01x09 - Shihai no Oushaku

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Light and Darkness.

The final battle of the gods
cl*max in a clash between

Marfa, Goddess of All Creation,
and Kardis, Goddess of Destruction.

At the end of their fierce battle,
the stricken goddesses

had split the continent,
forming a new land.

Since then, people have
come to call this new continent

"Lodoss--The Accursed Island.”

The way that you
embrace me from behind

The words of your land
you softly whisper to me

Romantic in a way that
almost tears at my heart

I am your prisoner

lo sono prigioniera

Tonight you have gently bound
me up within your arms, my love

And even if the morning sun
rose upon the both of us

It wouldn't shine near as
bright as your dark eyes do to me

"The Scepter of Domination"

Having lost its king in
"The w*r of Heroes,"

Marmo has been reduced
to chaos and turmoil.

With their controlling
spells now broken,

the monsters have
reverted to wild beasts

caught in an endless struggle
of survival of the fittest.

There is no order of any kind.

The aspect of the dark island had
become as menacing as its name.

A sacrifice?

We have no choice but to use the
power which slumbers beneath the earth

for the sake of the young king of Lodoss.

Kardis, you mean?!

To call forth the bottomless
power which awaits us,

a High Elf's life must be offered.

Do you think Ashram can gain
Lodoss as things stand now?

Can you really master it in time?

Is the Demon Sword "Soul Crusher,"

which has been bathed in the
Demon's own blood, really so easy?

What do you want to say?

Just as the holder of the
Demon Sword rules Marmo,

he who holds the Scepter
of Domination rules Lodoss.

Furthest south is a volcano,
Fire Dragon Mountain.

It is said that sh**ting Star,
the demon dragon who dwells there,

was entrusted with the Scepter
by the Ancient Kingdom.

Such a thing--

Is vital to obtaining Lodoss, is it not?

He who holds the Scepter
of Domination rules Lodoss.

You'd do well to remember that.

The Scepter of Domination.

Parn!

Highness, it's too much for him!

Enthusiasm is commendable,
but recklessness isn't.

Sorry.

Highness!

I bring news for King Kashue of Flaim!

Out with it, man!

Highness, sh**ting Star!

What?!

Come in.

The robes of a priestess
of Marfa. They suit you.

You think so?

Now Ghim will surely rest in peace.

Now then, I should--

Slayn, are you going somewhere?

I don't know.

But I feel in my soul that it's
still too soon for us to relax.

King Kashue!

Didn't I say no?

But the demon dragon is attacking
the people of Flaim, isn't he?

Exactly, and that makes
it a problem for Flaim alone.

You have your own path to follow.

"My own"?

Follow your father's path
and gather the Holy Knights.

But Highness!

And besides that,
you'll only be in the way.

Your hesitation during training
proved that well enough!

How long are you going to pout?

Parn. You should be glad
you're not going with him.

sh**ting Star is one of Lodoss'
surviving ancient dragons.

He's a lot stronger than
that other one we fought.

Hundreds of men together
couldn't beat him.

He's just worried about you, Parn.

I know! I know, but...

It's been a while since
we were all together.

Parn. You're worried
about Wood, aren't you?

If he is under Karla's control...

I should have...!

Even if he is, it wasn't our fault.

He who holds the Scepter of
Domination rules Lodoss, eh?

Who are you?!

I-impossible!

I see.

Your eternal life
requires a human body.

Apparently any trash will do.

My name is Karla.
I exist within no body.

Don't think I will
always be moved by you!

Kardis?!

Even a 500-year-old witch is
no match for Kardis the Destroyer!

Once I resurrect Kardis, the powers
of the gods will be mine!

Tread carefully this
path you choose, Wagnard.

The gears have already begun to turn.

He who holds the
Demon Sword rules Marmo.

He who holds the Scepter
of Domination rules Lodoss.

You'll never make a good spy
if you can't hide your presence.

I shall be leaving for a short while.

What does Wagnard have you up to?

I shall be at your side again
before this wound heals clean.

The capital of Valis, huh?
Gloomy, ain't it?

Their king is gone.
They'll need time to recover.

Tell me something I don't know.

Looking for someone?

N-No, just...!

Highness, what did you say to Parn?

To follow his own path.

B-But Parn's...

This is a dragon quest!

King Kashue!

Etoh, look after Fianna.

Kashue is headed for
Fire Dragon Mountain?

It would seem that the
illustrious mercenary king

requires the Scepter as well.

Shall we dispose of this pebble
before he gets underfoot?

Sir Ashram!

Don't be so reckless!

You can't throw your
life away! Our quest!

Demon Sword, do you sense
your master has changed?

Demon Sword of Darkness!

Parn, the tea's ready.

King Kashue's left us behind

and we don't know where
to start looking for Wood.

Not like us, eh, Parn?

Not knowing what's to be done.
What we're here for.

Etoh.

Deed!

I'd wondered what challenge
a High Elf would present.

What do you want of me?

Your reputation for being
stuck-up seems well deserved.

We should report to
Wagnard immediately.

No, we'll rendezvous
at Fire Dragon Mountain.

You don't care about
the consequences?

Only he is worthy of our loyalty.

You!

I came to pay you back.

Come on! You're looking
for her, aren't you?

D-Deed!

Wait! It's not impossible,
but don't show your hand yet.

Two Dark Elf men, one woman.
She's the most powerful one.

All right. Just concentrate
on saving her.

We'll handle the rest.

I summon the powers of darkness
to do my bidding. Come to me.

Drain the power from my c*ptive so
that I may fulfill my sacred mission.

Sleep, my prisoner, sleep.

Damn!

Why are you after Deed?!

Hyuri!

What?!

That's right, even you guys
are scared of berserkers.

He won't hold back 'cause
you're a lady, either!

A retreat would appear
to be in order here.

Deed! Deed!

I'm... all right.

Their spell... doesn't last long.

They're... Fire Dragon Mountain...

What?

Marmo... headed to
Fire Dragon Mountain...

The Marmo are headed there?!

King Kashue!

Demon dragon. Wait for me!

Once I've beaten you and recovered
the Scepter of Domination,

I will make all of Lodoss mine!

sh**ting Star! This time
your sleep will last all eternity!

The Marmo and sh**ting Star!
It won't be easy!

I'm going! To Fire Dragon Mountain!

Didn't you clear your debt?

You guys seem like you're headed
for some fun. Right, Orson?

Thanks for the help back there.

Didn't expect to hear
that from an elf!

Don't worry. From here on,
we're with you.

That's okay!

Once he's found a path to run,
Parn's not afraid of anything!

Times change. People change.

There are those with ambitions.

And there are those who
struggle to build a future.

And now, opposing
desires once again

move across Lodoss to
clash in a new struggle!

Let the wonders come to me

The Fantasia fills my heart

I shall not wander anymore,
all for the love I have for you

The fairies of the wind,
spread their wings out to fly

Racing at the speed of light,
down through the valley of time

Our falling in love was destiny

On this night which
seems to have no end

Eternity awaits you and me,
now that you are here

Lay down your head upon my breast,
and go to sleep, my love