She's woken up.
All of her injuries,
as well as her body's missing parts, have been healed.
You regenerated her body in just a day?!
That's easily done with the power of my Alchemy Ward.
There's just...
one problem.
It would seem she's lost her memories.
Huh?
She has amnesia.
She still retains common knowledge,
and the ability to read, write, and do calculations,
but all her memories about herself are gone.
Is that an after-effect of her treatment?
Of course it isn't!
It'd be one thing if I had to regenerate her head,
but regenerating limbs isn't going to make anyone lose their memories!
If you doubt me,
why don't we try cutting off the extra part in your crotch and regrowing that?
I won't let you cut it off for a reason like that!
Really? Well, then.
Amnesia, huh?
We're here.
Hello.
Are you feeling all right?
What's your name?
I don't know.
How did you get those injuries?
I don't know.
Hmm... What do I do here?
I hope she remembers eventually...
And you are?
Who are you?
Oh, I'm Mochizuki Touya, Grand Duke of the Brunhild Duchy.
A monarch?
Is this Brunhild?
Yeah.
I found you collapsed in the mountains and brought you here.
You were badly injured.
Not having a name for you is inconvenient, though.
Do you want to pick a temporary name?
A name?
Anything is fine.
You decide.
Me?
Sakura.
Huh?
How about Sakura?
Sakura?
Because you have pretty hair the color of cherry blossoms.
If you don't like it, we can pick another.
Sakura is fine.
Thank you.
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
Every time I spoke of my dreams, they felt closed off
Even that bird and that sky seemed monochrome to me
Yet you were there in my path, your eyes brimming with strength
Time then stopped, and deep within my heart something began to stir
Don't be afraid, and run forth
If we only have one life to live
Then be true to yourself, so you don't regret it
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
Episode 10
Amnesia and the Mystic Eye of Petrification
So is Sakura still in the Alchemy Ward?
No, she's able to walk on her own now, so I moved her to the guest rooms here.
I think she's out for a stroll at the moment.
Is it okay to leave her by herself?
Kougyoku is with her as her bodyguard, so I think she'll be fine.
She's awfully carefree for someone who's lost their memory.
Doesn't it make her feel uneasy?
She probably doesn't experience that kind of feeling at all.
If she can't remember anything about herself,
there's nothing for her to feel sad over.
I suppose that might be true.
Well, I'm heading to the knights' training ground.
I'm off to practice cooking.
What about you?
There aren't any audiences planned for today....
No matter how many times
the colors of the seasons paint the wind,
the warmth of those nostalgic days
that warms me deep in my heart
will stay with me no matter where I go in the future...
Sakura?
Your Royal Highness?
That song just now...
Your voice was so beautiful, it shocked me.
Really?
Do you like singing?
I don't really know...
But I do feel as if I liked it.
I know!
Good.
Yeah. How many years has it been?
It's been so many years since I played one.
When I was a kid, I couldn't play very well, so I practiced a lot.
Sakura?
Is this what you wanted to show me?
Yeah. It's called a piano.
When you press these white and black keys, it plays a sound.
I thought maybe you'd enjoy an instrument like this.
I want to hear more.
Huh?
Play a different song.
A different one?
Hmm... Okay...
Oh, I know.
Is this how it went?
The warmth of those nostalgic days
She really is amazing at it!
that warms me deep in my heart
will stay with me no matter where I go in the future...
Impressive!
You have a very beautiful voice!
I found myself most enchanted by it.
Sakura, would you sing more for us?
That's a great idea!
Yeah! I want to hear more, too!
Huh?
What would you like to do?
My heart races and aches deep within because I love you...
There's more?!
Are you familiar with a monster called the Catoblepas?
No, I've never heard of that.
What kind of monster is it?
It's very strong.
It can spew poison from its mouth that's so strong, it makes flowers wilt.
But what's most terrifying is its Mystic Eyes.
Mystic Eyes?
Those who meet eyes with the Catoblepas quickly find their legs won't move,
and eventually, their entire body turns to stone.
I see.
Petrification, huh?
So now that monster has taken up residence in the Melicia Mountains,
and there have already been casualties?
Yes.
We've received word that three parties, totaling thirteen adventurers,
have already been turned to stone.
Thirteen?
If nothing is done, the damage will only worsen.
That's why we'd like to request the aid of Your Royal Highness,
one of the highest-ranked adventurers.
Have you talked about this to any adventurers other than me?
No.
Frankly, the only one matching your rank that we could rely on
is the previous king of the Lestia Knight Kingdom.
But we shouldn't be relying on a man in his seventies...
Lestia?
So that princess's grandfather was an adventurer of the highest rank?
Your Royal Highness?
Oh, sorry!
I just know someone in Lestia.
Okay, so there's no one other than me who can defeat it.
Yes.
I'm terribly sorry to bring this request directly to Your Royal Highness
now that you rule a nation,
but would you please handle this for us?
By the way, what's the bounty for defeating it?
Right.
The reward that we've gathered from the surrounding towns and villages
comes to this amount.
All right.
I'll accept this quest.
You're sure?
Yes.
I'll probably be fine since I have my null magic spell, Recovery.
I think I'll be able to save the adventurers that got turned to stone, as well.
Thank you so much!
We'll be counting on you!
So there you have it.
I see!
So you accepted it because the reward was great.
Don't make me sound so bad.
I can't allow it to cause any more harm than it already has.
I mean, the reward is important, too.
It costs a lot of money to manufacture a Frame Gear.
Catoblepas...
That's a monster that rarely ever appears.
There aren't many Catoblepas in the first place.
It's hard for them to mate, for one thing.
Huh? Why is that?
Both possess Mystic Eyes of Petrification,
so they both have to avoid petrifying the other while trying to do it.
Wait, Catoblepas can petrify each other?
