Godless Revolution Chapter 6 Part 1/Episode 3 - Storyline

The Sky Unseen
In the past...

???	...
???	Hey, did you hear? The village to the west of here got swallowed by the flames of corruption.
???	Already? That's the third one this month.
???	It seems the invasion of the Invidia Belt also failed miserably. At this rate we're all going to—
???	...

???	Did you hear King Arius lost?
???	He is basically wrath itself! None of us have ever come close to matching him and they beat him?
???	Does the Invidia Belt possess such fearsome knights? Who could've possibly beaten him?
???	And not just that—
Quence	Oh. Sulva. Are you...playing...outside the castle again?
Sulva	...
Quence	I don't care much for your antics. A brat ought to obediently listen to their caretakers. It would make all our lives much easier. I understand the urge to act out while you're in your rebellious phase, but that does not give you free rein to behave like a spoiled child.
Sulva	...What does a serpent want with me?
Quence	Nothing at all. I simply saw you passing by. I don't have any interest in you. Your pride will hit a dead-end sooner or later.
Sulva	...?
Quence	However, I have some thoughts about that sword you carry on your back.
Sulva	...
Quence	My, my, no need to be so wary. Didn't I just tell you I have no interest in you? I'm busy enough keeping the Cursed Beast fed... Didn't you hear? Satna flattened another village! Here I am, trying so desperately to bring peace to this area, and there it goes, just doing whatever it wants. Aah... If only Icona were still alive. That women really just did whatever she felt like. Even in death she's selfish. I'd laugh if it weren't for the fact that I now have to clean up her mess.
Sulva	...I'm here to meet the queen.
Quence	Oh? Go right ahead then. The end is near, child. Enjoy the time you have left. After all, in this world it isn't unusual to die before you realize what is happening.
Sulva	...

Sulva	My queen, are you awake? ...My queen?
Queen of Wrath	...Sulva. What is it?
Sulva	What am I supposed to do? For what reason do I live?
Queen of Wrath	Why would you ask me such things? Your life, your work, and your actions are your own. Make your own decisions, face your own challenges, and live as you see fit.
Sulva	But...
Queen of Wrath	Are you still worried about what happened that day? When the former king—my brother Arius—sacrificed himself to save you? It was of his own volition. It may be the reason why he fell into corruption, but even if that is what makes our land perish, you aren't the one to blame.
Sulva	...
Queen of Wrath	You carry the Red Blade. The very blade that my brother, the king, entrusted to you. Nobody will voice their objections to your choices, regardless of how you use it.
Sulva	Perhaps, but...
Queen of Wrath	If you wished for the throne, then the sword would respond to that desire. I am but a false monarch. The one recognized by the sword could make this castle built on falsity crumble at any time.
Sulva	I do not wish to be king.
Queen of Wrath	Then what is it that you desire? For what do you wield that sword? For what do you fight?
Sulva	... (I don't know what I desire.) (All I want is to repay the one who saved my life.)
The present...

