# E6 - The Lost Woods
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**[00:03] Kanade**
So these are the Lost Woods?
**[00:07] Kanade**
It's kind of...
**[00:09] Kanade**
dreary, wouldn't you say?
**[00:11] Tania**
Indeed. They're dark even in midday.
**[00:15] Tania**
What would you say to burning
the entire place down?
**[00:18] Rein**
You know we can't do that!
**[00:20] Rein**
These woods are a fully inhabited ecosystem!
**[00:23] Tania**
I-I didn't seriously mean it.
**[00:25] Tania**
So it's deep within these woods, is it?
**[00:28] Rein**
Yeah.
**[00:29] Rein**
The Shield of Truth,
which only the Hero can wield...
***SIGN*** Beast Tamer
***SIGN*** The Lost Woods
***SIGN*** The Lost Woods
**[02:09] Rein**
They say the Lost Woods
are in a state of constant, rapid growth.
**[02:14] Rein**
I'll bet the map Arios's party made
is totally worthless now.
**[02:19] Tania**
But we definitely have to
find the item within?
**[02:22] Rein**
We definitely have to.
**[02:23] Rein**
That's our current job, after all.
**[02:26] (Flashback) Arios/Aggath/Mina/Leane**
W...
**[02:28] (Flashback) Arios/Aggath/Mina/Leane**
We're sorry.
**[02:30] (Flashback) Tania**
You call that an apology?
**[02:32] (Flashback) Tania**
You don't look sorry to me!
**[02:34] (Flashback) Tania**
I think you'd better try to sound
a little more sincere!
**[02:36] (Flashback) Arios/Aggath/Mina/Leane**
W-We're sorry!
**[02:38] (Flashback) Tania**
I still can't hear you!
**[02:39] (Flashback) Arios/Aggath/Mina/Leane**
We're sorry!
**[02:42] (Flashback) Kanade**
Should we forgive them?
**[02:43] (Flashback) Rein**
Yeah.
**[02:44] (Flashback) Rein**
I've gotten it out of my system.
**[02:46] (Flashback) Rein**
I'd say we can put this behind us.
**[02:48] (Flashback) Rein**
Agreed?
**[02:51] (Flashback) Arios**
Very well.
**[02:52] (Flashback) Arios**
I accept your request.
**[02:54] (Flashback) Arios**
Now, let's get to the issue.
**[02:57] (Flashback) Arios**
Apparently, the Shield of Truth
is in the possession of monsters
**[03:00] (Flashback) Arios**
that dwell in the deepest depths
of the Lost Woods.
**[03:02] (Flashback) Arios**
It's indispensable
for defeating the Demon King.
**[03:05] (Flashback) Arios**
We must acquire it as swiftly as possible.
**[03:08] (Flashback) Arios**
For me, the Hero.
**[03:11] (Flashback) Arios**
The fate of the world is at stake.
**[03:13] (Flashback) Arios**
I don't see how you could possibly refuse.
**[03:16] (Flashback) Tania**
Is he attempting to order us around?
**[03:17] (Flashback) Kanade**
I bet he's not really sorry!
**[03:20] (Flashback) Rein**
Hey, hold it, you two.
**[03:23] (Flashback) Rein**
Let's take the job.
**[03:29] Rein**
*I said we'd take the job, but...*
**[03:32] Kanade**
Hey, are you really going to help that Hero?
**[03:36] Kanade**
I don't like this one bit!
**[03:38] Tania**
I very much agree!
**[03:40] Tania**
I don't need those fools' help!
I could defeat the Demon King all on my own!
**[03:45] Tania**
I'm not saying that
because I'm worried about you, Rein!
**[03:48] Kanade**
Rein, are you sure you're okay with this?
**[03:57] Tania**
Why did you just start rubbing our heads?!
**[03:59] Rein**
S-Sorry, I wasn't thinking!
**[04:01] Kanade**
Th-That's okay...
**[04:03] Rein**
I was happy to see you guys
get mad on my behalf.
**[04:09] Kanade**
Rein...
**[04:10] Rein**
But I think we need to help Arios.
**[04:12] Rein**
He's the only one
who can defeat the Demon King.
