Erec: Rachel......

I have something I want to talk to you about.

Rachel: Well, what's the matter, Erec?

Look at you in such a hurry.

Erec: It's about Leon......

As my brother said......

Leon has been "imprisoned" by the Demon King.

He's ......

He's not the Leon he used to be.

But there should be a way to restore him.

Rachel: ......

Erec: Please, Rachel.

I want to save him.

You are the princess of the Holy Church of Roston, and you should be familiar with the things of demons and legends......

Do you know of any way to save Leone?

Rachel: It's a pity...... Erec ......

In the legends that I know......

There is no way to save him.

Erec: How so!

Anything goes!

Even a little bit ......

Rachel: In ancient legends......

People who can resist the domination of the demon lord do exist.

One of them, Lord Ratna, the ancestor of our Holy Church of Roston, is one of them.

If there is a will beyond ordinary people......

In this way, you may be able to resist the temptation of the Demon King.

But, you saw that too, right?

Erech.

That man...... Prince Leon has been possessed by the Demon King.

That's how it is......

There's nothing we can do about it.

A person who is dominated by a demon king......

There will be nothing left of his heart to be eaten up.

Instant back......

It's no different from being dead.

Even the power of the Holy Church of Roston......

No, not even the [Holy Stone] can do it.

Erech: How so......

Leone......

Rachel: Erech ......

I know how you feel.

But the prince of Leone has ......

It's not the Leone prince you're familiar with.

Instead of that, you should pay attention to your own body.

Chase the Demon King like us......

It will be harder and harder in the future.

You'd better go back to Roston first and rest in my palace......

Erec: Thank you, Rachel.

But...... But I'm going with you.

I...... I should be able to do something.

I believe......

Leon is always the kind prince who wants everyone to be happy.

Such a kind person is imprisoned by the Demon King......

And I didn't save him......

It's cruel like that......

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Rachel: I, Iverem......

Wait a minute.

If you're in such a hurry, you won't be able to keep up.

Iverem: I'm going to go faster.

There's no time to dwell on it right now.

I'm going to catch up with the Demon King as soon as possible......

Rachel: Catching up with the Demon King......

What do you want?

Iverem: ......

…… Rachel.

You are the princess of the Holy Church of Roston.

You should be familiar with the legend of the Demon King.

I don't want comfort and momentary peace of mind, I just want you to tell me the facts.

How can I ......

Save Leone?

Rachel: It's a pity...... Iverem ......

In the legends that I know......

There is no way to save him.

He has been possessed by the Demon King.

That's how it is......

There's nothing we can do about it.

A person who is dominated by a demon king......

There will be nothing left of his heart to be eaten up.

Instant back......

It's no different from being dead.

Even the power of the Holy Church of Roston......

No, not even the [Holy Stone] can do it.

Ephrem: Really......

I understand.

Let's go, Rachel.

Rachel: Wait, wait!

Really, are you listening to someone else?

It's a shame that that person has ......

Iverem: ...... Ah, I understand.

There is no way to save Leone anymore.

If that's the case......

At least I want him to rest in peace.

Rachel: ......

But......

Can you do it?

Even if you do, your heart will be hurt deeply......

Your brothers and sisters are still resting here, and we'll leave this matter to us, how about it?

Iverem: No...... I'll do it.

I'm a friend of Leon.

The demon king who took away my friend will be defeated by me myself.

Rachel: If you say that, then I won't advise you.

Let's go.

Iverem: I'm sorry, Rachel.

Rachel: How, how......

Never mind.

I'll forgive you for saying that.

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Soldier (Green): This way!

The enemy has gone to this valley!

Erec: Brother.

Do you smell anything?

Ephrem: Taste?

Erec: Yes. An uncomfortable smell like sulfur.

It seems to have floated from the valley......

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Iverem: That's ...... Ovum?

Mel: That's a monster's egg......

Better......

Erec: Brother!

The eggs started to move......

Iverem: Is it to bring us here......

Be careful, everyone!

These are no ordinary eggs!

――――

Leone:......

――――

Erec: Wait!

Ephrem: Wait a minute, Ereco!

Don't go alone!

