Chaos Dragon: Sekiryuu Sen'eki (ケイオスドラゴン 赤竜戦役)

I've decided.

I've made my choice.

I know what I must protect.

And therefore...

...who I have to sacrifice.

Mashiro!

When's the food gonna be ready?

Yeah, I'm starving!

Okay! It's just about done!

Why don't you guys help and get the table set up?

Hey, stop!

Why would you hit him like that, Kai?

Because he was asking for it, that's why!

You should have heard him.

He was telling all the other kids

that our country's been defeated!

We hail from a country known as Nil Kamui.

It is but a small island nation.

One day, we were invaded

by the great ancient country of Kouran.

And in their avarice, a third of our land was pillaged.

D'natia, an ally state to the east,

was quick to defend settlements

where they had established bases, but nothing more.

And like a sacrificial swine,

Nil Kamui's land was carved and slowly devoured

by the two infiltrating powers.

Amidst it all, the island's Red Dragon deity

was suddenly overcome with madness,

and began razing villages, killing indiscriminately.

We can't just give up and surrender, Ibuki.

Our parents died for this land!

You expect me to forget them?

There are better ways to remember them

than lashing out.

Well? Come on.

He still shouldn't have said that stuff.

Fine, I was wrong. Sorry.

Lunch! Is everybody ready to eat?

Yay!

Mashiro.

I was thinking. You're going to the big market festival

to get supplies tomorrow, right?

How 'bout I go with you?

That's a great idea.

It's just that, um...

Ah, there's going to be a lot to carry, so I'll come, too.

Why? I can handle it all by myself.

Well, the more the merrier, right?

Put your backs into it, you lazy bums!

We leave Shuka tomorrow.

So get that crate on the carriage now!

Kouran bastard.

You're so pathetic you lay down on the job?

No wonder your people do nothing but complain.

You're incapable of doing anything else.

Please forgive me!

Forgive you?

No. I cannot.

For your life holds no value compared to this item.

Kohretsu!

I trust you're not having any issues.

Those wares are vital against the Red Dragon.

No, Lady Kohkaku!

Everything is on schedule.

Then get ahead.

I've received word that a new expedition

will soon be dispatched from Kouran in search of our prey.

Then we will double our efforts to find the beast

before they do.

We'll be branded incompetent if they make the discovery.

Fellow countrymen or no, they will not take what is ours.

We are the true rulers of this island.

I'm surprised you came all this way.

But I have to say, I'm glad you did.

This "expedition" you mentioned sounds interesting.

But of course.

I thought you would find a task such as this

worthy of your expertise, Lou.

After all, Red Dragon has been quite the nuisance

for Kouran.

Scary, scary.

Please hear our earnest prayers

and cleanse us of our sins.

Free our souls of any misgivings

and give us the strength to ask forgiveness

from those whom we may offend.

Please watch over us today and always.

May the Red Dragon bless you all!

Where's Ibuki?

He said he was going to the training hall.

Thank you.

Oh, Fugaku!

Why did you lower your weapon?

Because while I train with a sword,

I have no interest in actually fighting.

Should have known. You'll never change.

I guess...

...that means you don't want to follow

in your father's footsteps either?

No. I don't see any reason to.

We don't need a king.

Perhaps.

I can understand why you feel that way.

If an imperial like yourself rose up and returned to power,

conflict and strife would return as well.

Ibuki!

Ready to go?

Yes, if you are.

Heading into town?

In that case... Here.

You should take this with you.

It's just for decoration.

I know it would please your father.

Maybe.

But isn't wearing Ryugatou a bit dramatic?

Think of it as dressing for the occasion.

Even if you don't wish to become a king,

I'd like to see you look like one.

I suppose so.

Are you planning on going to the market as well?

Yes.

Good!

Mashiro and I have to be on our way,

but we should meet up later on.

See you then!

One day, I hope you can forgive me.

I wish there were a way other than throwing you into battle.

Oh, wow! This place is really busy!

It hasn't been like this in forever!

Hey. You do wear it pretty well.

You know...

Ryugatou.

You look like... your dad.

Well... That's hardly a bad thing.

You're really kind, Ibuki.

-- --

Ow! I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Are you okay?

Yes.

Sorry we caused you trouble.

Just be careful from now on.

Right.

If you'll excuse us.

I've gotta say, Nil Kamui's some place.

They've got stuff here I've never even seen before.

It's awesome!

Like everywhere I look,

there's something new to take in.

And the air smells amazing!

Sir Sweallow.

I'm glad that you're enjoying yourself,

but you need to stop sightseeing

and start paying attention to what's going on here.

Seriously.

I know it's quiet right now,

but the tension of war could flare up at any moment.

Y'know, you really are sweet, Meryl.

Thanks, but that's not what I was going for.

All right.

What about this?

Are you really going to join that expedition?

You realize they're trying to find the Red Dragon.

Of course!

And I'm doing the same thing, per the Black Dragon.

Don't look at me like that.

It'll be fun!

Is that the best you can do?

I mean, I am buying in bulk.

So could you please give me a better discount?

You're too much.

I give up.

Everybody get out of the street!

Kouran's Leader of FiveThousand

will pass through shortly, so clear a path!

Kouran's forces... Not today.

What an absolutely despicable slum this is.

If it weren't for our hastened timetable,

we wouldn't have to sully ourselves here.

You know we must find the Red Dragon

as soon as possible.

That's why we're transporting the Dragon Eye.

It will allow us to share our thoughts with the beast,

thus giving us an edge.

Try and persevere, Kohretsu.

For you, I shall endure, Lady Kohkaku.

What's the matter?

One who is fit to be king of Nil Kamui.

What is this?

Pledge yourself to me.

Achieve that which you desire in this world.

Now hear me!

Here before you is Kouran Jinrai's mighty general.

Lady Kohkaku, the Leader of Five housand!

She has organized a force to hunt the Red Dragon!

The very same monster who laid waste

to the country he had sworn to protect!