Zutto mae kara kimatteita youna
ずっと前から決まっていたような
It's like it was predestined
Tooi mukashi kara wakatteta youna
遠い昔からわかってたような
It's like I've known it since the distant past
Mienai sen no ue wo tadoru youni
見えない線の 上をたどるように
Like following atop invisible wires,
Michibikare deai kousasuru Saison
導かれ出逢い 交差する Saison
we're guided to our meeting where the seasons intersect
Senakaawase no hikari to kage no youni
背中合わせの 光と影のように
Like the co-existant light and shadow,
Tsuyoku hikareru Mystification
強く引かれる Mystification
Mystification is strongly drawn to us
Mimimoto de sasayaki yobu koe ni furimukeba
耳元で囁き呼ぶ声に振り向けば
When I turn to the voice whispering into my ear,
Kizukanu uchi hirakareteita tobira
気付かぬうち 開かれていたトビラ
the door had already been opened
Sukoshi no guuzen to hitsuzen wo tsunagu youni
少しの偶然と 必然をつなぐように
Like joining a little coincidence with inevitability
Ugokihajimeta futatsu no Histoire Ah
動き始めた二つの Histoire Ah
Two stories began
Zutto hatenaku tsuzuiteyuku
ずっと果てなく続いて行く
And they'll go on forevermore
The white king is protected by the knight and moves towards a prolonged victory.
However, ash falls on the black rook.
And the chessboard begins to change.
Early Spring 1925
It seems that Germany has begun to make advances into Poland.
But thanks to the efforts of Jupiter Roger, the head of the Science Academy,
Sauville's gaze remains focused on the love for its dear citizens.
Our country shall not become involved in war.
Place lanterns of peace in all windows!
Roger's efforts were indeed impressive.
But it's truly unfortunate.
If only his actions were in this country's best interests...
and not for his own personal desire.
Blois, what are you—
Have you heard of the Kingdom of Seyrun, Your Majesty?
Seyrun?
Did he say Seyrun?!
He's talking about those filthy Gray Wolves.
White stumbles here, despite having been overwhelmingly dominant.
A bad bishop appeared without them noticing it.
Sauville, fearing the brilliant minds of the Gray Wolves of Seyrun, erased all traces of their history.
Even now, the wolves despise Sauville.
And...
One of their customs is keeping what's called a "memento box."
This is proof of a certain man's life.
He was born in the village of the Gray Wolves, a descendant of the Kingdom of Seyrun.
Isn't that right,
owner of this memento box...
Jupiter Roger?
What?!
President Roger is a...?!
Roger...
He hid his own identity and snuck into this palace.
Then he deceived the former king and became president of the prestigious Science Academy.
This was all a plan to seize Sauville and re-establish the Kingdom of Seyrun.
This belongs to Jupiter Roger, who falsified his identity to the previous king.
It's an oath.
Peace? Don't be ridiculous.
This war will radically alter the structure of the world.
If Sauville doesn't join the battle, the strength of this nation will surely plummet.
That is what Roger anticipates!
Roger, is that true?
Answer, Roger!
Your Majesty, I...
The traitor escaped!
So he really is a wolf...
I'll send out a search party immediately.
No need.
All that awaits a defanged wolf is death by starvation.
The chessboard speaks.
The quarrel over the miniature garden has finished.
The stage of the next game is...
Episode 23
Calling Checkmate in an Ash-stained Round of Chess
Look at that!
Where did those airplanes come from?
Hey, it's the army!
Move it! Clear the street!
You wanna die?!
Junior! Junior!
What was that?!
Looks like an emergency mobilization.
Junior!
You mustn't let go of that hand.
If you let go...
your soul goes with it.
Cordelia, I'll...{Must be some kinky threesome. I should watch a loli/midget getting gangbanged next time}
I'll protect you, Cordelia.
The one I must protect is Victorique.
The wolf cub is imprisoned in the royal palace's dungeon.
We can't get to her.
There's no way I can abandon her to that fate.
She is my soul.
I'm sure the opportunity will come.
I see.
So you're returning to England too, Avril-san...
Yes...
All right!
Let's make our last class a lively one!
There! Anyone who knows the answer, raise your hand!
No one?
