1 00:00:25,079 --> 00:00:29,083 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR Chronicles of the Heroic Knight 2 00:00:29,083 --> 00:00:32,917 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR Chronicles of the Heroic Knight 3 00:01:47,261 --> 00:01:49,695 You insignificant...! 4 00:01:49,764 --> 00:01:52,756 You dare to confuse the Doorway`s heart! 5 00:01:53,301 --> 00:01:59,399 The Doorway must remain pure so she can be offered to Kardis! 6 00:02:00,775 --> 00:02:01,571 Wagnard! 7 00:02:03,945 --> 00:02:10,180 l have come for you, Doorway. Now, let us go to the dark island. 8 00:02:11,452 --> 00:02:14,751 Let us go to where Kardis dwells! 9 00:02:14,822 --> 00:02:16,653 No! Please, let me go! 10 00:02:20,161 --> 00:02:23,096 "Darkness of blackest pitch, l command you!" 11 00:02:23,297 --> 00:02:26,596 "Become a dark shield and repel the silver!" 12 00:02:26,667 --> 00:02:28,032 Spark! 13 00:02:28,102 --> 00:02:30,002 Spark, run! 14 00:02:41,082 --> 00:02:42,174 Spark! 15 00:02:42,683 --> 00:02:47,677 Come, Doorway. Let us be off to the dark island of Marmo! 16 00:02:48,756 --> 00:02:52,385 Spark! Spark! SPARK! 17 00:02:54,161 --> 00:02:54,820 Neese! 18 00:03:19,620 --> 00:03:22,214 Lady Neese... Lady Neese! 19 00:03:47,248 --> 00:03:49,842 What`s the point of even doing this?! 20 00:03:49,917 --> 00:03:50,906 Garrack! 21 00:03:50,985 --> 00:03:53,613 l`m right, aren`t l?! Our enemy is a dark wizard! 22 00:03:54,589 --> 00:03:56,819 Neese has already been taken! 23 00:03:56,891 --> 00:03:58,620 To the dark island! 24 00:03:59,994 --> 00:04:05,296 Dammit! We should join up with the free army and go after her! 25 00:04:05,366 --> 00:04:07,493 What`s the point? 26 00:04:07,568 --> 00:04:12,596 Neese is the "one doorway" needed to resurrect the Destroyer, right? 27 00:04:12,673 --> 00:04:13,799 And that means... 28 00:04:26,988 --> 00:04:28,046 Spark. 29 00:04:28,122 --> 00:04:29,680 Again, l couldn`t protect them... 30 00:04:31,292 --> 00:04:34,659 Not the Soul Crystal Ball, not the Staff of Life... 31 00:04:34,729 --> 00:04:36,720 And not Neese, either. 32 00:04:39,900 --> 00:04:40,696 Neese... 33 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:47,707 Damn it! 34 00:04:47,775 --> 00:04:48,469 Spark! 35 00:04:54,782 --> 00:04:58,218 Spark, hold it! What are you going to do?! 36 00:04:58,285 --> 00:05:01,186 You have to ask?! Go and save Neese, of course! 37 00:05:02,156 --> 00:05:04,249 Go and save her...? 38 00:05:06,761 --> 00:05:07,659 Spark! 39 00:05:07,728 --> 00:05:11,357 lf you go to Marmo without a plan, you`re just going to die uselessly. 40 00:05:13,467 --> 00:05:16,163 You can`t undo what`s already been done. 41 00:05:16,237 --> 00:05:18,330 Just calm down and think this over. 42 00:05:19,874 --> 00:05:21,671 l HAVE thought this through! 43 00:05:21,742 --> 00:05:24,472 lt`s my fault Neese was kidnapped! 44 00:05:24,545 --> 00:05:26,706 Are you saying there`s something else l can do?! 45 00:05:26,781 --> 00:05:27,543 Spark! 46 00:05:30,718 --> 00:05:32,777 l understand how you feel... 47 00:05:32,853 --> 00:05:35,981 ...but you can`t think of a good plan while you`re this angry! 48 00:05:36,691 --> 00:05:40,024 That`s why l`m going ahead with my plans as l`ve made them. 49 00:05:41,195 --> 00:05:44,790 Join up with Prince Reona and retake Rood! 50 00:05:44,865 --> 00:05:48,323 lf we do that, we can cross to Marmo without even wearing our armor. 51 00:05:48,703 --> 00:05:53,163 And how long... How long until we can cross to Marmo? 