Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau (Children of the Whales)

We need neither the stone coral that slumbers beneath the sands, nor carpets woven with precious metals,

nor the rainbow-colored nectar feasted upon by those sent heavenward.

All that remains in our hands is that which you have left behind.

We will forevermore hold tightly to the halves of your souls that have stayed with us.

Let us reserve our purest tears,

and wait together for the time we meet again.

Sand Era 93. Twentieth day of the seventh month.

A group sand burial was conducted on the Hige Ledge.

Those sent off included Elder Hakuji and other people of the Mud Whale,

and in addition, the enemy combatants who had fallen in battle.

Bye-bye!

Sienna...

Why would you choose to take your own life?

Captain, please look at her one last time.

Her hair... Cut me a lock of Sienna's hair, would you?

Why won't he even see his own wife off?

Who are you?

Whose tears are these?

You're pitiful, Shuan.

Even those heartless soldiers are not as lamentable as you.

You're such a cold woman, Mother.

Take a good look at your reflection in the water.

You'll see only a grinning devil.

A devil, huh.

Oh silence, melodies, you Marked of fleeting lives

seijaku yo senritsu yo hakanaki shirushi yo

Oh silence, melodies, you Marked of fleeting lives

seijaku yo senritsu yo hakanaki shirushi yo

So long as you choose to live upon this land above sand

sajou ni kono chi ni ikitsudzuketa no nara

So long as you choose to live upon this land above sand

sajou ni kono chi ni ikitsudzuketa no nara

Listen to the whale's song from this world bathed in sin

tsumi wo matou sekai kara kujira no uta wo kiita

Listen to the whale's song from this world bathed in sin

tsumi wo matou sekai kara kujira no uta wo kiita

Listen to the whale's song from this world bathed in sin

tsumi wo matou sekai kara kujira no uta wo kiita

Embrace fate, emotions, and do not fear, children

unmei wo kanjou wo idaku beki kotachi yo

Embrace fate, emotions, and do not fear, children

unmei wo kanjou wo idaku beki kotachi yo

Embrace fate, emotions, and do not fear, children

unmei wo kanjou wo idaku beki kotachi yo

Follow them, follow them, to the future that lies beyond

sono saki e sono saki e michibikareta no nara

Follow them, follow them, to the future that lies beyond

sono saki e sono saki e michibikareta no nara

Follow them, follow them, to the future that lies beyond

sono saki e sono saki e michibikareta no nara

A thousand voices lead to a dream land

ikusen no koe kuusou no chi e

A thousand voices lead to a dream land

ikusen no koe kuusou no chi e

Turn the rudder and change course

kaji wo kitte ikou to shita

Turn the rudder and change course

kaji wo kitte ikou to shita

A thousand voices sing the sand ocean ballad

ikusen no koe suna no umi no baraado

A thousand voices sing the sand ocean ballad

ikusen no koe suna no umi no baraado

A thousand voices sing the sand ocean ballad

ikusen no koe suna no umi no baraado

After Skylos' assault,

the people tried to retake their daily lives one step at a time.

Buzz off!

What did you come here for?

I made some medicine.

It's a supplement I originally developed to help extend the lives of the Marked.

Give it to him to drink after he wakes up.

It's your fault.

This happened because you chose him for the infiltration team...

Nibi too...

I'm sorry.

I've caused you so much grief.

G-Get off me!

Allow me to make a promise.

Nobody will ever fight again. I won't let them.

Now that we're aware of Ouni's ability to destroy nous, somebody may want to begin another war.

But fighting only creates victims.

Someone is always hurt.

That is why I will find a way to avoid fighting.

This time...

I will protect everyone.

Now then, everyone. Let's say thank you to Ouni.

Thanks, Ouni.

You saved the Mud Whale.

Suou's nutrition juice is bitter, but drink up!

We'll bring lots more presents once you wake up.

Thank you too, Kicha.

Suou, the Elders have summoned you.

They have?

Yes.

Lykos?

What happened to the soldiers after they withdrew from the Mud Whale?

They would have headed for the mother ship.

However, the escape lifeboats rely on the soldiers' thymia,

so there's no telling whether they were able to make it.

You mean they may have run out of energy?

Yes.

Stop that!

Is there any chance of the mother ship attacking?

Not for the time being.

Why not?

The nous are indispensable for fending off enemy invasions.

The Empire's loss of nous Skylos

will be seen as my brother's failure, as he was the one who proposed and executed the assault on Falaina.

His Imperial Majesty and High Assemblyman Ekklesia would never permit him use of another nous warship.

So our safety is assured for the time being?

I believe so.

However, bear in mind that this is just the speculation of an ordinary foot soldier.

I can't imagine that my brother will just quietly accept punishment.

Masoo, are you awake?

Hey, if it isn't the old man! And here I was enjoying my nap.

I brought you some large sand bamboo liquor.

Liquor?

Is it okay for a Marked like me to drink it?

I thought it was prohibited since it could make our thymia go out of control.

Oh, I guess you don't have to worry about that anymore.

Shinono made it for you.

I see.

Then I'll take it!

Later.

Hold up!

Have a cup with me!

Stop! That's something important that Olivines gave to me!

It's alive?!

It's food?!

If it runs I can't eat it!

You mustn't eat it!

What is that thing?!

Wait, get back here!

Chakuro?

Were you two eavesdropping?

Chakuro!

Hey! Kokalo!

That's... Kokalo?

Sorry for interrupting!

Hold it!

Hey, what's the point of downing it so quickly?

Don't get mad! Why are you so mean to me, Kucchi?

Who're you calling Kucchi?

I'm just worried about you, Kucchi!

Won't you be sad when I die?!

I don't need a musclehead like you worrying about me.

Kucchi...

Guess you're right! In the end,

what will be, will be.

Geez, what's with you?

Having overcome a tragedy, the people of the Mud Whale believed without a doubt that their normal lives would return.

Or rather, they prayed for it.

Well, well! The Master finally returns.

What's wrong? There's no need to hesitate.

These are my precious jesters.

Oh my goodness gracious. He's brought a woman with him.

What a playboy he is.

I was a player back in my day too!

You're full of it!

Huh? No, no!

It's no lie! All that's changed...

is my head!

What is it?

Your interrogation by Ekklesia will begin shortly.

Rather than laughing, you—

Don't worry about it.

I've already got it in my head.

Got it in your head...?

He intends to do it again.

Once he starts orating there's nothing that can stop him.

Shut up!

Your dumb laughter and those jesters' shrieks make my skin crawl!

Being away from his comrades has made him irritable.

Is that a dog?

Not a dog—

a lion.

You were on Skylos...

I included you on the list of fallen soldiers.

Don't bother fixing it. He's better off being thought dead.

Falaina... when's the next time we get to attack it?

I need to go to Falaina!

Or I'll never be able to have fun again...

You have only one option.

Become my jester, Liodari.

Huh?

You're kidding... Me, one of those jesters...?

Only if you're in my possession can I include you in my plans.

There's no other way.

N-No!

I don't want that!

Not a lowly jester...

That's mean, calling us lowly.

Don't fret, it's lots of fun.

You're well-suited for it.

What do you think of this? It's perfect for you.