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[music]
Narrator: Smoke rises from beyond the mountains of the north.
It is a sight that sends chills through the very souls of men.
For over 400 years,
the people of these lands have lived in peace, but no more.
The evil spirit of the Shoukata has returned,
and he will not rest until he has taken dominion over all mankind.
[explosion]
There is one man who can stand against such evil,
one man according to the prophesy of the ancient ones,
"The One Warrior".
[music]
Hello, Ranger.
Can you not speak?
Has someone cut out your useless tongue?
What's happened here?
Ahh, so you can speak.
For a small price, I will tell you everything I know,
perhaps even more, my friend.
I am not your friend, and the price is your life.
Agreed?
[coughing]
What'd you have to go and do that for?
I'm just trying to make a bit of business is all.
You can't blame a man for that in such hard times.
What is this place?
A city... or it was,
called Omangu, and the thousands here.
Now, they're all dead.
Who has done this?
The warriors of Shoukata, and they will do the same to you
if you do not leave here.
Well, I see no one.
It will be someone soon enough.
Come. Come, we must go.
What are you going to do?
I'm gonna fight them.
Why?
That is why I'm here.
[music]
[swoosh sounds]
[grunts]
That Ranger has power.
He may be "The One".
[grunts]
[grunts]
My humble apologies, my Lord.
You may be "The One".
Stand up.
You called me, "The One?"
What did you mean?
Please, let us leave.
I will tell you everything I know.
Come.
Brutus: I never thought I would ever get to meet "The One Warrior".
I mean, who thinks of such things.
Sometimes these stories or prophesies are just stories.
No one can ever tell what to believe what is real.
I mean, who would've thought... me,
Brutus Generavia, walking with "The One Warrior".
Then, I got in trouble with the gambling
and the drinking of too much wine.
You know how it is.
Well, of course you do, and then the women.
How can a man stay away from the women?
I honestly don't believe he can.
It's the natural order of things, don't ya think?
I know I do.
I can't stay away from 'em,
of course, unless you like boys or something.
Just talking.
Nothing at all.
It's, uh...
It's this way.
And so after spending nearly a year in the Garden City,
I decided it was time to move on
and see what else the world had to offer.
Truth be told, I was kicked out.
Uh, and then that is when I came upon the village
where I met you and realized I had to fight,
and that's just not my style...
not really.
Narrator: And thus "The One Warrior" embarks upon his quest
to seek out and destroy the dark Lord, Shoukata.
Ahh, a lake.
Guess we'll have to go around it.
No problem then.
No. We'll camp here for the night.
It's a good spot to rest.
Let's go search for some game,
that is, if you can quit babbling long enough.
Uh, yes. Of course, my Lord.
Run true, my friend.
You might be dinner later.
Narrator: You learn the spell of the swift sword.
Well, at least someone didn't come back empty handed.
I'm hardly empty handed.
How did you get this?
It seems highly unlikely that someone should find such a fine
weapon in the woods.
It came from a fish.
A fish?
I should tell you no more.
Then I shall say no more.
That'd be a miracle.
[swords swooshing]
Do you hear that? I know that sound.
Hear what?
The swords.
What swords?
The cursed swords of Damacleus.
They have never been defeated. We must go now.
No. I'm ready. We stay here.
[swords swoosh]
Let it go.
I can't, my Lord.
[music]
Is that all? Is that all you have?
It's gonna take a lot more than that to stop me.
A lot more!
You have accomplished what no man has ever done before.
You've defeated the cursed swords of Damacleus.
There have been others who've tried?
Oh yes.
How many?
Many, my Lord.
All who have tried to defeat Shoukata have faced him.
What is this?
I think it is one of the magical stones of the old Gods.
They are said to give their best certain powers.
What powers?
Each conveys a different power.
They are all very rare, but I do not know them.
[music]
I feel stronger.
And stronger you are, my Lord.
Let us move onward.
There's still much left to do.
Yes, indeed there is. This way, my liege.
Narrator: Having defeated the cursed swords,
"The One Warrior" now faces his next set of challenges.
So what's our next challenge?
That, I do not know, my Lord.
No one has ever defeated the cursed swords before.
No one?
Not that I've ever heard of.
-And you would know? -Yes, indeed I would.
[crunching sound]
Are you injured, my Lord?