Arius	Grrroooooaaaahhh!
Andechs	Haaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Arius	You dare when in the Ira Belt it is I that—!
Andechs	Tch!
Arius	Nrgh!
Andechs	It's over, Arius.
Arius	Heh. Hahahahahaha! Right. This is my end, is it?
Andechs	Your faith and ideals were once the light that showed us the way. That's exactly why I do not wish to see you corrupted by wrath any longer.
Arius	And what will you do about it?
Andechs	I will slay you. You will die at my hands!
Sulva	Ngh—! Ah—
Andechs	You—! Why do you protect a Fallen?!
Arius	...
Sulva	This man— This man saved me... He shielded me from the corruption, so in turn I will—!
Andechs	I see... So that's why our king has become like this.
Sulva	He protected me, so in turn I must protect him, too...
Andechs	...I'm afraid he's already fallen victim to the corruption. He will never return to his former self. This man is no longer the king you once knew. He's long since lost all his humanity.
Sulva	And what about it?! Does that mean I should just give up on saving him?!
Andechs	...
Sulva	He saved my life... And because of that... I will save his!
Andechs	...I see. I've come here to save this country. In order to do that, I am prepared to dirty my hands. If that means fighting a child, then so be it.
Sulva	...
Nimul	Andechs!
Andechs	Don't interfere! This is a fight between countrymen... Please, let me handle it.
Nimul	But...
Andechs	Please.
Nimul	...
Sulva	Tch! ...Haa... Haa...
Andechs	...Not bad, kid. You'd make a good knight one day. But this is the end. Run away. Don't throw your life away here.
Sulva	I can...still fight!
Andechs	I see.
???	Oh my, it looks like someone left themselves wide open.
Andechs	Huh?!
Nimul	What—?!
Daphne	Andechs!
Andechs	Ngh...
Sulva	Why did you—?
Andechs	Hah...ha... Why indeed...
Arius	Ande—
Quence	Such a tragic tale. A fight between a boy who adores his fallen king, and the most prestigious knight of this country. I would've loved to see the conclusion to this tale. Sadly, I'm afraid I do not have the time. I'm sorry, but we'll need to wrap this up.
Nimul	...Serpent.
Quence	What's this? I haven't even had the chance to introduce myself, and yet you determined my true identity in the blink of an eye. A very perceptive boy you are. But don't you know that introductions are an integral part of good etiquette? I am Quence. And as you have already discerned, I am a member of the group you've been so desperately searching for: the Infinite Serpent. Ah well, it's a pity I don't have the time to entertain you. This is but the worthless prologue before your end! Enjoy your eternal slumber!
Later...
Daphne	There!
Quence	Oh my, I better watch out. It seems this Invidia knight is rather skilled. Those that don't rely on magil make such troublesome foes. My preparations are wasted on you.
Nimul	Preparations? Are you the one who messed up the magil in this place?
Quence	It is simply one of Satna's specialties. Don't you think it's so very convenient? What an elegant way to render normally powerful foes powerless.
Mira	So how come you get to have an unlimited supply of magil, huh?! And how come you're using Space-Time Manipulation?! Only the two of us and our teacher should be able to use that!
Quence	Every art has its roots in another, young lady. And so too was Space-Time Manipulation once developed for a specific purpose. Time Travel. The ability to travel into the past or future. The ability to alter past regrets and undo unforeseen threats at their root. There once was a magic user who desired that power, even before the Cursed Beasts appeared.
Nyx	...You're making it sound like that was you.
Quence	... Ah well... Playtime is over.
Nimul	Nnrgh?!
Mira	Aaargh!
Eulalia	He's...compressing the magil in the atmosphere?
Quence	Do you get it now? This the power of a Space-Time Manipulator who controls a Cursed Beast.
Nimul	Who...controls a—?
Quence	Dear Satna is happy to do my bidding... Well, I suppose they get a little wild sometimes, but that's pets for you. Rest assured, pursuers. I didn't come here to kill you. There's just a small matter I must attend to.
Mira	Huh?! Hold up! What kinda pervert touches a girl after rendering her motionless?!
Quence	You're going to give people the wrong idea. The two of you could be my great-grandchildren. Whatever you're thinking about is none of my business. Hmm, here we go.
Nyx	You're taking Libra?!
Quence	Well, I needed this. I am ever so grateful that you delivered it right to me.
Nyx	Is that why you lured us here? To this place where neither magic nor Spiritbonding is effective?
Quence	Aren't you a smart boy. 50 points for you. Oops. Looks like that cranky child just woke up. Seriously, I wonder if Icona ever had to deal with such an unruly beast. Ah well, parting is such a sweet sorrow, but I fear that we must.
Nimul	W...ait...
Quence	Well then, I bid you adieu. Try not to die out here. In fact, it's probably for the best if you just leave if you can manage it. After all, the Ira Belt will perish shortly.
Nimul	Quence of the Infinite Serpent... A man that possesses both great skill and the power of the Cursed Beast. He's going to be more trouble than expected. Ah, right, Andechs! Are you okay?!
Andechs	Ngh...nnhg....
Daphne	He's terribly wounded! Please, Emmel, Eulalia! You have to help him!
Emmel	I'm on it!
Sulva	...I don't get it... I was fighting against all of you, and yet you... I was your enemy... First King Arius, now you too... Why would you...for me... Why...?