Very well, I'll call on someone.{Poor blondie, she's so foreveralone. Sorry girl, I know you tried getting that dick but unfortunatly... this series favors the loli for some stupid reason. Better luck in Ozma, you generic short haired blondie}
You! Avril-san!
Charming Monster!
Charming Monster! Charming Monster! Charming Monster!
Charming Monster, eh?
The Ministry of the Occult seems to have gotten their hands on her.
So that's why these guys are so worked up.
Sirs! Please take shelter here for now!
Sheesh, what a nuisance.
Kujō-kun...
Victorique-san...
I'm here today on behalf of the Ministry of the Occult to ask for police assistance,
Superintendent General Signore.
So you're now simply a minion of the Ministry of the Occult, Grevil?
Grevil!
Jacqueline?
I heard you sent that boy back to his home country!
Why did you deceive me?!
You aren't the type to do this...
Grevil!
I executed my father's orders.
That's my duty, as his heir and eldest son.
And yet...
Who is it?
Oh, it's you, Blois.
I've informed the envoy from Germany that we will fight together as allies.
At long last, Sauville will stand up on the world's stage.
The world, huh?
People are crying.
Our kingdom stands on top of their grief.
Shall I pitch innocent people into a sea of grief?
Shall I cause tears of blood to flow...
with these hands?
What are you talking about?
You're someone who killed his own love out of impetuous jealousy and pride.
Your blood-soaked hands will never be cleansed.
So you have nothing to fear if you stain them further in blood.
This time, however, it won't be for the sake of your dark desires.
It will all be for the sake of righteousness.
You're right.
I've...
killed love!
You've killed love.
At present, all troops are gathering and regrouping in Saubreme.
More than 80% of the aristocracy agrees with you, Marquis de Blois.
What's that?
Volunteer soldiers.
Citizens who worship the Charming Monster wasted no time in gathering at the royal palace.
You should remove her heart as soon as possible...
I will capture the beautiful monster alive.
That is synonymous with acquiring her power.
Charming Monster! Charming Monster!
Believing in Sauville's victory, the commoners have become belligerent.
Right now, the entire country has become servant to the Ministry of the Occult.
I'll have the Charming Monster do one more job for me.
The queen moves to the east.
But the black knight...
Charming Monster...
We have allied ourselves with Germany.
Now, what do we do next?
What of the world?
What of Sauville?
The course of the war is on that chessboard.
So, divine!
How irksome of you to come in without so much as a proper greeting.
I've prepared all these books for you, wench.
This place is no different from that library tower you called your home.
Yes, I did indeed tell you...
to fill this place with books.
Wisdoms of the past told me everything.
Including your scheme...
What?
Leviathan's memoir told me.
It seems you were finally able to create the homunculi you've been yearning for all these years.
As a young man, you idolized Leviathan the Alchemist and nurtured the dream of creating a homunculus.
However, Leviathan's alchemy employed tricks.
Confronted with the truth nobody else realized, you were deeply hurt.
You thought, "Does the occult really hold no power?"
But you didn't give up.
Led by Leviathan's lies, you expended a huge amount of this country's gold and soldiers.
And thus, you came to a conclusion.
The occult could be used to manipulate the public.
Witch! That's enough slander!
You would bring forth puppets obeying your every command.
Just like how Leviathan once led you by the nose...
They would be your homunculi.
And right now, those homunculi are gathered before you, as "pawns."
Certainly, you believe in the power of the occult more than anyone.
The power of its fakery to always fascinate.
How perceptive of you.
Already, this country has begun acting according to my will.
The Science Academy has been banished, Rupert has become my pawn,
and the whole country is overflowing with homunculi.
And you're one of them, Gray Wolf.
It tastes like my blood.
You, too, are a homunculus I created.
You belong to me.
Your blood... Your meat...
And your "wellspring of wisdom" too...
Everything about you exists for my benefit.
Like the library tower, there are a lot of books and much knowledge here.
But...
you aren't here.
You done?
These were left in there.
They look sweet.
They're not.
I'm out of a job.
Stay at my place for a while.
Not like you have relatives anyway.
Okay.
After the war is over, I swear I'll search for those kids.
I swear it!
You're a good teacher.
Let me help you.
Sure.
Those kids...
Where are they now?
