1 00:00:25,313 --> 00:00:29,317 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR Chronicles of the Heroic Knight 2 00:00:29,317 --> 00:00:33,151 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR Chronicles of the Heroic Knight 3 00:02:01,409 --> 00:02:02,603 Lady Neese! 4 00:02:02,677 --> 00:02:04,577 Wh- What`s going on?! 5 00:02:23,130 --> 00:02:26,099 Now, come with me, Doorway. 6 00:02:29,637 --> 00:02:30,729 NO! 7 00:02:37,545 --> 00:02:40,275 lt is your destiny. 8 00:02:44,752 --> 00:02:46,276 NO!!! 9 00:02:49,790 --> 00:02:51,121 Neese! 10 00:02:51,192 --> 00:02:53,387 This is...the dark nightmare! 11 00:02:57,798 --> 00:03:02,030 The gods led me here... l`m following a dark nightmare. 12 00:03:06,874 --> 00:03:08,000 Damn it...! 13 00:03:18,319 --> 00:03:22,415 "God of war! Give peace to this person`s heart!" 14 00:03:22,490 --> 00:03:24,890 "Manna of all creation! 15 00:03:24,959 --> 00:03:27,621 "Free this holy girl from this dark covenant!" 16 00:03:46,681 --> 00:03:48,046 Neese! 17 00:03:55,289 --> 00:03:56,187 What`s going on?! 18 00:03:56,257 --> 00:03:57,724 Spark! 19 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:09,060 So, they used their powers to interfere! 20 00:04:09,804 --> 00:04:12,602 Heh... But it doesn`t matter. 21 00:04:12,673 --> 00:04:16,769 l already possess the Soul Crystal Ball. 22 00:04:18,813 --> 00:04:23,648 When the two keys are gathered, we will meet again. 23 00:04:32,226 --> 00:04:34,990 Lock the fortress gates! Split the knights into two teams... 24 00:04:35,062 --> 00:04:37,087 ...and send them into the desert to scout the area! 25 00:04:45,072 --> 00:04:48,371 The intruder may have been a Dark Elf looking to avenge his comrades. 26 00:04:49,076 --> 00:04:53,035 You`d all better not move from here. Leave the rest to us. 27 00:04:54,382 --> 00:04:55,974 Like he knows what he`s talking about... 28 00:04:56,050 --> 00:04:59,315 No Dark Elves did this! 29 00:05:06,761 --> 00:05:10,857 Anyway, we`ll get nothing done just standing around here. Ryna? 30 00:05:10,931 --> 00:05:12,057 Forget it. 31 00:05:12,833 --> 00:05:15,996 The one who did this is nowhere near us. 32 00:05:16,070 --> 00:05:19,471 As Leaf said, the enemy isn`t a Dark Elf. 33 00:05:19,540 --> 00:05:22,771 But l don`t think they`ll attack again anytime soon. 34 00:05:24,111 --> 00:05:25,942 So, for now... 35 00:05:27,581 --> 00:05:28,980 Aldo? 36 00:05:29,050 --> 00:05:31,041 The dark nightmare... 37 00:05:31,285 --> 00:05:34,083 That`s what l heard you say. 38 00:05:34,155 --> 00:05:37,352 Aldo, you know what`s going on here, don`t you? 39 00:05:39,660 --> 00:05:41,594 Then tell us what it is, Aldo! 40 00:05:41,662 --> 00:05:45,496 Why did this happen to Neese?! Just what`s going on here?! 41 00:05:45,566 --> 00:05:48,228 No... lt`s just that... 42 00:05:56,210 --> 00:05:57,336 Aldo! 43 00:05:57,978 --> 00:06:02,005 All... All right. But brace yourselves! 44 00:06:03,284 --> 00:06:06,947 Once you all know the truth, there`s no going back! 45 00:06:08,189 --> 00:06:10,714 Heh, what`s that mean? 46 00:06:11,625 --> 00:06:13,593 The truth is... 47 00:06:17,064 --> 00:06:19,032 Wh- What did you say?! 48 00:06:19,100 --> 00:06:22,797 The stolen crystal ball is a key to reviving Kardis the Destroyer?! 49 00:06:22,870 --> 00:06:24,428 Yes, that`s correct. 50 00:06:24,505 --> 00:06:27,372 Kardis is the goddess of destruction, 51 00:06:27,441 --> 00:06:29,909 born to destroy the entire world! 