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When first I gazed upon the sky, it was tainted the color of blood.

The first thing I smelled was the stench of blood.

Memories of taking lives and having lives taken…

A nightmare from which no one can wake.

Why won’t be granted peace? Why won’t I be saved?

You didn’t eat again?

The other ones eat like pigs.

Well, suit yourself.

Why only me?

sukuri sukuri sukuri yami wo koe kaketsukeru

Up, up, up. Over the shadow, running quickly.

taitetsu na hito wo mamorinukitai

I want to protect those dear to me.

sono toki haguruma wa mawaridashiteta

At that time, the gears started to turn.

unmei michibiku yo

Fate will lead me

kimi no moto e to

to your side.

mebaeta omoi kakushiteitemo

Even if I were to hide these sprouting emotions,

hitomi wo mireba kimochi wa yureru kedo

my feelings will still waver once I look at your eyes.

negau koto wa hitotsu kowarenai kono kokoro

The only wish I have is that this heart of mine will never falter.

donna shiren ni taoreru to shite mo

No matter what kind of trials I fall before.

sukuri sukuri sukuri mouichido tachiagaru

Up, up, up. Stand up, once again.

sou kimi yo dokka mattete

That’s right, you can wait somewhere.

yowasa tachikiru no wa

That which will cut apart my weakness

kimi ga kureta Justice of Light

is the justice of light that you gave me.

Episode 3

Magic Sword –Sword–

I’m Aria. Pleased to meet you.

I’m Cecily Cambell.

We’re counting on you for this mission, Miss Cecily.

Yes. And what about this item I’ll be guarding?

Hannibal, you didn’t explain it?

Yeah. I thought it would be funnier that way.

Aren’t you a meanie.

I’m what you’ll be protecting.

But wasn’t I supposed to guard a magic sword?

That’s right.

I’m the magic sword.

Eh?!

So, what happened that made you come here?

Unfortunately, I have no business with you today, Luke.

That’s not unfortunate at all, though.

You’re pushing it with the jokes…

So, this good-for-nothing knight doesn’t even understand ordinary banter, huh?

I’ll kill you.

This again…

Hey, are these two lovers?

You just tried to blemish my pride! Take it back immediately!

I’d like to see someone who can call this being lovers.

I told you to take it back!

You guys are great!

Just let me go!

Shut up and do it!

This has plenty of spirit particles in it!

Yes, they’re mixed with spices and fruit I found in Ash Forest.

This place is overflowing with spirit particles.

It’s really nice for our kind, right?

So, what about that woman makes her a magic sword?

Good question.

If you please, Aria.

All right.

Awaken from thy sleep, seize the truth, grasp the wind,

and kill “God.”

She turned into a sword!

No, it was the sword that took the shape of a human.

This is unusual.

She’s the magic sword, Aria.

She is both human and sword.

And also…

the magic sword can produce wind.

That wasn’t the kind of wind caused by a contractee, was it?

Yeah. To perform a contract, one needs Tamahagane as a catalyst.

That rapier wasn’t made from Tamahagane, though.

You pick things up quickly.

Creates wind and houses unlimited power…

That’s a magic sword, all right.

Aria, it’s all done. Thank you.

I’m back.

Welcome back!

Still, a magic sword is something that could send a country into a frenzy.

Handing it to you is just…

One wouldn’t usually think that a magic sword would just lounge around in the shape of a human,

so fewer guards is best.

Plus, it’s more convenient since we’re both girls, right?

What if I expose you two?

You wouldn’t do it.

Anyway, what brings you here?

Oh, I just wanted to ask Lisa for a little something.

Oh.

Eh?

The enemy will definitely target the magic sword again.

In addition, chances of Demon’s Contracts being made within the city walls are extremely high.

Demon’s Contracts?

If so, more of us could become victims.

We’ve already strengthened our resolve!

Yeah!

There’s something you should remember.

Fear death!

Face it!

That will become your greatest weapon against demons.

That’s how the geezer in front of you survived the last war.

Now then, I’ll be assigning people to security stations.

Commander, before that…

What?

Why did you assign Cecily Cambell to protect the magic sword?

She’s from the Cambell House.

Well, one could just say that she’ll meet our expectations.

Eat up! Drink up!

Don’t hold back.

Delicious!

The juices from this meat are succulent!

Another serving of roast for three,

with honey-basted flounder and potato dangos to follow!

And you, Lisa?

But…

Another serving of roast for three!

I’m sorry you had to bring me…

Never mind that. It’s all on me, so it’s fine.

Besides, I’m the one who said I wanted to eat to my heart’s content.

I’m no good at that, so having you here is a great help, Lisa.

This place is great! The cooking is oh-so delicious. This is the best!

I know, I know! I’ve wanted to eat here at least once.

Ah, the meat juices!

If you eat too quickly, you’ll choke.

I’m fine.

Really… That unsociable guy won’t even take you out for a meal?

By the way, is Luke coming to next week’s exhibit?

Yes, Luke is going.

Then, you’ll be having a good time, too

Well, we go to every exhibit, but it’s not for leisure.

Luke’s been searching for something for a while.

Searching for something?

Yes, a sword that can slay God.

Oh! That… That was nothing! Nothing at all!

A-A sword that can kill God…

No! I mean, I was wondering if there was some incredible sword that could do that…

More potato dangos and a rack of chicken, please!

Are you okay?

