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Gremio: Young Master. Young Master!
Cleo: What is it Gremio? You're awfully noisy.
Gremio: Ah, Pahn, Cleo. Have you seen Young Master? I thought I would rouse him to go around the city, but...no matter where I look...AWWW, it can't be! Kidnapping?!
Pahn: What did you say?! Young Master is the son of Master Teo McDohl, one of the Scarlet Moon Empire's Five Generals. It's certainly not out of the question...
Cleo: Pahn! How can you say such a thing just because he's not in the mansion?! And look, Gremio, calm down. Jeez, these men...
Gremio: Well then, where would Young Master be? Ahh, and Master Teo is returning today from a long campaign. [He's whining]
Cleo: Master Teo?! Then, maybe...
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Teo: We've arrived at Gregminster, the imperial capital.
Ted: What a big city! I can see the palace from here! ... But, Master Teo, is it really all right [for me to be here]?
Teo: Yeah. When it becomes less crowded, I'll introduce you to those living with me. I also have a son about your age.
Ted: Same...age...huh?
Teo: I'll be happy if you two become friends. My son's name is---
Tir: Father!!
Teo: Tir?!
Tir: Welcome back! I got tired of waiting and came to meet you!
Teo: You got this far outside the city by yourself? I guess Gremio is lightening up.
Tir: Um...it's not like he let me--
Cleo: There he is! Over there! Master Tir!!
Pahn: Welcome home, Master Teo.
Gremio: Young Master!! Ah, you're safe!! I was so worried!
Tir: I'm fine, Gremio, jeez.
Teo: Good grief, when it comes to Tir, you guys are in a daze.
Gremio: M-Master Teo, you were here?
Teo: What do you mean "You were here?!"
Tir: Father, who's that kid behind you?
Teo: Oh, I met him on the campaign. His parents died in war and he had no place to go. From now on, he'll be living with us. Let's head inside, Tir.
Ted: I'm Ted. I'll help out with any work. Pleased to meet you.
Tir: Same here, Ted. I'm Tir, Tir McDohl.
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Servant: Master Teo McDohl, they are ready for you, this way please.
Teo: Ok, let's go, Tir.
Tir: Y-yes, father.
Teo: Don't be so nervous. His Majesty is a stern man, but there is no need to be afraid.
Announcer: Master Teo McDohl, one of the empire's five generals, and his son, Master Tir McDohl, here to have an audience with the Emperor.
Barbarossa: Oh, Teo, how are things?
Teo: You look well, Your Majesty, Lady Windy. Things are how they were when we fought together in the War of Succession; my sword and army have not weakened.
Barbarossa: Reliable words. Do you not think so, Windy?
Windy: Yes, Your Majesty. By the way, who is this sweet young man here?
Tir: Tir, Tir McDohl. I'm 14.
Teo: He's still a mischeivous boy, but I think it would be good if he were to enter Your Majesty's service soon, if it were somehow allowed.
Barbarossa: I see. Tir! There is a vacancy in the Imperial Guard at the moment, will you lend your power to this empire alongside your father?
Tir: Y-yes, certainly! I will try to live up to Your Majesty's expectations.
Tir: This is a fairly deep forest. Be careful Ted, Gremio, Pahn.
Pahn: Uhh, it is Young Master's first mission in the Imperial Guard, but isn't only retrieving the Astral Conclusions just an errand? Besides that, an important, dangerous mission would be--
Gremio: What are you saying, Pahn?! Getting the Astral Conclusions is important for our future and a perfectly fine mission. Besides, this way, I don't have to worry about Young Master getting hurt.
Ted: Gremio, even if it is a dangerous mission, I'll protect Tir, so there is no need to worry! Tir is my friend and Master Teo, who took me in, asked me to. Hey, Tir, take me with you wherever you go, as long as you live.
Tir: Again with the "Take me along" stuff. How many times does this make it? One more time and we're not going anywhere.
Gremio: Ted, are you sure? Ever since Young Master was young, I was ALWAYS the one to protect him from harm. *I* will protect Young Master.
Pahn: Wait a minute! When Master Teo is away, *I* am the one who protects Young Master!
Gremio: I will!
Ted: I will, right Tir?!
Pahn: No way, I will!
[grunting is the same in both languages, if anyone was confused]
Cleo: Knock it off! Everyone can protect him! Good grief, you guys... I'm trying to think.
Gremio: Trying to think?
Cleo: Yeah, I heard a troubling rumor about Master Teo's leaving for the front.
Gremio: About Master Teo? As I recall, this time was to protect the border.
Cleo: Well, in any case, it was just a rumor. Don't worry about it.
Tir: At any rate, about the star-seeing magician Lady Leknaat, why does such a great person who grants requests for the palace live in such a desolate place?
Ted: It's a magician thing. It's their job to think in peace and solitude. When people are around, they're distracted and can't concentrate.
Tir: Wow, even though you're the same age as me, you sure know a lot!
Ted: Same age as you? I'm three hundred--
Tir: Three hundred?
