# E2 - The Albion Citadel
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GY7930DMR/the-albion-citadel)
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We have a message from the Port Control Tower.
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The Grandcypher, a mid-sized unarmed airship,
is requesting permission to enter
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via the Auguste-Albion Skyway.
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Permission granted.
Handle the rest according to plan.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Make sure to not let me down, understand?
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After all I did to pave the way for you.
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Thank you very much.
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It astounds me, what a mess you've made.
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Well, not that I care what you do,
so long as you stay out of my way.
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It's been six years, my dearest Katalina.
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So that's the Albion Citadel.
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We're finally here.
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Katalina.
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Our future rests on today's negotiations.
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We're up against the empire.
It's not going to be smooth sailing.
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Listen up!
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The secret to negotiating is
to not let your opponent underestimate you!
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If you're a mess on the outside,
you'll be a mess on the inside!
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So we're gonna make you look like a winner!
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Right!
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Nobody's afraid of you, bub!
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How was that?
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We have no idea what kind of conditions
they're going to set.
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It's entirely possible that
this whole peace talk is a trap.
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Why confer with us when they could simply
revoke the warrant for our arrest?
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Yeah, they don't exactly inspire trust...
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Well...
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You know how the imperial generals are,
each doin' their own thing.
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Even if one of 'em has it out for us,
it's not like they all do.
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We should consider intervention
or conspiracy by a third party.
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You mean like the Black Knight in Valtz?
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She may be the empire's top advisor,
but her objectives are murky.
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Still, even if our chances were one in a million,
I would still risk it.
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As long as it means you and Lyria
can be free, then I would...
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Gran...
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Hey, don't shoulder everything.
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If push comes to shove, you've got us.
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Just think of this as a chance
to do some sightseeing in Albion.
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Don't sweat it.
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Wow...
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Amazing!
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We've been awaiting your arrival.
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Allow me to escort you to the castle.
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There you can see Albion Military Academy,
considered to be the city's core.
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Albion was built around the academy,
making us a university city.
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Of course we teach battle techniques
and military theory,
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in addition to history, politics, and etiquette.
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Each of our graduates hone many skills here
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and set off into the world to find
positions in militaries or royal households.
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I hear the graduates are sought after
by pretty much everyone.
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Even by the empire?
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Yep, but not just them.
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Guess you could say this place
is neutral in that sense.
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So that's why the empire
wanted to have negotiations here.
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Uh, excuse me...
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It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Katalina.
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M-My name is Garcia Schuler.
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Oh, is that right?
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So you're this year's valedictorian.
You must be an outstanding student.
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Oh, no! I pale in comparison to you!
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I've heard all about it.
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How you and Vira vied for the post
of Lord Commander in an epic showdown!
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Now you're exaggerating. I was never that...
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What's he talking about?
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Oh, well... Did I not tell you?
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I actually graduated from this school.
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You never told us!
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If only you'd said something,
we could've asked you more about Albion!
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I see. So this is where Katalina studied.
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Well, like they say, everyone has a history.
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Really, you need to tell us these things, you know!
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And here I thought we were friends.
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I'm really sorry.
I never meant to keep it a secret...
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I have been awaiting your arrival.
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It's been a long time, Katalina.
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Vira...
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You know each other?
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My name is Vira Lillie.
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I am the Lord Commander of the Albion Citadel.
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Lord Commander?
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Wow, and you're so young... Oops, sorry.
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I will be observing today's peace negotiations.
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I am by no means experienced,
but I look forward to working with you.
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And with that,
you can all consider yourselves free.
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Now you can go wherever you please.
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Congratulations.
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Huh? What's with the lukewarm reaction?
How about looking a little happier?
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I'm not really sure what to say...
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I'm totally confused!
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Are you really gonna give up on Lyria
after chasing her down like a madman?
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To be honest, it's getting to be
a hassle, you know?
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My men, the lot of fools,
are always getting their butts handed to them.
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So I thought it was time to cut my losses.
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The empire is willing to relinquish
a top-secret asset for a reason like that?
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Things have changed since you
were with us, Lieutenant Katalina.
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Could you please explain?
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To tell the truth, our research on the girl
was about to reach a dead end.
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Though a few, like Pommern,
stubbornly refused to acknowledge it.
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We were able to forcefully draw out
some of her powers,
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but there was still the question of
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whether we'd be able to decipher the mechanism
and find a way to actually control it ourselves.
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No point in throwing copious amounts
of research funding at a dead end, is there?
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Hey! Don't talk about her like that!
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So you'll really back off?
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We do have plenty of other options, you see.
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Weapons that are far more useful to us, that is.
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Here's your letter of pardon.
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Should our paths cross again,
let's chat over tea, shall we?
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Sounded logical enough, I guess.
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But we can't just bury the past
and leave it at that.
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What do you think?
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This letterhead looks official.
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But it's hard to believe
the empire would back off without a fight.
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Should we believe him?
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Are all of us... truly free?
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Lyria...
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I do believe you can appreciate
the situation for now.
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Regardless of the empire's intentions,
you've been officially pardoned at the very least.
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Vira...
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You all must be exhausted from your long journey.
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We do have a modest banquet planned for you.
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Tonight, please make yourselves
at home in the castle.
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That's an offer we can appreciate, but...
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Shall we prepare your clothes
for the banquet, as well?
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There's so much catching up
that I'd like to do with you, Katalina.
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Ta-da!
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Wow!
