Having once again firmed his resolve to avenge his mother, Rio tells Yuba that he intends to return to the Strahl region. But prior to that journey, he passes peaceful, happy days in the village, keeping his royal heritage a secret from everyone but his cousin Ruri.
Spring arrives, and after learning of Rio's eventual departure, Sayo returns home and collapses in tears. When her older brother Shin sees her like that, he can't just sit still. He goes to beg Rio to stay in the village, but...
Year 999 of the Holy Era, Late Autumn
سنة 999 من العهد المقدّس، أواخر الخريف
Jahr 999 der Heiligen Ära, Spätherbst
Año Sacro 999, finales de otoño
Año Sacro 999, finales de otoño
AN 999 DE L’ÈRE SAINTE, FIN DE L’AUTOMNE
Anno 999 dell'Era Sacra, tardo autunno
Ano 999 da Era Sagrada, Fim do Outono
999 год божьей эры, поздняя осень