02x08 - Beyond Dreams

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Fushi escapes death's wrath.

After emerging free
from the depths of despair,

Fushi gains new power.

Justice prevailed!

Victory for the Bennett faith!

I must go through a proper trial.

Only then can I be released.

What lay behind those words

was a decision to leave this world.

High Cleric Cylira!

High Cleric Cylira!

Please wake up!

What happened?

It can't be!

The devil was too late.

We won.

Bon is dead.

Urgent news!

Your Highness.

Prince Bon.

Am I dead?

Yes.

You are deceased, Your Highness.

I see.

Then what is this place?

This is Uralis.

I'm glad, Bon.

Fushi…

Todo and the boy are safe too.

I've left them in a place
where they won't be found.

Wait here. I'll get you some new clothes.

Wait. Can you see me?

But I'm dead.

What are you saying?

The old you is dead,
but the current you is still alive.

Papa! Mama! Why is everyone crying?

Because it's your funeral.

They don't know you're still alive.

What do you mean? I died!

Not so loud!

You'll get found out.

I know!

The Yanome man said it before!

The wishes of the dead will come true.

Is the world I wished for then?

I've heard that explanation
many times too, but if that's true,

then shouldn't you be the king now?

Wait here.

Brother!

Brother!

Bon!

Brother!

Everyone…

Fushi, what in the world did you do?

I chose to believe you
when you decided to stay.

But that isn't enough
to make me leave you behind.

I wanted to come up with a plan,

but I just couldn't think
of something good.

Right then…

Perhaps you can refer to Tonari's journal.

Maybe you'll find something
that can help us in a time like this.

After examining it closely, we found notes

of poison and medicine
scattered among the main texts.

It's done. This is
the most potent sleep drug there is.

It tasted awful,

but I was able to recreate it in no time.

Then, I turned into Ligard
and poured the drug down from above.

I just barely made it in time.

After that, I replicated your body
and made it appear as if you had died.

That was the only way
I could bring you here.

Can you forgive me, Bon?

Forgive you? For what?

There might have been a better way.

You're dead now.

Many people are saddened by this.

What are you saying, Fushi?

At the very least, to me,

this was the happiest outcome
I could've had.

It's even better than becoming king.

Even better than becoming king?

Yes. I'm not in a dream, am I?

I've never been gladder
not to be king in my life.

Thank you, Fushi. You saved me.

I…

saved you?

Yes.

That's not a bad look on you, Bon.

Yes. You look great.

It suits you well.

You're no longer part of the family.

It will be a little lonely,
but now that you've been given a new life,

do make the most of it.

Thank you, Mama.

That's a refreshing look for you.

So I'm still recognizable?

No, but I think it's better
if you change the way you walk.

You haven't met Todo
and the others yet, yes?

Please be careful not to attract
too much attention.

What will you do moving forward?

The Church of Bennett has many followers.

They've regarded you as a heretic.

The Guardian Force will no longer
be able to carry out activities publicly.

We will have to disband.

I fancy the girl on the left.

I want the one in the middle.

I like all of them.

Who should I choose
between her two friends?

I still prefer Princess Pocoa.

When you're on a diet,
you can't help but crave everything.

Indeed.

Nothing harder than trying to resist them.

Have you decided
on a name for the horse yet?

A name for the horse?

Is it really all right
for me to decide that?

Of course! It was a gift for you.

What should I name it?

Why not name it after something you like?

For example, Biscuit!

Hold on.

You cannot go over there
without permission.

I feel like I've seen you
somewhere before. Your smell…

You must be imagining it.

How about Peach Tea?

I think I prefer a cooler name.

Brother!

Brother's… friend!

Do you know him, Your Highness?

Yes. He is my brother's friend.

Spring roll!

Baron Springroll!

I see.

So that's why
he exuded the aura of a noble.

Allow me to introduce you.

This is Baron Springroll.

It's nice to meet you.