Winter 1925
Why are you daydreaming?!
Listen, I don't care if you're the son of a senior officer.
Here, you're just another soldier!
And that goes for all of you!
Yes, sir!
Dismissed!
Need a hand?
Thank you.
Unreasonable, isn't he?
Well, I'm used to people getting mad at me for no reason.
Victorique...
Fire!
Right now, I'm up north.
Even though we're separated, I've never forgotten you.
After all...
After all, I have...
What the hell is this?!
Th-That's...
Showing off your trinkets!
I'm confiscating this!
Wha—
Scum!
I won't let you have this!
What was that?!
I... apologize.
But... I'm not giving this... to you!
I have...
the ring you gave me.
This ring gives me strength.
This pendant gives me strength.
No matter how far apart we are...
Even if you aren't here...
I...
What? It's the son this time?
From the sound your shoes make to your smell, you've become exactly like Father.
The Ministry of the Occult will hold a ceremony tomorrow in honor of the new Prime Minister, Marquis Albert de Blois.
We're going to use you there as a spectacle.
Put this on.
The Charming Monster costume that night...
It was a bright peach color.
But this dress is...
black.
I...
Even so, I...
I'll be by your side as long as you have this pendant.
I'll always be... by your side...
The storm has come again.
It will be different from the last Great War!
Now, we have to stand up.
Europe's ancient past is dying out!
But our country, Sauville, is different!
We have the power to rise up!
Today, I share with you my happiness for being able to promise the future of Sauville!
This battle will be a one for glory!
Even if we get hurt, certain victory is waiting for us!
And why is that?!
Because we have the Charming Monster on our side!
Charming Monster!
Charming Monster! Charming Monster! Charming Monster!
Charming Monster! Charming Monster!
I...
I don't promise anything!
For promises are a radiance that exist only between those who understand one another, those of like soul!
I have no promise for the future of this country as it is now.
All that's there...
Albert...
is a deal leading to the country's ruin, dripping with your lies!
Witch...
It's been a long time...
Albert de Blois!
Maman!
Go back!
Because of me, Maman is...!
That's right!
Because of you, Cordelia is...
Gray Wolf!
You remembered, Albert?
I haven't forgotten either.
The floor of that gray tower...
The sensation of that floor, cold enough to chill my heart.
My body is still shivering from it.
So to warm myself, get my circulation flowing, and prepare my child's first bath...
Fire is necessary!
You!
I should have gotten rid of you after all, Gray Wolf!
I won't let you play any more games with my daughter, Albert!
Cordelia...
She chose to take your place in order to protect you.
And my other half chose to help her,
so that Cordelia could fulfill... her desire.
It's not for your sake!
It's because Cordelia cries, saying she'd kill herself if she loses you!
You make her cry!
She cries without shedding tears!
She cries without even making a sound!
But...
But I'm different.
I'll eradicate the source of Cordelia's tears.
I'll kill you...
right here!
C-Co...
Cordelia!
Whenever, Wherever
Arata na tabidachi mukaeyou
新たな旅立ち 迎えよう
Let us go off on a new journey
Fire, burn!
Burn and light up...
her future!
Ushinaikaketeita Soul
失いかけていた Soul
I was about to lose my soul
Yobisamashita Confide in you
呼び覚ました Confide in you
Confiding in you aroused it once more
Tomo ni shita hibi wo tsuyoku nigirishime
共にした日々を 強く握りしめ
I'll hold tight the memories of our days together
Whenever, Wherever
Tagai ni yorisoi
互いに寄り添い
We lean against one another
Osoreru koto nado nai
恐れる事などない
We have nothing to fear
Yami ga futari wakatsu to mo
闇が 二人分かつとも
Even if the darkness should separate us
Tashika na kodou ga
確かな鼓動が
That's what my palpable heartbeat
Sou tsugeteiru kara
そう告げているから
Is telling me
Futatabi deaeru made
再び出会えるまで
Until we can meet each other again
Omoi yo douka kimi to tomo ni
想いよ どうか 君と共に
I bid my feelings to be with you
I saw it that morning, at the calm sea.
Your hair, swaying in the everlasting light...
I have something I can believe in.
Something certain...
Your name is...
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Reaper's Shoulder
Kujō.
Victorique.