-The Mourner's Eyes-
Episode 13
Think again. The sign, the green sign.
It was obscured by rain, but after the rain washed away, some words became visible, right?
Zero...
Entrance zero!
I went to see Chu Zihang this afternoon.
My intention was to ask about Blood Rage,
but I didn't expect to record this.
I've checked the map,
and the entrances to that overpass start at 001.
So the entrance Chu Zihang used doesn't exist.
Was the Maybach ever found?
It was found on the overpass in the suburbs.
The car looked like it had been attacked by hundreds of sharks.
The only fingerprints on the steering wheel belonged to Chu Zihang and his father.
It was there that Chu Zihang encountered Odin, the god from Western mythology,
and he mistakenly believed that he was on the overpass.
Could it have been an illusion?
Mythology says Odin is the mortal enemy of black dragons and represents justice.
He should have appeared with beautiful Valkyries, not Death Servitors.
Yes, but based on Chu Zihang's description,
those shadows must have been Death Servitors.
But there's another possibility.
You've already guessed it,
but you're hesitant to say it, right?
You... You mean...
Yeah.
Cut the nonsense!
Nibelungen, the Land of the Dead?
A child just happened to stumble in?
Th-That place is like the Holy Temple!
For millennia, alchemists have racked their brains trying to find it.
It's rare to see you so upset.
Tell me more about Nibelungen.
Nibelungen, the Land of the Dead...
Even if it exists, it's been sealed off for many years.
Have you found evidence that it exists?
Merely speculation.
Anjou, have you noticed that when we were researching dragons,
we've hardly found any remains of dragon gatherings,
especially those when the Black Emperor Nidhogg ruled the world in the name of God?
You mean, dragon civilization
might be hidden in another dimension?
Going there requires passing through a mysterious gateway.
Do any scriptures mention how to open the gate to the Land of the Dead?
Death.
Generations of alchemists have tried to enter alive, but none has succeeded.
Chu Zihang went there.
He merely stumbled in.
But it's is our only clue to date.
Yes, that's true.
Those who have been there might be able to find the old path.
Only those chosen by the dragons may enter Nibelungen.
If you actually found the entrance to Nibelungen,
what would you do?
I'd bind the dragons within their temples,
put a nuclear bomb in each, and detonate them simultaneously.
I'd sit on the copper pillar where the white empress was nailed,
and watch the destruction of their reptilian world.
Just thinking about it...
is beautiful.
Maybe Chu Zihang can find the entrance again.
To ensure things go smoothly, you need to do me a favor.
The school board's investigation team will arrive at the College tomorrow.
They're probably planning to fire me as principal.
Fire you?
Yes.
Someone probably entered the College in secret a few days ago to begin investigating.
What triggered this?
The Seven Flags Theme Park incident.
Chu Zihang used "Ruler's Flames" publicly,
instantly melting steel.
This is far beyond the scope of ordinary Yanling.
The school board suspects that his bloodline is a threat.
If they can prove that, they can fire me.
Additionally, intel we obtained from Xinguo
included his accidental entry into the Land of the Dead.
Although Webber deleted that section from the recovered data,
his cover-up only intensified the College's scrutiny of Chu Zihang.
Does the School Board know he entered Nibelungen?
Not yet, otherwise their reaction wouldn't be this muted.
But if they took Chu Zihang away,
they could also hypnotize him like I did,
and extract the truth from him.
What do you want me to do?
Just a small favor.
Hm... If I hung a mourning banner over the bed,
this scene would be complete.
Lu Mingfei,
can I ask you something?
Sure.
Go ahead.
What's it like... to like someone?
What exactly are you getting at, Brother?
You liked Chen Wenwen, right?
Hey! Actually, I also liked Shi Yuanlimi,
but I felt her age wasn't right for me. I'm...
Just spit it out already!
Just say it, and stop beating around the bush.
I wanted to ask, why might you like another person?
Good looks.
Could you be more specific?
Slim waist, long legs, long hair.
I mean, looks aside, are there other reasons?
Do you need a reason to like someone? Do you? Don't you?
Do you? Don't you?
Who the hell knows?
It's just that one day, you have a crush on someone,
and you're willing to stay with her and be bandits together.
That's when you've fallen for her.
Can you elaborate?
For example, could zodiac compatibility cause you to like someone?
Which ones?
