950 Me neither. 7 00:02:11,390 --> 00:02:14,390 Do you know about the last Queen of Kei? 8 00:02:14,530 --> 00:02:17,800 Her reign lasted for six years, and her posthumous name was Yo-Ou. 9 00:02:17,900 --> 00:02:19,390 That's all I know. 10 00:02:20,370 --> 00:02:22,360 Did she cause Shitsudou? 11 00:02:22,710 --> 00:02:26,840 No, I remember she resigned the throne herself. 12 00:02:27,380 --> 00:02:29,870 You mean she chose to die? 13 00:02:30,380 --> 00:02:31,540 But why? 14 00:02:34,350 --> 00:02:36,680 I wonder what she was like... 15 00:02:36,820 --> 00:02:39,980 I heard that she was the daughter of a merchant. 16 00:02:40,660 --> 00:02:41,950 So she was an average person? 17 00:02:42,090 --> 00:02:43,020 Yes. 18 00:02:43,490 --> 00:02:45,220 Just like me, then. 19 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:50,330 I wonder why Keiki chose normal people like us... 20 00:02:56,710 --> 00:02:58,070 Keiki... 21 00:02:58,670 --> 00:03:00,610 Why did you choose me? 22 00:03:01,540 --> 00:03:02,770 Keiki? 23 00:03:03,610 --> 00:03:04,840 Keiki! 24 00:03:12,290 --> 00:03:15,380 We don't need any women in Gyouten! 25 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:21,560 Forgive my opposition, but these women do not have a place to go. 26 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,190 Is it you? 27 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:27,890 You tempted the Taiho, didn't you? 28 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:29,560 P-Please, Your Majesty! 29 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:32,140 A Kirin is a creature of mercy... 30 00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:34,840 You must've begged him with your tears! 31 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:37,670 You took advantage of the Kirin! 32 00:03:41,020 --> 00:03:45,040 Keiki, order your Shirei to punish them! 33 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:50,850 If they say they can't stand, cut off their legs. 34 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:54,220 If they try to hold onto the pillars, chop off their arms. 35 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:58,330 Those who disobey the imperial command deserve no mercy. 36 00:03:58,470 --> 00:04:00,160 Do you not agree with me? 37 00:04:03,070 --> 00:04:04,330 Fine then... 38 00:04:04,670 --> 00:04:07,470 Exile all women not only from Kinpa Palace... 39 00:04:07,610 --> 00:04:10,640 ...but from the entire Kingdom of Kei! 40 00:04:10,780 --> 00:04:12,140 But Your Majesty... 41 00:04:12,980 --> 00:04:15,710 If there are no women left in this kingdom... 42 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:18,990 ...no one is going to tempt you ever again. 43 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:26,160 She fell in love with Keiki... 44 00:04:26,330 --> 00:04:27,230 Keiki! 45 00:04:27,330 --> 00:04:28,260 Keiki! 46 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:30,260 Keiki! 47 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:31,830 I don't want to see it! 48 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:41,870 Keiki... 49 00:04:42,740 --> 00:04:45,650 He is suffering from Shitsudou. 50 00:04:46,420 --> 00:04:50,320 The Heavens are angry with you, Your Majesty. 51 00:04:50,690 --> 00:04:51,740 No! 52 00:04:51,890 --> 00:04:52,790 No, no! 53 00:04:53,060 --> 00:04:54,680 No! 54 00:04:55,190 --> 00:04:57,060 You must save Keiki. 55 00:04:57,190 --> 00:04:58,660 Save him! 56 00:05:00,130 --> 00:05:01,620 Please... 57 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:04,300 Please save Keiki... 58 00:05:11,570 --> 00:05:13,870 A short time later, Yo-Ou visited Mt. Hou... 59 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,210 ...and offered her resignation to the Heavens. 60 00:05:16,310 --> 00:05:19,300 It was the only way she could save Keiki. 61 00:05:20,180 --> 00:05:23,050 The Sword Suiguu only shows the vision of the truth. 62 00:05:24,450 --> 00:05:28,510 You wished to know about Keiki and Yo-Ou, that's why it showed you. 63 00:05:29,220 --> 00:05:31,620 I'm no different from Yo-Ou. 64 00:05:31,890 --> 00:05:35,350 If I become the Queen, I'm sure I'll make foolish mistakes like she did. 65 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:37,900 The Sword knows it, and it's mocking me. 66 00:06:01,090 --> 00:06:03,390 Why don't you play with them? 67 00:06:03,990 --> 00:06:06,050 But I can't even speak their language. 