1 00:01:39,700 --> 00:01:43,100 During the Meiji Era, the daughter of a poor family was... 2 00:01:43,230 --> 00:01:44,200 ...swept away to the Kingdom of Kei. 3 00:01:44,200 --> 00:01:45,040 Sai ...swept away to the Kingdom of Kei. 4 00:01:44,220 --> 00:01:45,650 {\3candHFFFFFF 5 00:01:45,740 --> 00:01:47,260 Her name was Suzu Ooki. 6 00:01:47,970 --> 00:01:50,570 Before long, she was picked up by the female Sen-nin... 7 00:01:50,680 --> 00:01:52,540 ...called Suibikun, of the Kingdom of Sai. 8 00:01:53,180 --> 00:01:54,950 {\3candHFFFFFF 9 00:01:53,880 --> 00:01:54,980 The King of Hou had a... 10 00:01:55,250 --> 00:01:58,180 ...beautiful daughter named Shoukei. 11 00:01:58,850 --> 00:02:02,220 However, King Hou and Hourin were killed by rebels... 12 00:02:02,320 --> 00:02:06,050 ...and Shoukei was no longer immortal, as she had been removed from the rolls of the Sen-nin. 13 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:10,340 {\3candHFFFFFF 14 00:02:09,260 --> 00:02:11,020 In the Kingdom of Kei... 15 00:02:11,130 --> 00:02:13,860 ...there was a new Queen Kei, Youko. 16 00:02:14,330 --> 00:02:16,800 Youko, Suzu, and Shoukei... 17 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:20,330 Three girls who resemble one another... 18 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:23,340 ...were not yet aware of one another's existence... 19 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:29,240 Episode 24 20 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:29,240 {\3candHFFFFFF Chapter Two 21 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:33,780 How was I? 22 00:02:34,350 --> 00:02:34,980 You did well. 23 00:02:35,090 --> 00:02:37,150 You really became a queen! 24 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:38,410 Hey there! 25 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:42,490 Thank you very much for coming such a long way. 26 00:02:42,590 --> 00:02:45,860 You're looking great! The citizens seemed to be satisfied. 27 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:48,690 If the people knew that such a good looking queen was on their side... 28 00:02:48,870 --> 00:02:51,200 ...they would be quite supportive in an emergency. 29 00:02:52,140 --> 00:02:53,690 That hurt! 30 00:02:55,470 --> 00:02:56,670 Thank you as well, Rakushun. 31 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:59,640 I'm the one who should be thankful. 32 00:03:00,040 --> 00:03:01,410 If it weren't for you... 33 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:06,420 But it took quite a long time, didn't it? 34 00:03:06,750 --> 00:03:09,380 It's been two months since you defeated the false queen. 35 00:03:09,590 --> 00:03:12,350 It's not that I didn't want to be a queen... 36 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:15,190 ...but I couldn't decide on my first proclamation. 37 00:03:15,330 --> 00:03:16,220 Your Majesty. 38 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:19,790 The Shuukou have come to pay their respects. 39 00:03:20,270 --> 00:03:22,100 Keiki, would you keep our guests company? 40 00:03:22,430 --> 00:03:27,060 If I did not accompany you before the Shuukou, it might alarm them. 41 00:03:29,170 --> 00:03:31,900 If I may, as the Minister of Law, I would be honored to... 42 00:03:32,010 --> 00:03:33,940 ...take care the party of King En. 43 00:03:34,550 --> 00:03:35,770 Please, come this way. 44 00:03:41,020 --> 00:03:44,110 I would like to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. 45 00:03:44,590 --> 00:03:47,580 Please take good care of the province of Ken from now on. 46 00:03:48,230 --> 00:03:51,060 Next is Lord Gahou from Wa Province. 47 00:03:51,200 --> 00:03:55,600 I would like to sincerely bless Your Majesty on your coronation. 48 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:59,560 Allow me to present this modest tribute from Wa Province. 49 00:03:59,770 --> 00:04:04,830 These are the best selections of the various products of Wa Province. 50 00:04:05,980 --> 00:04:07,240 Lord of Wa! 51 00:04:08,010 --> 00:04:10,950 I will be performing an offertory ceremony later. 52 00:04:11,320 --> 00:04:13,310 We are still in the middle of congratulating her Majesty! 53 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:21,160 And next is the Lord of Baku Province... 