The One That Connects the Future

Ah, we're finally here...

So this must be where the beastfolk live in the Future... Angal, right?

Yeah, that's right.

Wow, this is amazing! I can't believe the beastfolk really live in the East in the Future...

I can't count all the times you said you wanted to come here.

Yeah, I've wanted to visit here for so long!

Heehee... I feel at ease here.

Even with the change of time and scenery... Everyone seems to have settled down well.

It's exactly as I had imagined!

Hey, Aldo! Let's go check things out over that way!

Sure.

Take care of yourselves!

Hm?

Please be safe out there!

Are they going somewhere?

I'm not sure. It looks they're going to check something out.

I wonder if there's a monster on the loose.

Oh goodness, that'd terrible! Let's ask them what's going on.

Hey, you over there!

Huh? Who, me?

Yeah! We were wondering about the men who were just here...

Is something going on? If so, then we'd like to help in any way we can...

N-No, it's quite all right! They're part of Angal's defense force. They're just heading out for their regular patrol.

A defense force?

That's right. The Myurea Defense Force was established to protect the people of Angal.

Well, that's a relief! They looked like they're really strong!

Yes, they're quite strong! Those dashing young men are the heroes of Angal!

Their name comes from a warrior maiden who lived on the old continent.

It's said that she had hair of gold, and was as beautiful as she was powerful.

She defended the weak with her unwavering kindness!

Phew... Sorry about that. I got a little excited for a moment.

They're the heroes of Angal? Wow, that's amazing! Also, Myurea sounds like she was a wonderful person!

You can say that again! They are a wonderful group of men... I've looked up to Myurea ever since I was a little girl.

I'm so embarrassed for getting worked up like that.

I apologize, but I need to prepare for their return, so if you'll excuse me.

I must do my utmost to support our heroes!

Wow, the Myurea Force sure is popular among the people.

Heehee... I can't believe that there's a defense force in Angal as well!

Even their name sounds nice!

Wait, do you know of other defense forces?

Oh, have I caught your attention?

Now now, I suppose I can be nice and let you in on a little secret! Let's go back to Konium!

What? We're going back?!

Aren't you interested in knowing more?

Today is a very special day. There couldn't be a better day to take you there!

Come on, let's get going!

O-Okay then! Let's go!

Hey, Myrus? When you say defense force, are you talking about Konium's...

Hehehe, I'll tell you everything after we get to Konium!

All right, this is the place. Now, where are they?

Aha! There!

Huh?

Hey, everyone!

Myrus!

You're late, Myrus!

Yeah! We've been standing around waiting for you.

I know, I'm sorry. I was busy in the Fut...

In a far away place, so it took a long time to get here!

A far away place? Did you leave the island again?

Y-Yep! Something like that!

I wish I could leave the islands, too. Can you tell us about...

Wait, no, now's not the time for that.

We all love to listen to Myrus' stories, but we'll have to save that for another time.

Today's a very special day for us.

Hehe, yeah! It's super special!

I'll tell you all about my adventures later!

Hey, Myrus...

Hm? Is something wrong?

Well, it's just...

I thought that we were coming here to see some sort of defense force. Was I wrong?

Hehe, getting a little impatient, aren't we? Just watch and you'll see!

Come on, Myrus! We can't wait forever!

All right, how about I get us started then?

Huh? Get what started?

All right, here we go...

D-Did you all suddenly change clothes?

Hehehe, everyone makes that face when they first see it.

Wasn't it amazing? That is the Amyure Force's signature power known as...

Hyperspeed Insta-clothes Change!

I mean, I guess it was fast, but...

Wait, what's the Amyure Force?

You still aren't getting it?!

The defense force that you were so interested in is...

Us! The Amyure Force!

Our group's name comes from...

The love we have for our one and only, Myrus!

Are you kidding me?!

Hm? I was sure you'd clap or something.

Wait, Aldo, are you still hung up on our group's name?

I thought it was a bit embarrassing at first, too. I thought about changing it, but...

Stop right there! There can only be one name in the world for us!

How can I say no to a face like that?

Umm... Maybe I understand?

I guess the name kind of caught me off guard there for a moment.