**[04:16] Rein**
Sorry to drag you along
with this unpleasantness, though.
**[04:19] Tania**
I've come this far with you, after all.
**[04:21] Tania**
You're too kind for your own good,
so it's my duty to look after you.
**[04:27] Kanade**
Yeah, yeah!
**[04:28] Kanade**
I like seeing you stay true to yourself!
**[04:31] Rein**
Thanks, Kanade, Tania.
**[04:35] Kanade**
In that case, let's get in and out!
**[04:38] Tania**
But we need to first identify a strategy.
**[04:41] Tania**
We can't use the map, can we?
**[04:44] Kanade**
I'd rather not just stumble
our way around, either...
**[04:47] Rein**
Let's change our approach.
**[04:55] Rein**
I'll assimilate with a bird, like before.
**[04:59] Rein**
I can get the lay of the forest from above.
**[05:01] Rein**
You two look after my body
and keep your eyes on our surroundings.
**[05:04] Kanade/Tania**
Okay!
**[05:07] Rein**
Okay, be back soon!
**[05:10] Kanade**
Take care!
**[05:12] Rein**
Sure!
**[05:17] Rein**
*It sure is a big forest...*
**[05:20] Rein**
* But although it's hidden,*
* I can just make out a path.*
**[05:25] Rein**
* I should be able to find a route*
* to its deepest point.*
**[05:35] Rein**
I'm back!
**[05:36] Kanade**
Welcome back, Rein!
**[05:38] Tania**
Well? Did you find a path?
**[05:40] Rein**
Yeah, it went perfectly!
**[05:42] Kanade**
Hooray!
**[05:43] Kanade**
Then, let's get going!
**[05:46] Tania**
Wait, you!
**[05:47] Rein**
You don't know the way, Kanade!
**[05:49] Kanade**
Oh, that's right!
**[05:56] Tania**
We've been walking for some time now...
**[05:59] Kanade**
How much longer, Rein?
**[06:05] Kanade**
That stone...
**[06:06] Tania**
We set it there to mark
the way back, didn't we?
**[06:09] Kanade**
Y-Yeah...
**[06:12] Rein**
We're back at square one.
**[06:13] Tania**
Seems so.
**[06:14] Kanade**
Y-You think we picked the wrong path?
**[06:17] Rein**
That seems unlikely.
**[06:20] Rein**
I shared the information I gathered
from above with the other birds.
**[06:24] Rein**
Even if I got it wrong,
there's no way they all did.
**[06:28] Tania**
I think we followed the right path, as well.
**[06:31] Tania**
I think there's something more
to these woods.
**[06:35] Tania**
Allow me to investigate, would you?
**[06:39] Tania**
Material Search.
**[06:45] Rein**
Wh... What are these lights?
**[06:48] Tania**
This way.
**[07:00] Tania**
I found it.
**[07:02] Tania**
This tree is emitting illusionary magic.
**[07:06] Tania**
That's the reason we lost our way.
**[07:08] Kanade**
I-Illusionary magic?
**[07:10] Tania**
Yes.
**[07:11] Tania**
It establishes an expansive magical field
that permeates the target's brain.
**[07:16] Tania**
Then by exposing the audiovisual processing
center of the brain to its influence...
**[07:21] Tania**
In other words,
**[07:23] Tania**
a spell has been cast on us that prevents us
from doing anything but walking in circles.
**[07:29] Tania**
Though the scale of it suggests
it's more of a barrier than a spell.
**[07:34] Kanade**
I see...
**[07:36] Tania**
Now then, Kanade.
Break down this tree, would you?
**[07:39] Kanade**
How come?
**[07:40] Kanade**
Venting frustrations?
**[07:41] Tania**
Certainly not!
**[07:42] Tania**
Just who do you think I am?!
**[07:44] Rein**
Please don't fight!
**[07:46] Tania**
The tree is projecting the barrier.
**[07:49] Tania**
Eliminating it should allow us
to make progress.
**[07:51] Kanade**
Oh, got it!
**[07:53] Rein**
Er, Tania...
**[07:54] Tania**
Yes?
