01x08 - Why Raeliana's Going to the Temple

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Dame Ansley!

Please wake up!

What do you mean by "hell"?!

What happened?!

Dame Ansley! Dame Ansley!

Okay, calm down.

It's clear something happened to Noah.

I have to get a search

party together right away

Th-The mountain

The mountain just moved!

What are you talking about?

Pull yourself together!

The mountain moved?

What is that?

Noah?!

Raeliana.

Maybe it's because the rain

washed away all the blood,

but I saw no sign of any dragons.

I think, perhaps, there are

no dragons in the Sycret Mountains.

Dragons? W-Wait just a—

Please accept this instead.

What in the world is that?

I've never seen anything like it.

Th-The duke offered his k*ll to

Leave it to the duke.

As for the dragon you wanted

I promise I'll find one

in a different mountain range someday.

When did I say I wanted a dragon?!

He never offered a monster

to anyone before now

Th-This is a creoder!

What?!

The one you called the lord

of the Sycret Mountains?

Remarkable, Your Grace!

It appears Lady McMillan will be the one

to light the sacred flame this year!

I can't believe you brought down a creoder!

It must have been a grueling effort!

Well, I just happened to come across it.

I thought I'd just grab it quickly

and use it as bait to catch a dragon.

H-How remarkable

That poor castle lord

Raeliana

I'm terribly sorry it isn't

the dragon you wanted so badly.

What?

You must have had your

hopes up quite high.

Miss McMillan wanted a dragon?

Oh, my a dragon?

A dragon, of all things?

Everyone, you have it all wrong!

I'm not that kind of girl!

Goodness, my Duke.

The rain is soaking you.

You don't smell of alcohol.

What's this about?

I wish I were drunk, honestly.

For you, I would endure the rain any day.

C-Come inside quickly. You'll catch a cold.

You too, Master Taylor.

Noah! What is the meaning of all this?!

I sent Ansley ahead to inform you.

The effort of trying to catch

a dragon must have been horrific.

Dame Ansley described it as "hell."

When did I ask for a dragon, exactly?

Adam

He saw that and thought

I wish I could toss it

in the fire right now!

You go change, too.

I'll have to give Adam

a different handkerchief.

One without a dragon, obviously.

Don't be so disappointed.

I'll find you a dragon

in another mountain range.

Are you just teasing me?

You finally caught on?

I want to hit him.

I wish I could hit a pillow

to calm myself down.

Anyway

Huh?

How long do you intend to stay?

I'd like to change.

P-Please go ahead! I'll leave now!

If you want to watch,

you're welcome to stay.

Oh, dear!

For the sake of my eyes,

please refrain from doing such things!

You're into peeping, right?

Huh? What did he say?

First I'm a clueless rich girl who begs

for a dragon at a state event,

and now I'm a peeper?!

What kind of character

is he trying to make me into?

I do wish you wouldn't keep

saying such nonsensical things.

Nonsensical?

Then when you were secretly

watching me sleep that ti—

That wasn't because I'm

"into" anything like that

Anyway, you're mistaken!

I apologized for that, didn't I?

Also, you were watching me

when I was sleeping in bed, too!

That time?

Oh

When you thought

I'd assaulted you in your sleep,

and you cried out like

the world was coming to an end?

When did I "cry out"?

You're the one who gave me

the wrong idea in the first place!

I'm sorry.

You even apologized for it, didn't you?!

This jerk!

Noah, didn't you know?

Nobody likes men who fixate

on other people's mistakes.

Understand?

He's acting awfully meek.

Promise me you'll never

bring this up again!

All right?

Well, then

I'm sure you're exhausted.

Please get some rest.

How could I have done

something like that to a duke?

I feel like I've come

a bit closer to him.

Are you returning to your room?

Allow me to escort you.

The lady knight you arrived

with has made quite the recovery.

She's resting in a separate room.

Thank you and, um

Is the castle lord all right?

Yes

He keeps shouting "Creoder!"

as he drowns his frustrations in drink.

Ah

Forgive me, but

Yes?

Is it true that His Grace

was insistent on finding a dragon?

Actually, that was sort of

a misunderstanding

I was worried when you were late returning,

but I'm glad you're safe.

As if you really mean that.

It's a relief to see you

haven't changed a bit.

What does that mean?

I feel bad for that creoder,

the lord of the mountains,

if you really k*lled it just for sport.

For sport?

Yes.

Am I wrong? If so,

I find it a bit concerning.

That was your first time catching

a monster during the hunt, yes?

It was my first time bringing one back.

Right. And

It was your first time

offering one to a lady, as well.

What's your point?

Oh, just that it doesn't seem like you.

That aside, what of

the matter with Duke Blake?

There are rumors that he has grown quite

close to a certain woman of late.

A woman?

Whitton is currently looking

into her identity.

A woman, eh?

