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That's... They call themselves Shadow Garden. We are Shadow Garden, and you

will stay out of our way.

Iris, Shadow's power is... What's the matter?

We're just getting started.

You. It was you!

What the police? This just happened! They're saying a fight broke out. This

is obviously a terrorist attack!

Is his majesty alright?

We've taken all the guests of honor to safety.

But I seriously doubt that this battle will remain inside the confines of the

stadium. Then I may have to consider declaring martial law.

Where is Perv Asshath currently?

He is traveling to the outskirts of the royal capital.

Judging from his route, we believe he intends to return to the Oriana Kingdom

without stopping at the embassy.

What of the body of King Dierk? It is safely in our custody.

Treat it with the utmost care and respect.

When returning it to Orianna, make sure to go through Marquis Grant.

A leader in the anti-chancellor faction?

But your majesty, wouldn't that risk provoking a civil war?

Our kingdom will need time to fortify itself.

The darkness that has been lurking in the shadows of history since ancient

times has taken on a deeper hue.

We'd be foolish to be unprepared and risk being swallowed up inside it.

You were standing right in front of me.

But just as I can't focus my attention on every single drop of rain, you shift,

and my focus can't tell when you move.

What's the matter?

We're just getting started.

One moment, please.

I would like to join this contest.

A Mithril Blade.

Ancient runes.

An artifact?

Do you think it's underhanded?

No, not at all. But to think you would lean on that crutch.

Shut up!

I'll give you points for the stunning visuals.

It might be just the thing for a festival's protection.

What idiot would do that in the middle of town?

And never mind that. Where did that boy wander off to?

I've escaped, but...

Where am I supposed to go from here? Do I go back to the capital?

Do I join up with the anti-perv resistance?

It seems to me that you have two choices.

I knew it from the beginning.

She has real potential!

Let's continue.

And do try not to fall off, won't you?

What do you mean I have two choices?

The first is to continue your fight alone.

The other is to fight by our side as a member of Shadowgarden.

Now, choose.

First, tell me this.

Do you have any intention of saving the Oriana Kingdom?

We will do nothing to assist you as you are now.

If you wish to save your kingdom, you must show us your worth.

My worth?

Your worth. And the worth of the Orianna Kingdom.

Does the Orianna Kingdom have any chance at all? That depends on you.

Please forgive me father for what I must do.

I pledge to fight alongside you.

Who are you? For the love of God, who are you?

I am Shadow.

This name and this form stand before you on my truth.

Everything else is just a fanciful and fabricated fiction.

My name is Beatrix.

Have we met somewhere before?

Who knows?

I never forget a powerful opponent.

But are you ladies worth keeping in my memory?

Allow me to show you the witch's secret art.

Magic doesn't flow as well through ordinary water What

in the world is happening someone fell in the river

I hope to see you again, mundane.

Not this time.

Very well done.

In sword skill, you're almost as good as we are.

But in all honesty, your use of magic leaves so much to be desired.

Allow me to teach you the correct way Are

both of these women wild

animals I

Cannot be defeated with borrowed

strength Beatrix

Swear I will immobilize him if it costs me my life.

When I do, take him down.

Very well, then. Try and oppose me.

Rock habit all across the capital.

Do you really think I'll let you get away with this?

By now, every knight in the city will have been mobilized.

Everyone in the capital.

Everyone in the entire kingdom of Midgar is your enemy.

There's nowhere left for you to run!

Run away?

Who's running?

Running where?

Why would I run?

What is this?

No, it can't be.

It's too...

Playtime

is now over.

Doing this isn't going to help anything.

Maybe that's what you'll tell me.

But I will not stop.

I will continue down this path.

Even if I were to die now and then end up reborn.

I'll know.

I will choose the same path again.

Now observe, ladies, and witness for yourselves my earth shattering,

my sky rending, supremely ultimate, almighty, and

unparalleled attack!

This time it really is just for show

He

just

went away

The demon who appeared in the royal capital was repelled by Princess Iris

and Beatrix, the goddess of war.