**[07:55] Rein**
Can't you just take down the barrier?
**[07:58] Rein**
Without destroying the tree...
**[08:00] Tania**
It's quite powerful.
**[08:02] Tania**
I could do it, but it may take a long time.
**[08:05] Rein**
I see.
**[08:06] Kanade**
If we're too late,
that Hero will make fun of Rein!
**[08:10] Kanade**
I won't let it happen!
**[08:11] Kanade**
Rein, let me do it!
**[08:12] Rein**
Wait, Kanade—
**[08:15] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[08:17] Kanade**
Wh-What was that voice?!
**[08:19] Sora**
Leave this place. Leave this place.
**[08:23] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[08:25] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[08:27] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[08:29] Tania**
It can't be...
**[08:39] Rein**
A fairy.
**[08:41] Rein**
* One of the ultimate species*
* like Kanade and Tania.*
**[08:44] Rein**
* Spellcasting specialists with magic power*
* even greater than dragonoids!*
**[08:47] Rein**
* But humans haven't seen a fairy*
* in two hundred years.*
**[08:53] Rein**
*As denizens of the mountains and forests,*
**[08:56] Rein**
* they viewed humans, who harvested the forests*
* for resources, as their mortal enemies.*
**[09:01] Rein**
* Soon, conflict sprang up*
* between the two groups,*
**[09:04] Rein**
* and the fairies retreated to the hinterlands*
* where humans couldn't reach them.*
**[09:09] Rein**
* Because of that, fairies hold humans*
* in a great deal of contempt.*
**[09:14] Rein**
U-Um...
**[09:16] Rein**
Hello—
**[09:16] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[09:17] Rein**
Um... I was hoping to talk—
**[09:20] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[09:21] Rein**
I'm Rein. These are my comrades...
**[09:24] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[09:25] Rein**
There's actually something
we have to do in this—
**[09:28] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[09:29] Sora**
If you won't leave this place...
**[09:32] Sora**
I'll remove you from it.
**[09:34] Rein**
W-We'll come back later!
**[09:35] Tania**
Very well!
**[09:41] Tania**
Sh-She didn't pursue us?
**[09:43] Rein**
No, I think we're safe.
**[09:45] Kanade**
What a shock!
**[09:48] Tania**
What in the world was that?
**[09:49] Tania**
Just threatening us
out of the blue like that...
**[09:51] Kanade**
Aren't fairies supposed to be
a warm and welcoming species?
**[09:55] Rein**
Yeah...
**[09:57] Rein**
It's unusual that she even
showed herself like that.
**[10:00] Rein**
It would be one thing
if it were just the two of you,
**[10:02] Rein**
but with a human like me there?
**[10:04] Rein**
She'd never usually show herself.
**[10:06] Tania**
Are you suggesting
there's something more at play?
**[10:08] Rein**
Yeah.
**[10:09] Rein**
I think it's because we got
close to the barrier.
**[10:13] Tania**
Indeed, she revealed herself
when Kanade tried to break it...
**[10:16] Kanade**
Because you said it was
the only way to move on!
**[10:20] Kanade**
Huh?
**[10:21] Kanade**
Didn't you say there's a monster
with the Shield of Truth inside that barrier?
**[10:26] Kanade**
But when I tried to break the barrier,
that girl came out and...
**[10:30] Rein**
It does seem strange.
**[10:32] Rein**
Would she really cooperate with monsters
out of sheer hatred of humans?
**[10:36] Tania**
Well, her motives aside...
**[10:38] Tania**
We're in quite a hurry, aren't we?
**[10:40] Tania**
I believe we should take down
the barrier and proceed.
**[10:44] Tania**
She caught us by surprise before,
**[10:46] Tania**
but I can keep her spellcasting at bay.
**[10:48] Tania**
While I do, Kanade, you destroy the tree.
**[10:51] Kanade**
I see!
**[10:53] Tania**
Then we won't actually harm her.
**[10:55] Tania**
You can agree to that, can't you?
**[11:00] Rein**
Well... I'd really rather
talk to her one more time.
**[11:04] Tania**
You can't!
**[11:05] Tania**
She clearly had no interest in talking!