52 00:06:29,977 --> 00:06:33,242 lf she`s revived, this won`t just be like the chaos of another war! 53 00:06:33,314 --> 00:06:37,648 All of Flaim and even Marmo will be destroyed by that dark power! 54 00:06:37,718 --> 00:06:40,016 l didn`t think we were after ordinary treasure... 55 00:06:40,087 --> 00:06:42,021 ...but l never thought it was anything as big as THlS! 56 00:06:42,089 --> 00:06:44,182 There`s an old legend: 57 00:06:44,258 --> 00:06:49,252 "Two keys, one door, and Kardis shall awaken once more." 58 00:06:49,864 --> 00:06:51,957 What`s that supposed to mean? 59 00:06:52,032 --> 00:06:55,331 lt means when two special objects for Kardis`s advent are gathered... 60 00:06:55,402 --> 00:06:58,496 ...and a special sacrifice is made... 61 00:06:58,572 --> 00:07:02,008 ...the goddess of destruction shall be reborn. 62 00:07:02,076 --> 00:07:05,136 One of the objects is the Soul Crystal Ball... 63 00:07:05,212 --> 00:07:08,511 ...which has the power to resurrect the dead. 64 00:07:08,582 --> 00:07:10,812 The other is the Staff of Life, 65 00:07:10,885 --> 00:07:13,718 which is able to heal all wounds on a body. 66 00:07:14,522 --> 00:07:18,151 And what about the special sacrifice to revive Kardis? 67 00:07:18,626 --> 00:07:21,561 That must be the one into whom has been reborn the soul... 68 00:07:21,629 --> 00:07:25,087 ...of Naneel, the high priestess of the Destroyer... 69 00:07:25,166 --> 00:07:27,464 ...who was killed by the Six Heroes. 70 00:07:27,535 --> 00:07:31,972 Lady Neese`s mother, Lady Leylia, is the reincarnation of Naneel. 71 00:07:34,909 --> 00:07:38,037 Two keys and one door... 72 00:07:38,112 --> 00:07:42,640 You`re saying that`s what the dark wizard Wagnard is after? 73 00:07:42,716 --> 00:07:45,617 Wagnard... The dark nightmare... 74 00:07:47,488 --> 00:07:51,083 Hold on a minute here. So why`s he after Neese? 75 00:07:51,158 --> 00:07:54,753 lf what you just said is true, shouldn`t he be after Leylia? 76 00:07:55,429 --> 00:08:00,332 That`s what everyone assumed at the beginning. However... 77 00:08:01,535 --> 00:08:06,302 The sacrifice`s blood must be young and pure for this to work. 78 00:08:07,241 --> 00:08:11,905 When Lady Leylia gave birth to a child, she became unsuitable for it. 79 00:08:13,914 --> 00:08:15,404 Also... 80 00:08:15,683 --> 00:08:20,347 As her only daughter, she shares the blood of her mother. 81 00:08:21,021 --> 00:08:23,512 Th- Then you mean... 82 00:08:23,591 --> 00:08:25,286 Yes. l am the one. 83 00:08:29,263 --> 00:08:32,096 l am "The Doorway". 84 00:08:33,868 --> 00:08:36,996 Knowing this, Lady Neese set out on her own... 85 00:08:37,071 --> 00:08:39,801 ...so that she could stop the Destroyer from being reborn! 86 00:08:39,874 --> 00:08:43,310 Prepared to battle the most merciless of dark sorcery... 87 00:08:43,377 --> 00:08:47,143 This... This young girl who has committed no sin of her own! 88 00:08:48,549 --> 00:08:50,608 lt...can`t be... 89 00:09:11,839 --> 00:09:15,707 Does hearing all this so suddenly shock you, Master Spark? 90 00:09:15,776 --> 00:09:19,337 Yeah... Uh, l mean, no! l mean... 91 00:09:21,548 --> 00:09:26,508 lt`s all right. l was shocked, too, when l first learned about this. 92 00:09:26,587 --> 00:09:28,214 But... 93 00:09:28,289 --> 00:09:30,257 l... l`m sorry! For us-- 94 00:09:30,324 --> 00:09:34,784 No, for my not getting the Soul Crystal Ball back. 95 00:09:34,862 --> 00:09:37,057 Master Spark, that wasn`t your fault. 