Erec: Leon is inside!

I can't leave it alone!

――――

Erec: Leon! Leone!

Leon: ...... Recco ......

Erec: Leon?

Where are you?

Leon: In ...... Over here.

――――

Erec: Leon......

Cheer yourself up, I'll help you right away!

Leon: I'm sorry...... Erec ......

I seem to ...... No more......

I'm going to ...... I was eaten up by the Demon King......

And then...... Mad......

There is only one dead end......

Erec: Leon......

How can I ...... How can I restore you?

Tell me!

If I can do it, I'll do anything......

Leone:...... Put the [Holy Stone] ......

Put the [Holy Stone] ...... Give me......

Erec: Huh?

Leon: My body has ......

Already occupied by the Demon King......

In this case......

It's going to be completely hopeless......

But if there is the power of the Holy Stone......

It will ...... Rehabilitation......

Erec: Leon......

Leon: Please...... Erec ......

I—I don't want to die yet......

I want to live with you......

As long as there is a [Holy Stone]......

My body ...... will be restored......

So......

Erec: [Sacred Stone]......

Can it really cure you?

Leon: Hmm......

So...... Erec ......

Erec: I see.

The Holy Stone is here......

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Leon (Demonized): ......

Yes...... It's true......

Is it a true [Holy Stone]......

Hum......

Huh-huh......

This nasty [Holy Stone]......

It's actually here......

Erec: Where...... Leone?

Wrong...... You!

Leon (Demonized): Hmph...... Hum hum

It's a pity, little girl......

Now it is me who dominates this body......

That kid's heart is gone......

Erec: You're pretending to be Leon......

Lie to me......

Leone......

Give Leon back to me!

Leon (Demonized): Unfortunately, that's no longer possible.

His heart has been slowly eaten away by me.

All that's left is the residue......

It's just a little dregs of the heart.

Even with the power of the Holy Stone......

It is impossible to resurrect him.

Ah, that guy is hopeless.

Absolute......

Erec: How...... How could it be......

Leon (Demonized): Hmph......

Wha!

The face of a human decorated with despair is so refreshing to look at at any time.

Just watch the [Holy Stone] disappear like that!

――――

Iverem: Erech!

Leon (Demonized): Oh...... I'm already catching up.

Hmph, I changed my mind.

Woman, now I'll spare you a life.

There are still memories of you mixed in with the heart I devoured......

I'm looking forward to your face being adorned with deeper despair.

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Erec: ......

Iverem: Erech!

Cheer up! Know who I am?

Erek: Brother......

Leone...... Leone......

Ephrem: Erec......

I know. You don't have to say anything.

Erec: I'm ...... I......

Leone......

Already......

Ivreem: Anyway, let's go back now.

Rachel: They're worried about you right now.

Erec ......

You can have a good cry......

Even my share......

――――

Iverem: Stop!

Beelzebub!

Leon (Demonized): Hmph...... There you are.

Iverem: ...... Before I knock you down,

I want to ask you one thing.

Leon now ...... Where is it?

Down with you......

Will Leone recover?

Leon (Demonized): Huh......

That's impossible.

The one called Leon is gone.

I've eaten up that person's heart.

Iverem: You!

Leon (demonized): Huh, angry?

At this point, it doesn't matter what happened to that weak guy, right?

I devoured myself without doing anything, what a weak and stupid prince......

Ephrem: Shut up!

Leon is my buddy.

He and I will always be good friends!

This is my agreement with him.

You took Leon's heart, you blasphemed Leone!

I'm going to knock you down with my own hands!

――――

Ivreem: Hmm?

What's going on......

Body......

Leon (Demonized): Don't resist, you can't move......

――――

Leon (Demonized): Sure enough, Runes' Sacred Stone is with you......

So let me destroy it......

Iverem: Let go of me...... Not!

――――

Leon (Demonized): As a result, Runes' Sacred Stone was also destroyed......

Well, Prince Ivrem of Runes.

Are you ready?

Ephrem: Yes...... Evil!

Come on......

Kill me.

But when you kill me......

I'm going to kill you, too!

Leon (Demonized): ......

