Gust of Ostia

So this is Askr... It's hard to
believe this is a different world.

I am here to escort you, Lord Hector.
Lord Uther and Oswin are waiting
for you.

And with a familiar face like yours, it
makes it even harder to believe this
isn't Ostia.

Princess Sharena told me that you,
too, haven't been in Askr long. Is that
right, Leila?

Yes. And Lord Uther and Oswin also
just got here.

I guess that's why they want to meet,
to sort all this out...

It seems Lord Uther is bent on
devoting himself wholly to
Askr's cause.

Sounds like him. He's always been a
firm believer in quick decisions. I
suppose it's time we go meet them.

You seem eager, Lord Hector.

Do I? Perhaps it's due to the fact that
I haven't seen my brother since I
left Ostia.

So you're looking forward
to reuniting?

You're joking, right? He's only going
to lecture me, no question about it.

But I've been in some near-death
situations too. I will show him how
I've grown, and shut him up for once!

Oh, so that's why you're eager... Well
I am sure Lord Uther will be put at
ease with how you've grown.

I hope you're right. It's no easy task
to accomplish...

Sorry for the wait, Uther! Good to
see you're doing well!

Quiet down, Lord Hector. You are
in the room for but one moment and
you have forgotten your manners.

Hmm... You do not change no matter
where you go.

Oswin has informed me what you
have been up to since you left Ostia.

Oh, come on! Sure, Oswin scolded
me on a daily basis, but...

I have proven myself worthy on the
battlefield, if I do say so myself!

A-and not just me! Eliwood and I
have worked well together to prevail
through life-or-death situations.

Yes. I can acknowledge your
accomplishments on the battlefield.
But that is not everything.

As one who bears the weight of
Ostia on your shoulders, you must—
Urrr...

Lord Uther!

I am...fine. Just a little lightheaded,
that is all.

Doesn't seem like just a little. You
don't look so good.

See, even after coming to another
world, you still work too hard. You
need to rest from time to time.

Oh, Lord Hector! You’re here... You
are not going to the training
grounds today?

Actually, I’ve been waiting to catch
you alone. It’s about time you come
clean about Uther’s illness.

I know if I ask him, he’ll laugh in my
face. It’s much faster and less
humiliating just to ask you.

So...you noticed...

Are you kidding? Of course I did.
He exhibited much more than
typical exhaustion.

We can’t let it get out that the leader
of Lycia is afflicted with an illness.
So...I understand your discretion.

Nevertheless, I am sorry I hid the
details from you.

I suppose it is of no use trying to
hide it any longer. I will tell you
about his condition...

Yes, Lord Hector? You called for me?

I cannot believe Uther’s illness is
so serious!

So you heard...

We’re in Askr now. We must take
advantage of the fact that there are
Heroes from different worlds here...

I would not be surprised if one of
them has a method to save someone
from a supposed “incurable” illness.

So...you want me to track down such
a person?

I would ask Matthew, but...he is on a
mission for the Order of Heroes.

I know you are someone Uther trusts.
But as you are a reliable spy, I can’t
think of anyone better equipped.

So... What do you say?

Of course I’ll do it. I’ll start right now.

Hector! Is Hector here?

...

What’s all the commotion? Oh!
Uther... And Oswin too?!

So this is where you were... You
disappoint me once again, Hector.

You come to Askr and still engage in
this foolishness...

Tell me—you ordered Leila to do
some reconnaissance out of concern
for my illness, did you not?

So you know? Well...yes. And I’d do
it again.

How could you...

I...am sorry. I pried it from Oswin’s
lips and asked Leila for help without
your permission. But...

Leila is almost back, so we can hear
what she’s found.

It appears you have no understanding
of your purpose here.

Ask yourself why you were
summoned. Go on...

You do not suppose that you were
brought here to save my life, do
you?! Foolish...

I, uh...

My purpose—our purpose—here is to
fight for the people of Askr. That is
why you were summoned.

