01x02 - The Truth, Revealed

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One hundred years have passed

since the Battle of Galluah Plains,

where King Kyle defeated

the Dark Lord Angmund.

The Demons rise again,

threatening the world,

spreading fear and unrest to all.

Kasel, an apprentice knight,

embarked on a journey to the King's Forest,

to protect his friends,

those who are dearest to him.

That's why I have to go.

Go? Go where?

To find Clause.

The Truth,

Revealed

Is that?

No

Mr. Flegg

Clause!

This is Clause's shield!

No

It's not Clause.

Where are you going?

I have to find Clause!

Wait, Kasel!

Frey!

Demons!

Run, Frey!

Kasel!

Bring it on!

Hurry!

Let's play, boy.

Kasel!

Is that all? But still

He does have a resemblance

Frey!

Riheet, we'll take care of these ones.

Yeah.

Just when I was having fun,

someone has to interfere.

Incredible

Not bad.

This way!

Yeah!

Let's play again, boy.

She got away

Who was that woman?

A Demon, most likely.

Looks like you're finished with the Demons.

Aww, I wanted to get some action, too.

Why didn't you leave some for me?

You took too long to come.

Brother, who are they?

I am Kasel, a Guardian Knight of Orvelia.

This is Frey.

Thank you very much for saving us.

We didn't save you. We were on

a mission to put down the Demons.

A mission?

We are mercenaries, hired by Orvelia.

By Orvelia?

What are you two doing out here?

You don't appear to be part

of the scouting party.

We came out to see if our friend was safe.

Huh?

The scouts all died.

That's why we got dragged into this.

I don't believe they all died

There must be survivors.

Even after seeing this?

Let's go.

Yeah.

Kasel.

A healing spell. I can patch up small wounds.

Thanks.

I came to help Clause, but I couldn't even

defeat a single Demon by myself.

How can I ever protect anyone like this?

Who is it?!

Whoa, we're not the enemy.

Don't be alarmed.

Although I can't blame you,

given how suspicious this guy looks.

Hey

For starters, can you put

the pointy object away?

Thanks. I'm Cleo.

I'm a sorceress!

Sorceress

I'm Roi, her babysitter.

You mean bodyguard.

Basically the same.

It's completely different!

Um, so you two are

We've come looking for you.

You're Kasel and Frey, right?

How did you know?

Oh, great! We didn't get the wrong people!

I want to take you somewhere. Follow me!

What do you mean?

You'll know if you follow me.

Let's go.

We're here!

Here? There doesn't seem to be anything here.

What's this about?

Come on, calm down. I'll explain.

A certain person asked for our help.

He told us that you two are

headed for the King's Forest,

and he wanted us to bring you here.

A certain person?

It's Dominix.

Dominix?!

You mean the sorcerer

who's in the Tower of the Sage?

Yes. I've been told you know each other.

Yes, he visited us at the orphanage

where we grew up.

But why him?

Dominix will fill you in on the details.

All right, let's get going already.

Go? Go where?

Isn't it obvious?

Up!

Up?

That's right, the Tower of the Sage.

But how? And I thought only the chosen

get to enter the Tower of the Sage

You're looking at a chosen one.

Me!

And now

Going up!

We're here!

Incredible!

Hey, you two!

What are you doing? Get over here.

Most of the people here are sorcerers

or scholars training under the Great Sage.

The Great Sage What is he like?

What he's like

In one word: freak.

He's supposed to be super old,

but he maintains his youth

using his magical powers.

Choose your words wisely.

What if someone hears you?

I don't care, it's the truth.

I brought them.

Mr. Dominix!

I've been waiting for you, Kasel, Frey.

It's been a long time.

I think the last time we saw you

was when we left the orphanage.

Yes. I see the two of you

are all grown up now.

You haven't changed at all, Mr. Dominix.

Yes, really You look exactly like

the last time we saw you.

Like I said, he's a freak.

He's the Great Sage.

We thought you were just a sorcerer

who came to visit us at the orphanage

Revealing my identity tends

to cause unwanted trouble.

I see

Great Sage, why did you bring us here?

Just call me Dominix.

There's someone I want you to see.

Clause!

He's quite heavily injured, but not fatally.

Give him a while, and he'll be back on his feet.

I'm so relieved

Yes, really

We detected Demonic activities,

so Cleo and I went to help them.