52 00:05:53,974 --> 00:05:57,535 l don`t know. But right now, it`s the only sure path... 53 00:05:57,611 --> 00:06:00,705 ...towards finally striking back at Marmo. 54 00:06:00,781 --> 00:06:03,215 Even if it is just a small first step. 55 00:06:05,252 --> 00:06:07,447 Tomorrow morning, we leave for Rood! 56 00:06:14,228 --> 00:06:16,458 lf l could, l`d just leave everything... 57 00:06:16,530 --> 00:06:20,557 ...and go running to her! While we do this, Neese is...! 58 00:06:22,069 --> 00:06:22,831 Spark... 59 00:06:23,671 --> 00:06:26,265 But l have to make a decision now! 60 00:06:26,340 --> 00:06:29,400 The most direct step to take for saving Neese! 61 00:06:42,723 --> 00:06:44,554 Where am l? 62 00:07:09,416 --> 00:07:10,440 Spark... 63 00:07:20,060 --> 00:07:21,049 Spark! 64 00:07:24,732 --> 00:07:28,498 "Marfa, great mother of the earth. Grant me your divine protection." 65 00:07:28,569 --> 00:07:32,699 "Let your great power carry me to a place far from here." 66 00:07:42,950 --> 00:07:45,350 The dark god`s power is interfering! 67 00:07:48,088 --> 00:07:50,420 So, little doorway, it seems you`ve awakened. 68 00:07:52,993 --> 00:07:55,860 Welcome, to the dark island of Marmo. 69 00:07:56,497 --> 00:07:57,327 Wagnard! 70 00:07:58,532 --> 00:08:02,593 What`s wrong? You heard the voice of Marfa, didn`t you? 71 00:08:06,073 --> 00:08:11,272 Sadly, you are inside an underground shrine dedicated to Kardis. 72 00:08:12,446 --> 00:08:14,778 You can`t use your powers to return... 73 00:08:14,849 --> 00:08:17,977 ...and the knight who defends you isn`t here, either. 74 00:08:18,052 --> 00:08:24,082 Wagnard... Why are you trying to resurrect the Destroyer?! 75 00:08:24,425 --> 00:08:26,416 Why am l trying to? 76 00:08:27,361 --> 00:08:30,956 For a great man to seek even greater power than what he possesses... 77 00:08:31,031 --> 00:08:33,693 ...is only natural! 78 00:08:35,236 --> 00:08:40,868 lt was for that reason that l took the forbidden spells! 79 00:08:45,179 --> 00:08:47,409 l was cast out of the academy of sages... 80 00:08:47,481 --> 00:08:51,542 ...and endured the torment of the spells l`d taken! 81 00:08:51,785 --> 00:08:56,017 All so l could become a necromancer! A controller of the dead! 82 00:08:56,824 --> 00:09:00,726 A necromancer... You mean...?! 83 00:09:00,794 --> 00:09:02,489 Yes... 84 00:09:04,031 --> 00:09:08,832 lf Kardis is resurrected, all will be consumed in darkness. 85 00:09:08,903 --> 00:09:12,395 People, the land, even monsters! 86 00:09:12,473 --> 00:09:15,772 All will lose their lives when it happens! 87 00:09:18,212 --> 00:09:23,343 But for me, the destruction of everything will be the beginning! 88 00:09:24,351 --> 00:09:27,479 l shall take control of the deceased... 89 00:09:27,554 --> 00:09:30,546 ..and become the lord of the kingdom of the dead! 90 00:09:31,558 --> 00:09:35,688 No... For that reason, you`re doing this?! 91 00:09:35,763 --> 00:09:39,631 You`re planning to destroy all of Lodoss for that?! 92 00:09:40,434 --> 00:09:44,029 l won`t let you do it! Not that horrible thing! 93 00:09:44,104 --> 00:09:46,368 Can you depend on the power of Marfa to stop me? 94 00:09:48,342 --> 00:09:50,401 But you forget. 95 00:09:50,477 --> 00:09:53,241 Within your body is the soul of Naneel... 96 00:09:53,314 --> 00:09:57,307 ...the high priestess of Kardis the Destroyer! 97 00:09:59,086 --> 00:10:01,577 For now, you will stay quietly in that room. 98 00:10:01,655 --> 00:10:04,556 You mind and body kept pure. 99 00:10:04,625 --> 00:10:06,559 So you may be offered as a proper sacrifice... 