No. I'm good.
That was truly amazing.
How the mighty do fall.
Quickly, this way.
[grunt]
Hmm. Good bread, this is.
Hmm. It is not bad.
Tell me about the road, Brutus.
Our road?
Yes, our road.
Well, in the old prophesies, it says that "The One Warrior"
must travel north to the lands of Shoukata to defeat him.
You know nothing else?
Let's see... uh, well,
to get to the forbidden lands, you must first face
seven challenges, each more difficult than the last.
No warrior has ever made it.
Is that all?
Some say one thing.
Other say another, but that is the sense of it, yes.
We should get some rest.
I'll take the first watch.
[instrumental music]
[growling]
Back to the cave from whence you came.
Who are you?
Fear not, I'm the lady of the forest, here only to help you.
Why would you help me?
We have interests in common.
You, a quest to defeat the dark Lord,
me, a wish that you succeed.
Please, sit down.
And those creatures, what were they?
Guardians of the six kingdoms,
meant to destroy all that stand against the dark Lord.
They will take news of your quest to Shoukata.
He will send others to defeat you,
stronger and more powerful than those you have already faced.
Will you save them from as well, Milady?
I have not saved you at all.
They will return...of that, you should have no doubt,
but I will keep you safe until morning
and guide you through your journey when I can.
Now, sleep, and take this piece of advice with you
into the next village only from the east.
Milady?
Milady?
What is it?
What happened?
The most beautiful creature I have ever seen.
The most beaut... you met the lady of the forest?
I did.
No mortal has ever set eyes upon her before.
That is... if you are a mortal.
Narrator: But "The One Warrior"should be wary
for he has been put on a path lined with lies
and paved with deceit.
How much further until the next village?
I am not certain, my Lord, but I believe we are very close now.
We approach from the south?
Yes.
We must circle around and approach from the east.
But this is the shortest way.
The lady of the forest said only enter from the east.
Well, let's take a closer look
and see what the lady was warning us about.
Very well. Let's be cautious.
[music]
What a brute.
[dragon growls]
Dragon: So, you claim to be "The One Warrior"?
I claim no such thing.
Wait? Are you talking to...
How am I able to hear you?
I am sending you my thoughts.
How do you know who I am?
Questions, questions. You humans always have questions.
The whole country sings songs of your arrival.
I see.
Does "The One Warrior" wish to fight me?
No. I do not wish that.
Perhaps you're wiser than I would've thought,
but if you come any closer,
we will have to fight just the same.
Are those your final words?
They are my only words. The choice is not mine.
If you cross the barrier, I must attack you.
We'll just go back around.
Because you are afraid?
No, because I do not wish to kill such a regal beast.
Come on, Brutus.
Good luck.
Thank you, sir.
So you've been talking to the dragon, right?
Yes.
And what did it say?
Come on, what did it say?
It said we were wise to listen to the lady of the forest.
And you're sure it won't follow us?
Trust me. It won't.
Come on.
[darts swooshing]
You have perished.
You have three choices.
You can begin your quest anew
with your weapons and whatever else you have with you,
or you can continue from this point,
but you must give up your sword.
What's the third choice?
You stay here with me forever.
[evil laugh]
Make a choice, or it will be made for you.
What's that second option again?
The choice has been made. So be it.
[dragging sound]
[dragging sound]
[dragging sound]
[dragging sound]
You're alive!
Yes.
You've been healed. That's a miracle.
It's a second chance, but you would know that.
I would know what?
Because you were here.
You're apart of this world.
I don't understand.
It matters not, Brutus.
Oh. Oh, let us be off.
Let's go, please.
Oh. I was so comfortable.
Brutus?
Are you serious?
Yes, please. Grab it.
-Just for a little bit. -Come on.
Thank you.
-Who are you? -I am Claudius.
You watch the way you wag your tongue, dog or you will lose it.
Speak.
I am Claudius.
This is Teradon from the Village Samaria.
Night before last,
we were attacked by soldiers of Lord Shoukata.
He slaughtered everything...
men, women, children,
the beasts.
Those who survived fled to the foothills.
They will not last long.
Warriors of Shoukata, you say?
Yes.
The legion of his demon soldiers.
Then I will help you.
What is it?
Forgive me, sir,
but how can you alone help me?
