Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (2021) s02e11 Episode Script
Clash
♪
[RIO (YOUNG)]
Hey, Mommy?
[AYAME]
Yes, Rio?
[RIO (YOUNG)]
I was wondering
why are we the only ones
with black hair?
I've never seen anyone else
that looks like us!
Good question.
Probably because
your father and I
come from a faraway land,
one you've never seen before.
Oh, really?
[MIHARU]
Is that Haruto?
♪
[LUCIUS]
Aw, Rio.
[gasps]
[RIO (YOUNG)]
No, Mommy.
[LUCIUS]
Are you mad, boy?
[gasps]
[MIHARU]
It is you.
♪
[grunts]
[muffled gasp]
♪
[MIHARU]
Don't go!
[MIHARU]
What was that?
[FLORA]
Rio.
Now that's the face of a kid
who watched his mother die!
[wind gusting]
♪
[LUCIUS]
Who would have imagined
that there'd be anyone
fast enough to catch up to me?
I mean, true,
I did have my hopes.
Hey, you talk, boy?
Why don't ya say something.
[RIO]
Uncover your face.
[LUCIUS]
Huh?
Who do you think
you're ordering around?
♪
Did you come to chat,
or are you here
to save the princess?
[grunts]
[RIO] For her sake,
I can't let on that
she has value as a hostage.
The one I'm here for is you!
Oh, is that so?
I've been looking for you,
Lucius!
[scoffs]
And if I am this Lucius
you desire,
what is it you plan to do,
exactly?
Take your life.
[chuckles]
[laughs]
I had no idea I was dealing
with a professional comedian!
[LUCIUS] This must be the guy
the humanoid spirit
has a covenant with.
I don't remember him, though.
But if he's got
a grudge against me,
then we must have met before.
What's the difference?
Here, take a good look!
Is this the face that
you were hoping to see?
Yes. I've been
searching a long time.
All so you could find
and kill me, isn't that right?
You seem pretty calm for a man
who is about to take a life.
Be that as it may,
it is indeed my sole
intention to kill you.
[smirks]
Well, then!
So why don't you
at least cut loose a little?
Show me a glimpse
of your true, murderous self!
This is my true self.
I'm going to kill you.
It's that simple.
[LUCIUS]
Sure, you will.
So
who are you, exactly?
You've finally found the man
you've been lusting to kill
and he doesn't get
a grand speech,
or even your name?
You will die, that's it.
There's nothing left to say.
[LUCIUS]
I suppose it's up to me
to spice things up, then.
All right.
[screams]
How'd the knife
fall right out of your chest?
You're playing some
dirty tricks
wearing a suit like that!
Some dirty tricks?
From you, of all people.
[knife clanks]
[LUCIUS] [smirks]
No gaps in his defense, I see.
Guess it wouldn't be
any fun if this was too easy.
[LUCIUS] You've long desired
to meet face-to-face.
Time to play!
[swords clang]
[yells]
[grunts]
I'll admit it, you're pretty
quick on your toes!
But now, I can tell
this princess
is important to you,
even if you want to pretend
you're only here to kill me.
♪
Or perhaps it's just that
you don't want other people
getting swallowed up
in your revenge?
Either way, you're too much
of a softy for vengeance!
[screams]
[whirring]
-[CELIA] Aishia!
-[roars]
Look out!
[growls]
[growls]
Stay alert!
Seems like
they've got their sights
set on you!
I'll be fine.
[groans]
Miss Aishia!
Don't worry.
You gotta do
better than that, boy!
[RIO] How is the point
of his sword getting longer?
Is it some
kind of spatial magic?
[swords clang]
[RIO]
Enough.
[grunts]
-[screams]
-[leaves rustle]
♪
[gasps]
[firing]
[sword clangs]
[LUCIUS]
Such a pest.
Why don't you buzz off!
[groans]
♪
[LUCIUS] This guy is attacking
me with such precision
that he's able to avoid
hitting the girl.
-[whimpering]
-That's not an ordinary skill.
[LUCIUS]
There's no chance I'd forget
someone with his abilities.
But I don't remember!
Could that mean
I met him long before
he got this strong?
Maybe it was back
when he was only a child.
I'm not playing this game.
How am I supposed
to have fun fighting you
if I haven't got any concept
of who you are?
There's no reason
to worry about fun
when you're about to die.
