You won't be able to move for a while like this.
I'll come look in on you again tomorrow. Bye, now.
Isn't that...?
No, she wouldn't!
Heh-heh, the moon is pretty tonight.
So, you're still inside the castle.
You should have run away when you had the chance.
Oh, crap!
Face dewy with tears and sweat
With your own unique beauty
Smile for me
Panting with exertion, you shine brighter than anyone
"Ranking of Kings"
You melted into these almost listless days
Energy faded like soda gone flat
As a duckling you spread your wings
And dream of flying as a swan
If you have to wander, then enjoy it as much as you can
Nothing fun about just taking shortcuts, right?
You took your time, took the hard road
But you couldn't get there
You keep chasing the sunset as many times as it takes
Now run far
Your dirty shoes and footprints will head steadily into the future
Panting with exertion, you shine brighter than anyone
"Episode 3: The New King"
Father...
The king left behind a will. The successor to the throne...
...is to be Prince Bojji.
Impossible!
What's that?!
Wh-What is it?!
Magic Mirror!
Welcome back, Prince Daida.
My brother was... My brother was chosen to be the king!
No, you will be the king, Prince Daida.
But...
Everything is proceeding according to my plan.
Ugh, the next king will be First Prince Bojji?
I'd prefer Prince Daida.
Announcing the new king, in accordance with the king's will.
The new king is...
...Prince Daida!
I would like to veto the king's will.
Y-You're doing what?!
Are you saying you're against Prince Bojji becoming king?
Do you really think that Bojji can serve as the king?!
Well, I...
You intend to go against King Bosse's wishes?
After seeing that monster, there's no way we can follow them!
We will take a vote among the seven of us to decide the new king.
Everyone, eyes closed and hands forward.
Those who think that Bojji is fit to serve as the new king,
raise your index finger.
Everyone, open your eyes.
The two of us vote for Daida. Thus, the decision is for Daida, five-to-two.
Domas!
Why?!
P-Prince Bojji!
Ow...
That bastard...
Don't try... to mess with me...!
Whatever, I have to escape.
You cut through your own body to get away? You've got guts. However...
I can't allow that.
Who sent you, and who are you here to kill? Answer me now,
or this time, you're finished.
I told you, I'm not into killing! I just wanted to try to help Bojji.
Did you say Prince Bojji?
Prince Bojji...
Do you know who this is?
I see. He is your friend. I have a message from him.
He is leaving on a journey, so he says that he will never see you again.
That is what I came to tell you. I'll be going now.
I want to be in your corner from now on.
He says that he will never see you again.
You called for me, King Daida?
I'm going to claim first place in the ranking of kings.
In order to do so, I need to eliminate all elements of volatility.
Apeas and Sandeo were the ones who did not vote for me, right?
How do you know that?
Hmph, give me a little credit. I want you to dispose of them!
Dead men tell no tales.
I doubt this was King Daida's idea.
What has the Magic Mirror been whispering into his ear?
P-Prince Bojji!
"Mitsumata"
It has been too long, Prince Bojji.
Indeed, my master, Bebin, has captured that one.
I have not forgotten my debt to you.
However, I cannot betray Master Bebin, to whom I am also indebted.
Prince Bojji, he is safe.
Master Bebin has made a deal with him.
He charged him with an important duty and sent him on a journey.
I cannot say any more than that. However, I can say one thing for sure.
There are many who cherish you. Please do not forget that.
Now, please run along. I do not wish for Master Bebin to learn of this.
King Daida's orders?
King Daida...
I will see that Prince Bojji is king.
King Daida, prepare yourself.
You had Apeas and Sandeo resign?
I don't need the Spear of the King. I have Bebin.
As for Sandeo, I thought that you didn't see eye-to-eye with him either, Mother.
But even so, to dismiss them so suddenly...
More importantly, Mother, what do we do about Brother?
What do we do about him? What do you mean?
To be honest, this is hard for me to do.
I'd like him retired somewhere, if possible--
You can't!
He is still a child, mentally speaking. I have to educate him.
But I think that would make Brother miserable.
He'll be fine. You are the king, so you should act as such.
Yes, you're right. So I shall.
Bojji!
No!
Of course you can't go off on a journey!
What do you think you can do all by yourself?
You're deaf, and not at all strong.
When you go out, all you do is embarrass yourself!
Just stay in the castle and behave yourself! After all,
you are the king's older brother,
so you need to be aware of your position, and let Daida...
Prince Bojji, we have orders from Queen Hiling to keep you from going out.
Bojji, I'm coming in.
Wah! What are you doing?!
Dorshe!
Ah! H-Hey! Be careful!
Bojji!
Queen Hiling!
That outfit!
But I think that would make Brother miserable.
Hello there. My name is Hiling.
Starting today, I'm your new mama.
Huh?
What was that? How rude!
The prince has not opened his heart to anyone
ever since the previous queen passed away.
That is normal for him.
I see.
Prince, what's that you're doing?
Prince, I brought some cake...
Prince! Towel off!
--Okay, okay. --Prince Bojji has been very close to the new queen lately.
Bojji, you're going to be a big brother.
There, you felt it move, right?
But now, I think it is quite clear that this boy is not fit to be the king.
No! No, of course not!
I will allow you to take your journey.
However!
Two others are going to accompany you. One is the Swordmaster, Domas.
The other...
What was your name again?
It's Hokuro, Your Majesty!
He is the one soldier who wanted to go, and he knows sign language.
Let Hokuro here see to your personal care.
Your destination will be my family's home.
Once you pay your respects to my parents, come right back here.
Wh-What is it? Answer me if you understand.
G-Get yourself ready at once!
Let's be off.
Queen Hiling?
What was that? I just had a bad feeling.
A bad feeling?
A feeling that I would never see Bojji again. Nor...
...Daida...