54 00:04:22,560 --> 00:04:23,360 What is the matter? 55 00:04:23,490 --> 00:04:26,490 The Lord of Baku Province is being confined to the provincial palace. 56 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:31,330 He is ashamed of the fact that he has been accused of treason. 57 00:04:31,740 --> 00:04:34,170 He has not set foot outside his castle since then. 58 00:04:34,410 --> 00:04:37,310 The provincial advisor has come in place of the Lord of Baku. 59 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:39,930 Who gave him permission to send a representative? 60 00:04:40,140 --> 00:04:42,700 If a lord is rebelling, his advisor must be assisting him! 61 00:04:44,950 --> 00:04:46,850 However, no proof was found that... 62 00:04:46,950 --> 00:04:49,350 ...the Lord of Baku, Koukan, had actually engaged in any conspiracy... 63 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:51,220 ...and the matter still remains uncertain. 64 00:04:51,720 --> 00:04:55,560 When the false queen, Jyoei, invaded, it was you and your men... 65 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:58,820 ...who quickly surrendered Kinpa Palace to her, wasn't it, Defense Minister? 66 00:05:00,130 --> 00:05:01,790 Since you have come all this way... 67 00:05:01,900 --> 00:05:05,530 ...will you not pay your respects to her Majesty, Advisor of Baku Province? 68 00:05:09,140 --> 00:05:11,270 Being a mere advisor that I am, I would like you to... 69 00:05:11,380 --> 00:05:13,470 ...forgive me for bringing myself before Your Majesty. 70 00:05:13,780 --> 00:05:15,300 My name is Saibou. 71 00:05:15,410 --> 00:05:19,350 I serve the lord of Baku, Koukan, as the provincial advisor of Baku Province. 72 00:05:19,950 --> 00:05:24,650 I offer my congratulations to Your Majesty in place of Lord Koukan. 73 00:05:25,990 --> 00:05:30,860 Advisor, tell me, are these rumors about Koukan true? 74 00:05:31,060 --> 00:05:33,000 Absolutely not. 75 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:36,030 My master was suspicious of Jyoei's action, and... 76 00:05:36,130 --> 00:05:39,760 ...was trying to determine if she was really a false queen. 77 00:05:40,070 --> 00:05:42,010 Trying to determine? How absurd! 78 00:05:42,170 --> 00:05:44,230 Well, Koukan is a very cautious man. 79 00:05:44,540 --> 00:05:46,570 I am certain that Advisor is right. 80 00:05:46,740 --> 00:05:49,210 How can I trust a man who is party to rebellion? 81 00:05:49,310 --> 00:05:51,210 Minister of the Interior! I would like to know the... 82 00:05:51,550 --> 00:05:56,890 Youko had yet another reason why she delayed her ascension of the throne. 83 00:05:57,760 --> 00:05:59,810 During Youko's overthrow of the false queen Jyoei... 84 00:05:59,890 --> 00:06:03,190 ...only the Lord of Baku, Koukan, held out and... 85 00:06:03,330 --> 00:06:05,630 ...refused to surrender Baku Province to Jyoei. 86 00:06:06,460 --> 00:06:09,990 By hesitating to accept that Jyoei might be the real queen... 87 00:06:10,130 --> 00:06:13,730 ...it was inevitable that he would appear to be planning to seize the throne. 88 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:19,400 There was also rumors of a great army being raised in Baku. 89 00:06:23,410 --> 00:06:24,640 Keikei, what's the matter? 90 00:06:25,180 --> 00:06:27,550 The Royal Palace is in that direction, isn't it? 91 00:06:27,650 --> 00:06:28,520 That's right. 92 00:06:29,250 --> 00:06:32,590 I bet everyone is celebrating the new ruler in the capital. 93 00:06:33,390 --> 00:06:35,450 I wonder what kind of ruler it is... 94 00:06:35,890 --> 00:06:39,060 We will find out as soon as the ruler's first proclamation is declared. 95 00:06:39,230 --> 00:06:40,060 Oh, Enho. 96 00:06:40,330 --> 00:06:43,860 The first proclamation lays down the first law that the new ruler makes, doesn't it? 97 00:06:44,270 --> 00:06:45,060 That's right. 98 00:06:45,170 --> 00:06:49,370 You will be able to tell what kind of ruler it is from their first proclamation. 99 00:06:49,610 --> 00:06:50,540 I see. 100 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:53,040 Now, go back to the town. 101 00:06:53,340 --> 00:06:57,300 They're not as many as there once was, but Youma are still roaming about here. 102 00:06:57,550 --> 00:06:58,340 Okay. 103 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:14,490 Gyokuyou, I prefer something simple. 