1 - Kill One to Save Many

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    I've...
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    ...decided...
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    ...which friend to kill...
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    ...and in turn...
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    ...what is to be protected.
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    Imperial Era 3015
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    Nil Kamui - Shuka outskirts | Orphanage
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    Mashiro, is the food ready?
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    I'm starving!
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    Hold on, just a second!
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    Starving!
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    Can you line the plates?
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    Hm?
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    Kai, stop with the violence.
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    But Ibuki, this brat...
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    ...was saying that our country was defeated!
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    The name of our country is Nil Kamui.
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    It's a small island country.
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    One day, the covetous, great ancient country
    of Kouran conducted a sudden invasion
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    and plundered a third of the land.
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    Our ally, the great country to the east, D'natia,
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    defended settlements where they
    had their bases, then kept silent.
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    The two great countries quickly
    carved away Nil Kamui's lands
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    like meat from a sacrificial swine.
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    Furthermore, the island's guardian deity,
    Red Dragon, suddenly went mad
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    and began indiscriminately
    burning villages and killing people.
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    If we accept our defeat...
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    ...there's no way we can face...
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    ...our fathers and everyone else!
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    Even so, violence is wrong.
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    Come now, Kai.
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    If you say so, Ibuki.
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    I was wrong.
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    Sorry.
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    Now then, it's time to eat!
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    Yay!
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    Isn't the first huge market in a
    long time being held tomorrow?
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    How about we go shopping together?
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    Thank you.
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    But Kai, you alone would be...
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    Ah, Kai alone isn't enough
    to carry the load, right?
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    C'mon, I can handle myself.
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    Thank you, Ibuki.
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    Same day, same time
    Nil Kamui | Shuka naval port
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    Hurry it up, you lazy bums!
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    We need to leave Shuka tomorrow.
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    Damn, Kouran...
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    The people of this country
    are quite the laggards.
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    They boldly complain, despite not being
    able to make decisions on their own.
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    Please, spare me!
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    Do not worry...
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    Your life will serve for the better
    of this item of greater importance--
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    Kohretsu.
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    There are no problems in transporting
    our "means" against Red Dragon, yes?
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    Yes, Lady Kohkaku!
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    No delays whatsoever!
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    Hurry them up.
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    Kouran is apparently planning to deploy
    an expedition for the Red Dragon.
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    Which means we must stop
    Red Dragon before them,
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    lest we be branded as incompetent.
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    We are the rulers of this island,
    and not those back in our country.
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    Nil Kamui | Shuka
    Temple in Kouran's territory
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    I'm surprised to see you here.
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    So, about this "Red Dragon expedition"...
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    I see you came up with
    something interesting again.
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    Why, of course.
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    Red Dragon is quite a nuisance to Kouran, see?
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    And I figured you would be
    a perfect fit for this, Lou.
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    Scary, scary...
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    The next day | Nil Kamui | Shuka outskirts
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    Cave near the orphanage
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    Please listen to our earnest prayers...
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    Purify and cleanse us of our sins...
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    May the divine blessing of
    Red Dragon be upon you all!
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    Where might he be?
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    He's at the orphanage's training hall.
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    I see...
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    Fugaku?!
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    Why lower your sword?
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    It's because I'm not training to fight.
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    You haven't changed a bit.
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    So, you have no intention of
    succeeding your father after all.
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    Nil Kamui doesn't need a king anymore...
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    If a king...
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    If someone from the Imperial lineage
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    rose to power, that power would
    bring conflict along with it.
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    I understand your take on the matter, but...
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    Ibuki!
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    Sorry for the wait!
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    Huh? Is it time already?
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    Are you going to the market?
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    If so...
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    ...at least for today...
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    ...take this with you.
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    Your father would be pleased.
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    But why wear the Ryugatou now?
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    Even if you won't rise as king, I'd like
    to see you dressed for the affair today.
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    Understood.
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    Fugaku, will you be coming to the market, too?
