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You were brilliant, my knight.

[sniffles] Share in my glory,

for it was hard won.

[Xylo grunts softly]

I'd like to speak with you.

Something happened after you defeated the Demon Lord,

and it directly concerns you.

I am not in the mood for all that politicking crap.

Makes sense, but regardless,

I need you to hear me out.

♪

[seagulls squawking]

[indistinct chatter]

[MAN 1] Fresh off the hook!

[MAN 2] No. No more, no more. Please.

[MAN 3] Let's get moving already!

[door shuts]

[KIVIA] Long story short, for the time being,

you and Goddess Teoritta are officially on loan

to the Thirteenth Order of Holy Knights.

We're "on loan"? Like a piece of equipment?

The military and the Temple are still locked in debate,

regarding the goddess' extraordinary standing.

But your incredible feat at the fortress,

it's causing a noticeable sea change.

Xylo, consider this an order.

I want you to keep protecting her.

If that's really what you want...

[TEORITTA] Hm?

It's been ages since we had a day off.

Take us off the front lines for a change.

[KIVIA] That was already the plan.

[XYLO] Huh?

I am deploying your whole hero unit.

You are to protect Goddess Teoritta.

For now, you will be stationed here

in Port City Ioff.

[scoffs] In other words,

this place is more dangerous than a battlefield.

Your assumption's absolutely right.

There is a faction of heretics

who were expelled from the Temple,

and they refuse to accept a new goddess.

They've joined forces with a religious order of assassins.

- They are plotting to kill-- - [XYLO] Enough, tell me later.

[TEORITTA] My knight!

It is your sacred duty to protect me!

Alongside our band of heroes,

we shall savor a moment of respite!

[chuckles]

[paper rustling]

[paper rustling]

[Teoritta snores]

[paper rustling]

- [door slams open] - [Teoritta gasps]

[XYLO] Hm.

♪

[grunts softly]

[Teoritta grunts softly]

Xylo, rumor has it

you dealt some nasty blows to the Blight.

Good to see you too, Jayce.

Also I heard about those three Demon Lords

you erased from existence, though it sounded like

Dotta and Norgalle did all the heavy lifting.

I guess Iblis might be an exception.

Suppose I can accept that was you.

Meanwhile, I killed two of 'em!

[chuckles] Are you sure about that number?

Wasn't Rhyno on the western front with you?

He got nailed for insubordination.

He'll be locked up a long while.

They're housing a penal hero in a prison cell?

Just admit it. I took out two

while you only managed to kill one.

I'm the winner and you're the loser!

Still your wicked tongue!

You are addressing my knight, knave!

I shall not allow you to malign him so!

Guessing you're the goddess?

I hear that thief Dotta found you.

Must be comforting having a puny kid for a bodyguard.

[Teoritta grunts] The sheer insolence on display!

Never have I been subject to such flagrant disrespect!

Easy. Getting angry won't stop him.

And Dotta didn't find her,

he stole the casket she was in from the Holy Knights.

[scoffs] I don't see a big difference.

Like I give a damn about law and order.

You lost. Time to pony up.

Neely will sulk if I make her wait.

[Xylo grunts]

[XYLO] Give my regards to Neely.

[Jayce chuckles]

[door slams shut]

My goodness, what is the matter with that man?

Settle yourself.

That's our unit's dragoon, Jayce.

He's a fool who grew and sold illegal substances.

Drugs strong enough to help dragons.

He was made a hero for that?

[XYLO] That and insurrection.

They say he revolted against the military

in attempt to free their dragons.

Uprisings like that don't usually last a full day,

but Jayce is from a powerful noble family

and dragons love him.

It escalated beyond reason

and was dubbed "Jayce's Revolt."

So I was correct in my prior assessment

that hero types are most eccentric.

Hello.

♪

- [thumps] - [Xylo grunts]

[grunts] Please, let us work through this

like rational adults! With words!

[screams]

It was for your benefit!

Even you have to admit

things would have ended up a whole lot worse

if the Mastibolt cavalry hadn't shown up when they did!

I know, and that's why I'm only gonna hit you twice.

No, Xylo! This is not the time for violence!

Of course it is.