100 00:10:06,627 --> 00:10:08,288 ...for the rebirth of the Destroyer! 101 00:10:10,864 --> 00:10:14,129 l have to do something! But...! 102 00:10:14,335 --> 00:10:17,930 For now, l must have faith in Marfa`s divine protection. And... 103 00:10:21,208 --> 00:10:22,072 ...in Spark! 104 00:10:48,302 --> 00:10:49,633 Everyone, hang in there! 105 00:10:49,703 --> 00:10:53,537 Once we`re over this hill, we`ll be close to Rood! 106 00:10:53,607 --> 00:10:57,509 Soon l can start the second part of my ballad of the retaking of Kanon! 107 00:10:57,578 --> 00:10:59,944 "The time approached for the free knight`s sword..." 108 00:11:00,014 --> 00:11:02,380 "...to lay low the black knight!" Or something like that! 109 00:11:02,449 --> 00:11:04,246 That would be nice, but... 110 00:11:04,318 --> 00:11:07,048 Sheesh! You`re a permanent grump, you know that? 111 00:11:09,123 --> 00:11:10,454 Parn, look. 112 00:11:14,895 --> 00:11:19,923 l have to keep cool. l`m taking a sure step closer to Neese. 113 00:11:20,701 --> 00:11:23,636 Even if it`s just a small step, it`s still a step! 114 00:11:26,273 --> 00:11:29,538 Whoa! Hey. everyone! Look! 115 00:11:35,716 --> 00:11:37,911 Th- That`s... 116 00:11:37,985 --> 00:11:40,476 Yes. The dark island of Marmo. 117 00:11:45,192 --> 00:11:48,491 There... Neese is on that island! 118 00:12:07,047 --> 00:12:11,746 As Parn joined up with Prince Reona`s forces near Rood... 119 00:12:12,052 --> 00:12:15,681 ...the army of Flaim led by King Kashue set out for Rood as well... 120 00:12:15,756 --> 00:12:18,316 ...to aid in the task of driving... 121 00:12:18,392 --> 00:12:21,384 ...the remaining Marmo from Lodoss`s interior. 122 00:12:46,854 --> 00:12:49,755 And in the holy capital of Valis... 123 00:12:53,961 --> 00:12:57,658 Having swept the Marmo forces from his land in a holy war... 124 00:12:57,731 --> 00:13:00,529 ...King Etoh loudly proclaimed his decision... 125 00:13:00,601 --> 00:13:03,195 ...to meet the Marmo in one final battle! 126 00:13:04,505 --> 00:13:06,871 We have regained the divine protection... 127 00:13:06,940 --> 00:13:08,771 ...of Falis here in our holy city! 128 00:13:09,576 --> 00:13:14,639 But the dark god`s power still threatens Lodoss! 129 00:13:15,716 --> 00:13:17,775 So long as the gods of Light protect us... 130 00:13:17,851 --> 00:13:20,285 ...let us join the battle against our enemies! 131 00:13:20,521 --> 00:13:22,113 Let us smash the dark island... 132 00:13:22,189 --> 00:13:25,056 ...and win true peace for all of Lodoss! 133 00:13:26,593 --> 00:13:29,619 - To Marmo! - Peace for all Lodoss! 134 00:13:32,733 --> 00:13:36,100 Where did l let it all go wrong? 135 00:13:36,737 --> 00:13:39,103 l set the balance of Lodoss. 136 00:13:39,173 --> 00:13:43,542 lt seemed so easy to control the ambitions of kings. 137 00:13:50,617 --> 00:13:51,982 But despite that... 138 00:14:07,868 --> 00:14:13,033 Currently, the Marmo forces hold Rood at four major strongholds. 139 00:14:14,975 --> 00:14:17,500 Once we break their main line... 140 00:14:17,578 --> 00:14:21,275 ...we will have to hit these four strongholds simultaneously. 141 00:14:22,516 --> 00:14:24,245 Otherwise, it`ll be a lot harder... 142 00:14:24,318 --> 00:14:27,253 ...if Ashram manages to concentrate his troops at his mansion. 143 00:14:27,788 --> 00:14:29,881 You`re saying we should hit them hard 144 00:14:29,957 --> 00:14:32,221 while their forces are still divided. 145 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:35,326 ln other words, how we set up our forces... 