But no clues have been found in regard to the whereabouts of Princess Rose, now

guilty of killing her father, King Geerk of Orianna.

Much remains unknown about the secret society, Shadowgarden, that aligns

itself with the demon.

The Night Order has rallied all of its forces to apprehend the man they see as

the principal offender.

How could you let this happen, disgraceful?

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me. But sir, as long as the royal family is in the cult's

clutches, the girl can't just disappear without a trace.

Now that Orianna has lost its king, the nation will be in turmoil.

She won't be able to ignore that.

She's sure to come back. And when she does... I hope you are right. Try not to

disappoint me yet again, perv asshat.

Yes, sir.

You can't expect me to stay in this lousy city. I'm out of here. Oh, yeah?

So you're skipping town.

Where could you possibly go next?

I'm not skipping town. I'm moving on. Honestly, you're better off not

obsessing over it. There are many entities that mortals cannot hope to

rival. What's more, you are still very young, so... Don't worry.

The thing is, I'm not capable of staying still.

I understand.

I never found who I was looking for.

Nothing really worked out for me.

But there were some nice... I just have to take my time and keep trying.

So as you can see, our plan is to blue sky several points of concern and commit

to maximizing our benefits using a limited budget.

The Knight Order is hopelessly and frantically searching for Lord Shadow.

That is precisely what Lord Shadow wanted.

He's brilliantly acting as a decoy to distract the Midgar Kingdom.

This is to prevent them from getting involved with Orianna.

Are we in full communication with the other side? Yes.

Lady Ata has worked that all out.

Worked it all out?

Perhaps we should move up the rendezvous.

We have to do our absolute best work ever for Lord Shadow.

Agreed. All necessary preparations are complete, Lady Epsilon.

Lord Shadow is actively involving himself now. Let us hurry to tie up the

loose ends.

We'll send more personnel to investigate and keep a close eye on the major

corporate alliance. How long are we going to be using temporary school

buildings? Hey, have you heard? The school reconstruction is getting funding

from Mitsugoshi. Do you think we'll get new uniforms along with the new

building? Oh, hey, whatever happened to Skel? I'm not really sure.

He said something about taking a long-term job.

But the new school term just started.

Damn it all!

When the hell am I- ever gonna get off this boat and back on land pay attention

you greenhorn something's got your line i'm sorry sir i'm really sorry i promise

i'll pay more attention i feel a storm is brewing but forget scale i can't

believe what happened to the busheen festival what happened you know the

demon shadow demon shadow i only saw it on my way back from visiting my family

but there was that glow of a magical energy covering the whole capital it was

terrifying Like the gates of hell had just sprung open. Oh, man.

I'm so sad I was outside it. I wish I'd been in the city. All those frightened

damsels and this... Guess I was a little too conspicuous. ...from a strong man.

I'd do this with them and that.

I need to keep things more in the shadows.

So you see, since Claire did win the championship, we should celebrate.

Listen to you, such a caring father.

Baron Kagano's domain.

Kagano.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

From here on out, we go by foot.

A dark knight should be able to make it by nightfall. By nightfall?

Starting now?

Past that mountain, through the Therian Throat territory, and deeper into the

woods.

So magical beasts infest this region?

When he visited these mountains he battled the mist dragon what happened

After he defeated the dragon he was dubbed ruler of this realm and then

bathed in dragons breath

Is

this the ancient capital of Alexandria our base of operations

This is where Shadow Garden... Lambda.

We have a new recruit. Please train her.

Yes, Lady Alpha. The rest all depends on you.

Show us your power.

Number 664 and number 665.

You called for us, ma'am?

We have a new recruit.

I am putting her in your squad.

Number 666.

While you're here, that number will be your name. Number 666.

You are now nothing. A nobody.

You will cast away your name, clothing, everything and you will become a pure

soldier.

Was I not clear when I said cast away everything?

I have achieved my purpose.

Everything is as I wish it.

I lurk in the darkness, yes, merely doing what must be done.

The hour of awakening is at hand.

There is little time remaining.

Only...

Yeah, I think I'm gonna do it like that next time