But to be honest, this was not what I imagined the defense force would be...

Oh, I get it...

You didn't expect us to have such fantastic uniforms!

Huh?!

Wait... That's a uniform?!

Of course!

I designed it to accentuate all of Myrus' most ladylike features... Then I carefully stitched and sewed each thread all by myself!

Her uniform's one of a kind!

What do you think? Doesn't it look great on me?

Just look at those legs, and her sweet smile!

Just seeing you wearing it makes me so happy!

I guess I see what you mean...

Our uniforms are based on the same design!

Teehee... And the sigil that we chose for our uniforms is...

A bunny!

We all proudly wear Myrus' bunny while we protect the village!

Oh, I'm so happy right now!

Teehee, you're embarrassing me♪

I've got to admit, I'm impressed.

You're a bona fide superhero. I was a bit shocked to see the members of the group were children, but...

Hey punk, if you think you can look down on us just because we're kids, you're in for a world of hurt!

I wonder if you'll still feel that way after we show you what we can do!

What? Where did you all come from? What the heck is going on?!

Wait, there are even more now?!

I bet a grown-up like you can't do this!

Look what I can do!

How'd you come around from behind me?!

You're way faster than when we played tag!

I just ran around the whole village!

I was going easy on you back then!

What?! I just blinked and...

Wait, you were going easy on me?!

You all may be pint-sized, but no one should underestimate you!

So, did we convince you?

Yeah! You're all far more powerful than I could've imagined.

You bet we are! If you want to wear our sigil and represent the Amyure Force...

You have to prove you're strong enough.

Our uniforms are the coolest around, stitched with white gold♪

And if you're looking around for the leader of our group...

Then look no further. I'm the leader of the Amyure Force!

Wait, you're not the leader, Myrus?

Nope, they're the ones who founded the Amyure Force.

So, they uhh... Were playing pretend?

They're still playing pretend!

But one day they'll grow big and strong and protect the village.

I watch over them from behind the scenes. All they need is a little push once in a while.

I see. So you watch over them a little and guide them towards their goals.

That sounds about right♪

Well, at first, someone else was the leader.

Oh, is that right?

Yep! But he seemed more like a super villain than a superhero, so he's not the leader anymore.

What do you mean he seemed like a super villain?

He had a lot of enthusiasm for sure, but he's was starting to cramp our style.

It's too bad, because we even made these cool buttons with a beetle on them and everything.

Yeah, just look at that craftsmanship! Don't they look really cool?

A beetle, huh?

Wait a second, he seemed evil and his emblem was a beetle?

Hehehe!

Yeah... Mister Vares can really be a handful!

I knew it'd be him!

I mean, I guess his ultra-secret beetle-demon form does come in handy when we play tag, but...

He really needed to stay out of our business!

I think that Mister Vares should stick to what he's good at... Playing tag!

That's why he's now our designated tagger. That way we can play and train at the same time.

Poor Vares...

Now, are we just gonna stand here talking, or are we gonna get to work?

Yeah! We can talk later!

It's nearly time!

Wait, is something else going to happen?

Aldo! Have you not been listening at all?

This is a very important day for the Amyure Force!

Today, a junior member has their initiation test in order to join our ranks!

There's an initiation test?!

You guys are really serious about all this.

One can't become a member of the Amyure Force unless they're committed 110%.

The test is in Gabaraki. Do you want to come too, Aldo?

Sure, I'll tag along!

I want to learn a little more about the Amyure Force!

All right! Let's get going!

We'll meet with the junior member when we get there.

Is this the place for the test? No one's here.

Maybe he got lost. He's always running late.

Ugh, fine, I guess we'll have to go find him.

A monster?! Why now of all times?!

Get back, everyone! I'll hold it off! Myrus, keep the kids safe!

Oh no! R-Run!

Abbe!

Huh?

You big jerk! What are you doing to my friend?!

Friend? Are you talking about this abbetos?!

I'm sorry, I should've explained earlier.

This is who is taking the test today!

Ummm...

What?!

Me... No bad abbetos.

I'm sorry, I thought you were a monster, and...

It's okay, it's no wonder that you are surprised!

You can't judge a book by its cover!

