01x08 - Heaven's Purgatory

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That sword of yours.

Every time the blade breaks,

it regenerates instantly, right?

The barrier that Reiren set up
at that time was effective.

But you kept regenerating the sword.

That's how you broke through
the seven barriers.

This is heaven's great work.

It's an absolute power
that's undefeatable by magic tools.

So, there's no need for magic tools
or the Wild God Race.

You just need to revere me, the hero,

and submit to my rule.

Divine authority of the king's sword.

The heroes of the four races that I know

are those who fight to protect their kind.

That's just nonsense made up by the weak.

Then I'll show you.

It's because we're weak
that we can refine...

the essence of humanity.

Reiren, are you all right?

I'm fine.

But...

Begone!

Turn into dust!

So full of cheap tricks.

Based on swordsmanship alone,
Kai should be above him, right?

Perhaps.

But...

Such a thing...

is useless.

Let it crumble.

Could he be trying to bring down
the whole Angel Palace?

Lend me your strength.

I will defeat Alfreya.

It's not over yet!

Fool.

It's over, human.

His condition is different from Vanessa's.

He can't come to his senses.

Answer me, Seventh Princess.

Moon Bow: True Moon!

We only have one chance. Don't miss.

No problem.

Pierce it!

Inferior breeds!

Just one more hit.

Perish!

I will overturn your world!

How unsightly.

I lost my wings and fell to the ground.

Are you...

finally back to normal?

Lord Alfreya!

This place will soon collapse.

Hurry.

Go take refuge.

Reiren.

I'm no longer worthy of your admiration.

How could that be?

It's all...

my fault.

Please help me relay this message
to all the Wild Gods...

Reiren.

His condition is the same
as Vanessa's back then.

Human.

There's something
I've been protecting for Sid.

He entrusted...

this message to me.

If that thing exists...

No, it was supposed to exist.

That's what Sid told me.

Exist?

What was supposed to exist?

I don't know either.

But that man was filled with remorse.

What?

Listen up, human.

The cause of the World Rebirth
is actually...

hatred.

I...

acknowledge you.

You're a human,

but you're willing to risk your life
to protect elves.

That's why...

I touched

the one with the Taboo Code.

The hatred that has spread
throughout this world.

Destroy it.

Lord Alfreya.

Lord Alfreya.

I see.

I'm glad you're all safe.

But we angels knew something
was wrong with our Lord,

and we couldn't do anything.

Regarding that, it's the same for elves.

I have a question.

When did Alfreya become like that?

Could it have been
after the appearance of Rasterizer,

the monster he called his subordinate?

That's right.

Ever since that thing appeared,

our Lord has distanced himself
from our fellow angels.

If she's a subordinate of the hero,

why would she attack him?

Besides, she appeared
when I saved Rinne before this.

As if she was watching her.

Then would Rinne...

be targeted again?

Rinne!

Did you guys do this?

Rinne.

-Kai!
-Hey.

I'm glad you're awake.

Are you okay?

Yes.

You were unconscious for a long time.

I was so worried.

I had a dream.

A really scary dream.

I see.

That's enough hugging.

Jannya, when did you get here?

I've been here the whole time.

You really only have eyes for Kai.

Well...

Didn't I tell you?

When this battle is over,
you'll have to explain everything clearly.

I see.

Falin told me to be wary of you.

I had a hunch that you weren't human.

In the end, you don't
even know what race you are.

Yes.

Sorry for not telling you.

Do you think that if you did,
you would be burned at the stake?

If it's the Resistance's commander,
she'll probably do that.

That's true.

They'll think she's a spy sent by demons.

What?

But I heard from Kai.

That you and Kai fought the demon hero.

And you helped me, a human.

Since there's a lot of proof,
I have no choice but to believe you.

Jannya.

That's right.

Rinne is an ally of humanity.

I can guarantee that.

As long as I can stay
by Kai's side, anything's fine.

But...

I'm happy that you're willing
to believe me, Jannya.

Yeah, me too.

We should explain it
to Saki and Ashran too,

but I'm sure they'll be shocked.

Yes.

Even if they're okay with it,
it might confuse the other soldiers.

So let's keep this
a secret between us for now.

Okay, I won't tell anyone.

Well,

can I touch it?

What?

It's so soft.

What's wrong?

Well... It's a little ticklish.

Wait, Jannya!

Here? Does it tickle?

You're so mean, Jannya!

Sorry, I just felt like bullying you.

For the next year,

humans are not allowed to enter
the Wild God Race's sea of trees.

Likewise, the Wild God Race
is forbidden to enter the human cities.

That should be fine, right?

The commander of humanity,
Jeanne E. Anise.

I understand.

I will relay the message
to the Io Resistance.

Then, we hereby declare a truce.

The witnesses are all present.

