Fairy Gone (フェアリーゴーン)

Twenty-four years ago in U.E. 481,

the War of Unification seized Eastald.

Bloodshed and chaos quickly spread throughout the land.

During this lengthy and intense conflict,

weapons without equal were employed...

...Fairy Soldiers.

Why?

Ray Dawn? Why're you doing this?

Burn it all!

People disagree. They fight.

Even if it costs what's dear to them.

And all that's left

are actions that can't be undone.

Marlya.

Uh?

Stand up. We have to go.

The rain will always stop eventually.

Everything has its end.

Attention! Official declaration!

We lost. It's over!

His majesty surrendered!

Attention! Official declaration...

Damn it!

But sometimes the end comes too late.

Nine years ago, with the support from the king of Cidal,

Eastald was unified under the emperor of Zesskia.

With that, the great conflict came to an abrupt conclusion.

Although animosity still existed,

and a litany of issues were unresolved,

technically the War of Unification was over.

On paper, at least.

You can't leave!

Stop, Wolf!

Wolfran!

As for us Fairy Soldiers, we were left with nowhere to go.

It's time to start over.

I'm looking forward to this.

Quite. Seems there's some

real treasure being auctioned today.

Better hurry. Sounds like they're starting.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you all.

Let me be the first to say how truly grateful we are

you were able to join us this evening.

What's truly astounding is tonight marks our fifth,

that's right, fifth Squire All-Night Auction to date.

This wouldn't have been possible if it hadn't been for you,

our patrons. Please accept my most sincere gratitude.

Wait. Isn't this...

Hey. You, over there.

You're one of the Cocolu Family's underlings?

So what reason do you have to be back here?

Uh?

Can't you hear the auction's already started?

Get back to your post.

Yes sir, right away, sir!

Remind me, you're with Gui Carlin, aren't you?

Head of security?

My name is Free.

And we've been introduced before.

Yeah! Mister Free! That's right!

Drop the "mister."

Just "Free"--I told you that already.

Mm... I don't remember.

--Y-- --

I believe I did.

I suppose there's a chance I wasn't listening.

Bottom line, none of you guys are posted here.

So get back to work.

Right! Mister--

Wait, I mean... Will do, Free!

Whatever.

Just hurry up and run along.

Yes, sir. Do you have any idea

what kind of creature this is locked up in here?

Hey!

Our next item is something exquisite.

The centerpiece of the first group.

Lot 23. Not only a valuable investment,

but a piece rich with scientific and historical importance.

A page taken from the Black Fairy Tome !

Aww.

Adorable.

Look, you.

I told you to get back to work.

So stop handling the merchandise.

My name isn't "you."

What?

I'm Marlya. Did you forget?

I introduced myself earlier. You do remember.

Oh, sure. Sorry.

So, Marlya.

Why do you have a hunting rifle?

Because it's what I'm most accustomed to using.

It's super-friendly around people.

Really, what kind of animal is it?

From what I understand, unlike humans,

that thing is able to see fairies.

Or, sniff 'em out, it's one of the two.

I suppose you're gonna be

auctioned off as well, little one.

You want to own it, no problem.

Just place the highest bid.

Mm...

Fairies.

One point five million galey!

I have 155! Do I hear... I have two million galey!

Now that's one high-quality fairy bottle.

Notice how clearly you're able to see the fairy primordials.

Wait, primordials? What are those?

We're lookin' right at 'em.

Mm. But they're still fairies, right?

In a general sense.

I was using the formal scientific term.

Over time, it's been shortened.

What we commonly refer to as "fairies" are...

In any case, if they managed to escape the bottle,

we'd never be able to see them on our own.

How interesting. Good to know.

Well, aren't you clev-- Uh!

I, uh, guess the cage door must've come loose

somehow and the creature escaped.

Escaped?!

Sure you didn't let it out of there?

-- --Uh. What is it now?

What is this?

You can't take that!

It's from the Black Fairy Tome !

And now it belongs to me.

You don't have any need for it.

Who the hell do you think you are?!

No reason to give my name.

That woman's able to use a fairy!

Everybody, run!

She'll kill us all!

I didn't expect this. A fairy?

Get back here!

Stop running!

So that's her fairy?

I've never seen one like it before.

I knew it. I finally found her.

Ver!

Uh?

Uh.

Is it really you?

Veronica!

Marlya?

It's you.

I can't believe I found you. Where have you been, Ver?

Don't take your eyes off your opponent!

Sorry to interrupt the reunion, but for now,

you'll have to put it on hold.

Fancy moves for only being a guard.

Honey, you're going to find out why I'm head of security.

Dammit. This is a tough one.

I'm at a disadvantage like this.

What do you say we even the odds a bit?

Both of you! Stop it!

And let her eviscerate me?

You don't want to do this! Quit fighting!