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Did you kill your own allies?

I didn't need to kill them. It was easy to just knock them out.

I don't think that's going to be possible with you though, Master.

I'll take that as a compliment.

For now.

How long have you been onto me?

I had my suspicions when you killed that assassin at the theater.

With your skills, you could have subdued him without killing him.

Yes, it would have been easy.

And just now, the number of assassins getting through suddenly increased.

And you were nowhere to be seen.

Can you tell me why

you let the assassins through, Rose?

Would Prince Glenn inheriting the throne really be that inconvenient?

Master.

If your country was being consumed by pointless power struggles.

If it was declining year by year and needed to be purged immediately.

What would you do?

I'm just an old country bumpkin who knows nothing about politics.

But I can't just stand back and watch when a former student of mine

goes down the wrong path.

I've gone down the wrong path?

I taught you to use your sword to protect people.

And what I'm doing, I do to protect countless people.

This sword is a sword of salvation.

You killed numerous people to get to where you are now too, didn't you, Master?

It's the same.

Defeating the assassins trying to kill the prince

is not the same as killing the prince to bring power to the Papists.

If the country is unified, children will no longer die of cold and hunger.

That is what the Pope said.

I don't think the children would want your hands stained with blood.

Needs must.

But there's no point in continuing to discuss it now.

Then we should take this conversation somewhere more appropriate.

Then I will resist.

EPISODE 12

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman

What the...?!

Magic for boosting physical strength?!

Keep your cool and we'll get through this.

Commander! Is Master Beryl okay by himself?

Can I go help him out?

For now, focus on the enemy in front of you.

Believe in the Master's strength!

You won't fight me, Master?

You're going to stop me, right?

Then stop me, if you can!

Is going up against a former student hard for you?

Well, it's not easy.

You really are strong, Master.

I'm the one on the attack, but I don't think I'm going to win here.

Will you give up, then?

I can't do that.

If I fail here, the children at the orphanages will die.

What?

Basically, they're hostages.

I guess the Pope wants to cover all his bases.

Mind you, there's no need for that, since I don't plan on holding back.

I've never seen you look like that before.

You're angry, aren't you?

Yeah.

But I'm not angry with you.

Then, scold me, at least.

This no-good student of yours.

-Rose. -Yes.

I'm gonna cut you down.

I'm impressed, Master.

You know how to fight someone wielding a shield, too.

I'm not an amateur, after all.

The shield protects Rose, but also me at the same time.

It gets in her way when she tries to attack from certain angles.

Attacking her with her shield up is tricky.

Gauging her initial move is hard.

Focus...

Now.

I think we're done here.

What's with that move just now?

No fair.

Yeah.

But it wouldn't have cut it with you a second time.

So, I grabbed the opportunity to take you down with a single blow.

You really are strong, aren't you Master?

I probably would have lost, even if you'd used a regular move.

I dunno about that.

You've become so much stronger than you were when you were at the dojo.

-Master. -Yeah?

Please kill me.

With your own two hands.

I can't do that.

You need to live, so you can face your sins and atone for them.

Besides, it seems there were some things I didn't teach you.

Is that right?

Master Gardenant!

Rose! What's wrong? You got hit?!

Master Gatoga. The archers...

We dealt with them.

Before I headed that way,

I saw Rose go off after the assassins.

I came to back her up, but...

Is that... a miracle?

Yes.

I can't use them, you know.

Hush now.

Okay. The bleeding's stopped.

Don't worry, you'll live.

So, what happened, Master Gardenant?

Allucia helped the royals get away.

As for Rose...

-I cut her down. -What?!

Rose was in on the assassination attempt on the prince.

Is that true, Rose?

Yes.

She seems to have been forced into it by the Pope.

The children at the orphanages are apparently being held hostage.

He went that far...

He would.

It seems many out there would sacrifice their lives for their God.

It isn't surprising they'd think so little of the lives of children.