It was taken!
I thought of that name first!

This is Iris and Joaan.

Chabo… The young boy
went to explore the kitchen.

Please go and see him.

Got it.

Show it to me.

The thing you were making with the thread.

What?

What could you be referring to?

Could it be the handkerchief?

You bought some thread a while ago.

Maybe I wasn't supposed to bring that up.

Here. Please accept this.

Amazing! You're so good with your hands!

How did you make this? Teach me too!

It's very well-made.

There should be another one, yes?

The one I was using.

Yes. I've been keeping it safe for you.

You are very good indeed.

Thank you for your kind praise.

Where are you going?

I need some rest.

Would you like some more, boy?

Yeah.

Mister?

Eat some. You'll feel better.

Chabo, you're very kind.

I'll eat when I feel better.

You're weird.

Baron Springroll.

This is Prince Bon's room.

You can't go inside.

If I were Prince Bon, I would allow it,

so it's fine!

What do you want, Fushi?

No, sorry, Joaan.

Was it something I did?

Can I ask you a question?

Please ask away.

We met when we were children, didn't we?

Yes.

Why were you inside the palace back then?

I was helping my father.

I helped him with the tailoring,

but I was fired shortly after.

Fired?

Yes. There was a rule in the castle

that forbade girls like me
from talking to the prince.

Someone reported me to the queen
for seducing the prince.

And then, you gave me this handkerchief.

How did you get into the castle?

I did some preparation and found routes
that the guards wouldn't notice

and climbed over the walls.

And then you became fat.

Yes. A delicious sweets shop
opened up near my house.

Why did you return to the castle?

Because I was happy.

You found me that day.

Ever since then, I--

Nonsense!

She would never climb walls!

She wouldn't let herself become fat
and become someone's stool,

much less allow herself
to be covered in waste!

She was a pure, graceful, and lovely girl!

Iris!

What was that?

You're just as selfish
and horrible as Prince Bon.

What are you doing, Iris?

Turning back into a boy!

I've made him uncomfortable
after becoming thin--

Stop this!

Do not forget

that the courageous warrior,
Todo, is dead.

He was a brave man
who fought to protect his prince.

If the prince was still alive,
he would surely say that.

Thank you for saving me.

Hey, you two,

want to go to a place
where we can see the fireworks better?

Tomorrow, a parade will be held
to bid farewell and thank Prince Bon.

Today is the eve of that celebration.

Father!

Iris!

Thank goodness you're safe!

When I heard you had died,
I had no idea what I was going to do.

I'm sorry I've made you worry.

Did you bring him here?

Yes.

Will you be returning home?

What will you do?

Do you want to stay
and work in the castle?

Or would you like to come home with me?

Hey.

You won't leave me here alone, right?

Of course not, Chabo!

We'll take good care of you!

It feels like we're a family.

What? Family? No way!

This man hates me!

I do not!

What did you mean by those words, then?

You're so different from what I thought,
so I didn't know how to phrase it.

Why does that bother you?

You know why, don't you?

I don't!

Well, never mind then.

What does that mean?

All right. I'll tell you properly.

I'm sorry I said
such terrible things to you.

Please stay here in the castle.

Yes.

My brother,

who was reserved, always guided me.

He loved all matters
that were bright and beautiful,

and he taught me justice.

Master Bon, thank you!

Farewell, Master Bon!

Yes. I understand. I'm the same.

What do you think?

Right.

Right.

I'm ready.

I knew it. Indeed.

Who are you talking to?

It's an old illness.

Thank you for everything until now.

Yeah.

Do come and visit us again.

Even though Fushi
and Bon are no longer with us,

I will continue to protect
the people from the Nokkers.

I'm sure you will do the same.

Of course.

Bon said he would reward you.

I remember.

You enriched his soul.

Really?

I would like to reward you on his behalf,

but I should be careful.

Would you be happy if the friends
you had made along your journey

were immortal too?