[gasps]
I think it's time you reveal
your big secret, yes?
You see, I've left
so many grudges in my wake
that I can't remember
every little face.
To say you've piqued
my interest
is an understatement,
but for you to know
all about me,
and me to know nothing of you,
-wellthat's no fun at all.
-[wind whooshing]
Can you understand
why it feels unfair?
Unfair, huh?
Who are you?
Spit it out.
If you cannot remember me,
there must be a reason.
I guess
I wasn't worth remembering.
If I'd crossed swords
with a person of your ability,
that memory
wouldn't soon leave me!
I'll ask you again.
Who are you?
[scoffs]
You've kidnapped a princess.
I presume
you didn't bring her out here
just to play cat
and mouse with me.
[LUCIUS] Maybe not,
but you have to admit,
it gets the blood pumping.
[chuckles]
It really is something
how calm you are.
Since I don't remember
meeting someone
that looks like you,
does that mean
we crossed paths
when you were a kid
or something?
I'll take your silent
blank stare as a yes.
One glance at you
is all I need to tell
you're not from around here.
How curious.
[scoffs]
Still ignoring me, huh?
Maybe you'd be
more enticed to talk
if we agreed to a trade.
Tell you what
I'll let this little princess
go for now.
And in exchange,
you tell me who you are.
Then, we'll settle
our differences
with a one-on-one fight.
I would say those terms
sound too good to be true.
[LUCIUS] Well,
I'm a very kind man, you see?
If you accept my proposal,
I'll start by honoring my word
and letting the princess go.
You have a deal.
I love it
when these things work out!
Stand between us
where we can both
keep an eye on you.
There may still be
rogue monsters
lurking in the woods,
after all.
You hear me?
Then go.
[FLORA]
Har
[LUCIUS] Now, you stay away
from the princess!
All right, that's good!
Stop right there.
[LUCIUS] As long
as she's within range,
I can use her for leverage
if I need to.
How the situation shakes out.
Depends on
who this guy really is.
Stand a little farther back,
if you don't mind.
Yes, all right!
[LUCIUS]
Look at this.
Our story went from
a lowly kidnapper on the run
from a spirited hero
of the kingdom
to an unsuspecting
victim of revenge.
Chased by the demon
who was sent
to carry out his sentence.
Now, time to fulfill
your part of the bargain.
Tell me!
[RIO]
It was over ten years ago.
I was a boy
living in the capital
of the Beltrum Kingdom.
[LUCIUS]
Really?
[RIO] At the time,
you were looking
after a certain parent
and their young child.
[laughs]
[LUCIUS]
It all makes sense!
You bear the features
of the people from Yagumo!
With that white hair,
you're like a whole
different person!
No wonder
I was struggling, here!
Look at you!
[laughs]
Oh, don't glare at me
with those soulless eyes.
Well, hey!
At least, you lived, right?
Or you stayed alive just
to come hunt me down.
[LUCIUS]
That sniveling little brat,
powerless to stop
the worst moment of your life.
Sounds like you have some
fond memories of me after all.
[LUCIUS]
Yes, I remember.
I've always remembered,
and I've been craving
a reunion with you!
Hoping for a moment
that played out
exactly like this!
Why do you think
I spared the life
-of a defenseless child,
ripe for the kill? -Huh?!
I will be right back.
So stay inside,
and don't let anyone in.
Yeah, okay!
-Bye, bye!
-[knock on door]
[LUCIUS]
Rio, it's me, Lucius.
Can you open the door for me?
[chuckles]
[grunts]
[LUCIUS]
Looks like I get to teach you
something new today, kid!
Always beware of a wolf
in sheep's clothing.
[RIO]
That day
I decided
I would survive in this world.
All for this moment.
♪
He stinks.
[ROHANNA (YOUNG)]
It's probably best
to keep your distance from him.
Who knows
what kind of diseases
he could be carrying?
I'm so sorry if my friends
and I startled you.
How about we start
from the beginning?
Hi! My name's Celia,
what should I call you?
Rio.
Rio?
Now, that's an unusual name.
My parents were immigrants.
Oh, my!
Well, that certainly
explains the black hair, then!
[AISHIA]
We don't have much time.
Now, I will teach you
about od,
about our magic,
and how to use your power.
[RIO (YOUNG)] She's going
to teach me to use magic?
[AISHIA]
You must memorize this feeling.
