02x14 - Morning of Rebirth

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Preparations for the w*r
against the Nokkers continue.

As Fushi's roots spread,
so does his consciousness.

So that's Fushi?

"Fight together."

To show his intention,

Fushi walks among the people
in his true form.

That posture is a declaration of loyalty.

Fushi, you are the savior of this city.

You are…

Could I ask you to join me at the castle,
O' Great One?

I appreciate all that you've done.

I heard you wish
to rebuild this castle as well.

Is that true?

Yes, unless you kick me out.

Please meet my father.

Father, it's me.

Where is he?

Sorry. Can we do this later?

Where are you going?

Wait!

Someone's in pain.

It's coming from this room.

Who are you?

Why did the people in this castle

leave the ill all alone here?

You're in pain.

I'll get the doctor.

Wait.

The doctors have examined my condition.

I'm beyond curing.

I can't move my arms
or legs anymore either.

I'm fortunate to have lived up until now.

You're not from here, are you?

Why are you here?

I don't understand what you mean.

I go wherever I want.

Thank you for being concerned about me.

Can I ask you something?

What can someone like me,

who will be left behind,
do for someone like you?

What can you do for me?

There's no need for you
to care about a living dead.

Let me rephrase.

I want to do something for you.

If so…

Please help the people
that will be left behind.

Help them?

It is time to make the call.

Can we leave Renril
in the hands of the legendary immortal?

Let him try.

You have my support.

Who are you?

My father,

King Boldron of Renril.

Well then, let's start
the demolition in four days.

Thank you…

I didn't think you'd agree so readily.

You earned my trust
the moment you found my father.

The people of the Church of Bennett
are fools.

To think they would regard
someone like you,

who cares so much
about others, as the devil.

No…

I just don't like seeing others in pain.

Let us do our best together.

Everyone!

Pocoa is here!

Pocoa? Iris?

I'm here!

You're looking good, old man.

Iris! Why did you come along too?

Don't say that!

I've been training my body for this.

What do you think? Impressive, right?

Uralis boys!

Assist them!

-Yes!
-Yes!

All right. Time for the final job.

It's an unbelievable feeling.

Everyone is below me,

but it feels as if
they're moving on top of me.

As they move further and further away,

their sensations grow weaker.

Two weeks until the Nokkers attack.

Can I really pull this off?

Renril's a nice place.

The food's great…

and the men are handsome

but the girls are ugly.

What are you doing, Mr. Kai?

Princess Pocoa.

I'm creating a new weapon.

Something completely new.
The only one of its kind in this world.

Impressive.

The preparations are ready.
Please perform a test fitting.

All right.

I'll see you later.

What are you doing?

Testing out the arrows
we'll be using against the Nokkers.

Mr. Hairo, how old are you?

Eighteen.

Do you have a girlfriend?

No.

I might die at any given moment.
I have no time for such frivolity.

I figured as much. I understand.

Keep up the good work!

Hey, Pocoa.

Messar!

Long time no see. You've grown a lot.

So? Got a boyfriend yet?

Not yet.

Introduce some nice men to me, Messar!

Messar.

Can you get Kai and Hairo for me?

Okay.

I'll see you around.

Fushi, play with me!

Hey.

What are you doing?

Memorizing the castle's weapons.

Who is she?

Her name's Eko.

She can't talk. Be nice to her.

By the way, Fushi, about the horse--

Fushi.

Bon is… no…

Baron Springroll is looking for you.

Got it.

This is so boring!

What's with this? You're all men!
You should be keeping Pocoa company!

Shall I chat with you until dinner, then?

I like your looks, Kahaku,

but not so much your insides.

So I can't be your girlfriend or anything.

How rude.

Well, even though Fushi looks like a man,

you still like him, don't you?

Of course.

In fact, as things are,

this feels more like
a test of my love for him.

No matter who he is…

You're here.

I have a favor to ask of you.

You once made a liquid that put
the people at the church to sleep.

The doctors in this city would like some.

Can you make some for me?

Sure.

How much do you need?

I'm glad Fushi's not the brightest bulb.

What did you want to talk to us about?

The deadline draws near.

I want you guys to know as much
as possible before making a decision.

Mr. Black, you can
control the Nokkers, can't you?

That means you should be able to
let them see you too.

Shouldn't we have
a proper talk before the battle?

Who are you talking to?

Who the heck is this guy?
Where did he come from?

Since I was a child,
I've always been able to see spirits.

I've been able to see
this guy since meeting Fushi.

He is probably some sort of spirit.

