01x10 - Sentence: Aid in Evacuation of Ioff Cheg Port 1

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This is all we were able to recover.

We found the remnants

in the guild fireplace,

although most of it had burned away.

What's this?

A contract receipt of some kind?

Mahaeyzel Zelkoff.

If only we could get

that man into custody.

That seems unlikely now.

He has either left this town

far behind or

Permission denied.

I'm not authorized to release him.

Yes, I realize your hands are tied.

However, circumstances have changed.

I have a special order for his release.

Is this genuine?

Of course it is. That's the seal

of Galtuile right there.

The local military supervisor

was very understanding.

Of course, you're more than free

to confirm it with them.

But locking up a hero hardly seems

like punishment, don't you think?

He'll be sleeping his days away,

safe and secure as can be.

Right?

Wait here a minute. I'll go confirm this.

By all means, please do.

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

I desire an outing, my knight.

Do you not feel the same way?

You like that zeff butter way too much.

I can suffer no more

of this confinement.

I wish to go outside.

It's not like we have a choice.

If you desire an outing, my goddess,

I recommend the Dujin Art Museum.

It houses a collection of masterpieces

from the middle classical era,

while the building itself is a showcase

of modern Nashida techniques.

It has much to recommend it.

Of course, as a strategic port,

Ioff City is home to many great works

What's so fun about some dumb museum?

If you wanna go out,

hit the ocean.

The view's great when you fly out to sea.

Aerial hunting in the forest

is a great choice, too.

Those all assume you can fly.

Try to think of stuff

a non-dragon would like.

Huh? You got a problem with dragons?

I-I would accept anything.

I simply wish to go into town.

Not happening.

Did you forget there's a target on your back?

They're never letting us out again.

Disappointing.

Actually

I can give you permission.

You can?!

As long as you don't go farther

than the Temple.

The barracks are close,

and we can arrange a full security detail.

Kivia, on occasion, you are

the bearer of excellent news.

Is there a reason for this?

Yeah, this isn't your usual MO.

No reason. I simply wish

to improve Goddess Teoritta's mood.

As you should. Xylo, you should seek

to curry favor with me as well.

You're not supposed to ask for it.

Xylo.

Let High Priest Marlen

know about your outing.

I'll put together a unit of

trustworthy soldiers for you.

You're not coming?

I

I'm busy.

Got it. I'll look after Teoritta.

Goddess!

Great Goddess of Swords, Teoritta!

Will you sign my tunic?

Sign my book, too, please.

All will be done!

I, the great goddess Teoritta,

shall bestow my blessings upon you all.

Yay!

Do mine!

And mine, Goddess Teoritta!

There's an old superstition that a goddess's

signature wards off misfortune.

Goddess Teoritta, one for my sister!

And for my mom!

I guess people still believe it.

Get what you need, then clear out.

Blessed goddess.

Here. For you.

You're no bigger than my grandchild,

yet you go fighting the Demon Blight.

Indeed so. I am a truly mighty goddess.

Do you see, my knight?

This is the treatment all goddesses seek.

You must take great pride in it.

Oh, I will also share my sweets with you.

Thanks, I'm sure.

Still, I should probably check for poison.

Sorry, ma'am.

I'll have to confiscate these.

Isn't that the Soaring Lightning,

the Demon Lord hunter?

He's the Thunder Falcon, Xylo Forbartz!

Think he'll sign something for me?

They know about me, too?

You've gained considerable popularity.

High Priest Marlen.

Word has gotten out about your deeds

at Mureed Fortress and Sodrick's Shell.

Right, but I'm a penal hero.

It's the high priest!

I'm sure these children

don't yet know what that means.

E-Excuse us!

I've reevaluated you, too.

C'mon, let's go!

R-Right!

My niece has told me

a great deal about you.

Patausche tends to value honor

over her own life.

A desire to be remembered

for great deeds, I suppose.

It's a troubling thing, don't you agree?

Couldn't say.

There are more people like that

than you'd think.

Especially in the Demon Blight fight.

Though I'm sure it's not easy

when it's your own niece.

I care for Patausche

as if she were my own daughter.

If anyone were to betray her

or bring her sorrow,

they would answer to me.

Listen to me, Xylo Forbartz.

I understand you have a fiancée—

What's that?

That bell means

Xylo. What does it mean?

It's an attack.

Ioff City once more finds itself

under siege.

Ah, fancy meeting you here.

What are you doing in here?

Oh, I realized I made a mistake

in a recent report.

I figured I should try

to put it right at once.

Crucial military and Temple documents

are stored here as well.

Only officers are allowed in here.

Oh, is that so?

I had no idea. Do forgive me.

We're preparing for combat.

Get out of here.

Yes, of course.

I'll get the hero unit together.

I hope we can keep this between us.

I wish you'd consider the fact

I have to free you every time.

Oh, Xylo?

