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Previously on Runes.

We are on the hunt for a fugitive named Osborne

who is accompanied by William of Normandy.

Neel?

Stay out of sight and I'll try to get rid of him.

Hugo?

What are you doing here my lord?

I've been searching for Ulrich.

If you wanted my Lord, I could help you with your search.

If you promise not to say a word about my being here.

I accept. You've got a deal.

I can feel my power growing by the minute.

(man gasps)

Father!

You know the song that Hilda likes to sing?

You won't believe it, but it's about Draupnir!

The nine shards, tear the darkened skies.

What? (yells)

Hugo! Hugo!

(all calling Hugo)

(mystical music)

Hugo!

Hugo!

Algythe, what happened?

Where's Hugo?

I don't, uh...

Tell us he'll come back.

I don't understand what's happening

but Hugo should still be alive on the other side.

At least I hope so.

(both gasp)

We have to find a way to get him out.

We can't abandon him there.

Pass through to the other side.

Perhaps with the right runes, the tree.

Perhaps.

Whatever we were to, no, it was...

He was...

Oh, I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do.

Only an heir of Rollo like Hugo would be able to do this.

Well, we'll find out if this wall can survive my hammer.

No. Huh?

It will not help Turstin.

Wherever Hugo has found himself now,

destroying this wall will do nothing to bring him back.

But where'd he go?

He has gone somewhere we cannot follow.

It's up to Hugo now.

If I hadn't seen it happen with my own two eyes

I would never have believed it.

But there are so many strange goings on.

Hugo truly is special.

There's really nothing to be done.

Algythe please, he might be in danger in there.

We have to help him.

We can only wait.

Perhaps he's with Rollo.

This cave.

The runes on the wall are a source of great magic.

All is possible.

He will need to use all of his cunning and all of his might

but he will come back to us.

I know it.

What is this place?

Alice, Turstin?

Can you hear me?

Wait, that's Yggdrasil.

The land of the goblins?

Nine.

There's nine pillars, just like the legend

of the nine shards.

There must be a link between them.

Nine pillars, nine shards.

What if they hold the key to defeating Loki?

Unless it's some kind of trap.

(sudden ominous music)

(all gasp)

You think that could be Hugo?

You think he's trying to tell us something?

Maybe he's trying to figure out a way back.

Huh?

That's incredible.

I am Hugo, descendant of Rollo.

(deer snorts)

Huh?

(Hugo yells)

I am not your enemy.

What do you want?

Who are you?

(Hugo gasps)

A stone?

What is that supposed to mean?

Loki.

(Hugo laughs)

(deer groans)

(Wace yawns)

Algythe, tell us you found something.

Stop yelling at me or I'll find nothing.

I'm sorry, I just feel so useless.

That's it.

I'm done waiting around.

It will not help Turstin.

How can you say that if we haven't even tried it?

I don't care how strong it is.

It's coming down.

(man gasps)

(Turstin yells) (all gasp)

Hugo!

Oh, Hugo!

(all laugh)

I'm so glad to be back.

I found myself in a world just like ours

but something about it wasn't right.

I saw Yggdrasil and there were nine pillars

standing in front of it.

Hmm.

Nine, just like the nine shards.

I thought the same thing.

And there was a sword engraved on the middle pillar.

I think it's the key to stopping Loki.

Maybe.

Did you see anything else on the other side?

Yes, a stag.

A stag?

Hmm.

A stag as majestic and strong as Sleipnir.

He attacked me the moment I got close to the pillars

but I managed to escape and I brought this back.

(all gasp)

Let me see it.

Ah, it is covered in runic inscriptions.

This knowledge is of great value.

As long as we can decipher it, I'll begin right away.

We can't waste any time.

I can't stay in this cave any longer.

You took forever to get back.

What do you mean, Turstin?

I was only gone for a few minutes.

(all gasp)

No, Hugo, you were gone for an entire day.

We spent the night here

in the cave hoping you would come back.

But that's not... Hugo.

Yet another mystery.

There is much about these runes that we do not understand.

I was gone for a whole night? (gasps)

What?

I promised to meet Neel

at the entrance to the forest today.

You can't just run off now.

We need you.

I won't be gone long.

I've gotta meet him or he'll get suspicious.

And what if he didn't wait for you?

We can't just let him look for Ulrich alone.

If he runs into Loki, he'll be in serious trouble.

I have to lead him away from the wolves.

( Osborne sighs)

(sighs) Okay.

(Loki grunts)

In just a few days

Father will have finally regained his full power.

( Loki continues grunting)

Father, what's happening?

I'm losing control of it.

(Loki screams)

What is it?

What's wrong, Father?

All of this is your fault.

This pitiful human body is so weak.

Soon it will not have enough strength left

to complete the ritual.

I don't understand.

You don't understand anything.

The body weakens.

I can feel its life force crumbling with every second.

Even now, I draw upon the last reserves of strength it has.

If you hadn't foolishly let Rollo's heir get away

we wouldn't be in this mess.

What can we do, Father?

Find me a new, more powerful body.

If the ritual is interrupted, I could die.

We'll begin the hunt.

I know that capturing the heir of Rollo

is beyond your abilities, but do not bring me back

some weakling's body, or nothing on this planet

will save you from my wrath.

You can count on Fenrir and I, Father.

We will not fail you.

(wolf growls)

(woman yells) (man cackles)

Listen to me.

We will prove to Father that he's wrong about us.

We just have to figure out how to capture Hugo.

Alright, let's split up.

We'll have better luck finding someone if we separate.

These days the villagers are afraid

of venturing into the forest.

If you come across anything interesting, you tell me.