What is this?

Please accept it.

The Moon Bow.

It should've been damaged back then.

Could these be...

These are rounds you use to erase magic.

You mean the Elf b*llet?

So that's what it's called.

When I mentioned your weapon,

the dwarves became very interested
and they made it right away.

By the way, I refined the iris ore
used in those rounds.

You can call it Mystic Elf b*ll*ts.

Made by real elves?

That's amazing.

It's a token of our gratitude.

If it weren't for your power,

the Wild Gold Race
would've had a civil w*r.

By the way, you're planning
to attack the Spirit Race in the south

and the Phantom Beast Race
in the west, right?

I'm sorry.

But we can't tell other races
what we're going to do.

How astute of you.

But no matter the path,

you'll have to go through the forest
and grasslands of the Wild God Race.

You'll need a guide, won't you?

Indeed... That's true.

Let our representative accompany you.

I don't understand what you mean.

Can you explain further?

We want to know
what happened to Lord Alfreya.

Now that I think about it,

I believe that's when
His Lordship started acting strange.

That time?

Roughly ten years ago,

Lord Alfreya confronted the intruder
who crossed the western border.

It was the hero of the Phantom Beast Race,
the Fang Emperor Rath=IE.

At that time, I saw them
confronting each other for hours

without any subordinates.

But it was more like...

a negotiation or a conspiracy.

Since then,

Rasterizer had been serving our Lord.

I see.

In other words,
in return for letting you know the truth,

will you assist our expedition?

Great Elder, that's so merciless of you.

Anyone who accompanies them is a hostage.

If we break our promise,
that person will be ex*cuted immediately.

Who will take this role
of a sacrificial lamb...

It's you.

I see, so it's me.

Then it can't be helped...

What?

The companion is you, Reiren.

Wait a second!

What do you mean?

I've never heard word of this.

I decided it just now.

Why me?

Because right from the start,

you've been glued to that human named Kai.

I've wanted to say that for a long time.

No, that's not it.

It's just a coincidence.

There's no point in denying it.

You're actually after Kai, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

Don't just stand there. Say something.

Well, if Reiren is willing to
come with us,

I'll be quite happy.

I'm counting on you, Reiren.

Don't... don't be so unreasonable!

I can't believe we reached
a truce with the Wild God Race.

It's only for a year,
but it's great progress.

I'll leave the rest to the Io Federation.

Of course, Lord Jeanne.

Lord Dante.

Thank you for providing
such heavy supplies for our expedition.

This time,

the cooperation of the Resistance Armies

between the Urza Federation
and the Io Federation is deemed a failure.

Your Majesty, that's not true.

The Wild God hero has been defeated
and a truce has been signed.

Looking at the result alone,
it is indeed a victory for humanity.

However,

that's exactly why
your old tactics won't work anymore.

After defeating the heroes
of the Demon Race and Wild God Race,

they won't let their guard down
because we're humans anymore.

The Spirit Race and Phantom Beast Race
will change their way of thinking

and see humans as a threat.

You're right.

In order to fight them,

you need the help of the other Resistance.

The Yurun Federation in the south

has been fighting
the Spirit Race for a long time.

Their commander

is The Lion King Balmung.

I heard he's an old friend of yours
and also a seasoned warrior.

Is that so?

He took care of me in the past.

It's true that he's a remarkable leader.

Unlike me, he's a trustworthy commander.

Is that what you mean?

Absolutely not.

From now on,
surprise attacks won't work anymore.

You'll have to fight other races head-on.

If Balmung is a trustworthy commander,

we must definitely form
an allied force with them this time.

I'll say it again.

Don't think you can act
the way you always have.

What a pity.

What?

Pardon my impertinence.

You do have the talent
to read the situation.

If you can get rid of your petty pride,

you might be able
to become the leader of humanity.

Spare me your nagging.

Let Jeanne take on

the responsibility of leading humanity.

I never thought of leading humanity.

Ending the Five Races Great w*r

is my only goal.

Then set out quickly.

Before the Spirit Race
and Phantom Beast Race make their move.

It's been a while.

Aren't you a bit early?

You didn't bring your subordinates
and came alone.

You must have come in a hurry.

Hero of the Spirit Race, Rikugen Kyoko.

I didn't expect Vanessa
to be the first to fall.

Even that cautious demon
had a day of miscalculations.

Don't you think so?

And Alfreya was surprisingly weak.

But what a pitiful end for him.

He tried to defy the power of Rasterizer
and lost control of himself.

His narrow-mindedness
was the cause of his defeat.

Four races, four heroes.

It's just the two of us now.

Goodness, how lonely.

Rath=IE.

You're lying.

I see.

It seems that you, being a sage,

have already understood
the reason for all of this.

From today onwards, the Spirit Race...

will vanish from this world.