Sharpen your senses.
That light around you.
Its energy will
help you improve.
Aid in honing your body
and your mind
and make you strong.
So, use it.
Use the image
in your mind, and
[muffled speech]
[RIO (YOUNG)]
Um, I'm just gonna untie you.
-One second.
-[gasps]
Please.
Help me!
I beg you!
Is there any way that
that you could take me
to the castle?
The castle?
[gasps]
[CHRISTINA (YOUNG)]
Not another step, you!
Lady Christina!
Please, you mustn't!
You're a lying
little savage boy!
I'm asking you to listen
until the very end.
You're hurting me!
Unhand me this instant,
you loathsome creature!
[gasps]
[RIO] These are my mother
and father's graves?
[YUBA]
That's right.
May I pay my respects to them?
Please.
♪
[RIO]
Mother. Father.
I finally made it to Yagumo.
Please, Rio.
Go ahead, tell us everything.
What about Ayame and Zen?
Hm.
Just to make everything clear,
the two of them
have long been dead.
♪
Then don't shy away
from anything,
we want to know
all the details
of how they lived and died.
♪
My father, he died
before I was old enough
to really know him.
♪
My mother was so kind though,
and she never seemed
to stop smiling.
If she felt any grief
from his death,
I don't remember her
ever letting me see.
We weren't well off
by any means,
yet we managed to live
happily, day by day.
But all of that changed
when I was five
and my mother died.
Only five years old.
How exactly did
Ayame leave this world?
[RIO]
I'll tell you the truth,
but it is ugly,
and will be difficult
for you to hear.
It doesn't matter,
we still want to know.
[RIO] My life's purpose
is to kill this man,
it's the only reason
I'm still here.
[LUCIUS] Frankly, it fills me
with joy to know that
you grew up in the shadow
of what I'd done
to your mother.
Ruining people's lives
is what I live for,
and since you're here,
I get to revel in my success!
Now, you've really
got my attention, boy!
I'm all in!
Seeing that you
are exactly the man
I remembered you to be
pleases me as well.
Would you like me
to feign regret
or pray for repentance?
[RIO] Your repentance
isn't something
I care to participate in,
nor is it something I seek!
Oh, man, you're really
killin' the mood, here!
When someone confronts you
with their grievances
and bitter heartache,
it makes the prospect
of absolutely demolishing them
infinitely more enjoyable,
you know that?
Oh, right.
Zen told me something
a long time ago.
He said that Ayame
was the princess
of some other country,
if I remember it right.
A true sovereign.
She was royally adept
at sating my every need.
[chuckles]
Right up until
the moment she died,
she gave everything
she had to protect
-her sweet baby boy.
-What?
How did you
get in here, Lucius?
What are you doing to him?
[chuckles]
Please, don't kill my baby!
Spare Rio's life, I beg you.
Lucius.
Don't hurt him,
he's just a boy!
[LUCIUS]
Her last words.
-[FLORA] Rio.
-[wind whooshing]
Wait.
Rio?
♪
Now, that's the face of a kid
who watched his mother die!
That what you want
your last words to be?
Why not,
it's all the same to me.
It's been ten years, right?
Your old uncle wants
to play with you!
Come at me.
One-on-one, and let's--
[gasps]
[blood splattering]
Sorry you were
saying something?
What?
[yells]
♪
[LUCIUS]
It can't be!
How did I not react to him?
I'm better than that!
But it's hard to block
someone I couldn't see.
How did he move like that?
[grunts]
[LUCIUS]
There he is.
He's slowed down a bit!
[grunts]
[swords clanking]
[LUCIUS]
What is this unbelievable
physical enhancement magic?
Come on!
His magic just
keeps getting stronger!
[thwacks]
♪
[gasps]
♪
[LUCIUS]
How is he so insanely strong?
Maybe he's so fast
because he's using that
strength to propel himself!
[rumbling]
♪
[LUCIUS]
Look at him.
He's using those
powerful attacks
over and over again.
But he hasn't even
broken a sweat!
The kid is a monster!
[groans]
♪
He can use Spirit Arts, too?
[rumbling]
♪
[explosion]
[hollering]
♪
[thuds]
[grunts]
♪
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
What's wrong, boy?
You already finished?
Not me, I feel like
I'm just getting started.
[firing]
[hollering]
[gasps]
[whimpering]
[LUCIUS]
He's broken my ribs,
and ruptured my organs.