It okay. Me no mind.

Ugh... You saying that makes me feel worse.

But everything's going to be good from now! Because you can wear our uniform too, Abbe!

Mix-ups like this are a thing of the past!

Wait, Myrus! Abbe still isn't a member!

That's right. He still has to take the test.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot!

So, what exactly is this test?

As a member of our defense force, you'll be charged with protecting the village and doing dangerous tasks.

If you can't handle that, then you're just gonna get yourself hurt.

In this test, you'll have to prove that you have what it takes...

By defeating the brutal monster that lives just over this bridge!

Give it your best, Abbe! I can't wait to see you in our uniform!

Me do it. Me become member!

Go on Abbe, I'm rooting for you!

It's just over the bridge. Let's go!

There it is!

That's Abbe's opponent in this test!

He's supposed to fight that thing?! It looks really dangerous!

Don't worry. It'll be no match for Abbe.

Me strong. Me win, one punch.

Give it heck, Abbe!

W-Wow! He really took it down in one hit!

Not bad, right? And remember, he's just a junior member. Now do you get how strong we are?

Nice work, Abbe! You are now an official member of...

Woh!

What was that?!

Are you okay?

Just some bumps and bruises.

You didn't even cry! I'm so proud of you!

D-Don't treat me like a baby!

What's up with the ground here? Some of the earth gave way and I tripped.

Hmm...

There's some sort of jagged rock here.

That's pretty dangerous!

It is our responsibility to rid Gabaraki of any dangers as well!

Okay, Abbe! Can you dig up this rock and put it on the side of the path?

Okay. Leave to me!

This doesn't look like just any rock, does it?

Is it a...statue?

Oh wow, maybe it's treasure!

We need to bring this back to Konium!

W-W-Wait a second! This is... This is Magic Armor, isn't it?!

Huh? Magic Armor?

But wait, I don't feel any of the resentment or hatred coming from it... It's not even cold...

Maybe it's something different all together? It gives me the creeps.

A-Are you sure you want to take this back to the village? I don't know if that's such a good idea.

What, are you chicken? You're a pretty big wimp for a grown-up. I'm not scared at all!

I agree with Aldo. Maybe you should think twice about this.

It'll be fine! If anything happens, I'll keep you all safe!

All right, Abbe, help us take this back to the village!

Okee dokee.

W-Wait!

What's going on?!

That's not just any statue.

Get away from that! Right now!

Huh?

Wah!

A-Abbe! What are you–

Me...protect...everyone! That...me...job...

N-No...

A-Abbe!

Abbe was our friend! How could you do this to him?!

I won't let you get away with this!

Myrus... Y-You changed!

Urgh!

Eeeeekk!

Ugh... Huh?!

This is bad... Myrus! Stop it or else the kids will...

M-My body feels...heavy. I...I can't breathe.

Wh-What's happening? It...hurts... I'm scared!

Haah... Haah... Agh... Everyone's...

B-But...I can't...control myself... This rage is...

Ahhh! What should I do?!

Myrus! Don't give in to the rage! You're supposed to protect the children!

You can't do this to your friends!

Guh... M-Myrus...

Myrus!

Don't give in, Myrus!

We don't want to see you suffer like this!

It's charging for another attack!

Ahhh!

I-I'm so scared...

Ahh! What... What am I doing?

Get ahold of yourself, Myrus! The children... Aldo... the Amyure Force! I need to protect them all!

Grahhhhhh!

Whoa, what's that?!

Myrus... You look beautiful!

Myrus, what was that?!

I-I'm not sure. I didn't know I could do that! I should be fine now, though! I'll keep you all safe now!

Myrus, let me help! We can destroy that thing together!

Thank you, Aldo!

Now as for you, I'll make sure you don't hurt anyone ever again!

It looks like we managed to stop it.

Phew...

Is everyone okay?

We're all fine, thanks to you, Myrus.

Are you okay, Myrus?

Yeah, I'm fine now. I'm sorry for worrying you like that.

Phew!

But... What about Abbe...

It's all my fault...

It's all because I wanted to bring that thing back to our village...

If you're blaming yourself, then what about me?

I was the one who said we should have the test here...

