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We're searching for the Extra Seven.

Hey, Shu.

To be strong...

He sure says it casually...

Telling me to find the Extra Seven.

THE MYSTERY OF THE RUINS

Hello.

Homeron...

About the matter we discussed...

R-Right... About that...

You were right. I was able to corroborate.

But this case is really hairy.

When people found out that the Extra Seven had been stolen,

a huge number of master informants took action, it seems.

I smell money for sure...

But it seems most of them have already backed out.

You know why, right?

How many have disappeared?

At least seven that we could confirm.

That means there's a guardian interfering with this case.

Thank you.

Be careful.

Who do you think I am?

I-I'm sorry...!

Is this everyone?

Yes.

Of the eight, three came back alive. That's awful.

The Extra Seven was stolen from the Jibral National Library

by a Grankingdom spy.

However, the spy was eliminated soon after.

Well, that's quite some information though.

So, any luck?

Not much...

Too much time has passed and

most of the informants have backed out.

Jibral doesn't even exist now,

so there's no trail for us to follow anymore.

Somebody is putting pressure on this case

and is interfering with the investigation.

There may not be anyone out there

with information about where the Extra Seven is.

Other than the one who stole it, right?

Good work. You can all go.

What about you?

The initial investigation's done.

I'll handle the rest of this on my own.

There it is!

Those ruins are...?

That's right. Those are the Ruins of the Phoenix.

This is my...

Never knew there were ruins here...

Long ago, there was a historical city called Luminas near here.

It's an old city.

There are passages about it in the Book of the Beginning.

But the city was abandoned after their water supply dried up.

Kluke...

Perhaps your parents were from Luminas?

What?

How did you know?!

And you were born on the same day as Shu. Right?

We didn't tell you that...

There's a reason, right?

Let's just say "the Eclipse."

Let's go! Let's take a look inside.

There are stairs ahead... Be careful, everyone.

Maro!

Hey! Don't scare me!

Look at that, maro!

Huh?

This is...

The Book of the Beginning...?

Yes. It depicts the birth of Shadows in this world.

A secret door!

Maro!

It's a door that only opens in response to Shadow powers.

People without the powers can't open it.

The Phoenix!

I thought it was about time you'd show up, Homeron.

It's been a long time, Elder.

I heard you'd made a clean break from this world,

but it seems you've come back.

I simply found a prize worth returning for.

The Extra Seven...?

You already know...

Don't underestimate my information network.

Surely you haven't forgotten

that nothing here occurs without my knowledge.

No, of course not. That's why I've come here.

Could I please see the list of the people

who've entered and exited this city over the past several days?

It's okay.

Now tell me why.

Several days ago, I decided to accept

a commission to look for the Extra Seven.

And already five of my men have disappeared.

In other words, someone knew about my commission the moment I accepted it.

A guardian, huh?

There's a woman behind this case.

First, I want to look into the identity of that woman.

The woman entered this city around the time my clients did.

I need to know about that woman in order to protect myself.

Any leads?

For starters, I'll check the information on the list.

Very well.

Excuse me...

I've been wondering for a while...

What is it?

I was wondering if the reason why you brought me along

was because you knew I had power...

Everyone has the potential to activate power.

But until I saw your Shadow,

I never imagined that you were a descendant of the Soldiers of Light.

Oh, I see.

You seemed to be around Shu's age,

so I thought there was a possibility.

You mean that thing from before...

Yes.

Shadow powers are passed down each generation.

We're not entirely sure about this,

but it's thought that the most powerful Shadow manifestations appear

but it's thought that the most powerful Shadow manifestations appear in people who are born on the day of a full solar eclipse,

in people who are born on the day of a full solar eclipse,

when there's least amount of light.

By the way, do you feel anything?

Huh?

These are the ruins of your Shadow.

I thought they might trigger something for you...

No...

Impossible... My Shadow appeared only once.

I tried to make it appear again,

but it doesn't even seem like it's gonna happen.

Well, I'm not saying you should force it.

But I'm not saying you should just give up, either.

You might learn something just by walking around this place.

Right!

