To Your Eternity (不滅のあなたへ)

Fushi takes on numerous challenges in preparation for the Nokker attack in a year.

But all of his efforts amount to nothing.

During a break, he meets a girl named Eko at a settlement.

His interaction with her provides new hints.

Amazing.

Did you make your own little Earth or something, Fushi?

The range of Fushi's senses expanded further.

The Value of Flesh

Renril...

I've never been to such a crowded town.

It's going to take time until I'm ready to protect it.

I hope it works out well.

Joaan, we've secured lodging.

Let's find a meal.

Okay.

How's your left arm?

Any new information?

No, nothing in particular.

It said it's learned to write, didn't it?

Yes.

How did it communicate with other Nokkers?

They can't write or speak, can they?

"We have always communicated through images."

"We don't need language."

Like the clay pot people, almost.

Does it know what we're imagining, too, then?

"Unfortunately, we don't."

"Your bodies are made not to expose your thoughts to the outside."

"Stealing another's thoughts without consent

is not something we can do, even among other Nokkers."

Is that really true?

We have no way of knowing.

The man in black mentioned that a while back, too.

That he can't control people's minds.

So, what do you think?

Do you think we can protect this town?

I think so.

As long as we follow the Guardians' plans, I think we'll be all right.

Your family's taking command while you're away, right?

It's good that you can trust them with your goals.

Let's strive to reclaim Parona and the others as soon as possible.

Yeah. I'll do my best.

Truly, thank you for doing all this for me.

Huh? For you?

I mean, it's for everyone's sake, I guess.

Y-Yeah. I'm aware.

The immortals Bon's looking for...

Entities like me...

More allies...

I'm excited.

I will hereby choose the people who will be defending our future.

The Nokkers have warned that they would be

attacking Renril, the capital of the nation of Sonia.

We're down to less than six months.

Our nation will, of course, aid them.

To that end,

we will be choosing those among the Uralis army who are especially capable.

You will be risking your life for this mission.

I don't know if all of you will survive, or if even one of you will.

Either way, what is at question here is not your abilities,

but your willingness to commit your life with us.

I will ask several questions.

If your answer is "yes," remain.

If your answer is "no," leave.

Gods of Bennett, Monjo and Zumla...

I am about to commit a sin.

Please take pity on me.

Let's begin.

Who among you love our Kingdom of Uralis and our prince,

Bonchien Nicoli la Tasty Peach Uralis?

All right.

Who among you loves Fushi?

Well?

Does everyone here support Fushi?

Prince Bon's will is our will.

So long as Bon-sama does not say "no" to that question, neither will we.

All right, next.

Who among you have family, a lover, or a friend?

Who among you have at least one person to protect?

Who among you are nonetheless ready to give your one life

to us and sacrifice it for us?

Are none of you afraid of dying and leaving behind your loved ones?

Do none of you want to run away?

All right, the rest of you will be leaving as soon as Renril is ready.

Brother...

The ones we've chosen are waiting for us.

Why are you guys still here?

You mean us?

My grandmother and grandfather both went to the other side right after they passed.

As I died, I could feel Heaven waiting for me.

But I wasn't satisfied with how pathetic I was.

I didn't want to go above.

I'm the same way.

Unresolved business, I guess you could say.

Though, now, you are the one keeping me in this world.

Unresolved business...

God will be judging me for sure this time, if things go my way.

Pleased to meet you.

You're the man who will take us to Renril, are you not?

Kai Renald Rawle!

You won't weed anyone out that way,

Prince Bonchien Nicoli la Tasty Peach Uralis.

H-How...

You're the only one who could guess my name before you've even seen my face, Bon-sama.

Why did you ask such questions?

What did you hope to accomplish by identifying the disloyal?

The mission awaiting those chosen today

will be, in some ways, worse than death.

So I wanted to give them an excuse to run away.

I see.

I suspected there was a reason.

I'm glad I chose the opposite answer on purpose.

Not to worry.

My loyalty is not so cheap that I would abandon my mission

because I'm afraid of a fate worse than death.

But you had an ill father, didn't you?

He passed away two months ago.

My life belongs to no one now.

So, Your Highness, who gave you your life?

It was granted by the demon, Fushi.

Many in the Church of Bennett don't believe Fushi's been sealed.

I'm among them.

And there are rumors that Fushi is capable of resurrecting the dead.

If you are truly Prince Bon, you may have been given life by Fushi.

In which case, Fushi may be a new god.

I'm sorry I brought a guest over when you were having an important discussion!

It's fine, Pocoa.

I called him over from the head church of the Church of Bennett.

We'll be heading to Renril together.

People will have to learn about this secret eventually.

It might as well be sooner rather than later.

For Renril's sake.

There are three of you.

There's one besides you two who lives in Renril.

He's going to be our liaison.

He'll inform us of the politics in Renril and provide communication with the royal family.

Hey, you made it.

Long time no see.

Can we trust them?

Trust who?

The people you've collected.

One has loyalty.

One has apostasy.

One has cunning.

All are worthy of trust.

I'm coming in.

Bon!

Hey, it's been a while.

Come with me. There are some people I want you to meet.

You mean the immortal allies you mentioned before?

Yeah.

But they aren't that just yet.

They're people who have the potential to become immortal.

What do you mean by that?

I can't be sure until they die once.

So, for now, they're just ordinary people.

I brought them here as ordinary people.

Listen, Fushi.

You need to acquire the three people you're about to meet before the Nokkers get here.

What for?

Insurance.

In case you lose more vessels.

Is that what you meant by immortal?

I won't accept such allies!

I've already told them about you.

Stand tall, Fushi the immortal.

Hey, wait, Bon!

These are your new allies.

Kai Renald Rawle of Uralis.

We've met several times before.

I look forward to working with you.

Hairo Rich, former Bennett guard.

So you're the demon that everyone's so scared of?

You're just a kid!

Are you serious, Bon?

He's Messar.

I'm Fushi.

I'll work hard to protect this town with you.