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Avis |
My Northern Pride army has already begun the invasion of Sloth and Lust. Lustburg is without the blessings of the queen who received the power of the Sacred Stone. And with Slothstein's combat Alkaloids no longer operational, it won't last long. | ||
Venus |
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Avis |
... | ||
Venus |
You imitated licking me...! Are you trying to become the Lion King, Avis? | ||
Avis |
I am aware that I do not have the boldness or charisma of that king. That's why I devised this strategy to make sure you guys wouldn't be able to respond to our military's invasion. | ||
But in that case, wouldn't it be enough if I killed you here? | |||
...! | |||
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Kino |
... | ||
Avis |
Kino... | ||
Kino |
Oops, were you meddling? However, if I don't show my face like this, I feel like I'll be forgotten by all the performers. | ||
Isn't that a lie!? Did you use iron claws to deflect the bullets!? | |||
That power is the same as the Templars. | |||
Kino |
Oh, there was a living witness of the times! This is superimposition. Extremely awe-inspiring! I can't believe I'll be seen on the same level as my heroes! | ||
Heroes? | |||
Kino |
For me? | ||
...! | |||
Me too...! | |||
Venus |
Stay back, Rebecca. Apparently he's protected by a Sacred Stone. Half-baked magic won't even scratch him. | ||
But...! | |||
Venus |
Did you forget? You are the current queen of Lustburg! | ||
...! | |||
Venus |
I am in control here. So all you have to do is return to our country as soon as possible and drive away the invaders. | ||
Avis |
Do you think you will? A barrier has been set up in this conference hall, using old magic that predates continental history. | ||
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Holy Knights of Babel A & B |
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Fiona |
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What is this!? It's as solid as if it had been welded! | |||
Holy Knight of Babel C |
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Seriolde |
... | ||
Adelbert |
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Holy Knight of Babel C |
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Holy Knight of Babel D |
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Adelbert |
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Holy Knight of Babel D |
... | ||
Adelbert |
We can't even get around in this narrow space... | ||
Kino |
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Lady Venus! | |||
Venus |
Yes, I know! | ||
Venus |
! | ||
Kino |
Oh, this is a great-looking stage costume...! | ||
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Kino |
... | ||
Fiona |
... | ||
It's not a magic key. It's not even magic. Is this the key to alchemy...!? | |||
Kino |
It's useless. The key to that is unless you know the correct technique... Oh? | ||
What? | |||
Did it open!? If so, retreat! There's no point in continuing to fight in a disadvantageous situation! | |||
Fiona |
... | ||
Adelbert Seriolde |
... | ||
Dear Venus! Hurry up, Tehre! | |||
Venus |
Go... | ||
But...! | |||
Venus |
Fulfill your duties as a queen! Will you become a good queen? | ||
Dear Venus... please be sure to catch up! | |||
Venus |
... | ||
Avis |
Kino... | ||
Kino |
Yes, yes, it's a chase, right? Leave it to me. | ||
Avis |
A witch who touched the fragment of Asmodeus and a sage chosen by the Matter of Earth... There is no shortage of opponents. In that case, I... As the new king of Northern Pride, the true emperor Avis, I will face you, wise ones of old times. | ||
Later... | |||
Venus |
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Avis |
... | ||
Venus |
The amount of Alchemy cannot be explained by talent or effort. You "consume" the soul of Lucifer's original owner... Emperor Frederick's Alchemy, didn't you? | ||
Maybe it's the rumored power of a pseudo-Sacred Stone, which steals the alchemy of others and turns it into a part of itself... Are you planning on becoming a monster like Ceclidis I? | |||
Avis |
Of course, if necessary. | ||
What are you looking for, wealth? Is it fame? You don't seem like that kind of person to me. | |||
