02x17 - What You Want to Protect

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The death of the three warriors
drives Fushi into a rage.

Did we not tell you?

We're immortal too.

Fushi battles alongside
the three resurrected warriors.

That's too unfair!

You're the only one that's cursed.

Fushi fails to answer
what he is fighting for.

Meanwhile, a distant memory is awakened.

But March knows a different script!

This!

If you sense our deaths,

please recreate us immediately
and cut us off.

In doing so, we will live again.

Allies that won't die…

The three of them came back.

Rather, they have
the potential to become immortal.

I know.

Bon knows things that I don't.

Sorry, I'm late.

Where are the others?

They returned to their stations.

Did Fushi say anything?

Nothing in particular.

It'd be bad if the abrasive
gets into your eyes.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

I'll leave the rest to you.

I need to make a trip to the castle.

Yes.

Having someone who is disposable
stay behind to guard me, huh?

I was taken aback

when those three who I thought
were dead were revived.

That's one of Fushi's powers, isn't it?

Something impossible until now…

But you…

Only you and those three know
how to bring the dead back to life.

Does Fushi know that
his powers of resurrection work?

No, I didn't tell him.

You're cunning!

You're using the powers given to Fushi

for your own purposes!

You changed your tune.

Earlier, you were just saying
that Fushi was cursed.

That doesn't matter!

I can't forgive anyone who uses Fushi!

Bon, it's not just Fushi.

You've saddled those three
with grave sins as well!

Have you ever considered

how the fate you forced on them
will rob them of their dignity?

What are you doing here?

You were given orders
to stay in your house!

I've never had one!

Then go to the church.

The church can't take in any more people.

Then I'll put you in prison for theft.

Do whatever you want.

It doesn't matter
what happens to this city.

My life won't change even if it does!

I was born and raised in prison.

I finally snuck out when I turned 15,
but there was no place for me in society.

Even so, that doesn't excuse your crimes.

That's right! So what?!

Fine. I'll let you off this once.

Thank you!

May the gods bless you!

Beat it!

Is this all of them?

I'll leave the rest to you guys.

-Yes.
-Yes.

Arume.

I'm done.

What does the king need to see me for?

This way, please.

The king…

The king has passed on.

I see.

My condolences.

The king…

relayed to me… his message to you.

He wishes for us…

brother and sister…

to rule this nation together.

Arume!

Not a day goes by when I don't think
about the consequences of my decisions.

That is why

I only asked them to come
after explaining everything

and obtaining their consent.

Many soldiers have been injured.

I don't know the best
course of action to take.

Even so,
I didn't tell Fushi about all of this

because I didn't want
to burden him any further.

Even if Renril falls,

I wish to protect Fushi's humanity.

Fushi?

Is something wrong with that child?

No.

It's just a body.

Can you deal with this for me?

I have something I need to do.

All right.

"This"?

I want to go out!

I want to go out!

Stay away from the door.

I'm so bored!

What's the matter?

Nothing.

If it's nothing,
then don't make all that noise!

You must be bored.

Here, you can have this.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

I need to hold on.

I am constantly picking up on the boredom

and discomfort of the city's residents.

But there's still a long way to go.

Reinforce the walls,

solve the drinkable water supply issue,

support the soldiers…

There are many things I need to do.

Honestly, I'm exhausted.

But this is only the fourth day.

I know.

If I expand my consciousness,
the Nokkers will have nowhere to hide.

I'll do it.

This is something only I can do.

They're coming again.

I need to send the three of them
to destroy those catapults.

But they're still alive.

Bad timing…

It can't be helped.
I'll have to stop them myself for now…

Someone! Anyone!

What's wrong?

A robber came in!

They fought, and then…

That's bad! I'll get the first aid kit.

No, that won't be necessary.

Tassett?

No… Are you hurt?

Do you have any family left?

It was just me and my son.

He was such a kind boy.

This wouldn't have happened
if I didn't let that b*stard go.

I'm unfit to be a soldier.

You must feel unsafe on your own.

Why don't you seek shelter at the church?

What's going on?

Didn't we issue an evacuation order?

We're running from that shelter.

Those steps… It's Hairo.

Perfect timing.

The catapults are in operation again.

Could you take care of that?

I want to get rid of the Nokkers
that showed up at the church.

The church? The one
about one kilometer from here?

Please reset my body and send me there.

This body can no longer fight.

Got it.

Please use this to end my life.

No! I can't do it!

Please use the anti-Nokker
crossbow to sh**t me.

That's so cruel!

You m*rder*r!

m*rder*r!

m*rder*r!

Someone! Catch him!

No, it's not what you think.
Please calm down!

The hell it isn't!

He's a m*rder*r!

Sorry, Gyomu. I need to go.

Yes, go ahead.

He disappeared!

You m*rder*r!

Why am I being called a m*rder*r?

It's not as if I wanted this.

I'm doing this to protect them.

