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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."