68 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:10,700 If you don't try, you'll never be able to communicate with them. 69 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:14,490 I was once like you. 70 00:06:15,270 --> 00:06:17,530 I thought nobody would understand me... 71 00:06:17,670 --> 00:06:21,770 ...so I didn't bother talking to my parents or teachers. 72 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:24,140 It's not too late for you. 73 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:29,270 If your friend is really the Queen of Kei, she may be able to help you go home. 74 00:06:50,970 --> 00:06:52,740 Your Majesty. 75 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:56,310 I am glad to see that you are safe. 76 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:57,680 Thank you. 77 00:06:58,680 --> 00:07:02,910 It appears that the evil Kaikyaku has deceived the king of En. 78 00:07:03,020 --> 00:07:06,280 I heard that she's now claiming to be the Queen of a kingdom. 79 00:07:07,190 --> 00:07:08,780 How despicable... 80 00:07:08,990 --> 00:07:11,760 She will bring an end to this world! 81 00:07:12,090 --> 00:07:14,890 Sugimoto, can you save the world? 82 00:07:15,030 --> 00:07:16,090 Yes, Your Majesty. 83 00:07:18,570 --> 00:07:23,560 If I pay a visit to King En, she will show herself to you. 84 00:07:23,670 --> 00:07:26,370 And when she does, she will probably act like your friend. 85 00:07:31,210 --> 00:07:32,370 Taiki? 86 00:07:32,580 --> 00:07:34,140 Is he a Taika, too? 87 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:36,310 I've told you about him before. 88 00:07:36,490 --> 00:07:38,540 He's a "Hina" of Tai. 89 00:07:38,690 --> 00:07:39,810 Hina? 90 00:07:40,490 --> 00:07:42,620 A Hina is a Kirin that hasn't matured yet. 91 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:47,030 When a Kirin reaches adulthood, it stops growing physically. 92 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:51,570 Does that mean Enki became an adult sooner than Keiki did? 93 00:07:51,870 --> 00:07:53,200 Yes, that's right. 94 00:07:56,100 --> 00:07:57,590 Now I remember... 95 00:07:57,710 --> 00:08:00,300 ...but I thought Taiki was believed to be dead... 96 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:03,570 I don't think he's dead. 97 00:08:04,550 --> 00:08:07,570 I thought he had died a long time ago. 98 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:10,680 The Kingdom of Tai has been in the midst of a war 99 00:08:10,820 --> 00:08:13,290 ...and I heard the Kirin has been missing. 100 00:08:13,420 --> 00:08:17,260 But I thought a ruler cannot start a war with another kingdom. 101 00:08:17,630 --> 00:08:19,060 It's prohibited by the Heavens, right? 102 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:20,250 That's right. 103 00:08:20,430 --> 00:08:24,590 It's strictly forbidden for a king to cross the border with his royal army. 104 00:08:24,830 --> 00:08:27,030 The king will be punished immediately. 105 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:31,300 That's why Shouryuu cannot go rescue Keiki on his own. 106 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:34,240 The war that's been going on in Tai is a civil war. 107 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:37,680 Both King Tai and Taiki have been missing, but... 108 00:08:37,810 --> 00:08:42,650 ...if they'd really died, there should be a new Kirin's Ranka growing on Mt. Hou. 109 00:08:43,250 --> 00:08:46,050 But I haven't heard of it yet, so they're probably still alive somewhere. 110 00:08:48,290 --> 00:08:49,220 By the way... 111 00:08:50,330 --> 00:08:51,950 Remember the night I met you? 112 00:08:53,030 --> 00:08:53,790 Yes, I do. 113 00:08:54,430 --> 00:08:57,020 Actually I was looking for Taiki then. 114 00:08:57,230 --> 00:08:58,820 What is Taiki's real name? 115 00:08:59,330 --> 00:09:00,930 I think it was Kouri... 116 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:03,870 No wait, it was Takasato something. 