Aquarius and Gemini.
Could it be...
The way she tilts her head,
her hesitant expression,
and the hidden meaning behind her words.
Chu Zihang is the Gemini, but who's the Aquarius girl?
Not great. They're both air signs.
Geminis are too awkward and struggle to express their feelings.
Astrology books say Aquarius girls are the type who are always around you,
but you never know if they actually like you.
Not great?
Huh? Wait, you're serious.
Then...
How do you know if you actually like a girl?
If someone's name is on your mind while you're asking me these questions,
then you like her.
I understand.
Brother, you...
Eh? Brother Lu, good afternoon.
Oh, hey, I should be heading off.
Xia Mi, what's your zodiac sign?
Aquarius.
Dinner's ready!
Thanks for making food for me every day.
It's because you saved everyone.
This isn't just mutual affection anymore.
But you also saved me.
You saved me first, and then I saved you.
This is pure, unwavering devotion!
Look, I specially made snow fungus soup today.
That must be a lot of work.
Not really. I had a lot of fun making it.
Brother, she's a great girl.
Seize the opportunity.
Is it delicious?
You're a bit late today.
Hey! Come on! I had classes this afternoon!
I'm not your housekeeper.
I made you soup because you were so heroic.
Brother, you really don't hold back!
How is it?
You should add some osmanthus sugar.
Wow! Master, you're really demanding!
What's osmanthus sugar?
Fresh osmanthus flowers, dried.
Take 100 grams and add two spoonfuls.
It sounds like a real hassle,
but it's the kind of thing someone like you would enjoy.
Fine, next time I'll remember to add osmanthus sugar.
I bought a lot of snow fungus, enough for lots of snow fungus soup.
I'm finished.
Would it kill you to say thanks?
Thanks.
Fine, whatever.
Is it okay for us to just go straight into the College like this?
What's there to fear?
We're the investigation team of the school board.
Anjou can't do anything to us.
Is Chu Zihang's blood sample ready?
Yes.
I'll have champagne ready for you tomorrow, Anjou.
Are you the school board's investigation team?
And what are you going to do about it?
Welcome, investigation team! Welcome, welcome!
Welcome, investigation team!
Hello, I'm the vice-principal of the College.
You can call me Night Watchman.
I'm Andrew, head of the investigation team.
Well then, let's begin our delightful tour of the College!
Come on, cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
Cheers!
It's just like you said!
Such a lightweight.
Hey, someone take him back.
We'll keep drinking!
I actually fell asleep.
I'm about to go crazy from advanced math.
The advanced math classes at Cassel College are seriously insane.
Brother, why are you spacing out?
I was thinking about something a friend said.
Oh? What's got you so concerned, Master?
I was wondering, would you girls accept sudden feelings?
Like, if someone suddenly said they liked you, would it work?
Not necessarily.
But how would you know if a girl likes you if you don't try?
Some people know each other for ages, but aren't close.
Others feel a strong connection at first sight.
You have to go with your gut feeling on this. Do you know what I mean?
But you once said that you wouldn't give people a chance easily.
Well, lots of guys like me.
I can't give everyone a chance.
I guess everyone will meet someone in their life and fall for them.
Some people meet at the right time,
like encountering blossoms in spring,
and everything will go smoothly.
They fall in love, get engaged,
get married,
and live together.
But others meet at the wrong time,
like seeing a fish surfacing through winter ice for air.
After breathing, the fish sinks back down, never to be seen again.
Nothing comes of it.
But can we say that encountering a flower in spring is right,
while encountering fish in winter is wrong?
If we meet someone at the wrong time,
can we simply suppress our feelings?
Wouldn't we still try our best to get close,
trying to conceal our true selves,
even pretending to be another fish?
I accidentally got sentimental.
How's this going to end?
I...
Well said! If you had debuted a few years earlier,
today's romance novelists would be out of work!
Huh?
You know, if there's someone you like,
you should tell her right away.
Otherwise, she might slip away.
Some things only count if you say them out loud.
If you don't, you'll just keep guessing.
And in the end, it all goes down the drain.
But that's such a sneaky thing to say.
No wonder you're such a stubborn Cancer, Brother.
I'm a Gemini, born on June 1st.
But your rising sign is Cancer.
You're a fake Gemini, a true Cancer.
You think a lot, you're sensitive, and your thoughts run wild.