Take heed, Hector. Why is it you
suppose we have the power
to fight?

It is neither to boast our heroism
nor to assuage our egos.

...

We possess the strength of warriors
to aid the people who live honest
lives day in and day out.

Do not concern yourself with me.
Concern yourself first with the people
of Askr. That...is your purpose here.

Lord Uther!

Leila... You heard all that, did you?
Then you must have take Lord
Uther’s words to heart?

Yes, I have.

I have been scolded plenty of times
in my life, but this... This hurts...

I am sorry, Leila. I had the
wrong idea.

Do not be so hard on yourself,
Hector. I also failed to perceive
Lord Uther’s resolve.

His resolve... Yes, I... I should
respect that.

...

Ah, I found you, Lord Hector.

It is not like you to get lost in thought.
I do hope axes are not about to rain
from the sky.

Ugh... After what Uther said, of
course I’ve got thoughts to sort out.

He told me his true resolve, that of
Marquess Ostia, leader of the
Lycian League.

It is unwavering, yes.

Then, let’s follow suit. We shall bring
peace to Askr as swiftly as possible!

Then Uther can set foot in Ostia
once again!

I will support your efforts and remain
by your side, Lord Hector, though my
strength is hardly enough.

I get more than enough scolding
already from Matthew, and I don’t
need you joining in, but...

You are far more experienced than
me. And it is in my best interest to
count on your council, Oswin.

And I will do the same.

I shall by your and Uther’s eyes
and ears while I perform my
reconnaissance for Askr.

Askr will be lucky to benefit from
your talent, Leila. You two will do
great things here, I know it!

Lord Uther, I have returned.

Yes, Oswin... I appreciate the trouble
you have gone through. Tell me, how
was he?

Hector had some thoughts to sort
through after hearing from you.

He has resolved himself quite well,
directed his gaze to the future. He is
very determined.

Hmm... Is that so? In the past, he
would have fought back, attempted
to have his way...

I suppose he had grown since he
left Ostia.

After being by his side all this time,
I am certain that he has.

Oswin, from now on, I leave him in
your care.

Of course.

I would be lying if I said I was not
worried. However...

There will be a new wind that blows
through Ostia, and at its
center...Hector.

This wind will embolden people to
take steps into the future. It will be
proud... Strong.

So this huge castle is the base of
operations for the Order of Heroes...

The first thing I ought to find is the
training grounds.

Even if I should get my bearings first,
I just want to move. Can’t help it. But
I can’t even find the place!

Hector! What a surprise to run into
you like this.

Eliwood! It’s quite a coincidence
indeed. This castle is humongous.
I’m happy to have found you!

I’m trying to find the training
grounds, but I’m hopelessly lost.
Surely you can show me the way.

Well, sure. But that reminds me—
you only just arrived in Askr.

It’s just like you to immediately set
off for training upon finding yourself
in an unfamiliar world though!

You, on the other hand, seem very
comfortable here.

That’s perfect. As we walk, you can
fill me in about Askr.

Certainly. I’m sure Prince Alfonse
must have explained the basics, so
I’ll add some color...

So Askr is beset by foes who can
only be defeated with the help of
Heroes from other worlds...

Well, then it’s up to me to do my bit
as a Hero. I’ll add the strength of my
arm to Askr’s military might!

You have my thanks too. It’s always
reassuring to know you will be
fighting by my side.

Now that this business is sorted out,
there’s just one thing to do—spar! Of
late, we haven’t had the chance.

Up till now...we’ve had 31 fights, 13
to 13, with five draws. We need to
settle this, and soon!

This again? I told you, your count
is off!

Psh, details. Forget that and let’s
hurry to the grounds!

*sigh* Leaving me with no choice?

Wait!

Who’s there? Wait a moment...it
can’t be...

Oho! Indeed it is. It is good to see
myself—from another world, at any
rate. Well met, and welcome to Askr.