104 00:07:15,070 --> 00:07:17,400 It's King En I'm meeting with. 105 00:07:17,540 --> 00:07:20,200 He is the King of the great Kingdom of En, that's all the more reason to dress nicely. 106 00:07:20,610 --> 00:07:22,200 But King En... 107 00:07:22,670 --> 00:07:25,300 Well, he doesn't like something that looks so frilly. 108 00:07:25,480 --> 00:07:27,940 He would feel uncomfortable if I were all dressed up. 109 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:33,020 Well then, as you wish, Your Majesty. 110 00:07:35,050 --> 00:07:36,520 Thank you, Gyokuyou. 111 00:07:36,690 --> 00:07:38,810 I will introduce you to Rakushun later. 112 00:07:39,890 --> 00:07:40,690 Thank you. 113 00:07:44,030 --> 00:07:45,660 All government officials are the same. 114 00:07:46,260 --> 00:07:51,030 I fought against them for 300 years to let me be the way I am now. 115 00:07:51,240 --> 00:07:53,470 Fought against them? 116 00:07:53,870 --> 00:07:56,140 You have to find aides you can depend on. 117 00:07:58,310 --> 00:08:01,640 About the Lord of Baku Province you told me about before... 118 00:08:01,950 --> 00:08:04,310 It's unlikely that I could appoint him to serve in the Royal Palace. 119 00:08:05,420 --> 00:08:06,580 On the contrary... 120 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:10,540 Is it me, or does Youko look a little depressed? 121 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:12,880 You think so, too? 122 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:15,120 You know how Keiki is. 123 00:08:16,590 --> 00:08:19,090 Keiki is way too serious, you know. 124 00:08:19,230 --> 00:08:21,490 And so is Youko. 125 00:08:22,070 --> 00:08:22,930 Besides... 126 00:08:23,770 --> 00:08:26,400 ...Youko is the second ruler Keiki picked. 127 00:08:26,970 --> 00:08:29,740 Do you think that might have something to do with it? 128 00:08:30,210 --> 00:08:33,540 A Kirin's first ruler is always special. 129 00:08:34,210 --> 00:08:37,670 Even if the previous ruler wasn't perfect, you always compare masters to your first. 130 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:44,450 The officials at the palace are divided into two camps on Koukan. 131 00:08:45,290 --> 00:08:47,920 To be honest, I really don't know what to do. 132 00:08:49,860 --> 00:08:53,850 You must've met this man, Koukan, when you took down the false queen. 133 00:08:54,630 --> 00:08:55,790 What did you think of him? 134 00:08:57,670 --> 00:08:58,760 At that time... 135 00:09:00,100 --> 00:09:02,540 ...I don't even remember what we talked about. 136 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:05,530 Besides, everyone was kowtowing to me. 137 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:07,980 I couldn't even see their faces. 138 00:09:09,210 --> 00:09:13,810 I couldn't help thinking that everyone was scowling at me while bowing down. 139 00:09:16,220 --> 00:09:17,150 I don't know... 140 00:09:18,720 --> 00:09:24,030 According to Enki, not many people prostrate themselves anymore in Hourai. 141 00:09:24,830 --> 00:09:30,630 Each time they bow down to me, I feel threatened by their expectations. 142 00:09:32,270 --> 00:09:35,640 I wonder if I'm any good at all as a ruler. 143 00:09:35,810 --> 00:09:38,600 As long as you sit on the throne, natural catastrophes will be held at bay. 144 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:40,610 But that's just not enough. 145 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:45,580 Youko, governing a kingdom is not easy by any means. 146 00:09:47,590 --> 00:09:48,380 Yes. 147 00:09:48,950 --> 00:09:52,580 The people are not going to believe a hesitant ruler. 148 00:09:52,690 --> 00:09:57,180 No one will praise a ruler for honesty if he reveals that it's difficult to govern. 149 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:59,260 You must not let them see you struggling. 150 00:09:59,830 --> 00:10:02,200 Is that how it is? 151 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:05,530 If you feel tentative about something, just say you are carefully examining the matter. 152 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:08,070 You don't have to rush anything. 