You don't understand, fool.
He is "The One Warrior".
You are "The One?"
I told you he is "The One Warrior".
Forgive me, sir.
I did not know.
Forgive me.
Please, stand.
How far is it?
Two days travel to the south.
To the south?
Our next destination is to the west, is it not Brutus?
Yes. Yes, my Lord. You are right,
but we cannot stray from the path.
Please, my Lord.
Help me.
Help my people.
Are the women and children in danger?
Yes, many of them.
-Then I will help my people. -But my Lord.
The quest will have to wait.
The decision has been made.
Let's go.
Wait, come with me.
Come.
On your knees, pig.
But we've come here to help you.
Silence your tongue or I'll cut it off.
Tie him.
You are servants of the dark Lord?
[laughs]
And what will you do now?
Kill me by your own hands?
Tannous Reptus, potion...
from snake, pig, dog,
wild flowers, roots,
deadly poisonous
will run through your blood.
Your body will convulse.
You'll turn a vial color and then death.
[laughs]
But...
one drink from this
and all is well.
Even a single breath from death, I can still kill you.
The demon slayer will be here soon.
[music tension]
We've got "The One".
Not much of a demon slayer, are we?
Now, what will you do with me?
I say we kill him.
No. I say we leave him here as food
for the beast of the forest.
I cannot, and I will not die this way.
The choice is not yours to make.
But I am a demon slayer, and if I'm to die, I must die fighting.
And you very well may.
Come, Brutus, let's go.
You cannot leave me here. You cannot.
Have you no pride?
Have you no pride?
You do not have to do this, my Lord.
Yes, I do.
Convince this man that should you kill me
you'll spare him his life, and if not,
he will leave you in this hole and all will be for nothing.
Must you take away all my fun?
All right. All right.
Should I prevail, I will let you live.
And you agree, you will let me walk away unharmed?
I agree.
[grunt].
Great. The word of a demon slayer.
Stand back.
[fighting]
Brutus, toss a rope down.
[grunt]
You are not going to kill him?
Not today, Brutus. Toss the rope.
Narrator: The giant had his Achilles heel.
The demon slayer is pride,
but Shoukata knows no such human weakness.
Servant: My Lord, I bring news from the wild.
Say what you will say.
"The One Warrior" still lives.
He has defeated the village warriors,
the cursed swords of Damacleus,
and now he has defeated the demon slayer
and is traveling ever so closer.
Who is this man who dares to defy me?
I do not know, my Lord.
You do not know?
You sword.
Is it sharp?
Yes, my Lord.
Good.
Send out the "Six".
Have them bring me the stupid human,
preferably in many small pieces.
Yes, my Lord.
It's a good thing you overcame Claudius back there.
I was just lucky, my Lord.
Luck? That was skill.
Once I have defeated the dark Lord,
you will be rewarded.
You are too kind,
but my mind is on what the dark Lord has in store for us next.
[fighting]
The dark Lord's power is rising, my Lord.
We must make haste.
Darkness is coming.
We'll camp here for the night.
I will forge for food.
I'll get the fire started.
Milady?
I have longed to see you again.
I've never left your side.
You been with me this whole time?
Yes. I told you I wish to see you succeed in your quest.
Is that the only reason you watch after me?
No, it is not,
but we have little time to talk of that now.
Here, take this one. You will need it very soon.
It's a fine sword.
One of the finest swords in all the land,
forged by the Gods themselves.
Thank you, Milady.
What I owe for such a great gift?
You owe me nothing and do not thank me yet.
Wielding the sword of the Gods does not in itself
mean certain victory.
What must I do?
You must find the spell of the Samurai.
Only then will you be ready for your next challenge.
But where, Milady?
You will find it where you're meant to find it.
I can tell you no more.
Good luck, my warrior.
Milady.
Milady?
Milady? Has the lady of the forest come again?
Yes.
Why does she always come when I cannot see her?
I don't know, but she gave me this sword.
The "Six."
What?
The dark Lord has unleashed the Samurai Six.
They are coming for us...
for you.
Who are the Samurai Six?
The most feared fighters in all the land.
They have never been defeated.
Neither has the cursed swords been defeated,
but I defeated them just the same.
Yes.
Yes, you did, my Lord.
Did the lady say anything else?