I hope he doesn't ruin himself

over something stupid.

Some say women are monsters,

but, at times, they can

be far more terrifying.

If there's something you

want to say, just say it.

Noah, I'm asking you this

as your aide and friend.

Let's hear it.

Are you serious about Miss McMillan?

No.

That's what you wanted to ask?

You've been acting strange lately.

I think you're the one who's acting strange.

Then if I were to pursue Miss McMillan,

you'd be fine with that?

What are you saying,

Keith Westernberg?

Remember your place.

Right.

It's all mine.

Every single man I meet

showers me with adoration.

A bisque doll with

glittering eyes of gold

A beautiful woman who bears

the scent of a pink rose

The teeth behind these red lips

shine like diamonds, they say.

These long legs that look

so lovely in lace stockings

captivate all men, they say.

No matter how hated I was

or what anyone said,

I was always the winner.

I had everything, and getting

what I wanted was easy

Until I met that man.

The only reason I accepted

the proposal of that limping king

was to make him regret turning me down.

I was supposed to light the temple's

sacred flame again this year,

while looking down on him and his fiancée.

And yet

I can't bear the thought of

him not becoming mine!

There's something you want, right?

This will help you.

What? Vivian Shamal's leaving?

Yes. She is returning to her mansion.

So she won't be going to the temple?

Correct.

But doesn't everyone go to the temple

after the hunt every year?

Yes,

but none of the ladies

are obligated to go except for you,

as the one who will light the sacred flame.

I see.

We will depart for the temple

as soon as you are ready.

Please continue.

All right.

I mean, not only is she not

lighting the sacred flame,

but I'm the one doing it.

I guess I can't blame her

for not wanting to go.

Maybe I went a little too far

Your Holiness Heika,

you really don't intend to go?

Why should I go out of my way to be there

just for the sake

of a bunch of petty nobles?

But Duke Wynknight will be

in attendance this time.

That is what I've come to tell you.

He's not even listening

He has always detested nobles,

regarding them as selfish fools.

But this is the one time

I can't afford to back down!

Our organization's financial

situation is worsening.

Donations have decreased

with each passing year,

and our organization's internal

operations are struggling.

The monster hunt is our best opportunity

to get donations from the nobles!

And above all, residing in the temple right now

is the great priest and legend

who changed theology as we knew it:

the great Heika Demint himself!

This is clearly divine guidance!

So I'm required to personally attend

every little thing, you dumb sh*t?

Sh-Shi—

I can't lose heart now!

Letting the current conditions

continue would hinder

our theological research

and the upbringing of the next generation!

What?

You are surprisingly—

I mean,

you have always wanted nothing more than

the best education

for your pupils, have you not?

Well, maybe if you were a smarter disciple

who could advance my research along with me,

it would've shaved five

years off our studies!

Then we could've saved five years' worth of

funds rather than spending it frivolously!

Are you telling me that's

not your own stupid fault?!

I, Wade Davis,

despite appearances,

graduated top of my class from

the Fyatt International School of Theology!

I may not be the genius you are,

but I can confidently say

I qualify as a prodigy!

The school of theology will take

just any idiot these days, huh?

Your Holiness!

Judging by your character,

I bet that squawking parrot mouth of yours

is gonna be why you die young!

What are you saying?!

You can't see my character at all!

Yeah, that's right!

No one can see your character under

that clay mask you call a face!

That has nothing to do with character!

That'd just be a curse!

Shut up!

I'm just advising you to keep quiet,

work hard, and live a happy life!

So shut your trap and listen!

Oh, God, please grant me the strength

to claim victory against this geezer.

Your Holiness, please listen to me.

As far as those petty nobles are concerned,

even the briefest appearance by you,

the head of our organization,

carries unspeakably tremendous value.

A mere word of greeting

and a handshake from you

would bring in enough donations to keep

the temple running for another year.

Your Holiness, all it takes is

for you to simply show your face.

He's always been a very proud man.

He can't ignore my request

after hearing all that!

Well I suppose so. Wade,

come here.

You finally understand?!

Get out of here.

Raeliana, I'll be heading

to the temple first.

Have a safe trip.

I look forward to the ceremonial

lighting of the sacred flame.

What a man!

Miss McMillan, greetings to you.

I will pray for the success

of the ceremonial lighting.

Th-Thank you.

Was that in my luggage?

Lady McMillan.

Whitton was at the mansion running errands,

and Gideon left this with him.

Thank you.

It's time for us to depart.

Okay.

It's all mine.

The Fyatt International

School of Theology

"I am writing in response

to the matter you asked about.

A student by the name of Beatrice Trancet

does not attend this school."

Beatrice isn't there?

Did she come back home?

Or is she somewhere completely different?

Originally, she came back because I,

Raeliana McMillan, died

But I survived.

So because of me

The things that happen

from now on might change?

Beatrice