3 - Three as One

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    Nil Kamui | Orphanage on
    the outskirts of Shuka
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    Friend? Me?
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    Yes.
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    My name is Lou Chun Wah.
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    I hope to be of assistance.
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    I'm...
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    Ibuki, right?
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    You were recommended to
    the Red Dragon expedition.
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    I see!
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    So you're the other member of the expedition.
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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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    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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    Our guardian deity, Red Dragon,
    didn't protect the land.
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    Imperial Era 3015, September...
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    Our country was no longer ours.
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    Nil Kamui | Orphanage on
    the outskirts of Shuka
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    Now, then! The time to begin our
    combined expedition is finally here!
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    Um, tomorrow we'll leave Shuka and head
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    to the city of Haiga, where there's supposed
    to be someone familiar with Red Dragon!
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    Right?
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    Exactly.
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    I'm surprised you didn't forget that.
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    Yeah, my memory is pretty good!
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    By the way, I feel like we should
    improve our intercommunication.
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    How about we grab something to eat in town
    here in Shuka before we go on our mission?
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    I'm sorry.
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    Huh?
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    There's someplace I want to go,
    so please head to town ahead of me.
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    I am sorry, but I feel we are not in a position
    to associate with you in such a manner as yet.
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    Now, if you'll excuse us.
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    Why, I'd be happy to join you.
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    Good for you, Sir Sweallow.
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    Meryl, I'm not trying to
    get to know her personally.
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    It's for the mission.
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    I understand.
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    While I go drinking with her, see what
    you can find out about her, will you?
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    Understood.
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    Now, then...
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    And...
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    Huh?
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    I'm sorry, but could you lend
    me money to pay for the drinks?
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    Enjoy your time with her.
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    Mashiro... Kai... May you rest in peace.
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    Fugaku went to see Agito.
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    Agito?
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    He's the leader of the revolutionary army.
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    And I'm your escort.
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    Revolutionary army...
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    Shuka | Urban district
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    Lou... was it?
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    I wanted to ask, but is that large and
    important-looking piece your weapon?
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    Weapon?
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    No, not quite.
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    It is a weapon, and yet it's not.
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    This here is my life.
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    Then, in other words, it's a weapon
    you can't use carelessly.
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    Is it some sort of heirloom, or...
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    Does it interest you that much?
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    Ah, no.
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    Well, I just don't do well with tools.
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    Nine out of ten times...
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    No... Ninety-nine out of a hundred times,
    they break if I try to use them.
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    I see.
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    I've never been attached to any tool before.
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    That's why I wanted to know why
    you said that it was your life, Lou.
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    It just crossed my mind, that's all.
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    People don't choose tools.
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    Tools choose the people.
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    Are you telling me that your weapon chose you?
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    It seems you don't know
    the joy of being chosen...
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    Could it be that the tools do not like you?
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    Curse
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    Consumption
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    Bankruptcy
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    Ruin
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    Distinguished Noble
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    Despair
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    Dark Contract
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    Rumors
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    Black Dragon Knight
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    Equivalence
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    Attendant
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    Equality
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    Stereotype
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    Resignation
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    Imprisonment
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    Destruction
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    Tools
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    Synergy
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    Understanding
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    Free Will
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    Moderation
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    Moment
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    Definition
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    Death
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    Revival
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    Tools not liking me, eh?
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    Meanwhile... Shuka | Business district
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    Is this your store?
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    Yes, it's a Sherbet Company branch store
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    under my operation.
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    I thought you were Sweallow's attendant.
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    Technically, yes, but there's more
    to it than being an attendant.
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    I'm actually managing Sir Sweallow's
    assets after he went bankrupt.
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    Now then, I'll have the rest
    of the luggage transported.
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    Let's have something to eat before we return.
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    Yes, that's...
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    Thank you, but I'll return to the inn by myself.
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    Like, y'know, I told 'em that...
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    Ow! The hell...
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    The heck ya doing...?!
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    Hey, stop it. That's a Bounded One.
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    Nothing to be gained from
    getting involved with them.
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    Besides, they got stuck with monsters,
    so it's not like they got much time to live.
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    The owner shoulda thrown
    her in a cell or somethin'!
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    Shuka | Front of the main gate
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    Look at 'em!