Well…

What's wrong?

Someone's in pain!

It's coming from over there!

Where's Kahaku?

Kahaku! Are you all right?

What are you doing?

I was trying to k*ll the Nokker

but I missed entirely.

Fushi has been deemed a devil.

Because of me, all our efforts
have gone to waste.

And the woman I love hates me.

I will not be able to produce an heir.

The Guardian Force will have to disband.

What have I done?

That's enough from you.

You've certainly had a lot to drink.

My arm… It's acting on its own.

"Please don't k*ll me."

It can communicate!

Is this a prank?

Of course not!

"Fushi told me to learn to speak, so…"

What is this?

You're pretty cute, aren't you?

If you don't want to die, then tell us.

What is the purpose of the Nokkers?

"To save everyone."

To save everyone?

"The one who made you,

the black-hooded guy…

…has sealed my friends away."

Where?

"In your bodies."

I see. I thought that would be the case.

So it is true.

The true identity of those
who are against me…

The fye.

Fye?

I remember those are things
that allow our bodies to move.

Who are you talking to?

Be quiet.

What is fye?

The black-hooded guy says
they're like souls and spirits.

So the Nokkers are "souls,"

and they want to release our souls.

"Correct."

That's just k*lling.

"No."

"We wish to save everyone…

…from your heavy, painful,

and suffering bodies."

"If you join the other world,

all of those will disappear."

Finding freedom in death?

It's just like the legends of the Yanome.

"To make things eternal…

The black hooded guy
and the immortal are unforgivable."

In all honesty, you disappoint me.

Do you intend to bring
all the living to the other world?

But so far, you've only
succeeded in k*lling 10,000.

What purpose does that exactly serve?

To them, numbers are not a concern.

They only wish to save
as many of their friends as possible.

That is all.

Can the Nokkers hear you?

Only because I allow them to.

Is the black-hooded guy here?

Nokker, you spoke
of making things eternal.

But while Fushi has the ability
to recreate matters,

he cannot extend their lifespan.

"No. That is not…"

Let's end this here.

Are your friends able
to see this conversation?

"It is possible."

Tell me where they're attacking next.

The Church of Bennett's main temple.

Of all places, one that's
difficult for me to fight in…

It must be deliberate.

Kahaku, you cannot disband
the Guardian Force yet.

Send them here at once.

I'll leave first.

We'll meet up later.

Kahaku, I still need you.

And you should enjoy the change too!

Y-Yes.

Is he leaving just like that?

He left without his horse…

Don't go, horsey!

I have a new task.

I will need to leave Uralis once again.

I'll be waiting here at the castle
no matter how many years it'll take.

But come back before Chabo gets lonely.

Got it.

So did you give Fushi his reward?

No.

Why not?

Are you not satisfied with his answer?

No. Quite the contrary.

That's why I don't want
to give it to him just yet.

About the question you asked earlier…

Would I be happy
if my friends were immortal?

"Of course, I would." was what he said.

"More than our painful,
heavy, and suffering bodies,

the pain of never being able to see
each other again is even more painful."

Of course, that's what he would say.

How much further north?

Given Ligard's flying speed,
a day and a half.

Was what the Nokker said true?

It is a fact,

but whether it is right or wrong
is not for me to decide.

If the Nokkers get their way
and everyone dies,

what will happen then?

Who knows? Perhaps they would be happy.

Happy? That's all?

There would no longer be bodies.

That will be all.

You seem to be full of spirit right now.

I won't need to hesitate any longer.

Even if I'm not around,

the Nokkers will continue
to k*ll, won't they?

So that's why…

With nothing holding me back,

I can now destroy them.

NEXT EPISODE

At the Church of Bennett's main temple,

the battle between Fushi and the Nokkers

grows fiercer every second.

Many of Fushi's vessels
are taken from him.

He must do something to become stronger.

Fushi is expected to grow again.