Grancrest Senki (Record of Grancrest War)

Good evening!

We come to you from the Order of the Crest! I'm Priestess Priscilla Farnese!

We're good, thanks.

Oh, wait a minute, please!

The same last name as the former pope. Is that the Farnese Crest?

No way, right?

I wish to support Lord Theo in his divine battle to subdue the Chaos.

Please leave now.

Company? Are you letting them in?

It's a priestess from the Order of the Crest.

There's no need to welcome the pawn of an annoying religious sect.

But they appear to have many followers.

And I hear they go around healing wounds and illness.

Rumor has it that you've been trying to confiscate Crests.

A Crest is the manifestation of its Lord's will.

Not something granted by this so-called god you created!

So you're a mage, I see!

A slave to the villainous demon who controls the Chaos!

It's far more villainous to manipulate human souls with your sketchy teachings!

- Make yourselves– - Oh, let them stay.

They take care of my people, too, after all.

Lord Theo!

So you're Lord Theo!

I'm Priscilla, a priestess of the Order of the Crest.

I look forward to getting to know you!

Nice to meet you.

That was a huge win for us today!

I'd say we've got the pick of the free Lords around here,

either to defeat or join our side!

Getting the local aristocrat, Sir Neyman, to submit to us was a real coup.

Meaning that western Savis is now ours!

It won't be long before you're crowned King of Savis, right?

Lord Theo's goal is not to expand his territories.

- Huh? - Lord Theo is from Systina.

He strives to defeat Systina's Lord, Viscount Rossini, and to save his people.

But that island belongs to the Union.

If we take out Rossini, would that make it difficult to maintain status in the Union?

Yes.

For that reason, he'll first have to switch to the Alliance eventually.

Afterwards, he'll make his return to Systina, and take on Viscount Rossini.

That's the first I've heard of this plan.

Please forgive me.

I was planning to propose it to you when the possibility became more realistic.

And now I have a recommendation for you, Lord Theo.

What is it?

Lord Theo, as you're a Baron now...

let's choose a family name for you.

Family name?

Yes.

From here on in, Lord Theo, I'd like you to call yourself Cornaro.

Cornaro?

Who's this Cornaro?

It's the family name of a hero of Systina.

One who unified the island, and brought the magical borders under control,

only to be betrayed by the Rossinis, and struck down before completing his work.

I see!

It's clear why anyone from Systina would want to take him out.

So he's gonna proclaim himself a descendant of that hero?

Which will raise the people's hopes for their hero's return, eh?

You weren't kidding when you said you'd stop at nothing.

I'm not being rash.

I wouldn't want to tarnish your name in any way, Lord Theo.

But now I know what you've got in mind, and I like it.

Especially the part about taking on that Rossini guy!

Well then, let's begin laying the groundwork for your transfer to the Alliance.

Moreno.

I'd like you to negotiate with Viscount Naville, the King of Savis.

Negotiate?

To switch sides to the Alliance,

Lord Theo will need to go bearing the gift of his current territories.

So I want you to get the King of Savis to recognize Lord Theo's independence.

Since Viscount Naville is itching to rule over all of Savis,

announcing our independence is not going to sit well with him.

I have the utmost faith in your abilities!

So, Viscount Shakes, the King of Clovis, has agreed to our secret pact?

So long as Lord Theo stays out of his lands,

he'll recognize his court rank and independence.

Thank goodness.

Thank you very much, Sir Sartorus.

Aren't you overstepping a bit, though?

Huh?

Even though you've been viciously defeating the opposition,

I've heard no mention of Lord Theo's name.

On the contrary,

I've heard rumors that your Lord is just decoration, while you're the real mastermind.

No way...

But I'm only thinking of Lord Theo.

I'm not doubting your loyalty.

But don't you think you might be ignoring Lord Theo's wishes?

Well, I...

Who's there?

It's Siluca.

Is it something urgent?

No, I wouldn't say that, but...

Um...

Sorry to interrupt you two.

What is it?

I've been informed that a Chaos Disaster has occurred in the castle town.

- Let's go! - R-Right!

What happened?

The coal suddenly exploded.

Damn Chaos!

- Out of the way! - Wounded coming through!

Boss!

I'll tend to him!

This is going to hurt, but please bear with me.

Follow me! We'll put out that fire!

This should help a little...

This feeling...

Siluca!

What is that thing?

A Salamander from Aether?

Is that a Chaos demon?

Yes. And it's extremely dangerous.

Then I'm taking it out!

You mustn't, Lord Theo!

Slashing at a projection from Aether with a sword...

Is he an idiot or what?

Lord Theo! Please get away!

Aishela, draw him towards you for now!

Leave it to me!

Lord Theo, Irvin, help the townspeople evacuate.

Got it!

As for the boss...

Allow me to heal him.

Do you have the ability to?

Please leave it to me.

A Crest?

It's all right. Please stay with me.

I'm counting on you.

I'll take out the demon.

Water flows from up high to low depths.

Yet at times, its course is reversed,

and it becomes a towering wall of water...

Climb!

Siluca!

Siluca!

Engulf!

Oh no!

Siluca!

Thank goodness! You're finally awake!

How long have I been asleep?

It's already noon!

Where's Lord Theo?