Kluke!

I knew it...

It seems you found her.

Yes.

A woman probably in her early 20s with blue eyes and long hair.

She entered this city just after Shu and the others did.

And...

It seems there is no record of her leaving this city.

In other words, she's still nearby?

I must keep my guard up.

But now I know for sure.

This woman couldn't take this much action alone.

It's probably safe to assume that she's working with someone big.

What will you do? If she's still in this city...

No, I'll do this alone.

I accepted this case. I don't want to cause trouble for you.

Then...

Take this with you.

What's this?

It's yours to begin with.

It will probably be of some use to you.

Thank you.

Kluke!

Kluke!

Calm down, Shu!

What're you saying?! Kluke's disappeared!

These are her ruins...

But...

Let's wait. And believe in Kluke.

The Phoenix...

You answered me that time...

Please... Once again...

Where am I?

We meet again, Kluke...

Phoenix...

Phoenix...

We're in your ruins now.

How can I summon your power?

I do not know, either.

But I feel nostalgic here for some reason...

What should I do?

I was able to help everyone at that time,

but how can I summon you again?

You should not be seeking power.

What?

The thing you are after is not power.

Then what?

The answer is inside you.

Inside me?

This must be...

I'll try.

W-What can I do for you, Homeron?!

I'll have the usual.

C-Coming up.

I'm going to be gone for a while, so I stopped by for a bit.

Here you go...

What's wrong?

You look pale.

R-Really?!

Maybe it's just my imagination.

Oh, that's right...

Tarchev was looking for you.

Huh?

Don't make me say it again.

He said he wanted to talk to you about brewing.

You should go immediately.

Go!

Right!

Don't bother...

Let's just keep it civil and say hello for today.

Say hello?!

You probably want to kill me.

But if you do that, even you won't be able to get out of Korin safely.

This city is under tighter control than you think.

Are you saying I can leave safely if I don't kill you?

I told you. We'll just say hello for today.

You sure say some elegant things.

A man who lacks the grace and curiosity isn't much of a master informant.

Remember that.

That's expected of the greatest master informant in history... I guess.

Smells good. The fragrance of flowers...

Let's meet again... whatever your name is...

Homeron, the master informant...

It looks like this will be entertaining.

- Kluke! Kluke! - Where are you!

Kluke!

- Shu! - Kluke.

Kluke!

I'm glad you're safe...

I don't really know what happened, but I found this.

I don't know what that stone is,

but it seems to be something very important for you.

Yes!

That's great, Kluke.

Yeah.

Retreat! We must survive, no matter what!

But there are too many enemies!

Don't whine! Don't give up until the very end!

What's that?

The remains of the Jibral Army...?

At this rate, they won't last long.

Let's go help them right away, maro!

Zola!

Even if I said no, you wouldn't listen, right?

We'll finish this in ten minutes.

You can manage, right, Kluke?

Let's go!

- Yeah! - Yeah!

You okay, guys?!

We've come to help, maro!

Hornet Pierce!

- Oooooh! - Awesome! Nice!

This is a cinch, maro!

Oh!

What's that?!

That thing's huge.

To think they'd have an ace in the hole like that!

S-Something's glowing! Isn't this bad?!

Kluke!

Calm down. You can do it!

Right!

It's not power that I seek...

What I seek... That is...!

Our power is to protect everyone!

Shu! Now!

Got it!

Fire Crisis!

I did it...

- Kluke! - Kluke!

Awesome, Kluke!

Shu!

Now then...

Something wrong?

You're going?

Yes.

I see... Then I'll deliver the message that the Elder has sent.

It seems the woman you seek is headed west.

So it seems.

- Thanks! - Goodbye!

That pendant sure is lovely!

Let me have it!

What?! No way!

Wait!

I'll lend you my Hippo for it!

"Power to protect everyone," huh?

Shu and the others work out a plan to rescue Conrad

and simulate it with a collective effort.

I'll save Conrad.

Too bad! It's back to square one, maro.

You got too greedy.

Awesome, maro. A special lesson from Cynthia, maro.

Why is it always me?

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