9 - Hidden Ambitions

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[00:02] THERON
    An underground passage?
[00:04] THERON
    Are you sure there even is one?
[00:06] KYLE
    It's got to be there somewhere.
[00:09] URZA
    Well then, what do you need me to do?
[00:13] KYLE
    Move the rubble.
[00:15] URZA
    What?
[00:16] KYLE
    Use a gnome to find the passage
    buried beneath all the debris.
[00:21] URZA
    W-Wait just a minute.
[00:23] URZA
    I can alter stone, as I did in Sungard,
[00:27] URZA
    but summoning a gnome for long periods
    uses tremendous magic power.
[00:31] URZA
    And you expect me to use it to find a path
    that may or may not exist under all that?!
[00:40] KYLE
    Exactly.
[00:44] URZA
    You haven't the faintest idea
     where this passage is, do you?
[00:47] URZA
    I'll burn through my magic in no time.
[00:50] KYLE
    Magic power can be replenished!
[00:53] KYLE
    Go on! Use as many as you need!
[00:57] URZA
    Kyle, do you have any idea
     what using one of those is like?
[01:04] KYLE
    Yeah. They're extremely effective.
[01:07] KYLE
    And they taste terrible!
[01:13] KYLE
    I'm begging you. There's no time.
[01:15] KYLE
    While we're standing around arguing,
     Gazus could be in danger.
[01:20] LIESE
    Urza...
[01:21] KYLE
    Please, Urza! You're the
    only one who can do this!
[01:24] THERON
    You can do it! You can do
    anything you put your mind to!
[01:27] LIESE
    Please, Urza!
[01:30] URZA
    Oh, fine!
[01:31] URZA
    If that's what you want, I'll do it!
[01:35] KYLE
    Now we just pin our hopes on her.
[01:37] THERON
    If you find that holy sword,
    be sure to grab it for me!
[01:41] KYLE
    Theron, you're certain the
    demon you saw was a guy?
[01:45] THERON
    I only caught a glimpse through
    the window, but yeah.
[01:49] THERON
    You saw a woman, right?
[01:51] KYLE
    Yeah.
[01:52] KYLE
    Which means there are at least
    two demons in Karan right now.
[02:01] LIESE
    Two demons...
[03:48] URZA
    Yuck.
[03:54] URZA
    I feel sick.
[03:58] URZA
    Wait a minute.
[04:06] URZA
    What's this?
[04:07] URZA
    Hey, Kyle!
[04:09] KYLE
    Did you find something?
[04:16] KYLE
    This has got to be it—
[04:18] KYLE
    The hidden underground passage!
[04:28] KYLE
    Stay on your guard.
[04:30] KYLE
    Those demons might be up ahead.
[04:33] THERON
    Demons, huh?
[04:35] THERON
    That was my first time seeing one,
    but he seemed real dangerous.
[04:39] THERON
    Like my mom when she fights all out.
[04:43] KYLE
    Individual demons are superior
    in combat compared to humans.
[04:47] KYLE
    You're not wrong to regard them
     as monsters like her.
[04:51] LIESE
    I'm going to tell Miss Layla
     what you said about her!
[04:54] URZA
    You're quite knowledgeable about demons, Kyle.
[04:57] KYLE
    They warrant that much caution.
[05:00] KYLE
    They're dangerous.
[05:02] KYLE
    With the shape Urza's in, the two
    of you shouldn't go any farther.
[05:07] LIESE
    What?! Surely you're not
    telling us to turn back now!
[05:10] URZA
    We've come this far!
[05:11] URZA
    We're staying with you until the end!
[05:16] KYLE/ID
    It'll be fine.
[05:18] KYLE/ID
    Theron's here this time.
[05:20] KYLE/ID
    Worst case, even if he shows up,
    I should be able to protect them.
[05:26] LIESE
    Kyle, look!
[05:43] KYLE
    No way. Is this...
[05:48] KYLE/ID
    It's too similar.
[05:53] LIESE
    What's all this?
[05:54] SILDONIA
    A forbidden rite.
[05:59] SILDONIA
    Though, from the look of it,
    the scale and formula are simple enough.
[06:04] THERON
    What's this about it being forbidden?
[06:06] SILDONIA
    It's a ritual to convert the life energy
    of a sacrifice into magic power.
[06:11] KYLE
    These clothes...
[06:13] KYLE
    This is the governor's aide
     we met the other day!
[06:16] THERON
    Then those must be the
    kidnapped people of Karan.
[06:22] LIESE
    In other words, someone needed
    sacrifices for some powerful magic,
[06:27] LIESE
    so they resorted to kidnapping residents?
