Looks like you're ready to go.
We may not get anywhere with this, though.
Yeah.
I still want to find Elazul's friends... More of the Jumi.
All right.
Well, let's get going.
Off to the Gato Grottoes.
Okay!
Ruby
Pardon me.
May I help you?
I'd like to ask about Sandra's warning letter.
You must be Inspector Boyd.
Indeed.
I never thought you'd come.
Thank you.
This is the warning letter we received the other day.
That's it?
This is definitely a warning letter from jewel hunter Sandra.
I see.
"Flame of Hope"...
Do you have any idea what that might refer to?
There is nothing here that goes by that name.
However...
The Flame of Healing?
I'm surprised you know of it.
I don't know much. Just the name.
Flame of Healing?
What is that?
Several hundred years ago...
many soldiers were wounded during the Fairy War.
The sisters invited them into the temple and exposed them to the Flame of Healing.
The soldiers' wounds quickly healed.
The sisters' act had given the soldiers hope.
It may very well be that the soldiers,
upon returning home, had called it the Flame of Hope.
I see.
But what is Sandra trying to accomplish?
Right...
But...
Are there any Jumi in this town?
Jumi?
As far as I know, there are none here.
I see.
It may not be the Jumi that she's after this time.
I beg of you.
The Flame of Healing is a precious symbol to the sisters.
Please protect it from Sandra.
Understood.
I'll see to it that it's protected.
Thank you.
As a small token of our gratitude, we have some Blessed Elixir prepared for you.
Blessed Elixir?
I can't wait.
What's Blessed Elixir?
A wine that we produce in the caves of this town.
It pairs well with meat.
It's very delicious.
Wine...
Oh, right.
Would you please take me to the Flame of Healing?
Yes.
This is the Flame of Healing.
Who is that?
Rubens, the keeper of the Flame.
He watches over the Flame of Healing so that it isn't extinguished.
I'll keep a lookout to make sure Sandra doesn't intrude.
I'll join you.
You've got your own things to do, don't you?
Don't worry about it.
Thanks.
I'll go look for the Jumi, then.
Where can I start my search?
A gem shop.
Nothing but worthless rocks here, either.
Hi...
Yes?
I'd like to ask a question.
The clerk isn't in at the moment.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I thought...
I'm in the business myself.
So, what did you want to ask?
Um... About the Jumi.
Are you saying you're looking for a Jumi core?
They sell Jumi cores?
Yes.
You didn't know?
No.
They're quite precious, so you won't find them in such a small shop.
So, what do you need from the Jumi?
I'm looking for them.
My friends are looking for fellow Jumi.
I see. You are, huh?
I haven't heard anything about Jumi living in this town, though.
Is that so...?
Sorry I can't be of more use.
No, thank you.
I guess they aren't in this town.
Still, I need to look for some leads.
All right.
Thank you.
Where else haven't I been?
Blessed Elixir, was it?
I wonder where they make it.
Isn't that crazy?
He ran right into me!
And then he ran away in a huge panic.
Really?
Am I the one in the wrong?
No, not at all.
Right?
It's his fault, right?
What is it?
S-Sorry, I heard your voice, and...
Oh.
Sorry for scaring you, too, fairy.
It's okay.
Looks like you aren't the guy who came last time, either.
The guy who came last time?
Yeah.
He's a chubby beastman with long ears.
He didn't seem to see me, so I messed with him.
Like this!
Ow!
You didn't have to mess with me.
Sorry.
But you see what I mean now?
Don't do that again, okay?
What brings you here?
Oh.
I heard they make wine in the caves, but I didn't know where.
Ah.
I'll take you there, then.
Th-Thanks.
I appreciate it.
Um...
You are...
My name is Seraphina.
And you?
I'm Shiloh.
Nice to meet you.
This is it, Shiloh.
Are you running errands for someone?
Er, nah...
May we help you?
I have a question...
What is it?
Have the Jumi ever come to this town?
They haven't.
Have you seen them?
I haven't.
Not that I've seen.
I see...
You're looking for Jumi, huh?
You know of the Jumi?
Yeah.
At least, that they exist.
I guess there aren't that many of them.
Why the Jumi?
I have a friend who's a Jumi.
Tell me more about that.
Sure, okay.
Great.
But first, I'm getting a bit hungry.
I could have something to eat, too.
I haven't eaten ever since I got here.
I know of a delicious snack.
Wanna go buy some together?
I do.
Yay!
This way, then.
Okay.
Hello.
Hi, nya.
