Noblesse
We meet at last, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel.
So that's...
What will you do to them?
Is that not obvious?
Any who sympathize with a high criminal such as yourself
cannot be permitted to live.
Raizel-sama...
I deeply apologize for allowing all this to happen.
Though it pains me to burden you with an old man's dying wish,
I humbly ask that you take care of them now.
I will not let you kill them.
Vile traitor!
I, Kei Ru, will not allow you to approach our lord!
Roar, Garant!
Stop!
Kei-sama's attack didn't work?!
I suppose we should expect no less of the Noblesse.
I am Rozaria Elenor.
Come play with me, as well...
Mr. Handsome.
Come, Izarok!
Rozaria-sama!
You shall now face Ludis Mergas!
Mergas... The clan that administers protection?
Not only that.
Perish!
The power of Izarok is not restricted to defense.
Now, disappear!
It can't be...
Kei-sama... Rozaria-sama...
It is futile.
M-My whole body is...
Could... this be...
Mind control!
I thought only the lord could control the minds of clan leaders?
The lord is the ranks above and leads the nobles,
but the Noblesse is a being of even greater power,
who can protect the lord as well as punish them.
His power surpasses even that of the lord.
Stand down.
Even all together, you lot are no match for him.
Only I...
shall defeat him!
This aura...
The lord?!
Brother! Something's happening at the castle!
Master...
What's going on?
This is...
The lord's power!
Lord!
Stay back!
I can finally put an end to him...
To the loathsome man who caused me so much suffering.
I will not accept help from anyone.
I will do this myself...
Because I am the lord!
What are you afraid of?
You should possess the same power I do.
Why do you not use it in earnest?
I don't need to use my full strength to destroy one cowardly traitor!
That is your reason?
Is it not that you are concerned you may lose?
If not, then fight me with all your strength.
Very well. I'll show you!
This is for you!
Blood Field!
Impossible!
The Blood Field was...
So... I must lose to you again?
Just like that time...
The only person whose acknowledgment I ever desired didn't choose me!
I am alone.
I was then, and I still am!
Please stand.
I know the flame that burns within you has not been extinguished yet.
Our lord is not someone so weak that she would yield to a traitor!
I have stood by your side all this time.
I know how strong you are!
All of you...
It violates a clan leader's pride to gang up on an opponent...
But such insolence against someone so precious to us...
...leaves us with no choice but to do what it takes.
You waste your time.
Until she masters the proper use of the power granted only to lords,
she cannot inflict a single wound upon me.
Insolence!
Rozaria-sama!
Why...
Until she masters the proper use of the power granted only to lords...
It is finished.
It's...
A Blood Field!
Blood Field!
Yes... you are not alone.
The power a lord possesses is stronger than any other...
So long as you have them...
You've certainly gone overboard this time.
It's all right. I prepared myself for this long ago.
That's...
B-Brother...
I don't believe it...
There's another Ragnarok!
F-Father?
Raskreia...
I wonder, can you see me?
This is a residual thought that I left within Ragnarok,
which means I am no longer in this world.
I'm sure my decision has caused considerable chaos.
I will now explain to you...
the events leading up to my eternal sleep,
and the reason I chose to end my own life.
What?
As you know, we nobles can live semi-permanently.
In accordance with ancient laws, we can opt to live long lives,
and remain unchanged in order to lead our clans.
And how do the humans compare?
As they live out their very short lives,
they are so very weak and fleeting,
but at times greedy, and even beautiful.
They try their hardest to live even one more day, to become stronger,
and to change.
We call this "evolution."
A certain smart-ass human once said,
"If there's a rule you don't like, get rid of it."
What a surprise that was.
Such a simple notion, and it had never occurred to me.
No matter how much power we had, we were not free.
Then I thought that, perhaps, we nobles should evolve, as well.
I shared my plan with the senior clan leaders I trusted most.
I told them that in order to entrust Lukedonia's future to the new generation,
I wanted to enter eternal sleep voluntarily.
A few of them agreed
and offered to enter eternal sleep along with me.
But I ordered Gejutel to stay and keep watch over our future.