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    We're going to be riding them, right?
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    Indeed.
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    Yeah, amazing!
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    See, Ibuki? Those elephants
    are called Gadanans.
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    I see...
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    Ah, um... Did I say something bad?
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    Maybe he's discontent
    with joining the expedition.
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    Well, he's the one who said he wanted to join.
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    So, where are we supposed to go again?
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    Have you already forgotten
    what you said yesterday?
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    I'm good at forgetting things!
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    Right now, we're here in Shuka.
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    Our destination is towards the south--
    the neutral city of Haiga.
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    There's a certain person there that
    is said to be the friend of Red Dragon.
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    His name is Ka Grava, also known
    as the "Undead Merchant."
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    Haiga is owned by him.
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    Actually, five percent of all the wealth
    in this world is supposedly owned by him.
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    In any case, we need to extract
    information from him about Red Dragon.
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    Now then, I'll leave the rest to you, Miska.
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    No problem!
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    Good.
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    The combined expedition departs now!
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    Shuka | Prison
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    Wouldn't joining forces with Kouran and D'natia
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    make us vulnerable to their manipulation?
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    Kouran won't exterminate Ibuki so
    long as he's part of the expedition.
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    That buys us time to prepare ourselves.
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    You're being too optimistic.
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    And once the expedition gets on its way...
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    ...Ibuki will naturally be drawn closer to
    Red Dragon--in other words, to his roots.
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    Trust me here.
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    Please support Ibuki.
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    Understood.
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    Now then... I wonder who will be
    burned by Red Dragon's flames.
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    Nil Kamui | Yuunagi Village
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    Red Dragon did this throughout the land...?
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    I need to hurry and do something about this.
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    Val!
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    Eykha!
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    Run!
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    But your friend is hurt!
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    Just get out of here!
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    Behind you!
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    Eykha...
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    The next time you're in danger,
    raise your voice.
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    My job is to protect you, after all.
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    Is it only because Agito told you to do so?
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    Please let me ride on your friend's back...
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    That's not the only reason.
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    I'm sorry...
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    The Two Great Countries | The ancient country
    of Kouran is known as the origin of civilization.
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    It's okay, Meryl...
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    This isn't a marriage fraud
    like the other girl before... Ow!
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    Please wake up, Sir Sweallow.
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    Isn't it normal to wake someone up by saying
    something instead of just hitting them?
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    I've put together a report
    regarding Lou Chun Wah.
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    Let's see now...
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    "An assassin associated with Kouran's
    secret society, the Eight Claw Clan.
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    As an assassin, she is highly skilled..."
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    Oh, come on... Her title is way unfitting
    to be part of the Red Dragon expedition.
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    What shall we do? We'll be entering
    Kouran territory by tomorrow.
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    Now is the time to do something about it.
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    What to do, eh?
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    It's not like Lou is against us, you know?
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    Besides...
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    ...in terms of having an unfitting title,
    we're not any better.
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    I do have orders from Black Dragon, after all.
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    To kill Red Dragon...
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    Lou, this island is filled with
    worthy prey to feed off of.
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    Yes, my lord.
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    I will most certainly offer to you
    the best among the prey.
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    The Child of Contract, the Black
    Dragon Knight, and finally...
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    ...Red Dragon...
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    Nil Kamui | Jinrai prefecture
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    Guess we'll be staying here overnight.
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    Jinrai is the acting base for
    Kouran's occupation forces.
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    Lou is gathering information,
    so let's wait for her return.
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    That's right...
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    Ibuki, can you please take this meal to Eykha?
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    Me?
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    She's like your friend, right?
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    Friend...
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    No, she's not...
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    I brought you some food.
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    I'm fine with the same thing Val eats.
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    Same...? But you're a human.
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    That's not what the others say.
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    A Bound One refers to a
    human bound to a monster.
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    I'm the revolutionary army's weapon.
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    Right now, I'm your blade.
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    But that's so wrong...
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    You're saying the same
    thing that Mashiro told me.
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    It's not like those like me live for very long.
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    Mashiro...
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    This was back when I joined
    the revolutionary army.
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    I'm sorry, but this is all I have right now.
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    Thank you...
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    But I can't repay you.