153 00:10:08,610 --> 00:10:11,670 A ruler has a long life, take all the time you need. 154 00:10:12,310 --> 00:10:13,870 Don't you have worries? 155 00:10:14,850 --> 00:10:16,070 I have plenty. 156 00:10:16,510 --> 00:10:20,350 However, if there were nothing for me to worry about, I'd get bored. 157 00:10:21,090 --> 00:10:24,990 Then who knows, I might get the desire to ruin En. 158 00:10:29,990 --> 00:10:32,050 It's a good idea to spend a little time on deciding your first proclamation. 159 00:10:32,830 --> 00:10:35,990 A ruler who comes up with a first ordinance without deliberation cannot be depended on. 160 00:10:36,630 --> 00:10:40,090 I heard that one's first proclamation should simply represent... 161 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:42,540 ...what kind of kingdom the ruler wants to create. 162 00:10:45,010 --> 00:10:46,870 What kind of kingdom... 163 00:10:48,250 --> 00:10:50,840 I want to create a good kingdom. 164 00:10:51,680 --> 00:10:57,280 But I don't even know what makes a good kingdom. 165 00:10:59,990 --> 00:11:02,390 I want no one in the kingdom to starve. 166 00:11:02,830 --> 00:11:06,060 But then, the place I came from was wealthy... 167 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:09,730 ...and if you were to ask me if it was a good place, I don't know if I could say that. 168 00:11:10,870 --> 00:11:14,200 While it was wealthy, many things were corrupt. 169 00:11:14,610 --> 00:11:15,770 It's simple! 170 00:11:17,940 --> 00:11:20,430 What kind of life do you wish to live? 171 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:23,350 What kind of kingdom makes you happy? 172 00:11:23,450 --> 00:11:24,850 Don't rush, and think about it. 173 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:27,480 There was a ruler who didn't make his first proclamation. 174 00:11:27,750 --> 00:11:28,550 That's right. 175 00:11:28,990 --> 00:11:33,420 There was a bold ruler who just told the people to live healthy lives. 176 00:11:33,720 --> 00:11:34,710 Is that true? 177 00:11:41,770 --> 00:11:44,260 It looks like I still have many representatives to see. 178 00:11:44,500 --> 00:11:49,440 It's probably Hisen, it's nice of them to pay a visit. 179 00:11:50,070 --> 00:11:52,440 I'm sorry I couldn't introduce you to Gyokuyou. 180 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:54,900 It's all right. Take care of yourself. 181 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:04,280 It'll be all right. Youko can do it. 182 00:12:04,420 --> 00:12:05,550 I think so, too. 183 00:12:09,390 --> 00:12:10,450 {\3candHFFFFFF 184 00:12:16,630 --> 00:12:18,470 Welcome home! 185 00:12:19,700 --> 00:12:21,530 Did anything happen while I was away? 186 00:12:21,710 --> 00:12:22,970 Nothing, Ma'am. 187 00:12:23,270 --> 00:12:24,760 I thought so. 188 00:12:28,580 --> 00:12:29,600 Honma? 189 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:34,780 I saw the new ruler of Kei. It's a queen. 190 00:12:35,790 --> 00:12:37,150 Uh, I see... 191 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:44,750 She looks about your age, and she was a very attractive and elegant lady. 192 00:12:46,900 --> 00:12:48,870 She is from Hourai, I've heard. 193 00:12:49,170 --> 00:12:49,860 What? 194 00:12:50,300 --> 00:12:53,960 She was born in the country of Wa East of the Kyokai, just like you. 195 00:12:54,540 --> 00:12:56,800 She told me quite a bit about it. 196 00:12:57,780 --> 00:12:58,870 L-Like what? 197 00:13:00,340 --> 00:13:02,840 Queen Kei was also carried to this world. 198 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:08,210 She was helpless at first, but look where she is now. 199 00:13:08,450 --> 00:13:12,180 She made her own way here, and sought the aid of King En. 200 00:13:12,320 --> 00:13:14,550 She is nothing like someone we know, is she? 201 00:13:15,590 --> 00:13:18,930 She also joined a Shusei troupe during her journey, but... 202 00:13:19,330 --> 00:13:22,030 ...she was able to perform a sword dance while in the troupe. 203 00:13:24,400 --> 00:13:26,340 She is so different from someone I know... 204 00:13:26,470 --> 00:13:29,300 ...who was clinging to my feet, begging to be hired as a servant. 