**[11:08] Kanade**
Yeah! It's not safe!
**[11:11] Rein**
I'd rather avoid use of force if possible...
**[11:14] Rein**
Besides, we were kind of defensive
back there ourselves, weren't we?
**[11:18] Rein**
If we approach without hostility,
I think we can work it all out.
**[11:24] Kanade**
Rein is just...
**[11:25] Tania**
Truly...
**[11:26] Kanade/Tania**
...too kind for his own good!
**[11:44] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[11:45] Rein**
We're not your enemies.
**[11:47] Rein**
We want to talk to you.
**[11:50] Sora**
Leave this place.
**[11:51] Rein**
We aren't here to disrupt the forest.
**[11:54] Rein**
We just have business inside!
**[11:56] Sora**
If you won't leave this place...
**[11:58] Rein**
Go on and attack me if you want.
**[12:01] Rein**
If that will build trust between us,
I'll accept that.
**[12:04] Rein**
But please don't hurt these two behind me.
**[12:07] Kanade/Tania**
Hey, wait!
**[12:08] Sora**
Really? In that case...
**[12:10] Sora**
I will purge you now.
**[12:15] Kanade/Tania**
Rein!
**[12:15] Rein**
*It's okay.*
**[12:17] Rein**
*I can endure one attack.*
**[12:19] Rein**
*But I won't give up, no matter what.*
**[12:22] Rein**
*I'm a beast tamer.*
**[12:24] Rein**
* I've been through countless situations*
* where I couldn't communicate with words.*
**[12:28] Rein**
*And yet...*
**[12:30] Rein**
*If you engage in good faith,
your feelings *will* get through.*
**[12:35] Rein**
*I know that.*
**[12:38] Sora**
Illusion Arrow!
**[12:45] Sora**
Why won't you run away?
**[12:47] Rein**
Don't you remember?
**[12:48] Rein**
All I want to do is talk!
**[12:50] Sora**
You let my attack hit you,
merely to earn my trust?
**[12:56] Sora**
I do not understand.
**[12:58] Sora**
Are you truly human?
**[13:01] Sora**
Like those who stole, defiled,
and trampled on our lands?
**[13:08] Rein**
I am.
**[13:09] Rein**
But we're not all like that.
**[13:12] Rein**
There are plenty of good humans out there.
**[13:16] Rein**
I can't promise you that I'm one of them,
**[13:18] Rein**
but I do hope you'll trust me.
**[13:20] Sora**
I... I...
**[13:24] Sora**
I shall not be deceived!
**[13:31] Rein**
You two... Why?!
**[13:33] Kanade**
We couldn't just stand back and watch!
**[13:35] Kanade**
Even if you told us to leave it to you,
we were still worried!
**[13:38] Tania**
Yes, you went too far.
**[13:39] Tania**
You clearly weren't getting through!
**[13:42] Kanade**
Listen to me!
**[13:44] Kanade**
Rein really isn't a bad person!
**[13:48] Kanade**
He saved me when I was in trouble.
**[13:51] Kanade**
And he helped the people
in the city, and, um...
**[13:55] Tania**
Precisely! I, as a dragonoid,
vouch for him, as well.
**[13:59] Tania**
Remember? Rein was against
destroying the forest from the start!
**[14:03] Kanade**
Yeah!
**[14:04] Kanade**
When Tania wanted to burn
the place down, he got really mad!
**[14:07] Tania**
I-I wasn't serious about that!
**[14:09] Tania**
But when you attempted to destroy
the tree, Rein stopped you!
**[14:13] Kanade**
You're the one who told me to!
**[14:16] Tania**
But you still *wanted* to do it, correct?
**[14:19] Kanade**
But it was still your idea!
**[14:20] Rein**
This is no time to fight, you two!
**[14:21] Sora**
What a curious human.
**[14:24] Sora**
A curious cat spirit and dragonoid, as well...
**[14:30] Sora**
Never before have I met
creatures like yourselves.
**[14:36] Sora**
What is your name?
**[14:38] Rein**
Rein Shroud.
**[14:40] Sora**
I am Sora.
