Utawarerumono - ep 21

This episode was more of a build-up episode. The war-mongers rumble on… It just reminds me of a certain country. Hmm…. Nothing impressive, other than the sinister things that seem to be going on in the background.

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The Erumui leader is begging for mercy, as the Kunnekamun mechas (Avu Kammu) destroy the surrounding village. Of course he gets none, and benaui soon brings word of Erumui being wiped out.

bscap0119.jpgBack at Kunnekamun, Hauenkua is explaining himself as to why he wiped out the Erumui when they obviously could not fight anymore. He quotes Kuuya, “Needless mercy only results in more conflicts”. While Hauenkua was obviously disrespectful, Kuuya has no choice but to declare the matter closed, and Hauenkua faultless. Hein then steps forward proposing that the time is ripe for the Kunnekamun to unite everybody. Hauenkua likens it to conquering everybody, but Hein insist that Unite and Conquere are very different.

The disagreement goes on, until Genjimaru arrives, asking them to stop, being in the presence of the emperor. Genjimaru argues that it’s time to fortify their borders, rather than to continue any wars, to which Kuuya readily agrees.

bscap01221.jpgBack in Tusukuru, Hakuoro walks around visiting all his harem. When Eruru comes up to him, he declares himself a happy man. Just then, Benaui interrupts with the message that the remaining two large countries have invade Kunnekamun. Hakuoro is baffled, as everybody now knows of Kuunekamun’s secret power. But Benaui explains that they think invading at the same time, they’ll have a higher chance of winning.

bscap01242.jpgWe see many Avu Kammu having defeated yet another army. Kuuya seems sickened by the devestation. But a group of villagers come up to her to beg her to invade other countries, so that they themselves will not be subjected to invasion all the time. While Genjimaru tries to explain to them the reasoning for not going to war, the villagers continue to cry for those who have died that day.

bscap01262.jpgHakuoro is having yet a meeting, and everybody is wondering if another war is coming. But eruru interrupts the proceedings, and Hakuoro ends the meeting. Sakuya once again brings Hakuoro to Kuuya. Kuuya starts to reflect on the beauty of the moon, and how it does not force it’s strength through, unlike the sun. Hakuoro mentions that he will not ask if Kuuya does not talk about it. But he thinks Kuuya should not try to do everything on her own. In fact, there are people she should depend on, like Genjimaru and Sakuya. Kuuya reflects on how she has almost forgotten that she’s not alone.

bscap0127.jpgIn yet another court session, Hauenkua and Hein are pushing for war, as yet news of more villages being razed are recieved. With Genjimaru visiting the villages to review the devestation, Kuuya comes to the decision (she insists that she’s not influenced by anybody) that they will unite all people.In Tusukuru, message of war is recieved, and Hakuoro tells Touka to fortify the eastern country side, with koura following.

bscap0129.jpgThe Kunnekamun go on a rampage, and nobody is able to stop them. In a war meeting in a tent, it is suggested that Onkami be the next targeted. Genjimaru objects as the Onkami represent everybody, as well as everybody’s God. If they target the Onkami, they will be ostracised by everyone. Kuuya replies that they are already so, and asks Hauenkua and Hein to go prepare for war. After they leave, Genjimaru asks if Kuuya will just break friendship with Hakuoro like this, to which Kuuya can only reply that she’ll take it back by force. Meanwhile, news reaches the Tsukuru, and Urutorii and only comfort Kamyu that Onkami will be fine.

bscap01361.jpgInitially, the Onkami seemingly are able to stop the Avu Kammu with a spell. However, Dii enters the chamber where the Onkami magicians ( i don’t know what to call them) are, and an explosion happens, breaking the spell. The leader of onkami recognises him, but does not believe that it’s him. Suddenly, a wave of surpise and recognition washes over him… *left in suspense*

bscap01371.jpgSoon, Onkami is defeated, and Kuuya orders that Hakuoro be brought to her. News reaches Tsukuru, and kamyu can only collapse to Urutorii, but she promises that they’ll work together, when Urutorii says that their dad is most probably still alife.

Touka and Kurou have survived thus far, but are doing ZERO damage to the enemy. Hakuoro orders an evacuation of the capital, as that’s the only option left. While he originally wanted to stay behind to delay the enemy, Benaui objects as Hakuoro is the target of the enemy. Finally Hakuoro relents to leave, but asks the rest to promise not to die. Urutorii declares that as long as Hakuoro is still alive, they’ll be able to regroup again elswhere.

Thoughts

I decided to continue playing the game after watching episode, so I was expecting how things would turn out.

Kinda disappointed as to how weak Kuuya seems, I would have thought that she’d be stronger, but unfortunately, Genjimaru wasn’t around to support her.

Anyway, the next episode will be the exciting one.

I’m just wondering what the role of Dii is, he seems to be inciting wars, and creating undead. It’ll be interesting to see his motives, and whether he is related in anyway to kamyu.

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Posted on September 6th, 2006 by tedfox | Filed Under: Utawarerumono

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