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I was trying to escape from the reality before my eyes

Still not knowing the meaning of freedom

I'm held back by the rules that I cannot see

I want to see what kind of future only I can build for myself

I want to see what kind of future only I can build for myself

I cannot simply stop, so I call upon the hidden sun

I cannot simply stop, so I call upon the hidden sun

GO TO THE LIGHT

I want a burning passion within me that is greater than anyone 's

And have even distant dreams shine forth everywhere

And have even distant dreams shine forth everywhere

GO TO THE LIGHT

I want to embrace a strength that can wipe away all frustrations

Over the many dawns

In order to find out what it is to be me

Precis.

Claude will win.

I understand now that his sword is special.

But a sword is nothing but a tool.

Don't you believe in Claude's abilities?

I want to believe.

But...

You're unsure.

Claude will win.

Because Claude...

...is someone I really love.

Gamzy Sword Shop. Sword: Kohma.

Swordsman, Claude C. Kenni.

Shaizen Sword Shop. Sword: Ohma.

Swordsman, Dias Flac.

3:1

Wh-Why is Dias the swordsman representing Shaizen?!

Has hejoined forces with the enemy?!

3:1

Rena!

I'm sure there's a good reason for this.

You think?

Leave Dias to me.

Please.

Rena!

Rena sure can act strangely.

Let's go.

You‘re going to leave her with him?

I'II eventually see Dias in the armors tournament.

Hey. Who does Rena prefer? Claude or Dias?

The truth is, we're not clear about that.

Yes! I understand! I know how you feel, Claude!

You misunderstand, Ashton.

What are you doing there?!

Why, you're...!

Let's go, Rena.

Rena did?!

I demand an explanation.

We haven't got a clue!

Are you sure Dias attacked you, Mr. Bisque?!

That girl's your friend, right?

I know that she was trying to sneak into the castle.

If you're not being honest with me, I'll have to arrest you all.

Thank you. That's much better.

No problem.

We have done nothing wrong.

She's right! Do I look suspicious to you?

Very much so.

All right. Since you've helped me, I'll trust you.

But I want you to contact me as soon as that girl Rena returns.

All right?

Rena...

You‘re still awake.

Yes.

You want to return to your friends, don‘t you?

I'll only cause them trouble by returning now.

Sorry.

Everything will be settled tomorrow.

Will you be fighting Claude?

Yes.

Rena didn't return last night, did she?

N-No.

Lift your spirits, Claude!

You‘re gonna beat Dias...

...and get back the Ohma, right?

Yeah.

Claude...

Not to worry.

Ifl defeat Dias, the problem's solved right there!

Damn Dias! I'II shred him to pieces!

Who's that?

King Lacour and General Gaizelle.

Look at all that security.

The two rarely make public appearances...

...but they always attend the armors tournament.

There is no higher honor for the champion than...

...to be presented with the award by the great General Gaizelle.

Beautiful weather today, Gaizelle.

Indeed.

Couldn't have asked for better.

We've gone to great lengths this year to gather...

...the best fighters and weapons from across the nation.

I'm sure we‘ll see some very entertaining bouts.

We now commence the Lacour Kingdom Armors Tournament!

First match!

From the white corner, Windsor Gush!

Weapon: Barisword, from Newton Armor Shop.

Black corner!

Dias Flac!

Weapon: Ohma, from Shaizen Sword Shop!

Dias...

Ohma.

That sword belongs to Grandpa!

Begin!

Winner, Dias!

So that's the power of Ohma.

That's not all.

That man and the sword are practically one.

He clearly has the skills of a true swordsman!

He's NOT a true swordsman!

He's teaming up with Shaizen, so he's a bad guy!

Oops.

You're right.

The time has finally come for me to show my true powers.

You shall see for yourselves, the splendid sword dance...

...of Ashton, the Emblem swordsman!

Winner, Ashton!

Ashton!

Congratulations on your victory!

You were so cool!

Or something along those lines.

Huh?

You‘re kidding...

I'm supposed to fight this guy?

Wow! That guy's huge!

He's not a monster, is he?

Th-This is totally unfair!

Begin!

T-Time out!

Ow, Ow... My stomach hurts.

That miso soup with mackerel I had must've...

Ashton! Stop running away! Fight him!

Easy for you to say!

Ashton!