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Clothes really make a difference, huh?
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Ouch!
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What the hell?
That was a compliment! That hurts...
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It looks good on you.
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The Lord Commander
sure has an eye for fashion.
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You actually don't look half bad yourself!
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You guys, when are we gonna eat?
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Thank you for your patience.
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Gran... Um...
Does it look strange?
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Not at all! Um...
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What's the big idea?
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Jeez! Can't you see a lady's
gotten all dressed up?
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Say something, will you?
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Sorry I'm late.
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Is that the Albion dress uniform?
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Katalina, you look so cool!
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I wasn't sure about it,
since it's been so long since I graduated...
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Oh, who cares? It's a special night!
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It is with great pleasure that we welcome
the crew led by Captain Gran tonight.
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I am truly delighted to report that
the peace negotiations held today
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have resulted in the Erste Empire's revocation
of the warrant for their arrest.
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To the skyfarers who have regained
their freedom in the skies...
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Cheers!
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Cheers!
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So you and Katalina went to
the academy together, Lord Commander?
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Please call me Vira.
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Back then, we sat next to each other every day
and trained from morning till night.
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That was six whole years ago.
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That's right.
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So even you were a young student once, huh?
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Good work, Captain!
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We're hearing all about Katalina
and Vira's past right now.
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Katalina was the best student
in the entire school.
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Scholarship, ability, even etiquette...
She was perfect in every way.
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Aren't you talking about yourself, Vira?
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She was the valedictorian,
representing the entire student body,
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and everyone looked up to her...
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Including me, of course.
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That's all in the past.
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Every day, her desk would be piled
with letters from her admirers.
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Well, if you're going to go there,
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you had guys dueling each other for the right
to ask you to the Holy Knight Festival.
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Yet, in the end, I chose to go with you.
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That's right. I didn't gain many fans
by accepting your invitation.
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They must've been really close.
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Friends, huh? I wonder how Aaron's doing.
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Excuse me, ma'am.
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Some other guests would like
to speak with you.
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I'll be right there.
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Please, enjoy yourselves.
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Why the long face?
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That the one the pipsqueak general came on?
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Hard to believe he'd stick around
with the negotiations wrapped up.
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You okay? You're not feeling sick, are you?
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I'm just taking a breather.
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I'm not really cut out
for these kinds of formal events.
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Hey, you were killin' it!
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Absolved and released, huh?
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Are we really off the hook?
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You sure are a worrywart, Gran.
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It hasn't sunk in yet. I mean...
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That's amazing. What's it a picture of?
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Good job, Gran!
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Did you want some water or...
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Lyria?
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A primal beast.
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I've been sensing it this whole time...
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Ever since we got to this island. It's faint,
but I feel it's been watching over us...
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That must be the primal beast,
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Luminiera.
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Luminiera?
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I knew you would notice.
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Just what I'd expect
of the empire's greatest secret.
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Forgive me.
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When I was appointed
to observe the negotiations,
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I was given some details about you.
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I see.
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Luminiera is a primal beast
who protects Albion and its knights.
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With her sword,
she offers protection to the knights,
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defending the island and its people.
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Only the most powerful knight
can become Luminiera's master.
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That is why...
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The one to lay claim to the title
of Lord Commander has long been decided
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by a special martial arts tournament.
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And once bonded to Luminiera,
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all Lord Commanders must live out their lives
protecting this island, never to leave Albion.
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Then that means you, too.
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Yes.
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My predecessor fell ill
and passed away six years ago,
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and I was chosen as the successor
in a deciding match.
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Wow, looks sure can be deceiving, huh?
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I was simply absorbed in what I was doing.
There were contestants more powerful...
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...than myself.
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What are you all doing out here?
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I've been looking for you.
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Forgive me. We were discussing
Albion's primal beast, you see.
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Right?
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I think they'll be serving an Albion specialty,
custard apple pie, any minute now.
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Please be sure to try some.
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Apple pie!
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Okay, let's head back.
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Katalina?
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Can't eat any more...
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Katalina?
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What's the matter?
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Oh, uh...
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For some reason, I can't sleep.
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It was quite the eventful day today.
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Do you think we can trust them?
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The empire, you mean?
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Eugen said they sounded logical enough.
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But personally, I just don't see those guys
giving up on Lyria so easily.
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I understand how you feel,
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but at the same time, we'll never be able
to move forward if we remain suspicious.
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We've regained our freedom,
so why not leave it at that?
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Now you can continue
on your journey without fear.
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Shouldn't you just be happy
and focus on the future?
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You know, I never thought I'd hear
those words from you, Katalina.
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Is that right?
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Do you trust the empire, Katalina?
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The one I trust is...
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Gran, it's you.
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Me?
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And Lyria.
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I know that you two will get there.
To Estalucia, the Island of the Astrals,
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and beyond that,
wherever you want to go.
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I'm glad you were the one we ran into
after fleeing the empire.
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It's truly a blessing.
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Katalina!
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We have another early morning tomorrow.
Good night.
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Gran! Gran!
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Wake up, Gran!
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What's wrong, Lyria?
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L-Look...
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*I've decided to leave the ship.
Forgive me for my selfishness.*
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*I pray your upcoming journey
will be free of misfortune.*
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*I bid you farewell, Lyria.*
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*Sorry that I couldn't keep my promise.*
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Orchis!
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Apollo...
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Come, doll.
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EPISODE 3
FALSE FREEDOM
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Next episode, "False Freedom."