All language subtitles for Blue Dragon 16 - The Book of the Beginning_Subtitles01.ENG

What a simple-minded guy.

But I'm glad, maro.

Kluke has woken up and we can
continue our journey like this, maro.

I'm sorry.

Looks like I've caused
trouble for you guys.

What're you talking about?

Thanks to you, we're all alive.

By the way...

Where are we going again?

First, it's necessary to have a look
at the Book of the Beginning.

We all need to know
what's written in it.

We wouldn't have to go
if we all knew what's in it.

- Butt out!
- Butt out, maro!

We're almost there.

Here is Logic of the Metia Republic,
City of Books and Wisdom.

THE BOOK OF THE BEGINNING

What's so great about this city?

You don't know, Shu?

What? You know, maro?

Of course.

I hear the whole city
is like a giant library,

that they have books and papers
from all over the world,

ranging from kids books
to advanced literature.

And that almost the entire city
is made of bookshops

where you might
come across rare findings.

Many scholars are
born in this city.

Although it's not the original,

there's a copy of the Book of the Beginning
that's close to the original,

and it's kept here
in the national library.

I'll wait outside.

I feel like I'm getting stiff shoulders
just by being here.

I can go to sleep
just like that, maro.

Shu, shall we take
a nap together later?

No thank you!

This is the place.

What?

This way.

This is the Book of the Beginning.

Remember the original copy
that Jibral has?

There have been many different
versions published over the years.

For our particular needs,
I chose a version closest to the original.

Please use small words
if you're gonna explain something.

Please explain in a way
so that even I can understand, maro.

There are those who are
hearing this for the first time,

so I'll explain from the beginning.

It's a thick book,
so it could be somewhat intimidating,

but the bottom line is, it's a book that
lays out the way this world works,

and in the process, describes a lot of
legends from the distant past.

Are you chanting some kind of
magic spells, maro?

Already?!

Simply put, it's a fairytale
about the creation of the world.

Let me take a look.

This is a story that takes place
right after the world was created.

God created the earth and the sea,
and simple life forms.

He continued to
create various creatures

until finally one day,
he created human beings.

God continued his creations
and the world expanded.

One day,
humans pleaded to God.

"We cannot sleep in a world
as dazzling as this."

"Can something be done?"

"Is that really what you want?"
asked God.

"Do you really wish for a place
where there is no light?"

"Yes," said the humans
without hesitation.

And so darkness was
created in the world.

Shadows appeared,
and people were glad,

not knowing that darkness had been
created in their hearts as well.

Oh, even I've heard
this story before.

Not so fast.
The story isn't over yet.

I-It's not over yet, maro?!

What you just heard
is only an introduction.

There are many fables,
local legends and fairy tales in the book.

But the most important
information is...

This.

The Great War of
Light and Darkness.

That's the story about the war
between light and darkness

you talked about before, right?

A war broke out between
the forces of light and darkness.

And just when the forces of darkness
were about to take over the world,

the Seven Soldiers of Light appeared
and battled their way to victory.

I believe those Soldiers of Light
were Shadow Wielders.

Why would you think that?

It sounds too fictional for
any normal human beings

to accomplish these things.

But if they were Shadow Wielders,
it's a different story.

Umm...

What?

I understand that there were
Shadow Wielders since the early days.

But I don't get how you know that we're
descendants of the Soldiers of Light.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

That's a good question.

Jiro and I have been on
our quest around the world.

And I saw some ruins linked to
the Seven Soldiers of Light

with my own eyes.

Ruins?

You mean...

Yes.

The ruins in your hometown,
Talta, are one.

It is said that there are
seven of them in the world,

although some of them
may not be around anymore.

It is also said that each ruins are
dedicated to each Soldiers of Light.

There, I saw a wall painting
of the Shadows like yours.

There's no mistake.

You guys are descendants
of the Seven Soldiers of Light.

Then...

Do you know anything about
the rest of the Shadows?

Not all ruins are still around and
we haven't located all of them.

Unfortunately, we don't know what
the other Shadows look like at present.

I see.

I hope you have
some idea of the book.

Now, here's the real deal.

Our remaining forces
have succeeded

in crossing the borders of
our allied states, Metia and Gore.

We have received reports that
the Imperial Guard Division led by Conrad,

is bringing up
the rear of the retreat.

They are fighting bravely and have
rescued many soldiers, however...

Don't give up!
We're almost to the border!

Where is he now?

That is unknown.

However, we cannot
afford to remain silent.

In order to prevent
any further invasion by Nene,

we should deploy
an even larger unit—

W-What is that?!

Operation efficiency, 57%.
Energy charge, 83%.

Fire control system clear.
Releasing safety valve.

Target is locked.
Objective, Jibral Castle.

Final check... All green!

Ready to go!

Fire!

Everything from this point on is
just speculation on our part.

After all, the pages have
been stolen and are missing.

The Extra Seven...

Right.

The missing seven pages

that were added only to
the back of the original book.

What in the world
was it about?

I was also curious about that.

Around seven hundred years ago,
the King of Jibral created a specific law.

Maro?

The law prohibited any future viewings
of the Book of the Beginning

except to those people given
permission by the King himself.

Under that law, the content of
the Extra Seven was completely sealed.

Why did he do that?

They realized...

The King of Jibral at that time
was intelligent and well-informed.

He promoted research in all areas
including studying the Extra Seven.

And his research team...

...discovered the truth.

So he probably created the law
to prevent the truth

from leaking outside
and causing chaos.

I guess it must've been
a pretty important secret.