Avis |
This world was once created by the hands of the "god" Nimul, and I want to make that happen again. | ||
Venus |
! | ||
Avis |
... | ||
Venus |
I wonder what you're going to say... Did you believe in such a fairy tale and go to this extent? | ||
Avis |
If it was just a dream, I would have given up, but now I know... the truth. The possibility of changing the world, the future that will be better than the present, if it exists... | ||
... | |||
Venus |
... | ||
Avis |
Isn't it human nature to want to try it? | ||
Venus |
...!! | ||
Fiona |
... | ||
Adelbert Seriolde |
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Holy Knights of Babel |
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Damn it! Of course, there are enemies everywhere! | |||
Fiona |
Huf... Huf, huf... | ||
(Fiona is nearing her limit. If she continues to run around foolishly like this, someday...!) Hey, General! Do you have any special techniques for situations like this? | |||
Adelbert |
If I had it, I would be using it already! Damn, if something like this was going to happen, I shouldn't have been selfish and left my armor behind! | ||
Seriolde |
Haha... Adelbert always has a lot of room. | ||
Adelbert |
Although it's not as good as Lord Seriolde!? | ||
Seriolde |
But this kind of thing is nostalgic. It reminds me of the time of the civil war. | ||
This King is amazing! | |||
Adelbert |
Right!? He's our proud king! | ||
Well, this is not the time to do a comedy... Even if we run away like this... they'll catch up to us... We need to think of something... | |||
Even if we get tired...! | |||
Holy Knights of Babel |
... | ||
Oh no, the front is blocked! | |||
Adelbert |
What will we do? They all use alchemy... ordinary swords and magic are no match for them. | ||
Damn, at least this stone... (Are you an idiot? What are you thinking, Edgar L. Leonhart!?) (I can't rely on such a mysterious person. Are you going to throw away that belief here...!?) | |||
Fiona |
Huh, Edgar...? | ||
Nothing! At least for now, hide in a side street... | |||
??? |
Come here... | ||
Huh...? | |||
Where does this voice come from? | |||
??? |
What are you doing!? Hurry up! Are you planning to die halfway through this...!? | ||
Seriolde |
...! Adelbert! | ||
Adelbert |
...! I got it! | ||
Adelbert Fiona |
... | ||
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Holy Knights of Babel E & F |
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Oh, that hurts... I got so mossed that my whole body is covered in scratches... | |||
??? |
I'm glad that's the end of it. I almost broke the barrier in the conference hall and it almost lost its meaning. | ||
Fiona |
You helped us escape from that conference hall...? | ||
??? |
That's it. There's no point in selling my kindness if they don't thank me to the fullest. | ||
Who are you? | |||
Gabirond |
My name? That's right... Well, there's no point in hiding it now. My name is Gabirond... former Corpse, a traitor. | ||
Fiona |
... | ||
A moment later... | |||
If we really go this way, we can escape, right? | |||
Gabirond |
I don't care how much you doubt it, but are there any other guides you can rely on right now? | ||
Huh... | |||
Adelbert |
Now then, Sir Gabirond, you just introduced yourself as the former Corpse. | ||
Gabirond |
As you can imagine, I am the face behind the Holy Order of Babel, acting secretly in the shadows of the Babel continent... In the end, I were just a coward who got scared and ran away... | ||
The Corpse... Do you mean you're a subordinate of Avis? | |||
Gabirond |
Nowadays, I don't think there is much of a difference in that understanding. | ||
Fiona |
So, do you know what that person's purpose is? Why did he make such a big mistake...? | ||
Gabirond |
Have a Ceremony of Creation... | ||
Seriolde |
Creation...? Is this the Genesis myth written in the scriptures of the Babel religion? | ||
Gabirond |
It's okay to think so. Avis intends to make it happen again. | ||
What's the point of doing something like that? Maybe it's that common in villains... Something like reshaping the world to your liking and becoming the god of that world? | |||
Gabirond |
It's not that much of a fuss. That man... Avis intends to destroy this world once and for all. | ||
Huh...? | |||
Gabirond |