The little rat is keeping something from us.

Me? I wouldn't dream of it!

Oh, there is one little thing.

Frenci did ask to speak with you.

Said she'd murder me

if I didn't make it happen right away.

I fear my hands are tied.

This Frenci, who might she be?

A noble and my former fiancée.

[TEORITTA] Huh?

♪

Xylo, you are such a mess.

[Teoritta grunts softly]

Why are you acting strangely?

Sit down this instant.

How disappointing that you haven't improved

in the slightest.

You were on the level of a fly before,

now a caterpillar.

It's quite grave.

[Xylo sighs]

It wouldn't kill you to be less insulting

with your comparisons.

Oh, dear.

Do flat-landers consider pure fact an insult?

I was merely encouraging you to behave in a manner

that befits a future member of the Mastibolt family.

Chalk it up to a cultural difference.

I'll try to remember that.

It was truly not my intention to cause offense.

Tell me, is she the goddess in question?

[XYLO] Don't glare. You'll scare her.

[TEORITTA] I am not afraid of her whatsoever!

Goddesses have no need of fear!

Indeed. And I'm not glaring, simply looking.

You are called "Frenci," are you not?

Speak truthfully.

What are you to my noble knight?

My former fiancée,

- like I told you. - [Teoritta grunts]

"Former" is inaccurate.

The oath that binds us remains intact, Xylo.

Have you just conveniently forgotten that I'm a hero now?

- We're not allowed to be wed. - [TEORITTA] Mm-hmm.

Legally, I'm not even considered an actual human anymore.

Heed my words, Frenci.

This man is a hero as well as my chosen knight,

and he has irrevocably sworn

to spend the remainder of his days

in reverent adulation of me!

As such, I must regretfully shatter your dream.

He cannot marry you!

Not again. A curious creature has taken a liking to you.

This reminds me

of back when my father's long-eared armadillo

was smitten with you.

Meanwhile, all you got were scratches.

[FRENCI] That was only because a western merchant--

Halt! Injustice!

Recounting your shared history in my presence?

And surely you realize it is the height of disrespect

to compare a goddess to a lowly armadillo!

[FRENCI] As I was saying,

our oath remains, and as such,

I am currently attempting to arrange a pardon for you.

You are? But that's not--

[FRENCI] I will remain in this city for a while yet,

for good reason.

I refuse to return home

until I've located the Demon Blight.

[Teoritta gasps]

[XYLO] What do you mean?

[FRENCI] Precisely what I said.

About a month ago,

the night-gaunt chiefs and I embarked on special maneuvers

to track down a Demon Blight.

A few days ago,

their entire force vanished somewhere near this town.

[XYLO] Vanished?

That's right. It was Demon Blight Number 59,

Spriggan, and I have a theory.

It masquerades as human.

Demon Lords can appear human?

Is that so?

It's a rare trait even among Demon Lords.

Annoying. What a damn headache.

[FRENCI] It's possible it has infiltrated the city by now.

Tread carefully.

The creature has already laid waste

to one of our territories.

Anyhow, this concludes our discussion.

May I ask who has been eavesdropping in the corner?

Sorry, I have to supervise.

It's a rule.

I must ensure there isn't any suspicious activity.

I see. Farewell then.

I suggest you come up with a better excuse next time.

[TEORITTA] I deeply desire to indulge!

Venetim and Dotta told me about it.

The west and north sides of the city

are filled with stalls selling rare goods,

and every bite of food is completely free!

It's only free for someone with sticky fingers like Dotta.

We're not going sightseeing, and that's final.

We're here for a purpose,

to lure out those Temple heretics

who are after you, and arrest them.

Verily, I am well-aware of your noble plan

to protect your goddess!

[sighs] Listen carefully.

The Holy Sword is our secret.

If those Galtuile bastards find out,

our lives will get a lot harder.

There is no need to fret!

For I am a goddess, after all. I know just what to do!

[Xylo sighs]

I'll join you two on your excursion.

I'm prepared to be the goddess' sword and shield,

if need be.

[Teoritta groans]

[XYLO] It's settled.

I wonder who else we should bring along.