But

He was the only survivor.

Mr. Dominix, did you know we were coming?

Yes, I was watching from here.

Clause!

Kasel? Frey?

I see So Gran did make it back to the castle.

We were so worried about you, Clause

So you came out here, all by yourselves?

Yeah.

So reckless

The Demons came out of nowhere

and surrounded us.

We couldn't even escape.

A band of mercenaries sent

from Orvelia took out the Demons.

That female Demon ran off, too.

Female Demon?

In other words, a witch, right?

So you didn't see her, Clause?

No. All we fought were

the skeleton-looking Demons.

So That witch

She's not related to the Demons

that attacked the scouts?

We don't know. Who could she be?

Now, let's let Clause rest.

You two should stay here for a while.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Dominix.

Cleo, Roi, please take care of them.

Oh, sure.

You can use this room.

Let me know if you need anything.

Thank you.

Don't worry about it.

By the way, are you sure you didn't

want to be in a room with Kasel?

K-Kasel and I aren't like that!

Oh, really? You two looked

good for each other.

Please don't tease.

Sorry!

We're really alike. We should be friends!

Huh?

You said you were at an orphanage, right?

I don't have parents, either.

Dominix found me.

I see

I do enjoy life here at the Tower of the Sage.

I learn all sorts of things all the time,

and train as a sorceress, too.

But

It can get a bit boring!

The stars are so pretty.

This place is boring,

but the night sky is the best.

Is that?

I'll be off then. Let me know

if you need anything.

Thank you.

Kasel.

What are you doing here?

Frey

If I had strength

I could have fought those Demons together

with Clause and the others!

When the Demons attacked

the village back then

my mother died protecting me.

I don't ever want to lose

someone precious to me.

I want to be able to protect them!

But

Kasel

I can't go on like this.

I have to become stronger.

The Black Edge have returned.

We took out the Demons.

Here's the proof.

Oh, how inauspicious!

Don't bring such a thing into the castle!

P-Put that away, now!

Now you must see what

the Black Edge are capable of.

With their service, Demons are not to fear.

But they are

So they are dark elves, what is the issue?

To destroy the Demons,

all races must work together.

Just like King Kyle, who worked

with allies like the elves and orcs

to defeat the Dark Lord 100 years ago.

We thank you for your efforts.

Get rid of that Demon head.

It must not be seen by the populace.

I understand.

Did you see the looks on their faces?

Just showing them the Demon head

almost made them collapse in fear.

Orvelia is lead by cowards like them.

Behl, the Chancellor, might be diligent,

but he is incapable of any action!

I, El Moriham, descend from

a long line of Orvelian Chancellors.

Me ascending to the rank of

Chancellor is a family wish as well.

We will silence those fools

and make them do our bidding,

but for that to happen,

you must deliver results.

Yes, I understand.

It was truly fortuitous that

you and I met, Riheet

If my wish comes true,

you all will live a good life.

It wouldn't be out of the question

for you to become a noble.

To our future.

Clause, how are you doing?

I'm fine.

We have to go back to Orvelia

as soon as possible.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Maybe you should rest a bit more.

Who knows when the Demons might strike again?

I can't relax now.

But

I survived so that I can defeat the Demons.

For the friends who've died,

I will use my life for Orvelia.

Clause

Kasel, Frey.

Dominix wants to see you.

He says it's important.

They're here.

Thank you. You're dismissed, Cleo.

Sure.

So what's the important issue?

There is something I need to tell you.

Frey, you should hear this, too.

Yes

Hey.

Shh!

Your mother--Arlette--had she

ever told you about your father?

No.

I asked her not to tell you

anything until the right time.

What do you mean?

You are the son of King Kyle,

who fought Dark Lord Angmund 100 years ago.

You must be able to inherit

the Holy Sword Aea, I'm certain.

How can I be the son of King Kyle?

Are you trying to trick me?

King Kyle lived 100 years ago.

My mother died when I was young,

when she was attacked by Demons!

Why are you making up such lies?!

I will explain everything.

The things that happened

when King Kyle was alive

Mr. Dominix tells us about the past.

How King Kyle defeated the Dark Lord.

The Holy Sword, Aea, that King Kyle had

Knowing the truth, Kasel makes a choice.

What the

Predecessors

Left Behind