A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
THEIR TRUE NATURE - VIII
-[thumping] -[grunting]
I know that powerful Sheks can take on human form,
but only temporarily.
-Aah! -[grunts]
-Aah. -[yells]
If Kirtash were one of them, we would've known long ago.
In any case, if he really turned into a Shek,
how did you manage to get away?
[grunts]
[panting]
It was Victoria.
He didn't want to kill her.
He turned back into a human, just like that, and left.
I don't get it.
Why is he protecting her?
Could he really have feelings for her?
Of course he can't! [sniffs]
Those monsters are not capable of love.
-[yells] -[grunts]
Uh… But he's probably part human!
Aah! Victoria wouldn't have fallen in love otherwise!
-[panting] -In love?
Or whatever it is!
He probably hypnotized her or something like that!
I don't know how she let him fool her. I thought she was stronger.
-[thump] -[grunts]
Maybe she didn't have a choice! [grunts]
Don't you think? [grunts]
And she doesn't actually like Kirtash.
Huh?
[panting] What's wrong?
If Kirtash truly is a Shek,
then we have no chance of victory.
-[cicadas chirping] -[Jack] Hi.
-How are you feeling? -I've been so stupid.
[Jack sighs]
He tricked you. It could happen to anyone.
But I knew who he was, and yet…
Did you know he was a Shek?
No, not that. I knew…
he was Ashran's son.
Ashran's son? That can't be right.
-Ashran is human. -And yet, Kirtash isn't.
I thought he had feelings for me.
Now… I don't know.
And you?
Did you feel attracted to him?
I thought so. I'm sorry, Jack.
[chuckles] It's okay.
We all make mistakes.
You're not mad at me?
How could I be?
You just saved my life.
That doesn't right my wrong.
You would've done the same.
Now you think I've betrayed you.
[sighs] That's not it.
[grunts] I'm just…
[sighs]
…jealous, okay?
Terribly jealous.
What did you just say?
But I have no right to be mad at you.
Your life is your own business.
Besides, you… You and I are…
We're just friends.
Right?
Anyway.
I know I should have told you how I feel a long time ago.
[sniffs] But I had my chance,
and I let it slip away.
I left.
I turned my back on you because I was just a child.
And my moment's gone.
And it's true. Kirtash is our enemy.
He's a murderer.
He's probably a snake.
And I hate him!
I hate him with every fiber of my being!
[sighs] But I care about you, Victoria, more than I hate him.
And above all, I want you to be okay.
What truly bothers me is not that you had feelings for that…
that thing.
It's that he used you and made you suffer.
I'm mad at him. Not you.
Anyway, that's it.
I've said it. [sighs]
Jack…
I wish I could tell you I know exactly how I feel.
But it's not true. I'm so confused.
[sighs] You really were in love with him.
It wasn't an illusion.
You see?
I'm a terrible person! [sobs]
Don't say that, Victoria. You're not. I…
-[phone rings] -[gasps]
Oh. I have to go.
I have class at eight.
But you've barely slept.
Are you going anyway?
If I don't, Nana will find it suspicious.
Then go. I'll wait for you here.
As long as I have to.
[gasps]
[birdsong]
Morning, Nana.
Good morning, Victoria.
Did you hear about what happened last night?
Apparently, there was a fire in the forest.
Luckily, the firemen were alerted in time.
Oh, no. I hope it didn't burn down many trees.
You don't look so good. What's wrong?
-I didn't sleep well, that's all. -Right.
-So how are things with that boy you like? -[gulps]
I don't like anyone!
Oh, fine, yes, you're right.
Yes, there was a boy I liked, but…
I've found out what he's really like, and I don't like him anymore.
-Did he dump you and break your heart? -[gasps]
It was me that dumped him!
You broke his heart?
What? He doesn't have a heart! He's not a normal boy, he's…
-A monster? -[gasps]
[sighs]
Have you talked to him since?
Why are you so interested
-in my love life? -Hmm.
Because you didn't have a love life until now, Victoria, and I'm curious.
You're such a gossip, Nana.
Mwah! I'm off. I don't wanna be late for class.
Soul, take me to Kirtash.
Right, you need magic.
Please, Soul, take it from wherever you have to.
From my sword, my energy.
But take me to him.