**[14:42] Sora**
I will hear what you have to say.
**[14:47] Sora**
I see.
**[14:49] Sora**
You seek the Shield of Truth
in that Hero's stead.
**[14:54] Sora**
Is this correct?
**[14:55] Rein**
Yeah.
**[14:56] Rein**
But the barrier's holding us back.
**[14:59] Sora**
It was I who erected the barrier.
**[15:01] Rein**
Would you be willing
to take it down to let us—
**[15:04] Sora**
I cannot.
**[15:06] Sora**
The barrier severs the path
to the fairies' village.
**[15:10] Sora**
I must not expose my comrades to danger.
**[15:13] Tania**
It sounds to me like you're
covering for a monster.
**[15:16] Sora**
I am not.
**[15:17] Sora**
There is no monster in this forest
which holds the Shield of Truth.
**[15:22] Sora**
All that exists in its depths
is the path to the fairies' village.
**[15:26] Sora**
It is the fairies who protect
the Shield of Truth.
**[15:29] Rein**
Really?!
**[15:31] Kanade**
Huh? But what about the monster?
**[15:33] Tania**
I'm sure someone fed bad intelligence
to that ridiculous Hero.
**[15:39] Sora**
If it is necessary to vanquish
the Demon King, I shall give it to you.
**[15:42] Sora**
Allow me a moment.
**[15:52] Sora**
Take it.
**[15:53] Rein**
A-Are you sure about this?
**[15:55] Sora**
I am.
**[15:56] Sora**
Though I may despise humans,
**[15:58] Sora**
my hatred for monsters runs deeper.
**[16:02] Rein**
*Th-That seemed a little too easy...*
**[16:06] Tania**
We did it, though!
**[16:07] Rein**
Is there anything I can do to thank you?
**[16:10] Sora**
No need, I'm sure.
**[16:12] Sora**
To pass along the Shield of Truth
**[16:14] Sora**
was an ancient pact made between
the fairies and the previous Hero.
**[16:19] Sora**
I merely upheld that pact.
**[16:21] Rein**
R-Really?
**[16:23] Sora**
Yes. I deserve no gratitude.
**[16:25] Tania**
She says you don't need to thank her,
so I'm sure it's fine!
**[16:28] Tania**
Well, that's one job complete!
**[16:30] Kanade**
Let's get back to the city and hand it over!
**[16:33] Rein**
Y-Yeah, sure thing.
**[16:35] Rein**
Thanks, Sora.
**[16:37] Sora**
Now that your business is done,
leave this place.
**[16:39] Rein**
R-Right...
**[16:42] Kanade**
Rein, Rein!
**[16:43] Kanade**
Can I have a better look at that shield?
**[16:45] Rein**
Sure thing!
**[16:46] Tania**
Just don't break it.
**[16:48] Kanade**
I won't!
**[16:54] Tania**
What's the matter?
**[16:55] Rein**
Hey, Sora...
**[16:57] Rein**
There's something bothering you, isn't there?
**[17:01] Rein**
I can't say why. It's just a feeling I got.
**[17:05] Rein**
Even if it's a small thing,
I'm happy to listen.
**[17:08] Rein**
And you did fetch us
the Shield of Truth, so...
**[17:11] Rein**
there's a chance I could help you.
**[17:17] Sora**
Well... the truth is...
**[17:19] Sora**
I... I...
**[17:22] Sora**
*No, I must not reveal it.*
**[17:24] Sora**
*If I reveal the truth...*
**[17:27] Sora**
*he'll likely aid me...*
**[17:30] Sora**
*and they could all be hurt.*
**[17:33] Sora**
No... it's nothing.
**[17:36] Rein**
I don't mind.
**[17:38] Rein**
Even if it's dangerous, I don't mind.
**[17:40] Rein**
If you're in trouble, I want to help.
**[17:43] Rein**
Won't you let me?
**[17:45] Sora**
B-But...
**[17:46] Tania**
That's just the kind of guy he is.
**[17:48] Tania**
He's so excessively kind
that it's frankly disgusting.
**[17:51] Tania**
He simply won't accept "no" for an answer.
**[17:53] Tania**
Well? Why not give us a chance?