Our first job is to find the children and ensure their safety.

Please do.

-Master Gatoga, Rose is-- -For now, the mastermind was Hinnis.

Rose got drawn into it and was injured, is the story I'm going with.

No covering things up, Commander.

You keep your mouth shut. Normally, you'd face the death penalty.

If this gets out, you'll go down, too.

Why go to such lengths?

-She's my sister. -Huh?

We're not related by blood. She's my stepsister.

I've known her since she was small.

That's right.

Are you surprised, Master?

It's been one surprise after another.

Damn. We're going to have to overhaul the Holy Order of Knights, too.

By the way, Master Gatoga, are you a Papist or a Royalist?

In my position, I must be neutral, but my heart is with Prince Glenn.

I can't trust the Pope or the royal family.

Bishop Reveos was tried unjustly, after all.

Hm? Reveos...

So, what was he tried unjustly for?

For interpreting the scriptures to suit himself and violating taboos.

It's rumored that the Royalists made it all up.

Bishop Reveos is indeed guilty of such a crime.

-I'm the one who caught him. -What?!

He colluded with criminals and trafficked corpses

so he could recreate the Resurrection of the Dead miracle.

You're joking... So what the Pope said was...

I don't know what kind of person the Pope is.

But I think you should rethink

whether you should believe in him as unconditionally as you do in your God.

You got that?

-It's hard to hear, isn't it, Rose? -Yes.

I hope you'll put that strong will of yours to better use.

That's what my lessons sought to teach you, after all.

Master.

I can't die, now.

I can't die until I see for myself what true justice is.

After delivering a cool line like that,

this really isn't a good look, is it?

You can't afford to complain.

Master Gatoga. Take care of Rose.

As much as I possibly can.

But don't forget that you're wrapped up in this too.

Yeah, my lips are sealed.

-Master. -What is it?

Thank you.

Someday, I'll repay you for this.

Don't worry about it.

It's a teacher's job to answer for the mistakes of his students.

Was that the last of them?

Stay on your toes.

The worst is over, but there may be more.

Henblitz. Curuni.

Can you keep guarding the carriage?

Yes ma'am!

Very well.

Everyone else can sweep the area around us.

-The Master needs-- -Hey.

Looks like you're done here, too.

Master!

Thanks to you bringing up the rear, we managed to protect them, Master Beryl.

It's because you thinned out their numbers, Master!

I don't think we'll be seeing any more assassins. But...

Rose, who was fighting by my side, got seriously injured.

We met up with Master Gatoga just now, and I asked him to take her to a medic.

She's been given first aid.

I see.

Let's arrange for replacement horses so we can take our leave.

Roger!

I was worried there--

A lot went down, but I think I did my job.

So, you've wrapped up the situation in the agricultural district?

Yes.

The government will provide compensation to farmers whose crops

were damaged prior to being harvested.

It's going to cost them.

In any case, I'm glad the prince and princess were unharmed.

Commander! There's an urgent letter from the Royal Palace for you.

Thank you, Evans.

You've been summoned?

Yes. They praised me for my work,

and sent an invitation to a state banquet.

Oh, that's nice.

You should go for sure.

Your name is on it too, Master.

Okay... What?!

That's wonderful! You should definitely go.

I've only been inside the palace once, when I joined the Order.

You rarely get to go there!

So, um, can I decline?

I've never heard of anyone declining an invitation to a state banquet before,

so I don't know.

You'd get the death penalty.

The death penalty?!

It's probably about to start around now.

I wanted to go too.

You can't go if you weren't invited.

Although he probably would have been happy if you'd taken his place.

The Master probably doesn't like that sort of thing.

He has no idea of his own potential.

It's a good learning opportunity for him.

I agree with you there.

Master, it's a shame I can't witness your big day for myself.

I'll be away with work for a while,

but I would love to celebrate with you when I return.

How did things end up like this?

This is so incredibly uncomfortable.

