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Ars Louvent Age 11

That can't be!

My father is...

Yes, I'm afraid so.

His condition has worsened severely.

It would be wise to prepare for the worst.

I've yet to repay him for all he's done for me.

Please, give me more time!

Castle Arcantez

Governor!

Damn!

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Episode 6 The Face of a Warrior

I heard the governor of Missian was assassinated.

Rosell, what do you expect to happen next?

A terrible war will occur very soon.

I see.

With the governor gone, the succession dispute will finally reach its boiling point.

The heads of each district in Missian will be forced to side

with either the elder brother, Couran, or the younger, Vasmarque.

The head of Canarre District, Lord Lumeire, will likely choose the elder brother, Couran.

When he does, Lamberg will follow.

Is that understood?

Yes, sir.

Rietz, I anticipate a summons from Lord Lumeire shortly.

Have our forces ready to move at any minute.

Yes, my lord.

I'll make my own prepara—

Father!

A letter has arrived from Lord Lumeire.

He wants us to gather at Castle Canarre in three days' time.

With Lord Raven indisposed,

Charlotte and I will go—

No.

This time...

I'll be going.

House Pleide, Domain of Torbequista

Castle Town, Canarre

Looks like it's time.

Yes.

The head of the vast territory of Canarre District...

What kind of man is he?

Let's go.

I am Ars Louvent.

I've come on behalf of my father, Raven,

in response to Lord Lumeire's summons.

The invitation looks genuine.

But a child such as yourself... Are you really from House Louvent?

Got your doubts, do ya?

Wait, are you...

Louvent's Lady of Flames?!

Took you that long to realize, huh?

Wow, Charlotte... She really is famous!

And you're... the Reaper of Louvent?!

Wh-What's with that horrific nickname?

What's he done on the battlefield?!

I care not for that name.

It makes me sound terribly dangerous.

There's no denying that part...

Well, anyway...

This proves I'm from House Louvent, right?

Y-Yes!

Hey, don't go getting nervous on us now.

I'm sorry.

Welcome to Castle Canarre.

Who might you be?

Do pardon me.

I serve the headman of Canarre District, Lord Lumeire.

My name is Menas Renard.

I-It's a pleasure to meet you!

I'm Ars Louvent.

I've come on my father's behalf.

Lord Raven really has taken ill, then?

Yes.

I see.

I pray for his well-being.

Menas Renard 40 Male

Leadership 71/71 Prowess 70/70 Ingenuity 75/77 Diplomacy 77/78 Ambition 25

Infantry: B Cavalry: B Mage: C Naval: D Aerial: D

Archer: A Builder: B Smith: D Strategist: B

His status average is definitely high.

He's like a real jack of all trades.

I've heard much of the exploits of your two companions, as well.

We'd love to have them in our service.

We offer a good life here at the castle.

I appreciate the offer, but I've sworn loyalty for life to House Louvent.

What he said.

That's a true shame.

House Louvent must be a fine place to live.

Th-Thank you for saying so.

Well, the other domain leaders await.

It's a pleasure to meet you! I am Ars Louvent!

I've come on behalf of my father, Lord Raven of Lamberg!

I-I guess I should sit there?

Why are they so quiet?

Are they suspicious of me because I'm a child?

You're Raven's son, eh?

It's been quite some time.

That was a fine, confident introduction.

This man is...

Lord of Coumeire Krall Orslow

Krall Orslow, lord of Coumeire.

He played with me a lot when I was little.

I'm sorry. I should have greeted you first...

You've really grown.

Here, have a cookie and relax.

Thank you so much!

What?!

He's really glaring at me!

E-Er...

Well, well.

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Raise your head.

All of you. Thank you for coming.

So this is the head of Canarre District and master of Castle Canarre...

Lord Lumeire Pyres.

Lumeire Pyres 44 Male

Leadership 67/68 Prowess 86/86 Ingenuity 56/56 Diplomacy 72/73 Ambition 31

Infantry: B Cavalry: C Archer: C Builder Mage: D

Aerial: B Smith: D Naval: D Strategist: D

His stats befit a district headman.

His Prowess is quite high.

Nothing especially flashy, but very balanced overall.

Looking more closely, what Lumeire lacks, his retainer Menas makes up for.

Cavalry: C Builder: D Strategist: D

Cavalry: B Builder: B Strategist: B

Combined, they surely make the best decisions for their district.

Forgive me again for calling you here on such short notice.

I was determined that you should hear this directly from me.

The governor's assassination will inevitably lead to war.

In the succession conflict, we of Canarre District will support the elder son, Couran.

My feelings on this remain unchanged.

Just as Father thought, then.

Are there any objections?

No, sir.

I have no objections, either!

All right.

There are rumors that the province of Seitz intends

to capitalize on the situation and renew their assault.

Please ready your forces for the conflict to come.

Sir.

That is all.

We're preparing for war.

Increase troop drills starting tomorrow.

Ars?

It's over now.

I was so nervous!

Ars.

Yes?!

L-Lord Lumeire!

P-P-Please forgive my poor manners!

Now, now. I heard about Raven.

He certainly needs his rest for now.

Yes... We appreciate your consideration.

Lamberg is a small domain, even within Canarre.

But lately, it has demonstrated strength that belies its size.

It's magnificent to see you acting as your father's proxy at the mere age of eleven.

I have high hopes for House Louvent.

I-I'll do my best!

The same goes for you two.

Sir!

Leave it to us.

We have a lot to live up to.

You said it.

That's true.

Let's prepare as best we can.

Young Ars!

Yes?