Now this is a surprise! You look just
like me.

I don’t merely look like you, friend.
We share the same soul. We are both
truly Hector of Ostia.

The same soul... I see. It is plain as
day as I look at you. I can feel it...
We are one and the same.

Well, what do you want with me...me?

I just don’t want to see you waste
your chance. Why spar with
just Eliwood?

A waste, you say? What do
you mean?

Look around you. This place is
bursting with Heroes.

There are Eliwoods aplenty.

What are you driving at? Oh, wait just
a second... I see!

I knew you would—you’re just as
preceptive as I am. What would be
a waste is wasting this chance!

We should gather all the Hectors, all
the Eliwoods, and—once and for all—
settle just who is the strongest!

So you want a group of us? Not bad,
me—not bad! I am intrigued.

Oh, I’m sure you are. It’s a fine idea,
if I do say so myself. Let’s go and
speak with the other Hectors.

Yes, let’s. It’s time to put this plan in
motion. Agreed, Eliwood?

Heh! It is fine to see you two
in action.

Still, I am astounded. A fight between
many of us... Since we first met as
boys, you always surprise me.

So there it is. I wish to test our
combined might against that of
the Eliwoods.

Of course! How could I say no?

I could ask for no better opponent.
I have devoted myself to my training,
and to Eliwood, my partner in it.

I will show him how sturdy my Ostian
armor truly is!

Don’t you think about leaving me out
either. I’m no child. I will fight!

It has been decided that Eliwood’s
force will number five, so ours will
as well.

But that’s one too many Hectors!

I suppose there’s nothing for it but
to draw lots to see who sits this
one out.

The match is in one week. It will be
one for the history books, my friends!

Thank you all for gathering today to
spar with the Hectors.

Well, it was Hector’s idea, wasn’t it?
He’s like a dog with a bone, so what
choice had we?

It has always been this way.
I am ready.

I look forward to it, personally. It’s
a good opportunity to gauge my
own capabilities.

We may have sworn a blood oath as
friends, but I won’t hold back. No,
that is why I must not hold back!

I understand that I proposed this
match, but how did I get saddled with
hosting rather than fighting?

You lost when we drew lots. Accept
it, rather than grumbling like an
old codger.

Hey, that’s slander! You must be
thinking of Oswin—not me!

Thinking of who?

Don’t listen to them. Snuggle up in a
”Chez Merlinus” blanket, and feel your
cares drift away...

There is no need. I am well.

Yet old age creeps up on all of us,
so do take care to stay warm!

I am not yet 40! Now, quiet—the
match begins.

Ooh, exciting! Lords Eliwood! Lords
Hector! I shall attend to your
every exploit!

It’s time for the first matchup! And
it’s the pair of us who were invited to
the Day of Devotion festivities.

Battles between Hector and Eliwood
from across the worlds... This is
worth keeping an eye on.

What do you think, Lilina? That’s
your father when he was younger.

Look at the other one! He reminds
me of that boy we met!

Oho! The audience has grown large.
Make a good show of it, you two! And
now...it’s time to begin!

Have at you, Hector! Yaah!

I will not yield! Grrraaah!

This should do it! Yaaah!

No time to dodge... Damn! Hng!

You took that blow head-on. That’s
the Hector I know!

That’s fine for you to say, but it
was an unrelenting attack.
Well done, Eliwood.

Two wins, and two losses so for. They are
so evenly matched.

And the final is no different thus far.
It’s quite something to watch—neither
can get the better of the other.

And now I will repay that attack in
kind! Graaah!

You may make me stagger, but that
does not decide the match!

Wow, Father! They keep smashing
each other!

Ha! Both of them fight with the spirit
of youth. It is impressive, but they are
tiring...and near their limits.

This is it, Eliwood. I’m going to put an
end to this.

It’s about time, isn’t it? I was thinking
much the same. I will marshal my last
reserves of strength...