Your moves appear to me like slow motion.

Although you may be from the human world...

...I will not take lightly those who consider me a foe.

You shall blame your bad luck for challenging me to a duel.

I thought I told you.

You appear to me in slow motion.

You're so cool, Ashton!

Ashton‘s been taken over again.

But now, he's got a decent chance at winning.

That was just practice.

This time will be for real.

Hey! Don't get carried away!

Why don‘t you shut up?!

I'm going to destroy that big man!

Cut out that selfish attitude!

Why is Ashton talking to himself?

It appears that Gyoro and Ururun are having an argument.

Blab on as you wish.

I'm going to finish him off with this!

Hey!

Ambassador of ground frozen over...

...free him from his sins with your sudden and severe winds!

Where'd he learn that?!

Stop it! Using that spell here will only lead to trouble!

Combine your various energies to crush all pathetic sinners!

Ice-clad Rage!

Ashton, you fool!

O-Out of bounds!

Both players, disqualified!

How embarrassing.

Well, I wasn't expecting much.

Leave Dias to me.

Rena!

Match seven!

White corner, Claude C. Kenni!

Weapon: Kohma, from Gamzy Sword Shop!

Black corner!

Amon Lau!

Weapon: Skull Breaker, from Barbal Armor Shop!

Claude, please get Ohma back.

Kohma, give Claude the strength he needs.

Claude!

You're awesome! Go and get him!

- Don't you dare lose! - I'll be rooting for you!

Are they your friends?

Uh, yeah.

Begin!

Claude!

Something's on his mind.

It appears that he's not focused on the fight.

Claude...

You think the fact Rena left is bothering him?

Yes.

I can understand how Claude is feeling right now.

But if he can't concentrate on the fight at hand...

...there's no way he can win the match.

Claude...

Not so easy.

This'll finish you!

Claude!

Winner, Claude!

That was awesome!

Rena...

Tell me what's going on.

Why did Dias attack Mr. Bisque?

I knew you'd come to see your friend.

Mr. Bisque?!

I was determined to fight like a champion in front of Precis.

I finally found you.

We've got to get to work now!

Huh? What work?

W-Wait a minute, Mr. Bisque.

Rena's...

We're in the midst of an important plan.

We cannot let anyone who tries to get in our way remain alive!

A monster?!

Yes.

Quite a number of monsters...

...have infiltrated the Lacour Kingdom.

Dr. Leon quickly caught on, and so the monsters captured him.

That's right!

Dr. Leon was a threat to the monsters...

...because of his research on the Sorcery Globe!

Yes.

So it's up to us to rescue Dr. Leon!

But how do you know all that?!

I've checked out most of the suspicious places across the city.

The only other place is the Castle of Lacour.

Are you all right?

I'm not gonna make it.

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

Tell the King of Lacour for me...

...that the Sorcery Globe...

What will you do now?

I'm returning to the tournament.

It‘s the only way to smoke out the culprits who are behind this.

Let's hurry to the Castle of Lacour!

Wait for me!

Kuhazan!

3:1

What's going on here?!

Claude.

Rena! There's no need to answer!

Dias...

Claude!

If you want to know the truth, fight me!

I'll be waiting for you.

We now begin the final match for the championship of the....

...Lacour Kingdom Armors Tournament!

HEART TO HEART

Iwant to turn the switch on to my soul and wipe away my tears

Ican feel the wind blowing freely across my body

I'll take my love and thank you into the future

Who am Isupposed to thank for the miracle of meeting you?

I want to be proud of having someone so important

I want to be proud of having someone so important

Everyone has things that they want to hide

We 're notjust live mannequins, after all

Reality is not a game

You can 't cop out and reset it

I want to turn the switch on to my soul and be happy

I want to embrace kindness as many times as I kiss

Let's all cherish the dreams we have for this town

As yesterday came to nothing, the future is about to begin

However the days go, Iwill continue to live with my eyes wide open

However the days go, Iwill continue to live with my eyes wide open

I'm Rena Lanford.

Why must Claude fight Dias?

Why must the swords of Kohma and Ohma fight each other?

What was that?

There's a terrifying conspiracy behind this tournament?!

General Gaizelle! Show us who you really are!

On the next episode of Star Ocean EX...

..."Leon".

Leon

You're the top scientist in all of Lacour?!

Leon

Leon