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    Hm? Well, yes...
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    Then I'll be heading out ahead with Mashiro.
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    Let's meet there.
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    Excuse us.
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    Forgive me, Ibuki...
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    I will be plunging you into battle...
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    Whoa! This place is so lively!
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    It hasn't been like this in ages!
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    Yup, you look good with it after all.
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    Huh?
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    The Ryugatou.
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    You're really starting
    to take after your father.
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    Those days are over already.
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    You're really kind, Ibuki.
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    I-I'm so sorry.
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    Apologies from me, too. Are you okay?
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    Yes.
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    We're really sorry.
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    No problem at all.
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    Well, if you'll excuse us...
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    So, this is Nil Kamui?
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    Everything I see here is new to me.
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    Awesome!
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    This island is filled with so many things
    I haven't seen before.
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    Ah, the air is so fresh, isn't it, Meryl?
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    Sir Sweallow...
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    May I ask that you please read the situation
    instead of just breathing the air here?
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    Please listen. The tension of war
    still lingers in this country, and--
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    You're so kind, Meryl.
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    Uh, I wasn't trying to be kind.
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    Um, Sir Sweallow?
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    Are you seriously going to join the Red Dragon
    expedition and bear their mission?
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    Of course!
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    That is my contract
    with Black Dragon, after all.
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    Don't worry. I'm sure it'll be fun.
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    Just a bit more!
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    I'll buy in bulk, so will you
    please drop the price a bit more?
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    I give up.
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    Hm?
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    Move aside!
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    Kouran's Leader of Five-Thousand
    will pass through shortly!
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    Kouran's troops...
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    If our march weren't so hurried, we wouldn't
    have had to pass through this slum.
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    This treasure, the Dragon Eye,
    allows sharing of thoughts with the Dragons
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    and is our means against Red Dragon.
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    So bear this march, Kohretsu.
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    Understood, Lady Kohkaku.
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    What's the matter, Ibuki?
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    One fit to be the king of Nil Kamui...
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    Th-This is...?
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    Pledge yourself to me.
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    Achieve that which you desire.
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    Nil Kamui | A small island country located between
    two great opposing countries, Kouran and D'natia.
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    The island is noted for its tropical weather,
    vast wasteland, jungles, and ruggled volcanic areas.
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    Listen all!
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    Making grace here is Kouran Jinrai
    prefecture's Shinbu Shogun!
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    Leader of Five-Thousand, Lady Kohkaku!
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    Lady Kohkaku has graciously
    organized a force to hunt down
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    the giant lizard Red Dragon thriving
    in this savage country, Nil Kamui!
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    As you all know,
    the last war marked the start
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    of Red Dragon's brutal attacks
    upon the people and towns.
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    But do not fear!
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    We will destroy it with the Dragon Eye
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    and bring peace back to this island!
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    The Dragon Eye?
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    Seriously?
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    That's supposed to be Nil Kamui's treasure...
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    And so...
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    You there, boy.
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    Are you referring to me?
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    Why do you still wear a sword on you?
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    The peace treaty enacted forbids
    citizens of Nil Kamui to wield swords.
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    This island is now under
    the protection of Kouran.
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    Swords are not needed anymore, yes?
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    The Ryugatou...
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    ...is worn as a courtesy.
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    I am not questioning the purpose of the blade.
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    I am telling you to discard the sword.
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    Don't do it, Ibuki!
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    Don't ever get rid of the Ryugatou!
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    It's the very soul of Nil Kamui!
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    A sword is just...
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    ...a mass of iron.
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    Mashiro!
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    What's the matter, boy? Can't get rid of it?
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    Is that mass of iron you have
    of greater importance than your life?
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    Ibuki...
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    It's okay.
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    That's right.
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    Pride without strength is of no use.
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    I...
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    What's the matter?
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    We don't need a king anymore...
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    Can't discard it, can you?