Hello there, Comrade Xylo.

Glad to see you're doing well.

Seems you had quite a time

while I was away.

My heart broke for you

in my prison cell.

And you're as smug as ever.

Would this be the goddess

everyone's talking about?

It's my pleasure, Goddess Teoritta.

I am Rhyno.

I serve as a*tillery

for Penal Hero Unit 9004.

Comrade Xylo and I are partners,

you might say.

I would not say that.

Hey, Venetim.

Maybe we pulled him out too early.

Just looking at this b*stard

is pissing me off.

You're the one who wanted him released.

Seriously, a volunteer hero

getting himself stuck in a cell

What the hell were you thinking?

I merely wished to be of service to the

vulnerable folk trampled by the faeries.

I had no choice but to do what I did.

You had no choice

but to shell civilian houses?

That makes no damn sense.

Now, now.

For now, let's work together

to get through this latest trouble.

Well, then.

Ioff Cheg is the port district.

It seems the faeries

first came from this area.

The horde then moved

to occupy this location:

the Coral Tower, Tui Jia.

That tower's crucial

to our coastal defense.

There's a Demon Lord in the horde,

and there's concern

Tua Jia will be faeried.

It's a trap.

They've got a*tillery, too, don't they?

With the current wind direction and speed,

you could hit anywhere

in Ioff Cheg from there.

So they're holding

this whole region hostage?

What are Galtuile's orders?

W-Well, regarding that

The Thirteenth Order of the Holy Knights

and the Ioff City Guard

will be stationed in the inland district,

while the hero unit alone

will defend the port district.

We're to hold out until reinforcements

arrive to begin the counterattack.

Wait for reinforcements? So they're

abandoning everyone in the port district?

I-I'm sure the Noble Alliance wish to

prioritize defense of the inland district.

That's where the government facilities

and noble properties are concentrated.

Damn it. Only concerned

about themselves.

Listen. There's no point in getting hurt

or k*lled for a mission like this.

W-We should probably avoid

any particularly aggressive plans.

Have you no shame, Venetim?

No matter the trials we may face,

we are the people's sole line of defense.

This is a battle worth

laying down our lives for.

Hey, lay off the suicidal talk for a—

What a magnificent goddess.

Your willingness to die is truly radiant.

I'm in complete agreement.

Comrade Xylo, the time

has come for us to fight.

Let us join hands and fight together

for the people's hope and futures.

Shut up. It's just our job either way.

Xylo, I believe you can do this.

I have faith in you.

Yeah. I won't let those assholes

have their way.

They'll pay for underestimating me.

We'll construct our stronghold here.

It will be a site the people can evacuate to.

Construct a sacred seal fence

in accordance with my blueprints.

Sir!

Next, we'll set up fires.

Gather sacred seal-infused

cookware and food.

Sir!

Hey, what are those guild people doing here?

Apparently, His Majesty

said he'd give them work.

Guaranteed them salaries and titles, too.

Titles?

First, let's go gather the wood!

As much as your arms can carry!

Sir!

Hurry it up! Look lively!

Well, better than them

becoming highwaymen, I guess.

Very hot, but very good.

Here, Tatsuya.

Have some.

You idiot. Not with your hands.

That is what happens when you rush.

You're spilling yours, too.

A hot meal invigorates

a soldier's spirit.

Prioritizing securing meals

Comrade Norgalle is a brilliant leader.

Wonderful, isn't it?

Th-That is quite an outfit.

A Neven a*tillery Seal Compound.

Don't ask me why he's got

that old-fashioned armor on.

I thought we'd have the whole unit

back together at last.

Won't Comrade Tsav

and Comrade Jayce be joining us?

Tsav's getting treated for his arm.

But in the circumstances, they'll likely do

the bare minimum and send him to us.

Ow, ow, ow!

And Comrade Jayce?

He didn't receive the order to deploy?

Venetim's negotiating that now.

They think sending a dragon

for urban warfare is too dangerous,

but he'll make it happen.

His Majesty probably

won't leave the base.

We need Dotta out scouting.

So it'll just be the four of us

heading to Tua Jia.

Which, I have to say

is clearly not enough.

Could I make a suggestion?

Sure, why not?

I can shell the wall down.

Flood the inland district with faeries,

and the other soldiers

will be forced to fight.

It'll solve our manpower issue.

Pain and suffering

should be shared equally.

It's a beautiful thing.

It's how humans form bonds.

Uh, my knight, this man is

Yeah, I know.

Request denied.

You'll put civilians in danger, idiot.

Do you have a better idea, Comrade Xylo?

Rhyno, it's not bonds

that motivate most people.

It's profit.

Shell the ships moored in the harbor.

You can hit them from here, right?

Yes, I see. You really

are brilliant, Comrade Xylo.

Then we're taking that down.

We'll take back Tui Jia

and k*ll the Demon Lord.