Ted: U-um, never mind.
Pahn: I can see it now. Young Master, that's the tower.
Tir: Wow, it's so tall! It seems you certainly could see the stars from there!
Ted: But wherever you look, it looks like it's falling apart. Are we meeting someone?
Luc: Sorry about that.
Ted: Eh?! You startled me! Why did you appear behind suddenly like that?!
Luc: Over there is where only Lady Leknaat and I live. Therefore, it's a one-person tribe. Is there something I can do for you?
Tir: N-no, we're fine.
Cleo: That was the Wind Rune magic...Teleport? You can use such power even though you're a child?
Luc: Don't think I'm on the same level as imperial people. I'm Luc, Lady Leknaat's number one student. So, which one of you is Tir?
Tir: Me.
Luc: Hm, so you're the one. Let's go, Lady Leknaat is waiting. Moreover, she has something to tell you.
Tir: Tell...me?
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Leknaat: Welcome, thank you for waiting, Tir McDohl. Here are the Astral Conclusions. Please take them.
Tir: Thank you. All right, with this, I've completed my first mission safely. Oh, you wanted to talk to me about something?
Leknaat: Listen carefully, Tir. My job is to perceive the future by watching the flow of the stars. However, the future is not determined. I only know the large flow. You are still young, there may be pain, but within that large flow you are bearing a solemn destiny. There may be painful choices and grief you can do nothing about.
Tir: Me?
Leknaat: Please do not forget, your future is in your hands. No matter what happens, choose the path you think is correct and trust in your choices. I will attentively watch your future from a distance.
Tir: Sure, thank you. If you'll excuse me.
[Tir leaves]
Luc: How did it go, Lady Leknaat?
Leknaat: I would have never thought such a young boy...fate is cruel. However, the stars have already started to move. The 108 stars will gather. The boy Tir McDohl is under the Tenkai star of destiny.
Luc: So he's the Tenkai Star.
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Gremio: The Empire torments people? Are you sure, Cleo?
Cleo: Yeah, Gremio. Recently Emperor Barbarossa has become completely entranced by Lady Windy and appears to have mostly gotten out of governing. So, in rural areas with these guys who have gone bad doing whatever they want, the people become victims.
Pahn: What a thing to say, just because Lady Windy resembles Lady Claudia.
Tir: Pahn, who's Lady Claudia?
Pahn: Lady Claudia was His Majesty's wife. She passed away a long time ago.
Cleo: You were still very young when she passed away so I guess you don't remember, but Lady Windy resembles Lady Claudia, or so they say.
Gremio: That's not a reason not to govern. Above all, think about what would happen to Master Teo, who swore allegiance to His Majesty. Right, Young Master?
Tir: Right. Eh- where's Ted?
Cleo: He said he was going for a walk.
Tir: I wonder if he's ok. It looks like it will rain.
Gremio: Truly. Dark clouds are appearing.
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Ted: Will soon be time...to leave before this thing on my right hand causes mischief...if I didn't say anything...Tir would be mad...but it would be best for them too. I really wish I could have told them.
Windy: My oh my, where are you going to run now...Ted?
Ted: You! You're that witch!
Windy: How wonderful! You remember me even after 300 years? I'm impressed.
Ted: How could I forget?! You destroyed my village! Killed my grandpa!
Windy: If you remember all that, then this will be quick. I heard there was a boy like you living with Teo, so I came to see for myself. Oh, it's my lucky day! Come, won't you give me what's in your right hand?
Ted: Give it to you, this miserable rune I carry in my body? I'll show you its power!*
*Best as I can figure, this the Japanese equivalent of "Give it to you? I'll give it to you!"
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Gremio: Young Master, I've brought some tea.
Tir: Thank you, Gremio. Ted back yet?
Gremio: Not yet. It's getting late.
Tir: I wonder what's he doing out there in the rain. [door] Ted? Sounds like he's back.
Cleo: Ted?! Hang on, Ted!
Tir: Cleo, what's going on? Ted...Ted! There's blood everywhere. What on earth happened?!
Gremio: At any rate, let's get him to bed and treat his wounds!
Tir: Ted! Hang in there! Ted!
Gremio: This is horrible. Some thugs definitely slashed his chest!
Pahn: This could happen somewhere in a high class city such as this?
Cleo: That's not it. This was done by magic.
Tir: Magic?
Ted: Tir...
Tir: Ted! Are you ok?!
Ted: That can wait, I have something to ask you. Take off my right glove.
Tir: What is this? There's a pattern engraved in your right hand.
Ted: One of the 27 True Runes in this world, the cursed rune, Soul Eater.
Gremio: True Rune? The "True Runes" that give immortality and great power to the bearer?
Cleo: Rune fragments sealed in spheres are all over in this world. I've used them before, but this is the first time I've seen a True Rune.
Ted: I didn't think that witch Windy would be here. She has her sights set on this rune and has been looking for me.
Tir: Then, you're saying Lady Windy did this to you? Wait a minute. There's a lot I don't understand. Ted, could you explain everything from the start?
