Miss Pecorine, you're all right!
What is this place?
It's...
Landosol Castle.
Landosol Castle?
At least... I think it is.
But since there's no one here, I can't say for sure.
And this portrait...?
I'm sorry.
There's something I've kept from all of you.
My name is...
Eustiana von Astraea.
I'm the princess of Landosol.
But...
Yes, the one everyone calls "Her Majesty"
is named Eustiana, too.
I'm someone...
everyone has forgotten about.
Including my parents.
Eustiana.
Mother!
Father!
At last, it's time.
It's a big world.
Hear the voices of our people with your own ears,
see what this nation is with your own eyes,
and experience it for yourself.
When you complete your journey,
you will have matured enough to be a worthy ruler for this nation.
Yes.
Eustiana...
Here.
This tiara is one of the royal accessories handed down in Landosol for generations.
It will surely keep you safe.
The only catch is that using it will make you very hungry!
I look forward to it! I love to eat!
I'll be off now.
Safe travels.
I got to experience all kinds of things
while traveling around the continent of Astraea.
But when I completed my journey and returned to Landosol...
Eustiana has returned!
I would like to see my parents!
What are you talking about?!
How dare you speak Princess Eustiana's name, you ruffian?!
H-Huh? What's happened to all of you?
It's me! Don't you recognize me?
Damn it!
Get her!
Impossible!
Intruder in the castle!
I-I'm sorry...
You're Mother's meal attendant!
It's good to see you again!
It's me, Eustiana—
Is there anyone who remembers me? Anyone?!
It's me! Eustiana!
Does anyone remember me?!
Anyone?!
I've returned home.
I've heard the voices of our people with my own ears,
and I've seen Landosol with my own eyes.
Does this mean I haven't done enough,
Father, Mother?
Who...
...are you?
It seems a little mouse has found its way in here,
Father, Mother.
Ah, Eustiana!
Not to worry.
I will exterminate this mouse myself.
I managed to get away from the person who was using my name
and set out on another journey...
a journey without end.
That's when I met you, Yuuki, and Karyl.
I was so happy. Life was wonderful.
I met all of you,
ate delicious meals with all of you...
But I was always worried
everyone would end up forgetting me again...
That the happier I felt, the more you'd distance yourselves from me.
If I'd told you the truth,
that I was really Eustiana...
I thought...
That's why...
That's why you always
hugged the people who were important to you.
So the connections you had to them wouldn't go away.
Because I didn't tell the truth...
Because I only looked out for myself...
Because I'm the way I am, because I'm so selfish...
Karyl went away, too.
I won't leave you.
Whether you're Princess Eustiana or Miss Pecorine,
the days we've spent together in the Gourmet Guild
are a bond as precious to me as any treasure.
I'm sure my lord feels the same way...
and Miss Karyl, too.
Can we...
Can we stay like this just a little bit longer?
Dumborine...
I'd say those girls are learning a new truth right about now, too.
Please trust me. I'm not your enemy.
Though, I guess I've dragged you too deep into this to be your ally...
Have I ever.
This space we're in is one I built.
Does it look familiar?
Ameth...
That's right. She goes by "Ameth" now.
She's trying to help you out, isn't she?
She's so sweet.
There are signs she's trying to slowly, carefully restore your memories.
Ready?
This power is for saving your friends,
but it's also a power that can destroy you.
At the moment, you appear to have lost your memories.
It's still unclear whether that was caused by the Re:Dive or not,
but if you unleash this power in your current state
there's no telling how it would effect your existence itself.
That's probably why that fight earlier didn't go very well, as well.
Shadows attack people to take their souls.
They've already wiped out entire villages.
And, most likely,
they showed up where you guys were
in search of more powerful souls.
Those things don't just show up by accident.
The will of someone, or something, allows them to exist.
As long as you're trapped in this world,
you can never escape that will.
This world came to be as a result of the battle between you and that will.
You mean...
These memories...
Peco lady!
It's no use! I don't see her!
Quit your whining!
I know she's just fine!
Get your butts into gear and find her!
But where is she?!
Fall back!
This place is still dangerous.
All civilians, stand back!
It's Nightmare!
Shut up!
You always take too long to show up!
You didn't have to say it like that!
We're doing the best we can, too!
Hold on, Matsuri.
What good does it do to argue with the people we're meant to protect?
But...
She's right.
We mustn't lose sight of our goal.
Jun...
Aren't you... the captain of the palace knights?
Captain.
Tomo, did you find out anything?
According to witnesses,
there was a swordswoman who fought to protect the people from the monster.
However, they say she abruptly disappeared along with the monster.
Disappeared?
Yes.
As for the monster...
It shared many similarities with the Shadows we've had trouble with recently.
What?
Wow, someone put on quite a show here.
Looks like it was even more powerful than the one I reported before.
Vice Captain...
A swordswoman who protected the people from a monster like that with no casualties, eh?
I'm far more interested in that, myself.
Chris, I don't dislike your lack of concern for what others think,
but you need to focus on your job right now.
My apologies, Captain.
But don't you find it strange?
A monster capable of doing this much damage
found its way into Landosol, the royal capital,
but we didn't find out...
until it was already over.
What do you suppose our king is thinking,
deep in that castle of his?
Christina...
Whoops. Just talking to myself.
Forget I said that.
Oh, also, while I'm talking to myself...
This is a nation of humans,
so how is it that we have a beast sitting on the throne?
Rising Tempest!
I'm getting in Her Majesty's way again.
But...
How can I help it?! I can't choose!
Right now, I...
When did I end up like this?
My entire existence was devoted to Her Majesty alone...
I'm such a fool.
I really am just a fool.
I'm sorry.
Just like you said, I really am a selfish person.
So...
I want you to help me defeat that monster!
Idiot.
Sorry.
I told you too much all at once.
But it's all right.
All of us in Labyrinth will protect you and your friends.
I'll protect them.
I'll protect my friends.
I took such a long way around to check up on you in person,
and it looks like it was worth it.
Boss, we can't hold out much longer!
Our brother's friends are in trouble!
What should we do? Jump in and help them,
even though it would give us away to the enemy?
No, it looks like everything's ready.
So, let's go!
This is my power,
Object Transformation.
I'll lend you just a bit of it so you can move forward.
I have faith that the bonds you build
will save all of them from this world.
Yuuki?!
Yuuki!
My lord!
Let's go, everyone!
This power...
My magic power...
My lord's feelings...
May the light's blessing be with you!
Princess...
Strike!
I hope you're ready for this!
Grim Burst!
Grant my lord a body of steel.
Grant my lord the speed of a falcon.
Now, let us go!
For our victory!
Excellent swordsmanship,
my Princess Knight.
Quit crying, you nincompoops!
But... But...
If Peco lady and her friends go away...
Don't even say awful things like that!
But, Mama...
If you've got the time to cry, get your butt to work!
Also, call me "Mom"!
Peco lady!
You're okay!
Karyl...
Thank you for honoring my selfish request.
It won't happen again.
Right!
I love you, Karyl!
Bread really is best with runny eggs!
It sure is!
It makes me feel the joy of a new morning.
Your appetite has grown quite healthy, my lord.
I'm so happy.
That's right.
He's not the little beansprout he was when we first met.
Mm!
What's the plan today?
That's easy!
What's the goal of the Gourmet Guild?
The study of all the delicious food in this world!
Right!
Well, let's get started!
It's time for a new adventure!