146 00:14:35,395 --> 00:14:38,626 ...will be the key to winning this battle. 147 00:14:38,699 --> 00:14:43,432 Exactly. The problem will be taking the city`s center. 148 00:14:44,137 --> 00:14:45,229 Your name`s Spark, correct? 149 00:14:45,305 --> 00:14:46,795 Y- Yes, sir? 150 00:14:46,873 --> 00:14:50,604 l was thinking of letting you handle that. How about it? 151 00:14:52,613 --> 00:14:56,242 Your party has a magic user and a priest in it. 152 00:14:56,550 --> 00:14:59,747 No other force has as much power as you. 153 00:14:59,820 --> 00:15:01,811 And they have a shamanist, as well. 154 00:15:01,955 --> 00:15:04,116 Taking the city center? 155 00:15:04,191 --> 00:15:07,183 They`re giving such an important duty to me?! 156 00:15:07,261 --> 00:15:09,058 Since we`ll be passing through the city... 157 00:15:09,129 --> 00:15:11,654 ...it`s better to have smaller numbers and more mobility. 158 00:15:11,732 --> 00:15:13,097 l also agree with this. 159 00:15:13,166 --> 00:15:14,827 l know you can do this, Spark. 160 00:15:14,901 --> 00:15:16,562 Y- Yes, sir! 161 00:15:22,643 --> 00:15:24,201 lt`s a big role to play. 162 00:15:24,278 --> 00:15:26,007 l`m itching to do it! 163 00:15:26,079 --> 00:15:27,910 l`ll do it! Please let me try! 164 00:15:29,483 --> 00:15:33,613 We`ll move by night and attack at first light! 165 00:15:34,388 --> 00:15:36,720 Everyone, prepare for tomorrow`s operation! 166 00:15:48,935 --> 00:15:53,929 Wow, you dwarves really are handy. But what is that thing? 167 00:15:54,007 --> 00:15:56,441 Oh, this? Just a little toy. 168 00:15:56,510 --> 00:15:58,341 A toy? 169 00:15:58,412 --> 00:16:02,508 A projectile weapon. Potentially powerful from the looks of it. 170 00:16:02,582 --> 00:16:06,279 He`s giving it too much credit. l`m not making anything special. 171 00:16:07,454 --> 00:16:10,446 Tomorrow... Tomorrow, if this operation works... 172 00:16:10,524 --> 00:16:13,687 ...the road to Marmo will be open! And once it is...! 173 00:16:13,927 --> 00:16:15,588 What are you thinking about, Spark? 174 00:16:16,330 --> 00:16:20,164 Ryna. Uh, it`s nothing. 175 00:16:20,233 --> 00:16:23,430 l know how you feel, but we should try to be calm here. 176 00:16:24,171 --> 00:16:28,130 Because tomorrow`s operation must be carried out without fail! 177 00:16:28,909 --> 00:16:30,877 Don`t worry. l know that! 178 00:16:31,244 --> 00:16:35,806 l can`t fail again! Because Parn has such faith in me... 179 00:16:35,982 --> 00:16:39,679 ...and because we have to save Neese from the dark island! 180 00:16:40,053 --> 00:16:44,956 So, please! All of you, lend me your strength! 181 00:17:14,521 --> 00:17:16,546 What?! You said Karla?! 182 00:17:16,623 --> 00:17:18,557 Yes. lf the reports we`ve received... 183 00:17:18,625 --> 00:17:22,061 ...from the other parts of Lodoss are true, it must be her. 184 00:17:22,129 --> 00:17:24,893 The Grey Witch has appeared?! 185 00:17:26,199 --> 00:17:29,293 Now, of all times! With the battle for Rood about to begin! 186 00:17:32,806 --> 00:17:37,709 l doubt Karla is allied with Flaim and Valis. 187 00:17:38,311 --> 00:17:41,007 lf she`s made a move here, then... 188 00:17:41,948 --> 00:17:44,416 What does the Marmo council say?! 189 00:17:44,484 --> 00:17:48,318 Sir! Well... A few days ago we received a dispatch saying... 190 00:17:48,388 --> 00:17:53,451 ...we were to defend Rood to the last man. That was all. 191 00:17:55,262 --> 00:17:58,493 How could they say that without telling us their plans? 192 00:17:58,999 --> 00:18:00,933 Very well. Pirotess! 