Iverem: What's wrong? Why don't you come?

Are you scared?

Leon (Demonized): ...... O Iverem, Prince of Runes.

Why are you still fighting?

Is it for the revival of the Motherland?

Is it to destroy monsters?

Or is it for your sister?

Iverem: For All......

And also......

For my friend Leon......

of the soul.

I won't let you distort ......

His kindness...

Leone:......

Really......

Ivrem, you still haven't changed.

Ivrem: !

What the?

Just now...... What did you say?

Leone:......

Iverem: What's going on?

You're the Demon King......

It is an evil being that lives in ancient times......

Didn't you say you devoured Leone's heart?

But why are you ......

Why on me?

Don't......

Don't...... You!

Leone:......

Everem: Are you ...... Leone?

Leon: Hmm......

Yes.

I am Leon, the prince of Goulard......

Not a demon king.

I'm sorry, Ivrem.

I was devoured by the Demon King

Already dead......

That's just a lie.

Iverem: For ......

Why!

Why do you do that!

Leon: Ivrem.

I've liked you.

I hated you too.

I've always adored you.

I've always wanted to be like you.

But...... I know I know I'm never going to be like you.

For me, you two are too dazzling.

For me like a shadow,

I am very jealous of you.

Ephrem: Leon ......

Leon: Before I touched the Magic Stone......

I saw the future through prophecy.

There are two paths in front of me.

One is a path that was eroded by the demon king and finally went to extinction......

The other is a way to resist the Demon King and gain his power......

So I ......

Leon: Hmm......

Ephrem: Leon!

Leon: I got the Magic Stone.

The demon king devoured my heart and attached it to my **.

I've been devoured by the Demon King, and I'm going to disappear now.

But when I think of you......

I regained my consciousness.

I don't want to......

And just disappear.

Manipulated by the Demon King......

Loss of self......

But I'm now able to recover myself.

The dark mind of the demon king can corrupt and dominate human beings......

But that kind of thing is nothing compared to humans.

In the midst of two futures......

I chose the second path.

Iverem: ......

Leon: But I don't want to appear as Leon in front of you.

Leone is a poor victim......

Only the Demon King is the culprit of everything......

What I want you to see is this.

Not bad, Ivrem.

I'm the Demon King......

And the demon king is me.

Ephrem: Lying......

No...... It won't be like that.

Leone...... My best friend is a gentle and kind person......

is a good person......

And you......

You can't imitate him!

Leon: Ephrem......

Everem: You...... You are the Demon King.

Definitely!

You're here to deceive me...... Shake me!

That's why it's so easy to see through the lie!

Is that like that?

Say! Say so, Leon!

Leon: I'm sorry...... Ivrem.

Listen to me, Ivrem.

Ten days later......

On a night when the moon is swallowed up by darkness......

I'll be performing a ceremony in the Sea of Dark Trees......

Through this ritual I will gain great power.

is going to bring the world ......

Even the power of the earth of Gurad to change.

Ephrem: World ......

The land of Goulard?

Leon: But after that......

I will no longer be self-contained.

I'm going to become the Demon King of the Ancients,

Maybe I will destroy all of humanity.

Ivrem.

If you want to stop it.

Then come to the Sea of Dark Trees.

That's it.

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Ephrem: Leon ......

I......

Erec: Brother!!

Are you okay?

Iverem: ...... It's Ereko.

…… It's okay......

…… It's nothing.

Erec: But ...... Your face is very pale, isn't it......

What happened?

Iverem: ...... Erech.

Erec: What?

Ephrem: Leon ......

Leon is my friend......

Always ......

Erek: Brother......

Let's get out of here first.

Rachel: They were worried.

――――

Seth:...... The enemy seems to have crossed this cliff.

Erec: This cliff ......

It's probably a bit ...... for us to get on the board.

Iverem: Are you saying you've escaped......

Rachel: Don't despair.

Beyond this mountain is the Sea of Dark Trees......

You can also walk there from Roston.

Moreover, the last [Holy Stone] is also in Roston.

As long as there is still a [Holy Stone], then we haven't lost yet.

Alright, cheer up, let's go.