I brought Abbe's uniform and everything... I was sure that he'd be one of us...

I can't believe this happened...

*cries loudly*

I'm so sorry, Abbe... I'm sorry, everyone.

I couldn't do anything to help...

Myrus...

Wake up, Abbe!

Come on, you have to help us protect Konium!

......

Of...course...

Me...protect Konium... With you...

A-Abbe?!

Huh? H-How?!

Abbetos strong. Me no die. Just hit head, so me took nap.

You just hit your head and got knocked out?!

I-I'm so glad you're okay, Abbe!

I'm still really really sorry. It's all our fault you got hurt!

Me no mad. You leader, me member. Me protect you.

I'm so relieved!

I'm... I'm so happy everyone's okay!

Everyone's safe thanks to you, Myrus.

But I still want to know... What was that attack you used then?

And it's not just the attack. You also looked different.

What do you mean I looked different?

Uh...

Your hair changed color. It was so pretty! You looked like some kind of goddess!

Even your eyes changed color! It was super cool!

Teehee! Really?

Hmm... I'm not really sure why that happened, but...

I thought about how much I wanted to protect everyone, and the next thing I knew... I had changed.

You gained a new power just from your thoughts?

Wow, you're so amazing, Myrus!

Teehee♪

Would you expect anything less from me?

You know, I guess I wouldn't!

All right, how about we start heading back to the village?

Yeah. Once we get back, we still have to do "that"!

What's "that"? Is there still something we haven't done?

Uh, duh! Abbe passed the test!

Me become member! Me happy!

This is so great! Let's head back to Konium!

You, Abbe, have demonstrated not only incredible wisdom, but also the strength required of a beastfolk defender.

To recognize this, you will now be accepted as a true member of the Amyure Force.

Yay, Abbe! Congratulations!

If want to know anything else, just ask away.

Now, Abbe, it is time to accept your uniform!

Put it on! Put it on!

Me put on!

Oh wow, you look really cool!

You are now a full member of the Amyure Force!

Me member! Yippee!

I'm so happy that the uniform fits you!

You can see the group's name perfectly!

It looks really nice on you!

Me member... Cool! Myu...re...a...

Wait a second, you can read too?! I was surprised enough that you could speak our language!

Me abbetos. Of course me read.

That's incredible!

But wait, did you say Myurea?

Our name is the Amyure Force, Abbe!

Aamyuuree Force!

How could you misread it after hearing us say it so many times?

Me read, not misread. Look, Myurea. Everyone have same letters.

Oh, I get it now. It looks like he's mixing the letters around.

Now that you mention it, the sigil design does make it a little hard to read.

Wait, I feel like I've heard that name before...

Oh!

What's up, Aldo?

Myrus, I think I just realized something really interesting!

Huh?! What are you talking about?

If you read the group's name like this...

Myurea...

Wait, Myurea?

Oh!

Isn't Myurea the name of Angal's defense force?!

Maybe, just maybe...

The Amyure Force is still around far into the future, and made its way to Angal!

For that to happen...

Somebody else out there must have misread the group's name, just like Abbe!

One way or another, the group's name changed down the line.

Wow! I'm so happy to hear that our legacy continues!

But wait, didn't the group in Angal get their name from...

What are you two talking about?

Oh, nothing! Nothing at all!

We were just talking about, uhh...

How cool it would be if the Amyure Force was still around far into the future.

Far into the future, huh?

Of course we will! We'll grow big and strong and become heroes to the beastfolk!

I'm sure you'll become a force to be reckoned with. You'll be remembered for centuries to come!

And to do that...

We need to go keep watch over the village!

I agree 1,000%!

This'll be Abbe's first assignment.

Okay everyone, form up!

Myrus and Myrus' apprentice, you two need to line up too!

Y-You want me to line up too?! And what's this about me being her apprentice?!

No worry. Me keep apprentice safe.

Th-Thanks... I'm sure I can hold you to that.

Heehee, I'll keep you safe too, Aldo!

I'll keep Abbe, and Aldo... No, I'll keep everyone safe!

Ahaha, if that's the case, then I'm sure we'll all be fine, no matter what dangers we might cross.

You can all count on me!