193 00:18:01,001 --> 00:18:01,763 Sir! 194 00:18:01,835 --> 00:18:03,826 Prepare some ships. 195 00:18:04,538 --> 00:18:06,665 As many ships as you can! 196 00:18:08,675 --> 00:18:12,543 lt seems the enemies allied against me aren`t my only concern. 197 00:18:14,114 --> 00:18:16,947 There`s something l must see for myself... 198 00:18:17,017 --> 00:18:17,779 Sir? 199 00:18:18,518 --> 00:18:21,510 Wagnard... What the devil are you up to?! 200 00:18:31,898 --> 00:18:34,867 The ancient kingdom of Kastuul was destroyed... 201 00:18:34,935 --> 00:18:39,031 ...because the sorcerers within it forgot their limits as humans. 202 00:18:39,873 --> 00:18:41,898 But, at this rate... 203 00:18:41,975 --> 00:18:46,969 ...if the light taking root here in Rood breaks through, then...! 204 00:19:17,611 --> 00:19:20,512 Captain, it`s time we got going, too. 205 00:19:24,017 --> 00:19:26,577 lt`s almost time! No matter what happens... 206 00:19:26,653 --> 00:19:30,885 ...l swear l`m going to save you! So please wait for me... 207 00:19:30,957 --> 00:19:32,219 Neese! 208 00:19:42,502 --> 00:19:44,527 Welcome to Lodoss lsland! 209 00:19:44,738 --> 00:19:47,332 And now, what you`ve been waiting for, the second part of the show! 210 00:20:01,788 --> 00:20:02,948 Use this...? 211 00:20:03,023 --> 00:20:07,187 To cross...? lf we fall...that`s it. 212 00:20:14,467 --> 00:20:16,560 After you, please! 213 00:20:26,012 --> 00:20:26,944 Neese?! 214 00:20:27,981 --> 00:20:29,380 Pervert! 215 00:20:30,951 --> 00:20:32,942 l see you haven`t changed! 216 00:20:34,154 --> 00:20:36,315 My brave friend, the knight in training. 217 00:20:36,389 --> 00:20:39,654 You know the speech. Give me the cookies. 218 00:20:39,726 --> 00:20:42,194 lf you don`t give them to me... 219 00:20:42,762 --> 00:20:44,627 ...l cut the bridge`s support ropes. 220 00:20:44,698 --> 00:20:46,529 That isn`t fair! 221 00:20:48,835 --> 00:20:52,396 No! lf you breathe fire, you`ll burn the whole bridge down! 222 00:20:53,173 --> 00:20:54,640 So, what are you gonna do? 223 00:20:54,708 --> 00:20:57,871 Either way is fine with me! Now choose! 224 00:20:57,944 --> 00:21:00,139 l hate to say it, but let`s give him the cookies. 225 00:21:00,213 --> 00:21:02,545 Your safety is more important, Neese. 226 00:21:03,383 --> 00:21:04,645 Hold it, Spark! 227 00:21:04,718 --> 00:21:06,242 Parn, the free knight! 228 00:21:07,854 --> 00:21:09,822 All that running`s wiped me out! 229 00:21:12,058 --> 00:21:14,185 Darn it! lt`s that meddler, Parn! 230 00:21:14,260 --> 00:21:16,194 He`s come to foil my plans again! 231 00:21:16,262 --> 00:21:19,026 Parn! You came to save us! 232 00:21:20,033 --> 00:21:21,091 Uh, no... 233 00:21:22,402 --> 00:21:24,962 l just remembered something important. 234 00:21:25,038 --> 00:21:28,303 Here, Spark, take this-- Whoa! Whoa! 235 00:21:33,246 --> 00:21:35,806 To be continued next week! 236 00:22:58,231 --> 00:23:00,358 The free army begins to close in! 237 00:23:00,433 --> 00:23:03,732 Their goal: to free Kanon from the Marmo! 238 00:23:03,803 --> 00:23:05,202 The free knight and the black knight! 239 00:23:05,271 --> 00:23:07,262 A battle determines the lives of both. 240 00:23:07,340 --> 00:23:10,275 Not only that! lt is a battle to open... 241 00:23:10,343 --> 00:23:12,208 ...the path to the dark island where Neese is held! 242 00:23:12,278 --> 00:23:14,439 l can`t lose! Not this fight! 243 00:23:15,014 --> 00:23:18,279 Next time, on Record of Lodoss War - Chronicles of the Heroic Knight: 244 00:23:18,351 --> 00:23:20,148 "Liberation... A Path Opened."