She said I must find the spell of the Samurai.
Then begin our quest, we must.
There is no time to waste. We must hurry.
Okay.
Do not worry, my friend.
We'll have time enough to eat you later.
[music]
Did the lady give you any clues
on where to find the spell of the Samurai Six?
Yeah. She said I would find it where it's meant to be found.
There's a woman for you.
Can't get a straight answer no matter what you do.
Now, I see why the lady never appears when you're around.
Fine point. Touché.
If you don't mind,
I'd like to kill these six Samurai and be done with it.
Sounds good to me.
[streaming water]
[laughs]
Brutus, you hear that?
Hear what, my Lord?
Someone laughing.
[laughs]
There. You hear it?
I hear nothing.
Who's laughing?
Who's there?
Have the courage to show yourself to me.
[creaking sound]
That's no squirrel.
Merlin: What do you want of me?
Look, we're only passing through.
And by whose permission do you pass through my domain?
We did not know this place belonged to someone.
We're just passing through.
Please step aside and let us pass.
You shall not pass without first paying toll.
I don't wish to harm you, wizard, but if I must,
I will separate you from your head.
I do not think that that will happen.
Trust me, tree man, he'll do it.
So, what's it gonna be?
Do your worst.
I've warned you.
How'd you do that?
That is beyond your understanding.
Now if you wish to pass, you must answer me a riddle.
What happens if we just walk past?
This.
[rumbling and cracking]
Now, will you hear my riddle?
Which is the heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?
-They both... -Yes?
Feathers.
Explain.
Gold is measured in troy ounces,
and the troy weight is only 12 ounces per pound.
With the feathers, it's 16 ounces per pound.
Therefore, they're heavier.
You are correct, young master,
and I must say it is a pleasure indeed
to be in the company of such an educated man.
Wait, is that...
that is the sword of the Gods.
You could only have gotten that from the lady of the forest
unless of course you have stolen it.
Brutus: He's no thief.
Then that must mean that you are "The One Warrior"
in search of the spell of the Samurai.
That is what I seek.
Well, why didn't you say so from the beginning?
We could've avoided all this unpleasantness.
Then you have the spell?
Yes, of course I have the spell,
but you had best cast it quickly, my Lord.
The six are already here.
[Japanese music]
Merlin: You have learned the spell of the Samurai.
[fighting]
He has defeated the "Six?"
No man can do that. No man!
It is true, my Lord.
Tell me how does one man defeat the Samurai Six?
I do not know, my Lord.
He is a skilled warrior.
Only a fool would dare say such a thing.
My Lord?
This has nothing to do with skill.
Someone is helping him.
Something's helping him.
That's it.
Someone is helping him.
Go, spy upon him.
Find out who is helping him.
Go now.
Yes, my Lord.
Well done, my Lord.
The lady of the forest was right.
You are truly, "The One Warrior".
Should you require my assistance during your quest,
you may call upon me, but only once.
Thank you.
God speed, young man.
Wait.
What's your name?
Merlin, of course.
Narrator: You have learned the spell of the healing.
"The One Warrior" indeed.
Let's go.
I've always been partial to rabbit myself.
Me, too.
What is it, my Lord?
Very curious about something.
How do you suppose I came to be "The One Warrior"?
You made your choice.
My choice?
All I remember is waking up in my village.
I heard screaming.
Everything was gone.
Everyone was dead.
I guess that's when you made your choice then.
We are all makers of our own destiny.
Don't we all choose who we become?
You're a much wiser man than you look to be, Brutus.
Thank you, my Lord.
Try to get some sleep. I'll take the first watch.
As you wish.
[celestial music]
Milady?
Stay.
You defeated the "Six"?
Yes.
I thought you would.
What makes me the lucky man tonight, Milady?
I missed you.
Missed me?
Yes.
We can't have that now, can we?
No.
[Lady of the forrest voice] Wake up. The Amazons are coming.
Wake up. We have company.
Company? What?
Who's coming.
The Amazons the lady warned me about.
Amazons. Not good.
Let's move.
[arrow swoosh]
Drop your sword or die where you stand.
Drop it.
Don't do it.
Quiet or I will have your tongue for breakfast.
You better do as she says.
Who are you people?
I am Hethera, queen of the Amazons.
That's all you need to know.