So…

Why must you protect them?

I can't explain it.

It's painful for me
when people are suffering.

It's because the devil told you to, right?

Isn't that when your suffering began?

Just how much does Bon know?

I need to focus!

Arume!

Where are you?

Arume!

Arume?

Why are you standing there?
It's dangerous.

Don't come any closer, Messar!

I am no longer who I used to be.

I cannot bear to see what I've become.

Did the king's death
make you want to give up?

No…

No…

Arume!

Silly.

I need you.

Yes. Let's play another game…

Brother.

Messar?

I was close to taking control
of the western mountain region.

Messar?

What's wrong?

Help me, Fushi.

Arume… Please bring Arume back!

The princess?

You know I can't revive her.

No, you can!

You can!

No, I can't.

Don't say that! Just try!

I'm telling you, I can't!

Just do it!

See?

She doesn't move.

Not yet…

Bon.

Messar is asking for you.

Yes, I was on my way to meet him.

I heard the king passed away.

The princess too.

It can't be…

Say, Bon.

Is there something
you're still hiding from me?

What do you mean?

Messar wants me to resurrect the princess.

This is related to how Messar
and the others were resurrected, right?

I can't answer that question
until the w*r is over.

I understand.

I'll keep trying my best.

Yes.

Fushi…

It's the first time
I've seen him with that look.

Fushi.

Fushi!

How long are you going to stay like that?

Aren't you going to do
something meaningful?

Did you hear him, Kai?

I'm needed on the b*ttlefield.

Hurry up and untie me!

I was talking to your left arm.

Is something the matter, Fushi?

No, I'm just a little tired.

It hasn't even been a week,

but I can feel Renril falling apart.

Everyone's suffocating too.

If only I could rest for a bit.

Do you think we all need a break?

Then why don't we have
a meal back in that house?

No, I'm just venting a little.

Sorry, I shouldn't have
come here to say those things.

Something's wrong with Fushi.

I need to go to him.

Please untie me!

Can't you free yourself?

Don't you have eyes?
I can't get myself out of this!

Shall we find out?

I was referring to your left arm.

Let's eat, Fushi!

It has been so long
since everyone had a meal together.

The shops were closed,

so it was hard
to get all these ingredients.

Don't worry.

This is just Kai's blood.

I'm going upstairs to prepare the meal.
Please call everyone over when it's ready.

I know what that vague sense
of unease is just now…

We are slowly losing this battle.

This battle will only end when there are
either zero Nokkers or zero humans.

Only by having
the entire world under my control

can I get rid of all the Nokkers.

But how long will that take?

A year? A decade? A century?

Can we last until then?

The soldiers…

Renril's people…

The immortal warriors…

Arume… She's here, right?

I'm sorry,

Messar.

It seems she has gone to heaven.

That can't be true!

She said she wanted
to play another game with me!

Maybe she wanted to live
in dreams instead of reality.

Messar, the Nokkers are here!

Pick up your weapon!

Arume…

Messar!

We're still on the path
with no end in sight,

but we're not getting anywhere.

You're all awake. Let's eat.

It's not much, but help yourselves.

I'll ask Fushi to come over.
You guys can start first.

What's the meaning of this?

What do you mean?
I'm just carrying out Fushi's wishes.

The battle is still ongoing.
I need to return to the b*ttlefield--

Wait.

Before that, we're going
to have a reflection meeting.

A reflection meeting?

Fushi is quite tired
of your poor performance, Hairo.

How many times will you need
to die to protect the church?

If it were me, I would've
taken care of them in an instant.

Kai, you wasted a lot of time
keeping me tied up.

You didn't even have the power
to keep me there in the first place.

Messar, you have my pity.

You tried so hard to protect the princess,
but she died just like that.

How scary.

Well, you'll calm down
once you have something to eat.

This isn't what it looks like!
Please don't misunderstand!

I'm sorry, Fushi!

It's not what you think…
My left arm did this!

Did I upset everyone?

I was almost k*lled…

Yes, that's what happened.
It's my left arm…

I'm sorry, Fushi!

I didn't mean to do it--

It's a waste of time
for allies to fight among themselves.

Make up with them after this.

Allies?

But you…

Aren't you scared of me?

Would you consider me your ally?

Without trust, there can be no peace.

One needs to show trust first.

You're exhausted.

It's not only your body
but your heart too.

Please, Fushi…

Stop forcing yourself.

Please tell me how you truly feel.

I wish to understand you.

How I truly feel?

I just want to rest…

Don't worry.

I'll protect you.

Stop!

Stop it! Stop it right now!

Don't k*ll Fu! Don't k*ll him!

Fu! You can't die!

It's Mom, Fu!

Mom's here!

NEXT EPISODE

The one who stopped the Nokker

is the girl who gave Fushi
his name 200 years ago.

March and Bon search
high and low in the city for Fushi,

who is nowhere to be found.

Is the immortal Fushi dead?

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