[Venetim humming]

[XYLO] Venetim's worthless as a bodyguard.

I can't let Dotta loose in town

unless I tie his hands behind his back.

His Majesty would probably insist

we act as his royal guard.

- As for Tatsuya... - [birds chirping]

[XYLO]... that's a bad idea.

Hate to say it, we're low on options.

♪

[hammering]

- [hammering continues] - [Jayce grunting]

These morons honestly expect me

to keep Neely in this dump? Bastards.

The least they can do is give her enough room

to spread her wings and tail.

I agree, it is critical.

By the way, I have important commander work

that needs tending to, so I'll just take my leave.

Who's the most powerful force in this entire unit?

Without question, it's you and Neely.

In that case, do your part to keep her in prime condition,

and shut your mouth, conman.

Hold on a little longer, Neely.

I'll have a nice bed ready for you soon.

[Neely huffs]

Hm? [chuckles] Don't worry about the other dragons,

I was simply measuring them out of curiosity,

and I didn't take a peek under any of their wings.

You know, I wouldn't dare do that.

Believe me.

[Neely growls softly]

[JAYCE] I've never lied to you...

This could go on for forever.

[VENETIM] I need some help here!

- [crashing] - [Venetim yelps]

Looks like we're down to our last option.

- [bell tolling] - [indistinct chatter]

[TSAV] Take my word for it, bro,

those guys are the absolute worst!

Gwen Mohsa calls itself a "religious order."

I know they raised me and all, but a fact is still a fact.

Even I could always tell they were pure evil.

I'm talkin' human sacrifice,

offering up kids to the goddesses.

And don't get me started on "Holy Communion,"

- which meant-- - Enough already.

[TSAV] Fine.

If he's going to prattle on like that,

why did we even bother with disguises?

On that subject...

[MAN] Hey, wait, wait! Come back!

- [XYLO] Well done. - [KIVIA] Uh?

Brilliant choice to dress as a man.

It's the perfect disguise.

[Kivia grunts softly]

[TEORITTA] Come hither, Xylo!

I wish for us to purchase a keepsake,

in commemoration.

[XYLO] Of what, exactly?

The very first time a great goddess

and her equally great knight blessed these city streets

with their presence.

I should have known.

Well, what do you want?

I insist that we make our selection together!

After all, it is a prize for both of us. [chuckles]

♪

[indistinct chatter]

Perhaps this fabric would suffice.

Behold how it shimmers when held in the light!

I'm guessing that was brought here from the west,

across Korio Bay. They have lots of unique wares.

[TEORITTA] Look, a bracelet!

I dare say that piece is worthy of a goddess.

It looks like jade.

You could buy a house for the same price.

We'd better keep Dotta far away.

I did not inquire about the price.

And this matter does not concern Dotta. Hmph!

Hey, Tsav, what would you do if you were the assassin?

Um, I'd probably mix in with the crowd,

then a little quick slash as I walked past?

Listen well!

Your goddess hereby decrees that you should be giving

your full attention to picking out our keepsake!

[XYLO] Understood.

♪

[XYLO] Finally, something I can appreciate.

Have you chosen?

Never mind.

It's dangerous to give children weapons.

Utter nonsense!

You shall instruct me. Select my blade!

Let's go with...

[Xylo grunts softly]

This one here.

[Teoritta exclaims]

How magnificent.

It is beautiful.

We'll purchase the knife.

And that, too.

You take scrip?

[Xylo grunts]

It's yours. And keep it at the ready.

I shall.

[♪ tense music playing]

- [Teoritta gasps] - [Kivia grunts]

- [assassin screaming] - [crowd gasping]

[chokes]

[woman whimpers]

[woman screams]

[Teoritta gasps softly]

Ooh, lookie here. Spoils of war.

Xylo, switch to the alternate route!

Got it. Let's get moving.

Does that mean the battle is afoot?

[XYLO] Afraid so. We'll call this sightseeing.

What the hell's going on here?

Where are all the Holy Knights?

This is not good.

Something must have happened to them all.

Don't worry. Those guys weren't religious-order assassins,

and it was so obvious they didn't have

any real training under their belts.

Stay sharp.

For all we know, they could be allies of the Demon Blight.