Sisters, it seems as though we may have a real man this time.
This one may even be a little fun.
Better than the others.
I can think of a few things I'd like to do to him.
Narrator: And while the powers of "The One Warrior" have grown stronger,
there is no power greater than that of a woman scorned.
Where am I?
You are in the Kingdom of the Amazons.
What have you done with my companion?
[goat neighing]
He is fine for the moment.
What do you want from me?
The only thing a woman wants from a man,
his seed, of course.
You cannot have mine.
You have not yet weighed your options.
Your companion says you are "The One Warrior".
Is it true?
It is.
One Warrior, you have two choices.
You can agree to couple with us until we are with child,
and that means all of us,
and we let you and your companion live.
Choose to decline this honor,
and we make our evening stew from your bones.
I cannot couple with any of you.
Why not?
Because I've given my heart to another.
We don't want your heart.
Will you reconsider?
I cannot.
Such a waste.
Such pleasure lost.
Wait! Wait.
What is it?
Fight me.
Why bother?
I could kill you and be done with you.
I have defeated everything Shoukata has thrown at me,
and I can defeat you, too.
You have done well,
but it is of no consequence to me.
There is no honor in it.
No man will let me die this way.
But a woman would? Is that it?
It is what it is.
Very well.
Defend yourself.
[fighting]
Yes!
So, you want to be ruled by a man?
That's what I thought.
Oh, thank you. Thank you, my Lord.
I don't think I'll ever be able to eat goat again.
Brutus.
No matter how tasty it may be.
-Brutus. -Yes, my Lord.
Was this the work of Shoukata as well?
It most surely was, for he will stop at nothing to prevent you
from reaching him.
Then I shall stop at nothing in my quest to destroy him.
Another one of the magical stones, my Lord.
[celestial music]
Fate has truly smiled on you again.
Fate has nearly killed both of us this day.
No, no, no. Only testing, my Lord. Only testing.
What is it?
I do not know where we are, my Lord.
We need the lady of the forest.
She'll know what to do.
Yes, she would, but I don't know where to find her.
Then we must continue onward and look for her.
In the meantime, hope that she finds us.
As you wish.
He is good...
this man who dares call himself "The One Warrior".
He is better than most who have come this way before,
but he is not that good.
For now, I know his secret.
He is being aided by the lady of the forest.
How dare this woman interfere?
Curse the day she was created.
I promise you, she will know
there's a great penalty to pay for her insolence.
Come here, ***.
Grapes, my Lord?
No.
What do you see in this "One Warrior?"
I see...
I do not think he can stand up to your greatness, my Lord.
Shall I release the Ghosts of Mandinas, sire?
No.
I have something else in mind for him.
Tell me, Brutus. What am I to face next?
The legends speak of the Ghosts of Mandinas.
The Ghosts of Mandinas?
What manner of evil are they?
They are Shoukata's most feared warriors.
What is it?
These ghosts, they cannot be killed
because they are already dead.
That's okay.
That's the easy part.
Is it?
All we got to do is find a way to kill 'em again.
Touché, my Lord.
You are finally figuring out how it works around here.
What is this?
It is a monument of the Gods, a place for praying.
Then I shall use it to pray to the lady of the forest.
Milady of the forest, I call upon thee for help.
I have nowhere else to turn.
An offering, my Lord. You did not make an offering.
A thousand apologies. I do not have an offering.
The only gift I can give to you is myself,
which I gladly do for your help once again.
[celestial music]
What can I do for you my brave one?
I must face the Ghosts of Mandinas.
They cannot be killed.
No. They cannot be killed
because they are not alive,
but if you were to have a spell
that would give them life, then...
Then they could be destroyed.
Perhaps.
Where can I get such a spell, Milady?
There is only one way.
You must face the cave dwellers of the mountain.
Defeat them, and you shall find such a spell.
Where do I find them?
Travel south toward the mountains.
You'll find the entrance to their lair.
Make haste. The ghosts are on their way now.
Thank you, Milady.
You fool.
No man can enter the lair of the cave dwellers and survive.
Not even you.
Warrior: What do you know about these cave dwellers, Brutus?
Brutus: I know very little of them, sire.
They are not in the books of knowledge
or in the stories of men.
I'm curious. How far do we have to go?