Captain Kivia. We'd like

your instructions for the mission.

Right. I'm on my way.

It's a foolish order,

no matter how you slice it.

I'm afraid we have no choice.

Keeping the support

of the nobles is vital.

There are a lot of Temple buildings

in that district as well.

Ah, so sorry to barge in.

What do you want? The hero unit

should be in the field already.

Yes, indeed. As their commander, I'd love

to be there, rallying them to the cause

But I fear faeries have attacked

the sacred seal vessels in the harbor.

What?

The loss of the Temple's resources

is simply unacceptable.

I seek permission to make use

of our dragon.

Ridiculous. Why would the faeries

attack sacred seal vessels first?

New orders!

A large sacred seal vessel

is currently on fire!

The Temple is requesting our aid.

Thank you. Dismissed.

Ma'am!

I see. You were telling the truth.

So it's all true.

I also found it hard to believe

when I first heard the news.

A terrible shame, isn't it?

Very well.

I authorize your unit to use a dragon.

Captain?

The Temple's request

is all the reason we need.

We'll also send some of our soldiers.

Your generosity is most appreciated.

Oh, and

Give my regards to High Priest Marlen.

What's that supposed to mean?

Huh? Oh, I was merely—

What was that about my uncle?

What are you insinuating?

I-I swear, I wasn't—

My uncle, High Priest Marlen,

is a great man!

He's devoted his life to the Temple!

His support for me and the Holy Knights

has never wavered!

And yet, you dare

Y-You have it all wrong.

It's just, well

I have a suggestion about security

in the underground waterway.

Run!

No, not that way!

Get to the shelter!

Xylo! They're coming right for us! Bogies!

From the right, too! You're surrounded!

Right! Dotta, keep an eye on the situation.

Incoming!

Well, well

Bogies are the bane of a*tillery.

Comrade Xylo, if you please?

Got it.

Let's get in there too, Teoritta.

Right.

I shall grant you my blessing!

Get gone!

Truly, nothing beats

a comrade hero by your side.

How lucky I am.

Keep running. We'll charge

all the way to Tui Jia—

Wait!

There's a warehouse up ahead. Um

It's got a Verkle Corp mark,

and the braziers are lit.

I think people are holed up inside.

And the faeries are swarming it.

They improvised a shelter?

Of all the damn times

What should we do, Comrade Xylo?

Xylo. This would be an honorable battle.

I wish

Yeah, I know.

Rhyno, I'll be working you to death.

Get ready.

But of course.

For the sake of strangers whose names

I'll never know, I serve gladly.

Isn't this fun?

The breaking flash seal was a direct hit.

We make a great team, don't we?

You especially, Goddess Teoritta.

Your power is incredible.

Y-Yes.

Though I feel strangely ambivalent

about your praise.

There's no need to be

so uncomfortable around me.

You and I are really very similar.

You're not similar at all.

Anyway, the Holy Knights

should be on the move now.

Isn't that right, Venetim?

What? O-Oh, yes!

I managed to get permission

for Jayce to participate.

And I got the underground

waterway locked down.

The waterway?

Was it invaded?

Actually, it was

a spur-of-the-moment suggestion.

You did that off the cuff? Seriously?

Well, seems like a good idea to me.

Defense of the urban area

should be taken seriously.

Frenci and the night-gaunts

are defending the urban area.

Spriggan's still out there, too.

Uh, Xylo!

Ahead and to the right! On the roofs!

That's really not good!

What's not good?

Oh, lightning staffs?

So they can use sacred seals?

Are you kidding me?

Did the coexisters arrange this?

Rhyno!

Yes, I see.

Good. No damage.

Though it did drain some luminescence.

Damn it. I'd like to duck

into an alley, but—

No time for delays.

Wait, don't—

Th-The houses

Well, saving lives takes priority, after all.

That's not the problem here.

Now, onward.

To the people awaiting our salvation.

Go!

k*ll them all!

Don't let them into the inland district!

Fire!

Good. These are the last of them.

Fire!

So they locked down the waterway?

We'd planned to send

the faeries in that way.

Impressive planning.

You have my praise.

What? Someone's there.

A faerie?

A-A human?

Who are you? What are you doing there?

I would advise you not to resist.

A painful death is a pitiable thing.

Uncle!

Patausche. Thank you for coming.

I hear faeries have been sighted

in the inland district?

Yes. I received word from the guards.

They seem to have come in

through the waterway.

The military and the Temple

are working together?

Did you coordinate this, Uncle?

This is no time for us

to be butting heads.

What is a high priest for

if he can't bring people together?

This peril will strengthen the bonds

between military and Temple more than ever.

Those bonds are what will

bring humanity our victory.

Uncle.

I am moved by your words, Uncle.

I'm counting on you, Patausche.

Let's overcome this trial together.

Right.

May Saint Mahaeyzel protect us.

Now, let's go on the attack.