"Attention, Youkai. This is of the utmost importance."
Shydeman really needs to change his hair, or something.
"Listen closely, and listen well."
He looks too much like Shyrendora.
"Lord Nadil's plans have been set in motion."
One of these days, Fedelta's gonna see Shyrendora from behind and think it's Shydeman.
"The Dragonlord's woman has been successfully taken."
He'll start giving one of his special reports. Wont that be interesting for us all?
"If all goes well, which of course it will, Lykouleon will come for her-- these Dragonclan types are bold. Bold and stupid."
Woah, Shyrendora's a dragon? Who knew?
"He'll walk right into the castle- right into a trap."
And just how many times has that worked before?
"And this is the important part. When Lord Nadil vanquishes Lykouleon, there will be a bit of… chaos. There may be damage to the castle."
No, I think the bit about Shyrendora was more important.
"You are to leave- assemble at that wizard's castle. None of you must remain. Only Shyrendora and myself will stay-- oh, and you, Yotogi, my friend." That grin of his- I'd like to rip it off and---
"Go now."
Gee, what a crowd these youkai make. I've already lost Viaresu. I hope he makes it out safely. And I hope… I hope he never comes back. Now, moving right along. Where is this little drama taking place? The throne room? I must live up to my nickname. There they are: Shydeman and Shyrendora are, of course, hiding in their usual corner, waiting to pounce on someone. And there on the throne-- is that the queen Nadil's holding? She's beautiful. My Viaresu deserves someone like that. I hope he finds her. Surely there's someone else left in this world as beautiful as that queen. Knowing Nadil, he'll probably be the one to find her. Maybe Viaresu will save her from the Lord's filthy hands.
Nadil looks wild tonight. This battle will probably destroy the castle and the surrounding forest. I'm glad Viaresu is long gone.
"Yotogi?"
"AUUGH! What are you still doing here?"
"I wanted to stay with you."
"Viaresu, you should leave! It's dangerous!"
"Won't you be in danger too, then?" Um…
"It doesn't matter. Please go. I don't want the Dragonlord's blood to splatter on you."
"I like being splattered with blood."
"Not this blood, you wont. It's like pure light, they say. You'd die instantly if you touched it."
"Pure light? I bet that looks cool. I'm not afraid. I wanna see!"
"Go, foolish child. If Nadil doesn't win, I don't want you here to face Lykouleon after he finds the queen."
"Do you really think Lykouleon could beat Nadil?"
"Viaresu, he is very strong." Not as strong as you, Viaresu…
"Then, why is Nadil risking himself by fighting him?"
Uh… he's a moron, he's arrogant, he… "It's to help the youkai cause."
"How so?"
"We youkai would be much stronger if the Dragonlord's bloodline was destroyed."
"Uh huh. So why don't you kill him? He has no heir yet!"
You really do believe in me, don't you? You think I could defeat Lykouleon… this makes me feel… Ah, I'm staring again. Must look-- no, not the hand. That bothers him. I'm keeping my hand firmly tucked under my chin. There will be no hand-staring-at tonight. Oh look, a floor. … Answer the child, Yotogi, he's waiting. "Viaresu, we're still not strong enough to defeat him." Stop pouting at me. "Follow Shydeman's orders and go." Don't roll your eyes, either. "If Lord Nadil fights, the castle will fall." Don't sneer. It's not a sneering matter. Though you are gorgeous. I'm staring at my hand again, aren't I.
"I wanna see him bleed!"
You would.
"He means nothing to me!"
He should. "Forget it. Only Lord Nadil can fight his blood." Look, there he is- Lykouleon. Viaresu needs to remove that bloodthirsty look from his face- if Shydeman sees…Man, look at that sword the Dragonlord has!
"What took you so long?" Ah, the ever-polite Lord Nadil.
"RASELEANE!" Yes, that is her name, isn't it?
"I'm sorry. I guess she doesn't recognize your voice." So sorry…
"Nadil!" Oh, finally figured out who it was, did you? I give you a gold star. What is Viaresu whispering to me?
"-na go get a closer look."
"No, wai-" Urg… I'm too slow. Couldn't catch him. Nadil is kicking dragon butt.
"Oh, by the way… once you're dead, I take over." Heh, look at the look on the Dragonlord's face. "I cast a spell on her. She'll never have your child. When you die, your bloodline dies with you."
Gwah, Holy cow, where did those dog-demons come from? OH! That just barely missed Viaresu! He has good reflexes… in his time of danger, his power flared up- beautiful to see. But the column in front of him is cracked! I have to get to him! But if I move, they'll see me. Maybe if I crawl…
Lord Nadil is cursing the Dragonlord's blood. I bet Viaresu is thrilled. Yes, I can see his face now from where he's crouching cautiously behind the pillar.
"Great! I'll see his blood soon." Hush, Viaresu, they'll hear you! You have to get away from there! I'm coming to you, just wait for me…Oh, Illuser sacrificed its life for the Dragonlord? How is that- OH! His head! The Dragonlord cut his head off! The stories are true! And now, Nadil is dead. The castle is a better place… Hah, Viaresu and I can escape now, go out and see the world! Look at Shydeman and Shyrendora. They fell out of their little corner when their precious Lord lost his head. Ha, the castle is falling apart. I hope nothing falls on Viaresu. Got to get over to him. AIEE! Lord Nadil! What the bloody heck!? He's… holding his head on?
"Lykouleon. Did you think you could kill me just by cutting off my head? It was fun. See you around."
"MONSTER!" Oh, that was original.
"Shydeman, Shyrendora, ready to go?"
"Yes, my Lord!" They have no right to look that happy. My world just came crashing down. Where's Via--
"VIARESU! DON'T TOUCH THAT!"
"HMPF! Ice Illuser's dead. The Dragonlord couldn't save an animal." Don't touch that cloth, you… oh my Lord, he's flapping it! He's playing with me!
"These guys must have touched his blood." What is that light?