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    I was going to assign you as my attendant,
    but at this point, you leave me no choice.
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    What is it?
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    Divine punishment!
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    Set the flames of revolution!
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    The time has arrived, Lord Ibuki!
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    Armed savages have appeared from the rear!
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    Is it the rebels?!
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    A Bounded One?!
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    Leave it to the savages to use ones so lowly!
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    All that move are to be treated as rebels!
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    Heed my words! Kill all those of Nil Kamui!
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    No... Why is this happening?!
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    Val, let's begin.
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    If you don't move aside, you'll die.
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    What haughty words coming
    from the likes of a rebel!
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    Ibuki...
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    At least for today, take this with you...
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    Your father would be pleased.
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    Fugaku...
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    Did he plan for this?
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    Ibuki!
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    I see!
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    So, you were seeking the Dragon Eye all along.
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    How dare you bring this about,
    you lowly savage?!
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    What do you mean, "savage"?!
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    One fit to be the king of Nil Kamui...
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    Kai! Run!
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    Mashiro!
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    This can't be...
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    I'll make you pay for what you did to Mashiro!
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    Kai!
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    What a nuisance...
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    What should I do?
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    I thought becoming a king
    would bring about war again...
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    They're still inside!
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    Your father and family are already...!
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    Kouran's army is closing in!
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    Now hurry!
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    I thought Nil Kamui
    didn't need a king anymore...
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    I thought the existence of a king
    prevented war from ending...
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    But war followed me...
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    Am I again unable to do anything?
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    Pledge yourself to me, Imperial.
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    Present me an offering,
    and pledge yourself to me.
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    Etch into the world what you desire.
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    Pledge...
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    Your pledge, Imperial.
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    With your resolve, I shall grant
    you the powers of the dragon.
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    Pledge...
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    If I enter into contract with you...
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    Will everyone... Will Mashiro be saved?
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    Yes.
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    If that is what you so desire.
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    I...
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    ...want to...
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    ...change this world!
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    Your wish will be granted.
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    Am I...
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    ...going to die?
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    I'll never let that happen!
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    Ibuki...
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    Red Dragon! Hurry!
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    Hurry and save Mashiro!
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    My hand...
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    Offer to me an equivalent
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    and achieve your desire.
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    N-No!
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    Wh-Why do I...?!
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    You made a pledge with Red Dragon.
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    Mashiro...
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    This is what it means to make
    a pledge with Red Dragon.
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    I'm so happy.
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    I'm able to offer my life to you, Ibuki.
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    A Child of Contract converts the souls
    of those they are bonded to into a blade,
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    delivering countries from crisis.
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    It's exactly according to legend...
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    Stop!
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    Stop! Please stop!
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    Don't cry...
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    Don't worry...
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    Ibuki, I'll always be on your side, so...
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    ...please be a good king...
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    The pledge has been fulfilled.
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    I shall accept you as
    Nil Kamui's Child of Contract.
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    Found you, brat!
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    You monster!
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    Silence!
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    In the name of the Child of Contract
    and of Red Dragon...
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    ...perish!
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    Th-This is a Dragon's...!
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    Young girl, this battle
    will be placed on hold for now.
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    That's...
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    I see...
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    I think I understand a bit more
    about why I was called.
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    Black Dragon is quite a trickster.
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    My lord, that is an Imperial...
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    The one who carries the blood
    of the king of this country.
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    I can see that, Lou.
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    It seems quite delicious...
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    Indeed...
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    To find prey such as that
    on this island was unexpected.
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    Did Mashiro die?
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    Who are you?
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    I'm Eykha...
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    ...a member of the revolution.
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    Who are you?
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    I'm Ibuki.
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    This island's...
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    Mashiro...
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    I...
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    ...will become king of this island.
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    Act 1
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    Act 1 | Kill One to Save Many
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    Act 2
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    Act 2: "Antinomy."
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    The powerful members of
    the combined expedition appear...
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    A friend must be killed to save another.
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