Chapter One, Scene 9: Amorika Castle
(Upon returning to Amorika, Denim and his comrades meet with Duke Ronway.)
Ronway: (to Denim, Vice, and Kachua) You have
overcome your personal vendetta and accomplished your duty. Thank you. This may sound
abrupt, but I need you to go to the town of Baramus.
Kachua: That is the town where the Gargastans made a
Walsta self-governing district.
Ronway: But in actuality, it is a Walstanian
concentration camp. It used to be a coal mining town. But they forced the people in
the town to become slaves. The total population is only 5,000. Though everyday more of
our people are dying from overwork...
Kachua: We must save them...it is our duty.
Ronway: I realize that it would be impossible for us to
save 5,000 people. My plan is to motivate them to revolt.
Vice: A revolt with that many people, we can't
possibly lose.
Ronway: Your optimism is encouraging. However, the odds
are not in our favor. We are still too weak. We have to be fully prepared before
Gargastan attacks us. Fortunately, antagonism between Barbatos and the anti-government
supporters is increasing. If Barbatos is going to move, he will first destroy the
anti-government forces. This is our only chance!!
Leonard: (to Denim) Your duty is to
persuade the people in Baramus. I'm sure that some will be unwilling to fight and others
may just want to stay where they are.
Ronway: But that does not mean they like the Gargastans.
They are simply tired of fighting. I want you to revive their courage and hope.
Leonard: I will not fail you, my lord...
Ronway: Our fate depends on your young soldiers. I
wish you the best.
(Denim, Vice, and Kachua get up and leave.)
Ronway: Leonard, I have faith in you. Do not fail me.
Leonard: Everything is moving according to your
plan. Do not worry...
(Back in Griate, Denim approaches Lans Hamilton)
Denim: Sir Lans?
Lans Hamilton: Ah, Denim. How did you know I was here?
Denim: Sir Guildus told me I would find you here.
Lans Hamilton: I see...come here. Is something
bothering you? Is it about the revolt in Baramus?
Denim: Sir Leonard told me it was going to be
dangerous...
Lans Hamilton: Are you scared? This is not like you.
Denim: Well, I...
Lans Hamilton: Don't feel embarrassed. Everyone gets
scared.
Denim: Sir Lans, do you get scared?
Lans Hamilton: Of course. Every time I go into battle
my body shakes with fear. But then I think, "I can't die here. I have to live."
Somehow the thought eases my fears.
Denim: Can't die here...but I always thought that
I would die for a revolution...and yet I realize I fear death...
Lans Hamilton: Risking your life and dying are two
completely different things. If you are really concerned about people, then you should
not die. You have to see where this battle will take you. ...Besides, you have a
sister. You have to live for her.
Denim: How about you, Sir Lans? Is there someone
that you live for?
(Lans Hamilton pulls out a music box)
Denim: That is...?
Lans Hamilton: I live to carry on the memory of my
late wife...
Denim: Late wife...
Lans Hamilton: ...Four or five years ago. Before the
war against the Empire. We were chased by the Empire's men and during our journey, my
wife got sick and died...I can't remember how many times I considered killing myself.
Especially before the battle. Then I listen to this music box that my wife left me. It
reminds me of how precious life is...it tells me that I have to live. I have to carry
on...
Denim: ...to live.
(Lans Hamilton puts his music box away)
Lans Hamilton: I hope the day will come when...a young
lad like yourself does not have to fight...
Chapter One, Scene 10: Bordo Lakeside
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