third ingot ♚ video - backdated to the sixth
[The feed starts. Some of you might recognize the area, others might not - it's not that popular anymore. Right now, you see, Kinzo is traversing the Ilex Forest, and he's having quite the time of it. He looks fairly roughed up, for a great number of reasons, but he looks like the reason he's turning on the feed is for reasons... other than his own
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[Now, regarding EVERYTHING ELSE.] Did something happen?
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[HA HA HA oh yes.] ... Lion. You are... unique, among these grandchildren I have discovered here. You are... The blood of Beatrice flows through your veins. I can tell this without question. There is... love there. [he closes his eyes. With Lion, it's... kind of like Bice, and Kinzo can kind of be okay, even if it's only because of a scenario he's put together in his own mind.] Because of that, I have trusted you... ... it is now time for you to prove to me I was not misguided in placing that trust in you.
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[There is a pause before Lion speaks again.] You have spoken with her, right? With that Beatrice, the one who just arrived.
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[... Indeed. Lion has indeed inherited both his and Beatrice's intelligence and wit. There is no doubt... no doubt of the truth. This further pushes Kinzo towards his forming "reality".] That is... correct. ... You knew, didn't you? What sort of detestable creature she is? Or are you also going to tell me I did the things she claims I did...?
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... Tell me, Lion! Tell me, now or never! From your mouth, I want to hear it...!
Tell me your "truth"!!
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One belongs to her, to that witch named Beatrice who just arrived, but also belongs to me. That part I can share, as it also belonged to you.
Beyond that, the second part is purely hers. Her story, and the consequences of that first part are something I won't ever reveal.
[Lion's tone is even during all of this. Never wavering or doubting, as the Truth behind Beatrice's gameboard is something that only she can ever reveal.] You will have to accept that before I even start talking.
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... Very well. I suppose, as one to succeed the Ushiromiya headship... I cannot ask you to reveal that kind of thing, even as your grandfather. [Proud? Bitter? ... Mmm, maybe both.] Very well. I shall not press that matter if that is your desire.
I... do have one question regarding it, however. You may choose whether or not to answer.
Are these stories separate or are they related?
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Once I'm done with that first one I will tell you what the second part is about, that and nothing more. Hopefully by then you will understand why I'm keeping silent.
[At this, Lion takes the pokégear and presses some buttons. Say hello to this locked feed.]
This is a painful story, however. This is the reason why I have hesitated so much about telling it to you... But it isn't fate. You can change it with your own hands, you can stop that chain of pain and hatred.
Will you listen?
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I've told you from the start, haven't I, Lion? [a thoughtful, poignant pause] I'll tell that witch as well. No fate in the world can control Ushiromiya Kinzo-- That is something I control myself!
[with that, he nods!]
So--!! Naturally, I shall listen, Ushiromiya Lion...!
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[Lion stops and takes a deep breath.] First of all, all the things I have said so far are truth.
I am Beatrice's and your grandchild, and I was raised by Krauss and Natsuhi as if I were their own child, without them or even myself knowing of my true origin.
It is also true that I only recently learned of my own origins and that I learned about this from you.
However the story of my birth is much longer, and far more painful.
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[Kinzo suddenly doesn't like where this is going... But if he is to reach the truth and, more importantly, fight against the untruths of that witch... He cannot go in blind, can he? ... With a heart growing increasingly heavy, he nods.]
I see. A secret my future self told you only towards the end... Such circumstances...
Continue. I'm ready if you are.
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You also talked to me about the gold, and about your choice to move to Rokkenjima... There you built a second mansion, Kuwadorian, where Beatrice lived and where you would meet her as often as possible.
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Clearly, however, this does not last. What happens?
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However the pregnancy didn't end well.
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[The happiness at the news, however, catches in Kinzo's throat. Lion exists, therefore the girl had to be fine. Therefore... Therefore...!]
... You don't mean...
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Beatrice didn't make it...
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