[06:31] KYLE
    That's what it looks like.
[06:33] SILDONIA
    I see, I see...
[06:35] SILDONIA
    They're focusing on quality over quantity.
[06:37] SILDONIA
    This magic circle slowly squeezes
    the life out of each victim.
[06:43] SILDONIA
    But with this meager catalyst...
[06:47] SILDONIA
    It will soon exceed its capacity
     for magic power and blow.
[06:51] THERON
    Are you saying it'll explode?
[06:54] SILDONIA
    Indeed. And with that much magic,
    it could wipe half the city off the map.
[07:00] THERON
    That would be a catastrophe!
[07:02] KYLE
    So, what kind of spell
    are they trying to cast here?
[07:06] SILDONIA
    I can't be certain, but...
[07:09] SILDONIA
    I sense someone approaching.
[07:30] GARNIAS
    Looks like it's done.
[07:34] GARNIAS
    Would it hurt you to say anything?
[07:39] GARNIAS
    Does our current situation displease you so?
[07:43] GARNIAS
    Working with a human collaborator
    to gather intel peacefully...
[07:47] GARNIAS
    I thought you were on board with the plan.
[07:49] YULIGA
    How is this peaceful?
[07:51] GARNIAS
    This was the human's idea.
[07:55] GARNIAS
    They can be so barbaric.
[07:57] YULIGA
    I'm talking about you killing
    the humanoids at the embassy.
[08:01] YULIGA
    Was that really necessary?
[08:04] GARNIAS
    That was also our collaborator's request.
[08:07] GARNIAS
    How could I refuse?
[08:10] GARNIAS
    I feel I've followed our order
    about minimizing casualties, though.
[08:16] YULIGA
    We were also ordered
    not to attract attention.
[08:19] KYLE/ID
    That demon...
[08:20] GARNIAS
    Again, it was our collaborator's request.
[08:23] GARNIAS
    He said to make a scene, since he
    was staging an abduction elsewhere.
[08:27] YULIGA
    Even so!
[08:28] GARNIAS
    More importantly, have you forgotten?
[08:33] GARNIAS
    About the item our king desires.
[08:38] YULIGA
    It still irritates me to be
     working with a mere human.
[08:45] GARNIAS
    We must cooperate with him to get it.
[08:50] GARNIAS
    This, too, shows our loyalty to our liege!
[09:03] GARNIAS
    All we do is for the demon king.
[09:08] KYLE/ID
    The demon king?
[09:09] GARNIAS
    Now then, I've finished cleaning up the trash.
[09:12] GARNIAS
    This is one depressing hole.
[09:15] GARNIAS
    I'm going to get some fresh air.
[09:28] LIESE
    We managed not to get caught.
[09:30] URZA
    That was incredibly tense.
[09:33] THERON
    They sounded so stuck-up.
[09:36] THERON
    Even if they weren't demons,
    we'd never be friends.
[09:39] SILDONIA
    Minimizing casualties, eh?
[09:43] SILDONIA
    I've heard the current demon king
    is quite moderate, but how strange.
[09:49] KYLE
    Well, thanks to this,
    we've gotten some good intel.
[09:51] KYLE
    Now...
[09:53] KYLE
    We just have to find Governor Bax and Gazus.
[10:03] KYLE
    What is this place?
[10:11] LIESE
    Kyle!
[10:13] KYLE
    Is that... Gazus?!
[10:16] LIESE
    Thank goodness! He's alive!
[10:19] BAX
    Who are you people?!
[10:23] KYLE
    Are you... Governor Bax?
[10:28] BAX
    That's right.
[10:30] THERON
    What are you doing here?
[10:32] THERON
    You refused to see us because you were ill.
[10:36] BAX
    I see. It's you lot!
[10:39] BAX
    You're the messengers from Zirgus.
[10:43] BAX
    The empire invaded us
    and Zirgus tried to control us,
[10:48] BAX
    but you won't get your way with our city!
[10:50] BAX
    I will protect Karan!
[10:53] THERON
    Protect it? What are you talking about?
[10:56] KYLE
    You're kidnapping residents
    and sacrificing them.
[11:00] KYLE
    Why would you do that?
[11:03] BAX
    For Karan...
[11:05] BAX
    To protect Karan!
[11:07] KYLE
    Protect Karan?
[11:09] KYLE
    Is something going to happen to it?
[11:13] GAZUS
    Karan's ore veins will soon be depleted.
[11:18] BAX
    Gazus, don't!
[11:20] BAX
    You would still defy me?!
[11:22] GAZUS
    Sir, there's no hiding it anymore.
[11:27] GAZUS
    It's time to reveal the truth.