I've lost too much blood.
If I don't reattach
my arm soon
♪
[gasps]
[LUCIUS]
When did he get over there?
♪
[gasps]
[fire crackling]
Who knew you were
the villain all along.
I'm nothing next to you.
Let's end this, here and now.
Are you sure the kingdom
doesn't want me captured alive?
I'm sorry to say
I've received no such order.
♪
[gasps]
[groans]
[heavy breaths]
♪
[groans]
You just won't die.
You may be stubborn,
but I'm certain
you're not fireproof.
[screaming]
Hmph.
Are you all right?
[FLORA]
Yes, I am. Thanks to you.
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
Oh, yeah.
You can't lie to me.
I knew you came
to save the princess.
Now is when you die.
[explosion]
[fire crackling]
[LUCIUS]
About time.
What took you so long, boss?
What a tremendous blunder.
You'd still have your arm
if you hadn't given in
to your strange playful whims.
Leave him,
I'm not finished with that man.
Sorry to say,
I have a bit of business
with this miscreant myself.
[RIO]
I was here first.
Now, now, young one.
By the looks of it
you're trying to kill him,
isn't that right?
But if you were to do so,
then I won't be able
to finish my business
with him, will I?
Is that how this ends?
You'll just run away?
Scurry off with your tail
between your legs, like a dog!
What's that?
[RIO]
That's fine.
I'll just catch you again
in another ten years
and cut off your other arm.
Watch it, boy!
Put me down, Reiss,
I'll finish this!
-His name's Reiss?
-[REISS] I can't do that.
The moment you lose
your physical enhancement,
you will also lose your life.
You can't be serious, man!
I can still rip him to shreds!
We have no other choice
but to retreat for the moment.
No!
I won't let you leave!
Well, I am confident
in my skills
at both running away
and concealing my presence.
Though I am not certain
how I'll fare against you
in the end.
All one can do
is try their best.
♪
We'll be on our way.
[AISHIA]
Haruto, watch out, above you!
[gasps]
[fire blazing]
[yelling]
♪
[fire roaring]
Rio.
[RIO]
"Toward a Fateful Tomorrow."
[RIO (YOUNG)]
Hey, Mommy?
[AYAME]
Yes, Rio?
[RIO (YOUNG)]
I was wondering
why are we the only ones
with black hair?
I've never seen anyone else
that looks like us!
Good question.
Probably because
your father and I
come from a faraway land,
one you've never seen before.
Oh, really?
[MIHARU]
Is that Haruto?
♪
[LUCIUS]
Aw, Rio.
[gasps]
[RIO (YOUNG)]
No, Mommy.
[LUCIUS]
Are you mad, boy?
[gasps]
[MIHARU]
It is you.
♪
[grunts]
[muffled gasp]
♪
[MIHARU]
Don't go!
[MIHARU]
What was that?
[FLORA]
Rio.
Now that's the face of a kid
who watched his mother die!
[wind gusting]
♪
[LUCIUS]
Who would have imagined
that there'd be anyone
fast enough to catch up to me?
I mean, true,
I did have my hopes.
Hey, you talk, boy?
Why don't ya say something.
[RIO]
Uncover your face.
[LUCIUS]
Huh?
Who do you think
you're ordering around?
♪
Did you come to chat,
or are you here
to save the princess?
[grunts]
[RIO] For her sake,
I can't let on that
she has value as a hostage.
The one I'm here for is you!
Oh, is that so?
I've been looking for you,
Lucius!
[scoffs]
And if I am this Lucius
you desire,
what is it you plan to do,
exactly?
Take your life.
[chuckles]
[laughs]
I had no idea I was dealing
with a professional comedian!
[LUCIUS] This must be the guy
the humanoid spirit
has a covenant with.
I don't remember him, though.
But if he's got
a grudge against me,
then we must have met before.
What's the difference?
Here, take a good look!
Is this the face that
you were hoping to see?
Yes. I've been
searching a long time.
All so you could find
and kill me, isn't that right?
You seem pretty calm for a man
who is about to take a life.
Be that as it may,
it is indeed my sole
intention to kill you.
[smirks]
Well, then!
So why don't you
at least cut loose a little?
Show me a glimpse
of your true, murderous self!
This is my true self.
I'm going to kill you.
It's that simple.
