In that warm darkness...
I was constantly asleep.
Back then, I thought it would be okay for me to sleep forever.
But...
Do you understand, Minette?
The world of light is inhabited by myriads of people.
Myriads... of people?
And when you one day open your eyes—
You'll definitely be able to bring those people joyous tidings.
Do you really think... I can do it?
Of course I do—
Because you were born for that purpose.
What my creator told me...
If it was true...
Then it must be an amazingly fabulous thing.
That's why I just kept on thinking...
When the day comes and I open my eyes...
If at that time, there's someone beside me...
That person will be the first I'll fill with joy.
I'd make myself part of their family. This, I swore to myself.
Bells of Joy
The Night of the Meteor Shower
In the oceanic city-state located in the northernmost region of Nostrum, "Eltaria",
So many merchants and travelers from around the world gather here—
That others call it the "World's Treasury."
Currently, the city is alive with activity from the annual harvest.
In addition, the septennial meteor shower is taking place this year.
Not a moment can spared as people rush around the city about their business.
On the edge of this lively city, our "clan" resides—
Oasis.
Good morning, Leicester.
Morning, Nina.
Did you work all night again?
Yep. I've almost fixed that dishwasher from last time.
Please don't push yourself.
Since tonight is the night of the septennial meteor shower.
Carina has always looked forward to it too...
I'm back~
Is Leicester still sleeping?
Morning, Carina.
You’re already awake...
Yep, just got up.
But I wanted to poke your cheeks,
or plug your nose so that you can't breathe...
And then you'd wake up starving for air, and kindly smile at me...
Good morning, Carina.
Good morning, Leicester.
You're so amazing when you’re asleep.
That's not... What do you mean by "amazing?
To me, Carina is much more...
Oh Leicester, you naughty~
I'm only telling the truth.
Leicester...
Carina...
"Welcome back, Carina-san."
Sigh, I wanted it to end with a sweet kiss...
Good morning, milady.
Yes, good morning.
But, Nina, have you already greeted Leicester?
Yes...
Just now...
I wanted to be the first one to greet him today...
It's alright.
Look.
If we're like this, then you're the first one to hold my hand today, right?
Carina!
Milady?!
Are you okay?
My heart's still pounding...
Carina, what's wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Anyhow, it sure is lively...
Looks like they're all excited for tonight's meteor shower.
Yes. We should get ready for our party too.
Leicester.
Look!
Isn't it cute?
Is it a puppet?
It's pretty fancy...
I wonder how they made it.
Sigh.
You get carried away every time you see something like this.
Oops. My bad.
It's at the fountain! It's awesome!
Moving puppets, you say?
Really?!
I guess that's it.
Oh my, Miss Carina!
Hey, it's Carina!
The lady of Verritti family?
Everyone, good day.
Leicester's with you too?
You two are as close as always!
Leicester, thanks for fixing that clock.
It was nothing.
If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
Come, come, you two just have to see this!
Please excuse us.
Thank you, everyone.
Now then, you two, watch closely!
Agnes Boulange's World's Greatest Circus!
A circus!
Well then...
Go!
Ta-da~
Amazing...
They look like they're really alive.
Self-moving puppets?
Is it an automaton?
Automaton?
Oh, that's what those things are?
Now that we've warmed up...
Tango!
Oh wow, that's the one from earlier...
Tango, say hello to everyone.
I'm the white cat Tango. Pleased to meet you.
A cat just talked...
Amazing...
I've never seen an automaton that could talk before...
You're sharp, mister.
Well then.
Today's assistant will be Eltaria's jewel, Carina!
What.
The world's greatest puppet show, Agnes' Circus—
Has only just begun!
Yay! Clap, clap, clap, clap!
Uh... Uhh... Leicester, I...
I'm looking forward to your performance, Carina.
It's Show Time!
There's no going back now!
Dance of the Puppets!
They're all quite elegant.
Please allow me.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Ah... I messed up.
Then shall we try again slowly?
Without further ado, Agnes' World's Greatest Circus—
Will now come to a close.
Thank you. Thank you.
That was great, all thanks to you!
To think that the famous Carina would be my assistant
It was nothing...
We had lots of fun too.
Seems like Tango-san's sleeping?
The more complex an automaton is, the more Eru it needs...
It should start up again in just a bit.
By the way...
That's a lot.
This is nothing out of the ordinary for us Franzens.
Oh, Agnes is from Franbreeze?
Yep.
Something came up so I'm traveling around these days.
I'm planning to stick around here until the harvest is over.
Oh, that's right.
I should probably book a hotel room...
In that's the case, would you like to stay at our clan, Oasis?
There's an empty room.
Eh?! Really?
Yes, of course.
Right, Leicester?
If the clan master, Carina, says so,
I have no reason to object.
Lucky~
Thank you so much, Carina!
Don't worry about it.
Let's watch the meteor shower tonight together.
I'm looking forward to it!
What's that?
Ah...
It's the Parade of The Holy Knights.
The Holy Knights...
The worshipers of Rhambus?
Yes...
The treasure that's to be displayed at the Holy Church during the harvest...
They're guarding the "Artifact".
Artifact...
We have a good view from here.
Carina, look! That person's so pretty.
Wow, you're right...
She's pretty mysterious.
She looked this way!
I wonder if it was impolite of us to stare like that...
Did you hear that, Ritos?
Yes, sis.
That's not something we'd miss!
Yes... How could eating that many sweets be "nothing out of the ordinary."
Not that!
The meteor shower! Meteor shower!
Oh right, that. Yeah, yeah.