I-It's the guy who was glaring at me earlier!

This is the first time we've spoken. I am Hammond.

Hammond?

Hammond Pleide, lord of the domain of Torbequista!

In other words...

Lord of Torbequista Hammond Pleide

Licia's father!

E-Er... can I help you?

My daughter's been distraught of late.

She seems dissatisfied with your correspondence.

Wh-What could I have done wrong?

I'll apologize at once!

Young Ars...

Have you been responding properly to Licia's letters?

Come to think of it, I was writing a reply to her

when my father collapsed and the governor was assassinated.

It might have been a few days...

I-I've been unable to write her back.

That won't do at all.

Forgive me.

I'll write to her the moment I'm home.

My daughter, usually so poised and self-possessed,

has begun to express her feelings openly.

She must care for you quite deeply.

W-Well, I...

She's always kept a tight rein on her emotions.

Licia is a very bright and obedient girl.

I let myself take advantage of that.

I left her to her own devices as I prioritized domestic and military affairs.

Things must have been very lonely for her...

My domain has been host to many ugly conflicts between nobles.

My daughter's undoubtedly been aware of them, and I'm sure it's been hard for her.

All the more reason I want her to find happiness.

The fault is largely my own, yet I turned my anger on you.

I'm the lord of a domain, yet I grow unforgiving when it comes to my daughter.

Forgive me.

Raven is a brave and powerful warrior.

I thought that my daughter would be safe with any son of his,

and so I agreed to the betrothal.

Please, look after my daughter.

Oh, please, you needn't bow to me...

I understand.

I will do everything in my power to make her happy.

I won't forget you said that.

Make sure you say it to Licia, as well.

I thought he was kind of scary...

But I guess he really cares about Licia.

So Lord Lumeire is taking Lord Couran's side after all?

Yes.

Still, for you to answer his summons without telling me...

Wait, is he mad I ran off—

Well done.

I'd thought you were still too much of a child, but you did very well.

Thank you!

Dear Licia...

How are you doing?

Things have been so eventful lately that a reply slipped my mind.

I beg your forgiveness.

I met Lord Hammond for the first time the other day.

He's a fine man, and I can tell he cares about you.

Please give him my regards.

The situation is quite fraught, with war on the horizon.

I hope the houses of Louvent and Pleide can work together to overcome this.

I hope Licia's okay.

If even I'm nervous, she might be terrified...

I made a promise to Lord Hammond.

I've got to win this war and protect Licia!

I-I'm sorry! Are you all right?

Don't be sorry. I need to be able to take at least that much if I'm to go into battle.

Please come at me harder.

But we've been training all day.

Shouldn't you take a break?

I'm fine.

Please!

Lord Ars...

The others are training, getting stronger and stronger.

I haven't improved at all.

Earlier, I led our troops in a mock battle,

and it was a total failure.

I've read about warfare, but I have no real experience with it.

And above all...

When I have real soldiers charging at me, I always flinch.

I'm sure on the battlefield, Rietz and Charlotte will be there to support me.

But if I can't stand strong on the field, it will make everyone else uneasy.

No matter how skilled they all might be, it means nothing without firm leadership.

And yet I—

L-Lord Ars!

The province of Seitz is dispatching forces to Coumeire.

Lord Lumeire sent a letter asking us to take the field at once.

Coumeire... That's Krall's domain.

If the province of Seitz is invading Missian,

we have few options in how we respond.

Our proximity to Seitz will make it our problem soon enough.

If Coumeire is invaded,

the even smaller domain of Lamberg will be marched on in no time.

Father's in no condition to go to battle.

Which means I have to go myself.

Very well. We'll send our troops.

I will lead them.

Gather everyone here in the mansion.

Lord Ars.

Your mere presence will give us courage.

I'll be there.

I swear I'll make your first engagement a victorious one.

I'll be leading you all into battle to protect Canarre District!

I—

Wait.

Father!

Ars, I cannot let you take the battlefield just yet.

I will lead them this time.

But Father, you're in no condition to go to war.

And I would not regret dying in the service of Canarre District—of Lamberg.

Lord Raven. Lord Ars is—

Rietz.

Stay out of this.

Forgive me, my lord.

Father.

It's true that I'm weak.

But Rietz and Charlotte will be with me.

I will return victorious!

That's not the issue.

Ars, you don't yet have the face of a warrior.

The face... of a warrior?

It seems you don't understand what that means, either.

Gullar.

Bring that man from the dungeon.

We'll do it now.

S-Sir!

Who is that?

His name is Barramorda.

Murder, rape, theft...

He's a monster who's committed many heinous crimes.

My illness has delayed his execution,

but we shall carry it out now.

You stand there and watch.

If you can watch him die without losing your composure, I'll acknowledge you as a man

and allow you to take command in this battle.

Watch a man die without losing my composure?

I've never seen anyone killed before...

I've seen plenty of executions myself.

I liked killing little kids like you the best!

The moment that fear fills your innocent little eyes...

It's delectable.

Begin the execution of the criminal Barramorda, in the name of Raven Louvent!

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

Everyone reacts that way the first time.

Even I did.

On the battlefield, you will witness death constantly.

Someone shaken by a single death cannot handle command.

I'll go this time.

With me, men! To battle!

Ars!

You three.

We're moving out.

I didn't understand anything.

I wasn't ready to go to war at all.

I really am a child!

I hope Lord Ars is okay.

I tend to forget, but he's just an eleven-year-old kid.

That's right. Speaking of...

What?

Lord Ars's birthday is next month.

Next Time Succession

Next time: "Succession."