[11:32] LIESE
    The ore veins?
[11:33] URZA
    Karan's lifeblood.
[11:37] SILDONIA
    I suppose they wouldn't last
     a whole millennium.
[11:40] GAZUS
    Once the veins are depleted,
    Karan will have nothing.
[11:45] GAZUS
    Jobs will dry up. Our skilled smiths
    will scatter to the winds.
[11:50] GAZUS
    Zirgus's control will grow stronger,
    and we'll lose our autonomy.
[11:56] GAZUS
    The empire might even invade again!
[11:59] BAX
    Shut up! I won't let that happen!
[12:03] BAX
    We must reclaim our former glory!
[12:05] BAX
    I'll do whatever it takes!
[12:08] GAZUS
    At this rate, Karan is done for!
[12:11] GAZUS
    You were afraid of that.
[12:15] GAZUS
    You wanted to reclaim our glory.
[12:19] GAZUS
    You said it would require some sacrifices.
[12:23] BAX
    The sacrifices are a trivial problem.
[12:26] BAX
    No, they're not even a problem at all!
[12:31] SILDONIA
    You're terminally ill, aren't you?
[12:35] SILDONIA
    I'd wager you only have a month left.
[12:38] KYLE
    So he really is sick.
[12:41] KYLE
    The demons took advantage
     of his vulnerability.
[12:44] GARNIAS
    How very rude of you.
[12:50] GARNIAS
    I'd rather you not accuse us
    of taking advantage of anyone.
[12:56] GARNIAS
    We simply offered him a deal.
[13:15] GOH
    Miranda! You're awake.
[13:20] MIRANDA
    G-Goh...
[13:23] MIRANDA
    I-I...
[13:26] GOH
    It's all right.
[13:27] GOH
    I'm sure Kyle's party will find Dad.
[13:35] KYLE
    A deal?
[13:37] KYLE
    What do you mean?
[13:39] GARNIAS
    I have no reason to tell you, but so be it.
[13:44] GARNIAS
    This place was originally created
    when the ore veins were consolidated.
[13:50] GARNIAS
    And more could be gathered
     with the same magic.
[13:54] KYLE
    I see. So that's what the
    forbidden rite is for.
[13:58] GARNIAS
    Correct!
[14:00] GARNIAS
    Hence why we made a deal.
[14:03] KYLE
    In that case, you must've
    asked something in return.
[14:06] KYLE
    What are you after?
[14:09] GARNIAS
    Why, the sword, of course.
[14:13] GARNIAS
    It was used to defeat the previous demon king.
[14:17] GARNIAS
    I've heard it's known among you
    humanoids as the Holy Sword Rand.
[14:22] GARNIAS
    Our sovereign wants it.
[14:26] KYLE
    The Holy Sword Rand is here?!
[14:29] KYLE
    You even know about that?
[14:35] GARNIAS
    Originally, my mission was
    to gather information on humanoids.
[14:40] KYLE
    What are you investigating
    besides the holy sword?
[14:45] GARNIAS
    Humanity's forces. Beginning with Karan,
     which produces untold weapons
[14:50] GARNIAS
    used to make demons suffer.
[14:53] GARNIAS
    In my reconnaissance, I learned of
    Karan's situation and the governor's worries,
[14:58] GARNIAS
    so I came along with a proposition.
[15:01] GARNIAS
    It was two birds with one stone!
[15:08] KYLE
    Th-That's what you were up to all along?!
[15:11] KYLE
    You dastardly fiend!
[15:14] YULIGA
    Don't you think you've said too much?
[15:20] KYLE
    Won't spill any more, huh?
[15:21] KYLE
    No matter.
[15:22] KYLE
    I'll take you on!
[15:26] GARNIAS
    Oh? You've suddenly grown emboldened.
[15:29] GARNIAS
    Or perhaps desperate.
[15:31] KYLE
    I was just letting you carry on.
[15:36] KYLE
    Both humanoids and demons get loose lips
    when they think they have the upper hand.
[15:41] GARNIAS
    Th-That was merely a farewell gift!
[15:46] GARNIAS
    Don't get ahead of yourself, human!
[15:49] YULIGA
    Wait.
[15:51] YULIGA
    We must avoid as much fighting as possible.
[15:53] GARNIAS
    Now that they've learned of our
    existence, they must be silenced.
[15:58] GARNIAS
    Our mission ends here.
[16:00] GARNIAS
    Let's finish them off quickly and be gone!
[16:03] BAX
    Wh-What?
[16:05] YULIGA
    What about the sword?
[16:07] BAX
    Th-That's right.