Does that mean...
You knew about this, Gejutel-sama?
That's why you wanted us to return to Lukedonia and prove our innocence.
B-But it doesn't make sense!
Why did you not tell us the truth?!
When the previous lord and senior clan leaders died
and their young successors were abruptly thrust into the role of clan leader,
the confusion it created among them was greater than I expected.
And Raskreia-sama, who was to lead them all,
was shaken to her core, as well.
Some who wished to take advantage of the young lord spread a cruel rumor,
and before we knew it, Raizel-sama was regarded as a traitor.
Raskreia-sama was invigorated by her hatred for a nonexistent enemy,
and the clan leaders were unified in their agreement with her.
I succeeded in disproving the rumor,
but still I held my tongue.
I distorted the truth by telling myself that this was in Lukedonia's best interests.
I am prepared to offer my life in atonement.
You mean... that was your intention from the start?
That's why you said that to us in the end...
so that our hearts would remain united in all things, even after your death?
Now, Lord...
Please deal me your punishment.
Wait just a minute!
I, Regis K. Landegre, offer a proposal to the lord!
The sin of a clan leader falls upon the entire clan.
If he must be executed now, please execute me along with him!
Regis...
As you can see, the Landegre men are quite stubborn.
He's not going to yield even one step.
That's why you let him talk you into bringing him here?
Unbelievable.
Yeah, maybe.
Lord!
Frankly, I think Regis is more of a noble than any of us.
If you were to kill such a promising future clan leader here,
you would sully the name of the lord.
Karias-sama...
I offer the same proposal.
Regis is meant to become a clan leader
and one of the pillars that support Lukedonia.
Just like my foolish brother Rael...
and Seira, as well.
They are precious pillars that support noble society and the lord.
You must not kill them.
I hope you will see fit to spare Gejutel-sama, as well.
Won't you please hear the wishes of the clan leaders
who revere you from the bottom of their hearts?
Raskreia-sama...
When I was lonely, you were by my side.
You loved me.
I could... never kill you.
I will serve you until the day I die, Lord.
Raskreia...
I'm sure Raizel, Gejutel, and all the others
are now doing for you what I never could.
They all love you dearly...
just as I did.
Please forgive me for dying without telling you.
If I saw you crying, I'm afraid it would shake my resolve.
Goodbye, Raskreia. Be well.
That belongs to you, Lord.
Father...
Have your wounds healed, Number 4?
What about you, Number 3?
I was bored out of my mind waiting for you guys to heal.
Well, thanks for that.
You have nothing to thank me for!
You waited for me, didn't you?
That's not what I meant!
Don't be bashful.
I'll kill you!
Try it.
There they go again.
I will!
Liar.
Just proves they're feeling better.
I can!
Can you?
I'm glad you seem to have recovered.
Boss! Seira-chan!
As you can see, we can move around now.
So, what do we do now?
Preparations to return to Japan are complete.
Regis and Seira have received permission to return with us, as well.
Really?
Yes, as a study period to learn about the world until we reach adulthood.
What about him?
That is something the master must decide for himself.
Raizel.
May I join you?
Of course.
Will you tell me something?
What was my father like, in your opinion?
Tell me, Raizel...
Have you any interest in becoming the lord?
What brings this on?
I just mean if I decide to retire.
What of Raskreia-sama?
Hmm...
She's still only a child, though.
I'd like you to be a model for her to follow until she's a little older.
Just so you know, being the lord is harder than you think.
It does not appear that way.
This isn't such a bad offer for you, you know.
If you're the lord, you'll have many servants to do your bidding.
Someone will always be with you.
It must be somewhat better than being the Noblesse, right?
I refuse.
I will continue to assist you as the Noblesse.
Just as I always have.
Honestly... You never do as you're told, do you?
Your father was nothing but a proud, doting parent.
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
There may come a day when the power of the Noblesse
will no longer be needed in Lukedonia,
in the new noble society that the previous lord wished for.
So long as the great lord is surrounded by reliable clan leaders, you mean?
Franken...
Yes?
When we get home, I want some ramen.
Yes, Master.