[Xylo exhales] Coexisters.

[KIVIA] Regardless, it's someone who benefits

from the goddess' death.

I didn't think they had infiltrated the military.

[Tsav gasps]

[Tsav grunts]

Freaky! Stay back!

[Tsav gasps]

[Tsav grunts] Who the hell are you?

[Tsav pants]

[TSAV] She's got some filthy tricks, bro.

Real nasty.

This pain is brutal!

They have come. What to do?

Remain here. We'll end this quickly.

♪

[assassin grunts]

[assassin grunts]

- [Kivia grunts] - [XYLO] Stay back.

[both grunts]

[grunts] A seal compound?

Surprise.

Can you fight?

Who do you think you're talking to?

Stay silent and on your guard.

[Xylo grunts]

[MAN] That is quite enough, Shiji Bau.

You're up against the penal hero

who is pacted with a goddess.

Your chances of victory are one in a thousand.

It is time to withdraw.

Are you even listening to me, Shiji Bau?

You amateur, think before you speak.

You cannot just go around saying our names.

Got it, Boojum?

Is that so? I truly had no idea.

I've yet to learn the fine details of the trade.

Given your experience, I hope you'll continue to teach me--

Please hurry up, sir!

Before the Holy Knights show up!

[BOOJUM] Be quiet.

Can you not tell that I am talking to someone?

It's rather rude to interrupt, don't you see?

- [grunts] - [Teoritta gasps]

Remember, we were told to avoid unnecessary casualties.

[BOOJUM] Casualties?

Ah, but I didn't kill him.

That would be uncouth.

You ripped his jaw clean off.

There is something wrong with you.

That much is apparent.

Kivia!

[KIVIA] Niskeph!

[Shiji Bau grunts]

[BOOJUM] Refrain from using lightning staves.

Getting shot in the back...

stings.

[Xylo grunts]

Are you Xylo Forbartz?

As in the infamous penal hero?

Who's asking?

I think she called you "Boojum"?

Did you escape a circus troupe?

[BOOJUM] I did not.

You're quite the exceptional knife-thrower, though.

Perhaps you should have joined a circus troupe.

I did, and for three years to boot.

My specialty was the flying trapeze.

Is that so?

That explains it.

I can assure you without even a sliver of exaggeration

that you're the best I've ever seen.

You have my respect.

Seriously, just stop talking.

Never willingly volunteer information.

A solid point. I am pleased to say

I'm learning a lot from you today.

We're in a real predicament here, guys.

That tricksy broad?

She just so happens to be a world-famous adventurer.

I bet she has an even better kill rate

on her hits than you do.

Probably! But my numbers would be through the roof,

if I weren't such a big old softie.

[Teoritta panting]

Is it time?

Shall I call down a rain of swords?

You'd better not.

Would it not be prudent to do so?

I know how painful it is for a goddess to harm a human.

And I refuse to do that to you.

That is true, yet something is amiss.

I have the strangest feeling that he...

- [whooshing] - Look up, bro! Incoming!

Perfect. Right on cue.

[Teoritta gasps]

[assassins screaming]

[assassin screams] Help me.

[Teoritta gasps]

Well?

We came to this dingy place like you asked.

Now show Neely some gratitude.

Of course. Thank you, Neely.

Thanks, Big Sis Neely! Good work!

[Neely huffs]

Attagirl! We don't deserve your kindness.

And I promise we'll have a day off real soon.

We'll go and fly over the sea tomorrow.

- [Neely grunts] - [Jayce exclaims]

[BOOJUM] How curious.

Seems dragon flames are difficult to endure.

[Xylo gasps]

[BOOJUM] I do not have enough blood.

This was informative.

I will be taking my leave now.

Farewell.

[Kivia grunts softly]

[Tsav grunts]

What's that guy's deal?

No way he should have survived Neely's flame.

Teoritta,

right before you were interrupted,

what were you saying about that man?

It is most difficult to put it to words.

I found that, for some strange reason,

I felt surprisingly unhesitant

when faced with the notion of attacking him.

It is possible,

the man we just fought,

was Demon Lord Spriggan.

[♪ closing theme song playing]