Ted: Can't. I don't have that kind of time left. The favor I mentioned, I want you to keep this rune from Windy. It may be shameless to ask this of a friend, but there's no one else who I can call on. If that woman abuses its power, terrible things will happen. Moreover, I want to pass on this rune that my grandpa protected and that I protected for 300 years to the one who is really fit to use it. I beg you, Tir, this is the biggest favor I could ever ask.
Tir: Yeah, I understand.
Ted: Really? Really?
Tir: We're friends aren't we?
Ted: Thank you, Tir. Put your right hand in mine.
Tir: Like this?
Ted: Soul Eater! I order you, detach from your current master and heed the control of Tir McDohl.
Gremio: The True Rune is logded in Young Master's right hand...
Ted: That rune may bring misfortune. If it does, you can curse me for it, but please don't let Windy get it!
Tir: No problem, Ted. Don't worry and get some rest.
Ted: Thanks, in 300 years, I never once got to rest easy...
Tir: Ted.
[Door bursts open]
Soldier: Excuse our barging in! Lord Tir McDohl--
Gremio: What are you doing?!
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Guard: What's your business here? This is Sonierre Prison. Only authorized persons allowed.
Tir: By General Milich's orders, we're taking the prisoner Liukan. Here's the order.
Guard: Hm? This certainly is General Milich's hand-writing. Ok, let them in!
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Flik: It's scary how easily we got by with those orders.
Viktor: The Liberation Army even has a private document forging pro in our ranks. Obviously, those guys didn't think so.
Gremio: Young Master, I suspect Dr. Liukan is imprisoned on the other side of this iron door.
Flik: But how do we open this door?
Tir: Gremio, try that lever by your feet.
Gremio: Right.
Tir: It opened! All right, let's go! We'll save Liukan and he can make that antidote.
Milich: I cannot allow you to make such a thing. It would cause me a great deal of trouble.
Viktor: You are...Milich Oppenheimer!
Milich: My oh my, my compatriot General Teo's son, Sir Tir McDohl. Going against His Majesty causes your father grief.
Tir: Why are you here?
Milich: My poison rose led to the completion of a new weapon. To try it out, you see, I thought I would come here and use the prisoners, but when I got here I found someone had entered using orders I don't remember writing.
Viktor: Heh, I'll gladly shut those flapping gums of yours.
Flik: We'll get you back for that poison rose!
Milich: How uncivilized. Sorry, but I am not in the mood. Instead, I will give you this.
Flik: What are you going to do with such a small bottle?
Milich: Now now, please take a closer look. If you do, inside you'll see spores! Furthermore, these are not ordinary spores. They are man-eating spores.
Tir: Man-eating spores?!
Milich: Because they're still in the planning stages, they only last about half a day, but that should be plenty.
Viktor: What are you going to do with that? Don't tell me...
Milich: Correct! Eh! Oh no, it broke! You'll be in a lot of trouble if you don't run away now. Of course, because your backs are to a dead end prison, you are like rats to an owl. Now I must be off. [Laugh]
Vikotr: Wait Milich!
Tir: Don't bother, Viktor. Leave him be. If we breathe in even a little of these spores, we're done for.
Gremio: Young Master, the spores make it dangerous to return to the entrance. Let's retreat behind that door. If we go inside, we might be saved.
Tir: Right, c'mon everyone!
Gremio: Young Master.
Tir: Gremio? What are you doing? Hurry up and get over here!
[Gremio pulls lever]
Tir: Gremio! Open up, Gremio!
Gremio: Young Master. Milich said that these spores live half a day. So in that case, even if we ran away, we probably couldn't escape the spores. Therefore, there's no other way than for someone outside to pull this lever and close the door.
Tir: What are you saying?! We'll manage somehow, so hurry and open up! Get in here! Gremio!
Gremio: I am sorry! For the first time, I must disobey you, Young Master. The spores already cover a part of me. If I open the door now, then you will-
Tir: GREMIO!
Viktor: (in background) Dammit! [hits door with sword]
Tir: No, Gremio! What am I going to do without you?!
Gremio: You've become a fine young man. Now, even if I don't help you, you'll be fine.
Tir: That's not true! That's not true!! Gremio, no!
Gremio: Please don't be sad. No matter what happens to my body, I'll always be by your side, Young Master. I will always watch over you, Young Master.[coughing, gasping] I can't...see...my throat's....closing...
Tir: No! No, Gremio! Gremio!
Gremio: Young Master! Please, always believe in yourself. That is my first and final request.
Tir: [screaming, crying] Gremio!
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Soldier: Reporting! General Teo McDohl, the rebel army invaded Scarletia Castle. His Majesty orders General McDohl on an expedition to the front.
Teo: I see. Report to His Majesty that I have received the order.
Soldier: But...are you sure?
Teo: No matter what, I will obey His Majesty's orders. That's all there is to it.
Soldier: Understood! Excuse me.
Teo: Tir...