I will not lose this match! Graaah!

The match ends now, Hector! Yaaah!

Can you see... Lord Hector’s sword...
It’s touching Lord Eliwood’s neck.
Has...has he won?

No. Look closely. The point of
Eliwood’s sword is touching Hector’s
breast—aimed square at his heart.

Oh! So it is!

They have squeezed out their last
ounce of strength, and this is the
result. Amazing, as ever.

Ha-ha! The match is a draw!

Two losses, two wins, and in the
final, a draw. The whole of today’s
fighting...is a draw!

Hmph. So be it.

It was a fine showing from all.

These were intense bouts. I am glad
none are wounded.

I, for one, haven’t had my fill of
fighting just yet! But another day.

Indeed. We must do this again.

Certainly! We must settle who is the
stronger—Hectors or Eliwoods.

All fought admirably. Your
strength was plain to see.
An impressive display.

Indeed, indeed. It was moving!

I was certain I had won...but you
slipped past my defenses. Caught
me off guard!

No less surprised than I! I was sure
I had struck first. You’ve been
training hard, haven’t you?

I train so I can best you! And that has
not changed, even here in Askr.

And I won’t forget it. We can
continue to push each other forward.

I will grow stronger yet—as long as
you are there to ensure it.

That’s my line!

Still, I will beat you. Next time.
Prepare yourself, Eliwood!

Hm?

It’s unusual for a guest to come so
late in the evening...

Hey, you! Come out! I know
you’re there.

...

Wha— The Black Fang’s Angel of
Death? You’re...Jaffar...

...

Why aren’t you saying anything?
You’re here to kill me, aren’t you?

I have something to ask you.

You’re here to ask me something?
OK, what is it?

Are you...Leila of the Black Fang?
Or are you...Leila of Ostia?

Wait! So...you knew? That I was a spy
for Ostia?

Which are you now?

What will you do with
that information?

...

Uh— He’s...gone...

Why would the Angel of Death ask
me that question?

His intentions are unclear, but I must
report this...

Jaffar, the Black Fang’s Angel of
Death, approached you?

Yes. I thought he came to kill me,
but...it didn’t seem like he had any
intention of that.

Hmm... If his goal was not to
assassinate you, then...what was the
purpose of his visit?

I don’t think he’d show his true
intentions, but I do wonder what he
was thinking...

Perhaps it was a warning... If Jaffar
figured out that you are working
for Ostia...

Though, there are many of us Heroes
from Ostia here in Askr, including
myself and Hector.

That’s true. The Heroes from Pherae
should also be on high alert, not
just us.

It would be quite an unwise strategy
for the Black Fang to come all this
way to engage in conflict with us.

However, I cannot overlook the fact
that you did not feel any intention to
kill from the Angel of Death.

Yes, something may be going on
under the surface. It has me on edge.

It’s hard to believe that, as part of the
Order of Heroes, we fight alongside
the Black Fang, our enemies...

It’s hard to know how I should
interact with them.

For now, all we can do is observe.
We have no reason to cause a stir
simply out of fear.

Understood.

But do not let your guard down. We
are allies now, but we do not yet
know their ultimate goal.

I will do as you say, Lord Uther.

...

You... You left without saying
anything before. So, are you going
to talk this time?

...

Why don’t you say something?

Don’t you think it’s unfair to make me
do all the talking?

I...killed a traitor.

You what?

Long before I came here...

A spy infiltrated our organization,
pretended to be one of us,
investigated us.

My organization told me to kill her.
So I...killed the traitor.

...

She was not bad at her job, but she
disregarded danger and stuck her
nose too deep... She was reckless.

Reckless?!

Or, maybe she was on a mission that
was important enough to risk her life.

That must be what it was...

What did you think when you
killed her?

At the time...nothing. When I receive
an order to kill, I act on it.

“At the time,” eh? So...do you have
thoughts now?