You don't seem to care...
That's not true.
Well then. Let's follow them.
Yeah, that's right.
We can't just sit here!
Let's go, Ritos!
Sis?
What?
Give me an erotic pose!
It's very slippery so be careful.
You could have told me that sooner!
We're back.
Welcome back, Leicester!
You're so late.
Lady Shelley...
I told you not to do that in public, mom...
Mom?!
So it's fine if I do it in private?
Leicester's mother...
You look so young...
I'm amazed...
Why, thank you.
Anges is pretty cute too.
Ah, nice to me-
Eh? Wait... Did I ever tell you my name...?
It's a bit early to start the party...
Ah well, you see, there was someone I wanted to introduce to everyone,
I asked her to come over but...
She's not here yet?
Yeah...
Darn...
It must be because I keep doing that...
Um, Lady Shelley.
Yes, what is it?
Actually, there's someone pacing outside the window for the past few minutes...
Eh?
Ah, there she is!
Here, Chelsea.
Yes!
Of Holy Knights, Chelsea Arcot is my name.
Welcome to the clan Oasis.
I'm is Carina Verritti.
I'm sorry for the confusion.
Chelsea has had a horrible sense of direction for as long as I can remember.
It's embarrassing...
Hey, isn't she the one...
Yeah...
So you’re acquainted with my mother.
Ah, yes.
We've been good friends for a long time.
Wow...what a coincidence.
It's been a while since she's been to Eltaria so I wanted her to join tonight's party.
She's very welcome.
Well then, it's a tad early but shall we move to the party room?
Preparations are complete.
Oh my, that's Nina for you!
Then let's set out!
Where's the party being held?
Over there.
I asked my father and borrowed the key to the roof of the church.
It's the tallest place in the city, right?
We should have a great view of the meteor shower from there.
Amazing!
As expected of Verritti's lady!
Oh, it's Miss Carina.
Carina, taking a walk?
Good evening, everyone.
Are you excited for the meteor shower?
Yes.
The person with her is from that circus...
That was a great show!
Thanks!
Look over there!
She's part of the Holy Knights...
You're right! She's so pretty...
Thanks...
Aren't you happy? To be surrounded by so many beautiful girls.
I guess.
It's a great honor.
Ara ara~
You're so...
That person is pretty too.
The man beside her is so handsome!
What a perfect couple!
My, how embarrassing~
I envy you...
Don't be fooled, everyone!
Good evening.
He greeted us!?
Evening...
We heard that the members of Oasis were going to watch the meteor shower together...
So sis here came to stalk you.
Weren't you the one that suggested we follow them!?
Eh?
She's acting as if she had nothing to do with it!
You two haven't changed a bit.
Who are they, these funny little kids?
They're from the Tortilla company next to our clan house:
Salsa and Risto.
I'm okay if you think my sister is funny...
But to describe me in such a manner, I won't accept it.
I'm not funny either, right?
Yeah, yeah...
She ignored me...
Let me introduce you.
This is Agnes...
I'm the world's greatest puppeteer!
To claim that you're the greatest in front of my sister...
My, how bold.
Oh? Salsa is a puppeteer as well?
I am not!
I am not her puppet!
I apologize for my sister's rudeness.
She's not even listening!
What an interesting group.
And this is Chelsea of the Holy Knights.
Nice to meet you.
So what was that "don't be fooled" for?
Ah, right.
Don't be fooled!
This person isn't Leicester's girlfriend!
It's his mother!
Th-that's right. We should make that clear.
Eh, why?
'Cause...
Well...
Ah, that's how it is...
In other words, I am destined to be Leicester's bride.
Eh? Bride?!
No way!
I will not accept this!
Yeah, that's not fair!
He's going to be my bride!
You mean "groom!"
Fine then, Leicester is destined to be with me.
That's not any better!
You're so popular, Leicester...
Milady. It's good to socialize but...
If we don't get moving soon,
Oh my, you're right.
Eh?
You're not going to watch the meteor shower from here?
No...
We're having a party at the roof of the Holy Church.
Ah, is that so...
So you want to look down at everyone looking up.
That's not how it is!
Would you two like to tag along?
Ah, can we?!
Thanks for the invitation, but we'll be watching from somewhere even higher.
Ye-yeah!
Somewhere even higher than the Holy Church!
There was somewhere higher?
We-well, see you, Leicester!
Until next time then..
Carina.
Yes?
Here, take my hand.
I'm sorry.
Haven’t you been walking all day since this morning?
I wish these stairs would go on forever.
We'll be at the top soon.
Fabulous!
You can see the entire city.
This is amazing...
It feels as if the view was saying "Welcome to Eltaria!"
Chelsea's skin is so firm...
Shelley...
It tickles...
Shelley. Please don't get carried away.
Okay~
There's a lot this year.
It's quite a mystery...
Why is it that this only happens only once every 7 years?
Eh?
What's wrong?
No, that meteor...
Doesn't it look a bit big?
You're right.
Doesn't it seem out of perspective?
As if it's headed here...
Wait, isn't that thing headed straight at us?
It's gonna crash!
It's okay.
The meteors are made of Eru...
It doesn't have any mass.
Besides, the meteor's not headed here but rather...
Leicester!
My, my.
This is getting pretty interesting...
Shelley, do you happen to know what's over there?
Wouldn't that be more fun to figure out for yourselves?
Papa!
Pleased to meet you!
I'm Minette.
I have a favor to ask.
If anything happens, I will protect you.
Leicester!
Everyone, please!
Promise?
Ye-Yes, I promise!
A World of Dragons