# 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."