96 00:09:37,131 --> 00:09:38,928 Uh, look... 97 00:09:38,999 --> 00:09:40,899 Just call me Spark, okay? 98 00:09:43,971 --> 00:09:48,169 Just Spark, then. Don`t torture yourself over this. 99 00:09:48,242 --> 00:09:50,733 This is the fate that has been granted to me. 100 00:09:50,911 --> 00:09:53,778 Even if the crystal ball hadn`t been stolen... 101 00:09:53,847 --> 00:09:56,077 ...this still would have happened to me. 102 00:09:56,150 --> 00:09:59,847 B- But your enemy is a dark wizard! 103 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:02,286 You can`t fight someone like that head on! 104 00:10:02,356 --> 00:10:05,757 You should go someplace safe and hide, instead! 105 00:10:06,627 --> 00:10:09,391 You saw it yourself. No matter where l am... 106 00:10:09,463 --> 00:10:13,399 ...l can never be out of Wagnard`s reach. So why try? 107 00:10:16,537 --> 00:10:18,528 lt`s all right. 108 00:10:18,605 --> 00:10:21,733 Besides, the battle isn`t decided yet. 109 00:10:23,110 --> 00:10:27,410 l was thinking of going to make sure the Staff of Life was safe. 110 00:10:27,681 --> 00:10:29,774 The Staff of Life?! 111 00:10:29,850 --> 00:10:32,751 Of course! lf they can`t get the other implement... 112 00:10:32,820 --> 00:10:35,880 ...then Neese`s being the doorway wouldn`t matter! 113 00:10:35,956 --> 00:10:40,086 l believe the Staff of Life is in the temple of Falis in Valis. 114 00:10:41,295 --> 00:10:45,288 lf it`s protected by the holy royal temple knights, then surely... 115 00:10:45,366 --> 00:10:46,856 Valis... 116 00:10:56,010 --> 00:10:59,502 HUH?! We`re setting out again?! 117 00:11:01,048 --> 00:11:04,347 Of course we are! Now that we know the crystal ball isn`t here... 118 00:11:04,418 --> 00:11:06,613 ...there`s no point just hanging around! 119 00:11:08,255 --> 00:11:10,246 Besides, there`s this! 120 00:11:10,491 --> 00:11:13,824 The dispatch from King Kashue to King Etoh of Valis. 121 00:11:15,929 --> 00:11:19,092 lt`s the least l can do for Neese now. 122 00:11:20,534 --> 00:11:22,900 All right, let`s make preparations at once! 123 00:11:22,970 --> 00:11:26,235 We have a vital duty to get this dispatch to Valis! 124 00:11:28,675 --> 00:11:32,634 Actually, going to Valis is a good idea. 125 00:11:32,713 --> 00:11:37,082 lf we`re lucky, we may find the one with the crystal ball there. 126 00:11:38,152 --> 00:11:39,619 What do you mean? 127 00:11:39,686 --> 00:11:44,680 Simple. The crystal ball`s already been handed over to a courier. 128 00:11:45,559 --> 00:11:48,858 The fastest way for him to get it to Marmo... 129 00:11:48,929 --> 00:11:53,332 ...is to get a ship at the port of Rood in Kanon. 130 00:11:54,735 --> 00:11:57,636 Since Kanon is still occupied by the Marmo... 131 00:11:57,704 --> 00:12:00,036 ...that would also be the safest way. 132 00:12:00,941 --> 00:12:03,933 Of course, anybody could figure that plan out, right? 133 00:12:04,011 --> 00:12:07,777 And, naturally, Flaim`s forces have covered the roads to Kanon. 134 00:12:08,649 --> 00:12:13,746 Which means a professional bag man will take the back door out of here. 135 00:12:14,888 --> 00:12:17,755 The only way to reach Marmo is by the sea. 136 00:12:17,825 --> 00:12:21,226 And if you can`t use Rood to get a ship... 137 00:12:22,096 --> 00:12:24,462 Of course! You`d have to go to the port of Roid in Valis! 