...

It is pointless to discuss... Before I
leave, I have a warning.

If you return to Elibe one day...

Weigh the value of your future and
your mission. Think hard before you
act. You understand, yes?

I, uh... Well...wisdom isn’t my strong
suit, you know...

...

You see...if my master orders me to
do something, I do it, no matter how
terrible it seems.

Even if it means throwing your life
away? Or causing your loved
ones anguish?

Yes. That is how I’ve lived my life.

Do as you wish.

Oh? Y-you’re leaving?

My work here is done. There is no
reason for me to stay.

Thank you for speaking up. I never
thought I’d hear your voice so much.

...

I don’t understand it, but it seems
fate can be altered by one’s strength
of will...

I have seen it happen many times
here in this world, Heroes altering
their fate.

Oh?

Your fate may change as well, now
that you are here in Askr. The rest is
up to you to figure out.

Wait— He...he’s gone...

Leila!

Matthew! Are you out for a walk this
late in the evening?

That man, the one who was just
here... He is from the Black Fang...

You don’t need to worry. I’m fine.

You of all people know how well I
can take care of myself.

I have faith in your skill! But...you are
a bit reckless. So I worry...

You...worry about me? Oh, Matthew...
Thank you. But I will be just fine.

Besides, the Angel of Death told me
which path I should take.

Wh-what?! The Angel of Death
warned you?

Exactly. The overbearing Angel of
Death told me that fate can
be altered...

Hehehe... This world is a strange
place all right.

Urk... Agh... This cursed, persistent
illness... It has followed me all the
way to Askr.

Lord Uther?! Are you feeling unwell?
Steady yourself!

Urk... Rrrr... Princess Fjorm?

I will call on some healers! I’ll be back
soon! Stay where you are!

No. That will not be necessary...

B-but your face is pale as a ghost!
You are sweating...

I promise no bluster. You truly do not
need to call anyone.

What...does that mean?

The illness that afflicts me cannot be
treated with a staff...

Oh no!

I request discretion in this matter,
Princess Fjorm. It would be quite
troublesome if everyone knew...

O-OK... I understand.

That I would fall to a knee from such
a trivial pain... I cannot so easily let
my guard fall.

Um... Lord Uther?

Ah, Princess Fjorm. Did we have
some business today?

Is there anything I can do for you?
Any way to help with your illness?

I am afraid I am beyond your help.

I will do whatever is in my power,
even if it’s something small. Don’t
hesitate to tell me.

I am grateful for your thoughtfulness,
but I don’t know what you could do.

I must ask why you treat me with
such kindness, Princess Fjorm.

I surmise you have some reason for
behaving so.

That’s... Um...

To tell you the truth, I’ve been in a
similar situation as you in the past.

Oh? If it does not displease you,
would you share your tale with me?

Of course...

Once, I performed a ritual to save
my homeland, Nifl, from an invasion
by Múspell.

I offered up my life to borrow the
strength of Nifl, the dragon of ice.

And that cost you dearly, did it?

The dragon of ice heard my pleas,
and my wish was granted.

My homeland’s victory was assured...
At the cost of my own life.

I spent my days afterward unsure
I would be alive for the next...

You gave up your life to save
your country...

I successfully performed the ritual,
and I was able to secure Nifl’s future.
I have no regrets. Yet...

It matters not how stout of heart a
Hero may be—all will tremble at the
sound of death’s approach.

That’s true...

Every day, I think about what I can, or
should, be doing with the time I have
left to me. Such desperate thoughts...

I want very much to repay the people
of Askr for the aid they gave...

So I chose to join the
Order of Heroes.

And, I was blessed to have had
my life saved through the tireless
efforts of those precious to me.

I see. You have indeed experienced a
strike of good fortune.

When I saw you in pain, I was
reminded of my own.

I was arrogant enough to think that
since I had experienced something
similar I could help you...

Ah. I understand you better now.