117 00:09:04,010 --> 00:09:05,770 He was a rare black Kirin. 118 00:09:08,140 --> 00:09:10,170 Then what's Keiki's real name? 119 00:09:10,380 --> 00:09:11,870 Keiki is Keiki. 120 00:09:13,780 --> 00:09:16,910 Taiki and I have names because we came from Hourai... 121 00:09:17,620 --> 00:09:19,780 ...but usually a Kirin doesn't have a name or parents. 122 00:09:20,260 --> 00:09:21,150 No parents? 123 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:24,120 The life of a Kirin can be a sad one. 124 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:28,130 Kirin are born for their masters, and live to serve them. 125 00:09:28,660 --> 00:09:31,690 They'd even die for their masters, but they don't get graves. 126 00:09:31,800 --> 00:09:33,030 They don't get graves? 127 00:09:34,500 --> 00:09:37,230 Technically, the Kirin are buried along with their masters... 128 00:09:37,340 --> 00:09:39,000 ...but they don't leave corpses. 129 00:09:39,670 --> 00:09:40,870 Stop that. 130 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:42,940 It's no secret. 131 00:09:43,610 --> 00:09:46,140 A Kirin has Youma as his servants. 132 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:47,840 They are called Shirei. 133 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:51,480 The Shirei are only bound by the agreement... 134 00:09:52,150 --> 00:09:56,220 ...that the Shirei get to eat the corpses of the Kirin. 135 00:09:59,160 --> 00:10:01,150 I hear the Kirin taste good. 136 00:10:02,030 --> 00:10:05,400 If you feel sorry for the Kirin, then you must try and help Keiki. 137 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:09,330 I don't think I can do it... 138 00:10:10,270 --> 00:10:11,170 Youko... 139 00:10:11,270 --> 00:10:15,140 The last Queen, Yo-Ou, cared so much for Keiki, and still... 140 00:10:15,380 --> 00:10:16,900 Keiki. 141 00:10:17,980 --> 00:10:20,710 People are foolish, and so am I. 142 00:10:21,180 --> 00:10:24,740 People make mistakes, or do the wrong thing... 143 00:10:24,890 --> 00:10:27,820 ...even though they know what the consequences are. 144 00:10:28,390 --> 00:10:29,880 That's okay. 145 00:10:30,030 --> 00:10:33,550 As long as you remember that you can be foolish... 146 00:10:33,700 --> 00:10:36,820 ...your other half will help and guide you. 147 00:10:37,170 --> 00:10:38,500 My other half? 148 00:10:38,630 --> 00:10:40,430 Yes, your Kirin. 149 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:46,170 I'd like to go down to the town. 150 00:10:49,010 --> 00:10:50,500 But... 151 00:10:51,150 --> 00:10:52,910 I'm not going to escape. 152 00:10:53,250 --> 00:10:56,180 Up here in the palace, I just cannot be myself. 153 00:10:56,920 --> 00:11:02,150 I want to think about it among other foolish mortals like me. 154 00:11:21,780 --> 00:11:23,370 Please leave me alone! 155 00:11:24,410 --> 00:11:25,740 Sugimoto? 156 00:11:26,310 --> 00:11:28,040 Kourin is suffering Shitsudou? 157 00:11:28,280 --> 00:11:30,550 So the Hou has reported to me. 158 00:11:33,460 --> 00:11:37,190 There's no doubt about it, King Kou is the one who's been after Youko. 159 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:41,000 But what could King Kou be scheming? 160 00:11:41,130 --> 00:11:42,430 Excuse me... 161 00:11:45,730 --> 00:11:48,360 There's only one way to find out. 162 00:11:48,970 --> 00:11:50,370 Is he here? 163 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:55,170 What are your intentions with this pretender? 164 00:11:55,280 --> 00:11:58,640 Are you scheming to start a war in Kei? 165 00:11:58,980 --> 00:12:00,470 Of course not. 166 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:04,550 If I interfered in another kingdom's affairs, my Kirin would fall ill. 167 00:12:05,190 --> 00:12:07,090 Speaking of which, how is Kourin? 168 00:12:07,190 --> 00:12:08,310 Well... 169 00:12:08,660 --> 00:12:10,490 About this Kaikyaku... 