Chapter 8 Episode 2/2-1 - Storyline

Each Love
In the past...

Rakel	Wow, that's unusual. A prodigal girl who ran away from home returns to the mansion alone.
Rebecca	Mother... I will be attending an international conference in Northern Pride.
Rakel	So what?
Rebecca	At that seat, Venus introduced me as the official next queen, and she said.
Rakel	...
Rebecca	That's why I'm going to say goodbye to you. I'm going to be the "right" queen that I believe in. I choose to leave this house, from the protection of Helkovara.
Rakel	I see...
Rebecca	Aren't you going to stop it? Are you trying to use the Queen's power for Helkovara?
Rakel	She says, "Hmm... Rebecca, she doesn't know what you think of her mother, but I have nothing more to say." I've scolded you enough. I'm angry enough. I've scolded you enough. If that's your choice, then your mother won't know anymore. You can leave this house and become queen or whatever without any backing, but that's what you want. You're so innocent that you don't know how much suffering it is.
Rebecca	I'm grateful, Mother. You raised me this far. You forgave me for being selfish, allowed me to enter a magic school, and allowed me to have friends. Even though you knew that it was against the wishes of the entire Helkovara family.
Rakel	Unknowing, unknowing mother only gave you the bare minimum as your mother. I said I would raise and guide witches... I was only fulfilling my duty as Helkovara. Finding your parents' love there is too much of a dream, Rebecca.
Rebecca	I will be a good queen. I can change this country and Helkovara all together.
Rakel	Then, your mother will continue to be your wall. Let's continue to assert the supremacy of witches, suppress men's rights, and say that things should not change. If we do that, "one of us will definitely survive". The Helkovara's name will remain. Helkovara is fine with that.
Rebecca	Mother...
Rakel	You can go now, Rebecca. I can't help you anymore. You're already an adult... You've become a full-fledged witch.
The present...


Rebecca	Here...
Nyx	Wake up, Rebecca.
Rebecca	I'm not impressed by you entering a maiden's bedroom without permission.
Nyx	That's rude. Everyone is gathered at the bar downstairs. You should come after you finish your morning preparations.
Rebecca	Yes, that's right. We're a Northern Pride's inn. We're called Cadanova.
In the past...

Cadanova	Luckily, this Northern Pride guy has his tricks. Let me guide you. It's not a very popular inn, but... That's why I brought you with me to hide out.
The present...

Rebecca	After saying that, he was brought us here. Uh... I've been so nervous all this time, so the fatigue still remains in my core... That dream is because of that... at all. I screamed at my mother and ran out. I can't lose in a place like this!

Edgar Cadanova	...
Nyx	...
Edgar	Hey, are you awake? As expected of the Queen of Lustburg, your eyes seem to be very clear since morning.
Rebecca	Of course, her mes are starting now...
Cadanova	Don't worry. You won't be overheard here.
Man Wearing Corpse Armor	Because this store is one of our safe houses.
Rebecca	Hey! It's the Corpse!?
Cadanova	Well, wait... I'll explain the situation now, but he's not our enemy.
Rebecca	Is it true?
Man Wearing Corpse Armor	Hmm, as you can see, I wore armor, but I guess I was still very stimulating...
Man Disguised as Mechant	How about this?
Edgar	Changing clothes in an instant... Or is it an illusion? It's a bad joke that something like this was working behind the scenes all over the continent...
Man Disguised as Mechant	Other countries probably have secret agents as well, but we're just a little too extreme.
Edgar	A radical word is not enough!?
Cadanova	Oops... Let's get back to the topic of their current affiliations and why they're on our side.
Rebecca	Please... I hope it's something we can understand orally.
Cadanova	It was only recently that I came into contact with them.
In the past...



Cadanova	This is... Have I been thrown out of the Door of Truth? But why now...?
Corpse Knights	...
Cadanova	...! The Corpse!? Are you following my alchemy reaction!?
Corpse Knights	...
Gabirond	What a blessing this is. I didn't know that a "power" that neither Lord Waginau nor Avis knew would come into my jurisdiction.
Cadanova	Are you still working behind the scenes in this era? Who is Avis...?
Gabirond	That's the name of the current Lord Commander. That's the design of your armor. I think you're a captain of the Holy Guard of Knights.
Cadanova	What if?
Gabirond	I want to lie down and ask for help, but there is no longer any good or evil, and you are here to protect this continent...!
The present...