138 00:12:25,432 --> 00:12:28,595 Exactly. Excellent possibility for us, don`t you think? 139 00:12:28,669 --> 00:12:30,796 Heh, sharp as ever, l see. 140 00:12:30,871 --> 00:12:32,429 What`s that supposed to mean? 141 00:12:34,108 --> 00:12:36,941 You`re right! We still have a chance left! 142 00:12:37,711 --> 00:12:40,145 Thank you. Thank you, Ryna! 143 00:12:40,214 --> 00:12:44,173 Please, you really don`t have to thank me. 144 00:12:44,251 --> 00:12:47,778 Jeez, l`ve never had such a naive commander! 145 00:12:47,855 --> 00:12:51,586 So, that means our chief problem is that dark wizard. 146 00:12:53,360 --> 00:12:57,091 He can appear anywhere we go, right? 147 00:12:57,698 --> 00:13:00,667 lf he targets us while we`re traveling... 148 00:13:00,734 --> 00:13:03,828 No, we won`t have to worry about him for a while. 149 00:13:07,107 --> 00:13:11,407 l`ve heard that, long ago, the master wizard Ralkas... 150 00:13:11,478 --> 00:13:14,470 ...cursed the dark wizards as punishment for staining... 151 00:13:14,548 --> 00:13:17,642 ...their hands with the practice of forbidden black magic. 152 00:13:19,987 --> 00:13:22,820 Since then, when they use magic... 153 00:13:22,890 --> 00:13:26,485 ...they must endure terrific pain in their entire body. 154 00:13:30,797 --> 00:13:33,061 But, the guy just... 155 00:13:33,133 --> 00:13:37,399 He cast that spell despite the pain it caused him. 156 00:13:37,471 --> 00:13:41,168 To have that level of will means he is no ordinary man. 157 00:13:41,642 --> 00:13:44,338 But for even a dark wizard like him... 158 00:13:44,411 --> 00:13:47,380 ...to have performed the spell like we saw last night... 159 00:13:47,447 --> 00:13:50,541 ...means we won`t be hearing from him again for a while. 160 00:13:51,518 --> 00:13:54,681 And even if he does appear again, when that happens... 161 00:13:56,490 --> 00:13:59,288 ...l`ll protect Neese with my own hands! 162 00:13:59,359 --> 00:14:01,486 Whoa! lsn`t he cool?! 163 00:14:01,562 --> 00:14:04,554 l won`t let him sacrifice Neese to revive the Destroyer! 164 00:14:04,631 --> 00:14:08,567 Especially since Neese is one of our friends now! Right? 165 00:14:14,208 --> 00:14:15,675 All of you... 166 00:14:15,742 --> 00:14:19,007 Heh! This is one hell of a thing to have happen! 167 00:14:19,079 --> 00:14:21,206 l got a bad feeling about this... 168 00:14:21,281 --> 00:14:23,374 ...when they sent me to protect this hot-headed captain! 169 00:14:23,450 --> 00:14:27,716 Oh? Are scared now because you`re facing a dark wizard, 170 00:14:27,788 --> 00:14:29,585 Mr. Blue Meteor? 171 00:14:29,656 --> 00:14:32,147 Don`t be stupid! That`s not the point! 172 00:14:32,626 --> 00:14:35,220 l see my missions through, no matter what! 173 00:14:40,234 --> 00:14:43,692 Well, now that we`ve decided, give us your orders! 174 00:14:43,770 --> 00:14:44,998 Captain! 175 00:14:46,740 --> 00:14:50,107 All right, everyone, let`s go! To the holy kingdom of Valis! 176 00:14:57,150 --> 00:15:00,677 With hope and great trepidation mixing within him... 177 00:15:00,754 --> 00:15:05,350 ...Spark and the others set out for the holy kingdom of Valis. 178 00:15:05,425 --> 00:15:09,225 At the same time, hoping to free Kanon from Marmo control... 