170 00:12:10,890 --> 00:12:12,690 She is not here right now. 171 00:12:12,830 --> 00:12:13,950 I see... 172 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:17,700 Thank you for your time. 173 00:12:18,100 --> 00:12:22,730 When you see her, tell her that her friend is sick and wishes to see her. 174 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:24,690 Even if... 175 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:28,970 Even if someone were to set up a false queen to take over Kei... 176 00:12:29,080 --> 00:12:30,640 ...what good would it do? 177 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:34,110 The Kingdom of Kou is far wealthier than the Kingdom of Kei. 178 00:12:34,380 --> 00:12:38,110 What would be gained from controlling Kei? 179 00:12:38,350 --> 00:12:40,290 En is indeed wealthy... 180 00:12:40,390 --> 00:12:41,550 We are very unfortunate. 181 00:12:41,920 --> 00:12:43,360 You would never understand... 182 00:12:43,460 --> 00:12:44,820 After all, you are a Taika. 183 00:12:45,390 --> 00:12:46,420 A Taika? 184 00:12:46,530 --> 00:12:48,290 What does that have to do with anything? 185 00:12:57,810 --> 00:13:00,500 Call the Taiho, we're going out. 186 00:13:00,880 --> 00:13:02,210 Going to Houryou, sir? 187 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:08,110 It was January 18th, 1969. 188 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:12,480 I was 22 years old, a student at Tokyo University. 189 00:13:13,690 --> 00:13:14,810 {\frz3.2\4candH808080 190 00:13:14,920 --> 00:13:16,080 {\frz-4\4candH808080 191 00:13:16,160 --> 00:13:17,280 We must defend Yasuda Auditorium to the death. 192 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:24,890 I crawled under a pile of desks to get through a barricade... 193 00:13:25,100 --> 00:13:26,930 ...and I ended up in this world. 194 00:13:32,610 --> 00:13:35,740 I wanted to start a revolution in Japan. 195 00:13:36,240 --> 00:13:41,150 But I realized that I was powerless, and the next thing I knew, I was here. 196 00:13:41,980 --> 00:13:45,250 I thought I was given a second chance. 197 00:13:45,590 --> 00:13:47,210 Just like you did. 198 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:49,020 It's not the same! 199 00:13:49,460 --> 00:13:52,620 But I soon realized that I didn't belong here. 200 00:13:53,130 --> 00:13:56,220 People here are not going to accept outsiders. 201 00:13:56,900 --> 00:14:01,430 I understand you wanted to be accepted in this world, but I'm sorry. 202 00:14:02,740 --> 00:14:04,600 I know who I am! 203 00:14:05,910 --> 00:14:10,280 Don't do anything foolish, you should try to find a way home. 204 00:14:10,380 --> 00:14:11,210 No! 205 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:12,400 Mr. Heki! 206 00:14:12,810 --> 00:14:14,010 Mr. Heki, are you here? 207 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:15,910 Is my friend... 208 00:14:16,050 --> 00:14:16,980 Don't come inside! 209 00:14:21,390 --> 00:14:22,450 I'm sorry. 210 00:14:26,530 --> 00:14:28,550 Sugimoto, it's really you! 211 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:30,450 Thank God, I was... 212 00:14:30,700 --> 00:14:34,260 You came here to kill me before I tell people the truth, didn't you? 213 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:37,970 No, I was told that I'm a Queen, but... 214 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:40,470 There's no way you could be a Queen! 215 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:41,870 Sugimoto! 216 00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:43,940 D-Damn it! 217 00:14:45,880 --> 00:14:47,310 No, stop it, Sugimoto! 218 00:14:49,220 --> 00:14:51,120 Come down here, you coward! 219 00:14:53,250 --> 00:14:54,620 Come on! 220 00:14:59,460 --> 00:15:00,790 Draw your sword! 221 00:15:13,270 --> 00:15:14,400 Asano! 222 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:15,840 What was that? 223 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:19,810 This sword shows me things I want to see, and things I don't want to see. 224 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:22,610 I guess the sword knows it too! 225 00:15:22,820 --> 00:15:25,290 That you aren't fit to rule a kingdom! 226 00:15:25,420 --> 00:15:26,250 Look! 227 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:37,100 All you ever think about is yourself. 228 00:15:37,300 --> 00:15:39,560 You acted like such a good girl around people. 229 00:15:39,670 --> 00:15:43,300 But you did wretched things to survive when no one was around. 