205 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:32,300 What is it? 206 00:13:32,540 --> 00:13:34,770 Are you feeling sorry for Queen Kei? 207 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:36,900 You know how insulting that is? 208 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:41,920 Queen Kei would be furious if someone like you took pity on her. 209 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:47,990 I hope you never think of doing something so pathetic... 210 00:13:51,560 --> 00:13:53,890 ...like you did with the Tai Taiho. Understand? 211 00:14:11,180 --> 00:14:14,710 I don't know what she told you, but don't let it get to you. 212 00:14:15,050 --> 00:14:16,250 You know how she is... 213 00:14:16,390 --> 00:14:18,410 That's right, Queen Kei... 214 00:14:18,760 --> 00:14:21,690 Is there any way I can go to the Kingdom of Kei? 215 00:14:23,390 --> 00:14:24,830 Don't be foolish! 216 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:29,820 If she finds out what you're up to this time, she won't be as forgiving! 217 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:31,360 It's all the same... 218 00:14:31,870 --> 00:14:34,360 She isn't forgiving at all now, anyway! 219 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:36,500 I've worked for her for more than one hundred years... 220 00:14:36,610 --> 00:14:38,630 ...and she still treats me so horribly every day. 221 00:14:38,780 --> 00:14:40,800 Do you think the pain I've suffered will go away someday? 222 00:14:42,410 --> 00:14:45,780 But what if you get into trouble like when you went to see Taiki? 223 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:47,950 He was a Kirin. 224 00:14:48,490 --> 00:14:51,750 But Queen Kei washed up on the shores of this world, just like I did. 225 00:14:52,390 --> 00:14:55,690 Besides, she is a ruler, so she must be very compassionate. 226 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:59,220 That's right, I'm sure she is. 227 00:15:00,100 --> 00:15:04,360 If she hears about me, she will come to rescue me from here! 228 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:08,540 {\3candHFFFFFF 229 00:15:06,170 --> 00:15:08,540 While I was thinking about Queen Kei... 230 00:15:08,710 --> 00:15:12,110 ...Shoukei in Hou also learned about the new Queen of Kei. 231 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,590 Ow... 232 00:15:42,210 --> 00:15:44,830 I have been wondering... 233 00:15:45,180 --> 00:15:49,340 You are the daughter of the King, Lady Shoukei, are you not? 234 00:15:49,710 --> 00:15:51,810 When you were put under my care... 235 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:55,480 ...I heard a rumor that it was a favor for the Lord of Kei Province. 236 00:15:55,920 --> 00:15:57,980 I was not sure about it, but... 237 00:15:58,660 --> 00:15:59,950 Y-You're mistaken. 238 00:16:00,860 --> 00:16:05,890 You don't even know how to use a sickle, but it all makes sense now. 239 00:16:06,130 --> 00:16:10,690 No orphan has beautiful hands like yours. 240 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:15,870 I have an acquaintance who is a wealthy merchant in the capital. 241 00:16:16,010 --> 00:16:19,840 He worshipped the former King of Hou when he was alive... 242 00:16:20,210 --> 00:16:22,240 ...perhaps he could take you in... 243 00:16:24,580 --> 00:16:26,550 Would he help me? 244 00:16:28,090 --> 00:16:30,080 Oh, Gobo! Please help me! 245 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:32,980 That Gekkei killed my father and my mother and... 246 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:34,820 ...put me in such a horrible place! 247 00:16:36,260 --> 00:16:38,420 So it is true then. 248 00:16:44,030 --> 00:16:45,800 G-Gobo? 249 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:49,540 You are the daughter of that monster... 250 00:16:50,740 --> 00:16:53,510 He killed his people as if they were insects... 251 00:16:56,380 --> 00:16:59,280 My son felt awful about a child who was to be executed... 252 00:16:59,380 --> 00:17:02,280 ...so he threw a rock at the executioners. 253 00:17:02,490 --> 00:17:07,450 He was killed with the child, side by side, by order of that monster. 254 00:17:08,360 --> 00:17:10,760 But, that wasn't... 255 00:17:11,230 --> 00:17:13,130 You might as well have killed them yourself! 