[growling sound]
I was expecting you.
I'm going to kill you, Kirtash.
[Kirtash, in English] ♪ Beyond night and day ♪
[grunts]
[yells]
[grunting]
[gasps]
I see you're finally learning how to use that sword.
Don't be so arrogant.
You'll die soon enough.
[yells]
[announcement] Next station, Sol.
-[swords clashing] -[Jack grunting]
[yelling]
-[flame roars] -[sighs]
[panting]
So you still don't know.
What am I supposed to know?
You still don't know why Victoria must be protected.
What are you talking about? I protect her because I love her.
Can you understand that?
And you… You tricked her, you cursed monster.
You made her suffer. That's reason enough to kill you.
That's it?
You think that's the only reason you came here?
[yells and grunts]
What do you want from her? [groans]
I wish to protect her too, Jack.
I really do care about Victoria. Much more than you think.
Don't make me laugh.
You could never have feelings for her. You're not human.
Huh?
Right. I'm not human, but you are. Is that it?
[sighs] What do you mean?
[Kirtash] Don't talk to me about humanity.
[echoing] Don't talk to me about feelings.
You know nothing.
[gasps]
[doors chime]
[whimpers]
[Kirtash] You're in love with Victoria, and she loves you back.
-I could spare your life just for that. -Huh?
Unfortunately, it's not enough to tip the scales in your favor.
Come on, face me! Why are you hiding, you coward?
I'll kill you or die trying!
But I won't leave things as they are.
Then die trying.
It would be best for everyone.
[gasping]
[both yelling]
[groans]
Jack!
No!
[groaning]
[roars]
[yells]
Huh?
Ohh!
You're starting to awaken.
[gulps] What are you talking about?
Nothing can save you now.
Not even Victoria.
Wait! [groans]
You can't just leave!
[grunts]
You need to answer me!
Tell me who I am.
Jack!
[groans]
I was so scared.
I thought I wouldn't make it on time.
I couldn't kill him.
-Oh. -I'm sorry, Victoria. I've failed you.
Uh…
Isn't that…
Yes, it's Haiass. I broke his sword.
He took the other half.
But he won't be able to fix it, right?
Jack.
You broke Kirtash's sword?
But that's… impossible.
That doesn't matter now.
[grunts]
What matters is that I'm with you.
[Ashran] You were defeated, Kirtash.
How can this be?
It was Domivat, the fire sword.
[Ashran] It's not the sword.
It's you.
You get carried away by your emotions, and that makes you vulnerable.
Hatred. Anger. Impatience.
Love.
You should be above all that.
Apparently, the Resistance has someone
capable of wielding Domivat very efficiently.
Who is it? A sorcerer? A hero?
He's a dead man walking.
I don't doubt that, boy.
But I don't like this rage inside you.
That future corpse wields a legendary sword,
but that doesn't make him your equal.
He's just a human, after all. Isn't he?
Yes, my lord.
He's just a human.
I'll have your sword forged once again.
In return, I want the fire sword warrior's head.
It will be my pleasure, my lord.
You must control your hatred, Kirtash.
It makes you lose perspective.
Do you hate insects when you tread on them?
I apologize, my lord.
It won't happen again.
I will slay the renegade, because that is your wish.
I'm not done.
From now on, you will quit music.
It's a useless pastime
that diverts your attention and turns you increasingly human.
And I do not like that.
As you command, my lord.
Lastly…
The girl.
You will not see her again.
She has made you weaker, Kirtash.
She's awakened feelings in you.
I told you if you couldn't win her over you'd have to kill her,
but I've changed my mind.
The girl will die,
but not at your hand.
I'll send Gerde to kill her.
Gerde? Is she ready to go to Earth?
I always have been.
You're just not willing to welcome me, apparently.
I've been busy.
My lord.
You called.
You'll go to Earth and crush the Resistance,
so he can focus solely
on searching for the dragon and the unicorn.
Without distractions. Is that clear?
[Gerde] Yes, my lord.
As soon as you get there, destroy the bearer of the Staff of Ayshel.
I want her dead at my feet as soon as possible.
I will not fail you, my lord.
[Alsan] What were you thinking?
I told you, you mustn't fight Kirtash alone.
This time I beat him, Alexander.
And you said it was impossible.