Two house special greenball buns, please.
Thanks, nya.
By special snack, you mean greenball buns?!
Do you not like greenball buns?
Actually, I've never tried them before.
Is that true, kid?!
Oh, yeah?
The greenballs in Gato are nice and firm.
And they're known for their jelly texture.
Just believe me and try one.
The buns here are special.
Time to eat.
Come on.
Try it, Shiloh.
O-Okay.
I-It's good.
Great!
The greenball buns here really are the best.
Huh? What?
You have some on you.
Here.
Th-Thanks.
I'm so full.
That was delicious.
Oh, yeah...
Why are you looking for the Jumi?
Oh...
I have friends who are Jumi.
They're looking for more of their own kind.
I thought I'd help them.
Ah.
Are the Jumi any different from us?
Yeah.
They both have pretty gems on their chests.
Gems on their chests...
Something about that?
I might have met a Jumi in this town.
Huh? Where?
The temple.
What were they like?
A man with red hair.
I saw his chest for just a moment.
There was a red gem there.
Could it be...?
Oh, no!
I have to tell Inspector Boyd.
Sorry, bye!
O-Okay.
Be careful.
Shiloh...
Is Rubens here?
Quiet.
Sorry.
He went to the rooftop.
The rooftop...
Please ask Inspector Boyd to go there, too!
Of course, we can do that.
Thank you!
Diana...
Rubens!
I met you earlier, haven't I?
Are you a Jumi?
You are, aren't you?
A girl from the town told me.
She said she saw the gem on your chest.
Please stay with me.
Jewel hunter Sandra may be after your life.
That's impossible.
And I have a request.
Would you please meet Elazul and Pearl?
They're looking for other Jumi.
Other Jumi?
Yes.
I refuse.
The two of them have never met any other Jumi.
I think they're anxious.
So please...
Would you meet with them?
We once built a city, where we all lived together.
The Jumi are each given a role depending on their abilities.
The ones with the ability to heal become Guardians.
Those who can fight well become Knights.
Guardians and Knights...
Elazul and Pearl.
But many are Guardians in name only.
There was only one Guardian who could shed tears and heal wounds.
One day, that Guardian was taken by one of her own.
And without the ability to heal their wounds, the Jumi were overcome with worry.
They became suspicious of one another,
that one of them might be hiding the Guardian.
The Jumi vanished from the Bejeweled City.
Even if the Jumi were to meet again, the same thing would just happen again.
Your friends ought to be happiest on their own, just the two of them.
No...
Help me!
My tummy hurts!
Help me!
H-Hold on...
What's the matter?
My tummy hurts all of a sudden!
Do something!
That's terrible.
May I see your tummy?
It hurts!
It's a parasitic popo bug.
Popo bug...
Yes.
It's an insect that's used to make cure-all elixirs.
Make me better...
We can't make you better.
We'll have to pull your leaves and extract the pupu.
Wouldn't that kill him?
No! No!
Don't pull my leaves!
Stop resisting.
Let him go!
He's in pain!
Stay out of this.
Rubens.
You've been looking for the elixir, haven't you?
I hear you want to save your lover who's been turned to stone.
Now, Rubens, let's extract the pupu from him.
There's no need to hesitate.
But...
Do you not want to save your lover in the magic city?
How do you know where she is?
It's you!
Now, Rubens, kill the sproutling.
Let's save the Jumi.
Stop it!
You can't, Rubens!
I...
I can't do it.
Fine, I'll do it.
Run!
It hurts! I don't like it!
Stay out of my way!
He got away, thanks to your bad judgment.
You can't even kill a sproutling for your lover's sake?
Just leave me alone.
I can't do that.
Rubens!
Don't move.
Come any closer, and I'll kill you.
Do as I say, and I won't hurt your core.
What do you want?
Shed your tears.
Well?
Can you shed tears?
I...
You can't shed tears, and you can't even save your lover.
You disappoint me.
Goodbye, ruby Knight.
A tainted jewel that's lost its luster must be punished!
Rubens!
I've taken the Flame of Hope.
Goodbye.
Rubens!
He's still alive.
Diana...
I wish I could see you one last time.
Shiloh!
What happened here?
Sandra took Rubens' core.
His core?!
He was a Jumi?
Damn it!
Rubens was the Flame of Hope!
Inspector Boyd...
Please tell me the next time Sandra sends a warning letter.
I won't let Sandra kill the Jumi.
Please don't take my leaves!
Huh?
My tummy doesn't hurt.
Yay!
I'm all better!
Yay!