179 00:15:09,296 --> 00:15:11,696 ...Parn and Deedlit were riding to 180 00:15:11,765 --> 00:15:13,995 the secret base of Kanon`s free army. 181 00:15:22,809 --> 00:15:25,607 Come on, we`re here. That`s our base. 182 00:15:25,679 --> 00:15:27,704 The hidden fortress of Kanon`s free army. 183 00:15:29,016 --> 00:15:31,507 Huh? What`s...? 184 00:15:40,027 --> 00:15:44,555 When l heard there was a secret army taking on the Marmo... 185 00:15:44,631 --> 00:15:47,759 ...l expected a fortress that looked a little more impressive. 186 00:15:50,871 --> 00:15:53,499 lt may as well be a bandit hideout! 187 00:15:55,442 --> 00:15:59,344 Guess there won`t be any big welcome feast for us tonight. 188 00:15:59,413 --> 00:16:03,349 We`re at war here, and this lS Marmo territory. 189 00:16:03,417 --> 00:16:05,044 Don`t be so quick to put us down! 190 00:16:05,118 --> 00:16:08,417 Really. You wanted to come along, remember? 191 00:16:08,488 --> 00:16:11,184 You can always go back home by yourself if you want. 192 00:16:11,558 --> 00:16:15,858 Huh? Sheesh, l guess the elf princess is mad at me... 193 00:16:15,929 --> 00:16:18,523 ...for getting in the way of her having a romantic trip for two. 194 00:16:18,598 --> 00:16:20,566 Maar...! 195 00:16:31,545 --> 00:16:32,341 Oh! 196 00:16:32,546 --> 00:16:34,207 Parn! Deed! 197 00:16:34,681 --> 00:16:36,046 lt`s been a while, Hobb. 198 00:16:36,116 --> 00:16:37,208 Are you well? 199 00:16:37,284 --> 00:16:40,811 Huh? l don`t believe it! Hobb, it`s you! 200 00:16:40,887 --> 00:16:43,355 Maar? What are you doing here? 201 00:16:45,158 --> 00:16:47,991 With Kanon trapped in the dark shadow of Marmo... 202 00:16:48,061 --> 00:16:51,997 ...the legendary free knight Parn rises to save it! 203 00:16:52,933 --> 00:16:56,300 You can`t ask for a better beginning for a saga! 204 00:16:56,370 --> 00:16:58,065 Typical... 205 00:16:58,138 --> 00:17:01,574 l thought you were on a quest to find true heroes, Hobb. 206 00:17:03,510 --> 00:17:07,139 And it led me back to the same place. 207 00:17:07,214 --> 00:17:11,241 Now, get inside. Everyone`s been awaiting your return. 208 00:17:16,223 --> 00:17:19,351 Has there been any movement since l left? 209 00:17:19,426 --> 00:17:24,830 The villages remain the same. But there`s been disturbing news. 210 00:17:24,898 --> 00:17:26,490 Disturbing news? 211 00:17:26,566 --> 00:17:29,262 The Marmo Council seems to have decided the occupied territories... 212 00:17:29,336 --> 00:17:32,601 ...shouldn`t be ruled by Rabido as his own personal dictatorship. 213 00:17:32,672 --> 00:17:36,005 lt seems they`ll be dispatching a new governor very shortly. 214 00:17:38,044 --> 00:17:41,445 l doubt the peoples` anger towards the Marmo will disappear... 215 00:17:41,515 --> 00:17:44,814 ...just because they`re sending in a new governor, but still... 216 00:17:44,885 --> 00:17:48,912 But getting a new governor changes the nature of the battle. 217 00:17:48,989 --> 00:17:52,789 Anyway, Prince Reona is waiting to give you more details on this. 218 00:17:52,859 --> 00:17:54,850 Right. l understand. 219 00:17:56,963 --> 00:17:58,897 Prince Reona? 220 00:17:58,965 --> 00:18:00,899 The leader of the free army. 221 00:18:00,967 --> 00:18:04,698 The rightful crown prince of the kingdom of Kanon. 222 00:18:05,605 --> 00:18:11,407 That`s great... A new hero fighting for the future of Lodoss. 223 00:18:14,214 --> 00:18:17,149 My poet`s blood is boiling! 