[LUCIUS]
Sure, you will.
So
who are you, exactly?
You've finally found the man
you've been lusting to kill
and he doesn't get
a grand speech,
or even your name?
You will die, that's it.
There's nothing left to say.
[LUCIUS]
I suppose it's up to me
to spice things up, then.
All right.
[screams]
How'd the knife
fall right out of your chest?
You're playing some
dirty tricks
wearing a suit like that!
Some dirty tricks?
From you, of all people.
[knife clanks]
[LUCIUS] [smirks]
No gaps in his defense, I see.
Guess it wouldn't be
any fun if this was too easy.
[LUCIUS] You've long desired
to meet face-to-face.
Time to play!
[swords clang]
[yells]
[grunts]
I'll admit it, you're pretty
quick on your toes!
But now, I can tell
this princess
is important to you,
even if you want to pretend
you're only here to kill me.
♪
Or perhaps it's just that
you don't want other people
getting swallowed up
in your revenge?
Either way, you're too much
of a softy for vengeance!
[screams]
[whirring]
-[CELIA] Aishia!
-[roars]
Look out!
[growls]
[growls]
Stay alert!
Seems like
they've got their sights
set on you!
I'll be fine.
[groans]
Miss Aishia!
Don't worry.
You gotta do
better than that, boy!
[RIO] How is the point
of his sword getting longer?
Is it some
kind of spatial magic?
[swords clang]
[RIO]
Enough.
[grunts]
-[screams]
-[leaves rustle]
♪
[gasps]
[firing]
[sword clangs]
[LUCIUS]
Such a pest.
Why don't you buzz off!
[groans]
♪
[LUCIUS] This guy is attacking
me with such precision
that he's able to avoid
hitting the girl.
-[whimpering]
-That's not an ordinary skill.
[LUCIUS]
There's no chance I'd forget
someone with his abilities.
But I don't remember!
Could that mean
I met him long before
he got this strong?
Maybe it was back
when he was only a child.
I'm not playing this game.
How am I supposed
to have fun fighting you
if I haven't got any concept
of who you are?
There's no reason
to worry about fun
when you're about to die.
[gasps]
I think it's time you reveal
your big secret, yes?
You see, I've left
so many grudges in my wake
that I can't remember
every little face.
To say you've piqued
my interest
is an understatement,
but for you to know
all about me,
and me to know nothing of you,
-wellthat's no fun at all.
-[wind whooshing]
Can you understand
why it feels unfair?
Unfair, huh?
Who are you?
Spit it out.
If you cannot remember me,
there must be a reason.
I guess
I wasn't worth remembering.
If I'd crossed swords
with a person of your ability,
that memory
wouldn't soon leave me!
I'll ask you again.
Who are you?
[scoffs]
You've kidnapped a princess.
I presume
you didn't bring her out here
just to play cat
and mouse with me.
[LUCIUS] Maybe not,
but you have to admit,
it gets the blood pumping.
[chuckles]
It really is something
how calm you are.
Since I don't remember
meeting someone
that looks like you,
does that mean
we crossed paths
when you were a kid
or something?
I'll take your silent
blank stare as a yes.
One glance at you
is all I need to tell
you're not from around here.
How curious.
[scoffs]
Still ignoring me, huh?
Maybe you'd be
more enticed to talk
if we agreed to a trade.
Tell you what
I'll let this little princess
go for now.
And in exchange,
you tell me who you are.
Then, we'll settle
our differences
with a one-on-one fight.
I would say those terms
sound too good to be true.
[LUCIUS] Well,
I'm a very kind man, you see?
If you accept my proposal,
I'll start by honoring my word
and letting the princess go.
You have a deal.
I love it
when these things work out!
Stand between us
where we can both
keep an eye on you.
There may still be
rogue monsters
lurking in the woods,
after all.
You hear me?
Then go.
[FLORA]
Har
[LUCIUS] Now, you stay away
from the princess!
All right, that's good!
Stop right there.
[LUCIUS] As long
as she's within range,
I can use her for leverage
if I need to.
How the situation shakes out.
Depends on
who this guy really is.
Stand a little farther back,
if you don't mind.
Yes, all right!
[LUCIUS]
Look at this.
Our story went from
a lowly kidnapper on the run
from a spirited hero
of the kingdom
to an unsuspecting
victim of revenge.
