Hiling, I may look to you like your son, Daida, but I am Bosse.
Huh? Daida, what are you talking about?
It's me.
That... That would mean...
If you're King Bosse, what about Daida? Where did Daida go?
--I don't know. --Huh?
Queen Hiling!
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 9: The Queen and the Shield"
Daida... Daida...
Daida...
Do not let Queen Hiling go out under any circumstances. Understood?
King Bosse...
Dorshe?
Why was I removed as Spear of the King
and assigned to be the new queen's bodyguard?
Further, what exactly am I protecting her from here,
in this peaceful kingdom throughout which your influence extends?
King Bosse!
Look, just stay with the queen for a while.
Then, if you decide that the queen is not worth protecting,
I will reconsider.
I have lost the king's trust in me...
My bodyguard? You?
Yes, Your Majesty.
You're awfully large and ratty, aren't you? Hmph.
Well, if that is what King Bosse has ordered, then that's that.
But please don't stand too close to me.
But as your bodyguard, I'm afraid I must insist.
I am the queen! Did you not hear my order?!
I-I am terribly sorry!
Look over there.
Is something the matter with Prince Bojji?
You know what? I'm going to be that boy's mother.
However, it has been fairly difficult. He seems to be wary of me.
Which is why, if you're there standing behind me,
I believe he'll be even more wary.
Prince, have some cake.
Just a minute!
Prince! Cake!
I have... cake!
Prince... Cake...
How can he run away from me so quickly?
This is "How are you?"
Like this?
Yes, that was right.
Prince, how are you?
Prince!
I didn't get through to him at all, did I?!
I-I am awfully sorry.
Oh, no. I probably need to practice more.
I'm sorry. Would you teach me some more?
Y-Yes, Your Majesty.
She seems so awkward.
Do you think that you have lost my trust?
Huh?
You are too soft. Someone who can suppress their emotions
and carry out their duties with a level head, such as Apeas,
is more fit to be at the king's side.
Mm. So, is Hiling worth protecting?
Such an awful question to ask about the queen.
Well, Dorshe?
It is not for me to decide...
...but yes.
Is that not true of everyone?
This is the right man for the task.
Yes.
When did this happen?!
It's all right. This is the man who will protect us.
Well, I guess you're just going to have to gradually grow on him.
It's all right. Just let me take care of this.
Okay, run!
That's it, that's it!
You see? He's following us.
Queen Hiling...
I must say, you aren't very quick. Are you sure you can protect me?
Of course...
...I can protect you.
Oh, no!
Simply defending her isn't getting me anywhere.
If that's how it's going to be...
Come on!
These creatures, which are both nimble and have superior offensive power,
are said to be able to defeat even the great Gigantes in packs.
"Witch's Enchantment."
Those monsters can't compete with Dorshe's brute force.
That being said, if he removes his armor,
he will be fodder for their sharp claws and fangs.
Dorshe will be unable to protect Hiling.
Monsters have been set loose to go after Hiling. I allowed it to happen.
Hiling or myself--which side will you choose?
First he orders me to protect her, but now...
King Bosse, what are you thinking?
Not yet... Don't let your guard down yet...
It can't be!
What is it?
I'm not sensing the monsters anymore. The assassination has failed.
I see.
Miranjo, why don't we enjoy this moment?
King Bosse...
Ah, King Bosse, I am very happy right now.
At last... At last...
I can't keep my magic up anymore... I'm powerless...
That isn't true.
King Bosse, I'm going to go to the underworld now
to gather more monsters. Excuse me for a bit.
Miranjo, what is it that drives you so?
Well...
Forgive me.
I want to make what you desire come true.
I'm such a graceless person.
As am I. So twisted...
...and ugly.
No. Miranjo, you are pure and most beautiful.
It's all right. It's all right. I'm right here.
Am I dead?
No, of course you're not dead.
Not while I'm here.
I-I am terribly sorry! I promise, I will repay this kindness!
It's all right. You protected me, didn't you?
All done.
Thanks.
I'm going to fight, too... against King Bosse.
I'm going to get Daida back!
It's no use.
I walk... and I walk...
...but I can't get out.
Will I be trapped inside this prison of darkness for the rest of my life?
No... No... No...!
Once again, to the underworld! I'll bring the mighty under my control,
and start a new era together with King Bosse!
Queen Hiling, please wait!
We can't say for certain that King Bosse is the one who targeted you!
Queen Hiling!
I'm certain he's involved in this somehow.
I'm going to go and ask him to his face!
Queen Hiling...
King Bosse, what is your objective?
A trivial matter.
A trivial matter? What exactly might that be?
What would make you go so far as to possess Daida?
Our own son, Daida!
Yes, you're quite right about that.
How can you be so calm about this?!
It's as though you're not even involved!
You died! Give me back Daida! Right this instant!
There's still time. Please... Please show me you have some pride!
As the king--no, even worse, as a father, have you no shame?
King Bosse!
--Where is Daida?! Answer me! --A voice! I hear a voice...
The voice of...
Mother! Mother!
What is it?
Just now, I'm sure I heard...
Mother!
Daida!
Huh?
Where are you? Where are you, Daida?!
--Daida! --Mother!
Daida! Daida!
Mother!
Daida!
Mother! Mother!
Mother!
Daida! That's where you are!
Daida! Daida! I'm right here!
Ah, Mother!
You're safe, aren't you, Daida? It's all right.
Your mother will rescue you, no matter what it takes.
Dorshe, Daida is right here! He's calling for help!
Dorshe, go save Daida!
What are you waiting for?! He's right here!
Can't you hear his voice?!
Queen Hiling, I can't hear a thing.
Wah! Queen Hiling!
Why did you stop me?! Daida is right there!
But that is also King Daida's body!
Dorshe!
I am awfully sorry about this, Queen Hiling.
Dorshe, I don't think there will be any attacks on Hiling for a while...
...but I'm certain she'll be killed by the next one.
If you don't want her to die, get out of the country. And then...
...bide your time.
What will happen if we wait?
I am only going with the flow myself.
--Go on! --Yes, sire.
I can't hear anything anymore.
It can't be... It can't be...
No! No! No!
No!
Help me... Help me...!
It's her! This is all her doing! I swear I'll make her pay!
I'll kill you! I'll kill you,
Mirror!
But how am I going to get out of here?
I can't see anything. I can't hear anything.
I'm fighting this deluge of anxiety that keeps coming at me.
Could this be what it's like in Brother's world?