Aria the Wind Sword, is it?

Kill “God.”

It’s probably that woman.

Oh well. There are such things as fated meetings.

For both humans and swords.

Hey, let’s have some tea or…

Oh, right.

This is a nice town.

Public order is well upheld

and the best part is that it doesn’t reek of death.

Of course. It wouldn’t smell like that inside a town.

There are towns like that.

Streets filled with corpses rolling about weren’t unusual at all.

I’ve been wielded by many people before, so…

Here.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Thank you, miss!

Thank you!

Aria, how old are you?

Somewhere around forty or fifty, I guess.

Forty?

Probably around there.

I awoke during the Valbanill War in the middle of the battlefield.

I was just there, in the shape of a sword.

I knew neither my reason for being there nor who had brought me.

I was the magical Wind Sword.

Knowing that, humans started to steal me.

They were just like beasts.

Many humans who perished,

were cut down by me.

How could they?

That’s horrible…

Her life began with taking life

and continued that way…

No, she was forced to take them.

I wonder what exactly a magic sword is.

Well…

I don’t know either. But at the very least, it’s sure to be a tool for hurting others.

I’m a sword. A magic sword.

Aria…

I’m sorry. I didn’t want to talk about this.

In short, this town is wonderful.

It’s all thanks to your protection.

I’d like to stay here forever.

Then, stay! I will definitely protect you, Aria!

That’s right! Stay forever!

Yeah… Thanks.

Patty.

The thing I asked for.

It’s here.

It’s smaller than a standard one, so I think it’ll be easier to handle.

It has a strange shape.

A False Edge, right?

That’s Lisa for you…

It’s not only for cutting, but it’s also good for striking and thrusting.

Before that,

how about you learn how to kill properly?

Mister Reginald?

Patty, what about my sword?

Yes.

What are you trying to say?

If your skills aren’t up to par with your weapon, then it’s just a useless bauble.

I guess that’d be why you’re depending on a handy weapon.

You’re quite rude, aren’t you?

He’s pretty mouthy.

Here you go. A Zweihänder.

Yes.

A sword is a tool for killing.

To slay the enemies in front of you.

There’s nothing more to it.

T-That’s wrong. A knight’s sword is meant to protect the citizens.

A sword is a sword. It’s just a weapon.

I know your type.

Killing and taking people’s lives.

You think that’s all a sword is good for, right?

Oh?

Just like my previous owner.

What about him?

He died in despair.

Heh.

Second Platoon, head to the east district.

Fourth Platoon, head to the west district.

If you find the black-clothed man, don’t let him get away!

Aye!

Please, wait! Commander!

I’ll go too!

No. You have to stay.

But safely remaining alone is just…

Your mission is to protect the magic sword.

Hurry up and run!

Y-Yes!

This again?

Commander, what are those things?

They are a unique worm used in the last war.

They enter your body, invade your brain, and turn you into a doll to be manipulated.

They’re beyond help.

Don’t miss a single one!

Aye!

“All of the citizens being infected with the worm was an accident...”

That would be an unreasonable thing to say, wouldn’t it?

The black-clothed man, is it?

Cecily.

It’s all right. I understand my mission.

It’s not that.

Your job is to protect this town, right?

You said I could stay here forever, right?

In this town you guys protect. In this town which doesn’t reek of blood.

Don’t let your guard down!

I’m sorry.

That man…

The black-clothed man.

Wait!

Everyone, stay back!

What’s that?

A worm got him. He’s a revived corpse.

A worm did?

Then, he’s a victim too?

You could say that, but…

Is there a way to save him?

No. Now that he’s like that, we can only put him to rest.

Don’t be afraid, Cecily!

What are you doing, Cecily?!

Miss Cecily!

Look out!

Luke…

Cecily! Hurry up and kill it!

He’s human…

A human being.

Why? Why should I take his life?!

You’ve never killed a person before?

What are you doing, Cecily Cambell?

Hurry up and kill it!

You coward! You should just quit being a knight!

Miss Cecily…

I haven’t changed one bit.

I thought I had gotten a bit used to fighting.

Cecily.

You’re a helpless sweetheart, aren’t you?

I didn’t know…

that there was a knight who was so afraid of taking another person’s life.

You’re going to live a long time.

Aria…

Why? Why can’t I be saved?

You made a contract with a demon, fought your way through that war, and sacrificed yourself,

so I’ll grant you salvation.

Will you?

I have been searching for a man of your likes.

One who survived Hell and is unable to escape from that Hell.

I will grant you salvation.

In exchange for your soul, that is.

Let’s go!

Oh!

Yay!

Oh!

Hey!

sotto sotto soba ni imasu soyokaze no you ni

Softly, softly, by my side, like a gentle breeze.

shun to suru namida nante kawakaseru you ni

The tears that flowed out were blown dry, just like that.

POKKETTO no naka no chiisa na negai wa

Because the tiny wish inside my pocket

anata no egao dakara

is your smile.

Yay!

hashire hashire motto hayaku

Run, run, even faster.

kanashii koto atta toki mo

Even when something sad happens

akete yukou kono michi wo

we should still open up this route.

chizu nante itsumo kokoro ni aru

Things like maps are always in our hearts.

ashita wa HAPPI DEI

Tomorrow is a happy day.

Happy day.

kirari MIRAKURU HAPPI DEI

Sparkle, miraculous, happy day.

Oh!

Yay!