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Guess you're stuck here for a while.

I'll check up on you tomorrow, all right?

Later.

Isn't that...

No, she wouldn't!

The moon is pretty tonight.

Still skulking about in the castle.

You should have run away when you had the chance.

Crap!

That sheen of sweat and tears

Is unrivaled in allure

So give me a grin

Breathing ragged from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Ranking of Kings

Feeling flat like a drink without the fizz

You slowly melted into languid days

But even a duckling can spread its wings

And dream of soaring the skies as a swan

Rather than wander aimlessly

Let's savor everything that we've awaited

Taking only the shortcuts leaves you unsatiated

Taking your time, taking the hard road

You just couldn't make it

Are you still going to chase the sunset?

Well, run into the distance!

Your muddied boots and muddier footprints surely lead to the future

Now break into a dash!

Breathing torn from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Episode 3

The New King

Father...

The king left behind a will.

The successor to the throne...

...is to be Prince Bojji.

Absurd!

What's that?!

Wh-What is it?!

Magic Mirror!

Welcome back, Prince Daida.

My brother—he was chosen to be the king!

Yet, the throne will belong to you, Prince Daida.

But...

Everything is proceeding according to my plan.

Ugh, the next king will be First Prince Bojji?

I'd prefer it if Prince Daida takes the throne.

By will of the late king, we hereby name his successor.

Your new king...

is Prince Daida!

I would like to veto the king's will.

Y-You're doing what?!

Are you saying you're against Prince Bojji becoming king?

Do you truly believe Bojji is capable of serving as king?

Well, I...

You intend to disregard the late King Bosse's wishes?

After seeing that monster, there's no way we can follow them!

The seven of us shall vote to determine the successor to the throne.

Everyone, eyes closed and hands forward.

Those who believe that Bojji is fit to serve as the new king, raise your index finger.

Everyone, open your eyes.

The two of us vote for Daida.

Thus, the decision is for Daida, five-to-two.

Domas!

How could you?!

P-Prince Bojji!

Ow...

That bastard...

Don't try... to mess with me!

Whatever, I have to escape.

It takes a great deal to carve through your own flesh to escape.

I commend you for that.

However...

I can't let you leave.

Who sent you, and who do they want killed?

Answer me now,

or you're finished this time.

I'm tryin' to tell ya that killing ain't for me!

I just want to help Bojji in any way that I can.

Did you say Prince Bojji?

Prince Bojji.

Do you know the creature I've drawn here?

I see. He is your friend.

I have a message from him.

He is leaving on a journey, so he says that he will never see you again.

That is what I came to tell you.

By your leave.

I want to be in your corner from now on, no matter what happens.

He says that he will never see you again.

You've summoned me, King Daida?

I have decided I will stand atop the ranking of kings.

And, therefore, I must eliminate any unstable elements within my court.

Apeas and Sandeo were the ones who voted against me, correct?

How do you know that?

Please, give me a bit of credit.

I want you to dispose of them!

Dead men tell no tales.

I doubt this was King Daida's idea.

What seeds has the Magic Mirror been planting in his mind?

P-Prince Bojji!

Mitsumata

It has been far too long, Prince Bojji.

Indeed. My master, Bebin, has apprehended that creature.

I have not forgotten my debt to you.

However, I cannot betray Master Bebin, to whom I am also indebted.

Prince Bojji, he is safe.

He and Master Bebin arranged a deal.

He has gone off on a journey to fulfill an important duty.

Though I can say no more of this to you, I can offer you an assurance.

There are many who cherish you.

Please do not forget that.

Now, please run along.

I do not wish for Master Bebin to learn of this.

Are you acting on King Daida's orders?

King Daida...

I will see that Prince Bojji becomes king.

Prepare yourself, King Daida.

You had Apeas and Sandeo resign?

I don't need the Spear of the King. I have Bebin.

As for Sandeo, I thought that you didn't see eye-to-eye with him either, Mother.

Even so, I'm worried you dismissed them in haste.

Put it aside for now, Mother. What is to be done about Brother?

What is to be done? I don't follow.

To be honest, this is hard for me to do.

I'd like him retired somewhere, if possible—

That won't do!

He is still a child, mentally speaking.

I have to educate him.

That could be a miserable experience for him, wouldn't you say?

I am certain he would be fine.

You are the king, so you should act as such.

Yes, you're right.

So I shall.

Bojji!

Preposterous!

Of course you can't go off on a journey!

What do you think you can do all by yourself?

You're deaf, and not at all strong.

And you embarrass yourself every time you step out in public!

You need to stay put in the castle and behave yourself!

After all, you are the king's older brother,

so you need to be aware of your position, and let Daida...

Prince Bojji.

On direct orders of Queen Hiling, we are not to let you leave.

Bojji, I'm coming in.

What are you doing?!

Dorshe!

Ah! H-Hey! Be careful!

Bojji!

Queen Hiling!

What is he wearing?

That could be a miserable experience for him, wouldn't you say?

Hello there. My name is Hiling.

Starting today, I'm your new mama.

Huh?

What was that? How rude!

The prince has not opened his heart to anyone ever since the late queen's passing.

That is normal for him.

I see.

Hello, Prince. What might you be up to?

Prince, I brought some cake...

Prince! Your towel!

Okay, okay.

Prince Bojji has been growing quite attached to the new queen as of late.

Bojji, you're going to be a big brother.

There, you felt it move, right?

With this, I think it is quite clear that this boy is not fit to be the king.

No! No, of course not!

I shall permit you to take your journey.

However!

You will be accompanied by two others.

One is the Sword Master, Domas.

The other...

Your name, if you would?

It's Hokuro, Your Majesty!

He is the one soldier who wished to join you. He also knows sign language.

Let Hokuro here see to your personal care.

Your destination will be my family's home.

Once you pay your respects to my parents, you are to return here promptly.

Wh-What is it?

Answer me if you understand.

G-Get yourself ready at once!

Let's be off.

Queen Hiling?

What was that?

I just had a bad feeling.

A bad feeling?

A feeling that I would never see Bojji again.

Nor Daida...

Don't leave me all on my own

I wonder when I became so accustomed

To days of bearing such heavy burdens

You can put the hard stuff off till later

'Cause the night is awaiting lonesome little me

Don't let me feel so torn

By desolate solitude ever again

When remembering those nights

Please don't call it loneliness

If you're feeling vulnerable

I'll be vulnerable with you

So if you're just acting tough

I'll softly embrace all your weakness

I won't let you feel alone