Edgar	Gabirond... The old man who saved us?
Cadanova	After that, the Corpse was disbanded and became a member of Northern Pride with the Holy Guard... They were integrated into and became the Holy Knights of Babel. However, among them, those who were dissatisfied... Some of the forces that sided with Sir Gabirond secretly hid themselves.
Man Disguised as Mechant	That's us. Currently, under the command of Lord Cadanova, we are working to discover the true intentions of the current Emperor Avis. To be honest, my ability to execute operations has deteriorated to an extent that is incomparable to what it was before... You may have some thoughts about our activities, but for now, it would be helpful if you could think of us as "the enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Edgar	Well, that's how I believed it. There were circumstances in which we were saved first.
Cadanova	You have confidence in the way you look at people, and... There is darkness in everyone's heart. Even if they have succumbed to that darkness once... if they have the heart to regret it, I want to believe them.
Edgar	I see... Well, I don't hate the idea.
Rebecca	Wait a minute. Was there a seal on the Door of Truth? What are you talking about?
Cadanova	That's...
Nyx	The truth about Alchemy that the current Holy Order of Babel hides. Alchemy is basically classified into two attributes: "power" and "compassion." To put it very roughly, power is the power to "open," and compassion is the power to "close." Original Alchemy always wields these two powers at the same time. Open the door to take in power from the outside, and after performing transmutation, close the door to confirm the change and maintain order. "We" call the door that opens and closes at this time the Door of Truth.
Edgar	I see...
In the past...

Ouroboros	...
The present...

Edgar	So, Alchemy is the art of extracting and disposing of power through the Door of Truth?
Nyx	Just talking about the essence. But among them, someone appeared who was immature and had selfish thoughts. "Then, if I leave the door open, I can get as much power as I want." In order to stop such selfish behavior and close the door that remains open, Emmel uses the alchemy of "compassion." And she created the Order of the Holy Knights... to close the door that had been left open.
Cadanova	I was surprised by his tone. Are you from the time of Emmel, the founder of the Babel religion?
Nyx	I lived quite a long time after that, didn't I?
Man Wearing Corpse Armor	That's an interesting story. If the person who uses that powerful technique disappears... The Alchemy of compassion that wields only the power of "closing" that we are currently using will eventually become useless.
Edgar	Wow!? Don't change your appearance suddenly, you'll be surprised!
Man Wearing Corpse Armor	No, I seem a bit unsteady... Maybe I'm a little bearish after all.
Edgar	Bearish?
Corpse Knight	In the end, we were wrong. Considering the current situation, I can't find any other answer. But that doesn't mean... Which aspect should we put down and stand on the side of "justice" now? No, I don't have that qualification. Even though we have no qualifications, we are the only ones who can move here... That fact is too heavy.
Cadanova	...
Corpse Knight	We, the Corpse, have faith too. We must have had it. But...
Rebecca	You want an opportunity. A reason to bend your beliefs. A reason to betray what you've believed in.
Corpse Knight	Maybe so.
Rebecca	In that case, please help us.
Edgar	Young lady!?
Corpse Knight	I should have said from the beginning that we weres going to cooperate. In addition... You're already the queen of Lustburg, right? That's the Corpse... Is it okay to bow to the dark side of this continent?
Rebecca	I'll lower my head as much as I want. If it's necessary to save the country.
Corpse Knight	...
Rebecca	I thought it was right for me to bow to you here. We need a mutually agreeable relationship, not just one-off cooperation. So why don't you do the same? Even if it is unseemly, even if it is an act without conviction from the perspective of others. Just do what you think is right at this moment. You are just like us.
Corpse Knight	...
Edgar	...
Corpse Knight	I'm sorry. It's my loss... I have already secured the place where the former Queen Venus and Earth Spirit Tehre are confined.
Rebecca	Is it true!?
Corpse Knight	Yes. That is the Holy Guard Knights headquarters... Currently, the place is managed by Bishop Waginau of the Holy Order of Babel instead of the Holy Guard.
Cadanova	...!
Later...

Corpse Knight	Damn... I guess he won't arrive...!
Corpse Knights	...
Waginau	If you think so, don't challenge it head on. Take advantage of the gap, seize the weakness, and sneak your blade from behind. Yes, I should have taught you that the weak fight the fight of the weak, and that there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Corpse Knight	Yes...
Waginau	Is there anyone still alive?
Corpse Knight	Lord Waginau... Why...? We have been loyal to you...
Waginau	It's over. Your role is now over. There is no longer any need to lead the people of this continent from the shadows. Even if they don't do that, they will push forward on their own to the end of this era. The end of the world is coming. From now on, the age of humans will fade, order will be disrupted, and "God" will return. I have to kill you, to keep my promise to an old friend. As the responsibility of those who did not arrive in time.
Corpse Knights	...