256 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:14,600 That's not true! 257 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:18,590 I had no idea what my father was doing! 258 00:17:18,700 --> 00:17:19,830 You didn't know? 259 00:17:20,140 --> 00:17:23,570 You lived in the Royal Palace, and you're telling me you didn't know... 260 00:17:23,870 --> 00:17:25,430 ...what was going on right under your nose? 261 00:17:25,910 --> 00:17:27,170 But I'm telling you the truth! 262 00:17:27,340 --> 00:17:29,240 You've lived shamelessly until now... 263 00:17:29,350 --> 00:17:32,870 ...and you never thought about where your meals were coming from? 264 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:35,620 But... 265 00:17:36,350 --> 00:17:38,320 But I really didn't know anything! 266 00:17:42,930 --> 00:17:44,950 From tomorrow on, you're going to work three times harder than you are now... 267 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,720 ...even so, you are still good for nothing. 268 00:17:48,270 --> 00:17:48,920 Wait! 269 00:17:49,800 --> 00:17:51,390 I really didn't know anything! 270 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:53,740 Please believe me! 271 00:17:54,570 --> 00:17:57,300 I never went outside the Royal Palace. 272 00:17:57,410 --> 00:18:00,870 How was I supposed to know what was going on in the kingdom? 273 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:16,120 Oh, my precious doll... 274 00:18:16,890 --> 00:18:24,890 I will dress you up in a beautiful dress... 275 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:32,600 That Shusei's story about the Kingdom of Kei was a surprise! 276 00:18:32,710 --> 00:18:33,700 It sure was. 277 00:18:33,880 --> 00:18:36,810 I can't believe the new Queen Kei is a 17 year old girl! 278 00:18:37,680 --> 00:18:41,550 A ruler is almost as great as the gods. I wonder how it feels to be one. 279 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,710 I bet her dresses are made of silk! 280 00:18:46,190 --> 00:18:47,850 A queen? 281 00:18:49,690 --> 00:18:51,660 Shoukei knew exactly how it would feel to be one. 282 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:54,490 The young queen would never grow older... 283 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:57,260 ...and she would live as a young girl for the rest of her life. 284 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:02,300 And Shoukei would live, getting old like Gobo. 285 00:19:06,040 --> 00:19:10,380 Queen Kei had gotten everything that Shoukei had lost. 286 00:19:13,380 --> 00:19:14,820 I must stop her. 287 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:18,850 {\3candHFFFFFF 288 00:19:16,950 --> 00:19:18,850 One month after the coronation ceremony... 289 00:19:19,020 --> 00:19:22,920 ...on the day of the winter solstice, the ceremony of Koushi was performed. 290 00:19:23,790 --> 00:19:27,530 Koushi is a ceremony to bless the Heavens and wish for peace in the kingdom. 291 00:19:27,900 --> 00:19:30,990 It is believed that once this ceremony is over, Youma will leave the kingdom. 292 00:19:58,630 --> 00:20:00,820 I wonder if we could have a new year like this. 293 00:20:01,160 --> 00:20:02,390 I understand your concern. 294 00:20:02,570 --> 00:20:07,870 However, there are still many things you need to do. 295 00:20:08,010 --> 00:20:08,940 I know. 296 00:20:09,810 --> 00:20:12,040 Most importantly, you must resolve the matter of the Lord of Baku. 297 00:20:12,440 --> 00:20:16,340 The ministers of the Interior and Military Affairs are suggesting... 298 00:20:16,510 --> 00:20:18,910 ...Koukan be executed for conspiracy. 299 00:20:19,620 --> 00:20:23,110 Although it is important to listen to the officials' opinions... 300 00:20:23,820 --> 00:20:25,810 ...I do not approve of executing him so easily. 301 00:20:25,920 --> 00:20:31,590 I don't know anything about this place. I only have their suggestions to go on. 302 00:20:33,130 --> 00:20:37,570 Perhaps you should meet with the Lord of Baku Province before executing him. 303 00:20:37,800 --> 00:20:42,600 You don't think I'm fit to pass judgment on him either? 304 00:20:43,010 --> 00:20:43,940 Your Majesty... 