Foundations and interests between nations, and conflicts between people. Rebellion caused by desire. In order to wipe out those impurities in the world, he thought of using a system called the Ceremony of Creation. That's what he's about, doing everything right and starting over. | ||
Isn't it too absurd? | |||
Gabirond |
That's true, but that man believes in it and is about to put it into practice. It's not a question of whether or not you can do it. It's not a question of whether you can do it or not. It's crazy to think about trying something like a reenactment of the Ceremony of Creation described in mythology... | ||
So what do we do to stop it? | |||
Gabirond |
This is what's ahead... If you continue straight on this road, you'll reach the border with Slothstein, but I don't think you'll want to return to the country any time soon. | ||
Adelbert |
Is the behavior expected? | ||
Gabirond |
That's it. From now on, Avis will call himself the Emperor and move to take control of all countries. Of course, there will be resistance... He leads an army made up of former Holy Guard Knights, all of whom are familiar with alchemy. | ||
Adelbert |
Will sporadic resistance be enough to overcome them? | ||
Gabirond |
Therefore, aim for the Desert Zone first. | ||
Fiona |
Desert Zone? | ||
Gabirond |
That land has been tormented by the tyranny of the Holy Order since ancient times, perfect for gathering the will of resistance. | ||
Seriolde |
The tyranny of the suzerain, Northern Pride, is the reason why you want to unite all the countries? | ||
Gabirond |
There is no other way to fight against Avis... The rise of the Desert people and the majesty of Excalibur will be the light that guides you. | ||
Fiona |
Are you not coming? | ||
Gabirond |
I'm still on the side of the oppressors, and even if I follow you, it will only spark a fire. Now go...! You'll soon notice this passage! | ||
Fiona |
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Adelbert Seriolde |
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Are you ready to die? | |||
Gabirond |
Does it look like that? | ||
Your legs are shaking. Thanks for your help, old man! | |||
Gabirond |
Phew~ It would be kind of me not to point that out, young man. | ||
Kino |
Yes, it was you after all. | ||
Gabirond |
Captain of the 3rd Regiment, Kino? | ||
Kino |
It's an old title, isn't it? That's it. Now Lord Avis's pocket sword has been renamed the Holy Guard. I'm Kino, division commander of the Holy Knights of Babel. You are no longer the Corpse, and you are no longer one of our friends. You don't have any titles left anymore. I was proud of them, but it's a shame. | ||
Gabirond |
Well, for me, my title was my reason for being. I clung to that, and looked only at that... a life in which I missed out on many things. | ||
Kino |
Do you regret it? | ||
Gabirond |
Yes, but... there's only one title left. I am the 4th Regiment of the Holy Guard special advisor! It's Gabirond! Aaaaaaaaa... | ||
Kino |
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Gabirond |
Ha, ha ha...! Me, it's my victory...!! | ||
Kino |
You've bought them a lot of time. So those who ran away are probably outside Northern by now. It only lasted for a few minutes, but it was like a bright star... It was a wonderful glow, Sir Gabirond. | ||
Gabirond |
Gah, gah... Well... I've been practicing alchemy for a while... No, I'm still an enemy. After all... what, nothing am I... (...Dias...Elysion ...the new Lord Commander... you'd think it would be selfish...) (I ask for the future of this continent...) (Please, please... The blood shed by us "Corpse"... The tragedy that has piled up...) (I know that it wasn't in vain... The tears of those who died... The mourning... But that's all, it won't end...) Oh, don't look at me like that, Patrick... I know... I know... The depths of hell suits a man like me... ... | ||
Laurel |
Are you ready, Logi Crowley? | ||
Logi |
Yes, no problem. | ||
Blue Tongue Soldiers |
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Laurel |
Now, let's start the siege! Guys! We will take back the royal castle of Envylia from the hands of the Holy Guard...! | ||
Blue Tongue Soldiers |
Ooooooooooooooooo!!! |
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