Brave Story Page #5

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Wataru's our good luck charm.

I'm sure you'll see your father.

Care for one of these, Wataru?

Wataru? Wataru!

Meena! Kee Keema!

Have you been separated from

your party, young Highlander?

What?

Perhaps my people can help you

find what you're looking for?

Who are you?

I am Daimon, governor of Lilith.

You needn't go to such trouble.

Don't be silly. Feel free to

indulge yourself.

Thanks to you Highlanders...

we of Lilith live in peace.

Really?

I wish I could treat you to

the Bauwa-uwa fruit but...

there was a great fire at Makeeba.

As a result, all the Bauwa-uwa

trees were burned.

It seems a young traveler in search

of gems was responsible.

What?

Someone with apparently

some fierce powers.

According to eyewitnesses,

he is but a handsome young boy.

Ashikawa!

Please, tell me more.

I'll have you escorted to

Torianca Hospital.

That's where you'll find

many of the victims.

They'll give you a firsthand account.

Thank you.

Can I bring my friends?

Don't worry.

I'll arrange it so they

catch up to you.

Get us out of here!

Wataru!

The forest was full of hunters

and lumberjacks.

That young magician burned it

without hesitation.

Nearly 40 people lost their lives.

I don't believe it.

He also destroyed castles

and ruptured river dams.

Not Ashikawa.

Who?

Ashikawa wouldn't do that.

It must be some mistake.

Wataru...

Can you hear me?

You again.

You must not enter that building.

It's a trap.

What's wrong?

He is your enemy.

Believe me, Wataru!

Um... pardon me but I just

remembered an urgent matter.

That's right, Wataru.

Hurry and flee from there.

An urgent matter?

Very well.

But he's here... the wizard

who burned the forest.

What?

He suffered 3rd-degree burns.

Doctors say he's in

critical condition.

Ashikawa!

Mr. Wataru!

You must be accompanied!

Where is he?

The magician with the burns!

Right over there.

Da... Dad!?

What's wrong, Wataru?

Mother's in the hospital.

Hurry and go to her!

I can't go home.

I told you that.

Did Mom and I do something

to make you hate us?

No, of course not.

You'll understand when you're older.

Well, I prefer to stay a kid, then.

If being an adult means abandoning

your family, then forget it.

I'll stay a kid!

Quiet!

You have no idea what I've

had to sacrifice for you!

I toiled day and night.

I never bought anything I wanted.

It was all for you two!

But did I get any thanks?

No, it was just a given.

I asked myself, what's it all for?

What's in it for me?

From now on, I'm living MY life!

Just for me!

I've had it!

From today...

no more sacrifice.

No more husband.

No more father.

No more nothing!

Break!

Father!

Is that your Dad?

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