You wait for him to speak, but he's still brewing even after you fall asleep.
Plus, he's dead set on saving face.
If he feels he's about to lose even a little bit of face, he'll swallow his words
and bottle it up inside.
Commonly known as a "stubborn Cancer."
How do you know my horoscope?
Don't you think I know you really well?
You're just forgetful!
We used to be classmates.
Classmates at Shilan Middle School!
We went to the same junior high school,
but I transferred!
Ah...
Why don't I remember?
Did I just not notice?
All right, I'm off!
When you see a fish surfacing through ice for air,
if you wait there next winter,
you'll see it coming up again.
Next time you see it, bring an ice pick,
break the ice, and take the fish home for fish soup!
How's that follow-up?
Caesar has submitted an application to the College.
He wants to marry Nono.
Can you reject his application?
Find some excuse. You're quite good at making up excuses anyway.
I can offer some advice, but I can't directly reject it.
In other words, if his family approves this marriage,
no one can stop it.
That's a bit of a problem.
But since you asked,
I'll note my objection in the report.
Okay.
You've always hated meddling.
Why do you care so much about him?
I want to delay the marriage,
and give Lu Mingfei a chance.
At least there's still time to fight for it.
He's a weak child.
I just want to give that kid a glimmer of hope.
Chen Motong isn't his anything,
but she occupies a huge space in his heart.
Without her, there'll be a void that nothing can fill.
You've changed!
You never used to say things like this.
You were as proud as a beast.
After losing you, it's hard not to feel lonely.
Intruder detected.
The intruder has breached my defensive barrier.
He possesses the formidable power of a dragon!
A dragon?!
Where is the intruder now?
The target is advancing deeper into the Shikodi District.
I suspect he's heading for the Ice Cellar—the Well of Oblivion.
What a coincidence! I'll handle it.
I know you can use Yanling under the influence of Commandments,
but be very careful.
The intruder is powerful,
and forcefully using your Yanling will damage your bones.
All right, all right.
I'm not old enough to have osteoporosis yet,
and I'm taking calcium tablets daily, like you ordered!
Let's go.
Hey, Principal, a dragon has broken into the Ice Cellar!
The principal suddenly called me here in the middle of the night.
Something doesn't seem right.
Maybe I should just leave.
Mingfei, come in.
Yes, coming in!
Principal, what do you need me for?
I'm about to...
go...
take care of Brother.
You know he's badly injured and can't be left alone.
I hear Xia Mi's been looking after him lately.
I didn't realize you paid attention to gossip!
Mingfei, do you remember the Ice Cellar I took you to last time?
Yeah, the one below the botanical garden, where stuff is hidden.
Now take the Seven Deadly Sins with you and go for a walk around the Ice Cellar.
Take the Seven Deadly Sins?
Damn, this can't be good!
Principal, I just remembered I need to bring Brother a midnight snack!
This is your new fieldwork assignment.
Well, I'm a history student spending half the semester on fieldwork.
I'm just here to work at Cassel College, right?
I'll give you 10 extra credits.
Deal! Is this school always this lax?
You just need to take it into the Ice Cellar, find a tree,
use it to reinforce the barrier, and bring it back intact.
It's a simple mission.
Use it? Is that even possible?
The Seven Deadly Sins are
seven blades forged by Dragon Emperor Norton himself to slay dragons.
Powerful enough to kill a Dragon Emperor,
they also naturally suppress the power of the dragon bloodline.
Just place it in the center of the barrier,
and it will activate.
Principal, why don't you go yourself?
I'm being watched, so I can't make a move.
The Ice Cellar holds something extremely important!
Mingfei, you're the only one who can complete this mission.
Fine!
It seems quite peaceful.
While someone's enjoying the moonlight with a pretty girl,
I have to risk my life in this damn place.
Bronze walls...
Hope a dragon won't suddenly appear.
A tree?
That should be it.
Let's do this and get out.
Amazing!
Humans can push alchemy to such extremes, too.
Old friend,
we meet again.
Since your brother Norton didn't consume you,
let me consume all of you.
Let me release your final shackles.
Using this king's blood,
now rewind.
No words engraved on the stone.
No souls resting beneath the earth.
Open your eyes, Constantine!
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Henry Lin Henry Lin Zachary Carlysle S. Bilyeu David Saylor