Everyone except me is clearly one of the nation's big shots.

I can't believe Allucia can be so calm about it all.

I guess as the Commander of the Order, she gets asked to things like this often.

I didn't take Curuni's joke seriously,

but I couldn't cause Allucia to lose face.

His Majesty, King Gladio, and Her Royal Highness, Princess Salacia.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Not at all.

Thank you for inviting me to such an occasion.

I asked you here to thank you.

I'm grateful to you for helping my daughter.

I'm honored by your kind words.

Allucia's talking with the King!

Allucia, Beryl, I'm so glad you could come today.

Feel free to enjoy yourselves.

I truly appreciate your kindness.

Excuse me.

Oh, this is...

It's raw?! I thought fish was supposed to be dried?

And this is... wine, I'm guessing.

Now then, let's drink.

Oops.

This is good!

I'm so glad you like it.

How embarrassing.

Beryl, I received reports that you played

a major role in what happened the other day.

Father, Beryl was really quite amazing.

The enemy kept coming in waves, and he cut them down.

Oh, no, really...

The princess exaggerates things, too.

It appears appointing Beryl as a special instructor was a wise choice.

Yes. I am grateful you chose to do so, Your Majesty.

Huh?

This has not yet been made public,

but Salacia is set to marry Prince Glenn of Sphenedyardvania.

Marrying the princess ensures he's ready to take over the throne.

He couldn't have canceled the tour for fear of being seen as weak.

But my child going off to live in another country worries me.

Well, they seem to get along well, so I think he'll take good care of her.

But they're in the middle of a power struggle, so...

As a parent, he would be worried.

And so

I have decided to form a royal guard to exclusively guard Salacia.

Beryl, if you are amenable to the idea,

I'd be happy to recommend you for a position.

Oops, that wasn't good.

You're such a worrywart, Father.

No, no, princess, that's what parental love is.

I kinda understand how he feels...

But time for that later.

Your Highness, with all due respect.

Master Gardenant's ongoing support is crucial to the Liberion Order,

and by extension, to the prosperity of Liberis Kingdom going forward.

I see.

If the Commander of the Liberion Order deems it so, then it must be true.

Very well. Beryl.

Yes?

I've heard that some call you a master swordsman.

I trust you will live up to that name and continue to protect our nation.

Y... Your wish is my command.

Only Allucia calls me a master swordsman!

What's with her?!

His Majesty the King has recognized my Master

as a master swordsman...

I don't think that's quite how it is.

You just put the idea in his head.

How can I be a master swordsman when I've never even beaten my old man?!

What's that?

A gift I was given.

Oh, a glass plate. It's beautiful.

It's too nice to use.

But storing it away doesn't feel right either.

By the way, something smells good.

I was just about to have dinner. I made pot-au-feu.

Is there enough for me?

Didn't you just have a grand meal?

This and that are different.

Looks great!

Until just recently,

there's no way I could have had a hot meal like this.

Things sure do change.

Until just recently,

I was just a humble old guy running a sword-fighting dojo in the backwater.

I never dreamed I'd be invited to the Royal Palace.

The King praised you, right?

Yeah, kinda.

Nice job, old man! That's amazing!

I think you praising me is even better than being praised by the King!

Get real!

It's true. Oh, and...

Your pot-au-feu is better than anything I ate at the Royal Palace.

That's going a bit far, old man.

Not at all.

An ordinary life like this is the life for me.

Hey, Randrid! Come here for a minute.

Okay, coming.

This just arrived from Beryl.

From the Master?

He met with His Majesty the King at a royal banquet

and this was gifted to him.

He says it's too nice to use, but storing it away doesn't feel right.

That sounds like him.

Master swordsman, huh.

"His Majesty was misinformed, so I was shocked

when he called me that."

That's what he's written here.

In the end, it's all up to him.

I'm looking forward to it, you know.

To the day a backwater swordsman

becomes a true swordmaster.