The mountains are a day and a half's walk away,
but I do not know how to find the...
where, well, you know.
Don't worry. If we get close enough, they'll find us.
Yes, my Lord. I'm sure they will.
What happens when this is all over, Brutus?
I'm not sure what you mean, sire.
When I beat them all,
even Shoukata, and the challenge is over.
I really do not know.
This has never happened before,
but I would like to see my family again.
You have a family?
A small one. A woman and two children,
and I would like to see them again before it's all over.
But you been on this adventure many times before, have you not?
Indeed, I have,
but it has never ended with...
Shoukata being defeated?
Yes.
It's gonna be different this time, Brutus.
Do you believe me?
Yes, yes. Indeed, I do.
Then we can find out what happens to you.
Perhaps you can return back to your family.
I'd like that.
[streaming water]
I think this is it, my Lord.
This is what?
The entrance to the lair.
They live inside the mountain?
Yes.
They come out at night.
We could lay here and wait for them.
No. There could be many more entrances.
We can miss them.
Besides, I'm tired of waiting.
I'm going in after them.
I thought you might say that.
-Shall I go with you? -No. Stay here.
Kill anything that comes out of that hole.
Can you do that?
Yes. I can do that.
Thanks.
[music]
Cave Dweller: Finally, "The One Warrior" has come to die.
[music]
[fighting]
Milady, Milady?
Rise, Brutus.
Now, tell me, why are you here?
Why am I here?
We came here at your behest, Milady.
We? Why do you say we when you're here all alone?
"The One Warrior" came here with me.
Where is he?
He is in there.
Why would he go into the lair of the cave dwellers?
Answer me, now.
Milady, you were the one that told us to find them
and kill them and get the charm
to turn their Ghosts of Mandinas into men.
No, I did no such thing.
Then it was...
Shoukata.
Be brave. They fear the light.
Yes, Milady.
[music]
[fighting]
-It's good to see you. -Good to see you.
Terrible creatures.
Yes, indeed.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Did you get the spell?
There was no spell, my Lord. It was all for naught.
[dragon growl]
Let us go now.
Good idea, Brutus.
Milady.
The lady of the forest was here?
Yes. She told me of Shoukata's trickery.
That's why I came in to help you.
Then she saved my life once again.
Indeed.
He has survived the cave dwellers.
This is no ordinary mortal.
Perhaps he is the true "One Warrior", my Lord.
Then perhaps you'll still have your head at sundown.
Unleash the Ghosts of Mandinas.
-Do it now. -Yes, my Lord.
We shall see what our "One Warrior" does now.
Oh, yes. We shall see.
He wants them released.
What?
You heard me. Release them.
Wait.
Give this to my wife and child, please.
Very well.
You better get to it.
Right.
[eerie music]
Narrator: While the wizard warned of such horrors,
the riddle remains.
How does one kill what is already dead?
What is it, my Lord?
I feel something.
Death is upon us.
[eerie music]
Thank you.
A bit scary there.
Another magical stone, my Lord.
Fate has smiled upon you once again.
Thanks to the lady of the forest.
Indeed.
[celestial sounds]
I feel more powerful.
Yes. I can see that, my Lord.
Now, we must find the lady of the forest
and find out what to do about the Ghosts of Mandinas,
for they are surely coming for us.
Yes. You are right.
Time is almost out, my Lord.
Yes.
Milady.
I need you now more than ever.
Please, come to me.
[celestial music]
I'm here, my "One Warrior".
What do you need of me is a spell
to defeat the Ghosts of Mandinas, is it not?
How do I know you're not Shoukata with more trickery?
Shoukata would do most anything to prevent you from succeeding,
but would he do this?
No, Milady.
He wouldn't.
My apologies for doubting you.
You are only being wise.
Shoukata would do anything to see you dead.
The Ghosts of Mandinas are on their way from his fortress now.
We must act swiftly.
But Milady, that is more than a day and a half away.
Not for them.
This is the spell of second life.
It will breathe life into the ghosts,
life that can be taken away, but only for two minutes.
I'm afraid if you cannot defeat them quickly,
your quest will have ended, and your fate will be sealed.
Merlin VO: You have cast the spell of second life.
That will not be my fate.
They are here.
It matters not. You will die today.
[beating drums]
[fighting]
Thank you.