I-I’m sorry! I only ended up pushing
my own feelings on you...

Hahaha. Never! I thank you for your
sentiments and ask you not to
disparage yourself again.

I feel a slight weight off my shoulders
knowing that someone with a similar
experience is nearby. Thank you.

Lord Uther...

I intend to do all I can with the time
that remains to me, much like you.

Every ounce of my strength belongs
to Askr for so long as I can stand
upon the battlefield.

This battle hasn’t been easy. I can
hardly believe we have been
pushed this far...

Our enemies have an overwhelming
advantage in numbers, and we are
struggling to maintain our formation.

We could suffer significant losses if
this drags on too long.

We must find some way to break
their formation.

Listen up, everyone! There have been
some developments on the western
battlefront! We may still win this fight!

R-really?!

Intrepid knights! Follow me! We will
push on, and we will break through
their front lines!

Everyone, follow Lord Uther! Show
them what knights of Ostia are
capable of!

RRRAAAHHH! Gwendolyn, do not
fall behind!

I will not, Brother!

Wh-what?!

The knights of Ostia forced their way
through, breaking the front lines!

Their morale seems unbreakable!
Perhaps because Marquess Ostia
is leading them?

(Lord Uther...)

Hrmph!

They may have been great in number,
but once their formation was broken,
they were as flies in the wind.

Lord Uther!

Oh, Princess Fjorm. You are
well, then.

I heard the knights of Ostia broke
through, and I came as quickly
as I could.

Are you OK? I can hardly believe
you fought on the front lines...

I am strongest of the knights of Ostia.
It would not do to sip tea at the rear
when there is fighting to be done.

It looks to me like you’ve decided
how to live your life going forward.

You’re making yourself an example
by showing everyone how you fight,
aren’t you?

Indeed. I wish for the knights of Ostia
to be encouraged to fight onward into
the future, no matter the challenge.

It will do more than encourage.

I... We will never forget your display
of valor today.

We’ll pass on tales of how you fought
to future generations—

Haha! That would be an honor.

Lord Uther! I’ve found you at last!

The enemy formation has completely
crumbled. Victory is at hand!

Let us go together, young Hero, and
never forget that the future is ours
to shape as we please.

Humph!

Phew! Enemy soldiers keep attacking.
This battle feels like it’s been going
on forever...

Still, even an attack of this degree is
nothing but a fool’s errand against
an armored knight of Ostia. Hah!

That takes care of the enemies here.
Now to find an ally to aid... Hm?!
Look at that!

Rrrah!

What a physique to be blessed with...
And his arms are big as tree trunks!

Hyaaa! Is that all ya got, filth?! If you
don’t wanna fight like ya mean it,
I will!

Bravery with no fear! Determination
unmatched! Someone of his talents
was born for the Ostian knights!

Tsk! Ain’t nobody but weaklings out
here. They oughta give it a rest, but
there’s no end to them.

What? An arrow? Shot from behind?
Ambushes now, eh?! Damn it all!

Hraaagh!

Hm? Who the hell are you?

I’ve come to provide support! I shall
draw out the foes in the rear!

Fine! Then all I gotta do is kill all the
ones in front of me! Die! Die!

It appears we have won the fight.
At last, we can catch our breath.

Hey, thanks for that. I don’t think I’ve
even seen you before. You new to the
Order of Heroes?

Oh, I have yet to introduce myself.
I am Oswin of the Ostian Knights.

Name’s Helbindi, and don’t you
forget. Seems like you know what
you’re doing in a fight.

I must say the same to you. You show
incredible talent. You have a splendid
build and are fearless in battle.

We have been searching for a
person of your talents!

Won’t you consider joining the Ostian
knights and making the most out of
your skills?

Huh? Join the what?!

Well, if it isn’t my good man Helbindi.
I see that your muscles are as firm
and wonderful as ever.

Oh. It’s you.