224 00:18:38,738 --> 00:18:41,707 My treasures are beautiful no matter how many times l look at them. 225 00:18:46,613 --> 00:18:48,877 Precious gems are like fine food to me! 226 00:18:48,949 --> 00:18:53,443 This is why l never want to stop being the governor here! 227 00:19:00,427 --> 00:19:03,521 Hey! Bring me some more wine! 228 00:19:43,336 --> 00:19:45,634 Welcome to Lodoss lsland! 229 00:19:45,705 --> 00:19:48,139 And now, what you`ve been waiting for, the second part of the show! 230 00:19:53,313 --> 00:19:56,146 Okay, to bring you all up to date on things... 231 00:19:56,850 --> 00:19:59,512 We`re STlLL wandering around in that dungeon... 232 00:19:59,986 --> 00:20:02,216 Wow, it`s been a whole week since last time. 233 00:20:02,289 --> 00:20:04,120 Spark has no sense of direction. 234 00:20:04,591 --> 00:20:06,821 Th- That`s not fair! 235 00:20:07,727 --> 00:20:09,661 lf l knew this was gonna happen, l`d have stayed in Flaim... 236 00:20:09,729 --> 00:20:12,926 ...and gone on dates with all the hot babes there! 237 00:20:14,301 --> 00:20:16,166 This is no time to be blowing your nose! 238 00:20:16,937 --> 00:20:18,461 Who are you?! Show yourself! 239 00:20:18,538 --> 00:20:20,403 COOL...dialogue at least... 240 00:20:28,081 --> 00:20:30,641 Running away is really embarrassing, Spark! 241 00:20:30,717 --> 00:20:32,344 That voice... Could it be...? 242 00:20:32,419 --> 00:20:33,579 Parn, the free knight? 243 00:20:33,653 --> 00:20:35,712 Bingo! You got it! 244 00:20:35,789 --> 00:20:39,088 l`ve been wandering around this stupid place for a MONTH now! 245 00:20:41,061 --> 00:20:44,792 We`re starving! Give us something to eat! 246 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:49,200 Anyway, this is part of being a knight. 247 00:20:49,269 --> 00:20:55,139 A knight can`t ever lose his cool, even when things are bad. 248 00:20:55,208 --> 00:20:57,802 You`re not exactly convincing me... 249 00:20:57,877 --> 00:20:58,901 Still, l`m so happy! 250 00:20:58,979 --> 00:21:02,346 You were worried and came to see if l was all right! 251 00:21:03,049 --> 00:21:04,573 Check it out! There`s a camera over there! 252 00:21:04,651 --> 00:21:06,118 Lucky! 253 00:21:06,286 --> 00:21:09,187 l`ve tried to follow all of your advice. 254 00:21:09,255 --> 00:21:12,486 Like, no matter what plan l try, l shouldn`t get careless. 255 00:21:12,559 --> 00:21:17,326 l`m going to complete this mission and become a great knight! 256 00:21:20,033 --> 00:21:22,194 So, from now on, l`ll be...fighting for... 257 00:21:22,268 --> 00:21:25,135 Huh? Parn! Deed! What are you doing? 258 00:21:25,839 --> 00:21:26,828 Hi there! 259 00:21:26,906 --> 00:21:31,707 l think they just want to get on TV as much as possible now. 260 00:21:32,112 --> 00:21:34,012 Would you two cut it out?! 261 00:21:34,614 --> 00:21:36,479 This is OUR part of the series! 262 00:22:59,399 --> 00:23:03,028 The free army rises to save Kanon and smash the Marmo! 263 00:23:03,103 --> 00:23:06,436 As we begin the battle, the Black Knight... 264 00:23:06,506 --> 00:23:08,940 ...we last saw at Fire Dragon Mountain reappears... 265 00:23:09,008 --> 00:23:10,168 ... with a new ambition! 266 00:23:10,243 --> 00:23:14,270 The man who wields the cursed sword...Ashram! 267 00:23:14,347 --> 00:23:17,839 Next time, on Record of Lodoss War - Chronicles of the Heroic Knight: 268 00:23:17,917 --> 00:23:20,215 "An Old Enemy... Reunion With the Black Knight."