Chased by the demon
who was sent
to carry out his sentence.
Now, time to fulfill
your part of the bargain.
Tell me!
[RIO]
It was over ten years ago.
I was a boy
living in the capital
of the Beltrum Kingdom.
[LUCIUS]
Really?
[RIO] At the time,
you were looking
after a certain parent
and their young child.
[laughs]
[LUCIUS]
It all makes sense!
You bear the features
of the people from Yagumo!
With that white hair,
you're like a whole
different person!
No wonder
I was struggling, here!
Look at you!
[laughs]
Oh, don't glare at me
with those soulless eyes.
Well, hey!
At least, you lived, right?
Or you stayed alive just
to come hunt me down.
[LUCIUS]
That sniveling little brat,
powerless to stop
the worst moment of your life.
Sounds like you have some
fond memories of me after all.
[LUCIUS]
Yes, I remember.
I've always remembered,
and I've been craving
a reunion with you!
Hoping for a moment
that played out
exactly like this!
Why do you think
I spared the life
-of a defenseless child,
ripe for the kill? -Huh?!
I will be right back.
So stay inside,
and don't let anyone in.
Yeah, okay!
-Bye, bye!
-[knock on door]
[LUCIUS]
Rio, it's me, Lucius.
Can you open the door for me?
[chuckles]
[grunts]
[LUCIUS]
Looks like I get to teach you
something new today, kid!
Always beware of a wolf
in sheep's clothing.
[RIO]
That day
I decided
I would survive in this world.
All for this moment.
♪
He stinks.
[ROHANNA (YOUNG)]
It's probably best
to keep your distance from him.
Who knows
what kind of diseases
he could be carrying?
I'm so sorry if my friends
and I startled you.
How about we start
from the beginning?
Hi! My name's Celia,
what should I call you?
Rio.
Rio?
Now, that's an unusual name.
My parents were immigrants.
Oh, my!
Well, that certainly
explains the black hair, then!
[AISHIA]
We don't have much time.
Now, I will teach you
about od,
about our magic,
and how to use your power.
[RIO (YOUNG)] She's going
to teach me to use magic?
[AISHIA]
You must memorize this feeling.
Sharpen your senses.
That light around you.
Its energy will
help you improve.
Aid in honing your body
and your mind
and make you strong.
So, use it.
Use the image
in your mind, and
[muffled speech]
[RIO (YOUNG)]
Um, I'm just gonna untie you.
-One second.
-[gasps]
Please.
Help me!
I beg you!
Is there any way that
that you could take me
to the castle?
The castle?
[gasps]
[CHRISTINA (YOUNG)]
Not another step, you!
Lady Christina!
Please, you mustn't!
You're a lying
little savage boy!
I'm asking you to listen
until the very end.
You're hurting me!
Unhand me this instant,
you loathsome creature!
[gasps]
[RIO] These are my mother
and father's graves?
[YUBA]
That's right.
May I pay my respects to them?
Please.
♪
[RIO]
Mother. Father.
I finally made it to Yagumo.
Please, Rio.
Go ahead, tell us everything.
What about Ayame and Zen?
Hm.
Just to make everything clear,
the two of them
have long been dead.
♪
Then don't shy away
from anything,
we want to know
all the details
of how they lived and died.
♪
My father, he died
before I was old enough
to really know him.
♪
My mother was so kind though,
and she never seemed
to stop smiling.
If she felt any grief
from his death,
I don't remember her
ever letting me see.
We weren't well off
by any means,
yet we managed to live
happily, day by day.
But all of that changed
when I was five
and my mother died.
Only five years old.
How exactly did
Ayame leave this world?
[RIO]
I'll tell you the truth,
but it is ugly,
and will be difficult
for you to hear.
It doesn't matter,
we still want to know.
[RIO] My life's purpose
is to kill this man,
it's the only reason
I'm still here.
[LUCIUS] Frankly, it fills me
with joy to know that
you grew up in the shadow
of what I'd done
to your mother.
Ruining people's lives
is what I live for,
and since you're here,
I get to revel in my success!
Now, you've really
got my attention, boy!
I'm all in!
Seeing that you
are exactly the man
I remembered you to be
pleases me as well.
Would you like me
to feign regret
or pray for repentance?
[RIO] Your repentance
isn't something
I care to participate in,
nor is it something I seek!
Oh, man, you're really
killin' the mood, here!