-Well, you have a legendary sword now. -[sighs]
Why did you go after Kirtash?
I wanted to know if…
If he really has feelings for Victoria.
And if he played with her feelings,
I wanted to make him pay.
It's weird, isn't it? He's not human, but he has human reactions.
And I'm supposed to be human,
but I can do superhuman stuff.
[sighs] I'd like to know who I really am.
[cicadas chirping]
[Kirtash] Victoria.
I'm not going.
Wait all you want.
Victoria.
[sighs]
Good evening, Victoria.
Good evening.
Come closer and sit down, please.
I'd rather stay right here.
As you wish. I'll keep it short, then.
I've come to tell you that Ashran has sent someone to kill you.
And she will not hesitate to end your life.
-She? -Her name is Gerde.
She's a powerful Fae magician, a traitor to her kind,
and she really wants you dead.
I'll fight her. I'm not afraid. I'll defeat her.
Then Ashran will send someone else to kill you.
I'll fight them all!
I know. I didn't expect any less from you, Victoria.
How did Jack manage to break your sword?
You're a Shek, aren't you?
You're almost invincible.
Yes, I am a Shek, but that's not news to you.
[sighs] What exactly do you want to know?
I want to know if…
if you really can feel something…
something for me.
You're still unsure?
Who are you, truly?
My name is Kirtash, but you may also call me…
Christian, if you'd like.
Do you really want to know more about me?
Hmm.
It's a long story. Are you willing to listen?
I was born completely human.
[laughing]
I lived with my mother, near Alis Lithban.
-I had a different name back then. -[gasps]
But I don't recall it, and I don't recall her.
-But I do recall the unicorn… -[snorting]
…that gave me the gift of magic.
[gasps]
[sighs]
[neighs]
-[neighing] -[gasping]
-[crying] -[mother gasping]
[whimpering]
[crying]
[mother gasps]
[whimpering]
[cries out]
[whimpering]
[cries out]
[Kirtash] What could I possibly do against Ashran's powerful magic?
I was his son. Therefore, I belonged to him.
Ashran took me and used me to seal a pact with the Sheks.
They produced one of their own, a baby.
Ashran offered his own son.
-He merged us both into a single being. -[gasps]
What?
[Kirtash] Ashran implanted the Shek's spirit inside my body.
[whimpering]
Two souls in one body.
-[screaming] -A perfect fusion.
A complete hybrid.
How can you be a hybrid?
He used the same spell that turned your friend Alexander
into what he is now.
But you're…
different.
It doesn't quite work on adults.
Alexander's soul rebelled against the wolf's spirit.
That's why both are still fighting for control over his body.
He's what we call an incomplete hybrid.
And I'm not just a human with Shek powers.
I am a Shek.
[gasps]
At the same time, I'm human.
Don't you hate Ashran for what he did to you?
I owe him my existence.
This hybrid I am now is the work of Ashran and his power.
Believe it or not, I can also feel human emotions,
but to me, they're a weakness.
That's why my father wants to exterminate you.
Because he already knows how I feel about you.
But if I were to offer him Jack's life instead of yours,
he might change his mind and spare you.
I will not accept his forgiveness at the expense of my best friend's life.
If I must fight to defend him, so be it.
Huh? Why are you smiling?
Because I know that Jack is much more than a friend to you.
[sighs]
-Is that why you want to kill him? -Not at all.
I don't see why you should love only one person.
If your heart has room for two…
I don't own you, Victoria.
Only your feelings towards me belong to me.
But you can have feelings for other people.
Feelings are free.
They don't follow any rules.
[Victoria] Stay with us. Don't go back to Ashran.
[Kirtash] You're asking me to betray my people.
My lord and master.
My father.
You already are. Ashran doesn't know you're here.
That's because despite everything, Victoria,
I can't betray myself.
[sighs]
What will happen to Jack?
Jack and I are doomed to fight each other.
It's in our nature.
But now more than ever,
I am fully aware that he might kill me at the end of all this.
It's awful.
-I know. -[sighs]
But I'm afraid that's just how it is.
Get out of my house.
-[cracking] -[gasps]
[bowl shatters]
[Gerde] My lord.
I have something to tell you.
BASED ON LAURA GALLEGO'S THE IDHUN CHRONICLES: THE RESISTANCE