The devil mentioned in Tonari's journal…

I never thought I would actually see him.

I'm neither a devil nor a spirit.

Sometimes, defects such as you appear.

Fushi isn't the one who controls
the helm of the ship we're on. It's you.

We have a right to know
where this ship is headed.

What do you wish to know?

You should have the power to stop
this battle on your own, shouldn't you?

I've never tried,
but it should be possible.

Then why won't you?

I'm merely an observer.

I observe as Fushi
acquires all the things I do.

So many people have died!

Their sacrifices will become the impetus
that stimulates Fushi's growth.

Why are you doing this?

Fushi will one day take my place.

When the time comes,
I will cease to exist.

So that's why you created him?

Because you'll disappear?

Or is it that you want to disappear?

Why are you still with that thing?

Thing?

That Nokker.

Why do you trust it?

It's not a matter of trust.

It's that we can't be separated.

We've always been together.

If we had to part someday,

that day would probably be
the last day of my life.

Children can't choose their parents.

That's how I feel
whenever I see my left hand.

Left Hand, you've been
with Kahaku long enough.

Isn't it about time
you go back to where you came from?

Isn't it about time
you release Fushi, Mr. Black?

I will, someday, but not today.

"I don't know what will
happen to me when I leave."

"I may lose everything
that I have gained."

"I am scared of that."

What would stop the Nokkers?

What determines
the course of their actions?

Is someone manipulating them?

"We communicate through feelings."

"We believe pain and suffering
are evil and sinful."

"We cannot tolerate bodies
that bring such evil and sin."

"If anything causes Nokkers to attack,

it's feelings."

Sacrifices will be necessary
to ascertain that.

Do you mean to say that

only by existing in souls
solely like them can we understand?

Messar!

How about it, everyone?

Will you board this absurd ship?

Now is the time to make your choice.

The weapons are all ready.

We have ample
a*tillery shells and gunpowder.

We have sufficient food supplies too.

All of us must prepare ourselves too!

This w*r will be long and restless!

However, we must maintain
the human means of production!

Protecting the everyday lives of civilians

is your mission!

Can you do it?

-Yes!
-Yes!

All right. We'll be returning to Uralis.

Take care, everyone.

Be safe.

Old man, don't cry as you did before.

Even if you're afraid,
you have to do your best.

Okay.

You cried?

Hey…

Forget it. It's nothing!

I'll definitely come home.

Please take care of Chabo.

Bon, you should go back with them.

This is the time to turn back.

The rest of you should leave too.

Go to Uralis with the other evacuees.

Kai,

you might be able to live
a long life if you leave.

Hairo,

you'll find somewhere else
to belong after leaving here.

Messar,

why not take the princess
with you and get out of here?

Why are you saying all these things now?

I'm not confident…
that I'll be able… to keep everyone safe.

I'm terrified of everyone dying.

You guys might regret coming here.

Regret is something we had in our past.

We are here because of those regrets.

It's just as Kai said. We choose to stay.

It'll be bad if you get cold feet now.

Need someone to baby you?

Fushi, we didn't come here to die.

We came here to live again.

Tomorrow is the day.

Are there any matters
that we should decide in advance?

I want to confirm the signal to call me.

I can sense where you guys are,
but I can't hear your voices.

In that case…

How about knocking thrice
in the same place?

If it's an emergency,
knock more than three times.

What do you think?

I think that would work.

I'll inform the soldiers.

Also, I plan to put my bodies
around the city.

If I get attacked, I can quickly shift
my consciousness to another location.

I'll put the mole in the waterway,

Grandpa Beer at the base,

Nando on the streets, Sandel on the tower,

and March on the castle wall.

The Nokkers won't take them
as long as I'm not in their bodies.

Won't they rot?

Don't worry.

They'll still be a part of me
as long as they're attached to the rope.

Bon?

Sorry for taking a part of you
without your permission.

Thank you, Bon.

I boasted about protecting everyone,

but I couldn't have accomplished
all of this on my own.

No…

The battle is just about to begin.

We need to stay vigilant.

You're not allowed to be here, Miss!

Hurry up and return to your house!

It's fine.

She's a friend of the Great One.

She has permission from Her Highness.

I see.

Eko?

Are they here?

They're here.

West gate tower! Run!

NEXT EPISODE

The horn of w*r has been sounded.

Fushi fights desperately by himself
to defend against the Nokkers' onslaught.

But as the battle rages on,
he is reaching his limits.

Unknown to Fushi, the little girl awakens.