When someone confronts you
with their grievances
and bitter heartache,
it makes the prospect
of absolutely demolishing them
infinitely more enjoyable,
you know that?
Oh, right.
Zen told me something
a long time ago.
He said that Ayame
was the princess
of some other country,
if I remember it right.
A true sovereign.
She was royally adept
at sating my every need.
[chuckles]
Right up until
the moment she died,
she gave everything
she had to protect
-her sweet baby boy.
-What?
How did you
get in here, Lucius?
What are you doing to him?
[chuckles]
Please, don't kill my baby!
Spare Rio's life, I beg you.
Lucius.
Don't hurt him,
he's just a boy!
[LUCIUS]
Her last words.
-[FLORA] Rio.
-[wind whooshing]
Wait.
Rio?
♪
Now, that's the face of a kid
who watched his mother die!
That what you want
your last words to be?
Why not,
it's all the same to me.
It's been ten years, right?
Your old uncle wants
to play with you!
Come at me.
One-on-one, and let's--
[gasps]
[blood splattering]
Sorry you were
saying something?
What?
[yells]
♪
[LUCIUS]
It can't be!
How did I not react to him?
I'm better than that!
But it's hard to block
someone I couldn't see.
How did he move like that?
[grunts]
[LUCIUS]
There he is.
He's slowed down a bit!
[grunts]
[swords clanking]
[LUCIUS]
What is this unbelievable
physical enhancement magic?
Come on!
His magic just
keeps getting stronger!
[thwacks]
♪
[gasps]
♪
[LUCIUS]
How is he so insanely strong?
Maybe he's so fast
because he's using that
strength to propel himself!
[rumbling]
♪
[LUCIUS]
Look at him.
He's using those
powerful attacks
over and over again.
But he hasn't even
broken a sweat!
The kid is a monster!
[groans]
♪
He can use Spirit Arts, too?
[rumbling]
♪
[explosion]
[hollering]
♪
[thuds]
[grunts]
♪
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
What's wrong, boy?
You already finished?
Not me, I feel like
I'm just getting started.
[firing]
[hollering]
[gasps]
[whimpering]
[LUCIUS]
He's broken my ribs,
and ruptured my organs.
I've lost too much blood.
If I don't reattach
my arm soon
♪
[gasps]
[LUCIUS]
When did he get over there?
♪
[gasps]
[fire crackling]
Who knew you were
the villain all along.
I'm nothing next to you.
Let's end this, here and now.
Are you sure the kingdom
doesn't want me captured alive?
I'm sorry to say
I've received no such order.
♪
[gasps]
[groans]
[heavy breaths]
♪
[groans]
You just won't die.
You may be stubborn,
but I'm certain
you're not fireproof.
[screaming]
Hmph.
Are you all right?
[FLORA]
Yes, I am. Thanks to you.
[chuckles]
[LUCIUS]
Oh, yeah.
You can't lie to me.
I knew you came
to save the princess.
Now is when you die.
[explosion]
[fire crackling]
[LUCIUS]
About time.
What took you so long, boss?
What a tremendous blunder.
You'd still have your arm
if you hadn't given in
to your strange playful whims.
Leave him,
I'm not finished with that man.
Sorry to say,
I have a bit of business
with this miscreant myself.
[RIO]
I was here first.
Now, now, young one.
By the looks of it
you're trying to kill him,
isn't that right?
But if you were to do so,
then I won't be able
to finish my business
with him, will I?
Is that how this ends?
You'll just run away?
Scurry off with your tail
between your legs, like a dog!
What's that?
[RIO]
That's fine.
I'll just catch you again
in another ten years
and cut off your other arm.
Watch it, boy!
Put me down, Reiss,
I'll finish this!
-His name's Reiss?
-[REISS] I can't do that.
The moment you lose
your physical enhancement,
you will also lose your life.
You can't be serious, man!
I can still rip him to shreds!
We have no other choice
but to retreat for the moment.
No!
I won't let you leave!
Well, I am confident
in my skills
at both running away
and concealing my presence.
Though I am not certain
how I'll fare against you
in the end.
All one can do
is try their best.
♪
We'll be on our way.
[AISHIA]
Haruto, watch out, above you!
[gasps]
[fire blazing]
[yelling]
♪
[fire roaring]
Rio.
[RIO]
"Toward a Fateful Tomorrow."