**[17:56] Sora**
Wh—
**[17:57] Kanade**
I think you should do it, too!
**[18:01] Kanade**
Don't worry!
**[18:03] Kanade**
We're a lot stronger than we look!
**[18:06] Kanade**
I really think we could help you!
**[18:13] Sora**
Then...
**[18:14] Sora**
having deemed you worthy
of my trust, I shall reveal all.
**[18:20] Sora**
I have a younger twin sister.
**[18:23] Sora**
Her name is Runa.
**[18:25] Sora**
Her personality is the opposite of mine,
yet we remain close.
**[18:31] Sora**
She is precious to me.
**[18:35] Sora**
In truth, there is more than one path
to the fairies' village.
**[18:39] Sora**
There are many, found all over the world.
**[18:42] Sora**
Together, Runa and I maintained
the barrier within the Lost Woods.
**[18:49] Sora**
It was, in truth, dull work.
**[18:54] Sora**
But in Runa's company,
there was much joy to be found.
**[19:00] Sora**
But...
**[19:01] Sora**
That day, we were obliged to leave
the barrier for a time, for certain reasons.
**[19:07] Sora**
And there...
**[19:10] Sora**
we encountered a monster
working for the Demon King's army.
**[19:14] Sora**
We swiftly attempted
to return from whence we came,
**[19:16] Sora**
but it pursued, and we were
forced to fight back.
**[19:21] Sora**
However, we failed to defeat it.
**[19:25] Sora**
And then...
**[19:31] Sora**
Runa was captured.
**[19:34] Rein**
A monster even fairies couldn't beat?
**[19:36] Sora**
The monster's name was Shadow Knight.
**[19:39] Rein**
I see... that explains it.
**[19:42] Kanade**
Wh-What do you mean?
**[19:44] Rein**
A Shadow Knight is a C-rank monster,
**[19:46] Rein**
so it shouldn't be able
to beat an ultimate species.
**[19:49] Rein**
But it does have one tricky characteristic.
**[19:52] Rein**
It nullifies all magic attacks.
**[19:55] Rein**
In other words, only physical attacks
can hurt a Shadow Knight.
**[19:59] Rein**
Meanwhile, fairies specialize
exclusively in magic.
**[20:03] Rein**
It was a bad match-up for them.
**[20:05] Tania**
I was wondering what could
possibly beat two fairies.
**[20:09] Tania**
That does explain it.
**[20:11] Sora**
Yes.
**[20:12] Sora**
The Shadow Knight's aim was to eliminate
the ultimate species that might oppose them.
**[20:16] Sora**
It ordered me to lower the barrier
in exchange for Runa's release.
**[20:21] Sora**
But I refused to place
my other comrades in danger.
**[20:27] Sora**
Powerless to save her alone,
I entreated our village's leader for aid.
**[20:32] Sora**
But he encouraged me, instead,
to abandon her.
**[20:37] Sora**
"We must celebrate the fact that
the others are safely within the barrier."
**[20:40] Sora**
"It was you two who erred
by leaving the barrier's safety."
**[20:43] Sora**
"You must accept
the consequences of your actions."
**[20:47] Kanade**
That's awful...
**[20:49] Tania**
Unacceptable!
**[20:50] Sora**
I understand our leader's reasoning.
**[20:53] Sora**
He prioritizes the lives
of all fairies over that of my sister.
**[20:59] Sora**
I understand that... and yet...
**[21:03] Sora**
And yet I...
**[21:05] Sora**
I am unable to simply abandon my sister.
**[21:17] Rein**
You've been working so hard.
**[21:19] Rein**
You've been enduring all that pain alone.
**[21:23] Rein**
But you can rest easy now.
**[21:25] Rein**
I make you this promise.
**[21:26] Rein**
We will save your sister.
**[21:29] Rein**
We won't expose your people to danger.
**[21:32] Rein**
And we will defeat the Shadow Knight.
**[21:35] Rein**
All of it.
**[21:36] Rein**
We'll grant all of it, together.
***SIGN*** The Captive Fairy
**[23:36] Kanade**
Next Time: "The Captive Fairy."