Fate must have brought us here. I do
hope you’ve reconsidered what we
spoke about the other day?

You still going on about that? Already
told you I don’t wanna be one of your
armored knights.

Why do you even want filth like me
to join the Ostian knights anyway?
That’s what I don’t get.

Virtue is an important quality in a
knight, true. But determination is
just as important, if not more so.

You must have put your all into
tempering your body to become
so strong.

Within that determination, I can sense
your virtuousness.

It’s not like I had a choice to get
stronger or not, you know...

Young fellows nowadays are far too
feeble. Merely wearing heavy armor
renders some of them immobile.

That wouldn’t be a problem for you,
now would it? No, you clearly have
what it takes to be an armored knight.

...

Think of how blessed you are to
have such strength.

Not my way of thinking. I’m a
commoner. Born in the slums.

And I have no interest in a strict
lifestyle, so I can’t be a knight.

Hm...

Where I come from is the problem.
Got it? Leave me alone already.

I understand your origins, but that
is no reason to give up.

If anything, I’m thinking your
birthplace is unimportant.

Did you hear a word I said? Let it go!

Yes. My reply was to what I heard.
You might like to know that I was
born a commoner myself.

Huh?

Regardless of where you come from,
so long as you have value, you can
rise through the ranks in Ostia.

I worked my way up from being a
commoner to becoming a knight.

You got to be a knight even though
you were a commoner?

Exactly. Although, it did require
intensive training while I was a
squire to my new lord...

Training that tore at my heart when I
realized I was not as strong as the
others. Even so, I did not surrender.

I don’t get why you’d do that, unless
you were just trying to impress folks.

It’s not like you had trouble with
getting food, right?

Why’d you bother to work so hard to
be a knight? You just want attention?

No. I desired the protection that this
armor offers.

Huh? Like, protection for your body?

No. You misunderstand. This armor
certainly does protect me...

But I speak of protecting others.
My lord, the people of Ostia...

And, for now, I don this rigid, heavy
armor to protect the Kingdom of Askr.

What a confusing way to explain it.

Don’t dwell on it too hard. I have
people I wish to protect, and that
is all there is to it.

Hmph. People to protect...huh...
You know, I used to have somebody
like that...

Yes, Helbindi?

Hmph! It’s stupid. Thinking you can
protect someone... Yeah, I’m really
convinced this isn’t for me.

If you’re so desperate for more
armored knights, you oughta go
look for someone else!

Helbindi? Oh...he has departed...

It would seem my words did not
reach him.

Is that all? That attack was no
stronger than a light breeze to
a knight of Ostia!

All is taken care of... I understand
Helbindi also joined today’s battle.

In fact, I can hear someone fighting
furiously over there... Could it be?

Hiyaaah!

This is a trash fight! You’re nothing!

Huh?! Hey, you! I thought I told you
not to wander about when there
are enemies!

Over here! Come back here! No!
Not that way!

Helbindi seems to be fighting
alongside somebody. I’m certain
that is...

What? I can fight. I’ll be fine!

Besides, didn’t I clear out all these
foes myself? See, everything is—

Aaah! There’s more?!

What’d I say?! Yaaah!

Just deal with staying behind me
like I told you to!

Wh-whoa! There’s more here too?!

Haaaaaah!

Quit running around like a headless
chicken! Hraaah!

Phew. That was a close one!

Hah! Says the kid who caused it!
Ugh, this is why I don’t work
with brats...

Listen up! Don’t you dare separate
from me! I warned you!

OK. I’ll be careful... Haha!

Tsk!

I see now... Helbindi has already
been fighting to protect someone
important to him.

Even without heavy armor, he risks
his life for what is precious. Truly
conduct becoming of a knight.

As an ally who shares the same
ambition, I must support him.

Huh? Someone’s coming.

Ack! You!

Helbindi, my good man! Allow me to
lend a hand!

Together, let us protect what is
precious to us, shall we?!