[16:11] BAX
    What about the holy sword?
    Don't you want it?!
[16:18] THERON
    Are you all right?
[16:20] BAX
    You can't leave now.
[16:21] BAX
    What will happen to Karan?!
[16:24] KYLE
    You're still going on about that?
[16:25] KYLE
    Do you really think demons would honor
    any deal they made with humans?
[16:30] GARNIAS
    How dare you.
[16:33] GARNIAS
    If not for this trouble, we would've used
    the earth-shifting magic as promised.
[16:38] KYLE
    That catalyst is already at its limit.
[16:40] KYLE
    They can't control it.
[16:41] BAX
    Wh-What?!
[16:44] GARNIAS
    You're quite knowledgeable.
[16:46] GARNIAS
    Well, even if the magic goes wild
     and wipes out the city,
[16:50] GARNIAS
    that's hardly our problem.
[16:53] BAX
    You bastard!
[16:57] THERON
    Why don't you take a nap?
[16:59] GARNIAS
    You take the two girls.
[17:01] YULIGA
    But we're to refrain from killing humans!
[17:05] GARNIAS
    It would seem they want a fight.
[17:08] THERON
    Look after him.
[17:09] GAZUS
    Yeah, you got it.
[17:19] GARNIAS
    This shower of sparks must be dealt with!
[17:24] KYLE
    Theron, stick with those two.
[17:26] THERON
    Sorry. I'm curious about something.
[17:30] THERON
    I'll be doing my own thing.
[17:32] KYLE
    Huh? What're you talking about?
[17:34] KYLE
    Fine. I'll figure it out, then.
[17:38] KYLE
    I'll finish this guy quick.
[17:43] GARNIAS
    Very well.
[17:44] GARNIAS
    If you're so insistent, I'll play with you!
[17:57] YULIGA
    Flee this place at once.
[17:59] YULIGA
    I won't pursue you.
[18:01] URZA
    You think we'd fall for such an obvious trap?
[18:04] YULIGA
    A trap?
[18:06] YULIGA
    Why would I need to lay a trap?
[18:08] YULIGA
    You cannot so much as lay a finger on me.
[18:12] YULIGA
    I'm allowing you to escape. Now go.
[18:15] LIESE
    You can't expect us to take that lying down!
[18:19] LIESE
    Here I come!
[18:23] YULIGA
    Fools.
[18:28] URZA
    Liese!
[18:29] YULIGA
    You can't afford to take your eyes off me!
[18:34] URZA
    Salamander!
[18:45] THERON
    Demons are certainly impressive.
[18:47] THERON
    Her physical abilities are on another level.
[18:51] SILDONIA
    She can see everything they're about to do.
[18:55] SILDONIA
    I can tell how this will end.
[18:57] SILDONIA
    You're not going to help?
[19:00] THERON
    Nah. She doesn't intend to kill them,
    and she's not even going all out.
[19:04] THERON
    This is a perfect first fight against demons.
[19:08] SILDONIA
    Indeed, it seems that way.
[19:10] THERON
    More importantly, Sildonia,
    do you know what this is?
[19:14] SILDONIA
    What is it?
[19:16] THERON
    I borrowed it from the governor.
[19:19] SILDONIA
    You've got some sticky fingers.
[19:23] SILDONIA
    I see.
[19:24] SILDONIA
    This is a special magic item.
[19:27] SILDONIA
    It conceals both a linked item
     and its magic power.
[19:32] THERON
    I thought so.
[19:33] THERON
    In other words, there's something nearby
    that he doesn't want us finding.
[19:39] THERON
    When the holy sword came up earlier,
[19:42] THERON
    the governor glanced in a certain direction.
[19:46] SILDONIA
    You have sticky fingers and keen eyes, I see.
[19:51] SILDONIA
    But your theory may be on the mark.
[20:09] THERON
    Here we are.
[20:20] GARNIAS
    What happened to all your bravado?
[20:23] KYLE/ID
    He's got as much magic power as they say.
[20:26] KYLE/ID
    And his ability to cast
    without incantations is a pain.
[20:34] KYLE/ID
    Just how many can he fire in a row?!
[20:36] KYLE/ID
    I can't even get close to him!
[20:40] GARNIAS
    Take this!
[20:59] GARNIAS
    A marvelous scream.
[21:01] GARNIAS
    It's time to end this!
[21:06] GARNIAS
    I'll leave your head
    so you may have a proper burial.
[21:44] THERON
    No doubt about it. This is it!
[21:59] THERON
    I found the holy sword!
[23:34] SIGN
    Next Time
[23:34] SIGN
    Duel
[23:35] NA
    Next time: "Duel."