Understand? (wolf growls)

He was supposed to meet me here.

Where is he?

(sighs) I guess he's not coming.

My lord!

There you are, finally.

My lord, forgive my late arrival.

My behavior's unpardonable.

Oh, that's enough.

No need for ceremony when it's just us.

We're not at the castle, and I should be thanking you

for guiding me through the forest.

I'd probably never find Ulrich without your help.

It won't be easy.

This forest is actually much bigger

than either of us can imagine.

Finding Ulrich could prove difficult.

We'll find him, Hugo.

I'm certain of it.

I know if Ulrich sees or hears me calling, he'll answer me.

Why don't we start over there?

No, there's no point.

I already checked that way and found nothing.

It's just that that path is much more dangerous.

It's full of wild animals.

Oh, I'm not scared of them.

I have my bow and I can defend myself.

Maybe we should train a little before leaving,

just in case.

Yes, that's a good idea.

I know that you're good with a bow.

You already proved it when you won the archery competition.

I just got lucky.

Wow, bullseye!

My turn.

Guess I'm not as skilled with a bow as you are.

No, you just need some more practice.

The key is controlling your breath.

Try holding your breath right before you fire.

Whoa, thanks, Hugo.

That little trick of yours really works.

I can't wait to show Ulrich what a great shot I am.

Should we train a bit more?

No, it's already late.

Let's continue the search.

You know it's not as easy being a ruler as everyone thinks.

My mother wants me to be a warrior.

Not to mention the next Duke of Normandy.

And you?

Is that what you want?

I mean, to be Duke?

Nobody asks what I think.

I have to obey my mother.

I lost both my parents.

My Father's been gone for so long now,

he wouldn't even remember who I am.

Of course he would.

Nothing's more important than family.

I found a new one with Cecile and Dagmar.

That's like me and Ulrich.

He wasn't just the captain of the guard.

He was more like a Father to me.

Osborne.

Sorry, what did you say?

I didn't really hear you.

Just that I understood.

You know, I never thought I'd become friends

with anyone from a farm.

It's strange.

It's as if we're from the same world.

Not at all.

I mean, we come from very different worlds.

Just look at our clothes

and my manners are hardly worthy of a lord.

(laughs) I suppose not,

but I'm happy to call you my friend.

Ulrich!

Ulrich!

Ulrich!

Not so loud.

These are wolf tracks.

It's dangerous to continue this way, my lord.

We have nothing to fear from a few wolves.

They're no match for me and my bow.

(sighs) In this part of the forest,

things aren't always what they seem, my lord.

What do you mean, Hugo?

Ulrich might not be who you remember.

I mean, that could be the reason why he hasn't returned yet.

Strange things happen to people out here.

Sometimes they forget who they are.

(horse neighs in distress)

Whoa, girl, what is it?

Hey!

(Hugo gasps)

(wolves growl)

We can't stay here, it's dangerous.

We won't turn back because of two little wolves.

I've got this.

No, we have to leave.

There might be others.

There's a whole pack in this part of the forest.

The greater the odds, the greater the glory.

(horse neighs in distress)

The beast is real.

(Fenrir growls)

(horse whinnies) (Hugo yells)

Quickly, my lord.

No, not yet.

I'll bring this foul beast back to the castle.

Then everyone will see what a great hunter I am.

Neel, your hand! (Neel yells)

My bow!

(Fenrir howls)

Hurry, hurry!

They're catching up.

Come on, yeah!

(both grunt)

Neel!

(Neel yells)

(Fenrir howls)

Oh, we're completely surrounded, Hugo.

(Neel yells)

With no bow, we're defenseless.

It'd be useless anyway.

What do you mean?

Have you fought this beast before?

(Neel shouts)

What are you doing?

(Hugo speaking runes)

(wolves growling)

Why are the wolves helping us?

Let's go!

Quick, that way!

All right, we should be safe now.

(sighs) That was a narrow escape.

That wolf is truly a menace.

And what was that thing you were doing?

Me?

Nothing.

Just before the wolves attacked each other.

Oh, that.

That was an old tradition from my village

to drive away wolves.

I'm certain that wolf has something

to do with Ulrich's disappearance.

We must rid the forest of that beast.

My lord, I'm sure you understand

that it's dangerous to go back.

Nevermind that, it's time I prove my worth.

I'll come back with guards and defeat this wolf.

My lord, please, no.

Thank you for your help, Hugo.

But it's my duty to kill that beast and then find Ulrich.

If my Lord would permit me.

Would it not be better to hunt this beast together?

What an excellent idea.

I'll meet you here at the same time tomorrow.

How could you let them get away?

(wolf growls)

(sighs) I'll take care of it myself.

I know of your recent failure, just as I know

it is your brother who's responsible.

No, it's me.

Don't lie.

I sensed when Fenrir lost control of the wolves.

Let me bring you a strong villager as a replacement.

I'm sure it'll suit your purpose. (yells)

You still do not understand.

You leave me with no other choice.

(Hela gasps in pain)

Fenrir!

Wait, Father!

If only you knew how much it hurts me to see you in pain.

(Loki cackles)

Excellent, I can finally complete the ritual.

(Hela screams)

(laughs) Fenrir was attacked by his own wolves?

I wish I'd been there to see that.

(laughs) Hugo, that's fantastic.

You created your own runic spells

by trying out new combinations.

You are making progress.

How did you know what the outcome would be?

Just intuition.

And the antler?

Did you discover anything?

I managed to translate some of the inscriptions,

but others I still cannot comprehend.

(creature gasps) (ominous music)

Wace!

What is it, what's wrong?

Wace, can you hear us?

(gasps) We have to go see the Grand Goblin now.