230 00:15:46,610 --> 00:15:48,130 Do you really think... 231 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:50,510 ...a phony like you is worthy of being a queen? 232 00:15:53,750 --> 00:15:54,680 Wait! 233 00:15:54,780 --> 00:15:55,680 Stop it! 234 00:16:00,050 --> 00:16:01,150 That's enough. 235 00:16:08,230 --> 00:16:09,390 Taiho! 236 00:16:15,740 --> 00:16:19,000 This is what I really look like now... 237 00:16:21,710 --> 00:16:23,400 What about the rat? 238 00:16:25,050 --> 00:16:26,570 He's probably dead. 239 00:16:26,810 --> 00:16:29,250 What if he's still alive? 240 00:16:29,550 --> 00:16:30,880 You should go back... 241 00:16:31,020 --> 00:16:32,580 ...and finish him off. 242 00:16:35,690 --> 00:16:37,420 I can't do it. 243 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:41,290 Rakushun, and King En... 244 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:44,060 No one knows what kind of person I really am. 245 00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:50,030 They have no idea how foolish, wretched and sinful I am! 246 00:16:52,010 --> 00:16:53,740 I know you very well. 247 00:16:54,740 --> 00:16:57,270 You have not been alone. 248 00:16:57,610 --> 00:16:58,910 Jyouyuu? 249 00:17:03,790 --> 00:17:07,280 I have witnessed everything you have experienced. 250 00:17:08,660 --> 00:17:10,390 Accept the throne. 251 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:12,490 I know you are worthy. 252 00:17:12,830 --> 00:17:15,630 So you can talk... 253 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:19,160 Please forgive me for disobeying the master's order. 254 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:27,030 Jyouyuu, shift into your dormant state. 255 00:17:28,340 --> 00:17:29,970 I'm so foolish... 256 00:17:32,710 --> 00:17:34,080 Wait, Jyouyuu. 257 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:37,710 I want you to do me one more favor before you go back inside me. 258 00:17:45,690 --> 00:17:46,990 Sugimoto, there she is! 259 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:48,630 She's by the Riboku! 260 00:17:48,730 --> 00:17:49,820 Nakajima! 261 00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:59,070 I'm not going to run away anymore. 262 00:18:11,790 --> 00:18:12,910 Youko! 263 00:18:13,690 --> 00:18:16,280 What are doing without your Hinman? 264 00:18:16,620 --> 00:18:18,220 Rakushun, Roku... 265 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:26,430 What do you think you're doing? 266 00:18:29,470 --> 00:18:30,130 Damn you! 267 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:46,310 See, this is your real power. 268 00:18:46,650 --> 00:18:47,520 Stop it! 269 00:18:47,820 --> 00:18:50,190 Too bad, I can't understand what you're saying! 270 00:19:08,480 --> 00:19:09,240 Youko! 271 00:19:10,810 --> 00:19:12,370 Please stay back. 272 00:19:13,050 --> 00:19:17,250 I need to find out if I really am the Queen, without help from anyone. 273 00:19:17,750 --> 00:19:19,220 What did you just say? 274 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:22,290 Why can you speak the language without a Hinman? 275 00:19:23,320 --> 00:19:25,690 That's because Youko is the real Queen. 276 00:19:27,100 --> 00:19:30,690 Sugimoto, you won't be able to kill her with that sword. 277 00:19:30,930 --> 00:19:32,300 Use this! 278 00:19:35,400 --> 00:19:37,230 King Kou, Your Majesty... 279 00:19:37,870 --> 00:19:39,030 King Kou? 280 00:19:40,380 --> 00:19:41,670 Your Majesty! 281 00:19:49,180 --> 00:19:50,580 You are King Kou... 282 00:19:51,090 --> 00:19:52,020 Why? 283 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:55,010 A miscreant like you is in no position to question me. 284 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:57,750 I want to know why you're doing this. 285 00:19:58,390 --> 00:19:59,220 Why? 286 00:19:59,830 --> 00:20:01,190 Tell me the reason! 287 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:02,450 Sugimoto! 288 00:20:03,100 --> 00:20:04,660 B-But, Your Majesty... 289 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:05,890 Sugimoto! 290 00:20:05,970 --> 00:20:07,330 Yes, Your Majesty! Sugimo... 291 00:20:17,910 --> 00:20:19,970 She is such a weak girl... 292 00:20:22,120 --> 00:20:23,670 It's King Kou's voice. 