Why do you think it was
added in the first place?

Why?

Maybe because they forgot?

Maybe because
they didn't want to put it in?

Maybe. Maybe not.

We don't know when
the Extra Seven were written.

We don't know who wrote them.

We don't even know who wrote
the Book of the Beginning.

It's like trying to grab hold of a cloud.

But we can speculate.

I was interested in what
they left out in the book.

There was something
very important about Shadows

that wasn't addressed at all.

What's that?

The way to seal a Shadow.

Why does it come to that?!

Isn't that a bit
too much of a leap?

There is a reason.

Then the Soldiers of Light
returned to their homes.

This text cuts off.

That was the beginning
of Chapter Seven.

This text cuts off just like
the one in the original book,

and then Chapter Eight begins
as if this section never even existed.

Could it be that
the cut-out text is about?

Exactly. It's about how to
seal the power of a Shadow.

So you're saying that the Extra Seven
is the rest of Chapter Seven

that the author of this book
didn't finish writing for some reason?

It's just a hypothesis.
However...

If you know how to seal it, you should
be able to do the opposite as well.

You might be able to increase
the power of your Shadow.

But...

From Chapter Eight on,

there are no stories in this book
relating to the subject of Shadows at all.

Which signifies...

Either all the Shadow Wielders
disappeared,

or their Shadows were sealed.

My guess is that
they were sealed.

None of you are making full use
of your Shadow powers.

As a result, the Shadows are unable
to use their powers effectively.

In order to resolve that problem,
we need to recover the Extra Seven.

But it's been stolen, right?

So you're giving up?

If it can be stolen,
it can also be recovered.

First off, we need to
identify who stole it.

We should be able to make
a breakthrough eventually.

Until then,
maintain a low profile.

The enemy thinks we're dead.

Until we're discovered again,

we shouldn't have to deal
with someone like Logi.

So we find the Extra Seven
and find out what's written in it.

Everything starts
with that, right?

Right.

That's about the size of it.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Alright, we'll stay in
this town tonight.

You're free until tomorrow.

You should get a good rest.

You're not going to eat, maro?

You guys sure are carefree.

Maro?

We're at war.

And our forces have been
defeated by Nene.

They'll probably continue to
attack other countries.

The world is headed for
a dark and painful era.

Hey, are you even
listening to me?!

Yeah, but it has nothing to do
with my appetite.

Listen!

If I don't eat, it doesn't mean the world
will become peaceful, maro.

Hey.

Where's Shu?

Where's Jiro? Where's Zola?

And where's Kluke?

I heard you got into
a fight with Shu.

Why can't you two be
more honest with each other?

I am. It's his fault for
not focusing on the mission!

See? There you go again.

What do you mean?!

Well, it's sort of a boy thing,
I guess.

Where's the enemy?

I can't summon you
unless there's an enemy?

Then why did you summon me?

I wanna talk to you
about something.

Talk? What's the big idea?

Blue Dragon, why do you fight?

Huh?

Why do you desire power?
Why do you?

Do you hear yourself?

Are you going to make me listen
to your pointless grumbling

and then expect me to
comfort you or something?

Is it because it was a big shock
to you that you lost that fight?

What?!

Well, too bad.
You're barking up the wrong tree.

You don't have to fight
if you don't want to.

I know that!

Then stop thinking
too much and fight.

I'm satisfied with just defeating
the enemy in front of me.

I didn't summon you for that!

Then why?

I wanted to ask for your opinion.

My opinion doesn't matter.

I can only be summoned
at your convenience.

So you have to
make your own decisions.

That's exactly why I...

You can talk about stuff
like friendship and trust

but not before you've
become respectable!

Before the idea of friendship,

you should think about using
my power more effectively.

It's all up to you.

Blue Dragon...

Hey, I'll tell you one thing.

I really hate you.

What's this?!

What?

It seems we have some visitors.

What's the plan, Shu?!

Isn't it obvious?!

Maintain a low profile.
The enemy thinks we're dead.

Blue Dragon!
I really hate you, too!

But I can't change the fact

that I ended up with you
and your incredible powers.

So Blue Dragon,
just remember this...

I don't want to see any more people
go through painful experiences.

So I'll fight in order
to protect everyone!

Then don't be wasting time!

Right!
Let's go, Blue Dragon!

Blue Dragon!
Don't destroy the town!

That's quite some comment
coming from you.

Shu! I told you to
maintain a low profile!

I know!

No, you don't!

But I can't just stand by!

I've decided!

This is...

...my way of fighting!

Then stand by your beliefs
until the very end!

Absolutely!

Guys, cover Shu!
Protect the town!

- Roger!
- Got it, maro!

Waves of Rage!

Blitz Claw!

Hornet Assassin!

Fire Crisis! Go!

- Yes!
- Yes!

- Oh.
- Oh.

Only the small fries are left.
We'll finish them in three minutes!

- Yeah!
- Yeah!

Report from
the 16th Machine Corps...

The unit has been annihilated.

Confirming the presence
of four Shadow Wielders.

Repeat...

I knew it.

So you were right,
General Logi.

Shall we make a report
to Lord Nene?

Not immediately.

Either way, we'll have to
report to him eventually.

Shu and the others
search for Homeron,

the world's best
master informant,

to uncover the mysteries
of the Extra Seven,

but he has been stricken
with an incurable disease.

Mr. Homeron,
we've finally found you, but...

Please hang in there!

Marumaro,
is there any way to save him?

Nope, maro.

Next on Blue Dragon:
"Homeron Has Died."