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    Eykha, you're strong, right?
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    If so, please join me in protecting my friend.
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    You're Mashiro's friend, so I'll protect you.
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    But I killed Mashiro...
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    Red Dragon sought your friend...
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    ...and so Mashiro responded.
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    If that's the case, I'm not going
    to make friends anymore...
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    So Haiga is surrounded
    by Kouran's forces, it seems.
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    A bit of a bother, don't you think, Lou?
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    I'm a member of the expedition, my lord.
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    The military's intention is not my concern.
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    Oh, my, who could it be?
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    Lou Chun Wah, I presume.
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    I've come to take vengeance
    for my lady, General Kohkaku.
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    No matter what secret assignment you have,
    it doesn't change the treason you've committed!
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    What timing, Lou.
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    I was starting to feel the pangs of hunger.
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    Yes, my lord...
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    It is quite vexing to have ones
    such as them barring our way.
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    Satisfy yourselves...
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    This is the last blade you
    will be seeing in your life.
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    So beautiful...
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    It's mine...
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    That blade is worthy of me...!
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    No.
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    My lord is mine alone...
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    Ah, that was quite satisfying, Lou.
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    That is good to hear.
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    Nil Kamui | Haiga outskirts
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    Lady Gakusho,
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    it seems the city of Haiga still has ample supplies.
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    Kouran force encampment
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    On the other hand,
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    our supplies are starting to dwindle.
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    It's been about a month
    since we surrounded them.
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    We better do something about this
    before D'natia gets involved.
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    Then let us take Haiga before that happens.
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    Yeah, we've got to pay back
    what's due to the Undead Merchant.
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    I'll drill him full of holes!
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    It looks like Haiga is completely surrounded.
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    I thought that city took a neutral stance?
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    From what I garnered at Jinrai,
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    it seems they are suspected of
    helping to fund the revolutionary army.
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    That's not all.
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    Word is that D'natia's forces led
    by Lady Ulrika are headed here.
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    In other words, it's only a matter of time
    until the city turns into a battlefield.
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    Our country's concern for its
    social standing isn't going to help.
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    That said...
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    Word is that the Undead Merchant's manor
    is located near Haiga's precipitous coastline,
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    making it much like a fortress.
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    That means we'll need to come up
    with a plan to get into the place.
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    One, we can wait for conflict to arise
    between D'natia and Kouran's forces,
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    then make our way into the city.
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    Isn't that a bit bothersome?
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    Two, we can try to negotiate
    earnestly through company venues.
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    If that brought results, Kouran would've
    resolved the conflict by now.
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    Then three would be infiltration.
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    That I can do, so long as I move alone.
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    Ah! Can you take me with you?!
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    You, Ibuki?
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    Yes!
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    If an Imperial with strong ties
    with Red Dragon is there,
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    the Undead Merchant may
    listen to what we have to say.
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    So, please!
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    I see... Well, let's go, shall we?
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    You and me are friends after all, right, Ibuki?
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    W-We're not friends, really...
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    I need to meet Red Dragon as soon as possible.
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    I'm not going to let anyone else
    get dragged into misery...
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    Well, now, here we go.
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    Huh?
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    Wha--?!
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    W-Wait! Please put me down!
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    I can scale the wall myself!
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    No talking, or else you'll bite your tongue.
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    Nil Kamui | Haiga | Ka Grava's manor
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    What is this place...?
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    Structurally speaking, I believe this is
    supposed to be this manor's lord's room.
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    Such an unusual room...
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    Living room
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    It doesn't feel like anyone lives here.
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    Didn't something move just now?
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    I didn't notice anything.
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    Lou!
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    Yes?
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    Um, well...
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    Ibuki, it's not good to tease adults.
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    Good morning, strangers.
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    I am Ka Grava-Rai Fuu-Durham Stahl.
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    You're...
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    The Undead Merchant?
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    Hm, indeed.
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    Now then, why don't you
    both join me for breakfast...?
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    Sounds good, yes?!
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    Act 3
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    Act 3
    Three as One
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    Act 4
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    Act 4: "Amid Enemies."
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    Haiga is about to be engulfed in warfare.
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    The time draws near for the
    anguished Ibuki to make a new choice.
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    Who will he kill, and who will he save?
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