293 00:20:23,820 --> 00:20:24,880 It's the Sword Suiguu. 294 00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:29,220 Taiho, you must kill her for sure next time. 295 00:20:33,090 --> 00:20:39,260 You went all the way to Hourai for such a useless master? 296 00:20:39,570 --> 00:20:40,400 Hmm? 297 00:20:40,540 --> 00:20:42,060 Kei Taiho? 298 00:20:44,940 --> 00:20:46,840 Please, think this over. 299 00:20:46,940 --> 00:20:50,470 The Heavens will punish you if you choose to attack Queen Kei. 300 00:20:50,610 --> 00:20:53,550 No Taika shall rule the kingdoms bordering Kou. 301 00:20:53,650 --> 00:20:55,170 Why does this concern you? 302 00:20:55,320 --> 00:20:57,840 It could expose me as an unfit king. 303 00:20:57,920 --> 00:20:59,110 But that is not true, Your Majesty... 304 00:20:59,620 --> 00:21:02,710 It has been merely 50 years since I ascended the throne. 305 00:21:02,990 --> 00:21:05,750 Meanwhile, En has had the same ruler for 500 years. 306 00:21:05,890 --> 00:21:09,850 Kou may still be superior to Kei, however... 307 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,790 ...this shall be the end of my reign. 308 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:13,530 Stop it! 309 00:21:16,640 --> 00:21:19,500 You are nothing but an intruder here in the Kingdom of En. 310 00:21:20,070 --> 00:21:24,740 I wouldn't think the Heavens would have a problem if I punished you here. 311 00:21:27,450 --> 00:21:30,210 Accept all refugees from Kei... 312 00:21:30,350 --> 00:21:34,340 Soon they will realize that Kou is a better kingdom than Kei. 313 00:21:34,460 --> 00:21:38,450 Your Majesty, why are you setting up the false ruler in Kei? 314 00:21:38,730 --> 00:21:41,660 I have no intention of competing with the Kingdom of Sou or En. 315 00:21:41,760 --> 00:21:45,930 However I cannot let Kei flourish now, I will look like a terrible ruler. 316 00:21:46,070 --> 00:21:47,860 That's not true. 317 00:21:48,100 --> 00:21:50,160 I hear that Wa is a wealthy country. 318 00:21:50,370 --> 00:21:54,500 King En is from Wa, and En has been prosperous for 500 years. 319 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:57,410 Taika must have secrets for governing. 320 00:21:57,880 --> 00:22:02,180 If a Taika were to rule Kei, it could be as prosperous as En. 321 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:04,680 I cannot let that happen. 322 00:22:06,550 --> 00:22:09,520 Kou will not last for long, and I will probably die. 323 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:13,390 So I shall take down that Taika Queen of Kei with me. 324 00:22:14,430 --> 00:22:16,160 How selfish can you be? 325 00:22:17,330 --> 00:22:18,420 It is not true! 326 00:22:18,570 --> 00:22:19,590 King Kou! 327 00:22:19,730 --> 00:22:21,330 It is just an illusion! 328 00:22:21,670 --> 00:22:24,870 I did not know that the Kaikyaku was the Queen of Kei! 329 00:22:26,810 --> 00:22:31,370 But you said that I wouldn't be able to use this sword just before. 330 00:22:32,050 --> 00:22:33,570 How did you know that? 331 00:22:34,380 --> 00:22:35,540 That is... 332 00:22:36,420 --> 00:22:39,750 You knew that Nakajima was Queen Kei all along. 333 00:22:40,190 --> 00:22:43,420 You didn't care about me or Asano at all! 334 00:22:43,560 --> 00:22:46,150 You Kaikyaku dare not oppose me! 335 00:22:47,090 --> 00:22:48,690 I knew it... 336 00:22:49,030 --> 00:22:51,460 This is not where I belong. 337 00:23:00,710 --> 00:23:01,940 Nakajima... 338 00:23:06,550 --> 00:23:08,280 I want to go home. 339 00:23:23,230 --> 00:23:33,770 The shadow of the moon reflects over the Sea of Emptiness. 340 00:23:34,510 --> 00:23:45,110 Let's sleep in the soft silver luster for now. 341 00:23:45,750 --> 00:23:56,290 {\3candH000000 342 00:23:57,000 --> 00:24:06,460 {\3candH000000 343 00:24:07,440 --> 00:24:17,980 Even if my body dies I will keep running... 344 00:24:18,550 --> 00:24:29,220 ...until I reach the rainbow at the end of the world. 345 00:24:45,280 --> 00:24:48,720 Youko smiles softly, and says, "I accept." 346 00:24:48,850 --> 00:24:51,510 That is the beginning of the story of Youko. 347 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:54,390 The Twelve Kingdoms, Episode 13... 348 00:24:53,530 --> 00:24:59,930