[fighting]
[music]
You did it.
Only with your help, Milady.
Take it. It is your reward.
The last of the magic stones, my Lord.
[celestial sounds]
You have achieved more than any man before you,
but now is not the time for celebration.
Now is the time for total victory.
There will be no victory.
Not for you.
Not today.
If you hurt her...
You will do what?
Kill me?
You may strike me down, but I will cut her throat.
I may be dead, but her throat will still be cut.
Do not worry about me, my love. I will always live on.
Let's get this finished.
You and I.
I promise you, we will.
Where are they? Where did they go?
They are gone, sire.
Most likely to Shoukata's fortress.
Do you know where that is?
North.
Then north we shall go.
No need to hurry, my Lord. The lady said she will live.
She said she would live,
but Shoukata could place her in a torturous spell.
Yes.
Yes, you are right, my Lord.
Now's the time I come to her rescue.
There is one other thing, my Lord.
What?
It is written that in order to defeat Shoukata,
one must possess the sword of the flame.
Where is the sword of the flame?
Legend says that it rests between heavens and earth.
That must mean, top of the mountains.
Yes. That's quite right, my Lord.
How long will it take us to get there?
The journey is very froth with danger,
and even if we could make it,
it would take many, many days I'm afraid.
That's not good enough.
There must be another way.
Not unless you were going to sprout wings.
You're exactly right, my friend.
Come. I have an idea.
I'm exactly right about what?
Narrator: And as the adventure continues
and "The One Warrior" comes closer to winning,
Shoukata treats it as nothing more than a game.
There.
There he is.
My Lord, he could destroy you.
I think not.
Here. Hold my sword.
Wish me luck.
Right.
Who dares approach my lair?
It is I, "The One Warrior".
You have returned to face me in battle, have you?
Good. I've been a bit bored of late.
No. I do not wish to fight you.
That matters not.
Come closer, and I will attack.
Those are the rules.
Can't you see I'm unarmed?
What then?
What do you want of me?
I came to ask you a favor,
to fly me to the mountain's peak
so I can obtain the sword of the flame.
So you think a mere mortal can defeat Shoukata, do you?
I think I can.
Ahh, even if I could, why should I help you?
Because my cause is noble.
That reason alone is not enough.
Now, go away before I strike you dead where you stand.
Shoukata holds the lady of the forest hostage.
I must save her.
Why?
Because...
because I love her.
Very well.
You have spoken the magic words, my young warrior.
For love has the strength to break even the most powerful spell.
I shall grant you your favor.
Climb on. There's no time to waste.
Thank you.
[epic music]
Thank you, my friend.
Good luck to you, my friend.
Wait! How do I get back?
Dragon: The sword.
[instrumental music]
Wizard. I need your help.
Merlin. I call upon thee.
Please.
Sorry.
I was taking a nap.
What can I do for you?
Shoukata holds the lady of the forest hostage.
Dear, dear, dear. That is not good at all,
but you do not need my help for this.
I don't?
No. The sword is magical, my son.
All you have to do is ask it, and it will take you there.
Take me to Shoukata.
[choir]
[fighting]
[grunts]
[grunts]
[grunts]
Shoukata!
Shoukata.
Shoukata.
Shoukata.
It's not gonna work, not today.
The time has come, Shoukata.
Let's finish this.
You are the first one to have made it this far.
You are very good, but you know, you can never defeat me.
We'll see about that.
Yes, we will.
Milady.
How dare you treat a lady in such a manner.
Soon I will put your severed head in there with her.
I will cut you into little pieces.
Do you really think I will cower you?
You will cower to me and my sword,
force by the Gods themselves.
Ha, your Gods, not mine.
If fate is unkind to me today, cut that woman's throat.
Yes, my Lord.
[swords clanging]
[grunts]
Do you have any last words?
Say them now.
But you have not won yet.
Game over.
[swooshing blade]
Couldn't let you have all the fun, my Lord.
[triumphant music]
Hey, Mr. Wright. They're all waiting for you.
Thank you, Sharon.
Um, dinner tonight?
Absolutely. My place?
Got it.
Good morning, team leads.
Um...
Well, I played the video game last night.
I liked it a lot.
The only problem I have is with continuity.
Bob, we talked about this.
I'm sorry, boss.
Art, you're fired.
[music]