Yes.
So they can't even gaze into their lover's eyes.
That's so sad.
Anyway, I'm heading out now!
I'll probably be back by this evening.
Huh? We'll all go with you.
Huh? Why?
With you around, we won't have to fear being petrified.
It's been a while since we hunted a monster!
I want to see a Catoblepas!
I'd love to test my strength!
I want to be helpful, too.
I'll pass.
I don't think it'll be too dangerous, though...
Well, I guess it's fine.
It's beautiful.
I named it Touka (transparent flower).
Touka?
This should make defeating the Catoblepas much easier.
Though I actually made it for use against the Phrase.
Touya-dono!
Thank you so much!
I'm glad you like it.
Stop giving me that look. I have one for each of you.
Master.
We've arrived over our destination.
Yeah, this way.
Touya...
Are you sure you don't want to restore the petrified adventurers to normal first?
Yeah, it wouldn't be good to drag them into our fight.
I'll heal them after we defeat the Catoblepas.
There it is.
I added Recovery to all of your engagement rings ahead of time,
so even if you start to petrify, just stay calm.
First strike!
Shimmer forth, Light!
Dazzling Brilliance: Flash!
Come forth, Sand!
Obstructing Dust Storm: Blind Sand!
It's poison smoke! Be careful!
Linze!
Fly!
Are you okay?
Y-Yes.
But that was a little scary.
She's soft, and she smells nice...
But this is no time to be thinking about that!
Storage!
Gravity!
We did it.
Touya, your feet!
Huh?
R-Recovery!
So heavy...
Damn you!
Crap! The petrification went all the way through my socks?!
Are you all right, Touya?
Yeah.
Apparently Recovery won't work on anything other than the body.
What's wrong?
R-Recovery!
Lu?
Its eyes... I looked at its eyes!
It started petrifying me, even though it's dead!
Its Mystic Eyes are still petrifying!
Lu, please calm down.
The Catoblepas's Mystic Eyes continue to be effective for a while after they die.
The petrification has stopped.
You're fine.
Your body should be back to normal.
Do you have any spare shoes?
Yes, in my ring's Storage.
T-Touya! Please turn around!
Huh?
Touya!
Please do as Lu requested! Hurry, hurry!
O-Okay, okay!
What the heck is going on?
Lu, did it...
Exactly, yes.
No way! Even your underwear?!
Underwear?!
Huh? Her underwear got petrified?
Th-Then that piece of stone that fell...
I think the Catoblepas's petrification probably starts
from either the ground or the part closest to it.
So since Lu fell on her butt earlier...
Oh, so that's why?
What a terrible thing to happen.
Do you have a spare pair of underwear?
I have one set in my Storage, but...
It would be better to change it all at this point.
Your tights and skirt are ruined, too.
Touya!
Y-Yes?!
Do not turn around, no matter what!
You can't do it, okay, Touya?
I-I got it!
M-Maybe I should cover my ears, too?
Oh, no!
And I just changed them, too!
Recovery!
Everyone, watch out!
There's another one!
Huh?!
H-Hold on a moment!
I'm still getting my skirt on!
Damn it, those Mystic Eyes are preventing me from attacking.
If I could just cover those eyes...
What is it?
There is a way to block its sight!
Huh?!
I found it in a book I read while searching for Fly!
Mosaic!
Now!
Right!
Surely there won't be three of them.
Thank you, Yae.
That was a splendid use of your sword.
No, no, it was only thanks to you keeping the beast in place.
Our teamwork is perfect, huh?
Yeah!
I was the only one who couldn't do anything.
I can't believe there were two of them.
I apologize for our lack of investigation.
It's fine.
You gave me enough reward money for two of them, anyway.
Thank you so much.
Well, that just leaves fixing those who were petrified.
True.
Recovery!
P-Please wait!
Oh, crap!
M-M-M-Mosaic!
What is that?
Here I go!
What kind of attack was that? Too soft!
This is rather difficult.
Damn, I lost again.
One more round! One more!
Please let me have a turn next, Your Royal Highness!
You all like it, then?
Yeah! I'm impressed you made something this fun!
I found myself absorbed in it, despite my age.
Though I haven't gotten any better since our last social call.
True.
If we had a Frame Unit in our country, we could take our time practicing.
Then why don't I lend them to you?
Huh?!
You mean it?!
Oh!
I would appreciate that.
P-Please lend our country one, too!
Sure. Please let your knights use them, too.
With something to look forward to, they'll be able to work hard at training.
Brunhild might not be enough on its own to handle large masses of Phrase.
I should at least prepare for that eventuality.
Your sighs are getting irritating.
G-Grandfather!
Honestly, you've been sighing all the time lately.
I-I don't think that's true.
Well, no matter.
More importantly, Hilde.
Yes?
The Grand Duke of Brunhild said that transparent sword
can't be made without unique processing?
Huh?
Oh, yes. He did.
I see.
So the rumors about the Grand Duke of Brunhild
possessing many mysterious weapons are true.
Giant soldiers that people ride in, huh?
Well, then, what shall we do?
Grandfather?
Every day is bittersweet
(Bubbly bubbly)
I might still blush when your eyes are close up
Our love affair goes around with the 1, 2, 3 beat of I, My, Me, Mine
But "Look solely at me"
Is something I can't say; I want you to notice my jealousy
My hero glimpsed through a lens
I want you to take everything, even your flawed kindness
And fill me up with goodness even more
(even more)
Until I burst
My heart races and aches deep within because I love you
My love is rapidly rising, but, but, but, but
I can't help that we're in another world
Let's sing about this joyous occasion illuminated by the brilliant sun!
"Together forever!"
I may not be much, but I want you to hug me from time to time,
And if you're far away, that's okey-dokey
We'll live happily ever after!