305 00:20:48,780 --> 00:20:52,080 We could not find anyone who could make a scabbard like the old one. 306 00:20:52,450 --> 00:20:53,540 I see... 307 00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:58,010 Is this whole building filled with weapons? 308 00:20:58,290 --> 00:20:58,950 Yes. 309 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:02,260 However, these have been kept in here for generations... 310 00:21:02,430 --> 00:21:04,450 ...so they are more like treasures than weapons. 311 00:21:04,590 --> 00:21:06,960 If these are useless, why don't we sell them off? 312 00:21:07,230 --> 00:21:08,220 Excuse me? 313 00:21:08,470 --> 00:21:12,930 I suggested we build a facility for the refugees from Kou the other day... 314 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:15,760 ...however, it was denied due to the budget situation. 315 00:21:18,180 --> 00:21:19,160 Taisai... 316 00:21:19,780 --> 00:21:23,640 Regarding that matter, you shared your concern about the refugees with us... 317 00:21:23,750 --> 00:21:28,510 ...so the court is considering selling off some of the weapons. 318 00:21:29,090 --> 00:21:29,750 What? 319 00:21:30,220 --> 00:21:32,310 However, we administer this weaponry, therefore... 320 00:21:32,420 --> 00:21:35,720 Administration of the Court oversees all affairs in the court! 321 00:21:36,390 --> 00:21:37,880 Thank you so much. 322 00:21:38,060 --> 00:21:40,500 Taisai, this is the first time you've listened to my suggestions. 323 00:21:43,400 --> 00:21:47,170 By the way, what you are planning to do with Koukan? 324 00:21:49,770 --> 00:21:53,040 Taisai, you seem to believe that Koukan is innocent. 325 00:21:53,140 --> 00:21:53,630 Yes, I do. 326 00:21:54,310 --> 00:21:56,440 Keiki is also against executing him. 327 00:21:56,550 --> 00:22:00,070 Of course he is. The Taiho is a merciful being. 328 00:22:00,280 --> 00:22:04,190 I doubt that he would ever agree to let someone be executed so easily. 329 00:22:05,760 --> 00:22:07,050 I see... 330 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:12,020 He is just sympathizing with Koukan because he is a Kirin... 331 00:22:12,560 --> 00:22:15,030 No, that is not the only reason... 332 00:22:15,430 --> 00:22:16,400 Your Majesty! 333 00:22:16,500 --> 00:22:17,490 Your Majesty! 334 00:22:21,470 --> 00:22:23,670 After considering everyone's opinions... 335 00:22:23,840 --> 00:22:28,830 ...I came to one conclusion that might satisfy everyone. 336 00:22:29,750 --> 00:22:33,050 The suspicion cast upon Koukan is very serious, however... 337 00:22:33,250 --> 00:22:35,280 ...he should not be executed based on speculation. 338 00:22:37,650 --> 00:22:40,090 But at the same time, we cannot trust someone with a... 339 00:22:40,190 --> 00:22:42,180 ...province while he's still under suspicion of conspiracy. 340 00:22:43,890 --> 00:22:46,860 Therefore, Koukan will be removed from Baku Province. 341 00:22:47,260 --> 00:22:51,560 I summon Koukan to Kinpa Palace so I can hear his side of story. 342 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:57,260 I will have him brought to the Royal Palace right away. 343 00:22:57,870 --> 00:23:00,170 I think you have made the right choice. 344 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:01,540 Please. 345 00:23:03,480 --> 00:23:08,250 At the time, Youko thought that she had finally decided something on her own. 346 00:23:23,070 --> 00:23:33,770 I was counting the sands of time without realizing. 347 00:23:34,280 --> 00:23:44,980 In a false dream I became speechless. 348 00:23:45,670 --> 00:23:56,380 {\3candH000000 349 00:23:56,850 --> 00:24:06,660 {\3candH000000 350 00:24:07,300 --> 00:24:18,000 Let my prayers be heard, I will overcome hardship... 351 00:24:18,440 --> 00:24:29,180 ...and keep my oath until the end of the world. 352 00:24:45,280 --> 00:24:47,340 "You could never understand how I feel!" 353 00:24:47,550 --> 00:24:52,320 So Shoukei cursed at the queen of the kingdom to the East. 354 00:24:52,460 --> 00:24:54,510 The Twelve Kingdoms, episode 25... 355 00:24:53,820 --> 00:25:00,340 Episode 25 356 00:24:53,820 --> 00:25:00,340 {\3candHFFFFFF Chapter Three. 357 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:57,560 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn, Chapter Three.